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Four pillar events. One opening week. The shape of our year.

ACEF opens the year with four consecutive mornings — one for each pillar of our work. Advocacy, Innovation, Community, and Giving.

Jan 2
AdvocacyCommunity Gardening Day
Jan 3
InnovationSelf-sufficiency & enterprise
Jan 4
CommunityThe BIGGEST BBQ · Rodeo Show
Jan 5
GivingToy & wheelchair giveaway
Community Gardening Day
Advocacy Friday · Jan 2, 2026 · 06:30:00
Community Gardening Day An annual day of community engagement mixed with health and wellness.

Our annual Community Gardening Day is a day we teach those with disabilities — along with their family and friends — the importance of sustainability, health, and wellness through gardening.

  • DateFriday, January 2, 2026
  • Time06:30:00
  • AudienceMembers + families + public
  • CostFree

Innovation Day
Innovation Saturday · Jan 3, 2026 · 06:30:00
Innovation Day It all begins with an idea.

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

  • DateSaturday, January 3, 2026
  • Time06:30:00
  • AudienceMembers + invited guests
  • CostFree to attend

The BIGGEST BBQ — Rodeo Show
Community Sunday · Jan 4, 2026 · 06:30:00
The BIGGEST BBQ — Rodeo Show Outreach, awareness, and a packed lawn. 2026 theme: Rodeo Show.

ACEF opens our hearts and doors to host the BIGGEST BBQ to raise awareness for those with disabilities. This year's theme is Rodeo Show! This is our community outreach program that we host every year.

  • DateSunday, January 4, 2026
  • Time06:30:00
  • AudienceOpen to the public
  • CostFree

Annual Toy & Wheelchair Giveaway
Giving Monday · Jan 5, 2026 · 06:30:00
Annual Toy & Wheelchair Giveaway An end-of-year winter party with a serious purpose.

Access to resources and goods can be very challenging for those with limitations. That is why ACEF hosts an annual toy and wheelchair giveaway during our annual end-of-year winter party.

  • DateMonday, January 5, 2026
  • Time06:30:00
  • AudienceMembers + recipient families + donors
  • CostFree to recipients
Event Registration

Founder's Day.

Whether you want to launch a business, turn a hobby into something more, or share a creative project with the world — Founder's Day walks you through four steps with the ACEF team.

i.

Dream it.

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business.

Make it
ii.

Build it.

Turn that idea into a plan, a prototype, a first customer.

Make it
iii.

Grow it.

Find your community, scale carefully, stay true to the original spark.

Make it
iv.

Sell it.

Make your first sale. Learn from every customer conversation.

Make it
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