2025 DD Awareness Events

Show your pride and come to one of the DD Awareness Month events Portage DD has planned. Make sure to also wear your DD Awareness Month shirt and post pics on social media with you and your friends to spread the message of inclusion, awareness, and pride. Don't forget to tag @PortageDD.

The best part of #DDAwareness is that you can show it from anywhere

Download the full calendar here.

February

Art Night at JAKE’S EATS

LOCATION: 4680 Prospect Street, Mantua
DATE & TIME: February 6th from 4:00 pm-6:00 pm
INFO: Registration required: events@portagedd.org

Art Night at Reed Memorial Library, jenkins room

LOCATION: 167 E. Main St. Ravenna
DATE & TIME: February 10th from 6:00 pm-7:00 pm
INFO: Registration required: https://www.reedlibrary.org/event/12613220

Art Night at Kent Free Library

LOCATION: 312 W. Main St. Kent
DATE & TIME: Monday, February 17th at 4:30 pm and 7:00 pm
SESSION 1 REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE
SESSION 2 REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE

Art Night at Happy day services building

LOCATION: 2500 Brady Lake Road
DATE & TIME: February 24th from 5:00 -7:00 pm.
INFO: Registration required: events@portagedd.org

March

Art Night at the Pierce Streetsboro Library

LOCATION: 8990 Kirby Lane Streetsboro
DATE & TIME: March 3rd from 4:00-6:00 pm
INFO: Registration required: events@portagedd.org

DD Awareness day at the ohio statehouse watch party

LOCATION: Happy Day Services - 2500 Brady Lake Road, Ravenna
DATE & TIME: Tuesday, March 4, from 9:00-11:00 am
INFO: Each March every year, hundreds of advocates come to the Ohio Statehouse to advocate on issues important to Ohioans with developmental disabilities. Join us to watch virtually the DD Awareness Day activities at the Ohio Statehouse.  Lite refreshments provided. For more information, contact Eric Larsen at ericl@portagedd.org or (330) 774-0349. 

Movie Night - Captain america: brave new world (pg-13)

LOCATION: Ravenna 7 Movie Theater - 215 W. Cedar Avenue, Ravenna
DATE & TIME: Monday, March 10that 6:00 pm
INFO: Movie, 12 oz. drink and boxed popcorn at no cost to persons served by Portage DD and up to three guests. RSVP required to events@portagedd.org or by calling 330-296-2839 ext. 3148, when registering please provide name of person served, number of guest and a contact number.

Do Not Contact the Theater.

Movie Night - paddington in peru

LOCATION: Ravenna 7 Movie Theater - 215 W. Cedar Avenue, Ravenna
DATE & TIME: Friday, March 28th at 6:00 pm
INFO: Movie, 12 oz. drink and boxed popcorn at no cost to persons served by Portage DD and up to three guests. RSVP required to events@portagedd.org or by calling 330-296-2839 ext. 3148, when registering please provide name of person served, number of guest and a contact number.

Do Not Contact the Theater.

L.E.A.P. advocacy meeting

LOCATION: Reed Memorial Library, Jenkins Room - 167 E Main Street, Ravenna
DATE & TIME: Tuesday, March 11th, from 10:00-11:00 am.
INFO: Come join in on the monthly Advocacy meeting and have an opportunity to meet with your local legislators.  For more information, contact Eric Larsen at ericl@portagedd.org or (330) 774-0349. 

Community Game Night

LOCATION: Horseshoe Diner - 250 W. Main Street, Ravenna
DATE & TIME: Thursday, March 13th from 5:30-7:30 pm
INFO: Join us for fun playing games provided by Battlegrounds Game Center.  Drop in anytime during the event to take a turn playing various games or come to watch others play and enjoy some conversation. Great opportunity to get to know others in our community! Lite refreshments provided.   Free and open to the public.

Hike Club

LOCATION: Sunny Lake Park - 885 Mennonite Road, Aurora
DATE & TIME: Monday, March 17th at 4:30 pm
INFO: Questions?  Contact Eric Larsen at ericl@portagedd.org or (330) 774-0349.  Registration is not necessary however, if you would like to be notified about any changes in the schedule, please email Eric to get on the notification list. 1.75 miles

Smart Home Open House

LOCATION: 513 North Park Drive, Ravenna
DATE & TIME: Tuesday, March 18th at 10:00 am and 5:00 pm
INFO: Take a tour to learn how technology can support people with living a more independent life.  This is a great way to explore all types of technology that may be available to support with daily tasks.

OSDA Regional Meeting

LOCATION: Happy Day Services Building - 2500 Brady Lake Road, Ravenna
DATE & TIME: Thursday, March 20th, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
INFO: Registration required : email events@portagedd.org or call 330-296-2839 ext. 3148

silent disco/karaoke night

LOCATION: Independence Of Portage County, Inc. Gym - 575 E. Lake Street, Ravenna
DATE & TIME: Friday, March 21st, from 6:00-8:00 pm
INFO: Come show off your singing talents or dance to your own beat.  Event is free and open to the public.

DD Awareness Rally

LOCATION: Downtown Ravenna in front of Courthouse
DATE & TIME: Thursday, March 27th, at 10:00 am
INFO: Wear your Portage DD, DD Awareness Month T-shirts and show your support.  All are welcome!  For more information, contact Eric Larsen at ericl@portagedd.org or (330) 774-0349. 

Family Fun Day at Spins Bowl Kent

LOCATION: Spins Bowl - 2245 State Rt 59, Kent
DATE & TIME: Sunday, March 30th
INFO: Spins Bowl Kent (2245 State Rt 59 Kent) 3:00pm-6:00pm Activities available:  Bowling and $5 arcade card (for persons served or eligible for services only).  No cost for Bowling (2 game limit) and shoes, open to person served or eligible for services and up to 3 guests.  Registration required to bowl: events@portagedd.org  Lane times available: 3pm or 4:30pm (limit one time slot) on a first come basis.  Please indicate desired time.