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Rally for Recovery! 2008
Start planning your 2008 Rally for Recovery! event. This year's Rally for Recovery will take place on September 20, 2008! Learn more...
Event: Rally for Recovery! 2008
On September 20, 2008 recovery community organizations and our allies will be hosting walks, rallies and other events to put a face and a voice on recovery and mobilize support for policies like the Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007 (H.R. 1424) that support recovery. Check out whether there's an event in September near you!
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Alabama
Event:
Celebrate Recovery Rally
Organization:
Alabama Department of Mental Health/Alabama Voices of Recovery
Event Date:
2008-09-20
Time:
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
City:
Montgomery
Location:
Caldwell Park - Birmingham, Alabama
Agenda:
Welcome Testimonials Awards Food/Fellowship Entertainment Advocate Invitational
Description:
The Recovery Rally is an outdoor event held for individuals in recovery and their families as well as friends, neighbors and community leaders. The rally provides everyone the opportunity to come together to celebrate recovery from alcohol and drug use disorders. There will be entertainment, food and personal testimonials from individuals in recovery. Information about how to get involved in advocacy will also be provided.
Contact:
Shannon Byrd
Phone:
334-353-7576
Email:
shannon.weston@mh.alabama.gov
Website:
www.formll.orgEvent:
Northeast Walk for Recovery
Organization:
Northeast Walk for Recovery
Event Date:
2008-09-20
Time:
4:00- 8:00
City:
gadsden
Location:
Gadsden City Complex- Soccer Field
Agenda:
We have a flyer that can be mailed or e-mailed to those who are interested in the event.
Description:
We are in collaberation with the City of Gadsden to sponsor a community walk for recovery. We are rasing money for two local rehabs to help sponsor individuals who cannot afford drug treatment.
Contact:
Mary Langley
Phone:
256 549-0807
Email:
mvlangley@aol.com
Alaska
Event:
Dancing In The Streets
Organization:
Railbelt Mental Health & Addictions
Event Date:
2008-09-20
Time:
parade @ 4:30 P.M., dinner at 5P.M., dance begins at 7 P.M. through midnight
City:
Nenana
Location:
Main Street & Nenana Civic Center
Agenda:
parade @ 4:30 P.M. dinner at 5P.M. with people in recovery and people who are supporting people in recovery invited to open mike to share dance begins at 7 P.M. through midnight
Description:
Our 4th annual Street Parade, Community Dinner and Dance with live music, all celebrating recovery. Usually have about 300 participants.
Contact:
Kat McElroy
Phone:
(907) 832-5557
Email:
poppekat@mosquitonet.com
Website:
www.railbelt.comEvent:
Recovery Month Celebration
Organization:
Alaska Family Services
Event Date:
2008-09-20
Time:
1:00-4:00 PM
City:
Wasilla
Location:
5851 E Mayflower Ct, Wasilla, AK 99654
Agenda:
We will have 4 guest speakers to share their stories of recovery. We will have performances from people in the community. We will also have tables set up with information on various community resources to help our community members be more successful in their sobriety journey. We will be honoring all family and friends who have died from substance use and abuse with an Honor Blanket and will have a closing ceremony with our Honor Blanket.
Description:
Alaska Family Services invites you to participate with us in our 2nd annual Recovery Month celebration. Recovery Performances Recovery Speakers Information Tables Honor Blanket
Contact:
Michelle Polmanteer
Phone:
(907) 357-6871
Email:
michellep@akafs.org
Website:
www.akafs.org
Arizona
Event:
2nd Annual Red Road to Wellbriety Celebration
Organization:
Compass Behavioral Health Care
Event Date:
2008-09-07
Time:
9:00 am to 2:00 PM
City:
Tucson
Location:
Northminster Presbyterian Church,Ft. Lowell &Tucson Blvd.
Agenda:
7:30-9:00Fun Walk/Run 9:00-10:00-Opening Ceremonies 10:00-2:00 Information and Wellness Fair, various recovery meetings, cultural and children's activites, lunch.
Description:
A gathering of many Native Amercian tribes to celebrate wellbriety-recovery from addiction to drugs and or alcohol.Fun run/walk followed by opening ceremonies, White Bison meetings, 12 step meetings, dancing , drumming, arts and crafts, music and food. Information and Wellness fair. Family -friendly and free to all.
Contact:
Cynthia Klein
Phone:
(520) 628-3411
Email:
cklein@compasshc.org
Website:
222.compasshc.orgEvent:
2008 Walk and Rally for Recovery
Organization:
Women In New Recovery/Our Common Welfare
Event Date:
2008-09-14
Time:
1:00pm - 4:00pm
City:
Mesa
Location:
860 N. Center, Mesa AZ 85201
Agenda:
Tentative: 1pm- Beginning of Event 1:15-1:25pm- Opening Welcome, Patricia Henderson, Founder, Executive Director, Women In New Recovery 1:30 pm- Proclomation Reading 1:35 pm- Line up for Walk 1:45-2:30- Recovery Walk 2:35-4pm - Appreciation Awards, Closing
Description:
A day of celebrating Recovery! Food, Fun, Booths of information and resources, Speakers, Alumni Appreciation, and a walk to honor Recovery Month
Contact:
Etoyia J. Magee
Phone:
480-464-5764
Email:
etoyiamagee@yahoo.com
Website:
www.ourcommonwelfare.orgEvent:
4th Annual Art of Recovery Expo
Organization:
Art of Recovery
Event Date:
2008-09-20
Time:
10: 00 am to 5:00 pm
City:
Scottsdale
Location:
Phoenix Convention Center HALL G
Agenda:
From the Stage 10:05 a.m. Native American Blessing and Drumming the Phoenix Oyate Singers 10:30-10:50 a.m. AZ Teen Challenge Men's Choir 11:00-11:45 a.m. A New Generation of Sobriety: Creating Possibility & Opportunity with Gale Standen, Founder, V3 Tucson Noon: Reading of the Governors Proclamation Dear Mom and Dad, read by James of NotMYKID 12:30 -1:30 p.m. KEYNOTE SPEAKER - Todd Crandell- Addict to Ironman 1:45-2:30 p.m Panel Discussion "Interventions", What Are They All About?" with Dr. Julian Pickens Interventions of AZ, Paul Hamblin, A.I.R. and Ben Seymour, Intervention 180 2:45- 3:45 p.m. KEYNOTE SPEAKER -Gary Stromberg - The Harder They Fall Workshop Room A 10:45-11:30 a.m. When the Fun Stops- A Look at Gambling with Bobbe McGinley 11:45-12:30 p.m. Meth Inside Out DVD and Panel Discussion Michelle Skrurka- ADHS/Division of Behavioral Health, Meredith Mechenbier, Community Bridges, Janet Carpentier, Gila River Indian Community and Wanda Winningham, La Frontera. 3:30-4:15 p.m. Gambling Addiction and Relapse with Bobbe McGinley Workshop Room B 11:00-11:45 a.m. Preventing Relapse in the First Year with Jim Griffis, The Refuge 1:30 - 2:15 p.m. Heroin and Prescription Drug Use and Teens with Johnny Casa, Chris Manning Workshop Room C 11:15-12:00 p.m. Video Gaming Addiction - Dr. Jack Kuo, The Promises Malibu 1:30-2:15 p.m. A Map for the First Year of Recovery for the Whole Family with Dr. Janice Blair 3:45-4:30 p.m. What is Recovery Advocacy? with Bill Brown Invite your clients, friends and family! The Expo is FREE No registration is required. See you there! www.artofrecoveryexpo.com
Description:
One day, free to the public event offering solutions to addiction and other life problems. Speakers, workshops and recovery celebration
Contact:
Barbara Brown
Phone:
602-684-1136
Email:
aztogether@yahoo.com
Website:
www.artofrecoveryexpo.comEvent:
Tucson Recovery Walk, Expo and Youth Rally
Organization:
Compass Behavioral Health Care and others
Event Date:
2008-09-28
Time:
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
City:
Tucson
Location:
Reid Park, Tucson, AZ near Ramada 14
Agenda:
9:00 am-Recovery Walk begins 10:00 Resource Fair opens 12:00 (approx) C.A.S.T. -Clean and Sober Theatre performs 1:00 Youth Rally begins
Description:
Start the day with a Recovery Walk, followed by resource tables, health testing and alternative therapies such as reiki and massage. Performance by C.A.S.T. -Clean and Sober Theatre. Free lunch. Afternoon brings a Youth Recovery Rally, with bands, recovery graffiti wall and more.
Contact:
Cynthia Klein
Phone:
(520) 628-3411
Email:
cklein@compasshc.org
Arkansas
Event:
Join the Voices of Recovery Celebration
Organization:
Voices for Recovery of Faulkner County
Event Date:
2008-09-06
Time:
2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
City:
Conway
Location:
Simon Park in downtown Conway
Description:
Testimonials and speakers, proclamation for Recovery Month, music, educational materials, activities and food.
Contact:
Jodi Howard
Phone:
501-852-9038
Email:
jodi.howard@arkansas.gov
California
Event:
2008 Solano Recovery Day-Seventh Annual Rally and Barbeque
Organization:
Solano Prevention and Recovery Alliance and The Fighting Back Partnership
Event Date:
2008-09-20
Time:
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
City:
Vallejo
Location:
Vallejo City Park Sacramento and Alabama Sts.
Agenda:
The aim of the rally is to spread the message that recovery from addiction is possible, that treatment for people in need is compassionate public policy and a sound investment. A major goal of this year's rally is to help educate the community that Addiction Treatment potentially affects every member of society in the communities they live, work and play in, because a person in recovery may live, work or play right next to you. We will have speakers on the benefits of treatment, present James McCarver Jr. awards to recognize community members who have made significant contributions to the recovering community, free BBQ, live music, and personal testimonials from people in recovery from addiction.
Description:
BBQ and Rally to celebrate treatment and recovery in Solano County, California.
Contact:
Dennis Wade
Phone:
707 647 1612
Email:
SolanoRecovery@aol.comEvent:
Strut For Sobriety!
Organization:
A New PATH
Event Date:
2008-09-20
Time:
10:30 am-2:00 pm
City:
Spring Valley
Location:
The Westin Gaslamp Quarter San Diego
Agenda:
10:30am – noon – silent auction & boutique 12:00am - luncheon & opportunity drawing 1:00pm - fashion show
Description:
The day will include a silent auction, boutique, luncheon, fashion show and awards ceremony. Individuals will be honored for their contributions to reduce the stigma of addiction with “Path to Recovery” awards. The professional fashion show, produced by Gretchen Productions will feature Fall 2008 fashions from Macy’s North County, worn by professional models as well as individuals in recovery (to recognize and celebrate the transformations they are making in their lives).
Contact:
Gretchen Burns Bergman
Phone:
619-670-1184
Email:
anewpath@cox.net
Website:
www.anewpathsite.orgEvent:
Celebrate Veterans in Recovery
Organization:
VA-Central California Health Care System
Event Date:
2008-09-20
Time:
8:30 am to 2:00 pm
City:
Fresno
Location:
VA-CCHCS Auditorium
Description:
Veterans and family members, as well as the general public will be invited to a celebration of recovery at our VA.We plan to have talent and speakers from our various programs. A community resource faire will be held simultaneously. Cake provided by the VVA, Fresno Chapter. Women Veteran Color Guard and many vets involved in the programming. The American Indian community will provide a spiritual activity. A walk to the AA Central Office will kick off the event.
Contact:
Paula G. Solomon, Local Recovery Coordinator
Phone:
559-225-6100 x 5464
Email:
paula.solomon@va.govEvent:
Real People Real Recovery
Organization:
all not for profits in town
Event Date:
2008-09-20
Time:
1:00PM-4:00PM
Location:
EAST BEACH, SANTA BARBARA
Description:
BEACH VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT AND BBQ AT EAST BEACH COURTS IN SUNNY SANTA BARBARA
Contact:
BEVERLY J
Phone:
805-555-1212
Email:
bjjacobson1@aol.comEvent:
Bay Area Rally for Recovery
Organization:
National Council on Alcoholism & other Drug Addictions Bay Area
Event Date:
2008-09-20
Time:
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
City:
San Francisco
Location:
Civic Center Plaza
Agenda:
1:00 pm: Opening Comments and Musical Entertainment 2:30 pm: Speakers 4:00 pm: Musical Entertainment
Description:
Join us in celebrating recovery! The NCADA-BA will be hosting a huge rally for recovery on September 20th, 2008 at the Civic Center Plaza. There will be live music and entertainment, guest speakers, booths with free information and items, free hot dogs and soda and of course plenty of fun!
Contact:
Eddy McLay
Phone:
415-296-9909
Email:
infodirector@ncadaba.comEvent:
Recovery Month
Organization:
Remembering Mary, LLC
Event Date:
2008-09-20
Time:
On-going
City:
Rialto
Location:
200 S. Linden Ave., Rialto, CA 92376
Agenda:
N/A
Description:
Voter Registration Voter Change of Address
Contact:
Yvonne R. McGinnis
Phone:
909-355-3295
Email:
yvonnemcginnis@att.net
Website:
rememberingmary.netEvent:
Recovery Month
Organization:
Remembering Mary, LLC
Event Date:
2008-09-20
Time:
8/28/2008 - On-going
City:
Rialto
Location:
200 S. Linden Ave., Rialto, CA 92376
Agenda:
N/A
Description:
Voter Registration Voter Change of Address
Contact:
Yvonne R. McGinnis
Phone:
909-355-3295
Email:
yvonnemcginnis@att.net
Website:
rememberingmary.netEvent:
2nd Annual RIDE-IN to the RECOVERY WALK
Organization:
3%ers MCC & Support 4 Recovery
Event Date:
2008-09-27
Time:
9:15 am
City:
Concord
Location:
Starbucks-corner of Olivera Rd & Pt. Chicago Hwy, Concord, CA
Agenda:
Gather at Starbucks between 8:15 and 9:15 am... Kickstands UP! at 9:15 Ride in to the 4th Annual Recovery Walk at the Martinez Waterfront Park, Martinez, CA
Description:
3%ers International Clean & Sober Motor Cycle Club - Northern California 2nd Annual Ride-In to the Recovery Walk
Contact:
Gayle H.
Phone:
925-864-36504
Email:
lumpykarma@hotmail.com
Website:
www.support4recovery.orgEvent:
Sober Stock III
Organization:
Community Partners 4 Recovery
Event Date:
2008-09-27
Time:
8:00 am to 8:00 pm
City:
Fresno
Location:
Manchester Center Mall, Fresno, CA
Description:
Sober Stock III to celebrate an Alcohol and Other Drug Free Community
Contact:
Ronald Alexander
Phone:
(559) 442-0400
Email:
Ujimaraa@yahoo.comEvent:
4th Annual Recovery Walk - Contra Costa County
Organization:
Support 4 Recovery
Event Date:
2008-09-27
Time:
9:30 am to 4:00 pm
City:
Walnut Creek
Location:
Martinez Waterfront Park, Martinez, CA
Agenda:
FREE Registration begins 9:30 am 1.5 mile Walk begins 10:30 am *FREE T-shirts for the first 300 registered guests *FREE Lunch for the first 400 registered guests *Speakers, Music, Fun for the Kids, and More…
Description:
Please come and join us for the 4th Annual Contra Costa County Recovery Walk and Celebration Presented in partnership with Support 4 Recovery, Diablo Valley Ranch Alumni Association, John Muir Behavioral Health Center for Recovery, 3%ers Motor Cycle Club, Contra Costa County Alcohol & Other Drugs Advisory Board, Contra Costa County Alcohol and Other Drugs Services/Health Services Dept., Frederic Ozanam Center, Kinder's Meats, Recovery Management Services and Ujima Family Recovery Services, Wollam House
Contact:
Judy Bastin
Phone:
925-682-1743
Email:
bastin.judy@gmail.com
Website:
www.support4recovery.orgEvent:
Take It to the Streets - San Jose - Recovery Celebration Picnic
Organization:
Celebrate Recovery
Event Date:
2008-09-28
Time:
11:45 am to 5:00 pm
City:
San Jose, CA
Location:
Vasona Lake County Park, 333 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Agenda:
To Be Announced (TBA)
Description:
The purpose of this event is to bring the Recovery Community together and celebrate transformed lives, young and old. It’s vitally important that everyone in recovery and their family members know there are people willing to help them and that they are not alone in their struggles with addiction. This is a fun-filled day at the park; enjoying a barbeque, listening to live entertainment, and networking with others in the recovery community.
Contact:
Karl Sitterle
Phone:
408-202-1946
Email:
cr@stopthesilence.info
Website:
www.stopthesilence.info
Colorado
Event:
AFR's Seventh Annual Recovery Rally
Organization:
Advocates for Recovery
Event Date:
2008-09-20
Time:
7:00 am to 10:00 pm
City:
Denver
Location:
Denver City-County Building steps
Agenda:
Walk for Recovery Union Station up 16th Street Mall to City/County Bldg Denver Recovery Fellowship 7 AM Recovery Walk 9AM Rally for Recovery Saturday September 20 2008 City and County Building of Denver 10 AM to 3 PM Baseball for Recovery Colorado Rockies vs Arizona Diamondbacks Saturday September 20 2008 6:00 PM at Coors Field
Description:
Advocates for Recovery, a volunteer group supporting recovery from chemical addiction, is presenting their Seventh Annual Recovery Rally on the steps fo Denver City Hall. Invited to address the event this year are Speaker of Colorado House, Andrew Romanoff, Denver DA, Mitch Moressey and many others who are concerned about substance abuse and support individuals in recovery from this disease, as well as those with stories about their recovery. The Rally, which is open to the public, begins at 1o AM with live music by Tommy Thomas, as well as face-painting and balloons for the kids. In previous years, hundreds of individuals interested in recovery have participated and are welcomed to also address the crowd with their stories of recovery. Advocates for Recovery (AfR) is a grassroots organization made up of people throughout Colorado who are part of the new recovery movement. Its mission is to educate the public about the disease of addiction, to dispel its myths, and to reduce the stigma associated with the disease. AfR is allied with the national Faces and Voices of Recovery group (www.facesandvoicesofrecovery.org).
Contact:
Mark Wonder
Phone:
(303) 882-2172
Email:
mrkwndr@comcast.net
Website:
www.advocatesforrecovery.orgEvent:
Real People—Real Recovery
Organization:
Advocates For Recovery—Colorado
Event Date:
2008-09-20
Time:
7 a.m.—walk — 10.a.m.—Rally 6 p.m— Baseball
City:
Denver
Location:
Denver City and County Building
Agenda:
Music, Speakers, Food, Fun and Celebration. Sponsor tables and information, A recovery advocacy tent and active promotion of the national Recovery Voices Count Campaign
Description:
AFR's 7th annual Recovery Rally. We will hold a walk, a Rally, and all followed by a baseball game in the evening between the Rockies and the Diamondbacks.
Contact:
Mark Wonder
Phone:
303-882-2172
Email:
markwonder@comcast.net
Website:
advocatesforrecovery.org
Connecticut
Event:
Recovery Walks! 2008
Organization:
CT Community for Addiction Recovery
Event Date:
2008-09-20
Time:
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
City:
Hartford
Location:
Bushnell Park Hartford, CT
Agenda:
Special Guests: Channel 3’s Kara Sundlun & Mayor Eddie Perez Festivities 10 am – 2 pm Walk Begins at Noon Live Musical Entertainment Provided by: Recovery Roadshow Bonnie Lee Panda Selfish Steam RailRider Fellowship, Arts & Crafts, Children’s Activities, Exhibitors & Food Vendors
Description:
The Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR) is hosting Recovery Walks!, their 9th Annual Walk for Recovery from Alcohol and Other Drug Addiction on Saturday, September 20, 2008 at Bushnell Park in Hartford. The walk is part of the 19th annual observance of National Alcohol and Drug Recovery Month, a nationwide celebration of those in recovery from alcohol and other drug addiction.
Contact:
Cheryle Pacapelli
Phone:
(860) 224-2227
Email:
cheryle@ccar.us
Website:
www.ccar.us
Washington, DC
Event:
DC Recovery Weekend 2008 - City Wide Conference
Organization:
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Event Date:
2008-09-18
Time:
8:30am to 4:30 pm
City:
Washington
Location:
Gallaudet University Conference Center, 800 Florida Avenue, NE, Washington, D.C.
Description:
The Addiction Prevention and Recovery Administration (APRA), in concert with DC Recovery Weekend Co-Sponsors, is hosting a city-wide conference entitled "Real People, Real Recovery". The conference will be highlighted by workshops ranging from Treatment vs Incarceration and The Science of Addiction as well as those focusing on re-entering the community from treatment programs in need of housing and other social services. The luncheon will provide testimonies from those in long term recovery. The conference is FREE
Contact:
Stephen Glaude
Phone:
202-375-1991
Email:
sglaude@mencanstoprape.org
Website:
www.recoverydc.orgEvent:
DC Recovery Weekend 2008- Prayer Breakfast
Organization:
SAMHSA,GRM,DCRCA,APRA and DHS
Event Date:
2008-09-20
Time:
8:00am to 10:00 am
City:
Washington
Location:
First Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 601 N. Street, NW
Description:
There will a Prayer Breakfast for area clergy and faith-based leaders to lift up the role of faith-based organizations in supporting prevention, treatment, recovery and advocacy efforts in the Washington Metropolitan area. Testimonies from those using a faith-based approach to recovery will be offered as well as presentations from clergy leaders who operate support programs.
Contact:
Stephen Glaude
Phone:
202-375-1991
Email:
sglaude@mencanstoprape.org
Website:
www.recoverydc.orgEvent:
DC Recovery Weekend 2008- Recovery Rally
Organization:
SAMHSA,GRM,DCRCA,APRA and DHS
Event Date:
2008-09-20
Time:
1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
City:
Washington
Location:
Malcolm X Park / Meridan Hill Park
Description:
A Recovery Rally will be held at Malcolm X/Meridan Hill Park. Jim Vance, NBC Channel 4 New Anchor has agreed to speak and other prominent recovery spokespersons will be attendance. Prevention, Treatment, Recovery and Advocacy organizations throughout the city will be providing educational information on their programs and services.
Contact:
Stephen Glaude
Phone:
202-375-1991
Email:
sglaude@mencanstoprape.org
Website:
www.recoverydc.orgEvent:
DC Recovery Weekend 2008- Recovery Baseball Game
Organization:
The DC Recovery Community Alliance
Event Date:
2008-09-21
Time:
1:30 pm to 7:00pm
City:
Washington
Location:
National's Park Baseball Stadium
Description:
The DC Recovery Community Alliance has reserved a section of Nationals Park Baseball Stadium in support of DC Recovery Weekend. The National’s will dedicate their baseball game with the San Diego Padres to the recovery efforts of the Washington Metro area. Prevention, Treatment, Recovery and Advocacy organizations throughout the city will be providing educational information on their programs and services.
Contact:
Stephen Glaude
Phone:
202-375-1991
Email:
sglaude@mencanstoprape.org
Website:
www.recoverydc.orgEvent:
Treatment Works Anniversary Festival
Organization:
Regional Addiction Prevention (RAP), Inc.
Event Date:
2008-09-28
Time:
Noon to 7:00pm
City:
Washington
Location:
Harry Thomas, Sr. Recreation Center-1745 Lincoln Road NE
Description:
Live Entertainment, Children's Entertainment, Health Expo
Contact:
Michael Pickering
Phone:
2024629172
Email:
michael.pickering@rapinc.org
Website:
www.rapinc.org
Delaware
Event:
Meet Your Neighbors
Organization:
Kent Sussex Counselings Services
Event Date:
2008-09-29
Time:
4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
City:
Dover
Location:
1241 College Park Drive Dover, DE
Agenda:
Open House to showcase the services KSCS has been providing to the Kent County Communities since 1970.
Description:
During the month of September we will have each client write on a triangle construction paper their thoughts and or feelings towards their recovery, this will be hung on string and drapped around our two story building. Additionally, we will draw a silhouette of each clients head, this will be placed on the walls throughout the building. Then on September 29, 2008 we are having an open house inviting the public in to see the services we have been providing for their community since 1970. The banner and silhouettes are to symbolize "Real People Real Recovery". On September 3, 2008 we will have a celebration for Recovery with our clients.
Contact:
Donita Shockley-Hoover
Phone:
302-735-7790 x127
Email:
dshockley@kscs.org
Website:
kscs.org
Florida
Event:
National Recovery Month and Unity Day Celebration
Organization:
National Recovery Month Committee
Event Date:
2008-09-13
Time:
12-5pm
City:
Fort Lauderdale
Location:
Central Broward Regional Park, 3700 N.W. 11th Place, Lauderhill, FL Shelter # 8
Agenda:
Exhibits, Welcome Remarks, Poetry Presentation, Keynote Speakers, Question and Answer Sessions, Award Ceremony, Recovery Art displays, live music, free food, massages, etc
Description:
Join the Voices for Recovery in celebrating ” Real People, Real Recovery”, Supportive Community Leaders, Treatment Providers, Family and Friends of Broward County. Activities include Guest Speakers, Exhibits, Free Food, Live Entertainment, Raffles, Large Play Station and Much More. First 150 enter park free.
Contact:
Will Grayson
Phone:
954.328.2400Event:
Family Fun Day Event
Organization:
Concept House
Event Date:
2008-09-20
Time:
9a.m. to 4p.m.
City:
Miami
Location:
Morning
Description:
On September 27, 2008, We will host a day of activities designed to promote family health and family fun during recovery. We will host a picnic, games and fun activities.
Contact:
Nick Knoeig
Phone:
3057516501
Email:
mmorales.concepthouse@yahoo.com
Website:
concepthouse.orgEvent:
Harvesting The Voices Of Recovery
Organization:
Palm Beach County Substance Abuse Coalition
Event Date:
2008-09-21
Time:
SEPTEMBER 21,200 SUNDAY 1:00 PM TO 9:00 PM
City:
Palm Beach Gardens
Location:
SOUTH FLORIDA FAIR AND EXPO CENTER
Agenda:
1-9pM RESOURCE BOOTHS AND FOOD 1PM MAIN STAGE LIVE MUSIC PITCH FIRE/SPEAKER CONLEY WHITE 1-3:15 CHILI COOK OFF MAIN STAGE AREA 1-4:30 CHILDRENS ACTIVITIES 2-3PM TOWN SQUARE VOICES OF RECOVERY 2:30-3:15 MUSIC MAIN STAGE PITCH FIRE 3:15-4:00PM MAIN STAGE SPEAKER CHRISTOPHER KENNEDY LAWFORD 4:00PM TOWN SQUARE CHILI WINNER 4:30-6:00 MAIN STAGE TALENT CONTEST 6:15 TOWN SQUARE VOICE OF RECOVERY 6:45-7:15 TOWN SQUARE PIE EATING CONTEST 6:45-9:00PM MUSIC MAIN STAGE BLUE DAWGS
Description:
"HARVESTING THE VOICES OF RECOVERY" LOCAL AND NATIONAL VOICES FREE ADMISSION FULL DAY OF FAMILY FUN CHILDREN PLAY AREA LIVE BANDS,CAKE WALK, CHILI COOK OFF, GOT TALENT CONTEST LOCAL RECOVERY AGENCIES AND RECOVERY RESOURCE TABLES....MUCH MORE
Contact:
DORIS CARROLL PALMBEACH SUBSTANCE COUNTY ABUSE COALITION
Phone:
561-627-6603
Email:
info@pbcsac.org
Website:
PBCSAC.ORG
Georgia
Event:
Run for recovery 5K
Organization:
Collegiate Recovery Center
Event Date:
2008-09-20
Time:
Registration begins at 8:00am; Run begins at 9:30am
City:
Kennesaw
Location:
Kennesaw State University Campus
Description:
In honor of National Recovery Month the Collegiate Recovery Center at Kennesaw State University is hosting a 5k run for recovery. Our event will help promote recovery in our local community, provide education about alcoholism and addiction. As well as work to de-stigmatize the myths surrounding alcoholism and addiction.
Contact:
Teresa Johnston
Phone:
678-797-2538
Email:
recovery@kennesaw.edu
Website:
kennesaw.edu/giving/events/crc5k2008.shtml
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Event:
Rally 'Round Recovery
Organization:
Southwest Coalition
Event Date:
2008-09-06
Time:
10:00aam to 3:00 pm)
City:
Joliet
Location:
Bicentennial Park, 201 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, IL 60432
Agenda:
10:10am - Peace Pledge presented by the Joliet Public Grade School District 68 10:15am - Recovery Advocate Spokesperson: Don M. 10:30am - Guest Speaker Councilman Warren Dorris & other Local & State Officials 11:00am - Jim Nesci & The Cold-Blooded Creatures 12:00pm - Ulich Voices 12:30pm - Mt. Carmel Folkloric Dancers 12:45pm - Denise Ramos 1:00pm - JTHS Swing Band 1:30pm - JTHS Student Choir 2:00pm - JTHS Prevention Club 2:30pm - Open Meeting
Description:
The Southwest Coaltion & The City of Joliet present the 4th Annual Rally 'Round Recovery
Contact:
Paul Lauridsen
Phone:
815-744-4555 ext 103
Email:
plauridsen@steppingstonestreatment.com
Website:
www.southwestcoaltion.comEvent:
Groovin' On A Sunday Afternoon
Organization:
N' The Spirit Tranformational Living Recovery Home
Event Date:
2008-09-14
Time:
5:00pm to 8:00pm
City:
Chicago
Location:
The "G" Spot 2719 E. 92nd St, Chicago
Description:
Dancing, entertertainment, raffle, fellowshiping. Donation $20.00 all proceeds go to N' The Spirit Recovery Home for Women
Contact:
Pam Frazier
Phone:
773-502-2134 or Pam Patterson 708-268-2460
Email:
n_the_spirit1@yahoo.comEvent:
Rally for Recovery
Organization:
Southern Illinois Regional Social Services (SIRSS)
Event Date:
2008-09-18
Time:
5:30pm
City:
Carbondale
Location:
Carbondale Middle School
Agenda:
Featured Speakers: PAT BENTON, The Morning Guy - Magic 95.1 Radio; STEVE FALAT, Voice of the SIU Salukis; KAREN HAND, Master Winemaker - Blue Sky Vineyard; and JOEL SAMBURSKY, SIRSS Board Member and former Saluki quarterback.
Description:
Join us for a chili supper where you can meet new people, hear personal stories from local celebrities and celebrate recovery! Cost is $10 per person or $60 for a table of six.
Contact:
April Cole
Phone:
618-457-6703 ext 259
Email:
acole@sirss.org
Website:
www.sirss.orgEvent:
Hands Across the Bridge - Rally for Recovery
Organization:
Sponsored by a wide variety of sponsors including the St. Louis Drug Court Alumni, Faces and Voices of Recovery, Missouri Recovery Network, National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse - St. Louis Area, The St. Louis Treatment Network, etc. etc.
Event Date:
2008-09-20
Time:
4:00 pm. - 7:00 p.m.
City:
St. Louis
Location:
Chain of Rocks Bridge at Highway 270 and Riverview Blvd.
Agenda:
4:00 - 5:00 Food, fellowship, door prizes, etc. 5:00 - 6:00 Speakers, door prizes 6:00 - 7:00 Human Chain Across the Bridge Ceremony at event closing
Description:
3rd annual Hands Across the Bridge event. Will take place at the Chain of Rocks Bridge in St. Louis County. Unique event that brings together the recovery community to celebrate recovery. This year's event has been picked as Faces and Voices National Hub Event and will include a nationally-known speaker (TBD), music, local recovery speakers, food, door prizes and this year's MC will be Tim Ezell from FOX 2KTVI-TV.
Contact:
Dan Duncan NCADA
Phone:
(314) 962-3456
Email:
dduncan@ncada-stl.org
Website:
www.ncada-stl.orgEvent:
CILRC Recovery Celebration/Walk
Organization:
Central Illinois Recovery Coalition
Event Date:
2008-09-20
Time:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
City:
Springfield
Location:
State Capitol (2nd & Capitol) & Lincoln Park
Agenda:
8:00 AM Rally at the Capitol 9:00AM - 10:00 AM - Local Legislators 9:30 Walk to Lincol Park 11:00 PM - 1:00 PM Music - DJ 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Debbie Ross Band 2:30 PM- 4:00 PM
Description:
Rally and registration at the State Capitol (2nd & Capitol Steets) Walk to Lincoln Park, Food, Fun, Entertainment.
Contact:
Bill Johnson
Phone:
217 698-8110
Email:
iaodapca@aol.com
Website:
CILRC.org
Indiana
Event:
Celebration of Recovery
Organization:
Drug Free Marion County
Event Date:
2008-09-25
Time:
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
City:
Indianapolis
Location:
Holy Cross Church - Gymnasium
Agenda:
TBD
Description:
The Celebration will be the culmination of various events occurring throughout the month of September. It will include music, stories of recovery, poetry, artwork and the naming of the Recovery Advocate of the Year. WTHR, our local NBC affiliate, is our media partner who will be promoting all the activities taking place during the month.
Contact:
Randy Miller
Phone:
317-254-2815
Email:
rmiller@drugfreemc.org
Website:
www.drugfreemarioncounty.org
Iowa
Kansas
Event:
First Annual Parallax Recovery Walk
Organization:
Parallax Program, Inc.
Event Date:
2008-09-20
Time:
9:00 AM to ?
City:
Wichita
Location:
Schweiter Park - Lincoln and Hillside
Agenda:
Walk at 9:00 AM upon return we will enjoy food, guest speakers, music and clean time count down. Raffle to done around noon. Raffle tickets purchased and donations made at the Parallax Outpatient Coffee Shop 830 S. Hillside
Description:
In memory of Steve Helms, Walk for recovery to celebrate from Schweiter Park to Douglas Street and back
Contact:
Staci Hunt
Phone:
316-516-2014
Email:
stacib@parallaxprogram.orgEvent:
Open for Recovery
Organization:
Addiction Recovery Center
Event Date:
2008-09-22
Time:
3:00pm-7:00pm
City:
Frontenac
Location:
Addiction Recovery Center
Agenda:
No specific agenda.
Description:
Open Houser for community to visit and learn about recovery. We will have slide show and videos highlighting recovery works and will provide information on prevention & treatment of addictions.
Contact:
Tom Lohff
Phone:
620-235-1600
Email:
tom@radac,kscoxmail.com
Kentucky
Event:
Celebrating Hillbilly Recovery
Organization:
Eastern Ky. People Advocating Recovery
Event Date:
2008-09-15
Time:
6:00pm to 9:00pm
City:
Dwale
Location:
Hazard City Park
Agenda:
PAR Board Members to speak on some of the ideas for developing recovery opportunities in our area, gathering and exchanging contact information, public talk format for deciding on primary focus of local activity.
Description:
An opportunity for folks in recovery, or interested in recovery, in NEastern Kentucky (Hazard, Pikeville, Paintsville, Prestonsburg, Whitesburg,etc) area to meet, picnic, celebrate, and plan.
Contact:
Jim Recktenwald
Phone:
606-226-2008
Email:
mijsold@hotmail.com
Website:
naEvent:
Kentucky - United in Recovery "Recovery Voices Count"
Organization:
(PAR) People Advocating Recovery
Event Date:
2008-09-20
Time:
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
City:
Louisville
Location:
Louisville Waterfront Park on the "Harbor Lawn"
Agenda:
Welcome, Introductions, Music, Speakers, Sobriety count down, Voting Booth demonstration, Fun, Food and Games.
Description:
Rally for Recovery on the Louisville Waterfront. Featuring Nashville Country Music Star Jeff Tuttle www.jefftuttle.com, Voter Registration - “Recovery Voices Count”, Local and State officials will speak about the importance of providing treatment for addiction and the need to remove barriers and discrimination. There will be personal testimonies defining the benefits of Long Term Recovery from active addiction, Treatment provider booths, Entertainment, Food and Sobriety Fun. A Celebration of all the Good things about Recovery.
Contact:
Tony White
Phone:
606.207.1433
Email:
tony@peopleadvocatingrecovery.org
Website:
www.peopleadvocatingrecovery.orgEvent:
Celebrate Recovery
Organization:
Northern KY People Advocating Recovery
Event Date:
2008-09-20
Time:
11 am -2 pm
City:
Fort Wright
Location:
Goebel Park -Covington, KY (5th Street)
Description:
Real People Recover!! Celebrating reocvery--Free Food + Resources and Entertainment planned
Contact:
Susan Russell
Phone:
513-746-7095
Email:
slr0316@yahoo.comEvent:
Chrysalis House/Shepherd's House Recovery Week
Organization:
Chrysalis House and Shepherd's House
Event Date:
2008-09-26
Time:
Mon. 6:00 pm -8:00 pm; Tues. 11:00 am -1:00pm; 6:00 pm -8:00 pm; Thurs. 11:00 am-1:00 pm; Fri. 9:00 am -12:00pm
City:
Lexington
Location:
Lexington, KY
Description:
Chrysalis House and Shepherd's House are teaming up for Recovery Month. We are planning activities each day (or evening) during the week of Sept. 22. In addition an open house, we will host a speaker's evening, an informational evening for families who wish to learn more about substance abuse issues, art projects with the clients, and an in-service training for staff members and others in the recovery field.
Contact:
Lisa Minton
Phone:
859-977-2502
Email:
lisaminton@chrysalishouse.org
Website:
www.chrysalishouse.org
Louisiana
Maine
Event:
Recovery Celebration
Organization:
Central Maine Recovery Group & MAAR
Event Date:
2008-09-20
Time:
8:30 am to noon
City:
Augusta
Location:
Fort Halifax Park, Winslow, Maine
Description:
A recovery event in the park with speakers, music, recovery sharing, and refreshments
Contact:
Jeff Wilber
Phone:
(207)877-9922
Email:
ddettor@masap.org
Website:
www.masap.org/site/recovery.asp
Maryland
Event:
2nd Annual Recovery Walk & Rally
Organization:
NCADD-MD in collaboration with several Community and Provider Partners
Event Date:
2008-09-20
Time:
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
City:
Baltimore
Location:
Baltimore City - Druid Hill Park
Agenda:
Registration, and Praise and Worship Service - 8:00 am - 9:15 am Recovery walk - 9:15 - 11:30 Recovery Rally - 12:00-2:00 pm
Description:
2nd Annual Recovery Walk & Rally Saturday -September 27th Over 1500 walkers are expected to take part in an optional Praise and Worship service, a two-mile walk, followed by a planned rally. Guest speakers will include State and Local electred officials, invited guests and include personal testimonies from people in recovery. Event will include free food, live entertainment and a "Fun Zone" for children, including face painting, moon bounce and cotton candy
Contact:
Carlos Hardy
Phone:
(410) 625-6482 x203
Email:
carlos@ncaddmaryland.orgEvent:
Open House/Family FunFair
Organization:
M.A.T.T. Program
Event Date:
2008-09-20
Time:
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
City:
North East
Location:
1361 "A" Brass Mill Road, Belcamp, MD 21017
Agenda:
Free Food, live music, childrens activites, local support groups, educational information, local businesses supportive of recovery and crafters.
Description:
"Recovery: It Takes a Community: Understand. Educate. Support." Come tour the facility, have some fun and leave with a better understanding of the positive impact addiction treatment has on our community.
Contact:
Nicole McCleaf
Phone:
410-273-9700
Email:
mattinc2002@comcast.net
Massachusetts
Event:
PEOPLE! Recovery Walk
Organization:
The Psychological Center
Event Date:
2008-09-07
Time:
9:00
City:
Lawrence
Location:
11 Union Street, Lawrence, Massachusetts 01840
Agenda:
The PEOPLE! Walk will begin at TPC at 11 Union Street, continue to Haverhill, to Broadway, to Lowell, to Winter, to Essex, to Broadway, to Merrimack, and back to TPC.
Description:
The Psychological Center's PEOPLE! Recovery Center is hosting a Recovery Walk to celebrate recovery in the Merrimack Valley, and knows that we are stronger as individuals when we are a part of a healthy positive group.. The PEOPLE! Walk welcomes individuals and their families who have been touched by addiction.
Contact:
Susan McGibbon
Phone:
978 688 5767
Email:
smcgibbon@tpc1.org
Michigan
Event:
Dawn Farm 35th Anniversary Jamboree
Organization:
Dawn Farm
Event Date:
2008-09-07
Time:
1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
City:
Ypsilanti
Description:
The Dawn Farm Jamboree is an annual family event with free admission and free activities for all ages, including live music, hayrides, animals to pet, pony rides, a popular midway and other activities for children, and tours of the 74 acre farm. There will be live and silent auctions with a variety of donated goods and services, including trips, art, electronics, and hundreds more items. Our Founder’s Day award will be presented to a local supporter in recognition of his/her support of Dawn Farm and the recovering community. This event is a combination fundraiser and “friend-raiser;” our Jamboree provides an opportunity for Dawn Farm to give back to the community that for 34 years has supported us in our mission; to raise awareness of the tremendous power of recovery in the lives of individuals, families, and our entire community; and to raise funds that enable Dawn Farm to continue our mission to provide services for those who have no other resources.Dawn Farm welcomes the community to join us and share in celebrating our successes in helping addicts and alcoholics become part of the recovering community. Admission and activities are FREE. Food and beverages will be available at a nominal cost. Dawn Farm is the only residential treatment program in the area, and funds raised from this event will help defray treatment costs for individuals who have no other resources.
Contact:
Nancy Thom
Phone:
734-485-8725
Email:
nthom@dawnfarm.org
Website:
www.dawnfarm.org/calendar.htmlEvent:
Celebrate Recovery/Softball and Picnic
Organization:
Project VOX Macomb Co. Michigan
Event Date:
2008-09-14
Time:
12 noon till 6 PM
City:
Warren
Location:
Huron Park in Roseville on Frazio Rd.
Agenda:
Baseball Tournament Picnic Games Dancing Fun, Fun, Fun
Description:
Softball Tournament and Recovery Fest with games for children,music by Recovery Band,and food and drink for picnic. There will also be a Voter Regestration table.
Contact:
Betty Risher
Phone:
586-582-0771
Email:
bettyrisher@aol.com
Website:
www/projectvox.comEvent:
RALLY FOR RECOVERY
Organization:
Eaton County Recovery Month Coalition
Event Date:
2008-09-20
Time:
9:30-11 A.M.
City:
Charlotte
Location:
Lansing Mi.
Agenda:
Brief comments by elected officials, treatment professionals, and a member of the local judiciary on drug courts. Key note address by Dr. Jack Jesse Director of the Eaton Substance Abuse Program. In keeping with this years theme "Real People Real Recovery" those who wish to share their path will be invited to speak the last 30 minutes of our program.
Description:
Rally for Recovery at 9:30 A.M. on the East steps of the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing
Contact:
VICTOR BRAATZ
Email:
recovery2008@sbcglobal.net
Website:
n/a
Minnesota
Event:
Annual Alumni Picnic Progress Valley
Organization:
Progress Valley
Event Date:
2008-09-13
Time:
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
City:
Richfield
Location:
PV II - 308 E. 78th St. Richfield, MN 55421
Agenda:
Fund Raiser-Silent Auction, Food, Fun, Games, Face Painter, Cake Walk, Charicature Artist, Raffle, Speakers
Description:
Alumni Picnic
Contact:
Cathie Scott
Phone:
612-869-3223
Email:
cscott@progressvalley.org
Website:
www.progressvalley.orgEvent:
Recovery Rally
Organization:
The Recovery Church
Event Date:
2008-09-27
Time:
3:00 - 9:00 PM
City:
Minneapolis
Location:
Minneapolis Convention Center Plaza & Wesley Church (101 E. Grant Street, Minneapolis)
Agenda:
3:00 PM Gathering at Plaza for fellowship, music, food and fun. 7:00 PM Benefit Concern by pianist, Don Irwin. Proceeds to benefit Minnesota Recovery Connection.
Description:
This free outdoor event will feature fellowship, fun, and music by Jackson Street. Food will be available for a fee. Open to everyone. Concert by pianist, Don Irwin follows outdoor festiviites.
Contact:
Jo Campe
Phone:
651-291-1371
Email:
pastorjo@gmail.com
Website:
www.therecoverychurch.orgEvent:
A Celebration of Recovery
Organization:
The Recovery Church
Event Date:
2008-09-27
Time:
3:00 - 9:00 PM
City:
Minneapolis
Location:
Minneapolis Convention Center Park & Wesley United Methodist Church
Agenda:
3:00-7:00 PM Gather in Minneapolis Convention Center Park for food, fellowship and music by "Jackson Street" 7:00-9:00 PM Concert by world-renowned pianist, Mr. Don Irwin, at Wesley United Methodist Church. Donations accepted.
Description:
A Celebration of Recovery will be the kick-off for the opening of Minnesota Recovery Connection. This event is being held outside, featuring food, music and fellowship.
Contact:
Jo Campe
Phone:
612-871-3585
Email:
pastorjo@gmail.com
Website:
therecoverychurch.org
Mississippi
Missouri
Event:
Recovery Fest 2008
Organization:
Regional Recovery Network
Event Date:
2008-09-13
Time:
10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
City:
fisk
Location:
Lake Wappapello-Shelter#6-Spillway Area
Agenda:
To promote recovery and link 'all' faith-based and secular recovery, prevention, treatment organizations together for a day of fun in breaking the 'Shame associated with Recovery'
Description:
Recovery Festival with music by 'One Way Out' band, free food,drinks,fun,games.Large Playground area.Covered sheltered areas,face painting,motivational speakers & much more! Fun for the entire family.[Rain date Sept. 20]
Contact:
Austin Montague
Phone:
573-686-3892
Email:
tagville@yrless.netEvent:
Hands Across the Bridge - Rally for Recovery
Organization:
Sponsored by a wide variety of sponsors including the St. Louis Drug Court Alumni, Faces and Voices of Recovery, Missouri Recovery Network, National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse - St. Louis Area, The St. Louis Treatment Network, etc. etc.
Event Date:
2008-09-20
Time:
4:00 pm. - 7:00 p.m.
City:
St. Louis
Location:
Chain of Rocks Bridge at Highway 270 and Riverview Blvd.
Agenda:
4:00 - 5:00 Food, fellowship, door prizes, etc. 5:00 - 6:00 Speakers, door prizes 6:00 - 7:00 Human Chain Across the Bridge Ceremony at event closing
Description:
3rd annual Hands Across the Bridge event. Will take place at the Chain of Rocks Bridge in St. Louis County. Unique event that brings together the recovery community to celebrate recovery. This year's event has been picked as Faces and Voices National Hub Event and will include a nationally-known speaker (TBD), music, local recovery speakers, food, door prizes and this year's MC will be Tim Ezell from FOX 2KTVI-TV.
Contact:
Dan Duncan NCADA
Phone:
(314) 962-3456
Email:
dduncan@ncada-stl.org
Website:
www.ncada-stl.org
Montana
Nebraska
Event:
Recovery is a Reality Rally
Organization:
Nebraska Recovery Network
Event Date:
2008-09-21
Time:
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
City:
Lincoln
Location:
Nebraska State Capitol building
Agenda:
Recovery Walk around Capitol Speakers/music/food Annual Serenity Moment
Description:
Annual recovery rally at the Nebraska State Capitol. Speakers, music, food, art and outreach information.
Contact:
Rand Wiese
Phone:
(402) 476-7029
Email:
randwiese@hotmail.com
Website:
nebraskarecoverynetwork.orgEvent:
Recovery is a Reality Rally 2008
Organization:
Nebraska Recovery Network
Event Date:
2008-09-21
Time:
1:00 until 3:00 pm
City:
Lincoln
Location:
Nebraska State Capitol
Agenda:
see above
Description:
Recovery Walk around Capitol building, food, music, speakers.Annual Serenity Moment.
Contact:
Rand Wiese, NRN
Phone:
(402) 476-7029
Email:
randwiese@hotmail.com
Website:
nebraskarecoverynetwork.org
Nevada
New Hampshire
Event:
Real People, Real Recovery
Organization:
Phoenix House and Keene State College
Event Date:
2008-09-29
Time:
6:00 pm-8:00 pm
City:
Keene
Location:
Keene State Colle Student Center, Mabel Brown Room
Description:
This event is in commemoration of 19th annual National Recovery Month and will take place on Monday, September 29th from 6-8 pm in the Mabel Brown Room at Keene State College. It will include a variety of speakers from the local area sharing their stories of recovery as well as how Monadnock community agencies have supported them in achieving long term abstinence from drugs and alcohol. Community social service agencies will also be attending and providing educational materials about their services and volunteer opportunities. Phoenix House and Keene State College hope that this event will bring together individuals, students, and community agencies who are interested in supporting local efforts to bring awareness, prevention, and treatment to the Mondanock area.
Contact:
Alisa Bento
Phone:
603-358-5035
Email:
abento@phonixhouse.org
New Jersey
Event:
Rally for Recovery!
Organization:
Friends of Addiction Recovery-NJ
Event Date:
2008-09-27
Time:
7:30 am to 3:30pm
City:
Robbinsville
Location:
Liberty State Park, Jersey City, NJ
Agenda:
Cruise to Brooklyn Bridge adn back Bands, Choir, Drum Circle, other entertainment.
Description:
This event will include a multi-state (NJ, NY, CT, PA) celebration of addiction recovery, advocacy action items of concern to the recovery community.
Contact:
Jeanette Grimes
Phone:
(888) 872-3979
Email:
foar@ncaddnj.org
Website:
www.foarnj.org
New Mexico
Event:
Red Road to Wellbriety Celebration
Organization:
Compass Behavioral Health Care and other agencies
Event Date:
2008-09-06
Time:
9:00 am to 2:00 PM
City:
Tucson
Location:
Northminster Presbyterian Church, Tucson, AZ
Agenda:
9:00-opening Ceremonies 9:30-Clayton Small-speaker 10:15--2:00 Resource fair,lunch,meeetings, etc. Jam session: time TBD
Description:
A celebration of recovery for the Native American community. Featured speaker:Clayton Small, recovery meetings, resource fair, native crafts, food, children's activities, jam session
Contact:
Cynthia Klein
Phone:
520-628-3411
Email:
cklein@compasshc.org
New York
Event:
Recovery Arts festival
Organization:
NYS OASAS
Event Date:
2008-09-14
Time:
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
City:
Albany
Location:
Empire State Plaza, Albany; Crowne Plaza, Albany.
Description:
The festival showcases the achievement of artistic expression by persons in recovery and celebrates the benefits of recovery for individuals, families and communities. Artwork submitted will be on display at the Empire State Plaza Concourse during the month of September. Awards are given in seven categories: photography, watercolor, pencil, pen & ink, acrylic, oil/pastel and poetry. The winners will be awarded at the Reccovery Conference awards dinner on September 14.
Contact:
Communications
Phone:
(518) 457-8299
Email:
communications@oasas.state.ny.us
Website:
www.oasas.state.ny.usEvent:
Recovery Conference
Organization:
NYS OASAS
Event Date:
2008-09-15
Time:
8:00 am
City:
Albany
Location:
Crowne Plaza, Albany
Description:
OASAS is thrilled to be sponsoring New York's first conference committed solely to recovery. The two-day conference is certain to be informative and inspiring; featuring several nationally known speakers, recovery resources and a focus on individual and families in recovery. Those in recovery and their families, recovery advocates and providers are encouraged to attend. The conference is being held at the Crowne Plaza in Dowtown Albany and is an event you do not want to miss!
Contact:
communications
Phone:
(518) 457-8299
Email:
communications@oasas.state.ny.us
Website:
www.oasas.state.ny.usEvent:
NYS OASAS 5th Annual Run for Recovery
Organization:
NYS OASAS
Event Date:
2008-09-16
Time:
11:00 am to 2:00 pm
City:
Albany
Location:
Empire State Plaza
Description:
This 2-mile relay race is held at the Empire State Plaza, Albany, N.Y.
Contact:
NYS OASAS Communications
Phone:
(518) 457-8299
Email:
communications@oasas.state.ny.us
Website:
www.oasas.state.ny.usEvent:
Recovery Month Rally
Organization:
The Rockland Council on Alcohlism and other Drug Dependence, Inc.
Event Date:
2008-09-20
Time:
10:00 am to 2:00PM
City:
Nanuet
Location:
Rockland County Community College, College Road, Suffern, NY
Agenda:
proclamation reading, sober motorcycle clubs, food, dj, face painting, information table
Description:
Recovery Rally event that includes proclamation reading, family activities, inforamtional booth, DJ, food, Sober Motorcycle clubs
Contact:
Ruth A. Bowles
Phone:
845-215-9788
Email:
rbowles@rcadd.orgEvent:
Third Annual Recovery Walk
Organization:
BRiDGES
Event Date:
2008-09-20
Time:
10:30 a.m.- Noon
City:
Canastota
Location:
Village Green, Hamilton, New York
Agenda:
Individuals will gather at 10:30 and then walk together on a route through the village of Hamilton. Refreshments will be available and the Farmers Market is open.
Description:
Individuals of all ages who support recovery will walk a 2.4 mile loop around the beautiful village of Hamilton, home of Colgate University.
Contact:
Susan Jenkins
Phone:
315 697-3947
Email:
sjenkins@bridges-mccasa.org
Website:
www.bridges-mccasa.orgEvent:
Rally and Walk for Recovery 2008
Organization:
Friends of Recovery Delaware and Otsego Counties (NY)
Event Date:
2008-09-20
Time:
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
City:
Oneonta
Location:
Wilber Park, Oneonta, New York
Agenda:
1200 Walk Registration 1200 Voter Registration 1:00 PM Recovery Walk 1:30 Food Available 2:00- 4 pm Live Music
Description:
Rally and Walk for Recovery Food, Games, Live Music Wilber Park, Oneonta New York
Contact:
Brig Seaver
Phone:
607-232-2883
Email:
seaverbl@verizon.net
Website:
www.brigseaver.com/recovery/rally08.htmEvent:
Supporting Addiction Recovery is Good Business Breakfast
Organization:
Rockland Council on Alcoholism and other Drug Dependence, Inc.
Event Date:
2008-09-23
Time:
8:00 am to 11:00 am
City:
Nanuet
Location:
Comfort Inn & Suites, 425 East Rotue 59, Nanuet, NY 10954
Agenda:
Special music by recovering community members, keynote speaker (Robert Lindsay, NCADD),panel of prominent communty members that will discuss how the local business community supports treatment and recovery from addiction.
Description:
Recovery breakfast to outreach to the Rockland County business community.
Contact:
Ruth Bowles, Executive Director
Phone:
845-215-9788
Email:
rbowles@rcadd.org
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Event:
5K Family Run/ 2 Mile Walk
Organization:
ADAS Board of Lorain County
Event Date:
2008-09-20
Time:
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
City:
Lorain
Location:
Days Dam, Lorain, Ohio
Agenda:
8:15 Registration 9:30 Kids Race 10:00 5K Family Run/ 2 Mile Walk 10:45 Awards Ceremony and Brunch
Description:
5K Family Run/ 2 Mile Walk through the beautiful Lorain County Metro Parks. There will also be a Kids Race, Raffle Prizes, Brunch, Awards and more.
Contact:
Rob Swindell
Phone:
440-282-9920
Email:
rswindell@lorainadas.org
Website:
www.lorainadas.orgEvent:
Walking for Recovery
Organization:
Healing Ministry of Antioch
Event Date:
2008-09-20
Time:
9:30am 12 pm
City:
Canton
Location:
1103 7th St NE, Canton, Oh 44704
Agenda:
Participants will meet at the church in the parking lot, prayer, introductions and testimonials. Participants will then leave as a group and walk through the neighborhood to put a voice and a face on recovery and let people know we are available to help when they are ready.
Description:
Gathering of participants, prayer, testimonials, walk through drug infested neighborhood to put a face on recovery. Pass out flyers, meeting lists. etc.
Contact:
Rosetta Adkins
Phone:
330-489-0397
Email:
radkins@starkmhrsb.orgEvent:
Rally for Recovery Celebration & Jam
Organization:
Ohio Citizen Advocates
Event Date:
2008-09-20
Time:
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
City:
Columbus
Location:
The Woods at Parkside, Gahanna, Ohio
Description:
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. live bands all day; dignitaries, awards, food & soft drinks; outdoor lead meeting; Recovery Voices Count! voter education and registration table; everyone's invited to The Woods at Parkside, Gahanna, Ohio
Contact:
Donna Conley
Phone:
1-888-229-1285
Email:
advocate@oca-ohio.org
Website:
www.oca-ohio.orgEvent:
Rally For Recovery Celebration and Jam
Organization:
Ohio Citizen Advocates & The Woods At Parkside
Event Date:
2008-09-20
Time:
10:00 am to 8:00 pm
City:
gahanna
Location:
349 Olde Ridenour Rd., Gahanna OH 43230
Agenda:
Bands will play for approximately 45 minutes on the hour, Awards, speakers addresses (15-20 min. 0 attendees between bands
Description:
a day long celebration with 7 bands speakers and awards presented throughout the day. Sister Ignatia Award for Excellence in Service given to five individuals. Dr Joe Gay (Health Recovery Services, Athens OH) to be Keynote Speaker
Contact:
walt asbury
Phone:
6144712552
Email:
waltasbury@hotmail.com
Website:
thewoodsatparkside.com
Oklahoma
Event:
Recovery Walk
Organization:
Oklahoma Citizens Advocates For Recovery and Treatment Association
Event Date:
2008-09-20
Time:
8am-2pm
City:
Oklahoma City
Location:
Washington Park
Description:
We will be walking to the OK State Capitol, and upon our return enjoy live entertainment, hear prominent community speak out about the need for recovery in Oklahoma, and fellowship with one another.
Contact:
Melody Grimes
Phone:
405-848-7555
Email:
melody@ocarta.org
Website:
ocarta.orgEvent:
Recovery Rally
Organization:
Oklahoma Citizens Advocates For Recovery and Treatment Association
Event Date:
2008-09-25
Time:
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
City:
Oklahoma City
Location:
OK State Capitol
Agenda:
Govenor's Recovery Proclomation to Be read, Judge Carol Hubbard from OK County Drug Courts, D.A. David Prator, Helen Cole Lifetime Achievement Award, and many other's to speak.
Description:
We will be gathering at the Oklahoma State Capitol to advocate and celebrate Recovery.
Contact:
Melody Grimes
Phone:
405-848-7555
Email:
melody@ocarta.org
Website:
ocarta.org
Oregon
Event:
Hands Across the Bridge
Organization:
Recovery Association Project
Event Date:
2008-09-01
Time:
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
City:
Portland
Location:
Oregon & Washington
Agenda:
We have a ceremony on both the Oregon and Washington sides starting at 10am and we do the bridge walk at 11:50 and say the serenity prayer at Noon.
Description:
This is the 8th Annual Hands Across the Bridge for Oregon and Washington residents to celebrate recovery.
Contact:
Monica Smith
Phone:
503.489.0470
Email:
msmith@rap-nw.org
Website:
www.rap-nw.orgEvent:
Hands Across The Bridge
Organization:
Above All Influences
Event Date:
2008-09-20
Time:
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
City:
Klamath Falls
Location:
Veterans Park, Klamath Falls, OR
Description:
This is an annual event happening the third Saturday of September. This year it is September 20th. This event is a family affair for all members of the recovering community and persons supporting members of recovering community. We have quest speakers, raffle, food, music, prizes and lots of fun. At 3:00 PM we walk up to the Main St Bridge and hold hands across the bridge then return to the park and do a count down of how many years we all have together in recovery.
Contact:
Julie Hargraves
Phone:
541-892-7836
Email:
aboveallinfluences@hotmail.com
Website:
None yetEvent:
Celebrating a Caring Community
Organization:
YOUTHTHINK
Event Date:
2008-09-24
Time:
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
City:
The Dalles
Location:
City Park in The Dalles, Or.
Agenda:
Two live bands Special guest speakers food free ice cream luminary event drawing for 5 $50 gas cards
Description:
Celebrating a community that cares has been organized to recognize the importance of each community member and how we can celebrate and take better care of each other, expecially those who have struggled and overcome addiction. Food, music, guest speakers and a luminary event will all be included in addition to FREE ICE CREAM!
Contact:
Debby Jones
Phone:
541-506-2673
Email:
debbyj@co.wasco.or.us
Website:
www.youththink.net
Pennsylvania
Event:
Lunch and Learn Community Forums
Organization:
Recovery Revolution, Inc.
Event Date:
2008-09-09
Time:
12pm - 1 pm
City:
Bangor
Location:
26 Market Street Bangor PA
Agenda:
“Stigma of Drug and Alcohol Addiction for selves and loved ones”
Description:
September is National Alcohol and Drug Recovery Month. The US Department Health and Human Services, is advancing this important initiative by promoting the message that "recovery from alcohol and drug use, in all its forms, is possible.” On a local level, Recovery Revolution Inc. (26 Market Street) is excited to be supporting Recovery Month by welcoming all community members to “Lunch and Learn” Community Forums. Parents, Peers, Partners and Professionals are encouraged to attend. The “Lunch and Learn” Forums will be on Tuesdays in the Month of September at our Bangor office. Each forum will be held from 12pm-1pm and include a 15 minute “Ask a Professional” section at the end of each session. Lunch will be served and there is no cost to any participants. There will be free material and referrals for additional resources. Attend one or attend them all. Mary Kay Carlin, LCSW, a well respected clinician with over 30 years of experience in the addictions field, will be facilitating the forums.
Contact:
Jana Harrison
Email:
jana@recoveryrevolution.org
Website:
www.recoveryrevolution.orgEvent:
A Breakfast with Legislators
Organization:
Gateway Rehab
Event Date:
2008-09-12
Time:
8:00 am to 10:00 am
City:
Pittsburgh
Location:
Pittsburgh Airport Marriott, 777 Aten Road, Coraopolis, Pa., 15108
Agenda:
Amy Kroll, Director of Forensic Services for the Allegheny County Office of Behavioral Health, Department of Human Services, will serve as keynote speaker. Michael Bartley, managing editor of On Q Magazine, will emcee the event. Other speakers include Carl DeChellis, executive director of the Housing Authority of the County of Beaver and Richard Foster, director of Gateway Rehab’s Corrections Division. A question and answer period will conclude the event and a continental breakfast is provided fee of charge.
Description:
The breakfast event will provide the opportunity for local citizens, treatment providers, and elected officials to discuss crucial issues regarding chemical dependency treatment and recovery, and the impact of addiction on society. While state and local government officials have taken a leading role in responding to the problem, addiction still remains one of the nation’s largest public health problems. Ongoing dialogue is critical to the treatment field’s ability to meet the need and demand for care. There is no charge to attend but reservations are required. The deadline is September 5. For reservations or more information, call 412-604-8900, ext. 1193.
Contact:
Alice Watson
Phone:
412-604-8900, ext. 1193
Email:
aaw@gatewayrehab.org
Website:
www.gatewayrehab.orgEvent:
Lunch and Learn Community Forums
Organization:
Recovery Revolution
Event Date:
2008-09-16
Time:
12pm-1pm
City:
Bangor
Location:
26 Market Street, Bangor, PA
Agenda:
“Accepting Addiction as a Disease”
Description:
September is National Alcohol and Drug Recovery Month. The US Department Health and Human Services, is advancing this important initiative by promoting the message that "recovery from alcohol and drug use, in all its forms, is possible.” On a local level, Recovery Revolution Inc. (26 Market Street) is excited to be supporting Recovery Month by welcoming all community members to “Lunch and Learn” Community Forums. Parents, Peers, Partners and Professionals are encouraged to attend. The “Lunch and Learn” Forums will be on Tuesdays in the Month of September at our Bangor office. Each forum will be held from 12pm-1pm and include a 15 minute “Ask a Professional” section at the end of each session. Lunch will be served and there is no cost to any participants. There will be free material and referrals for additional resources. Attend one or attend them all. Mary Kay Carlin, LCSW, a well respected clinician with over 30 years of experience in the addictions field, will be facilitating the forums.
Contact:
Jana Harrison
Email:
jana@recoveryrevolution.org
Website:
www.recoveryrevolution.orgEvent:
3rd Annual Rally For Recovery Walk/Run
Organization:
Message Carriers of Pennsylvania
Event Date:
2008-09-20
Time:
10;00am to3pm
City:
Pittsburgh
Location:
Frick Park on the cornerof Braddock and Forbes ave
Description:
A day filled with games,prizes,food,music,speakers,voters registration and Treatment,Prevention,Intervention and Recovery Support Groups Start gathering ideas for the Best Banner Challenge (Abraxas) has it now,let's seewho will host the Award this year!Registration $10.00
Contact:
Message Carriers of Pennsylvania
Phone:
412-361-0142
Email:
www.messagecarriersofpennsylvania.org
Website:
www.messagecarriersofpennsylvania.orgEvent:
Recovery Walks! 2008
Organization:
PRO-ACT
Event Date:
2008-09-21
Time:
Registration begins at 10:00 a.m. , Distinguished Speakers at 11:00 a.m. and the Walk at 12:00 p.m.
City:
Doylestown
Location:
4231 N. Concourse Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19131
Agenda:
10:00 - Registration 11:00 - Distinguished Speakers, Proclamations from PA's Governor and County Administrators for SE PA Noon - Walks begins 1:30 - Barbeque and Entertainment
Description:
PRO-ACT'S 7th Annual Recovery Walks,a 3 mile walk will be held in scenic Fairmount Park. People in recovery,thier families and friend are all welcome to register and participate. The walk will be led by members of the Honor Guard (over 10 years of recovery). The Please Touch Museum will host the Children's activities, an Advocacy Tent will educate the recovery community to Recovery Voices Count and a barbeque will follow.
Contact:
Babette Benham
Phone:
215-345-4466 ext. 3111
Email:
bbenham@bccadd.orgEvent:
Recovery Walk 2008
Organization:
PRO-ACT
Event Date:
2008-09-21
Time:
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
City:
Philadelphia
Location:
Historic Memorial Hall, West Fairmount Park, 4231 North Concourse Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19131
Agenda:
Registration at 10 AM Strat walking at 12 PM. Please Touch Museum will host children's activities Free Barbeque for all registered participants
Description:
Please support PRO-ACT and the recovery movement by participating in this show of “living proof” that recovery is real. We are asking you to be a part of this dramatic fundraising event. Our goal is to display, celebrate, and support recovery! Come help us open new doors and remove barriers to recovery for those still struggling with alcohol and other drug addictions. This event is our 7th annual walk and Southeastern Pennsylvania’s largest walk for recovery from alcohol and other drug addictions. A free Barbeque will follow the walk for all registered participants. A children’s area hosted by the Please Touch Museum will also be available.
Contact:
Fred Martin
Phone:
215-923-1661
Email:
fmartin@bccadd.org
Website:
www.proact.orgEvent:
Rally for Recovery Walk
Organization:
The RASE Project
Event Date:
2008-09-21
Time:
11:00 a.m.
City:
Harrisburg
Location:
Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. Walk begins at Front and Maclay Streets in Harrisburg, PA.
Agenda:
Walk for Recovery and picnic celebration on City Island in Harrisburg, PA.
Description:
Walk for Recovery and Picnic in honor of National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month.
Contact:
Dona Dmitrovic or Sandy Paradis
Phone:
717-232-8535
Email:
raseproject@aol.com
Website:
www.raseproject.orgEvent:
Recovery in the Park
Organization:
Alumni of Luzerne County Tretament Court and CAtholic Social Services
Event Date:
2008-09-21
Time:
12:00pm-5:00pm
City:
Wilkes Barre
Location:
Kirby Park, WIlkes BArre, PA
Agenda:
Speakers begin at 1:00, food , fun and fellowship all day!
Description:
The event will be held in Kirby Park, WIlkes Barre. There will be speakers, food, music and a chance to socialize and celebrate recovery. Local support groups and social services agencies will have tables. There will be games for children. Free event. There will be 50/50 and some chinese auction basketsand maybe a bake sale. Proceeds will help provide Luzerne COunty Treatment clients with a fund bank to pay for items such as dentist services, back to work items,(ie work boots), first month's rent...etcc..
Contact:
Carol Nicholas
Phone:
570 829-3489
Email:
cnicholas@csswb.orgEvent:
Recovery Jubilee
Organization:
Greater Nanticoke Area Drug Task Force
Event Date:
2008-09-27
Time:
2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
City:
Wanamie
Location:
Patriot Park, Nanticoke Pa
Description:
This event will be a celebration for those who are currently in recovery. There will be guest speakers, music, food, rides, and informational booths from various local agencies and organizations. The entire public is invited.
Contact:
Frank Vandermark
Phone:
5708813142
Email:
fev33@msn.comEvent:
Lunch and Learn Community Forums
Organization:
Recovery Revolution
Event Date:
2008-09-30
Time:
12 pm-1 pm
City:
Bangor
Location:
26 Market Street, Bangor, PA
Agenda:
“Expectations in our Relationships with the Addict and the Family”
Description:
September is National Alcohol and Drug Recovery Month. The US Department Health and Human Services, is advancing this important initiative by promoting the message that "recovery from alcohol and drug use, in all its forms, is possible.” On a local level, Recovery Revolution Inc. (26 Market Street) is excited to be supporting Recovery Month by welcoming all community members to “Lunch and Learn” Community Forums. Parents, Peers, Partners and Professionals are encouraged to attend. The “Lunch and Learn” Forums will be on Tuesdays in the Month of September at our Bangor office. Each forum will be held from 12pm-1pm and include a 15 minute “Ask a Professional” section at the end of each session. Lunch will be served and there is no cost to any participants. There will be free material and referrals for additional resources. Attend one or attend them all. Mary Kay Carlin, LCSW, a well respected clinician with over 30 years of experience in the addictions field, will be facilitating the forums.
Contact:
Jana Harrison
Email:
jana@recoveryrevolution.org
Website:
www.recoveryrevolution.org
Rhode Island
Event:
RI Recovery Celebration
Organization:
RICARES
Event Date:
2008-09-20
Time:
2-5pm
City:
providence
Location:
Steeple and Canal Street, Providence
Agenda:
12pm-dj music while set up is completed 2pm- live music with the Recovery Month All Stars 230pm- Welcome by Craig Stenning, Executive Director of MHRH Rest of program times to be announced
Description:
RI State Recovery Celebration, Providence, RI on Steeple Street on a Waterfire Day This event will feature guest speakers from both the community and personal stories,live music,dj, childrens activities including crafts and face painting, food for all,voter registration drive, reptile show,a recovery quilt unveiling, recovery date tree,a vigil with flowers to remember lost ones
Contact:
Jim Gillen
Phone:
401-261-1446
Email:
jgillen@dataofri.org
Website:
www.ricares.orgEvent:
Wilson Street House Celebration and open house
Organization:
Providence Center
Event Date:
2008-09-24
Time:
10am-2pm
City:
Providence
Location:
Wilson Street and Elmwood Ave, Providence
Agenda:
TBA
Description:
Celebration of Recovery on the grounds of Wilson Street Recovery Apartments that will feature Photo and bios of various residents displayed on the walls Guest Speakers, Live Music from the Providence Center All Star Band, food and tours
Contact:
jgillen
Phone:
401-261-1446
Email:
jgillen@provctr.org
Website:
www.providence center.org
South Carolina
Event:
Rally for Recovery 2008
Organization:
Faces and Voices of Recovery Greenville
Event Date:
2008-09-13
Time:
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
City:
Travelers Rest
Location:
DowBrands Amphitheatre at the Peace Center
Agenda:
Register to vote at the concert.
Description:
Faces and Voices of Recovery Greenville presents Livingston Taylor and the St. Mark's Inspirational Choir and Matt Jones in concert. The concert is open to the public at no charge.
Contact:
Carolyn Childs
Phone:
864-834-1569
Email:
cachilds@bellsouth.net
Website:
www.favorsc.orgEvent:
Rally for Recovery! - 2008 Recovery Voices Count!
Organization:
Faces and Voices of Recovery Pee Dee
Event Date:
2008-09-20
Time:
10:00AM to 2:00PM
City:
Florence
Location:
Florence Rail Trail at Naturally Outdoors Outfitters, 2519 West Palmetto Street
Agenda:
10:00am:On site registration; 10:15am: invocation followed by speakers (featured Dr. John P. Booth, Addictionologist) 11:00am - walk begins 12:15pm: food, music,and fellowship 1:15pm - prize drawings including a $500 gift certificate from World Travel and Cruises. You must be a registered walker and present to be eligible.
Description:
3 mile walk, food, fun, fellowship and messages of hope, freedom and purpose. On-site voter registration courtesy of the League of Women Voters in partnership with FAVOR Pee Dee. Entertainment by Day and Night Jazz, face painting and Lulu the Clown. Sponsors include The South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Services, Naturally Outdoors Outfitters, St. John's Parish, First Reliance Bank, World Travel and Cruises, Circle Park, BOG, Inc., Starting Point of Florence, The ESAB Group, Inc., Dick's Sporting Goods, Kinard and Koffee-Star93.7, The Counseling Center and Hope Health. Other contributors: Breaktime Catering of the Pee Dee, Reflections Hair Salon, Carolinas Hospital System (Bruce Hall), Target, Xpress Lube, Longhorn Steakhouse, Books-A-Million, Redbone Alley
Contact:
Lawrence P. Wiseburn
Phone:
843-496-6145
Email:
larbomac@yahoo.com
Website:
www.favorsc.orgEvent:
Rally for Recovery
Organization:
FAVOR Tri-County
Event Date:
2008-09-20
Time:
10:00 a.m. ro 2:00 p.m.
City:
Catawba
Location:
Manchester Park, Rock Hill, SC
Agenda:
Food by Ron's Barbecue, live entertainment, recovery walk, fellowship. Also, in concert with FAVOR's "12-State Recovery Voices Count Project," we will conduct voter education and voter registration.
Description:
Third annual celebration of recovery. Invitees include the recovery community (from various paths to recovery), recovery advocates, supporters, and local, state and federal office seekers.
Contact:
Bob Rice
Phone:
803-242-5463
Email:
bobrice1@msn.com
Website:
www.favorsc.orgEvent:
Rally for Recovery
Organization:
FAVOR Charleston
Event Date:
2008-09-20
Time:
2:00 pm to 5:00
City:
Hollywood
Location:
Wragg Square Downtown Charleston
Agenda:
2:00 music, exhibits open 2:30 Speaker 3:00 Games, Raffles,music 3:30 Speaker 4:00 Close
Description:
Exhibitors,Speakers,Music, Games and food for a fun afternoon.
Contact:
Ruth Dombrowski
Email:
ruthdom@comcast.net
Website:
South Carolina
South Dakota
Event:
"Recovery Takes Flight 2008"
Organization:
Keystone Treatment Center
Event Date:
2008-09-10
Time:
12:00 noon
City:
Sioux Falls
Location:
Keystone Outreach Office 7511 S. Louise, Sioux Falls and 1010 2nd Street in Canton, S.D.
Agenda:
12:00 noon-Release balloons followed by refreshments.
Description:
Keystone Treatment Center a member of the CRC Health Group will join over 100 other CRC facilities in a release of balloons to commemorate the recovery of addicts, alcoholics and compulsive gamblers from their addictions. These balloons will be a metaphor for the release of the addictive lifestyle and the beginning of a new life in recovery.
Contact:
Ben Granville
Phone:
605-335-1820
Email:
bgranville@crchealth.com
Website:
www.keystonetreatment.com
Tennessee
Event:
Rally for Recovery 5K Run/Walk
Organization:
Recovery Support Foundation
Event Date:
2008-09-20
Time:
8:00 a.m. to noon
City:
Murfreesboro
Location:
VA Hospital Pavillion
Agenda:
On-site registration begins at 8:00. Race begins at 9:00. Free t-shirts to all who register by August 15th. Awards to top 3 male and female of each age category. Lots of door prizes.
Description:
Benefits the Rutherford/Cannon Co. Drug Courts with transitional housing for participants
Contact:
Mary Schneider
Phone:
615-217-7124
Email:
mschneider@rutherfordcounty.org
Website:
www.rutherfordcountytn.gov/drug_court/index.htm
Texas
Event:
Rally for Recovery
Organization:
Recovery Alliance of El Paso
Event Date:
2008-09-07
Time:
2:00PM – 8:00PM
Location:
Chamizal National Memorial Park
Agenda:
ACTIVITIES: Day-long event includes Rally for Recovery kick-off, followed by live music and entertainment, VOTER REGISTRATION TABLES, local celebrity speakers, cultural dancers and enjoyable games and activities throughout the day appropriate
Description:
PURPOSE: This is our annual observance of “National Recovery Month”! Through community outreach information, increased awareness of elected officials and their positions on recovery issues, featured speakers and encouraging civic engagement, we are able to educate the community to important issues that directly affect individuals in recovery and promote synergy and growth. Family members, friends and allies advocate and support the recovery community in this annual convergence!
Contact:
Ben Bass, Recovery Alliance of El Paso
Phone:
915-594-7000
Email:
bbass@recoveryalliance.net
Website:
www.recoveryalliance.net/Event:
Recovery Health Fair & Celebration Carnival
Organization:
Downtown & Ysleta Treatment Center/243rd Drug Court & DWI Drug Court/West Texas CSCD
Event Date:
2008-09-20
Time:
9:00 am to 1:00pm
City:
El Paso
Location:
El Paso Community College Administrative Service Center 9050 Viscount El Paso, Texas 79925
Agenda:
Various games, fun and activities throughout the event!
Description:
Come Celebrate Recovery with us at our Celebration Carnival! Celebration Carnival with booths, games, and fun activities to promote healthy, safe fun for families in our community. Various local community agencies will also be present to provide information/pamphlets about services to our community. We will also have music, entertainment, food, and fun!
Contact:
Nancy Fontes
Phone:
915-859-5263
Email:
nfontes@epcounty.comEvent:
Rally for Recovery!
Organization:
Recovery Voices Count
Event Date:
2008-09-20
Time:
10:00 am to 6:00 pm
City:
Austin
Location:
a local park in Austin
Agenda:
Educate the people on each of Travis County's candidates stances on recovery related issues i.e. insurance parity, etc. Register more people to vote.
Description:
The Rally for Recovery in Austin will be a get together for the recovery community in which people can enjoy food as well as listen to different speakers talk about their own recovery related experiences, especially with respect to the importance of recovery related issues in politics.
Contact:
Evan Luther
Phone:
210-602-4372
Email:
eluther13@gmail.comEvent:
2nd Annual 3K Recovery Walk SA & family Fun Day
Organization:
San Antonio Fighting Back, Inc.
Event Date:
2008-09-27
Time:
10:00 am to 1:30 pm
City:
San Antonio
Location:
Brackenridge Park (Koehler Pavilion)
Agenda:
9:00 AM... Registration opens 10:00 AM... Opening program begins in the pavilion. 10:30 AM... 3K Walk through the park 11:30 AM... Lunch served - DJ takes stage-local youth entertainment 12:00 PM Guest Speakers 12:30 PM Tejano performance by International Recording Artist Patsy Torres 2:00 The Clean Up! (Door prizes drawings throughout the day.)
Description:
San Antonio Fighting Back, Inc. and a host of collaborating agencies will have a program, 3K Walk, and family picnic in the park to boost awareness of recovery initiatives and celebrate the achievements of all individuals in recovery.
Contact:
Cleo Garcia
Phone:
210-272-7232
Email:
cgarcia@safb.org
Website:
www.safb.orgEvent:
Recovery in the Park
Organization:
La Hacienda Treatment Center
Event Date:
2008-09-27
Time:
7:00pm to 9:30pm
Location:
Louise Hays Park, Kerrville, Texas
Description:
Free, sober concert featuring Ray Wylie Hubbard.
Contact:
Kristen Smith
Phone:
713-977-5202
Email:
ksmith@lahacienda.com
Website:
www.recoveryinthepark.com
Utah
Event:
"Walking With Pride Pow Wow"
Organization:
Indian Walk-In Center Substance Abuse Treatment Program
Event Date:
2008-09-20
Time:
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
City:
Salt Lake City
Location:
Indian Walk-In Center 120 West 1300 South, Salt Lake City, Utah
Description:
“When one is walking the Red Road, one is living as instructed by the Creator. The person who walks the Red Road lives a life of truth and charity- values handed down generation to generation. Though the road is littered with obstacles, all can be overcome once internal balance is achieved and the soul is true to itself and others” - Terri Jean
Contact:
Jennifer Rounds
Email:
jrounds@iwic.org
Website:
www.iwic.org
Vermont
Event:
3rd Annual Green Mountain Recovery Walk
Organization:
Friends of Recovery- Vermont
Event Date:
2008-09-20
Time:
10:00 - 12:00 a.m.
City:
Montpelier
Location:
Montpelier, Vermont
Agenda:
Recovery Speakers, Proclamation of Recovery Month, Voter Registration, Entertainment
Description:
1.4 mile walk through the capitol city of Montpelier. Activities on the statehouse lawn.
Contact:
Patty McCarthy
Phone:
1 (802) 229-6103
Email:
recoveryvt@aol.com
Website:
www.friendsofrecoveryvt.org
Virginia
Event:
Recovery Fest
Organization:
The McShin Foundation
Event Date:
2008-09-13
Time:
12pm-8pm
City:
Richmond
Location:
2300 Dumbarton Road, Richmond, VA 23228
Description:
This event will be held outside our organization in the church parking lot. There are around 3,000 people that attend this event. We have politicians and clergy members that will be attending as well. There will be a voter registration table and individuals walking around registering people to vote.
Contact:
Honesty Brackett
Phone:
804-249-1845
Email:
honestydands@aol.com
Website:
www.mcshinfoundation.orgEvent:
Recovery Celebration
Organization:
Vanguard Services Unlimited
Event Date:
2008-09-23
Time:
6 pm to 9 pm
City:
Arlington
Location:
Knights of Columbu Hall, Little Falls Rd., Arlington, Va
Agenda:
Recognition of alumni, skits, speeches, dinner
Description:
Annual gathering of alumni, clients, stafff and supporters of Vanguard Services Unlimited's treatment programs
Contact:
George Knoerlein
Phone:
703-841-0703 x226
Email:
info@vanguardservices.org
Website:
www.vanguardservices.org
Washington
Event:
Hands Across the Bridge
Organization:
Recovery Association Project
Event Date:
2008-09-01
Time:
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
City:
Portland
Location:
Oregon & Washington
Agenda:
We have a ceremony on both the Oregon and Washington sides starting at 10am and we do the bridge walk at 11:50 and say the serenity prayer at Noon.
Description:
This is the 8th Annual Hands Across the Bridge for Oregon and Washington residents to celebrate recovery.
Contact:
Monica Smith
Phone:
503.489.0470
Email:
msmith@rap-nw.org
Website:
www.rap-nw.org
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Event:
Recovery Rally
Organization:
AFRA
Event Date:
2008-09-20
Time:
From 12-4 PM
Location:
Elver Park (New Shelter)
Description:
Annual event to celebrate recovery from alchohol and drug addiction.
Contact:
Catina McAlister
Phone:
608-829-1032
Email:
catina.waaoda@tds.net
Website:
www.waaoda.comEvent:
A Celebration of Recovery
Organization:
The Recovery Church
Event Date:
2008-09-27
Time:
3:00 - 9:00 PM
City:
Minneapolis
Location:
Minneapolis Convention Center Park & Wesley United Methodist Church
Agenda:
3:00-7:00 PM Gather in Minneapolis Convention Center Park for food, fellowship and music by "Jackson Street" 7:00-9:00 PM Concert by world-renowned pianist, Mr. Don Irwi