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Upcoming Events
At Sammy's Place we have so much wonderful work being done between our Family Network events, Self-Advocacy's events/meetings and Thompson Spring's Housing Project, there is something for everyone. Here is a sneak peek at some events that are planned through the end...
One-Page Profiled Workshop- FREE In-Person Event 10/1
Join Sammy's Place and the COAAST Network for an evening of community, learning and development. Date: Tuesday, October 1, 2024 Location: First Steps Center for Autism and Development Disabilities: 228 S. Main Ave., Warrenton, OR. 97146 Presented by: OTAC Time: 4:30...
Newport- Discovery Tours Meet-Up FREE 9/8/24
Join us for an afternoon on the water with Marine Discovery Tours. Discovery Tours will take us tour of the bay according to the water conditions.. We may have the opportunity to see various Sealife while on the water. This is a fun and exciting day for those of all...
Self-Advocacy Meetings
Join us and be a part of a developing a Self-Advocacy group here on the coast! WHO: Individuals 14 years old and Up. WHEN: See below for the dates. Drop by Zoom anytime between 3:00pm - 4:30pm September 3rd September 17th On-going, every other Tuesday. HOW:...
Family Network Virtual Training Opportunities
This year is flying by don't miss these exciting Virtual Training Opportunities happening soon: May 16th: (Families Connected) FC- Empowering Communications: Spelling for Autistic Children & Adults. May 29th: (Central Oregon Disability Support Network) CODSN-...
Tillamook County Fair, FREE 8/7/2024
Join COAAST Network and Sammy's Place, Opening Day at the Tillamook County Fair. The COAAST Network and Sammy's Place is providing admission tickets only. All parking and food items are the individual's responsibility. We may walk together as a group however, feel...
Tradewinds Charters Whale Watching, FREE 6/19/24
Join the COAAST Network and Sammy's Place for a wonderful afternoon of whale watching. For over 80 years, Tradewinds Charter's Depoe Bay whale-watching tours have dazzled and amazed guests, offering the best whale watching Oregon has to offer. Wednesday, June 19th,...
2nd Annual Summer Picnic- 6/27/24
Come celebrate with the persons and families living with ID/DD In our Community. Thursday, June 27th from 11am-3pm; Phyllis Baker City Park, Rockaway Beach Hamburgers and Hot Dogs Provided! Join us for Karaoke, Basketball, Face Painting, Raffle Prizes, Photo Booth and...
Astoria- Garden with a Master Gardener, FREE 5/18/24
Join us for a tour of the Alderbrook Learning Garden, help plant some vegetables, learn about growing vegetables on the coast and take your very own Cherry Tomato plant home with you. Saturday, May 18, 2024, Alderbrook Park, 668 45th St. Astoria, OR 97103 Tour will...
Lincoln City- Live Music, FREE 5/3/2024
Enjoy an evening of good company and good music. Live music by Zuhug- Solo Set is playing at 6:00pm to 8:00pm. This is a great time to unwind and kick off the weekend with other families in the community. Join us Friday, May 3rd at Pelican Brewing - Siletz Bay 5911 SE...
Summer Newsletter July 2024
See Our July Newsletter...Click Here to Keep Reading... Accessibility is important to everyone. Whether it be accessing a beach or park, a tourist attraction or coastal eatery; or joining a committee, class, council, or employment, access to participate matters to...
What Does Sammy’s Place Do?
What is Sammy’s Place? Imagine, with an open heart, if you primarily had to rely on someone else so you could access your community, recreation, music, art workshop, or employment… There are 850 people that receive Developmental Disability (DD) services from Knappa in...
Fall Newsletter November 2023
See our Fall 2023 Newsletter here... Transformation has been our work over the last 18+ months. Sammy's Place, as an Oregon 501 (c)(3), has been building its foundational integrity by building our teams, implementing...
Andrew Jenck, Becoming an Adult with Autism
Transitioning from college life to an eight-hour a day job isn’t easy for anyone, having to adjust to a new schedule and struggling to find your own identity. Autism heightens these issues, especially in the context of applying for work, as I’d fumble job interviews...
November 30th, 2022 Newsletter
Here is a link to our most recent newsletter from November 30th, 2022: Link