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Alabama
Event Number
305
Title
Getting Out The Facts-SAMHSA Sponsored
Description
We will be having a public forum with reps from all walks of life who will answer and educate the public about what Recovery means. After the forum we will have a phone bank set up where people will be able to call and ask questions of our experts. WSFA TV will publicize our forum and phone numbers all month.
Date
9/26/2006 3:00 PM to 9/26/2006 6:30 PM
Type of Event
Forum and Phone Bank Questions
Location
Huntingdon College
Montgomery Alabama
Expected Number of Participants
200
Invited Participants/Audience
Public
Primary Contact
James  Rogers
Address
828 Forest Ave
Montgomery, AL  36106
Phone Number
(334) 262-1629
Email Address
rogers710@aol.com
Event Number
53
Title
"The Art of Recovery" Art Show
Description
Invitation to all UAB Substance Abuse clients and staff to participate by drawing, creating, photographing, or submitting any artistic expression of "Recovery" for the Art Show September 27, 2006 12 noon.
Date
6/1/2006 8:00 AM to 9/27/2006 12:00 PM
Type of Event
Art Show Open House
Location
University of Alabama Birmingham Substance Abuse Programs, 401 Beacon Parkway West, Birmingham, AL. 35209
Program Agenda
September 27, 2006
12 noon
The Art of Recovery
Art Show
Expected Number of Participants
100
Invited Participants/Audience
Any client or employee may submit a piece of artwork capturing their idea of "Recovery."
Primary Contact
Joan Leary
Address
401 Beacon Parkway W
Birmingham, AL  35209
Phone Number
205-917-3784x293
Email Address
jleary@uab.edu
Event Number
496
Title
Walk for Recovery
Description
1ST Annual Walk for Recovery from Alcohol & other
Drug Addiction
Date
9/16/2006 10:00 AM to 9/16/2006 11:30 AM
Type of Event
Walk
Location
ALABAMA STATE CAPITAL MONTGOMERY
Program Agenda
Meet at 1 Court Square 10:00 AM


Walk to Capital Steps 11:00 AM
Invited Officials/Presenters
Speaker:
Mike McLemore,Chairman
Alabama Voices of Recovery
Expected Number of Participants
100
Invited Participants/Audience
All citizens of the State of Alabama
Primary Contact
Bill Layfield
Address
3000 Television Avenue
Mobile, AL  36606
Phone Number
251-478-7855
Email Address
bill@drugeducation.org
Secondary Contact
Beverly Johnson
Address
100 North Union Street
Montgomery AL  36130
Phone Number
334-353-4362
Email Address
beverly.johnson@mh.alabama.gov
Event Number
372
Title
FOCUS on Recovery features Ashley Cleveland in Concert
Description
Nashville-based singer/songwriter Ashley Cleveland will perform to benefit FOCUS on Recovery. Set to coincide with National Recovery Month. Call 205.244.8654 for tickets ($20) and available at the door.
Date
9/17/2006 6:00 PM to 9/17/2006 8:00 PM
Type of Event
Concert
Location
The Harbert Center
2019 4th Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35203
205.226.8800
Program Agenda
Free food and beverages. Quick welcome and information about FOCUS on Recovery and concert with Ashley Cleveland
Invited Officials/Presenters
FOCUS on Recovery
Expected Number of Participants
200
Invited Participants/Audience
General public
Primary Contact
Beth Floyd
Address
2019 4th Avenue North
Birmingham, AL  35203
Phone Number
205.226.8803
Email Address
beth@theharbertcenter.com
Secondary Contact
Laura Hinton
Phone Number
205.244.8654
Web Site
http://www.focus-on-recovery.org
Event Number
664
Title
Community Forum
Description
Announced on radio and in newspaper. Open forum with a panel of community experts from education, public health,welfare, law enforcement, housing, mental health and substance abuse. Panel discussion on stigma and discrimination towards treatment and recovery. Question and answer period at the end of discussion.
Date
9/18/2006 4:00 PM to 9/18/2006 5:00 PM
Type of Event
Public Forum
Location
Public Library in Selma, Alabama
Expected Number of Participants
30
Invited Participants/Audience
General Public
Primary Contact
Ed Johnston
Address
912 Jeff Davis
Selma, AL  36701
Phone Number
334-874-2600
Email Address
ccpreven@bellsouth.net
Web Site
http://www.cahabamentalhealth.com
Event Number
406
Title
Recovery Sunday
Description
We have sent 180 letters to churches throughout the state to as them to speak about recover on 8/24. We will also be having our own celebration in Prattville on this date.
Date
9/24/2006 9:30:00 AM
Type of Event
Open House Observance
Location
Prattville Alabama & all around the state.
Invited Officials/Presenters
Mayor Jim Byard
Councilman Willie Wood
Expected Number of Participants
300
Primary Contact
Jimmy Rogers
Address
828 Forest Ave
Montgomery, AL  36106
Phone Number
334-262-1629
Email Address
Rogers710@aol.com
Event Number
270
Title
Annual West Alabama Recovery Month Picnic and Concert
Description
A fun-filled afternoon with live music by singer/songwriter John McAndrew and Tuscaloosa's own Eddie Beavers, activities for adults and kids, food, door prizes, and fellowship!
Date
9/24/2006 3:30:00 PM
Type of Event
family picnic and concert
Location
Northport Community Center. Just off Lurleen Wallace Blvd., near the bridge that connects downtown Tuscaloosa and Northport
Program Agenda
Live music, (brief) speakers from the local recovering community, reading of the joint proclamation by Mayors and County Commissioner
Invited Officials/Presenters
Mayor Fretwell of Northport, Mayor Maddox of Tuscaloosa, Judge McCollum of Tuscaloosa County, other law enforcement and government officials.
Expected Number of Participants
250
Invited Participants/Audience
12-step community, treatment providers, people in recovery, friends and family, anyone interested in celebrating recovery!
Primary Contact
Leandra  Celaya
Address
515 Energy Center Blvd.
Northport, AL  35473
Phone Number
205-750-0227
Email Address
lcelaya@bradfordhealth.net

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