Calendar of Upcoming Events

Our calendar contains both meeting and events hosted by The Iowa City Autism Community as well as other activities that are of interest in the area.

If you would like to submit an event please email Jessie Witherell at jessiewitherell@hotmail.com

Dec
8
Fri
Grupo Manantial – Childserve Support Group @ Childserve
Dec 8 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

Grupo Manantial comparte esperanza y fortaleza con las familias de niños con necesidades medicas especiales.

Contact Monica Goodwin at monicag@childserve.org for more information.

Autism Night at the North Liberty Community Library @ North Liberty Community Library
Dec 8 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

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The Iowa City Autism Community has partnered with the North Liberty Community Library to host an autism-friendly browsing hour on Dec 8th from 5:30-6:30pm. This event is only individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. No sign up is necessary. More details to come.

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Dec
9
Sat
Holiday Open House – Miracles in Motion @ Miracles In Motion Therapeutic Equestrian Ctr
Dec 9 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm

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Let’s show “The Herd” some love and let them know we are grateful for their hard work this year! Come visit the farm one more time in 2017!

Begin your afternoon at the farm and end with some holiday cheer in Swisher for the 2017 Very Merry Christmas Parade of Lights on 2nd Street!

Further details wiill be coming out in November!

Dec
10
Sun
ICAC Social Group @ Intra National Home Health Care
Dec 10 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

The Iowa City Autism Community Social Group

Join others for casual conversation and connection in a safe and welcoming environment. Open to adults on the autism spectrum, have ADHD or who are otherwise neurodivergent. This group is for idea sharing, social enrichment and exchanging advice among like-minded peers. No sign up is necessary. Refreshments will be provided.

Contact Jessie Witherell at jessiewitherell@hotmail.com for more information.

Dec
15
Fri
The Iowa City Autism Community Caregiver Group @ Zion Lutheran Church "Gathering Room" Lower Level
Dec 15 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

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The Iowa City Autism Community Caregiver group will focus on understanding our autistic children, problem solving, navigating school issues, and informal conversation.

There is free parking to the north of the church, accessed from alley. Feel free to bring coffee!

THIS MONTH – we will have researchers from the Michaelson Lab join us for the first 30 minutes of our group. This is an opportunity for dialogue – we can learn about their research, and they will have the opportunity to hear from caregivers – what is meaningful autism research to you?

Dec
31
Sun
ICAC Social Group @ Intra National Home Health Care
Dec 31 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

The Iowa City Autism Community Social Group

Join others for casual conversation and connection in a safe and welcoming environment. Open to adults on the autism spectrum, have ADHD or who are otherwise neurodivergent. This group is for idea sharing, social enrichment and exchanging advice among like-minded peers. No sign up is necessary. Refreshments will be provided.

Contact Jessie Witherell at jessiewitherell@hotmail.com for more information.

Jan
14
Sun
ICAC Social Group @ Intra National Home Health Care
Jan 14 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

The Iowa City Autism Community Social Group

Join others for casual conversation and connection in a safe and welcoming environment. Open to adults on the autism spectrum, have ADHD or who are otherwise neurodivergent. This group is for idea sharing, social enrichment and exchanging advice among like-minded peers. No sign up is necessary. Refreshments will be provided.

Contact Jessie Witherell at jessiewitherell@hotmail.com for more information.

Jan
19
Fri
The Iowa City Autism Community Caregiver Group @ Zion Lutheran Church "Gathering Room" Lower Level
Jan 19 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

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The Iowa City Autism Community Caregiver group will focus on understanding our autistic children, problem solving, navigating school issues, and informal conversation.

There is free parking to the north of the church, accessed from alley. Feel free to bring coffee!

THIS MONTH – we will have researchers from the Michaelson Lab join us for the first 30 minutes of our group. This is an opportunity for dialogue – we can learn about their research, and they will have the opportunity to hear from caregivers – what is meaningful autism research to you?

Jan
23
Tue
Youth Mental Health First Aid Class @ Coralville Public Library
Jan 23 @ 12:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Jan
28
Sun
ICAC Social Group @ Intra National Home Health Care
Jan 28 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

The Iowa City Autism Community Social Group

Join others for casual conversation and connection in a safe and welcoming environment. Open to adults on the autism spectrum, have ADHD or who are otherwise neurodivergent. This group is for idea sharing, social enrichment and exchanging advice among like-minded peers. No sign up is necessary. Refreshments will be provided.

Contact Jessie Witherell at jessiewitherell@hotmail.com for more information.