BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Autism Society of Oregon - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://autismsocietyoregon.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Autism Society of Oregon REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240811T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240811T123000 DTSTAMP:20240531T194031Z CREATED:20240531T193609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T194031Z UID:10017098-1723372200-1723379400@autismsocietyoregon.org SUMMARY:Sensory Friendly Swim (SE Portland) DESCRIPTION:Presented by The Autism Society of Oregon \nSensory Friendly Swim \nCome and enjoy a sensory friendly swim each month\, rotating around the Portland Metro area. \n\n– No Music \n– Lifeguards using whistles only if completely necessary \n– No diving boards in use \n– Limited number of people \n\n  \nFree\, must register to attend \nSpace is limited and registration is required. \nCreston Pool\, August 11 – 10:30am – 12:30pm \n4454 SE Powell Blvd\, Portland\, OR 97206 \nTo register\, scan the QR code in the flyer or click the LINK HERE \nQuestions? Email Events@AutismSocietyOregon.org or call 503-636-1676 URL:https://autismsocietyoregon.org/event/sensory-friendly-swim-se-portland-2/ LOCATION:Creston Pool\, 4454 SE Powell Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97206\, United States CATEGORIES:ASO Sponsored Event ORGANIZER;CN="Autism Society of Oregon":MAILTO:events@AutismSocietyOregon.org GEO:45.4967039;-122.6163882 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Creston Pool 4454 SE Powell Blvd Portland OR 97206 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4454 SE Powell Blvd:geo:-122.6163882,45.4967039 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240811T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240811T143000 DTSTAMP:20240531T165521Z CREATED:20240531T163520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T165521Z UID:10017092-1723381200-1723386600@autismsocietyoregon.org SUMMARY:Tryon Creek Nature Walk (SW Portland) DESCRIPTION:Presented by The Autism Society of Oregon \n  \nWho: These walks are meant to be a safe space for Autistic individuals\, their families\, friends\, and supporters to be together to enjoy and experience nature without any agenda or judgment. This event is for Autistic adults only. We will have family dates available in the future. \nWhat: Come and enjoy a beautiful\, guided nature walk at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. The guided walks will be led by an Oregon Master Naturalist\, Certified Interpretive Guide and former ASO Board member. \nWhen: Sunday\, August 11 from 1:00 to 2:30 (Adult walk – ages 18+) \nWhere: Tryon Creek State Natural Area: 11321 Southwest Terwilliger Boulevard Portland\, OR 97219 \nParking can be limited. Consider arriving early to allow time to park and join the group. \nWe are capping each guided walk at 20 people. Registration is FREE but advance registration is required. \nRegister at LINK HERE \nIf you need help getting there\, or for additional questions\, please contact Lori Ball at LoriB@AutismSocietyOregon.org or call 503-636-1676 during business hours (9 am – 6 pm) URL:https://autismsocietyoregon.org/event/tryon-creek-nature-walk-sw-portland-7/ LOCATION:Tryon Creek State Natural Area\, 11321 Southwest Terwilliger Boulevard\, Portland\, OR\, 97209\, United States CATEGORIES:ASO Sponsored Event ORGANIZER;CN="Autism Society of Oregon":MAILTO:events@AutismSocietyOregon.org GEO:45.441516;-122.6752745 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Tryon Creek State Natural Area 11321 Southwest Terwilliger Boulevard Portland OR 97209 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=11321 Southwest Terwilliger Boulevard:geo:-122.6752745,45.441516 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240811T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240811T160000 DTSTAMP:20240708T194943Z CREATED:20240708T194324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T194943Z UID:10015764-1723384800-1723392000@autismsocietyoregon.org SUMMARY:Autism Society of Oregon Cosplay Group (Portland) DESCRIPTION:Who: For Cosplay enthusiasts of all ages\, beginners or experienced cosplayers welcome. \nWhat: A free in-person & online cosplay group for making new friends\, designing and creating costumes together. \nWhen: Every 2nd Sunday of the month\, from 2-4 PM \nWhere: 830 NE 47th Ave\, Portland\, OR 97213 \nTo register for the event\, contact us at 503-636-1676 or events@AutismSocietyOregon.org \n \nAdditional meetings take place on the 3rd Friday of each month\, from 5:00 – 8:00pm at Artful Autism in Beaverton. An Autistic run social group with light structure. Everyone is allowed to socialize as they wish. Supplies and snacks are provided – nothing is required to bring. Come to discuss pop culture and/or design costumes together. Contact ASO by email to register: Events@AutismSocietyOregon.org. URL:https://autismsocietyoregon.org/event/autism-society-of-oregon-cosplay-group-hybrid-2023-05-14-2-2-2/2024-08-11/ LOCATION:830 NE 47th Ave\, Portland\, OR 97213\, 830 NE 47th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97213\, United States CATEGORIES:ASO Sponsored Event ORGANIZER;CN="Autism Society of Oregon":MAILTO:events@AutismSocietyOregon.org GEO:45.5290415;-122.6137638 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=830 NE 47th Ave Portland OR 97213 830 NE 47th Ave Portland OR 97213 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=830 NE 47th Ave:geo:-122.6137638,45.5290415 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240811T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240811T190000 DTSTAMP:20240829T163849Z CREATED:20240411T174124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T163849Z UID:10016219-1723397400-1723402800@autismsocietyoregon.org SUMMARY:Women & Non-Binary Friendship Group #2 (online only) DESCRIPTION:Women & Non-Binary Friendship Group #2. Meets online only every other Sunday\, from 5:30pm – 7:00pm\, starting Sunday\, March 24\, 2024. \nFor female-identifying and non-binary Autistic people\, ages 18 and up\, looking for an accepting environment in which to hangout with other female-identifying or non-binary Autistic adults. \nCome chat\, relax\, or just chill. Participate in great discussions and/or activities (or not) of your choosing! \nThis group is facilitated by Erika Kraft\, an Autistic adult who identifies as nonbinary. \nTo register for the online only group\, call 503-636-1676 or email LoriB@AutismSocietyOregon.org. \nThese support groups are intended to create a safe environment for Autistic adults\, whether formally diagnosed or not. If you do not identify as Autistic\, kindly do not join this group. URL:https://autismsocietyoregon.org/event/women-non-binary-friendship-group-2-online-only-2/2024-08-11/ CATEGORIES:ASO Sponsored Event ORGANIZER;CN="Autism Society of Oregon":MAILTO:events@AutismSocietyOregon.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240812T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240812T190000 DTSTAMP:20240920T184514Z CREATED:20240516T194633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T184514Z UID:10017112-1723483800-1723489200@autismsocietyoregon.org SUMMARY:Hybrid Support Group for Autistic Adults (SW Portland & online) DESCRIPTION:HYBRID – A Support Group for Autistic adults 18-30 who are seeking community. \nMeetings are held every other week on Monday\, alternating between Zoom & hybrid. \nMeets from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. When in-person we met in SW Portland. \nFacilitated by Sadie\, an Autistic person. \nClick here to REGISTER. \nFor more information contact Lori Ball at LoriB@autismsocietyoregon.org or 503-636-1676. \nAutistic support group flyer-1 (1)\nThese support groups are intended to create a safe environment for Autistic adults\, whether formally diagnosed or not. If you do not identify as Autistic\, kindly do not join this group. \n  URL:https://autismsocietyoregon.org/event/hybrid-support-group-for-autistic-adults-sw-portland-online/2024-08-12/ CATEGORIES:ASO Sponsored Event ORGANIZER;CN="Autism Society of Oregon":MAILTO:events@AutismSocietyOregon.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240812T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240812T184500 DTSTAMP:20250429T192923Z CREATED:20240304T200929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T192923Z UID:10014281-1723485600-1723488300@autismsocietyoregon.org SUMMARY:Friendship Group for Autistic Kids (suggested ages: 7 – 13) DESCRIPTION:Friendship Group for Autistic Kids (suggested ages: 7 – 13): \nMeets Every Monday\, from 6:00pm – 6:45pm. A place to meet\, get to know each other\, be silly\, explore common interests\, and make friends. \nOn alternating Monday meetings\, the group plays Minecraft. This group is meeting on-line\, with occasional in person meetups. To register and get a Zoom link\, please go to LINK \nQuestions? Email Events@AutismSocietyOregon.org or call 503-636-1676 \n \n  URL:https://autismsocietyoregon.org/event/aso-friendship-group-online-2-3/2024-08-12/ CATEGORIES:ASO Sponsored Event ORGANIZER;CN="Autism Society of Oregon":MAILTO:events@AutismSocietyOregon.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240813T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240813T190000 DTSTAMP:20240829T163816Z CREATED:20240516T193512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T163816Z UID:10016492-1723570200-1723575600@autismsocietyoregon.org SUMMARY:Support and Discussion Group for Autistic Adults - Tuesday Edition\, age 18+ (Online) DESCRIPTION:(Online) Support and Discussion Group for Autistic Adults – Tuesday Edition\, age 18 + \nMeets online every Tuesday\, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. \nDue to the popularity of the Thursday night group\, we’ve opened this version that meets as a separate group on Tuesday evenings. \nThe purpose of this group is to cultivate a safe\, affirming space to process and discuss what it’s like to be autistic in the world. \nFacilitated by Rae (he/him)\, an Autistic person. This group is a stand alone peer support group. \nClick here to REGISTER.  \nFor more information contact Lori Ball at LoriB@autismsocietyoregon.org or 503-636-1676. \nThese support groups are intended to create a safe environment for Autistic adults\, whether formally diagnosed or not. If you do not identify as Autistic\, kindly do not join this group. URL:https://autismsocietyoregon.org/event/support-and-discussion-group-for-autistic-adults-online/2024-08-13/ CATEGORIES:ASO Sponsored Event ORGANIZER;CN="Autism Society of Oregon":MAILTO:events@AutismSocietyOregon.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240814T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240814T190000 DTSTAMP:20240829T163823Z CREATED:20240518T032417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T163823Z UID:10016835-1723656600-1723662000@autismsocietyoregon.org SUMMARY:Online Intersectional Identity Group DESCRIPTION:(Online) Intersectional Identity Group – Support and Discussion Group for Autistic Adults with Intersectional Identities\, age 18+  \nMeets online every Wednesday\, from 5:30 to 7:00pm. \nThe purpose of this group is to cultivate a safe space to process and discuss what it’s like to have an intersectional autistic identity in the world (e.g.\, autistic people who are also: people of color\, queer\, gender queer\, assigned female at birth\, etc). \nPlease note\, this is not to assume that we will all understand each other’s experience\, but that we do understand having an intersectional identity comes with extra complexities. \nThis is a peer support group facilitated by an Autistic Trans and Queer person. \nClick here for Zoom LINK. \nFor more information contact Lori Ball at LoriB@autismsocietyoregon.org or 503-636-1676. \nThese support groups are intended to create a safe environment for Autistic adults\, whether formally diagnosed or not. If you do not identify as Autistic\, kindly do not join this group. URL:https://autismsocietyoregon.org/event/online-intersectional-identity-group/2024-08-14/ LOCATION:Zoom\, OR\, United States CATEGORIES:ASO Sponsored Event,Support Group GEO:43.8041334;-120.5542012 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240816T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240816T200000 DTSTAMP:20240708T195351Z CREATED:20240618T194744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T195351Z UID:10017630-1723827600-1723838400@autismsocietyoregon.org SUMMARY:Autism Society of Oregon Cosplay Group (Beaverton) DESCRIPTION:Who: For Cosplay enthusiasts of all ages\, beginners or experienced cosplayers welcome. \nWhat: A free in-person & online cosplay group for making new friends\, designing and creating costumes together. \nWhen: Every 3rd Friday of the month\, from 5-8 PM \nWhere: 6700 SW 105th Ave #307\, Beaverton OR 97008 (Artful Autism). \nTo register for the event\, contact us at 503-636-1676 or events@AutismSocietyOregon.org \n \nAdditional meetings take place on the 2nd Sunday of each month\, from 2:00 – 4:00pm at ASO’s office in Portland. An Autistic run social group with light structure. Everyone is allowed to socialize as they wish. Supplies and snacks are provided – nothing is required to bring. Come to discuss pop culture and/or design costumes together. Contact ASO by email to register: Events@AutismSocietyOregon.org. URL:https://autismsocietyoregon.org/event/autism-society-of-oregon-cosplay-group-beaverton/2024-08-16/ LOCATION:Artful Autism\, 6700 SW 105th Ave. Suite 307\, Beaverton\, OR\, 97008\, United States CATEGORIES:ASO Sponsored Event ORGANIZER;CN="Autism Society of Oregon":MAILTO:events@AutismSocietyOregon.org GEO:45.4720092;-122.7849242 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Artful Autism 6700 SW 105th Ave. Suite 307 Beaverton OR 97008 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6700 SW 105th Ave. Suite 307:geo:-122.7849242,45.4720092 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240817T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240817T113000 DTSTAMP:20240429T180853Z CREATED:20240423T160703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T180853Z UID:10016271-1723888800-1723894200@autismsocietyoregon.org SUMMARY:ASO/Synergy Autism Support Group Meeting for Parents (Online) DESCRIPTION:Notice!! This group will be on a temporary hiatus for June\, July & August. It will resume in September at the usual time. \nFREE Our on-line group is for parents of children (birth-adult) on the autism spectrum living in Oregon. Meets 3rd Saturday each month\, from 10:00 – 11:30am.  Cozy up with a morning beverage and join us by computer! \nFacilitated by Barbara Avila\, MS\, of Synergy Autism Center. \nOpen to parents of children on spectrum of any age (birth – adulthood).\nStatewide – If you have access to Zoom\, you can access this group. \nThe group will look at a different topic each month\, including: self-care; safety considerations; understanding your child’s processing; social engagement; and challenging your child in supportive ways. \nTo register and get the Zoom link\, please go to LINK. URL:https://autismsocietyoregon.org/event/on-line-group-parents-of-children-on-the-autism-spectrum-statewide-2-2-2/2024-08-17/ CATEGORIES:ASO Sponsored Event,Support Group ORGANIZER;CN="ASO Office":MAILTO:events@AutismSocietyOregon.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240817T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240817T140000 DTSTAMP:20240508T165608Z CREATED:20240109T183116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T165608Z UID:10015660-1723899600-1723903200@autismsocietyoregon.org SUMMARY:Teen & Young Adult Group (online) DESCRIPTION:Presented by The Autism Society of Oregon \nThe program is geared for those young Autistic adults that need a parent\, a guardian or caregiver to meet with\nsuccess\, and some of the activities may require participation from the accompanying adult. \nAge- late teens/early to mid twenties. \nThis group meets on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 1-2 PM online. \nRegister for the Zoom LINK HERE \nActivities include: \ndrawing with a tutorial\ncasual club to share interest\nwatching short YouTube videos\nopen to new ideas\nThe young autistic adult group is led by Danitza Galvan who has a Master’s Degree in Early Intervention/Special Education and who is the parent of a young Autistic adult. \nFor questions or more info\, call us at 503-636-1676 or email LoriB@AutismSocietyOregon.org URL:https://autismsocietyoregon.org/event/teen-young-adult-group-online/2024-08-17/ CATEGORIES:ASO Sponsored Event ORGANIZER;CN="Autism Society of Oregon":MAILTO:events@AutismSocietyOregon.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR