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Lake Ridge Community Support Services

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Join Lake Ridge Community Support Services for a day of family fun, inclusive activities, local marketplace shopping, and community connection&mdash;all in support of making ABA therapy accessible across Durham Region! Event Details<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">📅 Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">⏰ Time: 11:00 AM &ndash; 3:00 PM</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">📍 Location: Abilities Centre &mdash; 1 Jim Flaherty Street, Whitby, ON</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">🎟️ Admission: FREE (Donations welcome at entry or online!)</li></ul>About the EventHosted by Lake Ridge Community Support Services (LRCSS) as part of our community engagement and #ABAforAll fundraising campaign, the annual Autism Fun Fair is an inclusive, family-friendly event where clients, families, and all Durham Region community members can come together for a day of joy, empowerment, and fun!Admission is completely FREE, and guests of all ages can enjoy a wide range of sensory-conscious and exciting activities.✨ What&rsquo;s Happening This Year?<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">🏰 Classic Fun &amp; Entertainment: Carnival games, bouncy castles, face painting, henna art, and live music!</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">🍔 Delicious Eats: Local food truck favorites and refreshing treats from the ice cream truck.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">🛍️ Local Marketplace (NEW!): Shop and support neurodivergent-owned businesses, local makers, and community vendors.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">💃 Neuro-Friendly Dance Workshops (NEW!): Inclusive dance sessions designed for all movement styles and energy levels!</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">🧠 Sensory Space by Snooze Room (NEW!): Sponsored by Monarch House, providing a calm, low-stimulation environment whenever you need a quick break.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">📸 FREE Professional Headshots (NEW!): Courtesy of Mil Photography&mdash;perfect for self-advocates, professionals, and family keepsakes!</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">🎟️ Raffle &amp; 50/50 Draw: Enter to win awesome prize packages generously provided by Y001 Distribution Centre (Amazon)!</li></ul>(More exciting features to be announced as the event approaches!)💙 Why We Fundraise: The #ABAforAll Initiative Every dollar raised prior to and during the event goes directly to the #ABAforAll initiative at Lake Ridge Community Support Services. This vital fundraising campaign directly subsidizes and reduces the out-of-pocket costs of needs-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programs for children, youth, and adults with autism or intellectual disabilities across the Durham Region. Your support helps ensure that individuals and families receive the tailored, evidence-based care they deserve without financial barriers.🤝 Proudly Supported By<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Activity Sponsor: WeeWatch Childcare</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Event Supporter: GCDN</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Sensory Space Sponsor: Monarch House</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Raffle Sponsor: Y001 Distribution Centre (Amazon)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Official Photographer: Mil Photography</li></ul>(Interested in sponsoring or becoming a vendor? Reach out to us at fundraising@lrcss.com to request a sponsorship package!)

Join Lake Ridge Community Support Services for a day of family fun, inclusive activities, local marketplace shopping, and community connection—all in support of making ABA therapy accessible across Durham Region! Event Details<ul><li>📅 Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026</li><li>⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM</li><li>📍 Location: Abilities Centre — 1 Jim Flaherty Street, Whitby, ON</li><li>🎟️ Admission: FREE (Donations welcome at entry or online!)</li></ul>About the EventHosted by Lake Ridge Community Support Services (LRCSS) as part of our community engagement and #ABAforAll fundraising campaign, the annual Autism Fun Fair is an inclusive, family-friendly event where clients, families, and all Durham Region community members can come together for a day of joy, empowerment, and fun!Admission is completely FREE, and guests of all ages can enjoy a wide range of sensory-conscious and exciting activities.✨ What’s Happening This Year?<ul><li>🏰 Classic Fun &amp; Entertainment: Carnival games, bouncy castles, face painting, henna art, and live music!</li><li>🍔 Delicious Eats: Local food truck favorites and refreshing treats from the ice cream truck.</li><li>🛍️ Local Marketplace (NEW!): Shop and support neurodivergent-owned businesses, local makers, and community vendors.</li><li>💃 Neuro-Friendly Dance Workshops (NEW!): Inclusive dance sessions designed for all movement styles and energy levels!</li><li>🧠 Sensory Space by Snooze Room (NEW!): Sponsored by Monarch House, providing a calm, low-stimulation environment whenever you need a quick break.</li><li>📸 FREE Professional Headshots (NEW!): Courtesy of Mil Photography—perfect for self-advocates, professionals, and family keepsakes!</li><li>🎟️ Raffle &amp; 50/50 Draw: Enter to win awesome prize packages generously provided by Y001 Distribution Centre (Amazon)!</li></ul>(More exciting features to be announced as the event approaches!)💙 Why We Fundraise: The #ABAforAll Initiative Every dollar raised prior to and during the event goes directly to the #ABAforAll initiative at Lake Ridge Community Support Services. This vital fundraising campaign directly subsidizes and reduces the out-of-pocket costs of needs-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programs for children, youth, and adults with autism or intellectual disabilities across the Durham Region. Your support helps ensure that individuals and families receive the tailored, evidence-based care they deserve without financial barriers.🤝 Proudly Supported By<ul><li>Activity Sponsor: WeeWatch Childcare</li><li>Event Supporter: GCDN</li><li>Sensory Space Sponsor: Monarch House</li><li>Raffle Sponsor: Y001 Distribution Centre (Amazon)</li><li>Official Photographer: Mil Photography</li></ul>(Interested in sponsoring or becoming a vendor? Reach out to us at fundraising@lrcss.com to request a sponsorship package!)

Lake Ridge Community Support Services

2026 Autism Fun Fair

1 Jim Flaherty St

FREE General Admission

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