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Calendar

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Community Events

Education & Training

Wednesday, April 16th - Internet Basics & Safety Training with Free Geek + -

Oregon Spinal Cord Injury Connection (OSCI) has partnered with FreeGeek to host a no-cost Internet Basics in-person training for residents of the Portland Metro (tri-county) area with spinal cord injury or other mobility challenges. The goal is to ensure participants have an understanding of how to access and stay safe on the internet. Participants will also receive a free tablet at the end of the training. This program is made possible through grant funding from Trillium Community Health Plan.

Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Time: 2pm – 6pm
Location: TBD

There are a limited number of spots to ensure every participant can have the one-on-one attention they need  to feel confident using their tablet after the training.

Complete the Interest Form to be considered for the free training and tablet.

Selection Process:
OSCI Staff will review form submissions and create the participant list based on the following criteria:

  1. Need – individuals who currently do not have access to the internet will take priority over those who do.
  2. Spinal Cord Injury – individuals with SCI will take priority over individuals with other physical disabilities.
  3. Order of Interest – after the other two criteria are satisfied we will go down the list in order of form submission.
Miércoles, 16 de Abril - Conceptos Básicos y Seguridad de Internet con Free Geek + -

Oregon Spinal Cord Injury Connection (OSCI) se ha asociado con Free Geek para ofrecer una capacitación presencial gratuita sobre conceptos básicos de internet para residentes del área metropolitana de Portland (tres condados) con lesiones de la médula espinal u otras dificultades de movilidad. El objetivo es asegurar que los participantes comprendan cómo acceder y mantenerse seguros en internet. Además, recibirán una tableta gratuita al finalizar la capacitación. Este programa es posible gracias a una subvención de Trillium Community Health Plan.

Fecha: Miércoles, 23 de abril de 2025
Hora: 14:00 – 18:00
Lugar: Por determinar

Hay cupos limitados para garantizar que cada participante reciba la atención personalizada que necesita para sentirse seguro al usar su tableta después de la capacitación.

Complete el formulario de interés para ser considerado para la capacitación y la tableta gratuitas.

Proceso de selección:
1. El personal de OSCI revisará los formularios enviados y creará la lista de participantes según los siguientes criterios:
2. Necesidad: se priorizará a las personas que actualmente no tienen acceso a internet. Lesión de la médula espinal: las personas con LME tendrán prioridad sobre las personas con otras discapacidades físicas.
3. Orden de interés: una vez cumplidos los otros dos criterios, revisaremos la lista según el orden de envío del formulario.

Recreational Events

Saturday, April 19th - Hand Cycling & BBQ in Southern Oregon + -

Register Now!

Southern Oregon Handcycling & Community Event: Ride, Learn, and Connect!

Join us on April 19th at Don Jones Park for a fun-filled day of handcycling, learning, and community in a safe, supportive environment! In partnership with Oregon Adaptive Sports, we’re offering handcycle tryouts for individuals with spinal cord injuries and other mobility challenges.

Fun for all ages!

  • Handcycling demos & tryouts in a welcoming space
  • Wheelchair Maintenance Workshop with Talent Maker City
  • Kids’ activities: Easter egg hunt & sidewalk chalk

Come for the adventure, stay for the connections and delicious food!

🌟 Stay After for the Monthly SCI Meet-Up! 🌟
Immediately following the handcycling event, join us for our Spinal Cord Injury Community Meet-Up, where you can connect, share experiences, and build lasting friendships.

More information:
To attend or volunteer for the event please reach out to Community Health Worker Hannah Rarick at Hannah@oregonsci.org.

Please register for this event so we know how many folks to expect.

Date: Saturday, April 16, 2025

Location: Don Jones Memorial Park; 223 W Vilas Rd, Central Point, OR 97502

 

Sunday, April 20th - Fishing at Blue Lake; Fairview, OR + -

Register Now!

Fishing at Blue Lake Regional Park

Join us for a day of fishing and community connection at Blue Lake Regional Park. This event is designed for anglers of all abilities, providing an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors in a supportive environment. The park features a universally accessible fishing pier, ensuring everyone can participate comfortably.

Highlights:

  • Accessible Fishing: Utilize the park’s accessible fishing pier, designed to accommodate individuals with 
  • Target Species: The primary species we’ll be fishing for are rainbow trout stocked by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW).
  • Fishing Licenses: Complimentary single day fishing licenses are available upon request.
  • Equipment: Fishing gear will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own equipment.
  • Assistance: OSCI volunteers will be on-site to offer support, guidance, and assistance with fishing techniques.
  • Refreshments: Light snacks and beverages will be available for participants.

Contact:
For questions or more information, contact us at matt@oregonsci.org or call 360-421-4354.

Come and enjoy a day of fishing and fun at Blue Lake Regional Park!

Date & Time: Sunday, April 20, 2025; 10 am to 4 pm

Location: Blue Lake Regional Park; 20500 NE Marine Dr, Fairview, OR 97024

 

Saturday, May 10th - Fishing at Jackson County Expo Ponds + -

Registration and additional details coming soon!

 

Fishing at Jackson County Expo ponds

Join us for a day of fishing and community connection at the Jackson County Expo ponds. This event is designed for anglers of all abilities, providing an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors in a supportive environment. 

Contact:
For questions or more information, contact us at matt@oregonsci.org.

Come and enjoy a day of fishing and fun!

Date & Time: Saturday, May 10, 2025; 10 am to 3 pm

Location: Jackson County Expo Ponds; 1 Peninger Rd, Central Point, OR 97502

 

Sunday, May 18th - Carp Fishing at Fernhill Wetlands + -

Registration and additional details coming soon!

Carp Fishing at Fernhill Wetlands

Join us for a day of fishing and community connection. This event is designed for anglers of all abilities, providing an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors in a supportive environment. 

 

Contact:
For questions or more information, contact us at matt@oregonsci.org.

Come and enjoy a day of fishing and fun!

Date & Time: Sunday, May 18, 2025; 10 am to 3 pm

Location: Fernhill Wetlands Nature Trail, Forest Grove, OR 97116

 

Wheelchair Maintenance Workshops

Friday, March 28th - Klamath Falls Public Health; Klamath Falls, OR + -

Join us  for a no cost wheelchair maintenance workshop at Klamath County Public Health! You are free to use the tools and space to do your own maintenance or get help from the supportive volunteer bicycle technicians. We also welcome bike mechanics who want to learn how to support wheelchair users who rely on bike shops for maintenance.

The goal of this program is to provide tools and equipment to support learning, entry-level maintenance, and repairs for anyone who wants to learn more about wheelchair maintenance or is experiencing an urgent need.

It’s free and fun to attend! Many people come to socialize and share tips and tricks of SCI life. Limited space is available, please register in advance.

Register for the event.

  1. First time in 2025? Complete the annual waiver – https://tinyurl.com/2025WMWKFalls
  2. Volunteering? Complete the volunteer form – https://tinyurl.com/oscivolunteer

Learn more about our Wheelchair Maintenance Workshops.

 

Time – 2 pm – 4 pm
Location – Klamath County Public Health; 3314 Vandenberg Ave, Klamath Falls, OR 97603

 

Tuesday, April 8th - Bike Farm; Portland, OR + -

Join us and our friends at Bike Farm for a no cost wheelchair maintenance workshop! You are free to use the tools and space to do your own maintenance or get help from the supportive volunteer bicycle technicians. We also welcome bike mechanics who want to learn how to support wheelchair users who rely on bike shops for maintenance.

The goal of this program is to provide tools and equipment to support learning, entry-level maintenance, and repairs for anyone who wants to learn more about wheelchair maintenance or is experiencing an urgent need.

It’s free and fun to attend! Many people come to socialize and share tips and tricks of SCI life. Limited space is available, please register in advance.

Register – https://tinyurl.com/WMWSignUp

  1. First time in 2025? Complete the annual waiver – https://tinyurl.com/2025WMWPDX
  2. Volunteering? Complete the volunteer form – https://tinyurl.com/oscivolunteer

Learn more about our Wheelchair Maintenance Workshops.

 

Time – 5 pm – 7 pm
Location – Bike Farm; 1810 NE 1st Ave, Portland, OR 97212

Parking – metered street parking is available

 

Thursday, April 10th - SHIFT Community Cycles; Eugene, OR + -

Join us and our friends at Shift Community Cycles for a no cost wheelchair maintenance workshop! You are free to use the tools and space to do your own maintenance or get help from the supportive volunteer bicycle technicians. We also welcome bike mechanics who want to learn how to support wheelchair users who rely on bike shops for maintenance.

The goal of this program is to provide tools and equipment to support learning, entry-level maintenance, and repairs for anyone who wants to learn more about wheelchair maintenance or is experiencing an urgent need.

It’s free and fun to attend! Many people come to socialize and share tips and tricks of SCI life. Limited space is available, please register in advance.

Register for the event.

  1. First time in 2025? Complete the annual waiver – https://tinyurl.com/WMWSHIFT
  2. Volunteering? Complete the volunteer form – https://tinyurl.com/oscivolunteer

Learn more about our Wheelchair Maintenance Workshops.

 

Time – 6 pm – 8 pm
Location – Shift Community Cycles; 811 W 6th Ave, Eugene, OR 97402

 

Tuesday, May 13th - Bike Farm; Portland, OR + -

Join us and our friends at Bike Farm for a no cost wheelchair maintenance workshop! You are free to use the tools and space to do your own maintenance or get help from the supportive volunteer bicycle technicians. We also welcome bike mechanics who want to learn how to support wheelchair users who rely on bike shops for maintenance.

The goal of this program is to provide tools and equipment to support learning, entry-level maintenance, and repairs for anyone who wants to learn more about wheelchair maintenance or is experiencing an urgent need.

It’s free and fun to attend! Many people come to socialize and share tips and tricks of SCI life. Limited space is available, please register in advance.

Register – https://tinyurl.com/WMWSignUp

  1. First time in 2025? Complete the annual waiver – https://tinyurl.com/2025WMWPDX
  2. Volunteering? Complete the volunteer form – https://tinyurl.com/oscivolunteer

Learn more about our Wheelchair Maintenance Workshops.

 

Time – 5 pm – 7 pm
Location – Bike Farm; 1810 NE 1st Ave, Portland, OR 97212

Parking – metered street parking is available

 

Thursday, May 15th - Talent Maker City; Talent, OR + -

Join us and our friends at Talent Maker City for a no cost wheelchair maintenance workshop! You are free to use the tools and space to do your own maintenance or get help from the supportive volunteer bicycle technicians. We also welcome bike mechanics who want to learn how to support wheelchair users who rely on bike shops for maintenance.

The goal of this program is to provide tools and equipment to support learning, entry-level maintenance, and repairs for anyone who wants to learn more about wheelchair maintenance or is experiencing an urgent need.

It’s free and fun to attend! Many people come to socialize and share tips and tricks of SCI life. Limited space is available, please register in advance.

Register for the event.

  1. First time in 2025? Complete the annual waiver – https://tinyurl.com/WMWTMC
  2. Volunteering? Complete the volunteer form – https://tinyurl.com/oscivolunteer

Learn more about our Wheelchair Maintenance Workshops.

 

Time – 5 pm – 7 pm
Location – Talent Maker City; 109 Talent Ave, Talent, OR 97540

 

Tuesday, May 20th - SHIFT Community Cycles; Eugene, OR + -

Join us and our friends at Shift Community Cycles for a no cost wheelchair maintenance workshop! You are free to use the tools and space to do your own maintenance or get help from the supportive volunteer bicycle technicians. We also welcome bike mechanics who want to learn how to support wheelchair users who rely on bike shops for maintenance.

The goal of this program is to provide tools and equipment to support learning, entry-level maintenance, and repairs for anyone who wants to learn more about wheelchair maintenance or is experiencing an urgent need.

It’s free and fun to attend! Many people come to socialize and share tips and tricks of SCI life. Limited space is available, please register in advance.

Register for the event.

  1. First time in 2025? Complete the annual waiver – https://tinyurl.com/WMWSHIFT
  2. Volunteering? Complete the volunteer form – https://tinyurl.com/oscivolunteer

Learn more about our Wheelchair Maintenance Workshops.

 

Time – 6 pm – 8 pm
Location – Shift Community Cycles; 811 W 6th Ave, Eugene, OR 97402

 

Community Meet-ups

Portland Meet-ups

Monday, March 31st - Lucky Lab Beer Hall + -

Stay connected, stay healthy! Our meet-ups are a great place to meet new friends and catch up with old ones. Our community health workers will be on hand to provide information about COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in the metro area or answer any questions you may have. These meet-ups are open to anyone affect by SCI or paralysis.

We hope you’ll join us!

 

Time – 6pm – 9pm
Location – Lucky Lab Beer Hall; 1945 NW Quimby St, Portland, OR 97209

 

Monday, April 28th - Lucky Lab Beer Hall + -

Stay connected, stay healthy! Our meet-ups are a great place to meet new friends and catch up with old ones. Our community health workers will be on hand to provide information about COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in the metro area or answer any questions you may have. These meet-ups are open to anyone affect by SCI or paralysis.

We hope you’ll join us!

 

Time – 6pm – 9pm
Location – Lucky Lab Beer Hall; 1945 NW Quimby St, Portland, OR 97209

 

Monday, May 26th - Lucky Lab Beer Hall + -

Stay connected, stay healthy! Our meet-ups are a great place to meet new friends and catch up with old ones. Our community health workers will be on hand to provide information about COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in the metro area or answer any questions you may have. These meet-ups are open to anyone affect by SCI or paralysis.

We hope you’ll join us!

 

Time – 6pm – 9pm
Location – Lucky Lab Beer Hall; 1945 NW Quimby St, Portland, OR 97209

 

2025 Dates & Locations in Portland + -

If you have ideas or suggestions for accessible meeting places in the Portland Metro area, please reach out to us at contact@oregonsci.org to let us know.

Southern Oregon Meet-ups

Saturday, April 12th - Mountain Mike's Pizza; Klamath Falls, OR + -

Stay connected, stay healthy! Our meet-ups are a great place to meet new friends and catch up with old ones. Our community health workers will be on hand to provide information about COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in the metro area or answer any questions you may have. These meet-ups are open to anyone affect by SCI or paralysis.

We hope you’ll join us!

Time – 2pm
Location – Mountain Mike’s Pizza; 3430 Washburn Way, Klamath Falls, OR 97603

 

Sunday, May 18th - Jackson Creek Pizza Co, Medford + -

Stay connected, stay healthy! Our meet-ups are a great place to meet new friends and catch up with old ones. Our community health workers will be on hand to provide information about COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in the metro area or answer any questions you may have. These meet-ups are open to anyone affect by SCI or paralysis.

We hope you’ll join us!

Time – 4pm
Location – Jackson Creek Pizza Co.; 700 Biddle Rd, Medford, OR 97504

 

2025 Dates & Locations in Southern Oregon + -

If you have ideas or suggestions for accessible meeting places in the Southern Oregon area, please reach out to us at contact@oregonsci.org to let us know.

Salem Meet-ups

Tuesday, April 1st - Gilgamesh Brewing: The Campus + -

Stay connected, stay healthy! Our meet-ups are a great place to meet new friends and catch up with old ones. Our community health workers will be on hand to provide information about COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in the metro area or answer any questions you may have. These meet-ups are open to anyone affect by SCI or paralysis.

We hope you’ll join us!

Time – 6pm
Location – Gilgamesh Brewing: The Campus; 2065 Madrona Ave SE, Salem, OR 97302

 

Tuesday, May 6th - Gilgamesh Brewing: The Campus + -

Stay connected, stay healthy! Our meet-ups are a great place to meet new friends and catch up with old ones. Our community health workers will be on hand to provide information about COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in the metro area or answer any questions you may have. These meet-ups are open to anyone affect by SCI or paralysis.

We hope you’ll join us!

Time – 6pm
Location – Gilgamesh Brewing: The Campus; 2065 Madrona Ave SE, Salem, OR 97302

 

2024 Dates & Locations in Salem + -

If you have ideas or suggestions for accessible meeting places in the Salem area, please reach out to us at contact@oregonsci.org to let us know.

Encuentros en Español

Miércoles, 2 de Abril - Encuentro Virtual + -

¡Manténgase conectado, manténgase saludable! Los encuentros son un excelente lugar para conocer nuevos amigos y ponerse al día con amigos.

Nuestros promotores de salud comunitarios estarán disponibles para brindar información sobre las oportunidades de vacunación contra el COVID-19 y responder preguntas. Nuestras reuniones están abiertas a cualquier persona afectada por lesiones medulares o parálisis.

¡Esperamos que te unas a nosotros!

Regístrese y únase a la reunión

¡Aprenda más sobre nuestras Encuentros de la Comunidad!

Miércoles, 16 de Abril - Encuentro Virtual + -

¡Manténgase conectado, manténgase saludable! Los encuentros son un excelente lugar para conocer nuevos amigos y ponerse al día con amigos.

Nuestros promotores de salud comunitarios estarán disponibles para brindar información sobre las oportunidades de vacunación contra el COVID-19 y responder preguntas. Nuestras reuniones están abiertas a cualquier persona afectada por lesiones medulares o parálisis.

¡Esperamos que te unas a nosotros!

Regístrese y únase a la reunión

¡Aprenda más sobre nuestras Encuentros de la Comunidad!

2025 Fechas + -
  • Miércoles, 5 de Febrero – Encuentro Virtual
  • Miércoles, 19 de Febrero – Encuentro Virtual
  • Miércoles, 5 de Marzo – Encuentro Virtual
  • Miércoles, 19 de Marzo – Encuentro Virtual
  • Miércoles, 2 de Abril – Encuentro Virtual
  • Miércoles, 16 de Abril – Encuentro Virtual
  • Miércoles, 7 de Mayo – Encuentro Virtual
  • Miércoles, 21 de Mayo – Encuentro Virtual
  • Miércoles, 4 de Junio – Encuentro Virtual
  • Miércoles, 18 de Junio – Encuentro Virtual

Contact us

Oregon Spinal Cord Injury Connection

6645 NE 78th Ct C6
Portland, OR 97217

Email: contact@oregonsci.org