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SUMMARY:2021 Billiards Tournament- Windsor Heights
DESCRIPTION:To register\, click here. \nFor a printable event flyer\, click here. \nPool Tournament to Benefit the Autism Society of Iowa At  \n   \n9 Ball Singles Tournament\, Race to 3 \nDate:  April 18\, 2021 \n1:00 – Registration and Rules Meeting \n2:00 – Play Begins \n$10.00 Registration Fee \n \nWinner receives ½ of Registration Fee \nQuestions?  Please call or text Jeremy Davis at 712-269-8889 \nCome and Enjoy the Taco Bar! \n$1.00 from every blue signature drink sold benefits: \n  
URL:https://autismia.com/event/2021-billiards-tournament-windsor-heights/
LOCATION:The Ridgement\, 7460 Hickman Road\, Windsor Heights\, IA\, 50324\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness Event,Outdoor/Recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200908T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201010T000000
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SUMMARY:2020 ASI Southwest Iowa Virtual Walk for Autism Acceptance
DESCRIPTION:To register for the 2020 ASI Southwest Iowa Virtual Walk for Autism Acceptance\, click here.\n\n  \nIf you registered prior to the t-shirt deadline (September 25)\, please pick up your walk t-shirts on Tuesday\, October 6th\, from 4:30-7:00 p.m. at our drive through pickup location at 902 N. Sumner Ave. (Fredricksen Memorials across from Casey’s). \nThen\, please text pictures to 641-247-9455 of yourself\, family\, and/or team sporting your purple or other team shirts this week! We will post pictures during our virtual program on October 10th starting at 9:00 a.m. or you can post pictures to our event page!! \nYou may call or text this number if you have questions! \nYou can join the virtual program two different ways: \n\nVia Facebook Live at our Event Page under the DISCUSSION tab! This will also be recorded for future viewing!\nOR via Zoom\n\nMeeting ID 917 1933 6376  \nPasscode 424083\n\n\n\nDuring the live event\, a $25 Amazon gift card will be awarded to the person who posts a picture of themselves participating in the virtual walk living the greatest distance from Creston\, IA! So be sure to get your friends and relatives invited! \nSince we were not able to get the fundraising event page up and running for this Virtual Walk\, we are instead awarding a $25 Amazon gift card to the Zoom participant with the BEST virtual background and also a $25 Amazon gift card to a randomly selected REGISTERED participant! \nAll awards will be announced at the end of the program so please tune in! \nThanks again to our local sponsors!\nStalker Chevrolet\nGreater Regional Medical Center\nBunn-O-Matic\nFirst National Bank\nTyler Insurance\nPearson Funeral Home\nBen Adamson State Farm\nGreater Regional Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine\nChat Mobility\nSubway\nLarry & Summer Murdock
URL:https://autismia.com/event/2020-creston-virtual-walk-for-autism/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Awareness Event,Fundraiser,Outdoor/Recreation,Walk/Run
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200308T151500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200308T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T133821
CREATED:20191218T220241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191227T003833Z
UID:3527-1583680500-1583686800@autismia.com
SUMMARY:SPLASH for Autism- Johnston
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR MARCH 8 EVENT! \n  \nJoin us on Sunday\, March 8\, at ChildServe in Johnston for a SPLASH for Autism event. Registration and signed waiver required. 25 person max per event. \nPrintable Event Flyer \nChildServe- AQUATIC RELEASE FORM-ADULT \nChildServe- AQUATIC RELEASE FORM-MINOR \nThe Autism Society of Iowa SPLASH for Autism program allows individuals with autism\, their families and caregivers the opportunity to swim without many of the distractions of a typical swimming environment\, such as whistles\, music and excessive noise. ALL individuals with autism and their families/caregivers are invited to swim FREE of CHARGE! All children must be accompanied by an adult. \n \nTo expand the reach of our SPLASH for Autism program throughout 2020\, The Autism Society of Iowa has received a $4843.00 grant from Variety – The Children’s Charity. \nThe Variety grant will be used to rent pools to provide a safe\, sensory friendly pool event for those with autism who enjoy water\, along with their families and care givers\, but who cannot attend a public pool when it is open to the public. \nVariety\, the Children’s Charity is dedicated to improving the lives of children who are at-risk\, underprivileged\, critically ill or living with special needs.  Grant funding is provided to programs and initiatives that directly impact the well-being of children.  For more information on Variety grants and programs please visit varietyiowa.com. \nFor the full press release\, click here.
URL:https://autismia.com/event/splash-for-autism-johnston-3/
LOCATION:ChildServe\, 5406 Merle Hay Road\, Johnston\, IA\, 50131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor/Recreation,SPLASH/Swim
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200216T151500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200216T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T133821
CREATED:20191218T220018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191227T004015Z
UID:3525-1581866100-1581872400@autismia.com
SUMMARY:SPLASH for Autism- Johnston
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR FEBRUARY 16 EVENT! \n  \nJoin us on Sunday\, February 16\, at ChildServe in Johnston for a SPLASH for Autism event. Registration and signed waiver required. 25 person max per event. \nPrintable Event Flyer \nChildServe- AQUATIC RELEASE FORM-ADULT \nChildServe- AQUATIC RELEASE FORM-MINOR \nThe Autism Society of Iowa SPLASH for Autism program allows individuals with autism\, their families and caregivers the opportunity to swim without many of the distractions of a typical swimming environment\, such as whistles\, music and excessive noise. ALL individuals with autism and their families/caregivers are invited to swim FREE of CHARGE! All children must be accompanied by an adult. \n \nTo expand the reach of our SPLASH for Autism program throughout 2020\, The Autism Society of Iowa has received a $4843.00 grant from Variety – The Children’s Charity. \nThe Variety grant will be used to rent pools to provide a safe\, sensory friendly pool event for those with autism who enjoy water\, along with their families and care givers\, but who cannot attend a public pool when it is open to the public. \nVariety\, the Children’s Charity is dedicated to improving the lives of children who are at-risk\, underprivileged\, critically ill or living with special needs.  Grant funding is provided to programs and initiatives that directly impact the well-being of children.  For more information on Variety grants and programs please visit varietyiowa.com. \nFor the full press release\, click here.
URL:https://autismia.com/event/splash-for-autism-johnston-2/
LOCATION:ChildServe\, 5406 Merle Hay Road\, Johnston\, IA\, 50131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor/Recreation,SPLASH/Swim
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200118T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200118T150000
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CREATED:20191218T030847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191227T004114Z
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SUMMARY:SPLASH for Autism- Johnston
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR JANUARY 18 EVENT! \n  \nJoin us on Saturday\, January 18\, at ChildServe in Johnston for a SPLASH for Autism event. Registration and signed waiver required. 25 person max per event. \nPrintable Event Flyer \nChildServe- AQUATIC RELEASE FORM-ADULT \nChildServe- AQUATIC RELEASE FORM-MINOR \nThe Autism Society of Iowa SPLASH for Autism program allows individuals with autism\, their families and caregivers the opportunity to swim without many of the distractions of a typical swimming environment\, such as whistles\, music and excessive noise. ALL individuals with autism and their families/caregivers are invited to swim FREE of CHARGE! All children must be accompanied by an adult. \n \nTo expand the reach of our SPLASH for Autism program throughout 2020\, The Autism Society of Iowa has received a $4843.00 grant from Variety – The Children’s Charity. \nThe Variety grant will be used to rent pools to provide a safe\, sensory friendly pool event for those with autism who enjoy water\, along with their families and care givers\, but who cannot attend a public pool when it is open to the public. \nVariety\, the Children’s Charity is dedicated to improving the lives of children who are at-risk\, underprivileged\, critically ill or living with special needs.  Grant funding is provided to programs and initiatives that directly impact the well-being of children.  For more information on Variety grants and programs please visit varietyiowa.com. \nFor the full press release\, click here.
URL:https://autismia.com/event/splash-for-autism-johnston/
LOCATION:ChildServe\, 5406 Merle Hay Road\, Johnston\, IA\, 50131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor/Recreation,SPLASH/Swim
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190731T190000
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED- SPLASH for Autism- Des Moines\, IA
DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled. We will update the website if it is rescheduled. \n  \nALL individuals with autism and their families/caregivers are invited to swim FREE of CHARGE! Please mark your calendars\, share this\, spread the word and plan to attend this family friendly-event! All children must be accompanied by an adult. For any questions\, please contact 515-327-9075 or autism50ia@aol.com. Sponsored by the Autism Society of Iowa \nTo download a flyer\, click here.
URL:https://autismia.com/event/splash-for-autism-des-moines-ia-3/
LOCATION:Northwest Aquatic Center\, 4915 Madison Ave.\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor/Recreation,Sensory Friendly Event,SPLASH/Swim
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190728T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190728T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T133821
CREATED:20190707T003059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190707T003214Z
UID:3337-1564309800-1564317000@autismia.com
SUMMARY:SPLASH for Autism- Corning\, IA
DESCRIPTION:ALL individuals with autism and their families/caregivers are invited to swim FREE of CHARGE! Please mark your calendars\, share this\, spread the word and plan to attend this family friendly-event! All children must be accompanied by an adult. For any questions\, please contact 515-327-9075 or autism50ia@aol.com. Sponsored by the Autism Society of Iowa \nTo download a flyer\, click here.
URL:https://autismia.com/event/splash-for-autism-corning-ia-4/
LOCATION:Adams Community Aquatic Center\, 1400 John Ave\, Corning\, IA\, 50841\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor/Recreation,Sensory Friendly Event,SPLASH/Swim
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SUMMARY:Walnut Creek YMCA Sensory Friendly Sunday - Windsor Heights
DESCRIPTION:Sensory Friendly Sunday\nSunday\, October 15   1-3pm\nWalnut Creek YMCA\, 948 73rd Street\, Windsor Heights\, IA\, 50324 \nJoin us for an inclusive family environment for families and children with special needs. Visitors will be able to enjoy a designated sensory room\, light and sound reduction when possible\, bouncy houses in our youth gym and additional activities. The Easter Seals of Iowa will have a variety of sensory friendly toys available for use. The Animal Rescue League of Iowa will have TheraPets present. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Children are required to be supervised at all times. For more information\, please contact Joanna Gilmore\, Youth Development Coordinator\, at joanna.gilmore@dmymca.org.
URL:https://autismia.com/event/walnut-creek-ymca-sensory-friendly-sunday-windsor-heights/
LOCATION:Walnut Creek Family YMCA\, 948 73rd Street\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50324\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness Event,Outdoor/Recreation
ORGANIZER;CN="Kris Steinmetz":MAILTO:autism50ia@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170930T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170930T170000
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SUMMARY:Cedar Valley Golf Tournament - Cedar Falls\, IA
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 30\nJoin us for a nine hole two-person best shot golf tournament at Pheasant Ridge Golf Course on Saturday September 30 at 1pm. Lunch begins at 12:30pm. Lunch of hamburger\, chips and drink cost $8\, Golf cost is $25/person. \n  \nTo register online\, click here.
URL:https://autismia.com/event/cedar-valley-golf-tournament/
LOCATION:Pheasant Ridge Golf Course\, 3205 W 12th St\, Cedar Falls\, IA\, 50613\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Outdoor/Recreation
ORGANIZER;CN="Kris Steinmetz":MAILTO:autism50ia@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170930T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170930T120000
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SUMMARY:Autism and Employment Conference at the University of Northern Iowa- Cedar Falls\, IA
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 30\nUniversity of Northern Iowa – 216 Schindler Education Center\nParking is available in the Lathem Lot on the west side of the Schindler Education Center.\nTo view a campus map\, click here.\n  \nFree to those on the Autism Spectrum. \nOptional afternoon social opportunities will include a lunch and Nine Hole Golf Tournament. \nThe Autism Society of Iowa is sponsoring a conference on Autism & Employment. Speakers will include a panel of agencies who provide employment services to those with autism and a panel of employees with autism and employers who have employees with autism. \nThis conference is for those on the Autism Spectrum interested in employment\, family members\, employers\, job coaches\, human resource managers\, case managers\, social workers and anyone interested in helping those with ASD in the work place. \nThe Autism Society of Iowa is an accredited sponsor for CEU’s for Social Work #300. 2.0 CEU’s will be offered for this conference. \nTo register online\, click here.\nTo register for golf or lunch only\, click here.\n  \nConference Agenda \n9:00am – Registration \n9:15am – Panel of Agencies Who Provide Employment Services to Those with Autism \n\nExceptional Persons\, Inc. – Nicole Rand\nInclusion Connection – Kayleen Symmonds\nIowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services – Mike Howell\nGoodwill Industries of Northeast Iowa – Jenny Reuther\nProject Search Coordinator – Amy Bakker\n\n10:15am – 10:30am – Break \n10:30am – Panel of Employees with Autism and Employers Who Have Employees with Autism \n\nBrandon Arkland – Employee at Mainstream Living and Graduate Student at Drake University receiving his Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis\nMike Dierdorff – Employee at Talk to Me Technologies\nTyler Leech – Employee at Wells Fargo\nKirsten Linney from Den Herder Veterinarian Hospital\nJohn Schmadeke – Employee at Den Herder Veterinarian Hospital\nTammy Venega – Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services at Hawkeye Community College\n\n11:30am – Noon – Networking Opportunity for those in Attendance \nNoon – Conference Concludes \n  \nAfternoon Social Opportunities  \nLocated at Pheasant Ridge Golf Course\, 3205 W 12th St\, Cedar Falls\, IA  50613 \n12:30pm – Lunch at the Pheasant Ridge Golf Course (Hamburger\, Chips\, & Drink) \n1:00pm – Nine hole Two-Person Best Shot Golf Tournament at Pheasant Ridge Golf Course \n 
URL:https://autismia.com/event/cedar-valley-autism-and-employment-conference-cedar-falls-ia/
LOCATION:216 Schindler Education Center  – University of Northern Iowa\, 216 Schindler Education Center\, Cedar Falls\, IA\, 50614-0610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Education,Employment,Outdoor/Recreation
ORGANIZER;CN="Kris Steinmetz":MAILTO:autism50ia@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170826T070000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170826T130000
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SUMMARY:8th Annual Autism Society of Iowa Golf Tournament - Coralville\, IA
DESCRIPTION:This event has been rescheduled for June 2018.  For more information please contact Kris at 515-327-9075.\n  \n8th Annual Autism Society of Iowa Golf Tournament – 4 Person Best Shot \nSaturday\, August 26   Registration begins at 7am\, Shotgun start at 8am \nJoin us to raise money for those affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders in Iowa. Your $100 registration fee per person will include 18 holes of golf with cart\, one 50/50 $5 raffle ticket\, lunch (hot dog\, chips\, drink) and promotional gift. Registration begins at 7am with an 8am shotgun start. A silent auction will also be held at the tournament.  Sponsorships are available! \nTo register or to sponsor our golf event online\, click here or call 515-327-9075. \nTo view a poster\, click here. \nDeadline for registration is 8/16/17.
URL:https://autismia.com/event/8th-annual-autism-society-of-iowa-golf-tournament-coralville-ia/
LOCATION:Brown Deer Golf Club\, 1900 Country Club Drive\, Coralville\,\, 52241\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Outdoor/Recreation
ORGANIZER;CN="Kris Steinmetz":MAILTO:autism50ia@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170608T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170608T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T133821
CREATED:20170414T205453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170414T205604Z
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SUMMARY:Sensory Nature Hike\, Shinrin Yoku  - Jester Park\, Granger\, IA
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, June 8 from 2-4pm – Jester Park\, Shelter #5 by Discovery Pond \nIndividuals on the autism spectrum often have issues with sensory processing which sometimes lead to anxiety. The practice of Shinrin Yoku\, or Japanese forest bathing\, is a slow\, mindful walk in nature that invites participants to use their senses in a calming\, quieting way. Benefits may include improved sleep\, reduced anxiety and enhanced communication. Join Dr. Suzanne Bartlett Hackenmiller\, Integrative Medicine physician and the mother of a son with autism\, in the naturally healing environment of Jester Park. Breathe\, relax\, see\, listen\, touch\, smell\, taste\, share and engage. \nDr. Suzanne Bartlett Hackenmiller and Polk County Conservation\, Naturalist Lori Foresman- Kirpes will be hosting a sensory nature hike for those with autism\, their families\, and caregivers on Thursday\, June 8 from 2-4pm at Jester Park\, Shelter #5 by Discovery Pond. \nSpace is limited. Register today – registration deadline is June 1st. \nTO REGISTER ONLINE CLICK HERE. \nPlease plan to wear comfortable shoes and clothing for outdoor weather.There are not modern restrooms at this site but pit latrines are available.
URL:https://autismia.com/event/sensory-nature-hike-shinrin-yoku-jester-park-granger-ia/
LOCATION:Jester Park\, 11407 NW Jester Park Drive\, Granger\, IA\, 50109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor/Recreation
ORGANIZER;CN="Kris Steinmetz":MAILTO:autism50ia@aol.com
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