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     GALA OPENING Celebration Saturday, June 20, 4pm program at 6pm at the LCC Art Gallery, bldg 11 Guests Mayor Kitty Piercy Zambuko Marimba Meet the Artsts snacks and beverages - FREE Most items for sale as framed original or reprints, and as notecards and prints. Call 541 521 7208 to purchase framed pieces. "Mystic" by Lexi Sias Sponsored by:   June 18- SAFE, 228 Main, Springfield, An event in conjunction with PDS (peer delivered services) training sessions: Live music with the Upriver Boys­Country Rock. Doors open 6:00 PM, starts 7:00 PM. June 19- SAFE, 228 Main, Springfield, Live Music show featuring Dale Bradley, Doc Justice and friends. It should be great. June 20, Saturday, 4pm, program at 6pm Autism Artism 2009 GALA OPENING Celebration at the LCC Art Gallery, bldg 11 Guests Mayor Kitty Piercy, Zambuko Marimba, Eugene Disability Cheerleaders, Meet the Artsts - snacks and beverages - FREE Most items for sale as framed original or prints, and as notecards and prints. The show is up until July 16. Call 541 521 7208 for more info. June 25, 26-- SAFE, 228 Main, Springfield, The complete 'Star Wars' movie series shown on widescreen. June 25-27 Oregon Disability MegaConference, Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel. To register visit, www.oregonmegaconference.org. For more information contact Angie Solis at angie.solis@arcoregon.org or call (toll free) 1-877-581-2726 or in Salem 503-581-2726 July 3 - 5 Art & the Vineyard Visit KindTree Productions', "Autism Rocks" booth to find new T-shirt colors as well as a bunch of great cards, prints and framed hangable art by people with autism. More info here. JULY 23rd AND 24TH FUTURE HORIZONS IS PROUD TO BRING TO Portland, Oregon, FOUR OF THE BEST KNOWN SPEAKERS IN THEIR FIELD - THIS NEVER BEFORE OPPORTUNITY WILL BE YOURS THIS JULY. Temple Grandin and Tony Atwood Dr. Temple Grandin will be speaking of her life from childhood to adulthood with candid information on sensory, behavioral and adult issues. Dr. Tony Attwood will be talking about emotional management, friendships, relationships and peer pressure. YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS THIS DYNAMIC CONFERENCE AND THE INVALUABLE CHANCE TO GET ALL THIS INFORMATION IN ONCE PLACE. For more information on registering for this conference please view the attached save the date flyer. By registering before June 1st, you will receive a free DVD entitled "Asperger's Syndrome: Millions Undiagnosed". This DVD features Dr. Tony Attwood, Carol Gray, Dr Jeannette McAfee and Mr. Jerry Newport. More at fhautism.com August 6 - 7, Southeastern Washington Autism Conference, Michelle Garcia Winner, Ph.D., Dawn Prince-Hughes, Ph.D., Three Rivers Convention Center, 7016 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick, WA. Spectrum Training Systems, Inc. (920) 749-0332 spectrumtrainingsystems@yahoo.com www.spectrumtrainingsystemsinc.com  August 21-23 KindTree Autism Camp/Retreat TOOOO FUN!! registration available NOW. October 4 Dr Tony Attwood presented by Nan Lester Coming in October:Passion Flower Art Show featuring Stephen Peeler and Mary-Minn SiragMask Making Funraiser Coming November 1st:KindTree Autism Forum - Moving Images from People with Autism and more..