BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Project Awaken - ECPv6.16.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Project Awaken X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://projectawaken.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Project Awaken REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260705T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260705T160000 DTSTAMP:20260801T031206 CREATED:20260703T161656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T161656Z UID:10000314-1783252800-1783267200@projectawaken.org SUMMARY:Track & Field DESCRIPTION:GLASA provides a continuum of coaching for both ambulatory and wheelchair track and field from the beginner to elite level athlete. Being part of Team GLASA provides access to equipment\, cross-training\, dedicated coaches with Paralympic experience\, logistical assistance\, individual goal setting\, and a schedule of competitions based on the caliber of the athlete. \nYouth\, Teen & Adult – Ambulatory and Wheelchair\nPractices are held on Sunday afternoons in Lake Forest\, exact time varies by each event. Please login to your SportsPlus account to view exact details. \nListed by GLASA. View details / register URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/track-field-3/ LOCATION:Lake Forest High School\, 1285 N. McKinley Rd.\, Lake Forest\, 60045\, United States CATEGORIES:GLASA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://projectawaken.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Track56.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260706 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260707 DTSTAMP:20260801T031206 CREATED:20260619T220536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T220536Z UID:10000273-1783296000-1783382399@projectawaken.org SUMMARY:Outdoor Cycling (Adaptive) DESCRIPTION:During the summer\, Dare2tri hosts weekly adaptive cycling practices on Chicago's lakefront. Individuals of all experience levels are welcome! Dare2tri coaches and volunteers are on hand to instruct\, assist with equipment fitting\, adjustments and transfers\, and lead practices. Sighted guides and tandem pilots help as needed. Don't have a bike? No worries — Dare2tri has a fleet of adaptive equipment on-site to try and use during practice. (Mondays & Wednesdays\, times vary. Free.) \nListed by Dare2tri. View details / register URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/outdoor-cycling-adaptive-5/ LOCATION:Wilson Skate Park Parking Lot\, 600 W. Wilson Ave.\, Chicago\, IL CATEGORIES:Dare2tri ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://projectawaken.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/outdoor-cycling-on-tandem-min.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260706 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260707 DTSTAMP:20260801T031206 CREATED:20260619T220558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T220558Z UID:10000301-1783296000-1783382399@projectawaken.org SUMMARY:Track Running & Wheelchair Pushing DESCRIPTION:Weekly adaptive track running and wheelchair pushing practice with Dare2tri on Chicago's lakefront. Coaches and volunteers support athletes of all levels; adaptive racing equipment available. (Mondays\, times vary. Free.) \nListed by Dare2tri. View details / register URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/track-running-wheelchair-pushing-3/ LOCATION:Montrose Beach Track\, Chicago\, IL CATEGORIES:Dare2tri ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://projectawaken.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/020A3776-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260706T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260706T120000 DTSTAMP:20260801T031206 CREATED:20260703T161658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T165826Z UID:10000315-1783328400-1783339200@projectawaken.org SUMMARY:Adaptive Waterskiing with H20 Adaptive Sports – 9:00 AM DESCRIPTION:Adaptive Waterskiing with H2O Adaptive Sports. Sessions on Mondays June 29\, July 6 (Veterans Day\, all are welcome) and July 13.\nRegardless of your disability\, everyone can enjoy the thrill of the water splashing in their face as they glide across the lake. H2O Sports offers a multitude of adaptive options for everyone to participate. In order to participate in any water activities safely\, you must be able to right yourself in the water (turn from face down to face up in the lake independently while wearing a USCG approved life jacket).\nPlease choose which sessions you plan to attend when registering. Once you have registered in SportsPlus\, you will also need to register with USA Waterskiing. A link to register will be included in your confirmation email.\nMessage from H2O Sports:\nYou must receive a confirmation email from USA Waterskiing in order to attend the events. Due to high demand\, sign up is limited to 2 events. \nListed by GLASA. View details / register URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/adaptive-waterskiing-with-h20-adaptive-sports/ LOCATION:Lake Mary at Lance Park\, 55 Lance Drive\, Twin Lakes\, WI\, 53181 CATEGORIES:GLASA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://projectawaken.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Peyton-Manigo-Water-Skiing.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260706T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260706T150000 DTSTAMP:20260801T031206 CREATED:20260703T161659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T165827Z UID:10000316-1783342800-1783350000@projectawaken.org SUMMARY:Adaptive Waterskiing with H20 Adaptive Sports – 1:00 PM DESCRIPTION:Adaptive Waterskiing with H2O Adaptive Sports. Sessions on Mondays June 29\, July 6 (Veterans Day\, all are welcome) and July 13.\nRegardless of your disability\, everyone can enjoy the thrill of the water splashing in their face as they glide across the lake. H2O Sports offers a multitude of adaptive options for everyone to participate. In order to participate in any water activities safely\, you must be able to right yourself in the water (turn from face down to face up in the lake independently while wearing a USCG approved life jacket).\nPlease choose which sessions you plan to attend when registering. Once you have registered in SportsPlus\, you will also need to register with USA Waterskiing. A link to register will be included in your confirmation email.\nMessage from H2O Sports:\nYou must receive a confirmation email from USA Waterskiing in order to attend the events. Due to high demand\, sign up is limited to 2 events. \nListed by GLASA. View details / register URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/adaptive-waterskiing-with-h20-adaptive-sports-2/ LOCATION:Lake Mary at Lance Park\, 55 Lance Drive\, Twin Lakes\, WI\, 53181 CATEGORIES:GLASA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://projectawaken.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Peyton-Manigo-Water-Skiing.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260706T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260706T190000 DTSTAMP:20260801T031206 CREATED:20260703T161700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T161700Z UID:10000317-1783360800-1783364400@projectawaken.org SUMMARY:Roller Workout (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:The roller workouts provide a variety of pushes to enhance speed\, cardio\, and endurance for the beginner to the competitive racer. Contact chousner@glasa.org if you need a roller.\nTeen & Adult; Wheelchair only\nPlease check the calendar in SportsPlus for the most up-to-date schedule. The link to join the Zoom session is listed under “Resources” in the Roller Workouts Team page in SportsPlus. \nListed by GLASA. View details / register URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/roller-workout-virtual-4/ CATEGORIES:GLASA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://projectawaken.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Racers19-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260707T181500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260707T191500 DTSTAMP:20260801T031206 CREATED:20260619T220531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T220531Z UID:10000268-1783448100-1783451700@projectawaken.org SUMMARY:Learn2Guide: Open Water Swim DESCRIPTION:The final session of Dare2tri's Learn2Guide clinic series — open-water swim guiding techniques for those who want to guide visually impaired triathletes. Free; participants should be proficient swimmers. \nListed by Dare2tri. View details / register URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/learn2guide-open-water-swim/ LOCATION:Chicago\, IL CATEGORIES:Dare2tri ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://projectawaken.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/020A3677-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260708 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260709 DTSTAMP:20260801T031206 CREATED:20260619T220537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T220537Z UID:10000274-1783468800-1783555199@projectawaken.org SUMMARY:Outdoor Cycling (Adaptive) DESCRIPTION:During the summer\, Dare2tri hosts weekly adaptive cycling practices on Chicago's lakefront. Individuals of all experience levels are welcome! Dare2tri coaches and volunteers are on hand to instruct\, assist with equipment fitting\, adjustments and transfers\, and lead practices. Sighted guides and tandem pilots help as needed. Don't have a bike? No worries — Dare2tri has a fleet of adaptive equipment on-site to try and use during practice. (Mondays & Wednesdays\, times vary. Free.) \nListed by Dare2tri. View details / register URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/outdoor-cycling-adaptive-6/ LOCATION:Wilson Skate Park Parking Lot\, 600 W. Wilson Ave.\, Chicago\, IL CATEGORIES:Dare2tri ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://projectawaken.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/outdoor-cycling-on-tandem-min.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T150000 DTSTAMP:20260801T031206 CREATED:20260619T220402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T220402Z UID:10000220-1783515600-1783522800@projectawaken.org SUMMARY:DRACH Meeting DESCRIPTION:Iliana Rivera Haven\n Community Organizer – Housing\n irhaven@accessliving.org\n (312) 640-2158 \nDRACH meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. Questions? Please contact Iliana Rivera Haven. \nJoin Zoom MeetingMeeting ID: 879 5555 0715Passcode: AL2026$ \n— \nOne tap mobile \n+13126266799\,\,87955550715# US (Chicago)+13092053325\,\,87955550715# US \nJoin instructions \nListed by Access Living. View details / register URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/drach-meeting-2/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Access Living ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://projectawaken.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/DRACH-Events-Calendar-Icon2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T183000 DTSTAMP:20260801T031206 CREATED:20260703T161701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T161701Z UID:10000318-1783531800-1783535400@projectawaken.org SUMMARY:Powerlifting DESCRIPTION:Paralympic powerlifting\, also known as para powerlifting and para-lifting\, is an adaptation of the sport of powerlifting for athletes with disabilities. The only discipline in Paralympic powerlifting is the bench press. For competition\, the bench press is the sport’s single discipline\, with 10 different categories based on body weight. Competitors must lower the bar to the chest\, hold it motionless on the chest and then press it upwards to arm’s length with locked elbows.\nTeen & Adult\, Ambulatory and Wheelchair\nOffered on Wednesday evenings and Saturday afternoons at the GLASA office\nPlease check the calendar in SportsPlus for the most up-to-date schedule. \nListed by GLASA. View details / register URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/powerlifting-4/ CATEGORIES:GLASA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://projectawaken.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Sport-_0026_Powerlifting-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T130000 DTSTAMP:20260801T031206 CREATED:20260703T161702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T161702Z UID:10000319-1783594800-1783602000@projectawaken.org SUMMARY:Shooting DESCRIPTION:You will gain practical skills in the art of shooting and marksmanship at GLASA’s Shooting (Air Rifle) program. GLASA provides all the rifles\, targets\, tables\, chairs\, and pellets. Stands are provided for those who are unable to hold up the rifle. Teen & Adult (Ages 13+) Wheelchair & Ambulatory\nPlease check the calendar in SportsPlus for the most up-to-date schedule. \nListed by GLASA. View details / register URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/shooting-2/ CATEGORIES:GLASA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://projectawaken.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Sport-_0000_Shooting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T160000 DTSTAMP:20260801T031206 CREATED:20260619T220423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T220423Z UID:10000253-1783602000-1783612800@projectawaken.org SUMMARY:UNTITLED VAMPIRE PLAY - Touch Tour & Audio Described Performance at Lookingglass Theatre DESCRIPTION:UNTITLED VAMPIRE PLAY\nWorld Premiere\nWritten by Kevin Douglas\nDirected by Devon DeMayo\nHilarity (and tragedy) ensue in the World Premiere of UNTITLED VAMPIRE PLAY when Val\, a vampire\, is in a new relationship with a mortal\, Dom\, each having different ideas about where their relationship should go. Rose\, Val’s progeny\, wants Val to consider leaving the country\, and on top of that\, Val’s estranged brother has returned\, coincidentally\, as a serial killer terrorizes the streets of Chicago. UNTITLED VAMPIRE PLAY explores love\, codependency\, unwavering convictions and vampires.\nJune 4 – July 12\, 2026\, accessible performance July 9\, 2026.\nUnlock $35 tickets using the code AUDIO online\, over the phone\, or in-person.\nThe Touch Tour will begin at 1PM and curtain is at 2PM. Visit Lookingglasstheatre.org/accessibility or contact us for more!\n \nAccessibility: Touch tour\, Audio Description\, Assistive Listening Devices\, Wheelchair accessible\, and All Gender restrooms.\nhttps://lookingglasstheatre.org/event/untitled-vampire-play/ \nListed by Cultural Access Collaborative. View details / register URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/untitled-vampire-play-touch-tour-audio-described-performance-at-lookingglass-theatre/ LOCATION:Lookingglass Theatre\, 163 E Pearson St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Access Collaborative END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T190000 DTSTAMP:20260801T031206 CREATED:20260703T161703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T161703Z UID:10000320-1783620000-1783623600@projectawaken.org SUMMARY:Roller Workout (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:The roller workouts provide a variety of pushes to enhance speed\, cardio\, and endurance for the beginner to the competitive racer. Contact chousner@glasa.org if you need a roller.\nTeen & Adult; Wheelchair only\nPlease check the calendar in SportsPlus for the most up-to-date schedule. The link to join the Zoom session is listed under “Resources” in the Roller Workouts Team page in SportsPlus. \nListed by GLASA. View details / register URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/roller-workout-virtual-5/ CATEGORIES:GLASA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://projectawaken.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Racers19-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T203000 DTSTAMP:20260801T031206 CREATED:20260703T161703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T161703Z UID:10000321-1783625400-1783629000@projectawaken.org SUMMARY:Swim DESCRIPTION:The Instructional Swim* program is for individuals who have a physical or visual disability who are new to swimming. Athletes will be assigned one-on-one to a volunteer swim instructor. Floatation devices will not be used in the teaching progression.\nThursday evenings in Carol Stream\nAlso offered on Sunday evenings in Lake Forest\n*Limited space available. Please contact Cindy Housner (chousner@glasa.org) to confirm your spot.\nPlease check the calendar in SportsPlus for the most up-to-date schedule.\n \n  \nListed by GLASA. View details / register URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/swim-4/ CATEGORIES:GLASA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://projectawaken.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Swim09@2x.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260710 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260718 DTSTAMP:20260801T031206 CREATED:20260703T161708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T161708Z UID:10000322-1783641600-1784332799@projectawaken.org SUMMARY:The Hartford Nationals DESCRIPTION:Listed by GLASA. View details / register URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/the-hartford-nationals/ CATEGORIES:GLASA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260711 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260720 DTSTAMP:20260801T031206 CREATED:20260703T161736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T161736Z UID:10000394-1783728000-1784505599@projectawaken.org SUMMARY:Grenada | Open Trip DESCRIPTION:Divers of all abilities\, discover Grenada’s underwater world on an adaptive scuba trip with Diveheart and our partners at Aquanauts Grenada.\nJul 11-18\, 2026\nTrip Info \nListed by Diveheart. View details / register URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/grenada-open-trip/ CATEGORIES:Diveheart END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T140000 DTSTAMP:20260801T031206 CREATED:20260703T161708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T161708Z UID:10000323-1783771200-1783778400@projectawaken.org SUMMARY:Powerlifting DESCRIPTION:Paralympic powerlifting\, also known as para powerlifting and para-lifting\, is an adaptation of the sport of powerlifting for athletes with disabilities. The only discipline in Paralympic powerlifting is the bench press. For competition\, the bench press is the sport’s single discipline\, with 10 different categories based on body weight. Competitors must lower the bar to the chest\, hold it motionless on the chest and then press it upwards to arm’s length with locked elbows.\nTeen & Adult\, Ambulatory and Wheelchair\nOffered on Wednesday evenings and Saturday afternoons at the GLASA office\nPlease check the calendar in SportsPlus for the most up-to-date schedule. \nListed by GLASA. View details / register URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/powerlifting-5/ CATEGORIES:GLASA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://projectawaken.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Sport-_0026_Powerlifting-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T140000 DTSTAMP:20260801T031206 CREATED:20260703T161709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T161709Z UID:10000324-1783774800-1783778400@projectawaken.org SUMMARY:Youth Tennis DESCRIPTION:Instruction is provided for youth and beginner players who are ambulatory\, use a manual chair\, or power chair. Sports chairs may be available upon request. Tennis courts are located in Winnetka\, IL\nPlease check the calendar in SportsPlus for the most up-to-date schedule. \nListed by GLASA. View details / register URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/youth-tennis-3/ CATEGORIES:GLASA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://projectawaken.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Sport-_0014_Tennis-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T160000 DTSTAMP:20260801T031206 CREATED:20260703T161710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T161710Z UID:10000325-1783778400-1783785600@projectawaken.org SUMMARY:Adult/Competitive Tennis DESCRIPTION:Instruction is provided for intermediate and tournament players who are ambulatory\, use a manual or power chair. Sports chairs may be available upon request. Tennis courts are located in Winnetka\, IL\nPlease check the calendar in SportsPlus for the most up-to-date schedule. \nListed by GLASA. View details / register URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/adult-competitive-tennis-3/ CATEGORIES:GLASA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://projectawaken.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_8025-scaled-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T160000 DTSTAMP:20260801T031206 CREATED:20260703T161711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T161711Z UID:10000326-1783857600-1783872000@projectawaken.org SUMMARY:Track & Field DESCRIPTION:GLASA provides a continuum of coaching for both ambulatory and wheelchair track and field from the beginner to elite level athlete. Being part of Team GLASA provides access to equipment\, cross-training\, dedicated coaches with Paralympic experience\, logistical assistance\, individual goal setting\, and a schedule of competitions based on the caliber of the athlete. \nYouth\, Teen & Adult – Ambulatory and Wheelchair\nPractices are held on Sunday afternoons in Lake Forest\, exact time varies by each event. Please login to your SportsPlus account to view exact details. \nListed by GLASA. View details / register URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/track-field-4/ LOCATION:Lake Forest High School\, 1285 N. McKinley Rd.\, Lake Forest\, 60045\, United States CATEGORIES:GLASA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://projectawaken.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Track56-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T150000 DTSTAMP:20260801T031206 CREATED:20260703T161739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T161739Z UID:10000400-1783861200-1783868400@projectawaken.org SUMMARY:Little Sprouts DESCRIPTION:Get ready to dig in and get your hands a little dirty! In this hands-on gardening adventure\, kids will learn all about plants—what they need to grow\, how to care for them\, and why they’re so important to our world. Through fun\, interactive activities\, participants will explore soil\, seeds\, watering\, and sunshine as they plant something of their very own. It’s the perfect mix of learning and laughter\, where curiosity blossoms.\nAge: 7 – 16 \nHow to Register for Special Events \nRegistration Link Below\nEmail your registration form to registration@nssra.org\nDrop Off or Mail to 1221 County Line Rd.\nHighland Park\, IL 60035\nThe NSSRA registration form can be downloaded or submitted at nssra.org/forms. \nImportant Dates \nLottery Opens: Monday\, April 27\nLottery Closes: Monday\, May 4\nLottery Results: by noon on Tuesday\, May 5\nFirst Come\, First Served Registration Opens: 1:00 pm on Tuesday\, May 5\nFirst Come\, First Served Registration Closes: 12:00 pm on Friday\, May 8 \nQuestions?\nFor any questions about special events\, please contact NSSRA at (847) 509-9400 or cguenther@nssra.org.\nTransportation for Special Events\nMost of NSSRA’s special events include transportation to and from designated pick-up points with enrollment. Transportation times vary and will add to program length before and after the special event advertised. NSSRA will communicate specific transportation details and pick-up points before the event.\nDesignated Pick-Up Points \nSlotnick Center / NSSRA\, Highland Park\nMoraine Living Facility\nWilmette Community Recreation Center\nNorthbrook Sports Center \nPick-up points will vary based on registration and special event location.\n  \nListed by NSSRA. View details / register URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/little-sprouts/ LOCATION:Mitchell L. Slotnick Center / NSSRA\, 1221 County Line Rd.\, Highland Park\, 60035\, United States CATEGORIES:NSSRA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T190000 DTSTAMP:20260801T031206 CREATED:20260703T161712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T161712Z UID:10000327-1783872000-1783882800@projectawaken.org SUMMARY:Swim DESCRIPTION:The Instructional Swim program is for individuals who have a physical or visual disability that are new to swimming. Athletes will be assigned one-on-one to a volunteer swim instructor. Floatation devices will not be used in the teaching progression.\nThe Independent Swim program is designed for swimmers who are able to swim at least 50 meters consecutively\, can be completely independent while in the water (no volunteer or coach assistance needed). Workouts are provided to increase endurance\, strength and speed. Instruction is given to fine tune technique. Recreational swimmers who are looking to improve their technique or stroke are welcome.\nInstructional sessions are held in Lake Forest on Sundays (session times vary from 4:00-6:00pm) and in Carol Stream on Thursday evenings.\nIndependent Swim sessions are held in Lake Forest on Sundays from 6:00-7:00pm\n*Limited space available. Please contact Cindy Housner (chousner@glasa.org) to confirm your spot.\nCheck the calendar in SportsPlus for the most up-to-date schedule. \nListed by GLASA. View details / register URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/swim-5/ CATEGORIES:GLASA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://projectawaken.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Swim22-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260713 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260714 DTSTAMP:20260801T031206 CREATED:20260619T220537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T220537Z UID:10000275-1783900800-1783987199@projectawaken.org SUMMARY:Outdoor Cycling (Adaptive) DESCRIPTION:During the summer\, Dare2tri hosts weekly adaptive cycling practices on Chicago's lakefront. Individuals of all experience levels are welcome! Dare2tri coaches and volunteers are on hand to instruct\, assist with equipment fitting\, adjustments and transfers\, and lead practices. Sighted guides and tandem pilots help as needed. Don't have a bike? No worries — Dare2tri has a fleet of adaptive equipment on-site to try and use during practice. (Mondays & Wednesdays\, times vary. Free.) \nListed by Dare2tri. View details / register URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/outdoor-cycling-adaptive-7/ LOCATION:Wilson Skate Park Parking Lot\, 600 W. Wilson Ave.\, Chicago\, IL CATEGORIES:Dare2tri ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://projectawaken.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/outdoor-cycling-on-tandem-min.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260713 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260714 DTSTAMP:20260801T031206 CREATED:20260619T220558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T220558Z UID:10000302-1783900800-1783987199@projectawaken.org SUMMARY:Track Running & Wheelchair Pushing DESCRIPTION:Weekly adaptive track running and wheelchair pushing practice with Dare2tri on Chicago's lakefront. Coaches and volunteers support athletes of all levels; adaptive racing equipment available. (Mondays\, times vary. Free.) \nListed by Dare2tri. View details / register URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/track-running-wheelchair-pushing-4/ LOCATION:Montrose Beach Track\, Chicago\, IL CATEGORIES:Dare2tri ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://projectawaken.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/020A3776-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260713T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260713T150000 DTSTAMP:20260801T031206 CREATED:20260703T161713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T161713Z UID:10000329-1783947600-1783954800@projectawaken.org SUMMARY:Adaptive Waterskiing with H20 Adaptive Sports DESCRIPTION:Adaptive Waterskiing with H2O Adaptive Sports. Sessions on Mondays June 29\, July 6 (Veterans Day\, all are welcome) and July 13.\nRegardless of your disability\, everyone can enjoy the thrill of the water splashing in their face as they glide across the lake. H2O Sports offers a multitude of adaptive options for everyone to participate. In order to participate in any water activities safely\, you must be able to right yourself in the water (turn from face down to face up in the lake independently while wearing a USCG approved life jacket).\nPlease choose which sessions you plan to attend when registering. Once you have registered in SportsPlus\, you will also need to register with USA Waterskiing. A link to register will be included in your confirmation email.\nMessage from H2O Sports:\nYou must receive a confirmation email from USA Waterskiing in order to attend the events. Due to high demand\, sign up is limited to 2 events. \nListed by GLASA. View details / register URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/adaptive-waterskiing-with-h20-adaptive-sports-3/ LOCATION:Lake Mary at Lance Park\, 55 Lance Drive\, Twin Lakes\, WI\, 53181 CATEGORIES:GLASA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://projectawaken.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Peyton-Manigo-Water-Skiing.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260713T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260713T190000 DTSTAMP:20260801T031206 CREATED:20260703T161714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T161714Z UID:10000332-1783965600-1783969200@projectawaken.org SUMMARY:Roller Workout (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:The roller workouts provide a variety of pushes to enhance speed\, cardio\, and endurance for the beginner to the competitive racer. Contact chousner@glasa.org if you need a roller.\nTeen & Adult; Wheelchair only\nPlease check the calendar in SportsPlus for the most up-to-date schedule. The link to join the Zoom session is listed under “Resources” in the Roller Workouts Team page in SportsPlus. \nListed by GLASA. View details / register URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/roller-workout-virtual-6/ CATEGORIES:GLASA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://projectawaken.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Racers19-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260715 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260716 DTSTAMP:20260801T031206 CREATED:20260619T220538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T220538Z UID:10000276-1784073600-1784159999@projectawaken.org SUMMARY:Outdoor Cycling (Adaptive) DESCRIPTION:During the summer\, Dare2tri hosts weekly adaptive cycling practices on Chicago's lakefront. Individuals of all experience levels are welcome! Dare2tri coaches and volunteers are on hand to instruct\, assist with equipment fitting\, adjustments and transfers\, and lead practices. Sighted guides and tandem pilots help as needed. Don't have a bike? No worries — Dare2tri has a fleet of adaptive equipment on-site to try and use during practice. (Mondays & Wednesdays\, times vary. Free.) \nListed by Dare2tri. View details / register URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/outdoor-cycling-adaptive-8/ LOCATION:Wilson Skate Park Parking Lot\, 600 W. Wilson Ave.\, Chicago\, IL CATEGORIES:Dare2tri ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://projectawaken.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/outdoor-cycling-on-tandem-min.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T183000 DTSTAMP:20260801T031206 CREATED:20260703T161714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T161714Z UID:10000334-1784136600-1784140200@projectawaken.org SUMMARY:Powerlifting DESCRIPTION:Paralympic powerlifting\, also known as para powerlifting and para-lifting\, is an adaptation of the sport of powerlifting for athletes with disabilities. The only discipline in Paralympic powerlifting is the bench press. For competition\, the bench press is the sport’s single discipline\, with 10 different categories based on body weight. Competitors must lower the bar to the chest\, hold it motionless on the chest and then press it upwards to arm’s length with locked elbows.\nTeen & Adult\, Ambulatory and Wheelchair\nOffered on Wednesday evenings and Saturday afternoons at the GLASA office\nPlease check the calendar in SportsPlus for the most up-to-date schedule. \nListed by GLASA. View details / register URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/powerlifting-6/ CATEGORIES:GLASA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://projectawaken.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Sport-_0026_Powerlifting-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T203000 DTSTAMP:20260801T031206 CREATED:20260703T161731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T161731Z UID:10000388-1784142000-1784147400@projectawaken.org SUMMARY:Theater of the Mind: Relaxed Performance at The Goodman - Reid Murdoch Building DESCRIPTION:Relaxed Performance on Wednesday\, July 15 at 7 pm\nCreated by David Byrne & Mala Gaonkar\nDirected by Andrew Scoville\nProduced in Special Arrangement with Arbutus\nIT’S ALL INSIDE YOUR HEAD.\nBUT IS ANY OF IT REAL?\nCo-created by Academy\, Grammy\, and Tony Award-winning artist David Byrne* and writer Mala Gaonkar\, Theater of the Mind is a new theatrical experience you’ll see\, feel\, taste and hear. Inspired by both historical and current neuroscience research\, the show takes you on an immersive journey inside how we see and create our worlds. Peer behind the curtain of the physical realm and marvel at the wonders of your mind. Follow your Guide as they revisit key moments in their life in a surreal\, 15\,000-square-foot installation with a group of just 16 audience members.\nOver 75 minutes\, you’ll move through a series of rooms where you’ll participate in thought-provoking neuroscience experiences. You’ll learn how easily your own senses can deceive you. If perception and memory are both malleable\, then perhaps even your identity is less fixed than you think… You may not be who you think you are. But we’re all in it together.\nVisit TheateroftheMindChicago.com for general dates\, times\, and tickets\nThe Relaxed Performance is open to those who prefer a more flexible experience — but it is not a Sensory-Friendly (SF) performance. Theater of the Mind is an immersive\, high-sensory show that uses occasionally intense visual stimulation\, music\, noise\, taste\, and smell as you move through different spaces during your 75-minute journey.\nTo decide if the Relaxed Performance is right for you\, please feel free to visit our online sensory guide (https://www.theaterofthemindchicago.com/user/pages/faqs/Theater%20of%20the%20Mind%20Sensory%20Guide_updated.pdf) for more details on this show’s multiple sensory elements\, and email Access@goodmantheatre.org for more information.\nLocation: Reid Murdoch Building\, 333 N LaSalle (about a 10-min walk from The Goodman)\n \nAccessibility: Relaxed Performance\nWebsite: https://www.goodmantheatre.org/show/theater-of-the-mind/ \nListed by Cultural Access Collaborative. View details / register URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/theater-of-the-mind-relaxed-performance-at-the-goodman-reid-murdoch-building/ LOCATION:The Reid Murdoch Building Goodman\, 333 N. LASALLE STREET\, CHICAGO\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Access Collaborative END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T130000 DTSTAMP:20260801T031206 CREATED:20260703T161715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T161715Z UID:10000336-1784199600-1784206800@projectawaken.org SUMMARY:Shooting DESCRIPTION:You will gain practical skills in the art of shooting and marksmanship at GLASA’s Shooting (Air Rifle) program. GLASA provides all the rifles\, targets\, tables\, chairs\, and pellets. Stands are provided for those who are unable to hold up the rifle. Teen & Adult (Ages 13+) Wheelchair & Ambulatory\nPlease check the calendar in SportsPlus for the most up-to-date schedule. \nListed by GLASA. View details / register URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/shooting-3/ CATEGORIES:GLASA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://projectawaken.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Sport-_0000_Shooting.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR