Events in Alexander

A free overnight summer camp experience for children and young adults ages 7 to 21 with serious illnesses and conditions Flying Horse Farms (FHF) is a free medical specialty camp. The camp provides fun and…

Free overnight camp where youth ages 6 to 15 can explore their grief after experiencing the death of a family member or close friend BJC Hospice will host “Stepping Stones Bereavement Camp” from Aug. 8…

A free, fun-filled community event to celebrate families and support area students heading back to school ​Join RSP Heating & Cooling and CASA of Southern Illinois (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children) for the “Back…

Free laundry day offers support for substance use disorders and clean clothes Southeastern Illinois Substance Use Prevention and Recovery Treatment (SI SUPRT) will host a free laundry day on Aug. 11 from 2 to 6…

A free webinar for Spanish-speaking families providing tips for preparing their children with disabilities for the new school year Join Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center (Family Matters PTIC) for “Volviendo a la Escuela”…

Free virtual monthly meetup for adults 18 and older affected by phenylketonuria (PKU) Join the Alliance of Phenylketonuria (PKU) Families‘ virtual “PKU 18+ Round Table” on the second Tuesday of each month from 6 to…

Free virtual and in-person sign language classes in English and Spanish will begin in August The Chicago Hearing Society (CHS) will provide Family American Sign Language (ASL) classes in both English and Spanish from August through…

¡Clases de Lenguaje de Senas Americano (ASL) en Espanol! Chicago Hearing Society (CHS) ofrecerá clases familiares de lenguaje de señas americano (ASL) tanto en inglés como en español de agosto a septiembre. Estas clases son…

A free webinar on driving requirements and readiness for self-advocates and families with a loved one with disabilities The Arc of Illinois‘ Family-to-Family Health Information Center and Illinois Life Span Program (ILS) will host “Special…

A free in-depth training providing tips and tools for helping students with disabilities head back to school with confidence and support Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center (Family Matters PTIC) will host “Back-to-School Success…