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Events that bring our community together.

From volunteer orientations and skills workshops to our 125th anniversary celebration, CLB events bring our community together. See what is coming up, then find a way to take part.

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Upcoming events

What is coming up.

Workshops, orientations, and celebrations across the year. Open the details for the when, where, and how to take part.

  • A Black teacher stands at a whiteboard and works with two students seated at a table in a bright classroom during a skills workshop.

    Lighthouse Innovative Transition to Employment (LITE)

    • Monthly, starting Saturday, October 17, 2026
    • 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
    • Silver Spring, MD

    The purpose of The LITE Program is to help teens build the skills necessary to succeed in higher education, work settings, and their community. Teens will participate in…

    Event Details for Lighthouse Innovative Transition to Employment (LITE)
  • Two Black children lean over a table together, one using a tablet and the other a laptop, exploring technology side by side.

    Tech Saturday

    • Monthly, starting Saturday, May 30
    • 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
    • Silver Spring, MD

    The CLB Youth & Family department invites you to a summer of connection! Join us for monthly gatherings designed to foster learning, fun, and community engagement for the…

    Event Details for Tech Saturday
  • Four volunteers of different backgrounds wearing shirts that read Volunteer stand together laughing beside a van.

    Virtual Volunteer Orientation

    • Friday, February 13, 2026
    Event Details for Virtual Volunteer Orientation

  • Circle of Friends

    • July 18 and July 25
    • Zoom

    Join us for a social support group for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

    Event Details for Circle of Friends

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125 Years of Vision

An anniversary worth celebrating.

October 1, 2026 marks 125 years of CLB opening the world to people who are blind or losing their vision. Explore the campaign, become a sponsor, or give in honor of the milestone.

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Want to Volunteer for an Upcoming Event?

Join an upcoming virtual volunteer orientation and learn how, through your service, you can make a difference in the lives of people who are blind or visually impaired.

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