Events

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Promoting Inclusion in Education (English) (ZOOM)

Event Date:
Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

School Year Kickoff Sessions: Promoting Inclusion in Education This is a workshop presented by the State Council on Developmental Disabilites (SCDD). Join the SCDD for their School Year Kickoff Sessions, created to help students with disabilities and their families prepare for a successful start to the school year. The first session will provide…

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Navegando el Programa IHSS - Servicios de apoyo en el hogar - Spanish (Zoom)

Event Date:
Thursday, Aug 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Acompáñenos a un taller informativo sobre cómo navegar el programa IHSS (servicios de apoyo en el hogar). Presentado por Viridiana Zizumbo, Trabajadora Social del Departamento de Servicios Sociales del Condado de Monterey. El taller incluye temas sobre: El proceso de solicitud Elegibilidad Padres como proveedores Supervisión…

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Play Connect Grow / Juega Conecta Crece (Salinas)

Event Date:
Friday, Aug 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

WALK-INS WILL BE ALLOWED AS SPACE PERMITS Special Kids Connect invites families to attend a parent & child development class that the whole family can enjoy! Designed for Moms, Dads & Little Ones (ages 0-5), Play • Connect • Grow / Juega • Conecta • Crece will provide tools to strengthen parenting skills, promote…

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Conceptos Básicos Sobre Educación y Sesión de Preguntas y Respuestas (Spanish) (ZOOM)

Event Date:
Wednesday, Aug 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Sesiones de Inicio del Año Escolar 2026: Conceptos Básicos Sobre Educación y Sesión de Preguntas y Respuestas Este es un taller presentado por el Consejo Estatal sobre Discapacidades del Desarrollo (SCDD). Acompáñen al SCDD en las sesiones de inicio del año escolar, diseñadas…

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REACH LEGO® (Salinas)

Event Date:
Monday, Aug 24 - Sep 2, 2026 at 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM

REACH LEGO® is back with Lego Gear Bots! Through REACH LEGO®, participants (ages 7 and up) of all abilities will be introduced to the fundamentals of creations including: Imagination Creativity Fun Learning Join us! REACH LEGO® will take place for 2 weeks. The dates are Monday, August 24, 26, 31 & September 2 from 4:30…

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Promoción de la Inclusión en la Educación (Spanish) (Zoom)

Event Date:
Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Sesiones de Inicio del Año Escolar 2026: Promoción de la Inclusión en la Educación Este es un taller presentado por el Consejo Estatal sobre Discapacidades del Desarrollo (SCDD). Acompáñen al SCDD en las sesiones de inicio del año escolar, diseñadas para apoyar a los estudiantes…

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Grupo de Apoyo para Padres de Niños con Necesidades Especiales (Salinas)

Event Date:
Friday, Aug 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

¡No está usted solo! El grupo de apoyo para padres con necesidades especiales dirigido por padres de Special Kids Connect es un espacio seguro y acogedor donde los padres pueden compartir sus experiencias y desafíos al criar a un niño con autismo, TDAH, sindrome de down, discapacidades intelectuales, y más. A través…

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Play, Connect, Grow / Juega, Conecta, Crece (Soledad)

Event Date:
Friday, Aug 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

WALK-INS WILL BE ALLOWED AS SPACE PERMITS.  Special Kids Connect invites families to attend a parent & child development class that the whole family can enjoy! Designed for Moms, Dads & Little Ones (ages 0-5), Play • Connect • Grow / Juega • Conecta • Crece will provide tools to strengthen parenting skills,…

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Let's Glow Dance Party presented by the Salinas Elks Lodge (Salinas)

Event Date:
Friday, Aug 28, 2026 at 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Salinas Elks Lodge 614 invites those living with a disability who are 16 years old and older to their "Let's Glow Dance Party."  The theme is bright & fun!  Enjoy music by DJ Madonna, fun food, and socialization.  Admission is FREE with a registration (see above). For more information, contact the Salinas Elks Lodge…

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Coastal Kids Home Care's Touch-A-Truck Event (Salinas)

Event Date:
Sunday, Sep 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Coastal Kids Home Care is excited to announce its 12th annual Touch-A-Truck Salinas event. For over a decade, Coastal Kids has put on Touch-A-Truck in Salinas -- the signature fundraiser for Coastal Kids Home Care. The event includes vehicles, food trucks, entertainment, and more. Children and adults can climb into a fire engine, explore…

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