Events Calendar

Jan 2 Sherman Oaks 1st Wed 7p-8:30p; free. The Help Group 13130 Burbank Blvd 91401 Dr Gargi Dasgupta 818 779-5201 www.thehelpgroup.org gdasgupta@thehelpgroup.org

Alta California Regional Center's Faily Advisory Committee (FAC) Faily members are urged to attend to bring up issues and concerns and ask for a response from ACRC Board of Directors.
Jan 2 Sacramento 1st wed 6:30p. Brenda Smith Conference room. Agendas are posted approximately one week prior. www.altaregional.org/

Open House - Dr. Tomatis' Protocol of Auditory Stimulation & re-education, Ocupational Therapy, Physical Therapy & Speech & Language Therapy. Learn more about these therapies & get your quesions answered. Support & network with other parents, shareyour experiences, find out what works & the best places to get what is needed.
Jan 3 Los Angeles 1st Thu 7p - 9p Free Integrated Therapy Solutions - Sharmila Herr www.itssca.com itssca@earthlink.nett

CARD Feeding Disorder Workshop - What to Do When a Child Won't Eat: Feeding Disorder & Developmental Disabilities. This is is a 4-hour seminar for parents, practitioners to learn possible causes of the disorder & various techniques to improve a childs feeding & ease mealtime frustration.
Jan 6 Temecula 9a-1p $75 parents/$150practitioner 28991 Old Town Front Street, Ste 208 - Daphne www.centerforautism.com d.plump@centerforautism.com 818-345-2345 x297

Autism Institute Conference - Beyond Behaviors: Supporting competence, confidence, & image. State-of-the-art ideas from national & international experts on how to better understand/support people who live with autism.
Jan 7-Jan 9 San Diego 8a-5p daily, $295 before Dec 15 $320 Dec 16- Jan 3 University of San Diego - Shannon Harrington www.sandiego.edu/autisminstitute autisminstitute@sandiego.edu 619 260 7705

PECS Basic Training - (Formerly called Two-Day PECS Training Workshop) This intense two-day training is designed to teach participants to appropriately implement the Picture Exchange Communication System. It begins with an overview of the Pyramid Approach to Education to explore the key components of designing effective educational environments. A historical overview of language training programs used with non-verbal individuals is discussed.
Jan 8 - Jan 9 Anaheim 8a-4p. $295/Professional - $195/Parent Holiday Inn Anaheim (1 block from Disneyland) - Stefanie Levendis www.pecs.com Slevendis@pecs.com 888-732-7462

Sacramento Asperger Syndrome Information & Support 7-9p
Jan 8 Sacramento 2nd Tue M.I.N.D.Institute, 2825 50th St. Parents & Caregivers auditorium, AS/HFA/PDD-NOS/NLD Teens & Adults (age 16+) facilitated meeting upstairs, Lynne Weissmann, 916-682-1740 www.AspergersResource.org advocateforkids@astound.net

Foothill Autism Alliance Family Resource Meeting. Medication Management in the Treatment of Children with ASD -- Ricki Robinson, M.D. M.P.H., Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine at USC, co-director of the Descanso Medical Center for Development and Learning in La Canada, CA, and member of the fic Advisory Board of Autism Speaks. Co- sponsored by the L.A. chapter of Autism Speaks.
Jan 9 Pasadena 7-10p free! PCDA, Scienti 620 North Lake Ave. 2nd floor (just north of 210 frwy) Yudi Bennett 818-662-8847 info@foothillautism.org www.foothillautism.org

Monthly Meeting, Los Angeles Asperger Syndrome Parents' Support Group - The Los Angeles Asperger Syndrome Parents' Support Group meets monthly to discuss common interests such as Asperger Syndrome, behavioral issues & social skills training, IEPs,& the Regional Centers.
Jan 9 Los Angeles 2nd Wed 7 - 9p, free community rm, Julia Ann Singer Cent, 3Motor Blvd. - Jim Devine 818-705-1600 310-338-2948 myweb.lmu.edu/ jdevine@lmu.edu

East Contra Costa Support Group
Jan 9 Antioch 2nd Wed 6:30p-8:30 Free. Comp beverages provided Panera Bread 5897-B. Lone Tree Way -Lisa McBride tinyurl.com/cce67 maa_for_three@yahoo.com 925-584-7762

CARD Feeding Disorder Workshop - What to Do When a Child Won't Eat: Feeding Disorder & Developmental Disabilities. This is is a 4-hour seminar for parents, practitioners to learn possible causes of the disorder & various techniques to improve a childs feeding & ease mealtime frustration.
Jan 12 Temecula 9a-1p $75 parents/$150practitioner 28991 Old Town Front St, Ste 208 - Daphne www.centerforautism.com d.plump@centerforautism.com 818-345-2345 x297

The Help Group's National Autism Foundation Distinguished Lecturer Series - Empathy & Systemizing In Autism Spectrum Disorder: Relevance For Education featuring Simon Baron-Cohen, Ph.d.
Jan 14 Sherman Oaks 2:30 p-4:30p CE: $50 - All others: $20 The Help Group's Sherman Oaks Campus -13130 Burbank Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91401 - Cheryl Raver www.thehelpgroup.org craver@thehelpgroup.org 818-779-5212

Monthly parent ASD support meeting - Topics are relevant to issues regarding children on the autism spectrum. Speakers provide information & support services forASD children & adults
Jan 14 Walnut Creek 2nd Mon from 7-9p, no fee. 1149 S. Main Street - Karra Barber www.AspergersResource.org advocateforkids@astound.net 925-963-6041

Parent Support Groups. The Help Group offers monthly Parent Support Groups for parents of children with ASD between the ages of 5 and 12. Groups are co-lead by a parent and therapist.
Jan 16 Sherman Oaks 3rd Wed 7p-8:30p; free The Help Group 13130 Burbank Blvd 91401 Dr Gargi Dasgupta 818 779-5201 www.thehelpgroup.org gdasgupta@thehelpgroup.org

You Are Not Alone: Series II - Nutrition for Individuals with AD/HD & Autism Spectrum Disorders Dr. Ryan Thompson will discuss important dietary & nutritional information in regards to interventions that help to improve the quality of life for individuals affected by AD/HD & ASD.
Jan 16 Murphys 6:15 - 7:30p A minimum donation of $10 per session is encouraged. All meetings will be held at the Mind Matters Clinic 95247 - Victoria DeValle mindmattersclinic.net mindmatters@goldrush.com 209-728-2184

CARD Feeding Disorder Workshop - What to Do When a Child Won't Eat: Feeding Disorder & Developmental Disabilities. This is is a 4-hour seminar for parents, practitioners to learn possible causes of the disorder & various techniques to improve a childs feeding & ease mealtime frustration.
Jan 19 Tarzana 9a-1p $75 parents/$150practitioner 19019 Ventura Blvd, Ste 300 - Daphne www.centerforautism.com d.plump@centerforautism.com 818-345-2345 x297

F.E.A.T Faily Empowerment Forum - Meetings are open to everyone with an interest in individuals on the autism spectrumincluding PDD-NOS and Asperger Syndrome. Information and support.. FEAT Faily Empowerment Forum
Jan 20 Elk Grove 3rd Sun. 3p. to 5p Call for location. No childcare. Belt3@aol.com Connie Ajay: 916-683-5652

AutismHOPE - A Support Group for parents raising children with Autism. Our goal is to provide a safe setting where parents can share their struggles & success of raising child(ren) with Autism. To find the encouragment & Hope we need to be the best parents for children.
Jan 21 Petaluma 3rd Mon 7-8:30p Adobe Christian Center, 2875 Adobe Rd - Kristin Isaacs kai98@att.net 707-344- 4387

TACA Meeting.
Jan 22 San Diego 4th Tue 6:30-9p Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church, 17010 Pomerado Road, 92128, Skylight East and West rooms. Becky Estepp www.tacanow.com tacanow@cox.net

You Are Not Alone: Series II A three part series for parents of children with - Helping Your Child To Become A Social Thinker Growing up in a social world can be extremely challenging for individuals with ADHD & Autism Spectrum Disorders. As parents we often find ourselves confused because social thinking & perspective taking comes naturally for us. Corrina Lindblom, MA, EdS, LEP will provide helpful information.
Jan 23 Murphys 6:15 - 7:30p A minimum donation of $10 per session is encouraged. All meetings will be held at the Mind Matters Clinic 95247 - Victoria DeValle mindmattersclinic.net mindmatters@goldrush.com 209-728-2184

Parent Support Groups for Preschool-Aged Children. The Help Group offers monthly Parent Support Groups for parents of children with ASD between the ages of 1 and 5. Groups are co-lead by a parent and therapist.
Jan 23 Sherman Oaks 4th Wed 7p-8:30p; free. The Help Group 13130 Burbank Blvd 91401 Dr Gargi Dasgupta 818 779-5201 www.thehelpgroup.org gdasgupta@thehelpgroup.org

Davis Area Asperger’s Support Grp
Jan 23 Davis 4th Wed 7-9p Call for location. Robin Dewey 530-753-8649 DeDe Douglass 530-759-8817 rdd1122@aoLcorn

Discover the Possibilities with Visual Strategies - -Improving communication, behavior & social skills in Autism Spectrum Disorders. Linda Hodgdon, M.Ed., CCC-SLP
Jan 25 Santa Ana 8:30a - 4p; $197 Holiday Inn-Orange County Airport, 2726 S. Grand Ave. 92705 - Mary Jo Kurily 248.879.2598 www.usevisualstrategies.com/ ontour.html seminars@quirkroberts.com

CARD Feeding Disorder Workshop - What to Do When a Child Won't Eat: Feeding Disorder & Developmental Disabilities. This is is a 4-hour seminar for parents, practitioners to learn possible causes of the disorder & various techniques to improve a childs feeding & ease mealtime frustration.
Jan 26 Tarzana 9a-1p $75 parents/$150practitioner 19019 Ventura Blvd, Ste 300 - Daphne www.centerforautism.com d.plump@centerforautism.com 818-345-2345 x297

Understanding Behavior: Multiple Causes & Practical Interventions - Causes & Management of behavior at home & in the classroom looking at communication, movement, medical,& sensory issues. Proactive approaches to reduce behavior. Presenters are psychologists, educators, therapists, psychiatrist & panel of teens/adults w/ASD CEU's.
Jan 26-27 Long Beach 8a-4:30p $125 $100 adv by Jan11 Holiday Inn Hotel, 2640 Lakewood Blvd. - Rita Rubin 562-943-3335 www.greaterlongbeach-asa.org brubin698@earthlink.net

PECS Basic Training - (Formerly called Two-Day PECS Training Workshop) This intense two-day training is designed to teach participants to appropriately implement the Picture Exchange Communication System. It begins with an overview of the Pyramid Approach to Education to explore the key components of designing effective educational environments. A historical overview of language training programs used with non-verbal individuals is discussed.
Jan 28-29 Sacramento 8a-4p. $295/Professional - $195/Parent Doubletree Hotel Sacramento - Stefanie Levendis www.pecs.com Slevendis@pecs.com 888-732-7462

You Are Not Alone: Series II A three part series for parents of children with - Practical Parenting Strategies We will explore a variety of well known parenting strategies as well as practice techniques & tools that will empower parents of children with special needs to feel more confident at home. Susan Deax-Keirns, MFTI, will offer this fun, experiential workshop.
Jan 30 Murphys 6:15 - 7:30p A minimum donation of $10 per session is encouraged. All meetings will be held at the Mind Matters Clinic 95247 - Victoria DeValle mindmattersclinic.net mindmatters@goldrush.com 209-728-2184

Solano FEAT monthly resource meeting - Solano Families for Effective Autism Treatment (FEAT) is a local non profit organization developed by moms of children on the autism spectrum. We providesupport & discuss services & treatments available for children on the autism spectrum. Special presentation from Lindsay Swain from the Listening Center.
Jan 30 Fairfield Free Fairfield Community Center 1000 Kentucky Street - Heather Cornelison www.solanofeat.org solanofeat@yahoo.com 707-410-6004

No Cost CARD Workshop - Do you have a group? Are you a PARENT or PRACTITIONER interested in learning about the latest in ABA research, Assessment, Challenging Behaviors, Feeding, & Medical Facilitation? Schedule Dr. Rachel Tarbox, Director of CARD's Specialized Outpatient Services to speak at your next meeting.
Feb 1-Jun 30 Los Angeles No Cost - Daphne www.centerforautism.com d.plump@centerforautism.com 818-345-2345 x270

NPART (New Paradigms in Autism Research and Treatment) A one-day Symposium, “Medical Approaches in Autism. Clinical Implications of Environmental Toxicology for Children’s Neurodevelopment in Autism”,- for physicians, clinicians and other healthcare professional who work with children with or at risk for neurodevelopment disorders. Martha Herbert, MD PhD, Assistant Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School, and others
Feb 8 San Francisco 8a-5p UCSF Laurel Heights Conference Facility $50 registration fee/participant for the Symposium. A limited number of scholarships available for parents, students and others requesting special consideration. www.eventville.com/ AutismEnvSym-SF to register.

Berard Auditory Integration Training - - AIT is a ten day, noninvasive educational & therapeutic techniquewhich helps people to hear all frequencies more evenly, to improve in the processing of auditory input, & to decrease hyper or hypo-sensitivity to specific environmental or speech sounds. AIT has been used with individuals with autism, PDD, dyslexia, learning disabilities & more.
Feb 9 - Feb 18 Coachella Valley / Palm Springs $1600 $1400 by 1Mar 15 Best Western - Terrie Silverman www.AITforYou.com terries@execpc.com 262-569-7828

Autism/Asperger's Conference - Jenny McCarthy, Temple Grandin, Barbara Doyle, Andrew Wakefield, Lisa Ackerman, Teresa Cardon, Rick Clemens, Mark & David Geier, & many more
Feb 16-17 Anaheim 8:30a-5p Anaheim Convention Center, 92802 - www.autism-conferences.com autismconferences@gmail.com 480 831-2047

PECS Advanced Training - Your next step in PECS Training - Fine-tune your implementation skills & expand your repertoire of advanced PECS activities. Part I of this workshop, PECS Review, Practice & Problem Solving, focuses on a thorough review of how to implement PECS. Topics include a review of the most common implementation problems, discrimination difficulties & cutting edge problem solving strategies.
Feb 25 - Feb 26 Anaheim 8a-4p. $29May Professional - $19May Parent Holiday Inn Anaheim (1 block from Disneyland) - Stefanie Levendis www.pecs.com Slevendis@pecs.com 888-732-7462

PECS Basic Training - (Formerly called Two-Day PECS Training Workshop) This intense two-day training is designed to teach participants to appropriately implement the Picture Exchange Communication System. It begins with an overview of the Pyramid Approach to Education to explore the key components of designing effective educational environments. A historical overview of language training programs used with non-verbal individuals is discussed.
Feb 28 - Feb 29 San Fransisco 8a-4p. $295/Professional - $195/Parent Hotel 480 - Stefanie Levendis www.pecs.com Slevendis@pecs.com 888-732-7462

No Cost CARD Workshop - Do you have a group? Are you interested in learning about the latest in ABA research, Assessment, Challenging Behaviors, Feeding, & Medical Facilitation? Schedule Dr. Rachel Tarbox, Director of CARD's Specialized Outpatient Services to speak at your next meeting.
Mar 1-Jul 30 Valencia No Cost - Daphne www.centerforautism.com d.plump@centerforautism.com 818-345-2345 x270

PECS Basic Training - (Formerly called Two-Day PECS Training Workshop) This intense two-day training is designed to teach participants to appropriately implement the Picture Exchange Communication System. It begins with an overview of the Pyramid Approach to Education to explore the key components of designing effective educational environments. A historical overview of language training programs used with non-verbal individuals is discussed.
Mar 6 - Mar 7 San Diego 8a-4p. $295/Professional - $195/Parent Crowne Plaza Hotel San Diego- Mission Valley - Stefanie Levendis www.pecs.com Slevendis@pecs.com 888-732-7462

CARD Feeding Disorder Workshop - What to Do When a Child Won't Eat: Feeding Disorder & Developmental Disabilities. This is is a 4-hour seminar for parents, practitioners to learn possible causes of the disorder & various techniques to improve a childs feeding & ease mealtime frustration.
Mar 8 Bakersfield 9a-1p $75 parents/$150practitioner Beale Memorial Library, 1101 truxtun Avenue - Daphne www.centerforautism.com d.plump@centerforautism.com 818-345-2345 x297

Outreach Clinic For Autism - Dr. Kurt Woeller (Defeat Autism Now Physician) will be seeing patients. Our goal is to improve the health & well being of individuals using integrative medicine and, in particular, biomedical treatment options. Specialized testing, not available at traditional labs, will be offered. These tests are designed to determine abnormalities associated with heavy metal toxins, & more.
Mar 8 & 9 Anaheim 8:30a-6:p Marriott Residence Inn Anaheim Resort 11931 Harbour Boulevard Garden Grove, 92840 - Linda Brozanic www.greatplainslaboratory.com lbrozanic@gpl4u.com 913-341-8949

PECS Basic Training - (Formerly called Two-Day PECS Training Workshop) This intense two-day training is designed to teach participants to appropriately implement the Picture Exchange Communication System. It begins with an overview of the Pyramid Approach to Education to explore the key components of designing effective educational environments. A historical overview of language training programs used with non-verbal individuals is discussed.
Mar 13 - Mar 14 Redding 8a-4p. $295/Professional - $195/Parent - Stefanie Levendis www.pecs.com Slevendis@pecs.com 888-732-7462

CARD Feeding Disorder Workshop - What to Do When a Child Won't Eat: Feeding Disorder & Developmental Disabilities. This is is a 4-hour seminar for parents, practitioners to learn possible causes of the disorder & various techniques to improve a childs feeding & ease mealtime frustration.
Mar 15 San Diego 9a-1p $75 parents/$150practitioner 7297 Ronson Rd., Ste H - Daphne www.centerforautism.com d.plump@centerforautism.com 818-345-2345 x297

Ability Awareness in Action Training - How to teach children in our schools about the subject of disability from a perspective that values everyone & focuses on dignity. Family members & professionals welcome!
Mar 18 San Diego 8:30 a - 4:30 p $40 2820 Roosevelt Rd, Suite 202 92106 - Diana Pastora Carson, M.Ed. www.abilityawareness.com Diana@AbilityAwareness.com 619-370-2789

CARD Feeding Disorder Workshop - What to Do When a Child Won't Eat: Feeding Disorder & Developmental Disabilities. This is is a 4-hour seminar for parents, practitioners to learn possible causes of the disorder & various techniques to improve a childs feeding & ease mealtime frustration.
Mar 29 San Jose 9a-1p $75 parents/$150practitioner 940 Saratoga Ave, ste 105 - Daphne www.centerforautism.com d.plump@centerforautism.com 818-345-2345 x297

All in the Autism Family - Attention: Parents, Teachers, Siblings, People with Autism, & Professionals. Discover new, exciting tools that empower families living with autism to have healthy, meaningful relationships with loved ones at home, at school & in communities. Local & national autism relationship experts come to Long Beach to teach you how to influence & enhance social capacity of those with autism.
Apr 11 - Apr 12 Long Beach tba Marriott Long Beach, 4700 Airport Plaza Dr - Autism Today www.autismcalifornia.com/ info@autismtoday.com 866-928-8476

PECS Basic Training - (Formerly called Two-Day PECS Training Workshop) This intense two-day training is designed to teach participants to appropriately implement the Picture Exchange Communication System. It begins with an overview of the Pyramid Approach to Education to explore the key components of designing effective educational environments. A historical overview of language training programs used with non-verbal individuals is discussed.
Apr 17 - Apr 18 Campbell 8a-4p. $295/Professional - $195/Parent - Stefanie Levendis www.pecs.com Slevendis@pecs.com 888-732-7462

Relationship Development Intervention Program 4 Day Parent Seminar - Experience a new way of thinking about life with Autism, AS, PDD & NLD, & prepare to make a monumental difference in your familys future. During the 4 intensive days of animated discussion, videos & hands on exercises led by RDI Certified Consultants you will construct an RDI Program for your family that will overcome the core cognitive, social, communication & more.
Jul 8-11 Sacramento 9a-3:30p TBA - Nisha Patel www.rdiconnect.com parents@rdiconnect.com 713.838.1362 Ext108

Ongoing (by city)

Open House Shamila Quenum Herr, owner & DLS practitioner, will discuss Dr. Alfred A. Tomatis, the Awaken Listening Program, Occupational Therapy & Sensory Integration. Questions are welcome! ITS provides programs for children with autism, developmental delays, Asperger's syndrome, learning disabilities & dyslexia. Teen & adult programs are also available.
Beverly Hills 1st Thur 7 - 9 pm Free 291 S. La Cienega Blvd., Suite 409 Mary Pat Cooney www.itssca.com itssca@earthlink.net 310-298-1157

Friends' Club Dr. Cynthia LaBrie Norall, Ph.D. & skillfully trained staff Friend's Club provides a socially structured environment designed to explore & develop the many aspects of social success in a safe & enjoyable setting. We accept all age ranges to which each child is specially placed in a small group with children/teens within same age range.
Carlsbad Jan - May 40 per class & per every 5 wks 580 Beech Ave. # B Maria Lyon www.casefamily.com casembl@aol.com 760-720-4964

Davis Area Asperger’s Support Grp,
Davis - 4th Wed 7-9pm — Call for location. Robin Dewey 530-753-8649 rdd1122@aoLcorn DeDe Douglass 530-759-8817

Elk Grove Parents Autism Resource Group 1-3pm -
Elk Grove 1st Sun Sweet Bean Cafe 7300 Laguna Blvd 916-684-0201 Connie Ajay 916-683-5652 or belts@aol.com

+SNAFU - Special Needs Advocates For Understanding
Every Thur. Ripon Shirley at 209 321-6510 www.valleysnafu.org thenuttfamily@verizon.net

Empire Autism Society of America, Riverside Area Support Group Meeting. Our mission is to promore lifelong access and oppertunities for persons within the autism spectrum and their families, through education, advocacy, the promotion of research and increased public awareness, to be fully included, participating members of their communities.
Riverside last Thu 6:30- 9:00pm, free RCOE Conference Center, 3939ThirteenthStreet Christine Little 909-781-8464 christinelittle@sbcglobal.net

Roseville ASK (Autism Spectrum Kids), Roseville School District Discusses issues of interest to parents and teachers
Roseville 2nd Thu 6:30 - 5:30 pm Stanger Elementary School 699 Shasta Street Tasha Wilson 916- 754-3859 - Diane Faus 916-782-2231 dfaus@surewest.net

FEAT Board of Directors Meeting
Sacramento First Mon 7:30 pm --Arden-Dimick Library.591 Watt Avenue, (corner of Northrup Ave.) Library Meeting Rm FEAT@feat.org

Sacramento Asperger Syndrome Information & Support 7-9pm
Sacramento 2nd Tue M.I.N.D. Institute, 2825 50th St. Parents & Caregivers~auditorium, AS/HFA/PDD-NOS/NLD Teens & Adults (age 16 and older) ~facilitated meeting upstairs, contact Lynne Weissmann, 916-682-1740

Alta California Regional Center, Family Advisory Committee Discusses issues affecting obtaining services from Alta: open to all family members and other concerned individuals
Sacramento 1st Wed 6:30 - 8:30 pm — Alta California Regional Center 2135 Butano Dr, Brenda Smith Conference Rm

FEAT Family Resource Meeting
Sacramento 3rd Wed 7- 9pm — IJC Davis MIND. Institute 2525 50th Street, Karlin Merwin 916-744-1040

TACA Valley (Talk About Curing Autism, San Fernando Valley Group)P arent information and support, parent mentoring, dietary intervention, the latest in medical research, special education law, reviews of the latest treatments.
San Fernando Valley 1st Sun 7-9pm. Meeting only - no children. Jumping Genius, 22750 Roscoe Blvd. West Hills (Corner of Fallbrook and Roscoe) www.tacanow.com

“Dramautism” acting classes for children (ages 4-7- with high- functioning autism or Asperger's Syndrome theatre troupe, theatre games, acting, directing, building imagination, arts &crafts, karaoke, music, puppets, costumes, wigs, props, produce a show for parents &friends. Taught by Debra Clark, children's theatre producer &mother of two young autistic sons, &Patricia Keating, a Los Angeles Unified School District special education teacher with a master's in theatre. 818-360-7125
Studio City ongoing 3pm to 4pm ($35 per class) CBS Debra Clark dclark0704@yahoo.com

Talk About Curing Autism of
Visalia meets monthly on the 3rd Wed 6-8:30pm, free, 402 W. Acequia, Visalia, Lynne Arnold, tacanow.com

*Calendar reprinted with permission of Lenny Schafer, Editor - The Autism Calendar

Also check out the calendars for the following groups. They may have events, training, etc. of interest.

Events Calendar 2008