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Porto Events

From fundraisings to fun-raisings and everything in between,

there's always something for everyone!

Upcoming Events

  • 2nd Annual Advocacy Awards Gala
    2nd Annual Advocacy Awards Gala
    Sat, Apr 20
    Bishop Ireton High School
    Apr 20, 2024, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Bishop Ireton High School, 201 Cambridge Rd, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
    Join us on April 20, 2024 for our 2nd Annual Advocacy Awards. Nominations period will open soon. Stay tuned!
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  • 16th Annual Golf Tournament
    16th Annual Golf Tournament
    Fri, Oct 04
    Twin Lakes Golf Course
    Oct 04, 2024, 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM
    Twin Lakes Golf Course, 6201 Union Mill Rd, Clifton, VA 20124, USA
    Save the Date for our 16th Annual Golf Tournament
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Past Events

  • 2nd Annual Advocacy Awards Gala
    2nd Annual Advocacy Awards Gala
    Sat, Apr 20
    Bishop Ireton High School
    Apr 20, 2024, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Bishop Ireton High School, 201 Cambridge Rd, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
    Join us on April 20, 2024 for our 2nd Annual Advocacy Awards. Nominations period will open soon. Stay tuned!
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  • 16th Annual Golf Tournament
    16th Annual Golf Tournament
    Fri, Oct 04
    Twin Lakes Golf Course
    Oct 04, 2024, 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM
    Twin Lakes Golf Course, 6201 Union Mill Rd, Clifton, VA 20124, USA
    Save the Date for our 16th Annual Golf Tournament
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  • Universal Design for Learning Workshop
    Universal Design for Learning Workshop
    Fri, Mar 08
    St. Timothy Catholic Church
    Mar 08, 2024, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    St. Timothy Catholic Church, 13807 Poplar Tree Rd, Chantilly, VA 20151, USA
    Are you a teacher in the Diocese of Arlington? Join us for a training workshop on the Universal Design for Learning.
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  • Conference on Disability and Mental Health
    Conference on Disability and Mental Health
    Sat, Feb 17
    Saint John Paul the Great HS
    Feb 17, 2024, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Saint John Paul the Great HS, Potomac Shores, 17700 Dominican Dr, Dumfries, VA 22026, USA
    In partnership with the Office of Catholic Schools, the Office of Faith Formation, and the four Diocesan High Schools we will host "Creating Communities that Foster Mental Health for All" at Saint John Paul the Great High School.
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  • Annual Christmas Party
    Annual Christmas Party
    Sat, Dec 09
    Vienna
    Dec 09, 2023, 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Vienna, 8601 Wolftrap Rd SE, Vienna, VA 22182, USA
    We are excited to invite you to Porto Charities Annual Christmas Party. This event is open to all people with disabilities, their families and friends. We will have a delicious dinner along with caroling, arts and crafts, DJ, dancing, and a special visit from Santa. OLGC offers vigil Mass at 4:00pm.
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  • Catholic Education as Vocation: Living our Vocation While Avoiding Burnout
    Catholic Education as Vocation: Living our Vocation While Avoiding Burnout
    Thu, Nov 16
    Webinar
    Nov 16, 2023, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Webinar
    With the holiday season upon us, there is no better time to reflect on the why of our vocation as teachers. Join us online to learn strategies for avoiding burnout while staying on fire for Catholic Education.
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  • Trunk or Treat
    Trunk or Treat
    Fri, Oct 27
    Bishop Ireton Parking Lot
    Oct 27, 2023, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
    Bishop Ireton Parking Lot, 201 Cambridge Rd, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
    Join us for an All-Abilities Saint-themed Trunk or Treat party with the Junior Catholic Daughters of America.
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  • "From Inclusion to Belonging" Webinar: Employment for Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
    "From Inclusion to Belonging" Webinar: Employment for Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
    Thu, Oct 26
    Zoom webinar.
    Oct 26, 2023, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Zoom webinar.
    Learn about our PortoWorks Employment Program and the more than 20 young adults with IDD currently employed in our Diocesan schools and parishes, why inclusive employment is important, what is Customized Employment, and what other employment opportunities can be developed in our community.
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  • Bishop’s Annual Disability Awareness Mass
    Bishop’s Annual Disability Awareness Mass
    Sun, Oct 08
    Holy Spirit Catholic Church
    Oct 08, 2023, 10:30 AM
    Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 5121 Woodland Way, Annandale, VA 22003, USA
    Save the Date for the Bishop's Annual Disability Awareness Mass
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  • Porto Charities 15th Annual Golf Tournament
    Porto Charities 15th Annual Golf Tournament
    Fri, Oct 06
    Twin Lakes Golf Course
    Oct 06, 2023, 8:00 AM
    Twin Lakes Golf Course, 6201 Union Mill Rd, Clifton, VA 20124, USA
    Save the Date for Porto Charities 15th Annual Golf Tournament
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  • SpongeBob The Musical
    SpongeBob The Musical
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Aug 06
    Prince William County Gov. -Ferlazzo Bld
    Aug 06, 2023, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
    Prince William County Gov. -Ferlazzo Bld, 15941 Donald Curtis Dr, Woodbridge, VA 22191, USA
    Come with your family to enjoy a wonderful performance by Heart House Inclusive, a production non-profit designed to help integrate actors and performers with disabilities into mainstream theater.
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  • Porto Charities 1st Annual Advocacy Awards
    Porto Charities 1st Annual Advocacy Awards
    Sat, Jun 24
    Arlington
    Jun 24, 2023, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Arlington, 6600 Little Falls Rd, Arlington, VA 22213, USA
    Save the Date for Porto Charities 1st Annual Advocacy Awards on June 24, 2023.
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  • Customized Employment: A New Strategy for Inclusive Work
    Customized Employment: A New Strategy for Inclusive Work
    Tue, May 16
    Webinar
    May 16, 2023, 12:30 PM
    Webinar
    Learn about Porto Charities' innovative Employment Program. This webinar is ideal for young adults with ID/DD, their parents, and all potential employers.
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  • Webinar: Teaching Social Skills and Emotional Regulation
    Webinar: Teaching Social Skills and Emotional Regulation
    Thu, May 11
    Zoom Webinar
    May 11, 2023, 7:30 PM – May 12, 2023, 8:40 PM
    Zoom Webinar
    Learn how to teach social skills explicitly and help students regulate their behavior in the classroom
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  • Porto Partner Event: Basketball at St. Bernadette
    Porto Partner Event: Basketball at St. Bernadette
    Sun, Apr 23
    St. Bernadette Catholic School
    Apr 23, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    St. Bernadette Catholic School, 7600 Old Keene Mill Rd, Springfield, VA 22152, USA
    CYO coach Keith Pohlmeier and the confirmation class will hold an inclusive basketball event.
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  • Council 2473's Centennial Casino Royale & Cocktail Soiree
    Council 2473's Centennial Casino Royale & Cocktail Soiree
    Sat, Apr 15
    Columbus Club Main Hall
    Apr 15, 2023, 7:00 PM
    Columbus Club Main Hall, 5115 Little Falls Rd, Arlington, VA 22207, USA
    Kick off our 100th Birthday Celebration with this event that takes us back to the Roaring 20s when our Council was founded!
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  • ABLEnow Accounts Webinar
    ABLEnow Accounts Webinar
    Thu, Feb 23
    Zoom
    Feb 23, 2023, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Zoom
    Discover ABLE accounts and the national ABLEnow program. During this session, we will cover: What is an ABLEnow account? Who is eligible? How an ABLEnow account can be used, and features and benefits of ABLEnow
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  • Porto Christmas Party
    Porto Christmas Party
    Sat, Dec 03
    Vienna
    Dec 03, 2022, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Vienna, 8601 Wolftrap Rd SE, Vienna, VA 22182, USA
    The Porto Christmas Party is back with an even bigger holiday celebration! The evening is designed to have YOUR family celebrate with OUR family. There will be activities for children of all ages and a special visit from Santa! Music, great food and even better company, you can't miss it!
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