January 26th, 2012, 7-9pm, for parents/guardians, January 27th, 9:30-11:30 for professionals Technologies for Residential Independence Workshop. Moorhead. Sengistix

February 4th, 2-3:30pm. YMCA Playstation and Behavior Workshop, Fargo

Rose Sale February 29th-March 9th, with an April 5th delivery date.

April 4th, 2012 Day at the Capital

Dances in Moorhead, 2nd & 4th Mondays of September 26th-May 14th, 2012, 7:15-8:15, Ellen Hopkins School. Note - Luau has changed to May 14th
Valentine Dance February 13th

Learning Differences monthly Parent/Caregiver Support
1st Tuesday in Douglas County, 6:30-8pm - Alexandria
2nd Tuesday in Wilkin County, location to be determined
3rd Tuesday in Grant County, Elbow Lake
4th Tuesday in Ottertail County, location to be determined
Topics: January - Gluten Free/Casein Free Diets
February- IEPs

February 11th, 10-noon - FREE Bowling for children with special needs, their families
and friends, Moorhead. Sponsored by Clay County Collaborative

February 11th from 2-4 PM - Up With Downs, small group to discuss concerns or challenges. Buzz Coffee Shop, 4150 40th Avenue South, Fargo. Kara Jones or Liz St. Louis

February 13th, 6pm – 8pm - Transition Tool Box Event, Fergus Falls High School

February 19th, 2-5pm - Up With Downs family bowling/pizza party Sunset Lanes, Moorhead.  Kara Jones or Liz St. Louis

Detroit Lakes Special Kids Networking Group - 6pm meetings, St. Mary's EMS building
February 10th - Coping Skills
March 9th - Sensory Processing
April - Gearing up for Summer
June - Planning for Autism & Other Disabilities Walk
August 10th - Transition to School
Dianne McCormack

lReel Movies for Real Need (Sensory Modified Film) Series - 10:30, Century Cinema, Fargo, for families of special needs children, with autism or other challenges. Check theater for schedule.

F-M Area Special Education PTA - Fargo Public School's District Office Board Room, 415 N 4th St, Fargo, ND. A new organization striving to educate, empower and support families of children with special needs. Meetings the 3rd Monday of every month except December, holidays and school breaks. Everyone is welcome. For more info contact: Mary Schultz F-M Area SEPTA President - 701-799-1715; lmtts@cableone.net

Autism NOW Center - free webinars Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2- 3pm. More information.

Alexandria Community Education Classes for Adults with Disabilities

Moorhead Community Education Choices Classes for Adults with Disabilities

Cool Kids Club | Registration form. Cool Kids Club is designed for children ages 5-21 who have special needs. It is a Christian program where parents can have an evening of two hour worry-free respite. Club members will enjoy music, games, unique hands on activities . Meets on 3rd Friday of the month, 6:30-8:30. September through May at Faith Lutheran Church, West Fargo.

Summer

July 19th-22nd, National Down Syndrome Congress Annual Convention, Washington DC

July 25-28, 2012 Autism Society National Conference, San Diego, California

August 26-28th, 2012 National Self-Advocacy Conference, St. Paul. Theme -“Come to the Minnesota Human Rights Fair!”