First Friday Movies for Youth
Friday, March 7
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at The Arc of Spokane, 320 E. 2nd Ave, Spokane.  A fun way for teens to learn about healthy relationships and make new friends. Snacks provided.  Sponsored by The Partnership 4 Safety, a program of The Arc of Spokane.  For more information or to sign up your teen, contact Theresa Fears at (509) 789-8329 or tfears@arc-Spokane.org.   

Plan 4 Your Future
Wednesday, March 12
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley.  A panel of presenters will talk about the transition from high school to adult life for students with developmental disabilities.  Pizza will be served for dinner. Please contact Denise Magee at (509) 477-2725 or dmagee@spokanecounty.org with questions or to RSVP.

Assistive Technology Conference
Thursday, March 13
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Big Bend Community College, 7662 Chanute St NE, Moses Lake.  Citizens experiencing intellectual/developmental disabilities are using all types of equipment to live, work, and have fun.  As individuals, families, and providers, we push to keep ahead of the curve while meeting today's need for solutions and resources.  This conference is sponsored by W.i.S.e.  For more information visit www.gowise.org.

Spokane Fathers Network
Thursday, March 13
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at The Arc of Spokane, 320 E. 2nd Ave, Spokane.  For fathers of children with developmental disabilities or special needs. Contact Brian Holloway for more information at (509) 328-6326 or bholloway@arc-Spokane.org.

Sprout Film Festival
Saturday, March 15
This unique film festival will be in Eugene, OR. For more information, visit www.sproutfilmfestival.org.

Building Natural Supports -- *Webinar*
Tuesday, March 18
Lisa Latchford AtWork! This webinar is sponsored by W.i.S.e.  For more information visit www.gowise.org.

Parents for Life
Wednesday, March 19
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at The Arc of Spokane, 320 E. 2nd Ave, Spokane.  For parents who hae a child with a developmental disability who is age 18 or older. Contact Rosslyn Bethmann at (509) 328-6326 or rbethmann@arc-Spokane.org.

First Time Homebuyers Class
Wednesday, March 19 & Thursday, March 20
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at The Arc of Spokane, 320 E. 2nd Ave, Spokane.  First time homebuyers can learn how to make the process of buying a home less stressful. A two year certificate will be given to at attendees.  Contact Theresa Griffith at (509) 328-6326 for more information.

Peer Mentoring Training
Thursday, March 20
9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at The Arc of Spokane, 320 E. 2nd Ave, Spokane.  Contact Roz Bethmann at (509) 328-6326 for more information. 

Spokane County Resource Fair
Wednesday, March 26
9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at The Lair Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St, Spokane.  It is a great opportunity to high school students the opportunity to meet qualified agencies in the county that provides various services (i.e. employment, etc.). Parking is $2.00, exact change required. For more information, contact Linda at (509) 477-4377.

Sensory-Friendly Family Movie: Muppets Most Wanted
Saturday, March 29
10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the AMC Theater at Riverpark Square Mall, 808 N. Main, Spokane.  Enjoy a  movie with the lights up and the sound down.  Tickets are $6 at the door.  Sponsored by The Autism Society of Washington and AMC Theaters.

Making Special Education Work
Wednesday, April 2
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at The Arc of Spokane, 320 E. 2nd Ave, Spokane.  Stacy Gillett, Director of the Governor's Office of Education Ombudsman will present information about how to make special education work by better understanding the IEP process and talking about strategies for effectively engaging your school and district in conversations about students with disabilities. For more information or to register contact Darci Ladwig at (509) 328-6326. 

Parent to Parent Support Group
Thursday, April 3
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at The Arc of Spokane, 320 E. 2nd Ave, Spokane. Open to any parent or guardian who has a child with special needs.  Sponsored by The Arc of Spokane's Parent to Parent program.  For more information, contact Rosslyn Bethmann at (509) 328-6326.

First Friday Movies for Youth
Friday, April 4
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at The Arc of Spokane, 320 E. 2nd Ave, Spokane.  A fun way for teens to learn about healthy relationships and make new friends. Snacks provided.  Sponsored by The Partnership 4 Safety, a program of The Arc of Spokane.  For more information or to sign up your teen, contact Theresa Fears at (509) 789-8329 or tfears@arc-Spokane.org.   

Communication Strategies and Supports for People on the Autism Spectrum
Tuesday, April 7
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Spokane Community College Lair, 1810 N Greene St, Spokane.  This is a free seminar funded by Washington Developmental Disabilities Administration. The presenter will be Jennifer White, a nationally renowned expert in communication supports for persons with autism and other developmental disabilities.  Registration required.  To register, contact Itza Reyes at reyesii@dshs.wa.gov or call (509) 225-4636.

Silverwood's Night of the Stars Registration Deadline
Tuesday, April 7
Registrations must be received by April 7th in order for your Star to participate in this years Night of the Stars event on May 9th.

Spokane Fathers Network -- **CANCELLED**
Thursday, April 10

Parents for Life
Wednesday, April 16
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at The Arc of Spokane, 320 E. 2nd Ave, Spokane.  For parents who hae a child with a developmental disability who is age 18 or older. Contact Rosslyn Bethmann at (509) 328-6326 or rbethmann@arc-Spokane.org.

First Time Homebuyers Class
Wednesday, April 16 & Thursday, April 17
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at The Arc of Spokane, 320 E. 2nd Ave, Spokane.  First time homebuyers can learn how to make the process of buying a home less stressful. A two year certificate will be given to at attendees.  Contact Theresa Griffith at (509) 328-6326 for more information.

The Partnership 4 Safety's 14th Annual Safety Rally
Friday, April 18
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the STA Plaza, Downtown Hub, 701 W. Riverside, Spokane.  A great time for special education students in middle school, high school, and transition programs. For more information contact Theresa Fears at 789-8329 or tfears@arc-spokane.org or download the flyer here: 2014 safety rally flyer.pdf

Community Fun Run
Saturday, April 19
9:00 a.m. at CenterPlace at Mirabeau Park, 2426 N Discover Place.  This is a virtually flat, out-and-back 5k course beginning at the Centennial Trail near CenterPlace toward Sullivan Road along the Spokane River.  Children under 5 are FREE.  Check in begins at 8:15 a.m.  Click here to download a registration form.  For more information, contact Darci Ladwig at (509) 789-8327.

Sensory-Friendly Family Movie: Rio 2
Saturday, April 19
10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the AMC Theater at Riverpark Square Mall, 808 N. Main, Spokane.  Enjoy a  movie with the lights up and the sound down.  Tickets are $6 at the door.  Sponsored by The Autism Society of Washington and AMC Theaters.

Increasing Competence in Working with People with Developmental Disabilities: Anatomy of a Meltdown & Treatment Strategies
Thursday, April 24, 2014
4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute, Commons, 4000 W Randolph Rd, Spokane.  This is part three in a three part series that focuses on mental health disorders, autism spectrum disorders, and challenging behaviors.  Sessions are stand alone or you can take all three.  Buffet dinner included.  Clock hours are available and/or 3 DDA-approved CE credit hours available per session.  Go to www.surveymonkey.com/s/2kjb5kt to register or call Denise Magee at (509) 477-2725.

Infant and Early Childhood Conference
Thursday & Friday, May 8-9
This two day conference takes place in Tacoma, WA.  Visit the IECC website at www.ieccwa.org for more details.  If you are interested in attending please contact Roz Bethmann at (509) 328-6326 or rbethmann@arc-spokane.org

Silverwood's Night of the Stars
Friday, May 9
4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Silverwood Theme Park, 27843 US 95, Athol, ID.  Registration packets will be sent to those eligible. Due date for registration is April 7th, 2014, no exceptions.