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SUMMARY:Down to Earth Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Is one of your goals for 2026 to get your family outdoors and off screens? \nCome dig in with us.  \nThanks to the support of Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation and Spaces of Opportunity\, DSNetwork’s Down to Earth Garden is a healing and therapeutic program where individuals and families come together to connect with one another\, with the Earth\, and with a sense of calm. \nIn the garden\, we learn how plants grow and nourish us\, experience the rhythms of the seasons and harvest\, and place our hands in the soil. This outdoor space invites us to slow down\, enjoy fresh air and sunshine\, build community\, and experience a deep sense of peace and belonging. \nAll are welcome! \nEvery Sunday starting back on Jan 4 from 10 am to 12 noon. *Beginning 3/8\, start time will move to 9AM. \nRegister Now 
URL:https://dsnetworkaz.org/event/down-to-earth-gardening/2026-03-01/
LOCATION:Spaces of Opportunity\, 1200 W Vineyard\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85041\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club Xtra (0-7),Community,Familias Unidas,Tweens & Teens Up,Xcell Adults (18+)
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SUMMARY:Down to Earth Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Is one of your goals for 2026 to get your family outdoors and off screens? \nCome dig in with us.  \nThanks to the support of Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation and Spaces of Opportunity\, DSNetwork’s Down to Earth Garden is a healing and therapeutic program where individuals and families come together to connect with one another\, with the Earth\, and with a sense of calm. \nIn the garden\, we learn how plants grow and nourish us\, experience the rhythms of the seasons and harvest\, and place our hands in the soil. This outdoor space invites us to slow down\, enjoy fresh air and sunshine\, build community\, and experience a deep sense of peace and belonging. \nAll are welcome! \nEvery Sunday starting back on Jan 4 from 9 am to 11 am. *note earlier start time to do increasing morning temps!* \nRegister Now 
URL:https://dsnetworkaz.org/event/down-to-earth-gardening-2/2026-03-08/
LOCATION:Spaces of Opportunity\, 1200 W Vineyard\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85041\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club Xtra (0-7),Community,Familias Unidas,Tweens & Teens Up,Xcell Adults (18+)
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SUMMARY:Down to Earth Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Is one of your goals for 2026 to get your family outdoors and off screens? \nCome dig in with us.  \nThanks to the support of Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation and Spaces of Opportunity\, DSNetwork’s Down to Earth Garden is a healing and therapeutic program where individuals and families come together to connect with one another\, with the Earth\, and with a sense of calm. \nIn the garden\, we learn how plants grow and nourish us\, experience the rhythms of the seasons and harvest\, and place our hands in the soil. This outdoor space invites us to slow down\, enjoy fresh air and sunshine\, build community\, and experience a deep sense of peace and belonging. \nAll are welcome! \nEvery Sunday starting back on Jan 4 from 9 am to 11 am. *note earlier start time to do increasing morning temps!* \nRegister Now 
URL:https://dsnetworkaz.org/event/down-to-earth-gardening-2/2026-03-15/
LOCATION:Spaces of Opportunity\, 1200 W Vineyard\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85041\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club Xtra (0-7),Community,Familias Unidas,Tweens & Teens Up,Xcell Adults (18+)
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SUMMARY:Down Syndrome Day at the Capitol
DESCRIPTION:  \nDown Syndrome Day at the Capitol will bring together advocates\, families\, professionals\, and individuals with Down syndrome to learn\, connect\, and inspire meaningful change in Arizona. This impactful event provides a platform to explore our community’s legislative priorities\, champion advocacy efforts\, and gain valuable resources and tools to empower the Down syndrome community. \nWhether you join us in person\, sponsor the event\, or both\, you’ll help amplify awareness\, strengthen advocacy\, and create opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome across our state.  \nRESERVE TICKETS BY MAR 11 \nDonate to Day at the Capitol \n**This event is free to attend. All net proceeds from donations and sponsorships for Day at the Capitol will be distributed equally among the four participating local Down syndrome organizations: DSNetwork\, GiGi’s Playhouse Phoenix\, SANDS\, and Sharing Down Syndrome. \nAgenda: Down Syndrome Day at the Capitol\nThursday\, March 19\, 2026 \nAgenda: Down Syndrome Day at the Capitol\, Thursday\, March 19\, 2026 \n\n8:30 to 9:00 am Check-In\, Continental Breakfast & Networking at the State Capitol Executive Tower\n9:00 to 9:45 am Welcome by Self Advocates\, including Amy Bockerstette of I Got This Foundation\, and Opening Remarks by Arizona Legislators\n10:00 to 11:00 am Observe Senate & House Legislative Proceedings\n10:15 to 11:30 am Legislative Meetings/Packet Drop-Offs\n11:15 to 11:45 am Performances by Hip Hop Homies & Others on the Hayden Lawn\n12:00 to 1:00 pm LUNCH and Keynote Address by Kandi Pickard\, NDSS President & CEO\, and Zane Garcia Ramadan\, DDD Assistant Director\n12:30 to 2:00 pm Legislative Meetings/Packet Drop-Offs\n1:30 to 2:15 pm Capitol Museum Tour (optional) – Must RSVP\, limited tickets available\n2:00 to 2:30 pm Debriefing and Call to Action\n\n**Note: Agenda is subject to change and is flexible due to legislators’ schedules. \nFor more information\, contact Liz Perez – Liz@DSNetworkaz.org \nRSVP for Day at the Capitol \nVolunteer for DATC \nLearn about the Capitol Museum Tour \nPrepare for your Trip to the Capitol Museum
URL:https://dsnetworkaz.org/event/down-syndrome-day-at-the-capitol/
LOCATION:State Capitol\, 1700 W Washington St\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:World Down Syndrome Day
DESCRIPTION:Free to Families\nJoin us for a fun-filled day at Pioneer Community Park\, located at 8755 N 83rd Ave\, Peoria\, AZ 85345 (SAME LOCATION AS LAST YEAR). This event is a celebration of World Down Syndrome Day\, a day to promote inclusion and raise awareness about Down syndrome. \nBring your family and friends to enjoy a variety of activities and entertainment for the whole family including a game truck\, barrel train rides\, crafts\, music\, bubbles\, balloons\, dinosaurs\, princesses\, superheroes\, sports\, food trucks\, resource tables and more! Don’t miss the opportunity to meet incredible individuals with Down syndrome and learn more about their unique abilities. \nCome and show your support for the Down syndrome community. Let’s celebrate diversity and create a more inclusive world together. We can’t wait to see you there! \nWhat is World Down Syndrome Day? DSNetwork in collaboration with GiGi’s Playhouse celebrates World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD)\, a global awareness day officially recognized on March 21st. The date for WDSD being the 21st day of the 3rd month\, was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome. On this day\, people with Down syndrome and those who live and work with them throughout the world gather and participate in events to raise public awareness. \nRSVP Now \nRock Your Socks on 3/21 \nVolunteer at WDSD
URL:https://dsnetworkaz.org/event/world-down-syndrome-day/
LOCATION:Pioneer Community Park\, 8755 N 83rd Ave\, Peoria\, 85345\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Down to Earth Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Is one of your goals for 2026 to get your family outdoors and off screens? \nCome dig in with us.  \nThanks to the support of Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation and Spaces of Opportunity\, DSNetwork’s Down to Earth Garden is a healing and therapeutic program where individuals and families come together to connect with one another\, with the Earth\, and with a sense of calm. \nIn the garden\, we learn how plants grow and nourish us\, experience the rhythms of the seasons and harvest\, and place our hands in the soil. This outdoor space invites us to slow down\, enjoy fresh air and sunshine\, build community\, and experience a deep sense of peace and belonging. \nAll are welcome! \nEvery Sunday starting back on Jan 4 from 9 am to 11 am. *note earlier start time to do increasing morning temps!* \nRegister Now 
URL:https://dsnetworkaz.org/event/down-to-earth-gardening-2/2026-03-22/
LOCATION:Spaces of Opportunity\, 1200 W Vineyard\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85041\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club Xtra (0-7),Community,Familias Unidas,Tweens & Teens Up,Xcell Adults (18+)
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SUMMARY:Down to Earth Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Is one of your goals for 2026 to get your family outdoors and off screens? \nCome dig in with us.  \nThanks to the support of Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation and Spaces of Opportunity\, DSNetwork’s Down to Earth Garden is a healing and therapeutic program where individuals and families come together to connect with one another\, with the Earth\, and with a sense of calm. \nIn the garden\, we learn how plants grow and nourish us\, experience the rhythms of the seasons and harvest\, and place our hands in the soil. This outdoor space invites us to slow down\, enjoy fresh air and sunshine\, build community\, and experience a deep sense of peace and belonging. \nAll are welcome! \nEvery Sunday starting back on Jan 4 from 9 am to 11 am. *note earlier start time to do increasing morning temps!* \nRegister Now 
URL:https://dsnetworkaz.org/event/down-to-earth-gardening-2/2026-03-29/
LOCATION:Spaces of Opportunity\, 1200 W Vineyard\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85041\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club Xtra (0-7),Community,Familias Unidas,Tweens & Teens Up,Xcell Adults (18+)
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