The Arc of Tri-Cities Monthly Newsletter

March - 2018

March is a busy month! Check below for fun activities, events and informational seminars.

March for Respect

When: Saturday, March 24            12-12:55 PM - Rally            1PM - 1/2 Mile Walk Where: John Dam Plaza, Richland Cost:    Free! Thanks to our generous partners.

Get together with friends and family and March for Respect at our annual public rally honoring citizens with disabilities.The rally will feature talented individuals with disabilities sharing their music, dancing, and inspirational stories. Join us for: Free hotdog & soda Great music Face painting, bounce house, pony rides and other fun activities for kids Pre-order your T-Shirt: Complete the form Online or download the PDF and return to The Arc (1455 Fowler Street, Richland) front desk by March 12th. This year's March for Respect is made possible with the help of our partners at Columbia Industries, DSAMC, Ambitions, Goodwill Industries, CDDV, Children's Developmental Center, Benton Franklin Parent Coalition, TCRS, and the City of Richland

Lectures and Seminars

-March 10- Families United for a Better Future

-March 14- DSAMC Monthly Lecture Living Trust & Estate Planning

-March 17- Down Syndrome Association of the Mid-Columbia Fun RUN

Resource Help Meeting Feeling overwhelmed, confused or not sure about what resources are available for you in the community? The Arc Parent to Parent program can help you figure things out. Monday March 12th - 12 to 1:30PM at The Arc Please RSVP to 509-783-1131 ext 100 or p2p@arcoftricities.com. Event FLYER for more info.

Autism Thrift Store Needs Your Help! The Tri-Cities Autism Thrift Store offers job-training opportunities and experience for individuals with Autism and other intellectual disabilities. They need your help to spread the word about the opportunities they provide. Visit www.tcautismthriftstore.com to find more information or to donate to help their cause.

EASTER

Extra Special Easter Bunny Columbia Center Mall is hosting a sensory friendly Easter Bunny experience for children with special needs and their families on March 18th. Visit simon.com/caringbunny to reserve you spot.

Easter Egg Hunt The Arc of Tri-Cities has partnered with Edith Bishel Center to invite all children with intellectual developmental disabilities and visual impairments ages 1 through 12 and their siblings to an Easter Egg Hunt on March 31. Register online or call 509-783-1131 ext. 0

Special Olympics

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Recreation

Luck of the Irish Dance Put on your Saint Patrick's Day green outfit and dance with all your friends!  When: March 16th  Cost: $10 - Members          $12 - Non-Members  Time: 6-8:30 PM   Where: Elks Lodge  (15 S Colorado St. Kennewick)  RSVP: (509) 783-1131 ext. 0

Teens &Technology Night Join us for the March Teens & Technology night on March 19, open to teens and young adults of all abilities! Bring your friends and your controllers and play your favorite video games! See the Event FLYER for more information.

SADL (Self Advocates Developing Leadership) and The Arc of Tri-Cities are partnering to bring you LEGO Competition during the first week of April. Everyone ages 6+ is invited to come participate in the fun and games! Click HERE or on the picture above to see the flyer for more information! If you enjoy fishing, Fishing Day is on Friday, April 20 this year! Register online HERE (or download the PDF application HERE) to reserve your spot to catch a trout at the Columbia Park Fishing Pond. Experts will be present to help you bait your hook, clean your fish, and help with all the other fun fishing related tasks.

Individual and Group Tickets are available HERE!

Viva Las Vegas This fun "Vegas-" themed gala is designed for attendees to enjoy dinner, casino-type games, live and silent auctions, and dancing to live music of COLORBLIND! Saturday, April 28, 2018  5 to 10 PM  Three Rivers Convention Center  7016 W. Grandridge Blvd. Kennewick

Viva Basket Donations Get involved in the silent auction and help raise money for The Arc. If you are interested in donating, click HERE for more information.

Partners N Pals Summer is just around the corner and everyone is excited about summer camp. Keep a lookout for information, dates, forms, and volunteer opportunities for Partners N Pals, They will be arriving at arcoftricities.com starting March 20th!

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