July 3rd - 5th | Riverview Park in Independence, OR Music, activities including a duck derby race on the river, food, and more. July 4th Fireworks begin at 10pm. https://www.ci.independence.or.us/independence-days-celebration-2025
July 4th | Corvallis, OR Music, food, vendors, and more! https://rwbcorvallis.com/
Free Monthly Cooking Classes for Columbia County DD Community Provided by Columbia Pacific Food Bank and ISN Cooking Instructor: Corey Englehardt When: Second Tuesday of each month 5-6 pm Where: 1421 Columbia Blvd, St. Helens This month we will learn how to cook Porcupine Meatballs! Check out the full flyer here! What you will learn: How to follow recipes Food safety How to use cooking utensils How to use cooking equipment How to store food properly Cultural cuisine Contact ISN PA Pepsi at placamp@goisn.org or call 503-983-0424 to RSVP!
Friday, July 11 | Northgate Park: 4575 Fairhaven Ave Ne Salem OR 97301 A community resource event full of tables, activities and food! Each event is from 4pm - 7:30pm and locations vary each week.
A weekend filled with competition, camaraderie, celebration, and sportsmanship. The Summer State Games are the state championships for athletics (track & field), bocce, golf, and softball for Special Olympics athletes in Oregon. This is a great chance to cheer on your fellow athletes and watch some amazing games! All athletes and Unified partners train in their hometowns for a minimum of eight weeks and qualify to compete at the Summer State Games through regional-level competitions held around the state. This will take place in Corvallis Oregon, at OSU and surrounding venues. Delegates are housed in the campus dorms at Oregon State University. Special events will include Olympic Town festival areas, health screenings, Law Enforcement Torch Run Final Leg, the parade of athletes + opening ceremonies, a victory dance, and a Saturday night delegates dinner. More specific details and daily schedules will be shared as the event nears. Check out the event website to stay up to date. This event takes hundreds of volunteers to make it run smoothly! Sign up to help here to volunteer. No experience necessary.
July 12th & 13th from 10am - 5pm | Chehalem Cultural Center, Newberg, OR https://www.chehalemculturalcenter.org/lavender
You're invited to join Beach Buddies and the Arc of Lincoln County for a free lunch and learn! They will be learning about local sea birds, local plants at the Yaquina Head Lighthouse, seals, whales, and so much more. This event is open to adults of all abilities, aged 18 and older. Please RSVP at this link.
SPARC is a self-advocacy group based in St. Helens. This month, they will bring in a local fitness expert with an engaging, interactives session designed to get you moving and grooving, no matter where you are on your fitness path. The fitness expert will demonstrate a variety of exercises that you can do anywhere, at home or in the gym, with options for every fitness level. Register here! They'll also dive into: Setting achievable goals that actually stick. The magic of consistency and how to make it your superpower. Cultivating a positive mindset that makes fitness fun, not a chore. The crucial role of nutrition in fueling your fitness success. Pro tips for staying motivated and kicking those common obstacles to the curb!
Join Sammy’s Place for the NEW Coastal Self-Advocacy zoom meeting! This is a great opportunity to connect with others and get involved in advocacy in your area. This meeting is every 3rd Tuesday from 4:30-5:30 pm. Please register by completing the Google Form linked here. This meeting is for individuals and families with IDD.
POSTPONED: Due to the extreme heat advisory and expected temperatures, this event has been postponed until the following week, Wednesday, July 23rd. All other event details remain the same. Join us for Benton County's Friendship Connections event! This is our annual Strawberry Social event, partnering with a number of other agencies including RCO, Benton CDDP, PCL, and SPARC. There will be food, games, arts and crafts, and opportunities for building connections and friendships! Please RSVP to your PA to help us have an accurate estimate for food. Wednesday, July 16th 1:00pm-3:00pm Avery Park Lions Shelter
Dance Now is a free dance hosted each month in Clatsop County on the third Thursday. It is open to all people with disabilities who are high school age and older. This month's theme will be Hawaii.