BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Autism Society Mahoning Valley - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Autism Society Mahoning Valley X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://autismmv.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Autism Society Mahoning Valley REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250320T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250320T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005815 CREATED:20250308T184819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250308T184819Z UID:5184-1742491800-1742497200@autismmv.org SUMMARY:Family Outing - Austintown Bounce! DESCRIPTION:Join us for our March 2025 Family Outing on Thursday\, March 20th  from 5:30-7pm at Bounce! in Austintown. \nWe will cover the cost of children with autism ages 12 and under – must be pre-registered by March 19th at Noon.   \n$8/person is our discounted group cost for siblings to attend –  \nplease pay Bounce! for any siblings attending. \nOpen to children with autism who are under 12 and their siblings 12 and under.   \nThe snack bar will be open. Children must wear socks. \n  \n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. URL:https://autismmv.org/event/family-outing-austintown-bounce/ LOCATION:Bounce!\, 6000 Mahoning Ave\, Ste 520\, Austintown\, OH\, 44515\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Autism Society of Mahoning Valley":MAILTO:info@autismmv.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250320T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250320T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005815 CREATED:20250303T150117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T150117Z UID:5093-1742463000-1742468400@autismmv.org SUMMARY:Coffee\, Tea and Autism Morning Support Group DESCRIPTION:Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. URL:https://autismmv.org/event/coffee-tea-and-autism-morning-support-group-2/ LOCATION:Perkin’s Restaurant\, 5550 Interstate Blvd\, Austintown\, OH\, 44515\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Autism Society of Mahoning Valley":MAILTO:info@autismmv.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250315T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250315T143000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005815 CREATED:20250308T192305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250308T192305Z UID:5186-1742036400-1742049000@autismmv.org SUMMARY:Social Connections March 2025 DESCRIPTION:If you are interested in joining please reach out to Social Connections facilitator prior to the date to socialconnections@autismmv.org to register URL:https://autismmv.org/event/social-connections-march-2025/ LOCATION:Past Times Arcade\, 419 North State Street\, Girard\, OH\, 44420\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Autism Society of Mahoning Valley":MAILTO:info@autismmv.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250305T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250305T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005815 CREATED:20250211T223948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T212605Z UID:5037-1741199400-1741204800@autismmv.org SUMMARY:Mom's Night Out - March 2025 DESCRIPTION:Registrations have closed!\n\nJoin us at Barry Dyngles in Austintown on Wednesday\, March 5th at 6:30pm.\n\nRSVP Required. Register below.  We plan to text the day before or day of to confirm that you are still attending.  Please reply promptly so that we can make our needed table reservations. URL:https://autismmv.org/event/moms-night-out-march-2025/ LOCATION:Barry Dyngles\, 1601 S. Raccoon Rd\, Austintown\, OH\, 44515\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Autism Society of Mahoning Valley":MAILTO:info@autismmv.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250226T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250226T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005815 CREATED:20250207T172408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T122304Z UID:5020-1740591000-1740596400@autismmv.org SUMMARY:Mahoning Valley Warrior Kickoff Celebration DESCRIPTION:Get ready to rally for autism awareness and support in the Mahoning Valley! Join us on Wednesday\, February 26th\, from 5:30-7:00 PM at the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (305 Wick Ave\, Youngstown\, OH 44503) for an exciting evening of community\, learning\, and fun! \n🌟 What to Expect:\n✅ Launch of the Mahoning Valley Warrior website & event registration 🌐\n✅ Tips & tricks to grow your Warrior team 📈\n✅ Delicious food & fun activities (thanks to the library!) 🎨📚\n✅ Meet past teams\, welcome new ones\, and learn how YOU can support the autism community! \nWhether you’re a returning Warrior\, a new supporter\, or just want to learn how to make a difference\, we can’t wait to see you there! Let’s come together to create an inclusive and empowered Mahoning Valley! 💙♾️ \n📅 Save the date & spread the word!\n📢 Tag your team\, invite friends\, and let’s make this the best year yet! \n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. URL:https://autismmv.org/event/mahoning-valley-warrior-kickoff-celebration/ LOCATION:Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County – Downtown Youngstown\, 305 Wick Ave\, Youngstown\, OH\, 44503\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Autism Society of Mahoning Valley":MAILTO:info@autismmv.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250221T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250221T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005815 CREATED:20250116T154926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T145840Z UID:4875-1740159000-1740168000@autismmv.org SUMMARY:Family Outing - Bowling February 2025 DESCRIPTION:Join us for our February 2025 Family Bowling Outing on Friday\, February 21st at 5:30pm at Boardman Lanes in Boardman. \nPlease arrive by 5:30pm if possible so we can start grouping families per lane.  Do not register unless you are planning on attending so that we don’t reserve more lanes than we need. \nWe will cover the cost of children\, teens and adults with autism.  $9/person is our discounted group cost for the rest of the family for two games and shoe rental. \nOpen to all ages including Autistic adults and siblings too! \nRegistrations are CLOSED! \nThank you all who are registered! URL:https://autismmv.org/event/family-outing-bowling-february-2025/ LOCATION:Boardman Lanes\, 7524 Market Street\, Boardman\, OH\, 44512\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Autism Society of Mahoning Valley":MAILTO:info@autismmv.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250220T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250220T103000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005815 CREATED:20250116T152138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T172128Z UID:4866-1740043800-1740047400@autismmv.org SUMMARY:Coffee\, Tea and Autism Morning Support Group February 2025 DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, February 20th at 9:30AM at Perkins\n\n\n\nPerkins\, Austintown — Note – New Location we are trying for February.\n(Patriot Blvd. near the I-80 intersection\, across from Starbucks and next to Wendy’s)\n\n\n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. URL:https://autismmv.org/event/coffee-tea-and-autism-morning-support-group-with-the-autism-society-of-mahoning-valley/ LOCATION:Perkin’s Restaurant\, 5550 Interstate Blvd\, Austintown\, OH\, 44515\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Autism Society of Mahoning Valley":MAILTO:info@autismmv.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250215T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250215T143000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005815 CREATED:20250116T152936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T152936Z UID:4870-1739617200-1739629800@autismmv.org SUMMARY:Social Connections February 2025 DESCRIPTION:February 15 @ 11:00 am – 2:30 pm \n\n\nSocial Connections – our monthly Social Connections group is going strong and our tweens\, teens and adults love it! We welcome new participants at this time!\nContact our Social Connections Facilitator\, Jennifer Groce at socialconnections@autismmv.org with any questions or for program details\nor for required program registration signup go to:\nAutismMV.org/social\nThis group meets monthly and attendance is required monthly.\n\nSaturday\, February 15\, 2025- Social Connections – Pizza Bake and OOD (Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities) Information Session \nEvent Address: The Bistro at MCCTC \n                            7300 N. Palmyra Rd.\n                            Canfield\, OH 44406 \n\nTween/Teen Group 1: 11:00AM-12:30PM\nAdult Group 2: 1:00PM-2:30PM \nFood: We will be baking our own pizza! Chips and drinks will also be provided. Please email me with any dietary restrictions or needs. \nCost: $15 to help cover the cost of the instructor and usage fees for the Bistro. \nParents/guardians\, we will have OOD (Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities) attending to provide information to you and our members. Please make room in your schedule to attend. This will be valuable information for our teens and young adults. This presentation will take place for the last 20 minutes of our session. \nSocial Connections will typically be held the 3rd Saturday of every month. Email us at socialconnections@autismmv.org with any questions.\n\n\n*If you are already enrolled in Social Connections check your email for current registration form or email Jennifer at: socialconnections@autismmv.org\nThis monthly social connections group will be facilitated by professionals to empower our Autistic community to develop confidence and ease in social situations. Our mission is to create lasting friendships within and beyond our group. To achieve this important goal\, we are searching for individuals who can participate regularly. Please only register if you plan on attending consistently in order to promote meaningful relationships.\nSocial Connections is currently a no-cost program\, other than event day expenses (example: $15 for bowling\, shoe rental\, and lunch costs). **We are actively searching for annual and monthly business sponsors to help with future costs – please contact us!\nSocial Connections is appropriate for tweens/teens (12-17 yo) and young adults (18-35 yo) with autism with low to moderate support needs. Individuals need to be able to communicate verbally\, or communicate well with an AAC device. Individuals should be able to participate on their own with minimal support. Parents or caregivers are to attend but should sit off from the group. Activity costs vary based on each month’s event\, but will be kept minimal. Each group is only open to 20 individuals at this time. If there is a need we will happily expand the group and hire additional professional staff. We will be sending out a full online survey to gather more information soon to those who register.\nThe Social Connections Group is being facilitated by Jennifer Groce. Jennifer is an intervention specialist at Potential Development. We plan to have an additional 1-2 professional support staff to assist. Our support staff includes: Jessica (teacher at Youngstown City Schools) and Joe or Julia\, BCBAs from the Rich Center for Autism.\nAlmost 8 years ago Social Connections was a program of the then Autism Society of Ohio\, Mahoning Valley. We were then ready to launch for April 2020 and then the pandemic hit. So we are excited to bring back this program to help teens and young adults meet and work on their social skills in a relaxed and fun way. URL:https://autismmv.org/event/social-connections-february-2025/ LOCATION:Mahoning County Career and Technical Center\, 7300 N Palmyra Rd\, Canfield\, OH\, 44406\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Autism Society of Mahoning Valley":MAILTO:info@autismmv.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250205T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250205T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005815 CREATED:20250116T150233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T171829Z UID:4864-1738780200-1738785600@autismmv.org SUMMARY:Mom's Night Out February 2025 DESCRIPTION:Moms’ Night Out!\n\nJoin us at Coaches in Austintown on Wednesday\, February 5th at 6:30pm.\nRSVP Required. Register below.  We plan to text the day before or day of to confirm that you are still attending.  Please reply promptly so that we can make our needed table reservations.\n\n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. URL:https://autismmv.org/event/moms-night-out-february-2025/ LOCATION:Coaches Burger Bar\, 5529 Mahoning Avenue\, Austintown\, 44515\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Autism Society of Mahoning Valley":MAILTO:info@autismmv.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250130T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250130T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005815 CREATED:20241216T212205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T004153Z UID:4831-1738260000-1738267200@autismmv.org SUMMARY:Dads' Night Out - January 2025 DESCRIPTION:Dad’s Night Out!\n\nJoin us at Westside Bowl on Thursday\, January 30 at 6pm. Please bring $10 cash for bowling and we’ll take care of pizza for all of our amazing dads (stepdads\, granddads also welcome).\n\nYour co-hosts are Board Member and Autism Dad\, Michael Mock and our I&R Director’s Husband and Autism Dad\, Ted Suzelis\n\nThis is a casual event to chat and meet other dads\, stepdads and grandfathers for support.\nRSVP Required. Register below.\n\n\n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. URL:https://autismmv.org/event/dads-night-out-january-2025/ LOCATION:Westside Bowl\, 2617 Mahoning Ave\, Youngstown\, OH\, 44509\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Autism Society of Mahoning Valley":MAILTO:info@autismmv.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250118T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250118T143000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005815 CREATED:20241216T213514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T213514Z UID:4834-1737198000-1737210600@autismmv.org SUMMARY:Social Connections - January 2025 DESCRIPTION:Social Connections – our monthly Social Connections group is going strong and our tweens\, teens and adults love it! We welcome new participants at this time!\nContact our Social Connections Facilitator\, Jennifer Groce at socialconnections@autismmv.org with any questions or for program details\nor for required program registration signup go to:\nAutismMV.org/social\nThis group meets monthly and attendance is required monthly.\n\nOur January 2025 Event will be on Saturday\, January 18. RSVP by January 13.\nDetails will be provided to registered program participants.\n\nThis event is part of our Social Connections Monthly Program. Come together with others to share interests\, overcome challenges and form friendships in a supportive environment.\nMost event times are but are subject to change as needed.\n— Tween/Teen Group (ages 12-17 yo) – 11am-12:30pm\n— Young Adult Group (ages 18-35 yo) – 1-2:30pm\n\n*If you are already enrolled in Social Connections check your email for current registration form or email Jennifer at: socialconnections@autismmv.org\nThis monthly social connections group will be facilitated by professionals to empower our Autistic community to develop confidence and ease in social situations. Our mission is to create lasting friendships within and beyond our group. To achieve this important goal\, we are searching for individuals who can participate regularly. Please only register if you plan on attending consistently in order to promote meaningful relationships.\nSocial Connections is currently a no-cost program\, other than event day expenses (example: $15 for bowling\, shoe rental\, and lunch costs). **We are actively searching for annual and monthly business sponsors to help with future costs – please contact us!\nSocial Connections is appropriate for tweens/teens (12-17 yo) and young adults (18-35 yo) with autism with low to moderate support needs. Individuals need to be able to communicate verbally\, or communicate well with an AAC device. Individuals should be able to participate on their own with minimal support. Parents or caregivers are to attend but should sit off from the group. Activity costs vary based on each month’s event\, but will be kept minimal. Each group is only open to 20 individuals at this time. If there is a need we will happily expand the group and hire additional professional staff. We will be sending out a full online survey to gather more information soon to those who register.\nThe Social Connections Group is being facilitated by Jennifer Groce. Jennifer is an intervention specialist at Potential Development. We plan to have an additional 1-2 professional support staff to assist. Our support staff includes: Jessica (teacher at Youngstown City Schools) and Joe or Julia\, BCBAs from the Rich Center for Autism.\nAlmost 8 years ago Social Connections was a program of the then Autism Society of Ohio\, Mahoning Valley. We were then ready to launch for April 2020 and then the pandemic hit. So we are excited to bring back this program to help teens and young adults meet and work on their social skills in a relaxed and fun way. URL:https://autismmv.org/event/social-connections-january-2025/ LOCATION:Boardman Lanes\, 7524 Market Street\, Boardman\, OH\, 44512\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Autism Society of Mahoning Valley":MAILTO:info@autismmv.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250116T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250116T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005815 CREATED:20241216T190908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T190908Z UID:4824-1737019800-1737025200@autismmv.org SUMMARY:Coffee\, Tea and Autism Morning Support Group for Caregivers - January 2025 DESCRIPTION:Coffee\, Tea and Autism Morning Support Group with the Autism Society of Mahoning Valley\nThursday\, January 16 at 9:30AM at Perkins\nPerkins\, Austintown — Note – New Location we are trying for January.\n(Patriot Blvd. near the I-80 intersection\, across from Starbucks and next to Wendy’s)\n\nThank you to our facilitator\, Kesha Lampley\, LSW and Robin Suzelis\, ASMV Director for hosting.\n\n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. URL:https://autismmv.org/event/coffee-tea-and-autism-morning-support-group-for-caregivers-january-2025/ LOCATION:Perkin’s Restaurant\, 5550 Interstate Blvd\, Austintown\, OH\, 44515\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Autism Society of Mahoning Valley":MAILTO:info@autismmv.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250108T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250108T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005815 CREATED:20241216T181003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T181003Z UID:4821-1736361000-1736368200@autismmv.org SUMMARY:Moms' Night Out - January 2025 DESCRIPTION:Moms’ Night Out!\n\nJoin us at O’Charley’s in Niles on Wednesday\, January 8 at 6:30pm.\nRSVP Required. Register below.  We plan to text the day before or day of to confirm that you are still attending.  Please reply promptly so that we can make our needed table reservations.\n\n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. URL:https://autismmv.org/event/moms-night-out-january-2025/ LOCATION:O’Charley’s Restaurant & Bar\, 5789 Mines Road\, Niles\, OH\, 44446\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Autism Society of Mahoning Valley":MAILTO:info@autismmv.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241214T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241214T143000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005815 CREATED:20241116T001340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241116T001340Z UID:4673-1734174000-1734186600@autismmv.org SUMMARY:Social Connections December 2024 DESCRIPTION:Social Connections – our monthly Social Connections group is going strong and our tweens\, teens and adults love it! We welcome new participants at this time!\nContact our Social Connections Facilitator\, Jennifer Groce at socialconnections@autismmv.org with any questions or for program details\nor for required program registration signup go to:\nAutismMV.org/social\nThis group meets monthly and attendance is required monthly.\nOur November Event will be on Saturday\, December 14th (moved to 2nd Saturday of the month due to holidays). RSVP by December 10th.\nDetails will be provided to registered participants.\n\nThis event is part of our Social Connections Monthly Program. Come together with others to share interests\, overcome challenges and form friendships in a supportive environment.\nMost event times are but are subject to change as needed.\n— Tween/Teen Group (ages 12-17 yo) – 11am-12:30pm\n— Young Adult Group (ages 18-35 yo) – 1-2:30pm\n\n*If you are already enrolled in Social Connections check your email for current registration form or email Jennifer at: socialconnections@autismmv.org\nThis monthly social connections group will be facilitated by professionals to empower our Autistic community to develop confidence and ease in social situations. Our mission is to create lasting friendships within and beyond our group. To achieve this important goal\, we are searching for individuals who can participate regularly. Please only register if you plan on attending consistently in order to promote meaningful relationships.\nSocial Connections is currently a no-cost program\, other than event day expenses (example: $15 for bowling\, shoe rental\, and lunch costs). **We are actively searching for annual and monthly business sponsors to help with future costs – please contact us!\nSocial Connections is appropriate for tweens/teens (12-17 yo) and young adults (18-35 yo) with autism with low to moderate support needs. Individuals need to be able to communicate verbally\, or communicate well with an AAC device. Individuals should be able to participate on their own with minimal support. Parents or caregivers are to attend but should sit off from the group. Activity costs vary based on each month’s event\, but will be kept minimal. Each group is only open to 20 individuals at this time. If there is a need we will happily expand the group and hire additional professional staff. We will be sending out a full online survey to gather more information soon to those who register.\nThe Social Connections Group is being facilitated by Jennifer Groce. Jennifer is an intervention specialist at Potential Development. We plan to have an additional 1-2 professional support staff to assist. Our support staff includes: Jessica (teacher at Youngstown City Schools) and Joe or Julia\, BCBAs from the Rich Center for Autism.\nAlmost 8 years ago Social Connections was a program of the then Autism Society of Ohio\, Mahoning Valley. We were then ready to launch for April 2020 and then the pandemic hit. So we are excited to bring back this program to help teens and young adults meet and work on their social skills in a relaxed and fun way. URL:https://autismmv.org/event/social-connections-december-2024/ LOCATION:Coaches Burger Bar\, 5529 Mahoning Avenue\, Austintown\, 44515\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Autism Society of Mahoning Valley":MAILTO:info@autismmv.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241212T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241212T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005815 CREATED:20241116T001110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241116T001110Z UID:4671-1733995800-1734001200@autismmv.org SUMMARY:Coffee\, Tea and Autism Morning Support Group for Caregivers - December 2024 DESCRIPTION:Coffee\, Tea and Autism Morning Support Group with the Autism Society of Mahoning Valley\nThursday\, December 12 at 9:30AM (please note date change\, 2nd Thursday instead of 3rd due to the holidays)\nCracker Barrell\, Austintown\n\nThank you to our facilitator\, Kesha Lampley\, LSW and Robin Suzelis\, ASMV Director for hosting.\n\n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. URL:https://autismmv.org/event/coffee-tea-and-autism-morning-support-group-for-caregivers-december-2024/ LOCATION:Cracker Barrel\, 5600 Patriot Blvd\, Austintown\, OH\, 44515\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Autism Society of Mahoning Valley":MAILTO:info@autismmv.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241208T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241208T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005815 CREATED:20241205T160921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T160921Z UID:4800-1733650200-1733655600@autismmv.org SUMMARY:Goodnites Distribution Program - December 2024 - For those pre-registered for Special Santa Event Only DESCRIPTION:Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. URL:https://autismmv.org/event/goodnites-distribution-program-december-2024-for-those-pre-registered-for-special-santa-event-only/ LOCATION:Eastwood Mall\, 5555 Youngstown Warren Rd\, Niles\, OH\, 44446\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Autism Society of Mahoning Valley":MAILTO:info@autismmv.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241208T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241208T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005815 CREATED:20241116T004133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T235413Z UID:4675-1733648400-1733655600@autismmv.org SUMMARY:Special Santa 2024 - Event is now full DESCRIPTION:We have closed Special Santa registrations. If you need a special event to be able to visit with Santa\, please email Robin at robin@autismmv.org and she will add you to a waiting list or may be able to have you come early. We will do our best to get in families that truly need this event.  Thank you. \nJoin us on Sunday\, December 8th from 9-11am for our annual Special Santa event at Eastwood Mall.\nPlease only register for our Special Santa event if attending a community holiday event would be difficult for your child to attend due to their autism needs.\nWe want to be able to accommodate Autistic individuals who truly need this event to have a holiday event and only have 2 hours for this event. \nWe will be set up just past the food court. Free event\, however Photos with Santa are not free\, but are available at regular mall photo prices (we have submitted for a sponsorship and are waiting on reply).\nLots of holiday crafts and games too! Train operator has been notified and is planning on attending for the kids. Open to individuals with autism and their siblings.  The photo can be taken just of the child (children) with Santa or with parent(s) too. 1 photo per family unless there is no wait\, in order to get in all of the families. \nPlease write down your time when you are registering as we have a small staff and may not be able to return calls/emails regarding times. \nYour registered time is your time to visit with Santa and we will do our best to keep our Santa visits on time.  You can enjoy the crafts\, games\, and train rides before or after your time with Santa. \n  URL:https://autismmv.org/event/special-santa-2024/ LOCATION:Eastwood Mall\, 5555 Youngstown Warren Rd\, Niles\, OH\, 44446\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Autism Society of Mahoning Valley":MAILTO:info@autismmv.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241204T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241204T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005815 CREATED:20241116T000331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241116T000331Z UID:4669-1733337000-1733344200@autismmv.org SUMMARY:Moms' Night Out - December 2024 DESCRIPTION:Moms’ Night Out!\n\nJoin us at El Jalapeno II in Austintown on Wednesday\, December 4 at 6:30pm.\nRSVP Required. Register below.  We plan to text the day before or day of to confirm that you are still attending.  Please reply promptly so that we can make needed table reservations.\n\n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. URL:https://autismmv.org/event/moms-night-out-december-2024/ LOCATION:El Jalapeno II\, 4626 Mahoning Ave\, Austintown\, OH\, 44515\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Autism Society of Mahoning Valley":MAILTO:info@autismmv.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241123T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241123T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005815 CREATED:20241115T235720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T235720Z UID:4666-1732359600-1732366800@autismmv.org SUMMARY:November Family Outing 2024 - Sensory Friendly Movie - Red One DESCRIPTION:Join us for our November Family Outing on Saturday\, November 23rd at 11am for a Sensory-Friendly viewing of Red One at Regal Cinema South\, Boardman. \nThe movie is PG-13\, and is not an animated movie\, so please watch the trailer below to make sure it’s a good fit for your child. \nCosts: $10.49 child and senior price per person and $11.49 for adults (extra fees when booking online). \nBuy Tickets online HERE if you would like to reserve your seat.  It’s a big theater so pre-purchase tickets shouldn’t be needed. https://www.regmovies.com/movies/red-one-sensory-ho00017205?date=11-23-2024&site=0175&id=149488 \nWatch the Trailer HERE — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9q8VxAZJMY \nThe Autism Society of Mahoning Valley will provide fidget goodie bags to all those who pre-register to help keep hands busy.  Open to all ages and all special needs and siblings too! \nDescription — After a shocking abduction from the North Pole\, the Commander of the E.L.F. Task Force must partner with the world’s most infamous bounty hunter to save Christmas. Director: Jake Kasdan Writers: Chris Morgan Stars: Chris Evans\, Kiernan Shipka\, Dwayne Johnson\, Lucy Liu\, Bonnie Hunt\, J.K. Simmons\, Nick Kroll\, Kristofer Hivju\, Mary Elizabeth Ellis\, Wesley Kimmel \n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. URL:https://autismmv.org/event/november-family-outing-2024-sensory-friendly-movie-red-one/ LOCATION:Regal Cinema South\, 7420 South Ave\, Boardman\, OH\, 44512\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Autism Society of Mahoning Valley":MAILTO:info@autismmv.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241121T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241121T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005815 CREATED:20241112T202514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T202514Z UID:4662-1732181400-1732186800@autismmv.org SUMMARY:Coffee\, Tea and Autism Morning Support Group for Caregivers - November 2024 DESCRIPTION:Coffee\, Tea and Autism Morning Support Group with the Autism Society of Mahoning Valley\nThursday\, November 21 at 9:30AM\nCracker Barrell\, Austintown\n\nThank you to our facilitator\, Kesha Lampley\, LSW and Robin Suzelis\, ASMV Director for hosting.\n\n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. URL:https://autismmv.org/event/coffee-tea-and-autism-morning-support-group-for-caregivers-november-2024/ LOCATION:Cracker Barrel\, 5600 Patriot Blvd\, Austintown\, OH\, 44515\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Autism Society of Mahoning Valley":MAILTO:info@autismmv.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241116T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241116T143000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005815 CREATED:20241112T202113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T202113Z UID:4655-1731754800-1731767400@autismmv.org SUMMARY:Social Connections November 2024 DESCRIPTION:Social Connections – our monthly Social Connections group is going strong and our tweens\, teens and adults love it! We welcome new participants at this time!\nContact our Social Connections Facilitator\, Jennifer Groce at socialconnections@autismmv.org with any questions or for program details\nor for required program registration signup go to:\nAutismMV.org/social\nThis group meets monthly and attendance is required monthly.\nOur November Event will be on Saturday\, November 16th. RSVP by November 13th.\nDetails will be provided to registered participants.\n\nThis event is part of our Social Connections Monthly Program. Come together with others to share interests\, overcome challenges and form friendships in a supportive environment.\nMost event times are but are subject to change as needed.\n— Tween/Teen Group (ages 12-17 yo) – 11am-12:30pm\n— Young Adult Group (ages 18-35 yo) – 1-2:30pm\n\n*If you are already enrolled in Social Connections check your email for current registration form or email Jennifer at: socialconnections@autismmv.org\nThis monthly social connections group will be facilitated by professionals to empower our Autistic community to develop confidence and ease in social situations. Our mission is to create lasting friendships within and beyond our group. To achieve this important goal\, we are searching for individuals who can participate regularly. Please only register if you plan on attending consistently in order to promote meaningful relationships.\nSocial Connections is currently a no-cost program\, other than event day expenses (example: $15 for bowling\, shoe rental\, and lunch costs). **We are actively searching for annual and monthly business sponsors to help with future costs – please contact us!\nSocial Connections is appropriate for tweens/teens (12-17 yo) and young adults (18-35 yo) with autism with low to moderate support needs. Individuals need to be able to communicate verbally\, or communicate well with an AAC device. Individuals should be able to participate on their own with minimal support. Parents or caregivers are to attend but should sit off from the group. Activity costs vary based on each month’s event\, but will be kept minimal. Each group is only open to 20 individuals at this time. If there is a need we will happily expand the group and hire additional professional staff. We will be sending out a full online survey to gather more information soon to those who register.\nThe Social Connections Group is being facilitated by Jennifer Groce. Jennifer is an intervention specialist at Potential Development. We plan to have an additional 1-2 professional support staff to assist. Our support staff includes: Jessica (teacher at Youngstown City Schools) and Joe or Julia\, BCBAs from the Rich Center for Autism.\nAlmost 8 years ago Social Connections was a program of the then Autism Society of Ohio\, Mahoning Valley. We were then ready to launch for April 2020 and then the pandemic hit. So we are excited to bring back this program to help teens and young adults meet and work on their social skills in a relaxed and fun way. URL:https://autismmv.org/event/social-connections-november-2024/ LOCATION:Crossroads Church\, 544 South Meridian Rd.\, Youngstown\, OH\, 44509\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Autism Society of Mahoning Valley":MAILTO:info@autismmv.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241112T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241112T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005815 CREATED:20241014T193217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T201418Z UID:4596-1731438000-1731441600@autismmv.org SUMMARY:DaniPlan Webinar - Being Re-scheduled DESCRIPTION:This event has been canceled and we will reschedule in 2025.  To learn more about their special needs family planning app go to: https://daniplan.com/ and you can sign up for it anytime. \n  \nJoin us on Tuesday\, November 12th at 7pm as we introduce a great special needs planning website to our families.  We will plan on 30-45 minutes. This webinar is open to all families caring for an Autistic child or adult in the Mahoning Valley or anywhere in Ohio\, PA or beyond. \nRegister HERE — https://daniplan.com/discover-the-dani-plan-autism-society-of-mahoning-valley/ \nWhen you sign up for this webinar you will get update emails and texts from Dani Plan.  We think this is a great product to purchase\, but you can unsubscribe from their list anytime. URL:https://autismmv.org/event/dani-plan-webinar/ ORGANIZER;CN="Autism Society of Mahoning Valley":MAILTO:info@autismmv.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241106T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241106T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005815 CREATED:20241104T002828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T002828Z UID:4643-1730917800-1730925000@autismmv.org SUMMARY:Moms' Night Out - November 2024 DESCRIPTION:Moms’ Night Out!\n\nJoin us at Barry Dyngles in Austintown on Wednesday\, November 6 at 6:30pm.  We may need to close reservations early for this Moms Night Out as Barry Dyngles can get busy so please register early.\nRSVP Required. Register below.  We plan to text the day before or day of to confirm that you are still attending.  Please reply promptly so that we can make needed table reservations.\n\n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. URL:https://autismmv.org/event/moms-night-out-november-2024/ LOCATION:Barry Dyngles\, 1601 S. Raccoon Rd\, Austintown\, OH\, 44515\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Autism Society of Mahoning Valley":MAILTO:info@autismmv.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241026T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241026T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005815 CREATED:20240905T173937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T173937Z UID:4453-1729944000-1729954800@autismmv.org SUMMARY:October 2024 Family Outing - Fall Harvest Festival & Trunk or Treat in partnership with AATAP DESCRIPTION:Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. URL:https://autismmv.org/event/october-2024-family-outing-fall-harvest-festival-trunk-or-treat-in-partnership-with-aatap/ LOCATION:Cornerhouse Christian Church\, 6954 Chestnut Ridge Rd S.E.\, Hubbard\, OH\, 44425\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Autism Society of Mahoning Valley":MAILTO:info@autismmv.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241026T111500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241026T143000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005815 CREATED:20240909T142303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T142304Z UID:4476-1729941300-1729953000@autismmv.org SUMMARY:Social Connections October 2024 DESCRIPTION:Social Connections – our monthly Social Connections group is going strong and our tweens\, teens and adults love it! We welcome new participants at this time!\nContact our Social Connections Facilitator\, Jennifer Groce at socialconnections@autismmv.org with any questions or for program details\nor for required program registration signup go to:\nAutismMV.org/social\nThis group meets monthly and attendance is required monthly.\nOur October Event will be on Saturday\, October 26th.\nDetails will be provided to registered participants.\n\nThis event is part of our Social Connections Monthly Program. Come together with others to share interests\, overcome challenges and form friendships in a supportive environment.\nMost event times are but are subject to change as needed.\n— Tween/Teen Group (ages 12-17 yo) – 11am-12:30pm – this month start time 11:15am\n— Young Adult Group (ages 18+) – 1-2:30pm\n*If you are already enrolled in Social Connections check your email for current registration form or email Jennifer at: socialconnections@autismmv.org\nThis monthly social connections group will be facilitated by professionals to empower our Autistic community to develop confidence and ease in social situations. Our mission is to create lasting friendships within and beyond our group. To achieve this important goal\, we are searching for individuals who can participate regularly. Please only register if you plan on attending consistently in order to promote meaningful relationships.\nSocial Connections is currently a no-cost program\, other than event day expenses (example: $15 for bowling\, shoe rental\, and lunch costs). **We are actively searching for annual and monthly business sponsors to help with future costs – please contact us!\nSocial Connections is appropriate for tweens/teens (12-17 yo) and young adults (18-35 yo) with autism with low to moderate support needs. Individuals need to be able to communicate verbally\, or communicate well with an AAC device. Individuals should be able to participate on their own with minimal support. Parents or caregivers are to attend but should sit off from the group. Activity costs vary based on each month’s event\, but will be kept minimal. Each group is only open to 20 individuals at this time. If there is a need we will happily expand the group and hire additional professional staff. We will be sending out a full online survey to gather more information soon to those who register.\nThe Social Connections Group is being facilitated by Jennifer Groce. Jennifer is an intervention specialist at Potential Development. We plan to have an additional 1-2 professional support staff to assist. Our support staff includes: Jessica (teacher at Youngstown City Schools) and Joe or Julia\, BCBAs from the Rich Center for Autism.\nAlmost 8 years ago Social Connections was a program of the then Autism Society of Ohio\, Mahoning Valley. We were then ready to launch for April 2020 and then the pandemic hit. So we are excited to bring back this program to help teens and young adults meet and work on their social skills in a relaxed and fun way. URL:https://autismmv.org/event/social-connections-october-2024/ LOCATION:Austintown Plaza – Old Casal’s Space – Not so Scary Haunted House\, 6000 Mahoning Ave\,\, Austintown\, OH\, 44515\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Autism Society of Mahoning Valley":MAILTO:info@autismmv.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241024T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241024T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005815 CREATED:20240928T192806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240928T192806Z UID:4534-1729792800-1729800000@autismmv.org SUMMARY:Dads' Night Out - October 2024 DESCRIPTION:Dad’s Night Out!\n\nJoin us at Steel Valley Brew Works on Thursday\, October 24 at 6pm.\nYour hosts are Board Member and Autism Dad\, Michael Mock and our Director’s Husband and Autism Dad\, Ted Suzelis\n\nThe Autism Society of Mahoning Valley will provide some appetizers for the table.  Feel free to order dinner and drinks.\nThis is a casual event to chat and meet other dads and for support.\nRSVP Required. Register below.\n\n\n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. URL:https://autismmv.org/event/dads-night-out-october-2024/ LOCATION:Steel Valley Brew Works\, 7401 Market Street\, Boardman\, OH\, 44512\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Autism Society of Mahoning Valley":MAILTO:info@autismmv.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241021T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241021T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005815 CREATED:20241011T145828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T150400Z UID:4585-1729504800-1729512000@autismmv.org SUMMARY:Clothed in Strength & Autism Society of Mahoning Valley Autism Single Mom Pop-Up Boutique DESCRIPTION:We are excited to partner with Clothed in Strength for an Autism Single Mom Pop-Up Boutique Event. Join us on Monday\, October 21st from 10am-Noon at 301 S. Main Street\, Poland\, OH. Items will be donated to moms.  \nIf you have childcare\, please enjoy this time to shop by yourself.  They do have a small playroom and we hope but can’t guarantee to have 1-2 support staff to provide light childcare at this time.  If you are a teacher\, aide\, nurse\, social worker\, or related and can volunteer please email our Director\, Robin at robin@autismmv.org.  \n\nClothed in Strength provides women’s and children’s clothing\, shoes\, household goods\, diapers\, and other needs.  Their mission is the bridge the gap between financial freedom and government assistance for low to moderate-income single mothers.  \n\n\nWe will provide information on our programs and will have a flyer with local resources to support autism families. Our mission is to create connections\, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully.  We understand when basic needs are not being met it can be difficult to focus on autism needs.  We hope this event and connecting families with another great local resource will help them.  If you have any of the above as donations please contact Clothed in Strength for their drop off instructions. Items should be new or in gently used condition.   \nA couple of housekeeping items from Clothed in Strength:\nThey require photo ID and verification of household. This could be custody papers or tax return with dependents shown. They serve single mothers currently raising dependent children. They also extend their services to grandmothers who have custody of their grandchildren. Parking is limited. If you don’t have mobility concerns and are safe to walk across the street if have children with you\, please park at the Poland Library or Town Hall across the street.  The Autism Society will provide reusable bags for this event.\n\n\n\n \n \n Clothed in Strength Shopping Event - October 2024\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Parent First Name*Parent Last Name*Email*\n \n Phone*Address*City*State*Zip*Name of Individual with Autism*Date of Birth (MM/DD/YY)*Name of Individual with AutismDate of Birth (MM/DD/YY)Name of Individual with AutismDate of Birth (MM/DD/YY)Name of Individual with AutismDate of Birth (MM/DD/YY)Number of People in your Family Attending? (Immediate Family Only)*How many children attending? (give one number please)*Photo Release* We will only take your photo if you agree the day of. We understand that this is not a photo event and want to respect our single mothers privacy. I give permission and consent to allow photographs to be taken during Autism Society of Mahoning Valley activities. I further give permission and consent that any such photographs may be published and used by Autism Society of Mahoning Valley and its agents\, to illustrate and promote its programming and fundraising efforts. Furthermore\, I grant the Autism Society of Mahoning Valley\, its representatives and employees the right to take photographs of me and my property in connection with the above-identified subject. I authorize the Autism Society of Mahoning Valley\, its assigns and transferees to copyright\, use and publish the same in print and/or electronically. I agree that Autism Society of Mahoning Valley may use such photographs of my family with or without my name and for any lawful purpose\, including for example such purposes as publicity\, illustration\, advertising\, and Web content. I have read and understand the above: By Submitting this form\, I am registering for the event and accepting the terms of this release form.Photo Session Time*\n \n \n 10:00am-10:30am\n \n \n \n 10:30am-11am\n \n \n \n 11am-11:30am\n \n \n \n 11:30am-12pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n\n  URL:https://autismmv.org/event/clothed-in-strength-autism-society-of-mahoning-valley-autism-single-mom-pop-up-boutique/ LOCATION:Clothed in Strength Boutique\, 301 S. Main Street\, Poland\, OH\, 44514\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://autismmv.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Orange-Simple-Illustratiion-Online-Shop-Logo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Autism Society of Mahoning Valley":MAILTO:info@autismmv.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241017T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241017T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005815 CREATED:20240909T141036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T141036Z UID:4468-1729157400-1729162800@autismmv.org SUMMARY:Coffee\, Tea and Autism Morning Support Group for Caregivers - October 2024 DESCRIPTION:Coffee\, Tea and Autism Morning Support Group with the Autism Society of Mahoning Valley\nThursday\, October 17 at 9:30AM\nCracker Barrell\, Austintown\n\nThank you to our facilitator\, Kesha Lampley\, LSW and Robin Suzelis\, ASMV Director for hosting.\n\n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. URL:https://autismmv.org/event/coffee-tea-and-autism-morning-support-group-for-caregivers-october-2024/ LOCATION:Cracker Barrel\, 5600 Patriot Blvd\, Austintown\, OH\, 44515\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Autism Society of Mahoning Valley":MAILTO:info@autismmv.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241002T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241002T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005815 CREATED:20240905T143926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T143926Z UID:4449-1727893800-1727901000@autismmv.org SUMMARY:Moms' Night Out - October 2024 DESCRIPTION:Moms’ Night Out!\n\nJoin us at Coaches in Austintown on Wednesday\, October 2nd at 6:30pm\nRSVP Required. Register below.  We plan to text the day before or day of to confirm that you are still attending.  Please reply promptly so that we can make needed table reservations.\n\n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. URL:https://autismmv.org/event/moms-night-out-october-2024/ LOCATION:Coaches Burger Bar\, 5529 Mahoning Avenue\, Austintown\, 44515\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Autism Society of Mahoning Valley":MAILTO:info@autismmv.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240928T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241027T000000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005816 CREATED:20240929T003933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240929T003933Z UID:4539-1727517600-1729987200@autismmv.org SUMMARY:Holiday Mini Grants 2024 DESCRIPTION:Our 11th annual Holiday Mini-Grant Program is once again funded by the generous Mike Hull Memorial Fund. Grant winners will be decided by the Mike Hull Memorial Fund and families will be granted at a private Holiday Party (usually a Sunday evening in early to mid-December). Grant recipients and their families are required to attend. Grant applications will be taken September 28-October 27\, 2024. \nFamilies must be located in Mahoning\, Trumbull or Columbiana counties since these are the counties the Autism Society of Mahoning Valley serves. A child\, teen or adult must have an autism spectrum diagnosis. Please do not apply if you have been given a holiday mini-grant in past years from our organization to allow other families an opportunity.  Please only apply if you are not able to afford items or if it will be a financial hardship to do so. \nItems can include — Devices for communication needs (tablet requests will be considered\, but they will not be iPads due to cost)\, recreational or fitness items\, items to help students with educational needs\, items to help with social or emotional needs of individuals\, and more. Although we do not ask for the family’s income\, please only apply if buying these items would cause a strain on the family to purchase.\nNo cash\, gift card or payment donations will be given. Please only request an item(s) that can be purchased at a local store or online store.\nIf you have any questions or need some help on identifying possible grant requests contact our Director\, Robin for assistance by email at robin@autismmv.org.  She has been coordinating this program for many years and understands the requests and specific needs that the funders have so they can shop for grant needs. \nPlease Note: If your child is under 18 years of age and not receiving FSS funds from your county or if your child is over 18 and not receiving waiver services\, please contact Robin at robin@autismmv.org to start discussions and she will connect you to your Board of DD for assistance. These FSS funds when available can be used for swim lessons\, gym memberships\, Camp FRIEND\, respite\, therapy not covered by insurance and more. Case management services are also available for families to explore needs and resources. \n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. URL:https://autismmv.org/event/holiday-mini-grants-2024/ ORGANIZER;CN="Autism Society of Mahoning Valley":MAILTO:info@autismmv.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR