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Event Number	7
Title	Refuge Art Gallery - Series 1: Mad Hatter
Description	Refuge Art Gallery celebrates the work of artists in recovery (AIR). AIR include those individuals actively in the process of recovery from alcohol or drug dependency, mental illness, debilitating disease, or a serious incapacitating injury or trauma. Typically these artists have survived a living hell. Their art explores life experiences that, while often touching on torment, most frequently celebrate strength, resolve and hope achieved through personal and spiritual growth. The goal of Refuge is to remedy this by helping these artists attain or regain their full potential within the fine arts world. Our first exhibit is also our grand opening. Visit www.refuge for complete details.
Date	5/26/2006 5:00 PM to 6/17/2006 9:00 PM
Type of Event	Art Gallery Opening
Location	4811 Main Street Skokie, Illinois 60077
Program Agenda	Opening ceremony, artist statements, art review, dessert and coffee.
Invited Officials/Presenters	To be announced.
Expected Number of Participants	200
Invited Participants/Audience	General Public
Primary Contact	William P. Current
Address	4811 Main Street Skokie, IL 60077
Phone Number	847 982.1200
Email Address	bcurrent@refuge.com
Secondary Contact	Same
Web Site	http://www.refuge.com

Event Number	143
Title	"Lucid"-REFIGE. Center for Artist in Recovery
Description	"Lucid" is our 2nd Show Art Exhibit. REFUGE is a unique non-profit center for artists who are active in their recovery from addictions to alcohol and drugs. Our 2nd show features 8 different artists, one from Canada and the balance are from Illinois. Our 1st show was a gigantic success, attracting large numbers of artists, media attention and attendees. The magic of this art is it opens the dialogue of recovery, and how it has positively changing their lives. We extend invitation to our opening reception on July 28, from 6-9 pm, or visiting during regular gallery hours. Tuesday Thursday 11-5:30 pm Friday 11-8 pm Saturday 11-2 pm We encourage you to help us spread this message, and pass along the "Call to Artists" for future exhibits. Our next show will include 30-40 artists. Please check on-line for details.
Date	7/28/2006 6:00 PM to 7/28/2006 9:00 PM
Type of Event	Art exhibition -- July 28 to Sept. 1, 2006
Location	4811 Main Street Skokie, Illinois 60076
Program Agenda	Meet the artists and recovery talks.
Invited Officials/Presenters	Local politicians and participating Artists.
Expected Number of Participants	225
Invited Participants/Audience	General public, friends and family.
Primary Contact	William P. Current
Address	4811 Main Street Skokie, IL 60077
Phone Number	847.673.3737
Email Address	bcurrent@refuge.com
Secondary Contact	Same
Web Site	http://www.refuge.com

Event Number	346
Title	OUTSIDE THE WALLS: A Celebration of Freedom and Recovery
Description	What better way to kick off a full month of exciting activities than with a full day of gospel celebration on the southwest side of Chicago! Produced in conjunction with several secular and faith based organizations and churches, this event will feature local gospel artists and plenty of free food in a full day of family oriented fun and activities. The twofold objective is to celebrate the lives and newfound freedom of men and women who have paid their debt to society and to promote the reconnection of families once broken due to incarceration. This event will engage everyone involved in a spiritual atmosphere emphasizing the importance of faith-based consciousness in productive reentry and in sustaining the effort to remain free, clean, sober and serene.
Date	9/2/2006 11:00:00 AM
Location	Douglas Park 1401 S. Sacramento Chicago, IL 60623
Invited Officials/Presenters	Congressman Danny K. Davis; Senator Barack Obama; Reverend Ferlander Lewis of Mount Olive Baptist Church, Harvey Illinois; Headline Gospel Group - Reverend Lonnie Hunter and Choir; Mount Moriah Gospel Choir; Mount Moriah Men's Choir; as well as other performers yet to be announced.
Expected Number of Participants	800
Primary Contact	Tommie Johnson
Address	1500 N. Halsted Chicago, IL 60622
Phone Number	(773) 292-7984
Email Address	tjohnson@tasc-il.org

Event Number	245
Title	Region I and II MISA Cross Divisional Training
Description	Mental Illness and Substance Abuse Conference highlighting recovery and integrated treatment for individuals with co occuring disorders.
Date	9/5/2006 9:00 AM to 9/7/2006 4:00 PM
Type of Event	Free MISA Conference
Location	James R. Thompson Center 100 W. Randolph Lower Auditorium Chicago, IL 60601
Program Agenda	Recovery Oriented Service Systems; Department of Corrections: recovery for MISA clients on the outside; Integrated Dual Diagnosis Treatment; Evidence Based Supported Employment and Recovery: Powerful Resources for Persons with Co ocuring disorders; Ethics-So whats the big deal?
Invited Officials/Presenters	State Organization Directors: Division of Alcholism and Substance Abuse (DASA):Theodora Binion Taylor Division of Mental Health (DMH): Lorrie Rickman Jones Divsion of Rehabilitation Services (DRS): Rob Kilbury Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC): Roger E. Walker,JR.
Expected Number of Participants	500
Invited Participants/Audience	Clinicians, administrators, and consumers living and working in Illinois.
Primary Contact	Trina Diedrich
Address	319 E. Madison St. Suite 2-D Springfield, IL 62701
Phone Number	217-557-6604
Email Address	trina.diedrich@illinois.gov
Web Site	http://www.dhs.state.il.us

Event Number	288
Title	Recovery Celebration 2006
Description	Sinnissippi Centers will be hosting its 2nd Annual Recovery Celebration with activities, food, kareoke music, drawings, and speakers. There will be an inflatable jumper for the kids, with plenty of other activities for kids and adults alike.
Date	9/7/2006 4:00 PM to 9/7/2006 8:00 PM
Location	The event will will be held at Sinnissippi Centers, located at 325 Illinois Route 2, Dixon IL 61021.
Program Agenda	4-5pm Wellness Activity, music, and games. 5-6:30pm Food 6-6:15pm Welcome 6:15-7:00pm Speaker 7-8pm Music/Kareoke
Invited Officials/Presenters	The speaker for the evening will be Robert L Stenander, JD, CADC, CCGC. Mr. Stenander is currently an Addiction Counselor at the Ilinois Institute for Addiction Recovery at Proctor Hospital in Peoria, IL.
Expected Number of Participants	200
Invited Participants/Audience	Individuals in recovery, alumni, family and friends are invited to attend.
Primary Contact	Natalie Andrews
Address	325 Illinois Route 2 Dixon, IL 61021
Phone Number	1.800.242.7642
Email Address	natalieandrews@sinnissippi.com
Secondary Contact	Eric Hoffman
Address	325 Illinois Route 2 Dixon IL 61021
Phone Number	1.800.242.7642
Email Address	erichoffman@sinnissippi.com
Web Site	http://www.sinnissippi.com

Event Number	375
Title	Recovery Month Walk
Description	This is the 2nd Annual Recovery Month Walk Event which includes a 1 mile walk, speakers, testimonials and information tables to underscore the role each of us can play in supporting recovery for individual in our communities.
Date	9/9/2006 9:00 AM to 9/9/2006 1:00 PM
Type of Event	Community Walk
Location	Illinois Centre Mall, Marion, IL 62959
Program Agenda	9:00 - Registration 9:45 a.m. - Opening Remarks 10:00 am - Walk Begins 10:45 - Closing Remarks 11:00 - 1:00 - speakers, testitmonials, demonstrations, information tables
Invited Officials/Presenters	1. Illinois Representative John Bradley 2. Dr. Shane Koch,Rhd;, Rehabilitation Institute, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL 3.
Expected Number of Participants	150
Invited Participants/Audience	1. Area Substance Abuse Treatment Providers. 2. Individuals from the community at large 3. Participants currently participating in local treatment programs 4. Local churchs
Primary Contact	Deb Newman
Address	1307 West Main Marion, IL 62959
Phone Number	618-997-5336
Email Address	deb.newman@fwhs.org
Secondary Contact	Wendy Bailie
Address	1307 West Main Marion IL 62959
Phone Number	618-337-5336
Email Address	wendy.bailie@fwhs.org

Event Number	369
Title	Will County Rally Round Recovery
Description	Speakers including recovering individuals and public officials. Health Fair, Car and Motorcyle Show, Activities for kids and adults. Food. End with Open 12 Step Meeting
Date	9/9/2006 10:00:00 AM
Type of Event	County
Location	Inwood Park Jefferson St Joliet, IL
Program Agenda	10:30 Speakers 11:00 Health Fair Activities and Food 1:00 Open Meeting
Invited Officials/Presenters	Todd Carter Recovering Individual County Executive and Board Member, States Attorney, Sheriff, Mayor of Joliet, State Senator and State Representative.
Expected Number of Participants	300
Invited Participants/Audience	Public
Primary Contact	Paul Lauridsen
Address	1621 Theodore St Joliet, IL 60435
Phone Number	815 744 4555 ext 103
Email Address	plauridsen@steppingstonestreatment.com

Event Number	15
Title	Fourth Annual Celebrate Recovery Awards Banquet
Description	In honor of recovering individuals around America, HOPE FOR TOMORROW, INC. will be holding their fourth annual awards banquet and dinner on September 9, 2006. Please join us for an inspirational evening . Clients present real life-changing testimonies about the multiple miracles in recovery. The evening begins at 6:00 p.m. with social hour and an elaborate silent auction, followed by dinner at 7:00 p.m., client testimonies, keynote speaker and award presentations.
Date	9/16/2006 6:00 PM to 9/16/2006 10:30 PM
Type of Event	Life-Changing Testiminals, Awards Banquet and Dinner
Location	The Gaslite Manor, in Aurora, Illinois 60506
Program Agenda	Social Hour 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Dinner 7:00 - 7:55 p.m. Ceremony/Awards 8:00 - 10:00p.m. Closing Remarks 10:00 p.m.
Invited Officials/Presenters	Local DASA Representatives and Dept. of Human Services Officials, Treatment Providers, Local and Chicago-Based Dignitaries. The Honorable Mayor Tom Weisner (City of Aurora)is will present the Keynote Speech. Keynote Speaker: TBA
Expected Number of Participants	250
Invited Participants/Audience	HFT Board of Directors, Clients and Family Members, Recovering Community, HFT Administration and Staff.
Primary Contact	Jeff Gilbert
Address	44 1/2 West Downer Place, Suite 39 Aurora , IL 60506
Phone Number	(630) 966-9000
Email Address	Jjhope4tomorrow@cs.com
Web Site	http://www.hopefortomorrow.net

Event Number	424
Title	Illinois Alcoholism & Drug Dependence Association Annual Conference
Description	Educational opportunities are available for executive directors, middle management, clinical staff, preventionists, recovering individuals, researchers and policy makers. Professionals in the related fields of mental health, human and social services, education and primary health care are encouraged to attend. Information about the Illinois Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Association (IADDA) annual conference is available online at www.iadda.org or contact Pel Thomas at 217.528.7335 ext. 10 or email pthomas@iadda.org.
Date	9/18/2006 8:00 AM to 9/20/2006 5:00 PM
Type of Event	conference
Location	Wyndham Drake Hotel in Oak Brook, Illinois
Expected Number of Participants	200
Primary Contact	Pel Thomas
Address	937 South Second Street Springfield, IL 62704
Phone Number	217.528.7335 x. 10
Email Address	pthomas@iadda.org
Web Site	http://www.iadda.org

Event Number	493
Title	Loretto Hosptial Addiction Center Celebrating National Recovery Month/ Week
Description	Come and join Loretto Hospital Addiction Services celebrate the 2nd annual National Recovery Month/Week.
Date	9/18/2006 10:00 AM to 9/21/2006 5:00 PM
Type of Event	Recovery Month / Week Kick-Off
Location	Loretto Hospital Addcition Center 645 South Central 6th Floor Chicago, Il 60644
Program Agenda	Monday 9/18/06 10:00 am to 11:30 AM Recovery Week Kick-Off Raffle, Information Table, light refreshments Loretto Hospital Tuesday 9/19/06 11am to 3:30pm Information Table, Raffle Loretto Hospital Wednesday 9/20/06 11am to 12:30 pm Health Resources for Seniors @ The Austin Senior Satellite Office * Closed to Public Wednesday 9/20/06 6pm to 7:30 pm Information Table, Raffle Loretto Hospital Thursday 9/21/06 2:30pm to 5:00pm Counselor's Day Celebration * Closed to Public
Invited Officials/Presenters	Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse, Community Representatives, Austin Community Clergy, Personal testimonies.
Expected Number of Participants	100
Invited Participants/Audience	Community, Consumers, Alcohol & Substance Abuse Treatment Providers, agencies and organizations.
Primary Contact	Dorothy Thomas
Address	645 South Central Chicago, IL 60644
Phone Number	(773)854-5444 or 5445
Email Address	dorothy.thomas@lorettohospital.org
Secondary Contact	Gloria Bell
Address	645 South Central Chicago IL 60644
Phone Number	(773)854-5435
Email Address	gloria.bell@lorettohospital.org

Event Number	232
Title	Buidling a Stronger Community Softball Game and Ice Cream Social
Description	SOFTBALL GAME AND ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Date	9/20/2006 5:00:00 PM
Location	WHERE: McFarland Mental Health Center Cy Young Field 901 Southwind Rd. Springfield, IL 62703
Expected Number of Participants	100
Invited Participants/Audience	Recovery Community: Sponsored by DHS/DASA with additional support from The Division of Mental Health Gateway, Inc. Heritage Behavioral Health The Triangle Center The Wells Center Springfield Recovery Community Italian American War Veterans
Primary Contact	Trinia Diedrich
Address	319 Centrum Building Springfield, IL 62701
Phone Number	217-557-9437
Email Address	trina.diedrich@illinois.gov
Web Site	trina.diedrich@illinois.gov

Event Number	508
Title	12x12
Description	REFUGE: Center for Artists in Recovery announces its first open call exhibition, The 12 x 12 Show, featuring a diverse range of visual artists, writers, poets and musicians who are active in, or support individuals in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. The exhibition demonstrates how recovery inspires art and how the creative process can be catalyst to recovery. The public opening reception for The 12 x 12 Show will be held on Friday, September 22, 2006 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Date	9/22/2006 6:00 PM to 11/3/2006 9:00 PM
Type of Event	Exhibition Opening Reception
Location	REFUGE: Center for Artists in Recovery - NFP 4811 Main Street Skokie, Illinois 60077
Program Agenda	Meet the artists and the insights about their work and lives.
Invited Officials/Presenters	Board of directors and majority of artists.
Expected Number of Participants	200
Invited Participants/Audience	Those interest in the connection between art and recovery, and those interested in buying fine art (many trained professionals, some outsider - great work!)
Primary Contact	William P. Current
Address	4811 Main Street Skokie, IL 60077
Phone Number	847.673.3737
Email Address	bcurrent@refuge.com
Secondary Contact	William P. Current
Address	4811 Main Street Skokie IL 60077
Phone Number	847.673.3737
Email Address	bcurrent@refuge.com
Web Site	http://www.refuge.com

Event Number	591
Title	Walk for Recovery 2006
Description	This is a walk of a little over 4 miles for people in recovery and allies of recovery. It is hosted by Congressman Danny K. Davis, the Chicago Department of Public Health, Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse, and sponsored by numerous treatment, prevention, and community organizations.
Date	9/23/2006 9:00 AM to 9/23/2006 12:00 PM
Type of Event	Walk
Location	Meet at Union Park located at Ashland and Lake Street; the walk will proceed to Jackson, then down State Street to Randolph and from Randolph back to Union Park.
Program Agenda	8:00 AM Registration 9:00 AM Kick-off Program at conclusion of walk.
Invited Officials/Presenters	Congressman Danny K. Davis (IL-7)and others
Expected Number of Participants	100
Invited Participants/Audience	People in recovery, family and friends of people in recovery, allies of recovery
Primary Contact	Tumia Romero
Address	3333 W. Arthington Chicago, IL 60624
Phone Number	773-638-1998
Email Address	tumiaromero@recoveryinillinois.org

Event Number	184
Title	Human Support Services Recovery Fair
Description	Agency will highlight its various programs that promote recovery - from our youth programs for Mental health and substance abuse to our individual, family, and group counseling support groups. Tours will be avaiable of the HSS facility.
Date	9/23/2006 12:00 PM to 9/23/2006 4:00 PM
Type of Event	Health Fair and Open House
Location	988 North Illinois Route 3 in Waterloo, Illinois - on-site at Human Support Services
Program Agenda	TBD
Invited Officials/Presenters	Judge Dennis Doyle, State's Attorney Reitz,Congressman Jerry Costello, Senator Dave Luechtefeld, Representative Dan Reitz The Counseling staff oF Human Support Services, Staff Psychiatrist Hetal Amin
Expected Number of Participants	500
Invited Participants/Audience	Open to the public-focused on the family unit
Primary Contact	Casey Peddicord
Address	988 N. Il. Rte 3 Waterloo, IL 62298
Phone Number	618-939-4444
Email Address	cpeddicord@hss1.org
Secondary Contact	Kevin Thompson
Address	988 North Illinois Rte 3 Waterloo IL 62298
Phone Number	618-939-4444
Email Address	kthompson@hss1.org
Web Site	http://www.hss1.org
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Event Number	407
Title	Celebrate Recovery Sunday
Description	Our worship will celebrate recovery from addiction so to strengthen people in recovery and give hope to those who need help. Our preacher will be "B" an alcoholic celebrating 20 years of sobriety.
Date	9/24/2006 10:00 AM to 9/24/2006 11:00 AM
Type of Event	Worship Service
Location	St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 316 South Prospect, Park Ridge, Il
Program Agenda	Worship with after church education.
Invited Officials/Presenters	Special Preacher "B" an alcoholic in recovery, Prayers written by "M."
Expected Number of Participants	200
Invited Participants/Audience	All are welcome without exception
Primary Contact	Jarrett Kerbel
Address	306 South Prospect Ave. Park Ridge, IL 60068
Phone Number	847.823.4126
Email Address	smecjarrett@sbcglobal.net
Secondary Contact	Amity Carrubba
Address	306 South Prospect Ave. Park Ridge IL 60068
Phone Number	847.823.4126
Email Address	smecamity@sbcglobal.net
Web Site	http://www.stmaryspr.org

Event Number	470
Title	Teen Town Hall Meeting
Description	Hoopeston Town Hall Meeting will be conducted by area high school students. The students will lead community residents (adults) discussing pressing issues identified by the students. Interactive topics will include substance abuse.
Date	9/25/2006 6:30:00 PM
Type of Event	Municipal Town Hall Meeting
Location	Hoopeston Municipal Building Council Chambers 301 W. Main Street Hoopeston, Il 60942
Program Agenda	Welcome Report Out from Students Discussion Begin a Community Improvement Plan
Invited Officials/Presenters	Mayor, City Council, area legislators and officials, human service agency leaders, school officials, high school student facilitators,U.S. Congressman
Expected Number of Participants	100
Invited Participants/Audience	Residents of the town of Hoopeston, Illinois, area media, students who attend local high school
Primary Contact	Betty Seidel
Address	Prairie Center, 718 Killarney Street Urbana, IL 61801
Phone Number	217) 328-4500 ext 203
Email Address	bseidel@mail.prairie-center.com
Secondary Contact	Kimberlie Kranich
Address	WILL AM-FM-TV, 300 N. Goodwin Avenue Urbana IL 61801
Phone Number	217) 244-5072
Web Site	http://www.will.uiuc.edu

Event Number	471
Title	Legislative Breakfast Briefing
Description	7 state legislators representing residential treatment center's service area, will tour in-patient and participate in treatment agency's issues briefing
Date	9/28/2006 8:30:00 AM
Type of Event	Legislative open house & briefing
Location	Prairie Center Health Systems 122 W. Hill Street Champaign, Illinois 61821
Program Agenda	Welcome and Breakfast Treatment and Recovery Issues Briefing Tour of residential facility Adjourn
Invited Officials/Presenters	Administrative and Program staff of Prairie Center, and state legislators.
Expected Number of Participants	12
Invited Participants/Audience	Same
Primary Contact	Betty Seidel
Address	Prairie Center, 718 Killarney Street Urbana, IL 61801
Phone Number	217) 328-4500 ext 203
Email Address	bseidel@mail.prairie-center.com

Event Number	655
Title	Legislators' Breakfast Briefing
Description	Local legislators will be updated on treatment and recovery issues in the area.
Date	9/28/2006 8:30 AM to 9/28/2006 10:30 AM
Type of Event	Breakfast for Local Legislators
Location	Prairie Center Health Systems 122 W. Hill Street Champaign, IL 61820
Program Agenda	Refreshments will be served.
Invited Officials/Presenters	Prairie Center Board members and administrative staff
Expected Number of Participants	15
Invited Participants/Audience	US and State Legislators
Primary Contact	Betty Seidel
Address	718 Killarney Urbana, IL 61801
Phone Number	217-693-3053
Email Address	bseidel@mail.prairie-center.com
Web Site	http://www.prairie-center.com

Event Number	610
Title	Recovery Month Celebration
Description	A Vermilion County, Illinois recovery community celebration for National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month, 2006.
Date	9/28/2006 5:00 PM to 9/28/2006 7:00 PM
Type of Event	Community Celebration
Location	Vermilion Place Restaurant/Couryard Danville, IL 61832
Program Agenda	5:00-6:00PM Hotdogs & Bratwurst 6:00-6:30 Speakers 6:30 Raffle 6:40 Cake
Invited Officials/Presenters	Presenters: Directors from ACES & New Directions treatment centers, a local judge, and persons in recovery.
Expected Number of Participants	100
Invited Participants/Audience	Persons in recovery and community members.
Primary Contact	Nora Green
Address	119 N. Vermilion Danville, IL 61832
Phone Number	(217) 213-1408
Email Address	greenaces@sbcglobal.net

Event Number	373
Title	IAEC Recovery Olympics 2006
Description	Annual sporting contests: featuring 3on3 basketball,volleyball,double dutch,50 yard dash,Balloon toss and more....
Date	9/30/2006 9:00 AM to 9/30/2006 4:00 PM
Type of Event	Statewide Family and Community Sporting Event
Location	Horner Park (Montrose 4800N & California 2800W), Chicago, Illinois
Program Agenda	1)Opening Speech 2)Games Start 3)Food and Refreshments 4)Prizes Awarded
Invited Officials/Presenters	Sponsored by: Illinois Association of Extended Care,Illinois Department of Human Services,Chicago Department of Public Health,Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Professional Certification Association,Inc.Prevention First,TASC, Illinois Clergy Association, A-One Furniture,KAZ Community Services.
Expected Number of Participants	500
Invited Participants/Audience	Congressman Danny K. Davis, Theodora Binion-Taylor (Director of Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse), Rex Alexander (Director of Access to Recovery)
Primary Contact	Fenlis Jefferson
Address	3821 West Wrightwood Chicago, IL 60647
Phone Number	773-395-6841
Email Address	fenlisjeff@asafehaven.com
Web Site	http://WWW.IAEC.info

Event Number	509
Title	Make Art Sober at Refuge!
Description	In conjunction with Refuge's 12x12 Show and Recovery Month, Refuge will host an open studio workshop led by "Moving Stories Performance Company." Moving Stories is comprised of three REFUGE members. The workshop will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2006 from 12 to 3 p.m. In this workshop, participants will draw from improvisation, journaling, memory, brainstorming, humor and traditional visual art practices to create a finished piece of work that will hang in The 12x12 Show. Caffey states, As artists, the three of us are committed to enriching lives through collaboration and the exchange of ideas. This workshop will help those who are struggling to find fun in a sober lifewhich is a difficult discovery for someone who is new to recovery.
Date	9/30/2006 12:00 PM to 9/30/2006 3:00 PM
Type of Event	Art Workshop
Location	Refuge: Center for Artists in Recovery - NFP 4811 Main Street Skokie, Illinois 60077
Program Agenda	Conducted by "Moving Stories Performance Company." Look online (www.refuge.com) for details.
Invited Officials/Presenters	Workshop facilitators: Julie Caffey, Pate Conaway and Doug Stapleton
Expected Number of Participants	30
Invited Participants/Audience	The general public, visual artists, writers, poets and musicians who are active in, or support individuals in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction who want to create a peice of 12x12 art to hang in the current show.
Primary Contact	William P. Current
Address	4811 Main Street Skokie, IL 60077
Phone Number	847.673.3737
Email Address	bcurrent@refuge.com
Secondary Contact	William P. Current
Address	4811 Main Street Skokie IL 60077
Phone Number	847.673.3737
Email Address	bcurrent@refuge.com
Web Site	http://www.refuge.com

Event Number	710
Title	Healthcare Alternative Systems 1st Alumni Banquet
Description	Healthcare Alternative Systems, Inc. (H.A.S.) hosted its lst Alumni Event Honoring People in Recovery on Saturday, September 30, 2006. The event was held in conjunction with National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery month at the Ukrainian Cultural Center, located at 2247 W. Chicago Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. Approximately 250-300 were in attendance at this event. During the event, Healthcare Alternative Systems, Inc. recognized ex-participants who have been living in sobriety and have been role models for society. It was truly an enjoyable and certainly meaningful event. Participants and ex-participants felt acknowledged and proud of their accomplishments, and showed such great appreciation. Antonio Tony Garcia, founder of HAS, was the keynote speaker, and Mr. Steven Guerra, Director of DHS-Division of Community Health & Prevention, attended as guest speaker. HAS 2nd Alumni Event will be held Saturday, September 29, 2007.
Date	9/30/2006 6:00:00 PM
Type of Event	Banquet
Location	2247 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois
Invited Officials/Presenters	Mr. Antonio "Tony" Garcia, founder of HAS, Keynote Speaker
Expected Number of Participants	300
Invited Participants/Audience	Mr. Steven Guerra, Director of DHS-Division of Community Health & Prevention Ex-participants
Primary Contact	Marco E. Jacome
Address	2755 W. Armitage Chicago, IL 60647
Phone Number	773-252-3100
Email Address	mjacome@hascares.org
Web Site	http://www.hascares.org

Event Number	118
Title	Blood Borne: A Silent Epidemic
Description	Blood Borne: A Silent Epidemic will present the best practices in treatment, research and patient empowerment throughout the nation in regards to Hepatitis, HIV and other blood borne disorders. Join fellow professionals and health care experts to expand and strengthen the body of knowledge in the medical and behavioral health care and treatment delivery.
Date	10/26/2006 8:30 AM to 10/27/2006 4:30 PM
Type of Event	National Conference
Location	Hyatt Regency Chicago, Illinois
Program Agenda	Please visit our event website for more information.
Expected Number of Participants	500
Invited Participants/Audience	Medical Doctors, Nurses, Administrators, Public Health Care Professionals, Clinicians, Counselors, Social Workers and other professionals in the alcohol and drug and/or behavioral health care fields.
Primary Contact	Rachel Fox
Address	702 E. Market St. Akron, OH 44305
Phone Number	330-315-3710
Email Address	rachel.fox@commhealthcenter.org
Web Site	http://www.bloodborne.org

Event Number	712
Title	Refuge Holiday Party
Description	Refuges Board of Directors invites you to our 1st Holiday party. Join our sober celebration Artists, art raffle, live music, food and performance by Alphabet Report. This is our last big public event showcasing the 12x12 exhibition and works created during our last two workshops. Please consider bringing your favorite appetizers or desert to share. R.S.V.P. 847.673.3737 or gallery@refuge.com
Date	12/10/2006 4:00 PM to 12/10/2006 7:00 PM
Type of Event	Sober Holiday Celebration
Location	4811 Main Street Skokie, Illinois 60077
Invited Officials/Presenters	Skokie Mayor, Board Members and Media.
Expected Number of Participants	250
Invited Participants/Audience	Live performance by Alphabet Report (Julie Caffey and Barry Cole). Art raffle of art donated by board members.
Primary Contact	Bill Current
Address	4811 Main Street Skokie, IL 60077
Phone Number	847.673.3737
Email Address	bcurrent@refuge.com
Secondary Contact	William P. Current
Address	4811 Main Street Skokie 60077
Phone Number	847.673.3737
Email Address	bcurrent@refuge.com
Web Site	http://www.refuge.com