Upcoming Events
Wisconsin Rapids Community Blood Drive
We are hosting a blood drive at ODC with the Red Cross on May 9th! Please plan ahead to donate with us!
Get started by scheduling your donation appointment for the Red Cross Blood Drive on May 9th between 10am-3pm at ODC, Inc. located at 1191 Huntington Ave. in Wisconsin Rapids. Make an appointment online or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Schedule appointments by going to www.redcrossblood.org and entering Sponsor Code: ODC in the “Find a Blood Drive” field.
Walk-ins are also welcome!
Creating with a Purpose
Join us at Milkweed Market for an afternoon of painting and socializing! Our guest artist is Carmen Kundinger and everyone will be creating a spring themed art project!
All experience levels welcome and supplies are provided.
Creating with Purpose is a 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 art class held in Milkweed Market with the goal of integrating individuals with disabilities to the community.
Space is limited - RSVP to Brooke Porter at bporter@odcinc.com
Milkweed Market's Spring Open House
We are having a Spring Open House sale in Milkweed Market.
All decor will be 20% off!
Watch our Facebook Page for more details.
Be sure to mark your calendars for April 24th-27th!
For more information, please contact Maddie Deveau at mdeveau@odcinc or 715-424-2712.
FREE Community Pickleball Event
𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬!
We are hosting a community pickleball event at Aspirus YMCA in Weston on 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟑𝐭𝐡 from 𝟏𝐏𝐌-𝟑𝐏𝐌. All are welcome and encouraged to participate in this 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 event!
We will start with an introduction to pickleball and overview of basics for the first 30-45 minutes, then play games and have fun!
Pickleball paddles will be available at the event for anyone who does not have one. You are more than welcome to bring your own paddle if you have one. Please be sure to bring a clean pair of indoor shoes to use in the gym.
Our goals are: To promote socialization within our communities, provide an opportunity for people in our communities to get to know each other, and to provide a free event open to all community members!
If you have any questions regarding this event, please feel free to contact Elizabeth Folz at 715-818-6499 or efolz@odcinc.com.
ODC Open House-New Merrill Location
Grand Opening Celebration to celebrate our 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐎𝐃𝐂 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥! Open to the public. We hope you can join us!
Ribbon Cutting & Dedication - 𝟏𝟏𝐀𝐌
Open House - 𝟏𝟏:𝟑𝟎 𝐀𝐌 - 𝟏:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌
Questions about the event? Contact Mindy Reiman at 715-818-6451 or mreiman@odcinc.com.
Aesop's Fables-Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre
Please join us for an 𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐙𝐈𝐍𝐆 rendition of 𝑨𝒆𝒔𝒐𝒑'𝒔 𝑭𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆𝒔 starring the 𝐎𝐃𝐂 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐬! The play is 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂! It will take place on 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟎𝐀𝐌 at the Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre.
The play will feature the most beloved fables, including: 'The Tortoise and the Hare,' 'The Fox and the Crow,' 'The Donkey in the Lion's Skin,' and 'The Fox and the Sour Grapes.'
This version of Aesop's Fables is adapted by James Brock, and will be directed by Gretchen Powers and assistant directed by Ben Chitek.
Save the date and plan to attend this wonderful performance!
Portage County Community Inclusion Showcase
Join us at The Nonprofit Commons: 2801 Hoover Road in Stevens Point. Learn about how our communities in Portage County support people of all abilities and find ways to get involved. You’ll get to check out vendors, enjoy food trucks, play games and register for door prizes.
For more information on this amazing event, contact Sami at sszynskie@odcinc.com or give her a call at 715-347-7461.
Painting With Purpose
Join us at Milkweed Market for an afternoon of painting and socializing. Our guest artist will be Brooke Porter and everyone will be painting St. Patrick's Day themed pictures!
All experience levels welcome and supplies are provided!
Painting with Purpose is a FREE painting or art-related class held in Milkweed Market with the goal of integrating individuals with disabilities to the community.
Painting with Purpose-January
Join us at Milkweed Market for an afternoon of painting and socializing. Our guest artist will be Carmen Kundinger and everyone will be painting Valentine's Day themed pictures!
WISPACT Legacy Grant Presentation
Please join us for a special presentation! Wispact Inc. and the Wispact Foundation will be presenting ODC with a Legacy Grant of $11,375. Please join us to support ODC and Wispact and our ongoing work to enhance and support the well-being of people with disabilities all across our state!
The presentation will take about 15 minutes. Then enjoy some refreshments as well as tours of our facility. We hope to see you there!
Red Cross Blood Drive
Please join us at our blood drive next week! Come give Jan. 1-31 to automatically be entered for a chance to win an exciting trip for you & a guest to Super Bowl LVIII in Vegas! Includes travel, hotel, $1,000 gift card, pre-game activities & more!
2023 Run, Walk & Roll
ODC’s Run, Walk & Roll is BACK!
AUGUST 13th -19th
ODC'S RUN, WALK & ROLL EVENT IS BACK!!
Run, Walk & Roll began in 2020 as a way to enjoy the beautiful outdoors, and feel connected with friends and family without the ability to meet in-person. Today, over three years later, Run, Walk & Roll carries on the tradition of connecting people and communities by quite literally connecting individuals of all abilities with members and businesses in our local communities. With almost 2,000 participants across the Midwest over the last three years, we continue to feel inspired to make a difference every day in the lives of those we support. Support local ODC programs and services by joining the annual tradition of running, walking and rolling to connect our communities!
HOW DOES THIS EVENT WORK?
During the event week, YOU chose when and where you participate! You can run, walk or roll (by scooter, wheelchair or bicycle) around your neighborhood, on your local walking or running paths- Or even stay at home and use the treadmill! We encourage you to participate using whatever form of exercise makes most sense to you! Don’t forget to post photos and videos to social media using #ODCRunWalkRoll and feel connected by seeing everyone else participate as well! We encourage you join us on Thursday, August 17th at 6pm where ODC will host five simultaneous in-person events (Wisconsin Rapids, Stevens Point, Marshfield, Wausau & Merrill) to show our combined support for connecting people and communities.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
• Form a Team – Encourage friends, family and co-workers to join the fun! Utilize the team discount when you register a team of 5 or more! Plan your own event or join us at our events!
• Create a Facebook Fundraiser to Benefit ODC – Create a fundraiser through your personal or business Facebook page and choose ODC as the recipient! Challenge friends and family to give to your run/walk/roll fundraiser.
Please feel free to reach out to Callie Johnson at 715-818-6449 or cjohnson@odcinc.com if you have questions, require more detail or would like paper forms emailed to you.
Painting with Purpose - August
Join us at Crossview Church for an afternoon of painting. Our guest artist will be none other than Jessica Spray and she will show us how to paint a sunflower using a toothbrush, cotton swabs and a sponge.
Milkweed Market Retail Shop’s Anniversary Sale
CHEERS TO FOUR YEARS! Come celebrate with us! NEW decor + handpicked pieces + kickoff for Fall fun!
2022 Run, Walk & Roll
ODC’s 3rd Annual Run, Walk & Roll event will run August 14-20, 2022!
Grand Opening Celebration - Opportunity for Hope
You’re invited to our Grand Opening Celebration for our new outpatient mental health clinic - Opportunity for Hope!
Grand Opening Celebration - Water Street, Stevens Point
You’re invited to our Grand Opening Celebration for our new location on Water Street in Stevens Point!
2022 Cranberry Blossom Fest Sale
We're celebrating Cranberry Blossom Fest week with store specials & a GIFT BOX GIVEAWAY! Plus, stay tuned for partnership packages from our local cranberry growers!
2022 Fore Hope Golf Benefit
Take this amazing opportunity to play The Sandbox course at Sand Valley and support ODC’s amazing out-patient mental health clinic, Opportunity for Hope!
Painting with Purpose - April
Join us at Crossview Church for an afternoon of painting. Guest artist Mary Gokey will guide you through a April Showers paint project!
Better Together ~ Rights & Healthy Relationships
Join us in-person or via zoom!
This month's chat topic: Rights & Healthy Relationships.
Learn about the Living Well Family Rights Booklet and the Healthy Relationships Class
Cookout at Greeneway RV
ODC will be hosting a cookout at Greeneway RV’s Spring Open House! Brats and hot dogs for sale as well as our fan-favorite Fire Starters, perfect for camping!
2022 Spring Open House
Join us Thursday, April 7 + Friday, April 8 + Saturday, April 9 for Milkweed Market’s Spring Open House!
Painting with Purpose
Join us for Painting with Purpose, Thursday, March 31 from 12:30 - 2 p.m.
Vintage Shop Hop @ Milkweed Market
BEST. ROAD. TRIP. EVER.
Grab your pals + hit the road to SHOP until you DROP! We have something for everyone!
While you shop at 8 unique local shops, get entered to WIN a $400 gift card GIVEAWAY!
Painting with Purpose - February 2022
Reduce your mental strain, use your creative mind, and meet new people!
Join us for this fun and interactive painting class with Becky from I Heart Art Studios
2022 Cabin Fever Sale
Join us for our 5th Annual Cabin Fever Sale. Fun, new, Spring decor and complementary wares. Sign up for amazing door prizes!
All proceeds from Milkweed Market support the ODC, Inc. mission: to empower people with disabilities to achieve their work and life goals.
Better Together - Let’s get to work!
Join ODC for a short informative chat via Zoom!
Hear success stories of individuals securing community employment!
Painting with Purpose - January 2022
Reduce your mental strain, use your creative mind, and meet new people!
Join us for this fun and interactive paint pouring class at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church.
Painting with Purpose - December 2021 - A Paint Class Series
Reduce your mental strain, use your creative mind, and meet new people!
Join us for this fun and interactive painting class at Crossview Church in their Community Room.