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Event Number	451
Title	SAMHSA/CSAT National Recovery Month and Teen Challenge Fall Banquet—SAMHSA Sponsored
Description	SAMHSA National Recovery Month Teen Challenge Celebratory Banquet/Graduation Teen Challenge Choir will sing at the opening and closing of the National Recovery Celebration Celebration for all students who have completed Graduation. Testimonials, and appreciation of family, friends and community Banquet after graduation is completed.
Date	9/9/2006 2:00 PM to 9/9/2006 5:00 PM
Type of Event	Teen Challenge National Recovery Month Fall Banquet
Location	8464 North Oracle Road Tucson, AZ 85703
Program Agenda	2:00 pm Invited Officials/Presenters 2:30 pm Teen Challenge Choir 3:00 pm Graduation and testimonials 4:00 pm Invited Officials/Presenters testimonials, and appreciation of family, friends and community Speakers. Banquet and fellowship begins Invited Officials/Presenters and any other testimonials Questions and Comments More information as agenda is formalized.
Invited Officials/Presenters	Teen Challenge Choir; Governor; Mayor, City Council Member; Drug Enforcement Administration Representative; Office of Juvenile Justice Program Representative
Expected Number of Participants	250
Invited Participants/Audience	Community-Based Organizations; Drug-Free Community Grantees; Recovery Community; Faith-Based Organizations; and all of those affected by Prevention, Interention, Treatment and Recovery
Primary Contact	Anne Graves
Address	8464 North Oracle Road Tucson, AZ 85703
Phone Number	520-292-2273
Email Address	anne@azteenchallenge.com
Secondary Contact	Paulette Nagle
Address	Post Office Box 620 Forest Fal CA 92339
Phone Number	909-794-3229
Email Address	abfab02@aol.com
Web Site	http://www.azteenchallenge.com

Event Number	479
Title	SAMHSA/CSAT National Recovery Month Teen Challenge Celebratory Rally and Graduation—SAMHSA Sponsored
Description	Opening Welcome and Prayer Teen Challenge Choir will sing Share the Presidential National Recovery Month Proclamation Acknowledgment and celebration for all students who have completed Graduation during the past year Testimonials, and appreciation of family, friends and community Teen Challenge Choir will sing Closing Prayer
Date	9/30/2006 2:00 PM to 9/30/2006 5:00 PM
Type of Event	SAMHSA/CSAT National Recovery Month Teen Challenge Celebration Rally and Graduation
Location	Catalina Foothills Church 2150 East Orange Grove Road Tucson, AZ
Program Agenda	2 pm Opening Welcome and Prayer 2:15 pm Teen Challenge Choir will sing 2:45 pm Share the Presidential National Recovery Month Proclamation 3 pm Acknowledgment and celebration of all students who have completed Graduation during the past year Testimonials, and appreciation of family, friends and community Teen Challenge Choir will sing 5 pm Closing Prayer
Invited Officials/Presenters	Governor Janet Napolitano or representative; Council Members: Carol West, Jose Ibarra, Karin Uhlich, Nina J. Trasoff, Shirley Scott; Vice Mayor Steve Leal; Director of Springboard Teen Challenge Tori Ferrari
Expected Number of Participants	400
Invited Participants/Audience	Teen Challenge Springboard Graduates and their families and friends; all members of the community who are affected by prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery are encouraged to attend.
Primary Contact	Tori Ferrari
Address	Post Office Box 5986 Tucson, AZ 85703
Phone Number	909-794-3229
Email Address	tori@azteenchallenge.org
Secondary Contact	Paulette Nagle
Address	Post Office Box 620 Forest Fal CA 92339
Phone Number	909-794-4186
Email Address	abfab02@aol.com
Web Site	http://www.azteenchallenge.org

Event Number	131
Title	"REACH OUT FOR RECOVERY"
Description	Reaching out for recovery means lending a helping hand and believing there is "HOPE" in Recovery. We learn to live with the spirit of being able to make a difference in our lives and in our community by helping others reach out for recovery.
Date	9/14/2006 4:00 PM to 9/14/2006 8:00 PM
Type of Event	Open Community Celebration
Location	Between the Churches Our Lady of Guadalupe and El Templo (Yaqui Church) 5445 E Calle San Angelo Guadalupe, Arizona 85283
Program Agenda	Informational Booth w/ game, face painting, Recovery stories, talent show based on Recovery, Grand finally "Cirlce of light"
Invited Officials/Presenters	Keynote Speaker: Paul Rock Krech, Vern Phillips, Manuel Castro, Recognition of C-CORE Members and Volunteers
Expected Number of Participants	200
Invited Participants/Audience	Tribal and Town Officials, Open invitation to the public in surrounding area and those knowing that their is "HOPE IN RECOVERY".
Primary Contact	Angelita C. Hinojosa
Address	9405 S. Avenida Del Yaqui Guadalupe, AZ 85283
Phone Number	480-768-2082
Email Address	angelita.hinojosa@pascuayaqui-nsn.gov
Secondary Contact	Dr. Clare Cory
Address	9405 S. Avenida Del Yaqui Guadalupe AZ 85283
Phone Number	480-768-2025
Email Address	clare.cory@pascuayaqui-nsn.gov

Event Number	5
Title	Art of Recovery Expo
Description	The Art of Recovery Dance to the Music of Life is a free to the public, one-day event offering education, resources, FREE Workshops and entertainment. Up to 125 exhibitors covering a myriad of services all leading to life enhancement will be featured. The Art of Recovery Expo offers: positive solutions to people who are currently facing challenges, and help prepare those who may have them in the future. No one plans on addiction in their life, if and when it does, having a place to turn for help is of the utmost importance.
Date	9/16/2006 10:00 AM to 9/16/2006 5:00 PM
Type of Event	Recovery Expo
Location	Phoenix Civic Plaza Hall E 111 North 3rd Street Phoenix,Arizona
Program Agenda	FREE Workshops begin at 10:45 Keynote and booksigning from Mr. Moyers begins at 3:15pm Destiny Dancers at 1:30 pm
Invited Officials/Presenters	Keymote Speaker: William C. Moyers, VP External Affairs, Hazelden Invited: Gov. Napolitano Mayor Phil Gordon
Expected Number of Participants	6500
Invited Participants/Audience	Anyone interested in a better way of life.
Primary Contact	Barbara Nicholson-Brown
Address	PO Box 5629 Scottsdale, AZ 85261
Phone Number	480-767-7880 or 602-684-1136
Email Address	aztogether@yahoo.com
Secondary Contact	Bill Brown
Address	PO Box 5629 Scottsdale AZ 85261
Phone Number	602-684-1136
Email Address	beco49@yahoo.com
Web Site	http://www.artofrecoveryexpo.com
Flier/Media	http://download.ncadi.samhsa.gov/recoverymonth/2006/Event5Doc.doc

Event Number	357
Title	Prescott Area Voices For Recovery
Description	Voices For Recovery Saturday event, sponsored by the Prescott Area Recovery Month Committee. 10 am- 1 pm, Saturday 9/16 at Courthouse Plaza in Prescott, AZ. Music, speakers, food, info. tables and children's activities. All free!
Date	9/16/2006 10:00 AM to 9/16/2006 1:00 PM
Type of Event	Public Celebration for Prescott Area of Yavapai County
Location	Pioneer Courthouse Plaza, corner of Gurley and Montezuma streets in Prescott, AZ.
Program Agenda	10: intro by John Morris 10:15-12:45: speakers form ASCYPAA, AA, NA, CMA, Alanon, Veterans, etc.
Invited Officials/Presenters	Speakers from all aspects of recovery with headliner, Sandy K. from NYC.
Expected Number of Participants	400
Invited Participants/Audience	The entire community of Yavapai County and surrounding areas is invited to celebrate and learn more about recovery resources in our community.
Primary Contact	John Morris
Address	302 W. Willis STE 103 Prescott , AZ 86303
Phone Number	928-443-1991 x26
Email Address	john.morris@co.yavapai.az.us
Secondary Contact	Rachel Griffin
Address	302 W. Willis STE. 103 Prescott AZ 86303
Phone Number	928-443-1991 x26
Email Address	rgriffin@arizonaschildren.org

Event Number	569
Title	Recovery Month Reception
Description	Pima County Juvenile Court's Family Drug Court will host a Recovery Month reception that will begin with the graduation ceremony of two Family Drug Court graduates, followed by a dinner and recognition ceremony. Alumni and parents in recovery will be highlighted and will speak about the recovery process in the context of a court dependency case.
Date	9/21/2006 4:00 PM to 9/21/2006 6:00 PM
Type of Event	Reception and Family Drug Court Graduation
Location	Pima County Juvenile Court 2225 E. Ajo Way Tucson, AZ 85713
Invited Officials/Presenters	Judge Joan Wagener, Family Drug Court Judge Lillian Downing, Child Protective Services Program Manager
Expected Number of Participants	100
Invited Participants/Audience	Regional Behavioral Health Network treatment providers; parents in recovery, Child Protective Services staff and management, Juvenile Court Judges, Juvenile Court contract attorneys
Primary Contact	Mayela Cano
Address	2225 E Ajo Way Tucson, AZ 85713
Phone Number	520-740-4563
Email Address	mayela.cano@pcjcc.pima.gov
Secondary Contact	Chris Swenson-Smith
Address	2225 E Ajo Way Tucson AZ 85713
Phone Number	520-740-4562
Email Address	chris.swenson-smith@pcjcc.pima.gov

Event Number	377
Title	National Recovery Month Walk
Description	Walk in honor of someone you know, walk in memory of someone you have lost. Walk begins promptly at 8 am after welcome and blessing. There will be refreshments at the conclusion of the walk at 10 am, resources provided and testimonies shared.
Date	9/23/2006 8:00 AM to 9/23/2006 12:00 PM
Type of Event	Walk
Location	Wesley Bolin Plaza (downtown Phoenix) 1700 West Washington Phoenix, AZ
Program Agenda	8:00 am walk begins 10: am walk concludes Gathering of all individuals to hear the choir and share testimonies and celebrate National Recovery Month with resources provided and motivational speakers; event concludes at 12 noon.
Invited Officials/Presenters	Jim Moyer, Director of Teen Challenge Arizona; Teen Challenge Choir; Governor; Mayor; City Council Member' Drug Enforcement Administration Representative; Office of Juvenile Justice Program Representative; Henry Lozano, President/CEO Californians for Drug-Free youth, Inc., and a graduate of Teen Challenge
Expected Number of Participants	2300
Invited Participants/Audience	Community and Faith-Based Organizations; Recovery Community; and all of those affected by Prevention, Intervention, Treatment and Recovery
Primary Contact	Jennifer Owens
Address	3120 W. Carefree Highway, Suite 1 #661 Phoenix, AZ 85002-3444
Phone Number	(623) 332-4405
Email Address	jennifer@standfightlive.com
Secondary Contact	Jim Moyer, Director Teen Challenge of Arizona
Address	3120 W. Carefree Highway, Suite 1 #661 Phoenix AZ 85086
Phone Number	(602) 271-4084
Email Address	abfab02@aol.com
Web Site	http://www.azteenchallenge.org

Event Number	43
Title	Recovery Walks!
Description	H.O.P.E. Recovery, Inc. in association with Calvary Christian Fellowship of Tucson will host the 1st annual Recovery Walks!
Date	9/23/2006 8:00 AM to 9/23/2006 1:30 PM
Type of Event	Walk
Location	Reid Park, Tucson, Arizona
Program Agenda	Testimonies, Music, Clowns/Face painting, Jumping Castle, Walk around the park, Food vendors
Invited Officials/Presenters	Mayor Bob Walkup,
Expected Number of Participants	500
Invited Participants/Audience	Meth-Free Alliance, Teen Challenge, Compass, CODAC
Primary Contact	Peter Moore
Address	3850 N. Commerce Dr. Tucson, AZ 85705
Phone Number	520-360-7270
Email Address	hope_recovery@msn.com
Secondary Contact	Eileen Sharpe
Address	3850 N. Commerce Dr Tucson AZ 85705
Phone Number	520-292-9661
Email Address	sharpe1017@hotmail.com

Event Number	309
Title	First Annual Walk for Prevention
Description	a community event to stand against drugs
Date	9/23/2006 8:00 AM to 9/23/2006 11:00 AM
Type of Event	walk
Location	Wesley Bolin Plaza (State Capitol) 1700 W. Washington Phoenix, AZ 85007
Program Agenda	Enjoy food, entertainment, give-aways, and guest speakers following the walk.
Invited Officials/Presenters	Henry Lozano, Commissioner, Executive Office of the President, Office of National Drug Control Policy
Expected Number of Participants	1000
Invited Participants/Audience	Is there someone in your life that is struggling with drug addiction? Have you lost someone to drug addiction? Join us as we take a stand for freedom from drug abuse in our families and community!
Primary Contact	Jennifer Owens
Address	3120 W. Carefree Highway, Suite 1 #661 Phoenix, AZ 85086
Phone Number	(623) 332-4405
Email Address	jennifer@standfightlive.com
Web Site	http://www.walkforprevention.com

Event Number	111
Title	Our Common Welfare: Recovery... Priceless-Walk for Recovery
Description	The walk will celebrate the voices of recovery to build a stronger, healthier community.This event encourages all who attend to remain drug and alcohol free and to organize the recovery community to show the power and magnitude of recovery.
Date	9/23/2006 5:00 PM to 9/23/2006 9:00 PM
Type of Event	Recovery walk and celebration
Location	Tempe Town Lake Tempe Beach Park-Amphitheater Mill Ave Bridge to Rural Rd Tempe, AZ
Program Agenda	Walk for Recovery Family Fun Activities Guest Recovery Speakers Live Music Entertainers
Invited Officials/Presenters	Tom Gilbert-Recovery Advocate Rob Evans- Governors Office Drugfree AZ, Hep C Coalition, MADD, and many more supporters of the recovery community!
Expected Number of Participants	1500
Invited Participants/Audience	People in recovery from addiction, their friends, family members,county officials,state officials and the general public.
Primary Contact	Claire Clennon
Address	135 N Country Club Dr Mesa, AZ 85201
Phone Number	480-733-2688
Email Address	ocw@winr.org
Secondary Contact	Patricia Henderson
Address	860 N Center St Mesa AZ 85201
Phone Number	480-464-5764
Email Address	winrpah@winr.org

Event Number	132
Title	Tucson Recovery Expo
Description	The Tucson Recovery Expo is a free event celebrating recovery from all addictive disorders and mental illness. Health screenings, resource tables, 12-step meetings, music, free food, and a children's area will be available throughout the event. Alternative therapies such as auricular acupuncture, reiki and reflexology will also take place on site.
Date	9/30/2006 11:00 AM to 9/30/2006 3:00 PM
Type of Event	Resource Fair
Location	Pima Community College Downtown Campus, 1255 N. Stone Ave Tucson, AZ 85709 (NW corner of Stone and Speedway)
Program Agenda	11:00 am-Events opens 11:15 am-Proclamations read 11-1:30-Musical performances and resource booths 11-1:00 Health Screenings 1:30-3:00 C.A.S.T. performs
Invited Officials/Presenters	The C.A.S.T.-Clean & Sober Theatre (Youth Substance Abuse Prevention/Peer Education) will perform at 1:30; Musicians to be announced Invited: Mayor Bob Walkup, City of Tucson and Pima County officials invited along with representatives of the State of Arizona.
Expected Number of Participants	600
Invited Participants/Audience	This event is open to the general public, but especially, anyone in recovery from addictive disease and mental illness, or anyone who is INTERESTED IN LEARNING more about these diseases.
Primary Contact	Cynthia Klein
Address	Compass Health Care; 3333 E. Grant Rd Tucson, AZ 85716
Phone Number	520-628-3411
Email Address	cklein@compasshc.org
Secondary Contact	Karen Chatfield
Address	La Frontera Center; 502 W. 29th St. Tucson AZ 85713
Phone Number	520-838-3804
Email Address	kchatfield@lafrontera.org
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