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Event Number	159
Title	Play Ball White Sox Baseball Game - SAMHSA Sponsored
Description	Illinois will kickoff Recovery Month with SAMHSA-Sponsored PLAY BALL! at US Cellular Field with a White Sox day game. 200 game tickets have been made available for the event, which will feature a full game against the Cleveland Indians.
Date	9/12/2007 12:00 PM to 9/12/2007 4:00 PM
Type of Event	Sports event
Location	US Cellular, Chicago
Program Agenda	White Sox play Cleveland Indians Special recognition of National Recovery Month on the JUMBO TRON
Invited Officials/Presenters	Theodora Binion Taylor, State of Illinois Division of Alcoholism and Stubstance Abuse
Expected Number of Participants	400
Invited Participants/Audience	Open to the public
Primary Contact	Trina Diedrich
Address	319 East Madison Street Springfield, IL 62701
Phone Number	217-557-6604
Email Address	trina.diedrich@illinois.gov
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Event Number	653
Title	SAMHSA Sponored-NAADAC Open House
Description	Come join NAADAC for Addiction Professionals' day and to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the association.
Date	9/20/2007 11:00 AM to 9/20/2007 2:00 PM
Location	Alexandria, VA
Program Agenda	Doors Open from 11 am to 2 pm and all are welcome!
Expected Number of Participants	40
Primary Contact	Diana Kamp
Address	1001 N. Faifax St Suite 201 Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone Number	702-741-7686
Email Address	naadac@naadac.org
Web Site	http://www.naadac.org

Event Number	27
Title	Refuge's 12x12 Show at the Skokie Library
Description	The 12 x 12 Show This art exhibition represents an open call, unjuried, exhibition for artists and writers in recoveryall works submitted are exhibited. The only restriction for artists is that the art must be executed on 12" x 12" surfacea visually intimate and uniform link across all work in the exhibition. Like the process of recovery, each piece reflects a unique story, perspective and message. This exhibit is evidence that art and creativity can foster healing, hope and support. Refuge: Center for Artists in Recovery is a non-profit exhibition space for artists who are active in their recovery from alcohol or drug addiction. It is a place to celebrate those who use verbal and visual expression as a means to heal the soul.
Date	1/2/2007 9:00 AM to 1/31/2007 9:00 PM
Type of Event	Art Exhibition & Information About Recovery
Location	Skokie Public Library 5215 Oakton Street Skokie, Illinois 60077 Phone: 847.673.7774
Program Agenda	Viewing of Artwork, Artist Statements and Recovery Information.
Expected Number of Participants	5000
Invited Participants/Audience	Open to Public.
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/refuge/index.htm
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Event Number	26
Title	Me, Me, Me. Self Portrait Art Exhibition
Description	Recovery from addiction requires us to examine who we are, what we believe and why we behave the way we do. A natural extension of this process of discovery is to make art. We paint, draw, sculpt, compose and write as tools for deeper self-examination and expression. The Me Me Me is an exhibition of self portraits by artists, writers and poets. This is an unjuried exhibition. All works submitted according to guidelines are exhibited. We welcome all to experience.
Date	2/9/2007 6:30 PM to 4/27/2007 5:00 PM
Type of Event	Opening Reception 6-8:30 pm (Fri. Feb. 9)
Location	4811 Main Street (at Skokie Blvd.) Skokie, Illinois 60077
Program Agenda	Opening reception includes introduction of artists, sharing of artist statements and the importance of art in their recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. Coffee and dessert.
Invited Officials/Presenters	Village Mayor, village board and Chicago media.
Expected Number of Participants	250
Invited Participants/Audience	Open to public. Come and meet the artists.
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/refuge/index.htm
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Event Number	2
Title	MISA, ADHD, Child Abuse, Parent Management Training, & Treatment Outcomes 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM 7 CEUs
Description	April 20, 2007, MISA, ADHD, Child Abuse, Parent Management Training, & Treatment Outcomes 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM 7 CEUs $60, Manual $20, CDs $4 Location: 702 Bloomington Rd #106 Champaign, Ill 61820
Date	4/20/2007 9:30 AM to 4/20/2007 4:30 PM
Type of Event	workshop
Location	702 Bloomington Rd #112 Champaign, Illinois 61820
Program Agenda	9:30 AM Pre-test Introduction, diagnosis, symptoms 10:30 Impact on family and parenting 12 Noon Parent Managment Training techniques How to teach parents How to help children, adolescents, and teens to Stop and Think 3 PM What Works! Treatment Outcomes 4 PM Questions and post test
Invited Officials/Presenters	Patricia Ray MSW, LCSW 20 years clinical experience substance abuse and mental health Completing PhD focused on ADHD and co-occuring mental and substance abuse disorders
Expected Number of Participants	20
Invited Participants/Audience	Substance Abuse counselors, mental health counselors, probation and corrections, juvenile justice, social workers, case managers
Primary Contact	Patricia Ray
Address	702 Bloomington Rd #112 Champaign, IL 61820
Phone Number	217-398-5933
Email Address	changeisachoice1@aol.com
Secondary Contact	Change Is A Choice
Address	702 Bloomington Rd #112 Champaign IL 61820
Phone Number	217-398-5933
Web Site	http://wwwchangeisachoice.org

Event Number	129
Title	Words + Pictures
Description	Words + Pictures Exhibition. June 1 to Aug. 10, 2007 Meet the "Words+Pictures" artists at our Opening Reception. Refuge invites you to an exhibition of visual art that incorporates both words+pictures. Artists often find themselves at a loss for words. Not these artists. Conversation is easy, but visual artists express themselves through drawing, painting, photography and sculpting. We challenged artists to incorporate words into their art. Join us to celebrate the results in this unique exhibition . Read the writing on the wall (and the art it appears within).
Date	6/8/2007 6:30 PM to 6/8/2007 9:00 PM
Type of Event	Opening Reception
Location	4811 Main Street (at Skokie Blvd.) Skokie, IL 60077
Program Agenda	Official opening of exhibition, artist talks, welcome and introduction to Refuge and recovery.
Invited Officials/Presenters	Local officials, media and exhibiting artists.
Expected Number of Participants	200
Invited Participants/Audience	Past artists, friends, family and general public.
Primary Contact	William P. Current
Address	4811 Main Street Skokie, IL 60077
Phone Number	847-673-3737
Email Address	bcurrent@refuge.com
Secondary Contact	Mark Oldach
Address	4811 Main Street Skokie IL 60077
Phone Number	312.286.7657
Email Address	markoldach@comcast.net
Web Site	http://www.refuge.com

Event Number	473
Title	Mutual Aid Based Group Work.com
Description	I will be using my blog, Mutual Aid Based Group Work.com to promote recovery awareness month all month. The blog is viewed mostly by social workers providing group treatment.
Date	8/28/2007 1:27 AM to 8/28/2007 2:28 AM
Type of Event	On-line promotion of Recovery Awareness Month
Location	On-line
Program Agenda	on-line promotion
Invited Officials/Presenters	no one
Expected Number of Participants	500
Invited Participants/Audience	on-line viewers
Primary Contact	Andrew Cicchetti
Address	439 78th street, apt. 4 Brooklyn, NY 11209
Phone Number	212-505-6212
Email Address	atcicchetti@att.net
Web Site	http://www.mutualaidbasedgroupwork.com

Event Number	89
Title	Oxford House 9th Annual World Convention
Description	Oxford House is a concept in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. In its simplest form, an Oxford House describes a democratically run, self-supporting and drug free home. Parallel to this concept lies the organizational structure of Oxford House, Inc. This publicly supported, non-profit 501(c)3 corporation is the umbrella organization which provides the network connecting all Oxford Houses and allocates resources to duplicate the Oxford House concept where needs arise.
Date	8/30/2007 9:00 AM to 9/2/2007 7:00 PM
Type of Event	Conference
Location	Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill 400 New Jersey Ave NW Washington, DC 20001
Program Agenda	Oxford House, Inc. exists to educate individuals and private and public entities in the benefits of the Oxford House concept of group homes for recovering substance abusers. It allocates all resources, including grant funds, property donations, and available personnel, to replicate democratically self-run and self-supported Oxford Houses to assist in the recovery of substance abusers.
Expected Number of Participants	500
Invited Participants/Audience	Oxford House Forum is open to any organization, company, or entity having an interest in the activities of the Oxford House Forum.
Primary Contact	Anna Mable-Jones
Address	1010 Wayne Avenue, Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone Number	(301) 587-2916
Email Address	anna.mable@oxfordhouse.org
Web Site	http://www.oxfordhouse.org/

Event Number	402
Title	Recovery Month Faith Community Bulletin Insert
Description	This product, a faith community bulletin insert, can be easily downloaded and used by churches, temples and mosques for their Sunday/Sabbath-day bulletins, newsletters or bulletin boards. The 5" X 8" double-sided informational sheet provides: current facts from research about the number of persons struggling with addiction; effectiveness of evidence-based treatment in bringing about recovery; what persons can do to become more informed about this disease; what persons can do to help others suffering from addiction; and what faith communities can do to provide support services. The bulletin insert in pdf is available in color and black & white. Both the color and black & white versions can be downloaded from the Mid-America ATTC Web site at: http://www.mattc.org/information/recovery/insert.html . Printing instructions are provided on the website.
Date	9/1/2007 12:01 AM to 9/30/2007 11:59 PM
Type of Event	product
Location	This product can be downloaded from http://www.mattc.org/information/recovery/insert.html and used anywhere in the country.
Program Agenda	N/A
Invited Officials/Presenters	N/A
Expected Number of Participants	100
Invited Participants/Audience	N/A
Primary Contact	Jan Wrolstad
Address	Mid-America ATTC; UMKC; 5100 Rockhill Road Kansas City, MO 64110-2499
Phone Number	(816) 482-1150
Email Address	WROLSTAD@MATTC.ORG
Web Site	http://www.mattc.org/information/recovery/insert.html

Event Number	539
Title	Free Alcohol and Substance Abuse Screening
Description	Interested individuals can get a free screening at our Two American Way location in Elgin. No appt. necessary.
Date	9/5/2007 11:00 AM to 9/5/2007 8:00 PM
Type of Event	Free Screenings
Location	Two American Way Elgin, IL 60120
Expected Number of Participants	3
Primary Contact	Deb Howe
Address	Two American Way Elgin, IL 60120
Phone Number	847-742-3545
Email Address	dhowe@renzcenter.com
Web Site	http://www.renzcenter.com

Event Number	505
Title	Recovery Month Kick-Off National Survey on Drug Abuse Release -- SAMHSA-Sponsored
Description	The Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration will unveil the results of the 2006 National Survey on Drug Use and Health at a press conference on Thursday, September 6. The annual survey, formerly called the Household Survey is the largest of its kind, and is the governments primary vehicle for determining how many persons are abusing illegal drugs, pharmaceuticals, alcohol and tobacco. The release of the 2006 survey results is the keynote of the annual National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month press conference marking a month long observance of the gains made by those in recovery from alcohol and drug abuse, as well as treatment providers.
Date	9/6/2007 9:30 AM to 9/6/2007 11:00 AM
Type of Event	Press Conference
Location	National Press Building, Murrow-White-Lisagor Rooms, 13th Floor 529 14th Street, NW Washington, D.C.
Invited Officials/Presenters	John Walters, Director, White House Office of National Drug Control Policy Terry Cline, Ph.D., Administrator, SAMHSA H. Westley Clark, M.D., J.D., M.P.H., Director, SAMHSA Center for Substance Abuse Treatment
Expected Number of Participants	100
Invited Participants/Audience	Media, organizations and the general public
Primary Contact	Mark Weber
Address	1 Choke Cherry Road Rockville, MD 20857
Phone Number	240-276-2130
Email Address	mark.weber@samhsa.hhs.gov
Web Site	http://www.recoverymonth.gov or www.samhsa.gov

Event Number	490
Title	OUTSIDE THE WALLS: The Best Is Yet to Come
Description	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	9/8/2007 10:00 AM to 9/8/2007 6:00 PM
Type of Event	A Free Day of Family Unity and Community Reconciliation
Location	Douglas Park (Odgen and California), Chicago
Program Agenda	Music, food, inspiration, gifts, and resources, featuring gospel entertainment and invited guest speakers.
Invited Officials/Presenters	Tio Hardiman, Cease Fire; Mack McGhee, Transforming Lives; Rev. William Jenkin, Jr., Word Made Flesh; Senator Barack Obama; Congressman Danny Davis; Alderman Sharon Dixon; Former President of Cook County Board of Commissioners Bobbie Steele; Cook County Commissioner Robert Steele. Gospel entertainment includes: G-3; The Church Boys; New Mt. Moriah Choir; High Mountain Choir; House of Hope Choir; Mimes of Faith; Serenity.
Expected Number of Participants	400
Primary Contact	Tommie Johnson
Address	1500 N. Halsted Chicago, IL 60622
Phone Number	312-479-4465
Email Address	tjohnson@tasc-il.org

Event Number	166
Title	The South Suburban Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Celebrates Recovery
Description	We will have speakers from AA, NA, and Al-Anon
Date	9/8/2007 10:00 AM to 9/8/2007 12:30 PM
Location	Crete United Methodist Church 1321 Main Street, Crete, IL 60417
Expected Number of Participants	125
Primary Contact	Loren Cherne
Address	1909 Cheker Square East Hazel Crest, IL 60429
Phone Number	708-647-3305
Email Address	loren.cherne@gmail.com
Secondary Contact	Shari Zavala
Address	1909 Cheker Square East Hazel IL 60429
Phone Number	708-647-3340
Email Address	sharizavala@hotmail.com
Web Site	http://www.sscouncil.org

Event Number	312
Title	Will County Rally Round Recovery
Description	Celebration of Recovery. Public officials to speak. Entertainment(5 music and dance acts) Variety of activities for adults and kids. Community organization resource fair. end with open 12 step meeting
Date	9/8/2007 10:00 AM to 9/8/2007 2:15 PM
Type of Event	County/City
Location	Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park, Joliet, IL
Program Agenda	Speakers Entertainers Resource Fair Activities for Adults and Kids Food Open Meeting
Invited Officials/Presenters	State Senator and Representative, States Attorney, County exec, Sheriff, Mayor, Recovering Persons
Expected Number of Participants	350
Invited Participants/Audience	Entire Public
Primary Contact	Paul Lauridsen
Address	1621 Theodore St Joliet, IL 60435
Phone Number	815-744-4555
Email Address	plauridsen@steppingstonestreatment.com
Web Site	http://southwestcoalition.org

Event Number	253
Title	Celebrate Recovery Dance sponsored by Chestnut Health Systems' Alumni & Volunteer Association
Description	Join the Chestnut Almuni and Volunteer Assocation a we celebrate recovery during National Alcohol and Drug Addicition Recovery month with a free, sober dance for teens and adults. DJ, Music Traxx, will be on site to provide 70s, 80s, and 90s dance music. Don't miss this chance to get together with others in recovery and those who support recovery for an evening of sober fun. We look forward to seeing you there!
Date	9/8/2007 7:00 PM to 9/8/2007 10:30 PM
Type of Event	Dance
Location	Miller Park Pavilion Miller Park Bloomington, IL
Program Agenda	No established agenda. DJ will be on site to provide dance music 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm.
Expected Number of Participants	1000
Invited Participants/Audience	Teens and Adults Celebrating or Supporting Recovery
Primary Contact	Joan Hartman
Address	1003 Martin Luther King Drive Bloomington, IL 61701
Phone Number	(309) 827-6026
Email Address	jahartman@chestnut.org
Secondary Contact	Dietra Kulicke
Address	1003 Martin Luther King Drive Bloomingto IL 61701
Phone Number	(309) 820-3547
Email Address	dkulicke@chestnut.org
Web Site	http://www.chestnut.org/alumni

Event Number	558
Title	Miracles Do Happen
Description	Rosecrance Adolescent and Adult Alumni celebrate recovery! Picnic theme is Miracles Do Happen! Picnic will include recovering alumni, families/friends and staff who celebrate the miracles of recovery. We will have great fellowship, food, kids face painting and kids games! Adult and teen activities include volleyball, softball, kickball, horseshoes and sober countdown.
Date	9/9/2007 12:00 PM to 9/9/2007 4:00 PM
Type of Event	Recovery Picnic
Location	Blackhawk Springs Forest Preserve, 5301 South Mulford, Rockford, IL.
Program Agenda	12-3:30pm Food, Music, Fellowship, Sporting events Face Painting, 2-3:30pm Children's games 3:30pm-Sobriety Countdown
Expected Number of Participants	200
Invited Participants/Audience	Rosecrance Alumni, families, and friends who support recovery.
Primary Contact	Betty Baker
Address	1601 University Drive Rockford, IL 61107
Phone Number	815-222-6490
Email Address	bakerb@rosecrance.net
Web Site	http://rosecrance.org

Event Number	547
Title	Proviso East High School and The Village of Maywood: Joins the Voices of Recovery
Description	The improbable PLAYERS perform "STAGES". Stages, a story of how addiction affects us at every stage of our lives.
Date	9/10/2007 9:00 AM to 9/10/2007 12:00 PM
Type of Event	Play
Location	Proviso East High School 807 S. 1st Ave. Maywood, Illinois 60153
Invited Officials/Presenters	Theodora Binion Taylor, Director, Division of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse The Village of Maywood Officials improbable PLAYERS Theater Company
Expected Number of Participants	800
Invited Participants/Audience	Senior students of Proviso East High School
Primary Contact	Peggy Alexander
Address	100 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL 60601
Phone Number	312-814-2294
Email Address	Peggy.Alexander@illinois.gov

Event Number	552
Title	Proviso East High School and The Village of Maywood: Joins the Voices of Recovery
Description	The improbable PLAYERS performs "STAGES". Stages, a story addiction affects us at every stage of our lives.
Date	9/11/2007 9:00 AM to 9/11/2007 12:00 PM
Type of Event	Play
Location	Proviso East High School 807 S. 1st Ave. Maywood, Illinois 60153
Invited Officials/Presenters	Theodora Binion Taylor, Director, Division of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse The Village of Maywood Officials improbable PLAYERS Theater Company
Expected Number of Participants	400
Invited Participants/Audience	Junior students of Proviso East High School
Primary Contact	Peggy Alexander
Address	100 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL 60601
Phone Number	312-814-2294
Email Address	Peggy.Alexander@illinois.gov

Event Number	582
Title	Loretto Hosptial Addiction Center Celebrating National Recovery Month/ Week 2007
Description	Come and join the Lorettto Hospital Addiction Services celebrate the 3rd annual National Recovery Month/Week.
Date	9/13/2007 10:30 AM to 9/20/2007 5:00 PM
Type of Event	Recovery Month/ Week Kick-Off
Location	Loretto Hospital Addiction Center 645 South Central Avenue 6th Floor Chicago, IL 60644
Program Agenda	Thursday 9/13/07 6p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Recovery Month Informational table, raffle, light refreshments Loretto Hospital Flournoy Lobby Open to the Public Monday 9/17/07 10:30 to 1p.m. Recovery Month Informational Table, Raffle, light refreshments Loretto Hospital Flournoy Lobby Open to the Public Tuesday 9/18/07 10:00a.m. to 11:30a.m. Recovery Month Kick-Off Event Special Guest Speakers, Community Represenatives, Personal Testimonies, information table,raffle, light refreshments. Loretto Hospital 6th Floor Auditorium Open to the Public Wednesday 9/19/07 1p.m. to 2p.m. Health Resources for Seniors @ Austin Senior Satellite Office Closed to Public Thursday 9/20/07 2:30 p.m. to 5:p.m. Counselor's Day Celebration Loretto Hospital *Closed to Public
Invited Officials/Presenters	Department Of Corrections Drug Court, Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse, Community Representatives, Austin Community Clergy, Personal Testimonies.
Expected Number of Participants	100
Invited Participants/Audience	Austin Community, Consumers, Alcohol & Substance Abuse Treatment providers, agencies, and organizations.
Primary Contact	Dorothy Thomas Ph.D
Address	645 South Central Chicago, IL 60644
Phone Number	773-854-5444
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	583
Title	Loretto Hosptial Addiction Center Celebrating National Recovery Month/ Week 2007
Description	Come and join the Lorettto Hospital Addiction Services celebrate the 3rd annual National Recovery Month/Week.
Date	9/13/2007 10:30 AM to 9/20/2007 5:00 PM
Type of Event	Recovery Month/ Week Kick-Off
Location	Loretto Hospital Addiction Center 645 South Central Avenue 6th Floor Chicago, IL 60644
Program Agenda	Thursday 9/13/07 6p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Recovery Month Informational table, raffle, light refreshments Loretto Hospital Flournoy Lobby Open to the Public Monday 9/17/07 10:30 to 1p.m. Recovery Month Informational Table, Raffle, light refreshments Loretto Hospital Flournoy Lobby Open to the Public Tuesday 9/18/07 10:00a.m. to 11:30a.m. Recovery Month Kick-Off Event Special Guest Speakers, Community Represenatives, Personal Testimonies, information table,raffle, light refreshments. Loretto Hospital 6th Floor Auditorium Open to the Public Wednesday 9/19/07 1p.m. to 2p.m. Health Resources for Seniors @ Austin Senior Satellite Office Closed to Public Thursday 9/20/07 2:30 p.m. to 5:p.m. Counselor's Day Celebration Loretto Hospital *Closed to Public
Invited Officials/Presenters	Department Of Corrections Drug Court, Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse, Community Representatives, Austin Community Clergy, Personal Testimonies.
Expected Number of Participants	100
Invited Participants/Audience	Austin Community, Consumers, Alcohol & Substance Abuse Treatment providers, agencies, and organizations.
Primary Contact	Dorothy Thomas Ph.D
Address	645 South Central Chicago, IL 60644
Phone Number	773-854-5444
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	585
Title	Loretto Hosptial Addiction Center Celebrating National Recovery Month/ Week 2007
Description	Come and join the Lorettto Hospital Addiction Services celebrate the 3rd annual National Recovery Month/Week.
Date	9/13/2007 10:30 AM to 9/20/2007 5:00 PM
Type of Event	Recovery Month/ Week Kick-Off
Location	Loretto Hospital Addiction Center 645 South Central Avenue 6th Floor Chicago, IL 60644
Program Agenda	Thursday 9/13/07 6p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Recovery Month Informational table, raffle, light refreshments Loretto Hospital Flournoy Lobby Open to the Public Monday 9/17/07 10:30 to 1p.m. Recovery Month Informational Table, Raffle, light refreshments Loretto Hospital Flournoy Lobby Open to the Public Tuesday 9/18/07 10:00a.m. to 11:30a.m. Recovery Month Kick-Off Event Special Guest Speakers, Community Represenatives, Personal Testimonies, information table,raffle, light refreshments. Loretto Hospital 6th Floor Auditorium Open to the Public Wednesday 9/19/07 1p.m. to 2p.m. Health Resources for Seniors @ Austin Senior Satellite Office Closed to Public Thursday 9/20/07 2:30 p.m. to 5:p.m. Counselor's Day Celebration Loretto Hospital *Closed to Public
Invited Officials/Presenters	Department Of Corrections Drug Court, Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse, Community Representatives, Austin Community Clergy, Personal Testimonies.
Expected Number of Participants	100
Invited Participants/Audience	Austin Community, Consumers, Alcohol & Substance Abuse Treatment providers, agencies, and organizations.
Primary Contact	Dorothy Thomas Ph.D
Address	645 South Central Chicago, IL 60644
Phone Number	773-854-5444
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	411
Title	Light of Recovery
Description	Candlelight Vigil This vigil is to honor those we have lost to addicition, the hope of recovery and the future on building community resiliency.
Date	9/13/2007 7:30 PM to 9/13/2007 8:30 PM
Location	Campus of Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL on the steps of Shyrock Auditorium.
Program Agenda	7:30 - Opening 7:35-45 - Reverand Kim Magwire will offer prayer for those we have lost to addicition; 7:45-55 - Dr. Shane Koch - to the Future of Recovery 7:45- 8:05 - John Shadowens, the Building of Community Resiliency 8:05-8:15 - Choir 8:15-8:30 - Lighting of Candles
Invited Officials/Presenters	Reverand Kim Magwire, Church of the Good Shepherd, Carbondale, IL; Dr. Shane Koch, PHD., Rehabilitation Institute, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL John Shadowens, Franklin Williamson Human Services Kristine Sherrill, SIH Colleen Flanagan, TASC, Inc
Expected Number of Participants	125
Invited Participants/Audience	Students, Community members, local service Providers, family and friend of those in recovery
Primary Contact	Colleen Flanagan
Address	810 S Locust Carbondale , IL 62966
Phone Number	618-565-1900
Email Address	cflanagan@tasc-il.org
Secondary Contact	Kristine Sherrill
Email Address	kristine.sherrill@sih.net

Event Number	292
Title	Lights of Recovery
Description	A candlelight vigil to honor those who have lossed their lives or lost someone they love to addiction, to celebrate the hope of recovery, and to build community towards a drug free furture.
Date	9/13/2007 7:30 PM to 9/13/2007 8:30 PM
Type of Event	Candlelight Vigil
Location	The steps of Shryock Auditorium on the campus of Southern Illinois University. Carbondale, Illinois.
Invited Officials/Presenters	Rev. Kim McGwire, Pastor Church of the Good Shephard UCC Dr. Shane Koch, SIU
Expected Number of Participants	100
Primary Contact	Eric Linster
Address	604 E College Carbondale, IL 62901
Phone Number	618-457-6703
Email Address	elinster@sirss.org
Secondary Contact	Kris Sherrill
Address	1239 E Main Street Carbondale IL 62902
Phone Number	618-457-5200
Email Address	kristine.sherrill@sih.net

Event Number	360
Title	Nicasa's 5K Run/Walk for Recovery
Description	Nicasa is hosting their 2nd Annual 5K Run/Walk. Organized by the Women's Auxiliary and the alumni of the Women's Services treatment program (Women of WORTH), it is a display of support for healthy choices and recovery for the Lake County area. All proceeds from the event support Nicasa's programs that help prevent and treat substance abuse and related issues. Registration is $25 prior to the event, $30 the day of the event.
Date	9/15/2007 7:00 AM to 9/15/2007 11:00 AM
Type of Event	Run/Walk
Location	Independence Grove Forest Preserve, 16400 W. Buckley Road, Libertyville, IL 60048
Program Agenda	Check-in 7:00-8:00 am Run/Walk begins at 8:15 am
Expected Number of Participants	300
Invited Participants/Audience	All members of Lake County area communities.
Primary Contact	Christel Tatro
Address	31979 N. Fish Lake Road Round Lake, IL 60073
Phone Number	847-201-7072
Email Address	ctatro@nicasa.org
Web Site	http://www.nicasa.org
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Event Number	601
Title	Central Illinois Recovery Coalition's 1st Annual Recovery Walk
Description	Central Illinois Recovery Coalition will sponsor their 1st Annual Recovery Walk on Saturday, September 15, 2007. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. at Capital & 2nd Street with the Kick-Off Ceremony starting at 9:00 a.m. The walk to Lincoln Park will begin between Capital and 6th Street, ending with a Recovery Celebration in the park. The activities will include informational vendor tables, music, food, and speakers. Registration is free. For donations of $10.00 or more, participants will receive a free t-shirt. For additional information or to pre-register, go to www.active.com. Pre-registration will also take place September 14, 2007 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. at 401 W. Sangamon Avenue. Individuals interested in volunteering for the event should call 217-698-8110. Central Illinois Recovery Coalition (CILRC) was founded in 2006 with 10-15 individuals concerned about problems with substance abuse in our state. Since its inception membership has more than doubled challenging the group to look at recovery and addictive behavior on a much wider scope. CILRCs goals include advocating for all in recovery including those recovering from homelessness, substance abuse, incarceration, mental illness, and physical and sexual abuse. Our mission is to end discrimination, broaden social understanding and to achieve a just response from the community. We envision a community where everyone has a voice.
Date	9/15/2007 7:30 AM to 9/15/2007 2:00 PM
Type of Event	Walk and Celebration
Location	Where: Springfield - Kickoff at Capitol St. and 2nd St. near the State Capitol Route: West on Capitol St. to 6th St. North on 6th St. to Lincoln Park
Program Agenda	EVENT SCHEDULE Who: Everyone is invited! Churches, co-workers, friends, families...all are welcome. What: Recovery Walk and Celebration, Speakers, Food, Fun and Networking. When: Saturday, September 15, 2007 7:30 a.m. Registration Opens* (Capitol & 2nd St) 9:00 a.m. Kick-off Ceremony (Capitol & 2nd St) 9:30 a.m. Walk to Lincoln Park Begins (Capitol to 6th St) 10:30 - 2:00 p.m. Recovery Celebration (Lincoln Park)
Invited Officials/Presenters	State Representative Raymond Poe State Representative Rich Brauer City of Springfield Alderman, Gail Simpson
Expected Number of Participants	500
Invited Participants/Audience	Everyone is welcome!!
Primary Contact	Bill Johnson
Address	401 E. Sangamon Avenue Springfield, IL 62702
Phone Number	217-698-8110
Email Address	IAODAPCA@aol.com
Secondary Contact	Bevey Louden
Address	329 S. New Street Springfiel IL 62704
Phone Number	217-241-9911
Email Address	blouden@towerofrefugeinc.com
Web Site	http://www.cilrc.org

Event Number	703
Title	Recovery Walk
Description	Recovery Walk with music, food, fun, vendors and community organizations.
Date	9/15/2007 9:00 AM to 9/15/2007 2:00 PM
Type of Event	Walk
Location	Kick-Off Location: Illinois State Capitol; Destination: Lincoln Park
Expected Number of Participants	250
Primary Contact	Bill Johnson
Address	401 E. Sangamon Avenue Springfield, IL 62702
Phone Number	217-698-8110
Email Address	iaodapca@aol.com

Event Number	287
Title	Join the Voices of Recovery:Walk for Recovery
Description	The Third Annual Recovery Month Walk will begin and end at Centre Court of the Illinois Centre Mall. Walk with your family or friends and enjoy a day of fun, exercise and the opportunity to raise public awareness of the benefits of treatment and prevention. Youth and Adults who support prevention and treatment or are in recovery from addictions are encouraged to walk.
Date	9/15/2007 9:00 AM to 9/15/2007 12:00 PM
Type of Event	Recovery Walk 2007
Location	Centre Court, Illinois Centre Mall, Marion, IL
Expected Number of Participants	100
Primary Contact	Lucinda Holdren
Address	1307 W Main Marion, IL 62959
Phone Number	618-997-5336 EXT: 6452
Email Address

Event Number	216
Title	Recovery Walk: Central Illinois Recovery Coalition
Description	Celebrating recovery everyday-changing lives along the way! Join us for music, food and fun as we celebrate recovery! For more information visit our website at www.cilrc.org!
Date	9/15/2007 9:00 AM to 9/15/2007 2:00 PM
Type of Event	Recovery Walk
Location	Illinois State Capitol Kickoff location Walk to Lincoln Park
Invited Officials/Presenters	TBA
Expected Number of Participants	500
Invited Participants/Audience	Recovery Community, Government Officials, Community Members, Family Members
Primary Contact	Central Illinois Recovery Coalition Incorporated
Address	401 E. Sangamon Avenue Springfield, IL 62702
Phone Number	217-698-8110
Email Address	recovery@cilrc.org
Web Site	http://www.cilrc.org

Event Number	131
Title	Hands Across the Bridge
Description	This bi-state (MO/IL) celebration starts at 5 pm at the Missouri side of the Chain of Rocks Bridge, in St. Louis, MO. There will be free food, music & speakers prior to the final event. At dusk people will join hands & stretch as far as possible toward the Illinois side of the bridge. Each person will then hold a lit candle, bringing light to the celebration of recovery.
Date	9/15/2007 5:00 PM to 9/15/2007 8:00 PM
Type of Event	Bi-state recovery event
Location	The Chain of Rocks Bridge- St. Louis MO
Expected Number of Participants	1000
Invited Participants/Audience	All people in recovery, family and friends, allies and any other people in the community who are supportive of recovery are welcome
Primary Contact	Jeff Kushner
Address	1114 Market St. Room 526 St. Louis, MO 63101
Phone Number	314-589-6702
Email Address	JKushner@courts.mo.gov.
Secondary Contact	Tina Hoester
Address	2148 Vadalabene Dr. Maryville IL 62062
Phone Number	618-288-3100
Email Address	thoester@chestnut.org
Web Site	http://www.morecovery.org

Event Number	796
Title	Annual Banquet and Awards Dinner
Description	Recovery Month event
Date	9/15/2007 6:15:00 PM
Type of Event	Banquet and Dinner
Location	The Gaslite Manor
Expected Number of Participants	100
Primary Contact	Jeff Gilbert
Address	44 1/2 West Downer Place, Suite 39 Aurora, IL 60506
Phone Number	630-966-9000
Email Address	jeffgilbert@hopefortomorrow.net

Event Number	373
Title	TASC 2007 Leadership Award Luncheon
Description	This is an annual fundraising event for TASC (Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities), which provides statewide case management and recovery support for individuals with substance use disorders. Tickets are $125 each. RSVP by Sept. 10. Please call (312) 573-8223 for more information.
Date	9/19/2007 11:30 AM to 9/19/2007 1:30 PM
Type of Event	Fundraising Luncheon
Location	Hotel InterContinental Grand Ballroom 505 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL
Program Agenda	11:30: Reception 12:15: Lunch 12:45 Program (recognition of honorees and remarks from clients in recovery)
Invited Officials/Presenters	Our 2007 honorees are: 2007 Justice Leadership Award: The Honorable Timothy C. Evans, Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County 2007 Public Voice Award: The Daily Herald
Expected Number of Participants	190
Invited Participants/Audience	State officials, judges, criminal justice system representatives, treatment providers, community-based service providers, corporate sponsors, and individual supporters
Primary Contact	Sharon Sheridan
Address	TASC, 1500 N. Halsted St. Chicago, IL 60622
Phone Number	312-573-8223
Email Address	ssheridan@tasc-il.org
Secondary Contact	Daphne Baille
Address	TASC, 1500 N. Halsted St. Chicago IL 60622
Phone Number	312-573-8210
Email Address	dbaille@tasc-il.org
Web Site	http://www.tasc.org

Event Number	659
Title	Addictions Counselor Day 2007
Description	Whereas, addiction counselors are uniquely qualified, frontline health care professionals who are indispensable in the process of guiding patients with addictive disorders to recovery; Whereas, alcohol and drug disorders are a major public health problem that costs American society more than $300 billion each year, affecting millions of Americans of all ages, races, and ethnic backgrounds and in all communities through treatment, education, and prevention programs; and Whereas, addictive disorders are a treatable disease and treatment of addiction is as successful as the treatment of other chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma; and Whereas, tens of thousands of addiction-focused health care professionals have dedicated their lives to increasing awareness of alcohol and drug disorders and enhancing the care of individuals, families, and communities through treatment, education and prevention programs; and Whereas, addiction counselors promote excellence in care by promoting the highest quality and most up-to-date, science-based services to our clients, our families and our communities; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gary A. Rosenberg, Garrison Commander of the United States Army Garrison Bamberg, do hereby proclaim 20 September 2007 ADDICTIONS COUNSELOR DAY GARY A. ROSENBERG LTC, SF Commanding
Date	9/20/2007 1:00:00 AM
Type of Event	official observance
Location	United States Army Garrison Bamberg, Germany
Expected Number of Participants	250
Primary Contact	Larry Ashley
Address	University of Nevada, 4505 Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, NV 89154-3066
Phone Number	702-895-3935
Email Address	BambergPAO@eur.army.mil
Web Site	http://www.bamberg.army.mil/sites/local/

Event Number	285
Title	Softball Game and Ice Cream Social
Description	Area treatment centers, recovery homes, mental health center's and the recovery community will participate in a Softball Game and Ice Cream Social. The event will feature a live DJ, demonstration's by the Illinois State Police, a cookout, and free giveaways for everyone. Over 150 people are expected at this exciting community event!
Date	9/20/2007 5:30:00 PM
Type of Event	State Sponsored Event
Location	Cy Young Field at McFarland Mental Health Center in Springfield, IL
Expected Number of Participants	200
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
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Event Number	551
Title	2nd Annual Candlelight Walk for REcovery
Description	A Candlelight walk to remember those in recovery and in the struggle of addiction
Date	9/20/2007 6:30 PM to 9/20/2007 8:00 PM
Type of Event	Candlelight Walk
Location	On the steps of Park Ridge City Hall and in Hodges Park
Program Agenda	6:30 - 7:00 Information Booths Personal Stories of Recovery 7:00-7:30 pm Candlelight walk 7:30-8:00 pm
Invited Officials/Presenters	Dr. Teri Collins Mayor Howard Frimark Park Ridge Health Commission
Expected Number of Participants	100
Invited Participants/Audience	Open to all the Community
Primary Contact	Teri Collins
Address	108 North Chester Park Ridge, IL 60068
Phone Number	847-823-3044
Email Address	tcato3@COMCAST.NET
Secondary Contact	Aggie Stempniak
Address	505 Butler Place Park Ridge IL 60068
Phone Number	847-318-5200

Event Number	600
Title	Join the Voices for Recovery: "Saving Lives, Saving Dollars"
Description	Walk for Recovery - Our Goal is to Educate the Citizens of Chicago with the message: Treatment is Effective...and Recovery is Possible!! We are: 1) Celebrating people in recovery from substance use disorders and their treatment providers 2) Highlighting the positive return on investment to society, when money is spent on treatment 3) Supports an end to the stigma and discrimination associated with addiction treatment and behavioral health services 4) Calls upon community organizations, treatment providers, family and friends to suport the people in recovery, inviting the community to participate
Date	9/22/2007 9:00 AM to 9/22/2007 3:00 PM
Type of Event	3rd Annual Walk for Recovery
Location	Starting Point: Union Park (Ashland and Lake Sts.) Ending Point: Garfield Park (Central Park and Washington Bldv.)
Program Agenda	The Route: 1) Leave Union Park at 10:00 AM and walk south on Ashland Ave to Madison St 2) Make a right at Madison St and proceed west on the north side of Madison St. 3) Walk west on Madision St to Keller Ave (4100 West), cross street and proceed east on Madison Ave (South Side) of Madison St to Central Park (3600 West) 4) Make a left (Northbound) at Central Park and enter Garfield Park at Washington Blvd (Grove #4) Approximate Time of Arrival: 12 Noon Light Refreshments will be served
Invited Officials/Presenters	The Honorable Congressman Danny K. Davis; Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioners; Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention Providers; Faith-Based Organizations; Advocacy and Certified Associations
Expected Number of Participants	800
Invited Participants/Audience	The Recovery Community Recovery Homes Treatment Providers Half Way Houses Continuum Providers Family Members Community Organizations Stakeholders Critical Mass Components Criminal Justice Agencies State of Illinois Employees Any Interested Party Persons that think they just may have a Substance Abuse Challenge Persons that KNOW they have a Substance Abuse Challenge Family Members that Just Don't Know What to Do EVERYONE!! Volunteers Needed!
Primary Contact	Joe Wheeler
Address	8640 South Chicago Chicago, IL 60617
Phone Number	(773) 731-9100
Email Address	jwheeler@seadac.org
Secondary Contact	Mary Johnston
Address	DePaul University/Chicago Department of Public Health Chicago IL
Phone Number	(312) 747-9823
Email Address	Johnston_Mary@cdph.org

Event Number	658
Title	south loop recovery speakers meeting
Description	2-3 speakers talking on recovery experiences and dance to follow
Date	9/28/2007 6:00 PM to 9/28/2007 10:00 PM
Type of Event	open house
Location	1521 So Wabash Ave chicago,IL 60605 South Loop
Program Agenda	Speakers speaker for 20 minutes food served then dance
Invited Officials/Presenters	Katrina B Cythina G
Expected Number of Participants	30
Invited Participants/Audience	open to the general public and residents of Mercy Housing Lakefront
Primary Contact	Marvin Byrd
Address	1521 So Wabash Chicago , IL 60605
Phone Number	(312) 447-4663
Email Address	mbyrd@mercyhousing.org
Secondary Contact	Akeem Adebayo
Address	1521 So Wabash Chicago IL 60605
Phone Number	(312) 447-4619
Email Address	aadebayo@mercyhousing.org

Event Number	372
Title	Recovery Walks! 2007: One Step at a Time
Description	Recovery Walks! 2007 celebrates recovery in motion, one step at a time. Proceeds will establish the Ameel Rashid Scholarship for treatment of individuals and families affected by addiction. Registration is $15 per person, $10 (12 & under), $40 family. All participants receive a T-shirt, with special shirts to honor individuals in recovery. For additional information visit www.proctor.org or addictionrecov.org, or call 309-693-0414.
Date	9/29/2007 10:00 AM to 9/29/2007 2:00 PM
Type of Event	Walk
Location	Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery at Proctor Hospital. 5409 N. Knoxville Ave., Peoria, Illinois 61614
Program Agenda	The walk steps off at 12:00 p.m. Activities include musical entertainment by Midlife Crisis and Danny Blakey, Magician Gordon Snow, balloon creations, face painting for the kids, and more! Refreshments will be provided throughout the day.
Expected Number of Participants	500
Invited Participants/Audience	Everyone is invited to participate!
Primary Contact	Laura Schoon
Address	5409 N. Knoxville Ave. Peoria, IL 61614
Phone Number	309-693-0414
Email Address	laura.schoon@proctor.org
Secondary Contact	Coleen Moore
Address	5409 N. Knoxville Ave. Peoria IL 61614
Phone Number	309-691-1315
Email Address	coleen.moore@proctor.org
Web Site	www.addictionrecov.org
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Event Number	663
Title	Education Against Addiction
Description	Informational Conference sponsored by the River Bend Christian Counseling. The event is open to the community. The conference will address the signs, causes and treatment of addictions.
Date	9/29/2007 2:00 PM to 9/29/2007 4:00 PM
Type of Event	conference
Location	Church of Christ Auditorium 4800 38th Avenue Moline, Illinois September 29, 2007 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Program Agenda	Opening Remarks Introductions: Dr. Doyle and Susan Alden Questions and Answers DVD "What Kind of Brain Do I Have"
Invited Officials/Presenters	Invited speakers include: A.R. Doyle, M.D., CASAM the medical director of River Bend Christian Counseling, and Susan Alden, APN, DN. Personal Testimonies are expected from a parametic/firefighter, a sheriff's deputy and state legislators
Expected Number of Participants	250
Invited Participants/Audience	Open to the public
Primary Contact	Gabriele M. Doyle
Address	111 19th Avenue Moline, IL 61265
Phone Number	309-757-0300
Email Address	gabi@rbccc.com

Event Number	5
Title	Healthcare Alternative Systems, Inc. 2nd Annual Alumni Event
Description	Healthcare Alternative Systems, Inc. (H.A.S.) will be celebrating the successes of its former participants at the 2nd Alumni Event which will be held during Recovery Month.
Date	9/29/2007 6:00:00 PM
Location	To Be Announced
Program Agenda	To Be Announced
Invited Officials/Presenters	To Be Announced
Expected Number of Participants	300
Primary Contact	Ruth Mendoza
Address	1940 N. California Avenue Chicago, IL 60647
Phone Number	773-292-4242
Email Address	rmendoza@hascares.org
Secondary Contact	Arturo Valdez
Address	2755 W. Armitage Avenue Chicago IL 60647
Phone Number	773-252-3100
Email Address	avaldez@hascares.org
Web Site	http://www.hascares.org

Event Number	494
Title	Night of the Art's
Description	Open night of outreach to spread the message of what Celebrate Recovery is about. We are haveing art exhibits,music, and testimonies. The atmosphere is a coffee house setting.
Date	10/12/2007 6:00 PM to 10/12/2007 11:00 PM
Type of Event	Bi yearly fund raiser
Location	New Life Community Church 2001 W. Divison St. Melrose Park, Il 60160
Expected Number of Participants	300
Invited Participants/Audience	open to public
Primary Contact	John Dylong
Address	1016 N 9Th ave. Melrose Park, IL 60160
Phone Number	(708) 410-2165
Email Address	dylongj@comcast.net
Secondary Contact	lora Dylong
Address	1016 N 9th ave. Melrose Pa 60160
Phone Number	(708) 410-2165
Email Address	dylongl@comcast.net

Event Number	690
Title	"Night of the Living" REFUGE Fundraiser
Description	Some cultures celebrate death and spirits this time of year. We invite you to a celebration of life. An evening of art, music, food, laughter and giving to benefit REFUGE. Center for Artists in Recovery. The evening will feature: - Artists of REFUGE Mark Hudson creates caricatures of guests - Music by Matt Lombardi - Tarot readings by The Great Doug Stapleton amusement. - Valet Parking (because theres a big tent in our parking lot.) Your $50 ticket to NIGHT OF THE LIVING enters you into a Reverse Art Auction. Ticket numbers are announced throughout the evening. If your number is called, you choose a piece of art from The Refuge Collection. Silent Art Auction. Works of art will be available for silent bidding throughout the evening. A feast of food for fools and folks. And spirits, (neither the kind that haunt nor taunt). If you do not leave with art in your hand, you will certainly leave with art in your soul. RSVP by October 15, 2007 847 673.3737 Refuge is a 501(c)(3) Corp., all donations are tax exempt to the extent of tax code.
Date	11/3/2007 7:00 PM to 11/3/2007 10:00 PM
Type of Event	Ticketed Art Auction/Fundraiser
Location	REFUGE: Center for Artists in Recovery 4811 Main Street Skokie, IL 60077
Invited Officials/Presenters	Local Sentator, Representative, Mayor and other arts organization officials.
Expected Number of Participants	75
Invited Participants/Audience	Open to anyone interested in supporting REFUGE.
Primary Contact	Bill Current Current
Address	4811 Main Street Skokie, IL 60077
Phone Number	847-673-3737
Email Address	bcurrent@refuge.com
Secondary Contact	Mark Oldach
Address	4811 Main Street Skokie 60077
Phone Number	312.286.7657
Email Address	markoldach@comcast.net
Web Site	http://www.refuge.com