Bowling at Spins Bowl - March 1st 1:00-4:00 pm Spins Bowl Kent, 2245 State Rt 59 Kent. No cost for Bowling (2 game limit) and shoes, open to person served or

eligible for services and up to 3 guests. Registration required: events@portagedd.org Lane times available: 1pm or 2:30pm (limit one time slot) on a first come

basis. Please indicate desired time and if bumpers are needed.

Art supplies are provided at the art nights free of charge.

The event is free and open to the public, all skill levels welcome

Register at events@portagedd.org

Registration opens 2/2/26

Address: 8990 Kirby Lane, Streetsboro, OH

Held virtually on Teams

Contact Michelle Dolensky, michelled@portagedd.org for meeting link

DD Awareness Day at the Ohio Statehouse Watch Party March 4th, 9:30-11:30 am Happy Day Services Building, 2500 Brady Lake Road, Ravenna 44266. 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

virtually watch 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.

Transition Fair - March 7 , 11am-3pm, Reed Memorial Library (167 E Main St., Ravenna) Jenkins Room. The Portage County Transition Committee wants to

connect students with disabilities and their families to community agencies, service providers, and employers to help plan for life after high school. For any

questions, please contact Laura Fechter at Lauraf@portagedd.org.

Title: Cert 1 Initial: Medication Administration and Health-Related Activities (TWO DAYS)
Information: Direct support professionals, or DSPs, require special certification to administer most medications and treatments. Once certification is earned, it must be renewed annually. Certification is issued by DODD. Category 1 certification allows personnel to administer oral, topical, and inhaled medications, as well as 13 health-related activities if they have been prescribed for a person. Classes are available to current Portage DD Providers. Class size is limited and advanced registration is REQUIRED.
Location: Happy Day Building (2500 Brady Lake Road, Ravenna, OH 44266) Please go to Door
Registration: For more information or to register for the class, please contact Josie Norsic at josien@portagedd.org or (330) 296-2839.

Please note applicable fees listed on the Events Page

Title: Cert 1 Initial: Medication Administration and Health-Related Activities (TWO DAYS)
Information: Direct support professionals, or DSPs, require special certification to administer most medications and treatments. Once certification is earned, it must be renewed annually. Certification is issued by DODD. Category 1 certification allows personnel to administer oral, topical, and inhaled medications, as well as 13 health-related activities if they have been prescribed for a person. Classes are available to current Portage DD Providers. Class size is limited and advanced registration is REQUIRED.
Location: Happy Day Building (2500 Brady Lake Road, Ravenna, OH 44266) Please go to Door
Registration: For more information or to register for the class, please contact Josie Norsic at josien@portagedd.org or (330) 296-2839.

Silent Disco/Dance/Karaoke Party - March 10 , 6:30pm-8:00pm at Happy Day Services Building (2500 Brady Lake Rd., Ravenna). Come show off your singing talents or dance to your own beat. Event is free and open to the public.

Information: Classes available to current Portage DD Providers. Class size is limited and advanced registration is REQUIRED.
Location: Happy Day Building (2500 Brady Lake Road, Ravenna, OH 44266) Please go to Door 1
Registration: For more information or to register for the class, please contact Josie Norsic at josien@portagedd.org or (330) 296-2839.

Please note applicable fees listed on the Events Page

Movie Nights at Ravenna 7 Theater

March 12th, 6pm - “Hoppers”

215 W. Cedar Avenue, Ravenna. 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 Josie Norsic at 330-296-2839 when registering please provide name of person served, number of guests and a contact number.

Title: Cert 3 Initial: Administration of Insulin and Injectable Treatments For Metabolic Glycemic Disorders Per Nursing Delegation
Information: Category 3 certification allows personnel to administer insulin and injectable treatments for metabolic glycemic disorders if the DSP has been delegated to do so by a nurse. This certification is in addition to Category 1. Classes are available to current Portage DD Providers. Class size is limited and advanced registration is REQUIRED.
Location: Happy Day Building (2500 Brady Lake Road, Ravenna, OH 44266) Please go to Door
Registration: For more information or to register for the class, please contact Josie Norsic at josien@portagedd.org or (330) 296-2839.

Title: Cert 2 Initial: Administration of Food and Medication by Gastrostomy or Jejunostomy Tubes per Nursing Delegation
Information: Category 2 certification allows personnel to administer medications through a Gastrostomy or Jejunostomy (G/J) tube if the DSP has been delegated to do so by a nurse. This certification is in addition to Category 1. Classes available to current Portage DD Providers. Class size is limited and advanced registration is REQUIRED.
Location: Happy Day Building (2500 Brady Lake Road, Ravenna, OH 44266) Please go to Door
Registration: For more information or to register for the class, please contact Josie Norsic at josien@portagedd.org or (330) 296-2839.

It’s Your Time to Shine Talent Show, March 19 , 5:30pm-8pm. Lights-up for It’s Your Time to Shine Talent Show! If you are interested in performing, please

register with this link https://forms.office.com/g/gpcZaf4XZj. Contact Colleen Brown at colleenb@portagedd.org with any questions.

Hike Club - March 23rd, 4:30 pm Sunny Lake Park, 885 Mennonite Road, Aurora 44202 (1.75 miles). 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.

Information: Classes available to current Portage DD Providers. Class size is limited and advanced registration is REQUIRED.
Location: Happy Day Building (2500 Brady Lake Road, Ravenna, OH 44266) Please go to Door 1
Registration: For more information or to register for the class, please contact Josie Norsic at josien@portagedd.org or (330) 296-2839.

Please note applicable fees listed on the Events Page

DD Awareness Rally: March 27th, 10:00 am, Downtown Ravenna, in front of the Courthouse (Inclement Weather Make-up: March 31st). Wear your favorite

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.

Weather delay date March 31st.

Title: Cert 1 Renewal: Medication Administration and Health-Related Activities
Information: Direct support professionals, or DSPs, require special certification to administer most medications and treatments. Once certification is earned, it must be renewed annually. Certification is issued by DODD. Category 1 certification allows personnel to administer oral, topical, and inhaled medications, as well as 13 health-related activities if they have been prescribed for a person. Classes are available to current Portage DD Providers. Class size is limited and advanced registration is REQUIRED.
Location: Happy Day Building (2500 Brady Lake Road, Ravenna, OH 44266) Please go to Door
Registration: For more information or to register for the class, please contact Josie Norsic at josien@portagedd.org or (330) 296-2839.

Title: Cert 3 Renewal: Administration of Insulin and Injectable Treatments For Metabolic Glycemic Disorders Per Nursing Delegation
Information: Category 3 certification allows personnel to administer insulin and injectable treatments for metabolic glycemic disorders if the DSP has been delegated to do so by a nurse. This certification is in addition to Category 1. Classes are available to current Portage DD Providers. Class size is limited and advanced registration is REQUIRED.
Location: Happy Day Building (2500 Brady Lake Road, Ravenna, OH 44266) Please go to Door
Registration: For more information or to register for the class, please contact Josie Norsic at josien@portagedd.org or (330) 296-2839.

Title: Cert 2 Renewal: Administration of Food and Medication by Gastrostomy or Jejunostomy Tubes per Nursing Delegation
Information: Category 2 certification allows personnel to administer medications through a Gastrostomy or Jejunostomy (G/J) tube if the DSP has been delegated to do so by a nurse. This certification is in addition to Category 1. Classes available to current Portage DD Providers. Class size is limited and advanced registration is REQUIRED.
Location: Happy Day Building (2500 Brady Lake Road, Ravenna, OH 44266) Please go to Door 1
Registration: For more information or to register for the class, please contact Josie Norsic at josien@portagedd.org or (330) 296-2839.

Hike Club

April 2nd, 4:30 pm Join us for a hike on the Osprey Loop (1.62 miles) at Trail Lake Park (605 Ravenna Rd, Streetsboro, OH

44241). This will be a paved, ADA-accessible trail, and everyone is encouraged to go at their own pace. 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.

April 23 , 4:30pm. Meadow trail (.80 miles) at Morgan Park (8828 St. Rt. 44, rd Ravenna, OH 44266).

Movie Nights at Ravenna 7 Theater

April 6th, 6pm - Super Mario Galaxy

215 W. Cedar Avenue, Ravenna. 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 Josie Norsic at 330-296-2839 when registering please provide name of person served, number of guests and a contact number.

Title: Cert 1 Initial: Medication Administration and Health-Related Activities (TWO DAYS)
Information: Direct support professionals, or DSPs, require special certification to administer most medications and treatments. Once certification is earned, it must be renewed annually. Certification is issued by DODD. Category 1 certification allows personnel to administer oral, topical, and inhaled medications, as well as 13 health-related activities if they have been prescribed for a person. Classes are available to current Portage DD Providers. Class size is limited and advanced registration is REQUIRED.
Location: Happy Day Building (2500 Brady Lake Road, Ravenna, OH 44266) Please go to Door
Registration: For more information or to register for the class, please contact Josie Norsic at josien@portagedd.org or (330) 296-2839.

Please note applicable fees listed on the Events Page

Title: Cert 1 Initial: Medication Administration and Health-Related Activities (TWO DAYS)
Information: Direct support professionals, or DSPs, require special certification to administer most medications and treatments. Once certification is earned, it must be renewed annually. Certification is issued by DODD. Category 1 certification allows personnel to administer oral, topical, and inhaled medications, as well as 13 health-related activities if they have been prescribed for a person. Classes are available to current Portage DD Providers. Class size is limited and advanced registration is REQUIRED.
Location: Happy Day Building (2500 Brady Lake Road, Ravenna, OH 44266) Please go to Door
Registration: For more information or to register for the class, please contact Josie Norsic at josien@portagedd.org or (330) 296-2839.

L.E.A.P. Advocacy Meeting - April 14 , 10:00 - 11:00 am @ the Board Room in the Happy Day Services building. Join the

L.E.A.P. Advocacy Group for a focused session on Financial Literacy Month. This meeting will provide simple strategies for

building a personal budget and the practical tools needed to master spending and reach personal goals!

Information: Classes available to current Portage DD Providers. Class size is limited and advanced registration is REQUIRED.
Location: Happy Day Building (2500 Brady Lake Road, Ravenna, OH 44266) Please go to Door 1
Registration: For more information or to register for the class, please contact Josie Norsic at josien@portagedd.org or (330) 296-2839.

Please note applicable fees listed on the Events Page

Information: Classes available to current Portage DD Providers. Class size is limited and advanced registration is REQUIRED.
Location: Happy Day Building (2500 Brady Lake Road, Ravenna, OH 44266) Please go to Door 1
Registration: For more information or to register for the class, please contact Josie Norsic at josien@portagedd.org or (330) 296-2839.

Please note applicable fees listed on the Events Page

Title: Cert 3 Initial: Administration of Insulin and Injectable Treatments For Metabolic Glycemic Disorders Per Nursing Delegation
Information: Category 3 certification allows personnel to administer insulin and injectable treatments for metabolic glycemic disorders if the DSP has been delegated to do so by a nurse. This certification is in addition to Category 1. Classes are available to current Portage DD Providers. Class size is limited and advanced registration is REQUIRED.
Location: Happy Day Building (2500 Brady Lake Road, Ravenna, OH 44266) Please go to Door
Registration: For more information or to register for the class, please contact Josie Norsic at josien@portagedd.org or (330) 296-2839.

Title: Cert 2 Initial: Administration of Food and Medication by Gastrostomy or Jejunostomy Tubes per Nursing Delegation
Information: Category 2 certification allows personnel to administer medications through a Gastrostomy or Jejunostomy (G/J) tube if the DSP has been delegated to do so by a nurse. This certification is in addition to Category 1. Classes available to current Portage DD Providers. Class size is limited and advanced registration is REQUIRED.
Location: Happy Day Building (2500 Brady Lake Road, Ravenna, OH 44266) Please go to Door
Registration: For more information or to register for the class, please contact Josie Norsic at josien@portagedd.org or (330) 296-2839.

Join us for the Portage DD Informational Series, Module 1 at 2500 Brady Lake Rd, Ravenna, in the boardroom.

This year, we are offering two modules of 3 hours each.

For Module 1, we’ll hear from SSAs, and nursing on the ISP process, effective communication and common nursing and medical challenges for people receiving services.

These sessions are able to count for up to 3 CEU hours towards the annual training requirement for independent providers.

Register by contacting Josie Norsic at josien@portagedd.org.

Title: Cert 1 Renewal: Medication Administration and Health-Related Activities
Information: Direct support professionals, or DSPs, require special certification to administer most medications and treatments. Once certification is earned, it must be renewed annually. Certification is issued by DODD. Category 1 certification allows personnel to administer oral, topical, and inhaled medications, as well as 13 health-related activities if they have been prescribed for a person. Classes are available to current Portage DD Providers. Class size is limited and advanced registration is REQUIRED.
Location: Happy Day Building (2500 Brady Lake Road, Ravenna, OH 44266) Please go to Door
Registration: For more information or to register for the class, please contact Josie Norsic at josien@portagedd.org or (330) 296-2839.

Title: Cert 3 Renewal: Administration of Insulin and Injectable Treatments For Metabolic Glycemic Disorders Per Nursing Delegation
Information: Category 3 certification allows personnel to administer insulin and injectable treatments for metabolic glycemic disorders if the DSP has been delegated to do so by a nurse. This certification is in addition to Category 1. Classes are available to current Portage DD Providers. Class size is limited and advanced registration is REQUIRED.
Location: Happy Day Building (2500 Brady Lake Road, Ravenna, OH 44266) Please go to Door
Registration: For more information or to register for the class, please contact Josie Norsic at josien@portagedd.org or (330) 296-2839.

Title: Cert 2 Renewal: Administration of Food and Medication by Gastrostomy or Jejunostomy Tubes per Nursing Delegation
Information: Category 2 certification allows personnel to administer medications through a Gastrostomy or Jejunostomy (G/J) tube if the DSP has been delegated to do so by a nurse. This certification is in addition to Category 1. Classes available to current Portage DD Providers. Class size is limited and advanced registration is REQUIRED.
Location: Happy Day Building (2500 Brady Lake Road, Ravenna, OH 44266) Please go to Door 1
Registration: For more information or to register for the class, please contact Josie Norsic at josien@portagedd.org or (330) 296-2839.

Limitless Art Show & Sale – April 28 : Join us for the Limitless Art Show Closing Celebration and Art Sale on April 28 from 4:00–8:30 PM at North Water Brewing Company (101 Crain Ave, Kent, OH 44240).

Celebrate the artists, enjoy the community, and take home original artwork. Cash sales are preferred. All artwork is priced at $50 or less, and all proceeds go directly to the artists.

Information: Classes available to current Portage DD Providers. Class size is limited and advanced registration is REQUIRED.
Location: Happy Day Building (2500 Brady Lake Road, Ravenna, OH 44266) Please go to Door 1
Registration: For more information or to register for the class, please contact Josie Norsic at josien@portagedd.org or (330) 296-2839.

Please note applicable fees listed on the Events Page

Join us for the Portage DD Informational Series, Module 2 at 2500 Brady Lake Rd, Ravenna, in the boardroom.

This year, we are offering two modules of 3 hours each.

For Module 2, we’ll hear from Portage DD behavior support trainers on positive behavioral support, empathy based and trauma informed care practices, as well as from our investigative agents and nursing on incident reporting, and the MUI process/Q & A

These sessions are able to count for up to 3 CEU hours towards the annual training requirement for independent providers.

Register by contacting Josie Norsic at josien@portagedd.org.

Information: Classes available to current Portage DD Providers. Class size is limited and advanced registration is REQUIRED.
Location: Happy Day Building (2500 Brady Lake Road, Ravenna, OH 44266) Please go to Door 1
Registration: For more information or to register for the class, please contact Josie Norsic at josien@portagedd.org or (330) 296-2839.

Please note applicable fees listed on the Events Page

Information: Classes available to current Portage DD Providers. Class size is limited and advanced registration is REQUIRED.
Location: Happy Day Building (2500 Brady Lake Road, Ravenna, OH 44266) Please go to Door 1
Registration: For more information or to register for the class, please contact Josie Norsic at josien@portagedd.org or (330) 296-2839.

Please note applicable fees listed on the Events Page

Information: Classes available to current Portage DD Providers. Class size is limited and advanced registration is REQUIRED.
Location: Happy Day Building (2500 Brady Lake Road, Ravenna, OH 44266) Please go to Door 1
Registration: For more information or to register for the class, please contact Josie Norsic at josien@portagedd.org or (330) 296-2839.

Please note applicable fees listed on the Events Page

Information: Classes available to current Portage DD Providers. Class size is limited and advanced registration is REQUIRED.
Location: Happy Day Building (2500 Brady Lake Road, Ravenna, OH 44266) Please go to Door 1
Registration: For more information or to register for the class, please contact Josie Norsic at josien@portagedd.org or (330) 296-2839.

Please note applicable fees listed on the Events Page

Join us for the Portage DD Informational Series, Module 1 at 2500 Brady Lake Rd, Ravenna, in the boardroom.

This year, we are offering two modules of 3 hours each.

For Module 1, we’ll hear from SSAs, and nursing on the ISP process, effective communication and common nursing and medical challenges for people receiving services.

These sessions are able to count for up to 3 CEU hours towards the annual training requirement for independent providers.

Register by contacting Josie Norsic at josien@portagedd.org.

Information: Classes available to current Portage DD Providers. Class size is limited and advanced registration is REQUIRED.
Location: Happy Day Building (2500 Brady Lake Road, Ravenna, OH 44266) Please go to Door 1
Registration: For more information or to register for the class, please contact Josie Norsic at josien@portagedd.org or (330) 296-2839.

Please note applicable fees listed on the Events Page

Join us for the Portage DD Informational Series, Module 2 at 2500 Brady Lake Rd, Ravenna, in the boardroom.

This year, we are offering two modules of 3 hours each.

For Module 2, we’ll hear from Portage DD behavior support trainers on positive behavioral support, empathy based and trauma informed care practices, as well as from our investigative agents and nursing on incident reporting, and the MUI process/Q & A

These sessions are able to count for up to 3 CEU hours towards the annual training requirement for independent providers.

Register by contacting Josie Norsic at josien@portagedd.org.