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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...
Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad; Rockaway Beach, FREE 5/5/24
Join us for an approximately two hour round-trip ride to and from Wheeler. The train ride includes a 45 minute layover in Wheeler for passengers to shop and explore the quaint little town before returning to Rockaway Beach. Please note for this event Rockaway Beach is...
Sammy’s Place Camping Trip Drawing
Oregon COAAST Network and Sammy's Place is excited to be planning a camping trip for our family and friends this summer. We will be camping at the Barview Jetty Campground from Friday 8/23 to Sunday 8/25. We are hoping to enjoy this weekend with current community...
Card Making Art Project, FREE 4/27/2024
Join the COAAST Network and Sammy’s Place in creating fun hand made cards. All materials will be provided by Cosmic Healing. This will be a great time to visit with friends and other parents/caregivers. It can be an opportunity to make new connections with others...
Marine Science Day Meet Up, FREE 4/13/2024
Hatfield Marine Science Center Marine Science Day, April 13, 2024 Join the Oregon COAAST Network and Sammy's Place for a fun day at the Hatfield Marine Science Center for their Marine Science Day. You are welcome to walk around as a group or enjoy the day at your own...
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