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February 2011 Special Needs Calendar
What's Going on in Indy!
by Carrie Bishop
February 01, 2011
Check out what’s happening in Indianapolis this month for the special needs community...
What: Spanish-Speaking Support Group sponsored by the Autism Society of America-Indiana Chapter
When: Feb. 2, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Easter Seals Crossroads, Indianapolis
Cost: Free
Contact: Dana Renay at 317-658-2973
What: When Actions Speak Louder Than Words, a workshop by the Indiana Resource Center for Autism
When: Feb. 3, 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Where: Tecumseh Junior High School, Lafayette
Cost: $125, advance registration required
Contact: Visit http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/styles/iidc/defiles/IRCA/Feb_&_March_When_brochure.pdf
What: My Child Has Special Needs: Now What?, a workshop by About Special Kids
When: Feb. 4, 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Where: St. Joseph Hospital & Health, Kokomo
Cost: Free
Contact: Visit www.aboutspecialkids.org or email asktraining@aboutspecialkids.org
What: Autism Family Resource Center Grandparents' Support Group
When: Feb. 9, 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Where: Easter Seals Crossroads, Indianapolis
Cost: Free
Contact: Diane Quillico at 317-882-1914 or Linda Knoderer at 317-816-1381
What: Roadmap to Special Education: Laws and Process, a workshop by About Special Kids
When: Feb. 10, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Indiana Institute on Disability and Community, Bloomington
Cost: $40 for families, $75 for professionals
Contact: Visit www.aboutspecialkids.org or email asktraining@aboutspecialkids.org
What: Karaoke Night, ages 13+
When: Feb. 11, 6-7:30 p.m.
Where: Monon Community Center
Cost: $6
Contact: Brooke Taflinger at btaflinger@carmelclayparks.com
What: Roadmap to Special Education: Laws and Process, a workshop by About Special Kids
When: Feb. 12, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: St. Mary’s Center for Children, Evansville
Cost: $40 for families, $75 for professionals
Contact: Visit www.aboutspecialkids.org or email asktraining@aboutspecialkids.org
What: Planning for Your Dependent with Special Needs: Making Their Future More Secure, a workshop hosted by Hamilton County Autism Support Group
When: Feb. 12, 9 - 10 a.m.
Where: White River Christian Church, Noblesville
Cost: Free
Contact: Beth Schweigel at bkschweigel@aol.com
What: Valentine’s Day dance, ages 13+
When: Feb. 12, 5-7 p.m.
Where: Monon Community Center
Cost: $10
Contact: Brooke Taflinger at btaflinger@carmelclayparks.com
What: Autism Family Resource Center Parents' Support Group
When: Feb. 16, 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Where: Easter Seals Crossroads, Indianapolis
Cost: Free
Contact: Erica O'Neil or Katy Messuri at 317-466-1000
What: Public Health Insurance: What You Don’t Know Can Cost You, a workshop by About Special Kids
When: Feb. 18,
Where: East 91st Street Christian Church, Indianapolis
Cost: $40 for families, $75 for professionals
Contact: Visit www.aboutspecialkids.org or email asktraining@aboutspecialkids.org
What: Roadmap to Special Education, a workshop by About Special Kids
When: Feb. 19, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: South Bend Chocolate Cafe, South Bend
Cost: $40 for families, $75 for professionals
Contact: Visit www.aboutspecialkids.org or email asktraining@aboutspecialkids.org
What: The Arc of Indiana’s 4th Annual Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament
When: Feb. 20, registration begins at noon, Shuffle Up and Deal commences at 1:30 p.m.
Where: The Rathskeller, Indianapolis
Cost: $100 initial buy-in, one-time add-ons $25
Contact: Visit www.arcind.org/forum-event
What: Teen Night Out
When: Feb. 25, 5-9 p.m.
Where: Monon Community Center, Carmel
Cost: Free
Contact: Brooke Taflinger at btaflinger@carmelclayparks.com
What: Young Athletes, ages 2-7
When: Mondays, Feb. 7 - Mar. 28, 6-6:45 p.m.
Where: Monon Community Center, Carmel
Cost: Free
Contact: Brooke Taflinger at btaflinger@carmelclayparks.com
What: Icky, Gooey, Slimy!, ages 3-10
When: Tuesdays, Feb. 1-22, 4-5 p.m.
Where: Monon Community Center
Cost: $20
Contact: Brooke Taflinger at btaflinger@carmelclayparks.com
What: Yoga, ages 15+
When: Tuesdays, Feb. 1-22, 4-5 p.m.
Where: Monon Community Center
Cost: $25
Contact: Brooke Taflinger at btaflinger@carmelclayparks.com
What: TRY-A-Thon, ages 13+
When: Wednesdays, Feb. 2-23, 1-2:30 p.m.
Where: Monon Community Center, Carmel
Cost: $25
Contact: Brooke Taflinger at btaflinger@carmelclayparks.com
What: Social Etiquette for ages 6-12
When: Thursdays, Feb. 3 - 24, 6-7 p.m.
Where: Monon Community Center, Carmel
Cost: $20
Contact: Brooke Taflinger at btaflinger@carmelclayparks.com
What: Hamilton County Autism Support Group monthly meetings
When: 2nd Saturday of each month, 9-11 a.m.
Where: White River Christian Church, Noblesville
Cost: Free
Contact: Beth Schweigel at bkschweigel@aol.com
What: Easter Seals Crossroads Parents’ Night Out, East
When: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Friday of every month, 6-10 p.m.
Where: Easter Seals Crossroads, Indianapolis
Cost: Free
Contact: Anna Marie House at 317-466-2006
What: Easter Seals Crossroads Parents’ Night Out, South
When: 1st Friday of every month, 6-10 p.m.
Where: Indian Creek Christian Church, Indianapolis
Cost: Free
Contact: Anna Marie House at 317-466-2006
What: Easter Seals Crossroads Parents’ Night Out, North
When: 3rd Friday of every month, 6-10 p.m.
Where: Trinity Wesleyan Church (Kids Kastle), Fishers
Cost: Free
Contact: Anna Marie House at 317-466-2006
What: Easter Seals Crossroads Parents’ Night Out, West
When: 4th Friday of every month
Where: Speedway United Methodist Church, Speedway
Cost: Free
Contact: Anna Marie House at 317-466-2006
Know of an upcoming event benefitting Indianapolis’ special needs community? Email Carrie Bishop at freelancewritercarrie@gmail.com.