PORTAGE PARK — An event designed to give special needs families a chance to head out for a treat — without worry or apology — will take place monthly at Josi's Frozen Yogurt in the Six Corners Shopping District.
After the first event in February was a huge success, store owner Barbara Murphy decided to make it a monthly event.
The next event will take place from noon-3 p.m. March 20 at Murphy's kid-friendly restaurant at 4032 N. Milwaukee Ave.
The restaurant will be closed to everyone except families with children with mental or physical disabilities, with yogurt, pizza and chili for sale — without a side of apologies or pressure-filled, get-to-know-each-other games, Murphy said.
Reservations are not required, Murphy said. The Six Corners store's doors will be locked — to prevent kids from wandering away — and the restaurant's lights will dimmed to accommodate those with sensory-processing issues, she added.
For more information, email Murphy at barbiemurphy@sbcglobal.net.
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