Event Calendar
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Community Events
Educational Forums
Tuesday, April 4th - Adaptive Athletes
Join us for an Educational Forum on Adaptive Athletes and their sports. Learn about available accessible sports programs throughout Oregon and the broader Pacific Northwest. Options for every comfort level, from leisure to extreme sports.
Date – Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Time – 6pm – 8pm
Location – Zoom
Register Today! https://bit.ly/3n33OEM
Once you register you’ll receive reminders as the event date approaches.
Recreational Events
Sunday, March 19th - Wheelchair Hiking; Portland Roadster Show
What to Expect:
For 67 years the Portland Roadster Show has presented the vision and passion of the automobile. The artistic efforts of skilled craftsmen and hobbyists will be featured through the spectacular cars, trucks and motorcycles on display. Each is painstakingly selected from hundreds of applications from around the Pacific Northwest. You’ll also see the talent and vision of the future with our “High School Challenge” and the “automotive art” from world class professional builders.
Learn more – www.PortlandRoasterShow.com and https://www.expocenter.org/
Food Options: Concessions and Carts will be available.
Group Leader: Franklin
Meeting Place: Front Lobby
Distance: Halls C, D & E
Surface Type: Flat smooth floor
Public Transportation: TriMet
Max Train – Yellow Line; A short 30 minute ride from downtown Portland, the MAX Yellow Line directly serves the Portland Expo Center. Upon arrival, you’ll cross the Expo parking lots west under a covered walkway.
Buses – 11, 6
TriMet Lift
Driving directions:
From Interstate 5 north and south
Traveling from both north or south on Interstate 5, follow either route:
- Take exit 306B and follow the signs to the Portland Expo Center.
- Take Exit 307, stay left at the fork and turn left (off I5 South) or right (off I5 North) onto N. Marine Drive. Follow signs to the Portland Expo Center, located on the west side of the freeway.
From Portland International Airport
When leaving the airport, turn left on N.E. 122nd Avenue. Turn left (west) onto N.E. Marine Drive and continue past (over) Interstate 5. The Expo Center will be to the left.
Parking: $12 per space, per entry. Many wheelchair parking and van access spots
RSVP – https://fb.me/e/4C9m1wd1E
Join our Wheelchair Hiking Facebook group to see more details and get updates!
Date – Sunday, March 19, 2023
Time – 12 pm – 5 pm
Monday, March 20th - Wheelchair Hiking; Washington Square
It’ll be warm in the mall!
What to Expect:
Located in the heart of Washington County, Washington Square is the Pacific Northwest’s premier shopping center with a diverse selection of over 170 premier apparel and popular digitally native brands including Nordstrom, Apple, Peloton, lululemon, Blue Nile, Pandora, Pottery Barn, plus delicious dining options like Din Tai Fung, The Cheesecake Factory, Red Robin, Nordstrom Marketplace Cafe, and Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill.
Group Leader: Franklin
Meeting Place: north side of JCPenney across from the TriMet Transit Center
Distance: As many stores and as many laps you want to do!
Surface Type: Flat smooth floor
Public Transportation:
Trimet Lift,
43 – Taylors Ferry Road
45 – Garden Home
56 – Scholls Ferry Road
62 – Murray Blvd.
76 – Beaverton/Tualatin
78 – Beaverton/Lake Oswego
Parking: Many wheelchair parking and van access spots
RSVP – https://fb.me/e/oxgUAav6f
Join our Wheelchair Hiking Facebook group to see more details and get updates!
Date – Monday, March 20, 2023
Time – 12 pm – 3 pm
Monday, March 27th - Wheelchair Hiking; Pioneer Place
What to Expect:
Pioneer Place is an upscale mall, urban in downtown. There are four blocks of retail, dining, parking, and an office tower. The mall itself is spread out between four buildings, interconnected by skywalks or underground sections. The footprint of the entire complex consists of four full city blocks, bisected by SW Yamhill and Fourth, bounded north-south by SW Morrison and Taylor Streets and east-west by SW Third and Fifth Avenues.
Stores include Apple, Aveda, Bridge City Bakerya, Eddie Bauer, Eyebrow Plus, Forever21, Fuego, Gallery Go Go, Go!, Gucci, H&M, Innovative Foto, J.Crew, Keen, Kung Fu Tea, Louis Vuitton, Made In Oregon, N’kossi Boutique, Pdx Pop Up Shops, Punch Bowl Social, Raising Cane’s Chicken, Regal Rose Petals Massage, Saint Laurent, Scotch& Soda, Sunglass Hut, Tah, Tiffany & Co., Torrid, Tory Burch, TUMI, Two Chicks And A Dog, Victoria’s Secret, Wok A Holic, and Zara.
Food Court & Restaurant options include Best Nachos, Punch Bowl Social, Kung Fu Tea, Punch Bowl Social, Raising Cane’s Chicken, and Wok-A-Holic. Pioneer Place offers a wide variety of restaurants, food, and beverage choices for shoppers. Whether it’s an afternoon snack, a hot cup of coffee, or a relaxing meal with friends or family, take a break to recharge, refuel, and indulge in a variety of dining options..
Group Leader: Franklin
Meeting Place: North West side nearest to the Max tracks.
Distance: As many stores and as many laps you want to do!
Surface Type: Flat smooth floor
Public Transportation: TriMet
- TriMet Lift
- Max Lines – green, orange, blue, red
- Bus Lines – lots of busses to downtown
Parking: SW 4th & Taylor SMARTPARK Public garage; ($1.80 per hr) $14 a Day
Street parking free with wheelchair user placard (limited Availability)
RSVP – https://fb.me/e/JG6gEP3x
Join our Wheelchair Hiking Facebook group to see more details and get updates!
Date – Monday, March 27, 2023
Time – 12 pm – 3 pm
Saturday, April 1st - Wheelchair Hiking; Portland Swap Meet
What to Expect:
The 57th Annual Portland Swap Meet returns to the Portland Expo Center this April 1, 2023. This event is 325,000 sq ft indoors and 500,000 sq ft outdoors and is the largest auto swap meet in the PNW where auto enthusiasts can sell, promote, shop and buy an extensive and unique display of collector and antique cars, old and new car parts, accessories, services, auto memorabilia, vintage automotive toys and much more!
Visit portlandswapmeet.com for more information.
Parking is at Portland International Raceway.
Group Leader: Franklin
Meeting Place: Max End of the Yellow line
Distance: Location Hall A,B,C,D & E + 500,000 sq. feet of outside space
Surface Type: Flat smooth floor
Tickets: $10 General Admission; Children (12 & under) FREE on all days!
Public Transportation: TriMet
- Max Train – Yellow Line
Parking: ADA parking is available at an off-site parking area – Portland International Raceway parking lot. Five wheelchair accessible shuttle vans rotate to each parking lot. If a wheelchair accessible shuttle is not at your location, advise any of the standard shuttle drivers to radio an accessible shuttle to meet you.
There is no parking onsite for this event. All parking is at the Portland International Raceway. The Shuttle Advisory page with additional information about parking areas, shuttles and pricing as soon as we have more information at portlandswapmeet.com.
RSVP – https://bit.ly/3SR7xRM
Join our Wheelchair Hiking Facebook group to see more details and get updates!
Date – Saturday, April 1, 2023
Time – 12 pm – 5 pm
Monday, April 3rd - Wheelchair Hiking; Clackamas Town Center
What to Expect:
Clackamas Town Center is a shopping mall established in 1981 in the Portland, Oregon, metropolitan area, located on unincorporated land in the Clackamas area of Clackamas County, in the U.S. state of Oregon. It is managed and co-owned by Brookfield Properties and is currently anchored by JCPenney, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Macy’s and a separate Macy’s Home/Backstage store. It also includes a 20-screen Century movie theater.
Food Court & Restaurant – Candy, Bubble tea, pretzels, Cinnabon, Pizza, Chipotle, Red Robin, Tai Kitchen, and Dave and Busters!
Group Leader: Franklin
Meeting Place: Century Movie Theater entrance
Distance: As many of the stores and as many laps you want to do!
Surface Type: Flat smooth floor with 4 elevators
Parking: Lots of disabled and wheelchair parking spots
Public Transportation: TriMet
- Max Light Rail Green Line
- Bus: 29/30/31 / 33 / 34 / 71 / 72 /152/155/156
RSVP: https://bit.ly/41RMp1O
Don’t forget to join our Wheelchair Hiking Group on Facebook to stay up to date on the latest hike information.
Date – Monday, April 3, 2023
Time – 12 pm – 3 pm
Monday, April 10th - Ice Skating Community Event, Portland
Join us for an afternoon of community and fun! There is no cost to participate for wheelchair users and their aides.
Wheelchair users may be accompanied by an aide who will be able to walk on the ice in rubber-cleated spikeys or wear skates (provided free of charge).
Please register for the event so we know how many people to expect. We look forward to seeing you!
Date – Monday, April 10, 2023
Time – 11:30 am – 2 pm
Location – Lloyd Center Ice Rink;
Saturday, April 29th - Hand Cycling in Southern Oregon
Come roll with us! No experience is necessary and transfer assistance will be available. Bring your family and friends to cheer you on while you try out a variety of hand cycles.
This is a great opportunity to try something new in a safe, supportive space and among a community of other wheelchair users.
More information:
To attend or volunteer for the event please reach out to Community Health Workers Casey Moore at Casey@oregonsci.org or Hannah Rarick at Hannah@oregonsci.org.
Please register for this event so we know how many folks to expect.
Date – Saturday, April 29, 2023
Time – 10 am – 4 pm
Location – Blue Heron Park; 4385 S Pacific Hwy, Phoenix, OR 97535
Wheelchair Maintenance Workshops
Tuesday, March 28th - Talent Maker City, Talent, OR
Join us and our friends at Talent Maker City for our free monthly wheelchair maintenance workshop! You are free to use the tools and space to do your own maintenance or get help from the supportive volunteer bicycle technicians. We also welcome bike mechanics who want to learn how to support wheelchair users who rely on bike shops for maintenance.
The goal of this program is to provide tools and equipment to support learning, entry-level maintenance, and repairs for anyone who wants to learn more about wheelchair maintenance or is experiencing an urgent need.
It’s free and fun to attend! Limited space is available, please RSVP to event organizers.
Event Organizers:
Hannah – hannah@oregonsci.org
Casey – casey@oregonsci.org
Learn more about our Wheelchair Maintenance Workshops.
Date – Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Time – 5 pm – 7 pm
Location – Talent Maker City; 304 E Main St, Talent, OR 97540
Tuesday, April 11th - Bike Farm, Portland, OR
Join us and our friends at Bike Farm for our free monthly wheelchair maintenance workshop! You are free to use the tools and space to do your own maintenance or get help from the supportive volunteer bicycle technicians. We also welcome bike mechanics who want to learn how to support wheelchair users who rely on bike shops for maintenance.
The goal of this program is to provide tools and equipment to support learning, entry-level maintenance, and repairs for anyone who wants to learn more about wheelchair maintenance or is experiencing an urgent need.
We hope to see you there!
Learn more about our Wheelchair Maintenance Workshops.
Date – Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Time – 6 pm – 8 pm
Location – Bike Farm; 1810 NE 1st Ave, Portland, OR 97212
Community Meet-ups
Portland Meet-ups
Monday, March 27th - Rogue Eastside Brewpub
Stay connected, stay healthy! Our meet-ups are a great place to meet new friends and catch up with old ones. Our community health workers will be on hand to provide information about COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in the metro area or answer any questions you may have. These meet-ups are open to anyone affect by SCI or paralysis.
We hope you’ll join us!
Date – Monday, March 27, 2023
Time – 6pm – 9pm
Location – Rogue Eastside Pub; 928 SE 9th Ave, Portland, OR 97214
Monday, April 24th - Lucky Labrador Beer Hall
Stay connected, stay healthy! Our meet-ups are a great place to meet new friends and catch up with old ones. Our community health workers will be on hand to provide information about COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in the metro area or answer any questions you may have. These meet-ups are open to anyone affect by SCI or paralysis.
We hope you’ll join us!
Date – Monday, April 24, 2023
Time – 6pm – 9pm
Location – Lucky Lab Beer Hall; 1945 NW Quimby Street, Portland, OR 97209
Monday, May 29th - Level Beer
Stay connected, stay healthy! Our meet-ups are a great place to meet new friends and catch up with old ones. Our community health workers will be on hand to provide information about COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in the metro area or answer any questions you may have. These meet-ups are open to anyone affect by SCI or paralysis.
We hope you’ll join us!
Date – Monday, May 29, 2023
Time – 6pm – 9pm
Location – Level Beer; 5211 NE 148th Ave, Portland, OR 97230
2023 Dates & Locations in Portland
- Monday, January 30, 2023 – Zoiglhaus Brewing Company
- Monday, February 27, 2023 – Lucky Labrador Beer Hall
- Monday, March, 27, 2023 – Rogue Eastside Brewpub
- Monday, April 24, 2023 – Lucky Labrador Beer Hall
- Monday, May 29, 2023 – Level Brewing
- Monday, June 26, 2023 – Lucky Labrador Beer Hall
- Monday, July 31, 2023 – Valley Public House
- Monday, August 28, 2023 – Lucky Labrador Beer Hall
- Monday, September 25, 2023 – Old Market Pub & Brewery
- Monday, October 30, 2023 – Lucky Labrador Beer Hall; Halloween Costume Party!
- Monday, November 27, 2023 – Dick’s Primal Burger
If you have ideas or suggestions for accessible meeting places in the Portland Metro area, please reach out to us at contact@oregonsci.org to let us know.
Southern Oregon Meet-ups
Saturday, April 29th - Art Bop Beer Co, Talent
Stay connected, stay healthy! Our meet-ups are a great place to meet new friends and catch up with old ones. Our community health workers will be on hand to provide information about COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in the metro area or answer any questions you may have. These meet-ups are open to anyone affect by SCI or paralysis.
We hope you’ll join us!
Date – Saturday, April 29, 2023
Time – 4pm
Location – Art Bop Beer Co; 59 B Talent Ave, Talent, OR 97540
Sunday, May 21st - Jackson Creek Pizza Company, Medford
Stay connected, stay healthy! Our meet-ups are a great place to meet new friends and catch up with old ones. Our community health workers will be on hand to provide information about COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in the metro area or answer any questions you may have. These meet-ups are open to anyone affect by SCI or paralysis.
We hope you’ll join us!
Date – Sunday, May 21st, 2023
Time – 4pm
Location – Jackson Creek Pizza Company; 1590 Delta Waters Rd, Medford, OR 97504
2023 Dates & Locations in Southern Oregon
- Sunday, January 15, 2023 – Jackson Creek Pizza Company
- Sunday, February 19, 2023 – Jackson Creek Pizza Company
- Sunday, March, 19, 2023 – Jackson Creek Pizza Company
- Saturday, April 29, 2023 – Art Bop Beer Co
- Sunday, May 28, 2023 – Jackson Creek Pizza Company
- Sunday, June 25, 2023 – Jackson Creek Pizza Company
- Sunday, July 16, 2023 – Jackson Creek Pizza Company
- Sunday, August 20, 2023 – Jackson Creek Pizza Company
- Sunday, September 17, 2023 – Jackson Creek Pizza Company
- Sunday, October 15, 2023 – Jackson Creek Pizza Company
- Sunday, November 19, 2023 – Jackson Creek Pizza Company
- Sunday, December 17, 2023 – Jackson Creek Pizza Company
If you have ideas or suggestions for accessible meeting places in the Southern Oregon area, please reach out to us at contact@oregonsci.org to let us know.
Salem Meet-ups
Tuesday, April 4th - Gilgamesh Brewing: The Campus
Stay connected, stay healthy! Our meet-ups are a great place to meet new friends and catch up with old ones. Our community health workers will be on hand to provide information about COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in the metro area or answer any questions you may have. These meet-ups are open to anyone affect by SCI or paralysis.
We hope you’ll join us!
Date – Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Time – 6pm
Location – Gilgamesh Brewing: The Campus; 2065 Madrona Ave SE, Salem, OR 97302
Tuesday, May 2nd - Gilgamesh Brewing: The Campus
Stay connected, stay healthy! Our meet-ups are a great place to meet new friends and catch up with old ones. Our community health workers will be on hand to provide information about COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in the metro area or answer any questions you may have. These meet-ups are open to anyone affect by SCI or paralysis.
We hope you’ll join us!
Date – Tuesday, May 4, 2023
Time – 6pm
Location – Gilgamesh Brewing: The Campus; 2065 Madrona Ave SE, Salem, OR 97302
2023 Dates & Locations in Salem
- Tuesday, April 4, 2023 – Gilgamesh Brewing: The Campus
- Tuesday, May 2, 2023 – Gilgamesh Brewing: The Campus
- Tuesday, June 6, 2023 – Gilgamesh Brewing: The Campus
- Tuesday, July 4, 2023 – Gilgamesh Brewing: The Campus
- Tuesday, August 1, 2023 – Gilgamesh Brewing: The Campus
- Tuesday, September 5, 2023 – Gilgamesh Brewing: The Campus
- Tuesday, October 3, 2023 – Gilgamesh Brewing: The Campus
- Tuesday, November 7, 2023 – Gilgamesh Brewing: The Campus
- Tuesday, December 5, 2023 – Gilgamesh Brewing: The Campus
If you have ideas or suggestions for accessible meeting places in the Salem area, please reach out to us at contact@oregonsci.org to let us know.
Vancouver Meet-ups
Friday, April 14th - K-Town Korean BBQ Restaurant
Stay connected, stay healthy! Our meet-ups are a great place to meet new friends and catch up with old ones. Our community health workers will be on hand to provide information about COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in the metro area or answer any questions you may have. These meet-ups are open to anyone affect by SCI or paralysis.
We hope you’ll join us!
Date – Friday, April 14, 2023
Time – 1pm – 4pm
Location – K-Town Korean BBQ Restaurant; 8723 NE Hwy 99, Vancouver, WA 98665
Friday, May 12th - K-Town Korean BBQ Restaurant
Stay connected, stay healthy! Our meet-ups are a great place to meet new friends and catch up with old ones. Our community health workers will be on hand to provide information about COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in the metro area or answer any questions you may have. These meet-ups are open to anyone affect by SCI or paralysis.
We hope you’ll join us!
Date – Friday, May 12, 2023
Time – 1pm – 4pm
Location – K-Town Korean BBQ Restaurant; 8723 NE Hwy 99, Vancouver, WA 98665
2023 Dates & Locations in Vancouver
- Friday, January 13, 2023 – Vancouver Mall
- Friday, February 10, 2023 – Vancouver Mall
- Friday, March 10, 2023 – K-Town Korean BBQ Restaurant
- Friday, April 14, 2023 – K-Town Korean BBQ Restaurant
- Friday, May 12, 2023 – K-Town Korean BBQ Restaurant
- Friday, June 9, 2023 – TBD
- Friday, July 14, 2023 – TBD
- Friday, August 11, 2023 – TBD
- Friday, September 8, 2023 – TBD
- Friday, October 13, 2023 – TBD; Halloween Celebration!
- Friday, November 10, 2023 – TBD
- Friday, December 8, 2023 – TBD; Holiday Celebration!
If you have ideas or suggestions for accessible meeting places in the Vancouver Metro area, please reach out to us at contact@oregonsci.org to let us know.
Virtual Meet-ups
How to Join the Virtual Meet-up
- Register for the event through Zoom. You will receive reminders as the date approaches.
- Once you’re registered you’ll receive a link to join the event.
2023 Virtual Meet-up Dates & Details
Dates
- Sunday, January 29, 2023
- Sunday, February 26, 2023
- Sunday, March 26, 2023
- Sunday, April 30, 2023
- Sunday, May 28, 2023
- Sunday, June 25, 2023
Time – 6pm – 9pm
Location – Zoom, register and join here.
