KindTree is dedicated to serving and celebrating the Autism Community through art, education, and recreation. With warm hearted whimsy, an open sense of family and a deep level of caring, we reach inside ourselves to embrace our flaws, gather our strengths, and offer our love while reaching out to people with autism spectrum disorders, their families and care givers. Through the power of self-advocacy in an atmosphere of acceptance and respect, autistic and neuro-normal people alike can work toward self- realization.

AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP For Higher Functioning Adults and Young People with Autism or Asperger's  4:30 - 6 PM  the second Monday of the Month March 10, April 14, May 12 At St. Mary’s Episcopal Church 13th and Pearl, Eugene  343-9253  Facilitated by Cheryl Nel Applegate Call First 541 689 2228  in Eugene, OR Art by people with Autism: Notecards and More... Help Support Artists With Autism   COMMUNITY CALENDAR March 13 Kathie Snow / April 25 Norm Kunc / June 20 David Pitnoyak / September 25 Cathy Ficker-Terill 2008 Oregon Trainings Series on Direct Supports This series of trainings will be targeted to "direct support providers and related professionals who support individuals with developmental disabilities, including independent and family providers." The series will deliver six four-hour teleconferences to a network of host sites throughout the state and feature nationally-recognized speakers. All trainings are from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. More info: www.directsupports.com March 16 - NextStep Recycling Celebration Party. America Hometown Hero Award for the Environment PARTY! Honoring NextStep founder Elaine Kerwood, a person with Aspergers. We will be providing food, drinks and treats as a small token of our enormous gratitude. 3-5 at the Washington Park Recreation Center, 2025 Washington Street, Eugene. KindTree's computer program Partner. March 16 - ASO DAN! Doctor. This will be a great opportunity if you've ever wondered what diet, supplements and other options parents have found beneficial for helping their child... Hillsboro Presbyterian Church jenny.schoonbee@yahoo.com March 19 - Self Advocates as Leaders Life Stories Workshop. 9:30-11:30 AM LCC in Coyyage Grove RSVP tsalusso@southlanewheels.org 541 942 0456. March 21 : Music and Poetry Event: David Rogers, classical guitar ~ Leonard Cirino, poet~ Starts 6 PM at "The Moon Upstairs", the SAFE performing venue 225 Main St Springfield April 11 - “Bounce for Autism,” a new nationwide, community-based fundraising event that combines family fun with raising awareness and support for autism. Kids, families and friends of all ages can “bounce” at a Pump It Up location, and all proceeds raise funds to support autism. Participants form a “Sock Squad” - their team of bouncers committed to raising funds to help improve the lives of all affected by autism. www.Autism-society.org April 11 : Chico Schwall and Percy Hilo, Contemporary Folk~ Starts 6 PM at "The Moon Upstairs", the SAFE performing venue 225 Main St Springfield April 12 - The performance of “Wonderland” will be presented at the Richard Wildish Theater 630 Main Street, Springfield, at 1:00 p.m. More Bridgeway House events, groups and classes here: www.bridgewayhouse.org April 13- ASO 6th annual Autism Walk-a-thon, Oaks Park in SE Portland. More info: www.autismwalkathon.com April 18 - The Autism Ball Portland. Hilton Grand Ballroom, 921 W Sixth Avenue, 7:00pm - 12:30am Dinner, Drinks, Dancing & Silent Auction. Black Tie Please - $150/per ticket (Inquire about discounts for table purchases) theautismball@hotmail.com April 18 : Premiere! Variety Open Mic~Hosted by Larry Dobberstein of Community TV: Musicians, poets, other performers welcome Sign ups at 6 PM, Starts 6:30 PM at "The Moon Upstairs", the SAFE performing venue 225 Main St Springfield April 24-25 Autism EI Conference, Medford, Or. Presentations include: How to Teach Parents Strategies to Enhance their Child’s Social Communication Skills - Building Listening Skills - Putting Relationships in the Forefront - Understanding the Individual Differences and How We Can Support the Strengths in the Child. And many more. More info: smendoza@asante.org May 18 - Sunday afternoon at the KindTree Autism Forum. “The Spectrum Speaks” More info here.... May 29-31 - the first statewide disability MegaConference. “To provide a forum to educate, empower, inspire and connect all people involved in the field of disabilities.” KindTree plans on presenting here. More info: www.arcoregon.org June 14 “Autism Artism 2008” Gala Opening Party, LCC Art Gallery, Bldg #11, 4-8pm. Come celebrate artists with autism. Free. More info here July 4-6 Art & the Vineyard featuring the Autism Rocks Traveling Art Show, Alton Baker Park. August 22-24 KindTree Autism Camp/Retreat. More info here. September 4 – 7, 2008 National Institute on Recreation Inclusion Registration and Housing Open April 2008 Visit www.nrpa.org/niri for more information or call 800.626.NRPA (6772) Save the Date! Hilton Eugene and Conference Center, Eugene, Oregon October 22 - 24 Healthy Brain Conference Key Impacts and Interventions in Eugene, OR SAVE THE DATE