What do local skateboarders, BMXer’s, Autism in Long Beach, Skatedogs, LB Skate, ASK Long Beach and Autism Youth Sports League have in common?  They’re all partnering to host the 1st Collaborative Autism Summer Picnic Sunday, June 12 at Bixby Park.   This family friendly event will include a mobile skatepark and skateboard jam, live music, workshops, guest speakers and more.   Organizers hope the event will promote autism awareness and foster compassion, patience and empathy for children with autism.  View the full press release here.   A fundraiser for the event will take place June 6 from 4pm-8pm at Super Mex in Belmont Shore.  Visit Autism In Long Beach