How can teachers and parents motivate their students with learning challenges to read? Join us at our hands-on free family event, as part of Dyslexia Awareness Month, and try out the latest tools that are empowering students to read and focus.

Step inside a cozy SuperSensory Space, and try out an audio-visual library that makes books come alive for struggling readers!

Celebrating Courageous Kids

When

Monday, Oct. 8, 2018
11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Where

The Oregon Public House
700 NE Dekum Street, 97211

Event Schedule

11:30 a.m.
Meet Timber Joey, Portland Timbers mascot and Shadow volunteer

1 p.m.
Read to Molly, the Therapy Dog

3 p.m.
Story Time with the author of The Boy Who Learned Upside Down

5 p.m.
Mingle with Star Wars characters

7 p.m.
Pub Trivia with prizes to the top teams

All Day
Purchase raffle tickets to win fabulous prizes from our generous contributors!

The Shadow Project is a Portland nonprofit that partners with 38 local schools to make the classroom a place where children who learn differently can thrive.

Can’t make the event? You can support our students by purchasing raffle tickets online and be entered to win tickets, food, wine, movie passes, and more! Tickets are $5 for one; $10 for 3; and $20 for 10, and proceeds support kids at our 38 schools.

Event Sponsors & Contributors

Thank you to our generous sponsors and contributors:

Gold
Learning Ally

Silver
Jubitz Corporation

Bronze
Commerce Bank

Contributors
Bob’s Red Mill
Guardian Games
Hollywood Theater
Las Primas Peruvian Kitchen
McMenamin’s
Oaks Park
OMSI
Oregon Zoo
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Portland Children’s Museum
Portland Winterhawks
Portland Pastimes
Starbucks
Wiggle Room
Willamette Valley Vineyards Reserve

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