Lawrence County Connection

2026 Virtual Parent Café Series
DIVE INTO SUMMER! Parent Cafés are guided group meetings where parents come together to talk, share, and support each other. Parents learn ways to keep their families strong. These cafés are for Pennsylvania families in Early Intervention or Home Visiting programs.
Seats are limited to this event. Register soon!
Join us
•June 24, 2026 10:00am-Noon
•July 21, 2026 1:00-3:00pm
•August 11, 2026 6:00-8:00pm
for our summer café series

•Cafés are virtual. A Zoom link will be sent after registration.
•Registration survey provides an opportunity for ADA accommodation requests.
•Childcare reimbursement available if needed to participate in the café.

Scan the QR code or visit https://bit.ly/SummerCafe2026 to register.
Questions? Contact Maggie Parke: [email protected]

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June 20!

It’s about that time to take the lake! We’re back to Moraine State Park for a Paddleboard Clinic with SurfSUP Adventures this month. Get on board and sign up today!🤙🏼💦

🗓️ When: June 20th from 9:30am - 12:00pm
📍 Where: McDanels Boat Launch in Moraine State Park
👥 Who: For individuals who are blind or visually impaired (siblings and family welcome)
💲 Cost: $20 per athlete *Financial assistance available
🍊 Fuel: Snacks provided

To sign up, please contact Mason Semnisky at [email protected]

Fun event tomorrow! 🎉

Lawrence County, PA
☕Join us TOMORROW EVENING for our first ever "Coffee Klatch"!

This will be a monthly, informal community gathering in Lawrence County, PA - for families and caregivers of individuals with IDD & Autism to come together, build connections, learn, and share experiences!

Download the flyer for details! https://chc.learnupon.com/r/mms48205zkurncm6snrhy3t4i8s8vlw

Free! This Friday!

Fall sign ups are open!

It’s time to get back in the game 🍂
Fall Sport sign-ups are live. All athletes interested in Bocce or Volleyball must sign up in order to play. The deadline to sign up is July 15, 2026. If you do Not sign up, you won't be eligible to participate!
If you need assistance, please contact Kim Graham at (713)446-0653.

With over 200 options available across the state, there’s a spot for you this season.
Find your training site at: https://specialolympicspa.org/sports/?season=fall

June 9! For Lawrence county families ⭐️

Lawrence County, PA
☕Join us on June 9th for our first ever "Coffee Klatch"!

This will be a monthly, informal community gathering in Lawrence County, PA - for families and caregivers of individuals with IDD & Autism to come together, build connections, learn, and share experiences!

Download the flyer for details! https://chc.learnupon.com/r/mms48205zkurncm6snrhy3t4i8s8vlw

🎬🍿 VOTING IS NOW OPEN for our Free Movie In The Park (2 of 6) coming up on June 5th!

This month’s movie night — in partnership with The New Castle Prism Initiative — will feature a Pride Month film with LGBTQ+ characters, themes, or stories 🌈

BUT… voting is happening exclusively inside our community group!

Join our Neighbors In New Castle - Community Group now to cast your vote, suggest your own movie in the comments, and help us choose what we’ll be watching under the stars ✨

🕕 Voting closes tomorrow at 6 PM!

🚨 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! 🚨

This Sunday, May 31st is the FINAL day to sign up for LCCAP’s Exploration & Innovation Station Summer 2026 Day Camps! ☀️🎨🔬

Don’t miss out on a summer filled with hands-on learning, creativity, STEM activities, and unforgettable fun for students entering 1st–7th grade! 🌈

🧪 Science is Fun!
🗓️ June 22–26

🌈 Our Wonderful World of Colors
🗓️ July 13–17

⏰ 9 AM – 2 PM daily
🍎 Lunch provided
📍 Frew Mill Campus
💲 $215 per week

⚠️ Space is LIMITED and registration closes THIS SUNDAY!

👉 Register now before spots are gone:
https://form.jotform.com/260555223307047