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Event Number	85
Title	Recovery Walks! Philadelphia 2007
Description	This year marks the 6th Annual Recovery Walks! Join the largest walk for recovery from alcohol and other drug addictions in Southeastern Pennsylvania. In just a few short years, attendance at this walk has grown in size to over 3,000 walkers. This event is sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Date	9/9/2007 9:00 AM to 9/9/2007 12:00 PM
Type of Event	3-mile walk for recovery from addictions
Location	NEW WALK SITE! Philadelphia's Historic PHILADELPHIAS HISTORIC MEMORIAL HALL, Concourse Drive, Fairmount Park
Program Agenda	TBA
Invited Officials/Presenters	TBA
Expected Number of Participants	3000
Invited Participants/Audience	Persons in recovery from alcohol and other drugs, family members, friends, helping professionals, and other allies of recovery from throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania
Primary Contact	Fred Martin
Address	444 N. 3rd Street., Ste. 307 Philadelphia, PA 19123
Phone Number	215-923-1661
Email Address	fmartin@bccadd.org
Secondary Contact	Babette Benham
Address	252 W. Swamp Rd., Unit #12 Doylestown PA 18901
Phone Number	800-221-6333
Email Address	Bbenham@bccadd.org
Web Site	http://www.proact.org
Flier/Media	http://rmweb.relyonmedia.com/download/recoverymonth/200 7/11x17_Walk07_Poster(2).pdf
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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	86
Title	Recovery Works! Phillies Baseball Outing
Description	Help PRO-ACT fill the stands with over 500 faces and voices for recovery! Get ready for a fun-filled evening as the Philadelphia Phillies take on the Washington Nationals. For the 3rd consecutive year, PRO-ACT will participate in this annual national baseball game initiative, developed to gain national visibility for recovery by the federal agency SAMHSA (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration). The initiative is held in ballparks across the country during Recovery Month to show the nation that Recovery Works! This is a SAMHSA-sponsored event.
Date	9/28/2007 6:30 PM to 9/28/2007 10:30 PM
Type of Event	SAMHSA's National Baseball Game Initiative
Location	Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia
Program Agenda	6:30 Gathering (Gate TBA) 7:05 Game starts!
Invited Officials/Presenters	TBA
Expected Number of Participants	500
Invited Participants/Audience	Persons in recovery from alcohol and other drugs, family members, friends, helping professionals, and other allies of recovery from throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania.
Primary Contact	Fred Martin
Address	444 N. 3rd Street., Ste. 307 Philadelphia, PA 19123
Phone Number	215-923-1661
Email Address	Fmartin@bccadd.org
Secondary Contact	Babette Benham
Address	252 W. Swamp Rd., Unit #12 Doylestown PA 18901
Phone Number	800-221-6333
Email Address	Bbenham@bccadd.org
Web Site	http://www.proact.org

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	293
Title	Recovery Month
Description	Open House, September Recovery Month at ACT II is located at 1745 No. 4th Street in Philadelphia, between Berks Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue. Phone: 215-236-0100
Date	9/1/2007 7:00 AM to 9/21/2007 5:00 PM
Type of Event	Open House
Location	ACT II is located at 1745 No. 4th Street in Philadelphia, between Berks Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue. Phone: 215-236-0100
Program Agenda	To touch the clients families and clients and reach them about drugs & violence.
Expected Number of Participants	750
Primary Contact	Robert Rodriguez
Address	3449 Emerald St Philadelphia, PA 19134
Phone Number	215-789-4919
Email Address	rob3449@earthlink.net
Web Site	http://www.jevs.org

Event Number	299
Title	Lunch and Learn Community Forums
Description	Recovery Revolution Inc., the only licensed drug and alcohol facility in the Slatebelt Region, is proud to open its doors for the Lunch and Learn Community Forums. September is National Alcohol and Drug Recovery Month. The US Department Health and Human Services, is advancing this important initiative by promoting the message that "recovery from alcohol and drug use, in all its forms, is possible. On a local level, Recovery Revolution Inc. (26 Market Street) is excited to be supporting Recovery Month by welcoming all community members to Lunch and Learn Community Forums. The Lunch and Learn Forums will be held every Tuesday for the Month of September at our Bangor office. Each forum will be held from 12pm-1pm and include a 15 minute Ask a Professional section at the end of each session. Lunch will be served and there is no cost to any participants. There will be free material and referrals for additional resources. Attend one or attend them all. The first session topic is: September 4, 2007: Early Signs and Symptoms of Addiction Spot problematic drinking/using in self or loved ones
Date	9/4/2007 12:00 PM to 9/4/2007 1:00 PM
Type of Event	Education Session for the Public
Location	26 Market Street Bangor, PA 18013
Program Agenda	The first session topic is: September 4, 2007: Early Signs and Symptoms of Addiction Spot problematic drinking/using in self or loved ones
Invited Officials/Presenters	Professionals/ Certified Addictions Counselor
Expected Number of Participants	200
Invited Participants/Audience	Parents, Peers, Partners and Professionals are encouraged to attend.
Primary Contact	Jana Morris
Address	26 Market Street Bangor, PA 18013
Phone Number	610-599-7700
Email Address	jana@recoveryrevolution.org
Web Site	http://www.recoveryrevolution.org
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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	206
Title	4th Annual Recovery Sports-Link 2007
Description	Join us for a celebration of National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month sponsored by the Institute for Research, Education and Training in Addictions (IRETA), The Northeast Addiction Technology Transfer Center, (NeATTC) and Message Carriers. Recovery Month is an opportunity to highlight the benefits of substance use disorders treatment and encourage everyone to appreciate the journey of recovery by raising community awareness. Sports-Link, in its fourth year in Pittsburgh, is part of a national initiative to recognize National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. This year marks the 18th annual national observance of Recovery Month. After a successful launch with over 500 participants in 2004 we are anticipating an even stronger fourth year!
Date	9/7/2007 7:00 PM to 9/7/2007 10:00 PM
Type of Event	Community Awareness Event
Location	Pittsburgh, PA
Expected Number of Participants	500
Primary Contact	Holly Hagle
Address	425 Sixth Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone Number	412-391-4449
Email Address	holly@ireta.org
Web Site	http://www.ireta.org

Event Number	300
Title	Lunch and Learn Community Forums
Description	Recovery Revolution Inc., the only licensed drug and alcohol facility in the Slatebelt Region, is proud to open its doors for the Lunch and Learn Community Forums. September is National Alcohol and Drug Recovery Month. The US Department Health and Human Services, is advancing this important initiative by promoting the message that "recovery from alcohol and drug use, in all its forms, is possible. On a local level, Recovery Revolution Inc. (26 Market Street) is excited to be supporting Recovery Month by welcoming all community members to Lunch and Learn Community Forums. The Lunch and Learn Forums will be held every Tuesday for the Month of September at our Bangor office. Each forum will be held from 12pm-1pm and include a 15 minute Ask a Professional section at the end of each session. Lunch will be served and there is no cost to any participants. There will be free material and referrals for additional resources. Attend one or attend them all. The second session topic is: September 11, 2007: Living with an Alcoholic/Addict Strategies and coping skills to benefit the entire family
Date	9/11/2007 12:00 PM to 9/11/2007 1:00 PM
Type of Event	Education Session for the Public
Location	26 Market Street Bangor, PA 18013
Program Agenda	The second session topic is: September 11, 2007: Living with an Alcoholic/Addict Strategies and coping skills to benefit the entire family
Invited Officials/Presenters	Professionals/ Certified Addictions Counselor
Expected Number of Participants	200
Invited Participants/Audience	Parents, Peers, Partners and Professionals are encouraged to attend.
Primary Contact	Jana Morris
Address	26 Market Street Bangor, PA 18013
Phone Number	610-599-7700
Email Address	jana@recoveryrevolution.org
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Event Number	479
Title	Celebration of Recovery
Description	A celebration of Indiana County's recoverying community and the treatment professionals who have helped them reclaim their lives. The agenda includes a social with lunch and refreshments provided. Two recovering community members will discuss the impact addiction has had on their lives and their recovery experiences. Clients of The Open Door are encouraged to attend this event as it will count as a recovery meeting for treatment requirements at The Open Door and meeting slips will be signed.
Date	9/13/2007 12:00 PM to 9/13/2007 2:00 PM
Type of Event	Recovery Meeting
Location	The Open Door, 334 Philadelphia Street, Indiana, PA 15701, Group Room 1
Program Agenda	Noon to 12:45 p.m.: Social with lunch and refreshments provided. 12:45 p.m. to 1 p.m.: Introductions and Welcome. 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.: Stories of recovery from community members. 1:45 pm to 2:00 p.m.: Closing remarks and signing of meeting slips.
Invited Officials/Presenters	From The Open Door: Vince Mercuri the Executive Director and Courtney Hankinson the Crisis Hotline Coordinator. Recovering Guests: R.D. (female) and J.S. (male).
Expected Number of Participants	150
Invited Participants/Audience	Any treatment professional and recovering person in Indiana County.
Primary Contact	Courtney Hankinson
Address	334 Philadelphia Street Indiana, PA 15701
Phone Number	724-465-2605
Email Address	open26@hotmail.com
Secondary Contact	Vince Mercuri
Address	334 Philadelphia Street Indiana PA 15701
Phone Number	724-465-2605
Email Address	open26@hotmail.com
Web Site	http://www.theopendoor.org
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Event Number	511
Title	Gateway Rehab's "Breakfast with Legislators"
Description	Gateway Rehabs Breakfast with Legislators to Feature PA Attorney General Tom Corbett as Keynote Speaker Attorney General Tom Corbett will serve as keynote speaker for A Breakfast with Legislators, to be held Friday, September 14 from 8 a.m. 10 a.m. at the Pittsburgh Airport Marriott, 777 Aten Road, Coraopolis, Pa. The breakfast, hosted by Gateway Rehabilitation Center, will provide the opportunity for local citizens, treatment providers, and elected officials to discuss one of the nations largest public health problems, alcohol and other drug dependency. While state and local government officials have taken a leading role in responding to the problem, the challenges to combating its devastating effects are daunting. Ongoing dialogue is critical to the treatment fields ability to meet the need and demand for care. Michael Bartley, host and reporter of On Q Magazine will moderate the program. Other speakers include Allen G. Kukovich, former State Senator and director of the Governors Southwest Regional Office and James L. Aiello, Gateway Rehab executive vice president of Treatment Programs. Aiello will discuss current trends and important issues in treatment of and recovery from alcohol and other drug problems. There is no charge to attend but reservations are required. The deadline is September 7. For reservations or more information, call 724-378-4461, ext. 1193. Gateway was founded in 1972 by Dr. Abraham J. Twerski, internationally recognized authority in the field of chemical dependency treatment, psychiatrist, frequent lecturer, and author of more than 50 self-help related books. Nearly 100,000 individuals have received treatment within the Gateway system, which reaches from Erie, PA to Washington, PA, and Columbus, OH. # # #
Date	9/14/2007 8:00 AM to 9/14/2007 10:00 AM
Type of Event	conference
Location	Coraopolis, Pennsylvania
Invited Officials/Presenters	PA Attorney General Tom Corbett, Michael Bartley, host and reporter of On Q Magazine, Allen G. Kukovich, former State Senator and director of the Governors Southwest Regional Office and James L. Aiello, Gateway Rehab executive vice president of Treatment Programs.
Expected Number of Participants	150
Primary Contact	Amanda Dabbs
Address	100 Moffett Run Road Aliquippa, PA 15001
Phone Number	724-378-4461
Email Address	amanda.dabbs@gatewayrehab.org
Web Site	http://www.gatewayrehab.org

Event Number	710
Title	Recovery Talks! 2007
Description	PRO-ACTs 2nd Annual Legislative Breakfast will feature honored guest panelists/legislators from the 5-county region of Southeastern Pennsylvania. This event is designed to raise awareness of the issues affecting recovering persons and their families. Add your voice and help empower the Recovery Community to work with legislators at all levels of government to shape public policies that promote recovery! This event is sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA).
Date	9/14/2007 8:30 AM to 9/14/2007 11:30 AM
Type of Event	Legislative Breakfast
Location	Loews Philadelphia Hotel; 1200 Market Street
Expected Number of Participants	50
Primary Contact	Fred Martin
Address	444 N. 3rd Street, Suite 307 Philadelphia, PA 19123
Phone Number	215-923-1661
Email Address	info@proact.org
Web Site	http://www.proact.org

Event Number	443
Title	Addiction Recovery Forum
Description	Pyramid Healthcare and Reckitt Benckiser are sponsoring an Addiction Recovery Forum Lunch. Featured guest panelists from the medical community, county agencies and people lving in recovery will present on the prevalence of substance abuse in Allegheny County and options for treatment and recovery. Share your concerns, suggestions and help empower the Recovery Community to work with medical providers and county agencies to improve and increase treatment options for substance dependence conditions.
Date	9/14/2007 12:00 PM to 9/14/2007 1:30 PM
Type of Event	Forum Lunch Meeting
Location	Circuit Center, Five Hot Metal Street, The South Side, Pittsburgh, PA
Program Agenda	Lunch provided during the meeting. Panelists will be introduced and discuss what their practices, agencies and organizations provide to the community in terms of substance dependence treatment. Questions will be taken after the presentations from the audience for discussion from the panel.
Invited Officials/Presenters	Dr. Vince Giannetti, Duquesne University Mylan School of Pharmacy Dr. Adam Gordon, VA Pittsburgh Health System Mike Manko, Allegheny County District Attorney's Communications Director Mary Jo Simmen-Gray, Project Coordinator, SBIRT Debra Kehoe, Executive Director, The Alliance Carole McKelvey, Pyramid Healthcare People living in recovery
Expected Number of Participants	50
Invited Participants/Audience	County employees from the Drug Courts, Juvenille & Probation Offices, EAP Managers, Insurance Provider Representatives, Emergency Room personnel, Physicians, Nurses, Counselors, and other medical and healthcare providers.
Primary Contact	Carole McKelvey
Address	20397 Rt. 19 North, 2 Landmark Bldg. Suite 128 Cranberry, PA 16066
Phone Number	412-580-2550
Email Address	cmckelvey@zoominternet.net
Secondary Contact	Mary Bhaskar
Address	37 Swallow Hill Road Carnegie PA 15106
Phone Number	412-721-5803
Email Address	mary.bhaskar@reckittbenckiser.com

Event Number	390
Title	Rally for Recovery Walk
Description	Rally for Recovery Walk highlighting National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month
Date	9/15/2007 9:30 AM to 9/15/2007 3:00 PM
Type of Event	Recovery Walk
Location	Registration at Front and Maclay Streets in Harrisburg, PA
Program Agenda	Walk continues on Riverfront Park to City Island. Picnic for all participants will be held at Pavillion at conclusion of Walk.
Invited Officials/Presenters	Various state and local officials invited.
Expected Number of Participants	250
Invited Participants/Audience	All those supporting recovery are invited to participate.
Primary Contact	Dona Dmitrovic
Address	1820 Linglestown Road, Suite 101 Harrisburg, PA 17110
Phone Number	717-232-8535
Email Address	donad85@verizon.net
Secondary Contact	Denise Holden
Address	1820 Linglestown Road, Suite 101 Harrisburg PA 17110
Phone Number	717-232-8535
Email Address	sasirase@aol.com
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Event Number	213
Title	2nd Annual Rally for Recovery Walk/ Run Celebration
Description	Message Carriers will be hosting it's 2nd Annual Rally for Recovery Walk/Run. It is an event held nationally by our lead agency Faces and Voices of Recovery. This is an educational function focused on recovery from Substance Abuse and Mental Health. There will be speakers, live entertainment, food and fun for all ages!
Date	9/15/2007 10:00 AM to 9/15/2007 3:00 PM
Type of Event	Walk/ Run
Location	North Park Boat House, Allison Park, Pennsylvania
Program Agenda	Walk/Run to begin at 10:am to 11am. Food, speakers and entertainment to follow
Invited Officials/Presenters	Congressman Jason Altmire (pending confirmation)
Expected Number of Participants	400
Invited Participants/Audience	Everyone who supports Recovery! Families and friends of all ages
Primary Contact	Andrea Trowery
Address	5907 Penn Avenue Suite 215 Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Phone Number	(412) 361-0142
Email Address	andrea@messagecarriers.org
Secondary Contact	Robin Horston Spencer
Address	5907 Penn Avenue Suite 215 Pittsburgh PA 15206
Phone Number	(412) 361-0142
Email Address	messagecarriers50@hotmail.com
Web Site	http://messagecarriers.org

Event Number	267
Title	One Voice, Many Faces
Description	PRO-A's annual conference in honor of National Recovery Month focused on issues that affect the recovery community
Date	9/18/2007 9:00 AM to 9/19/2007 4:00 PM
Type of Event	Annual Conference
Location	4751 Lindle Rd Ste 104, Harrisburg, PA
Program Agenda	Please see the PRO-A website for the conference brochure http://www.pro-a.org
Invited Officials/Presenters	Deb Beck, Rep. Gene DiGirolamo (R-Bucks), Glenn Koons, Suzanne Elhajj
Expected Number of Participants	120
Invited Participants/Audience	Individuals and families in recovery, professionals in the addiction treatment field, recovery community organizations and other recovery advocates
Primary Contact	Cheryl Floyd
Address	900 S. Arlington Ave. Suite 119 Harrisburg, PA 17109
Phone Number	717-545-8929
Email Address	proa900@comcast.net
Web Site	http://www.pro-a.org

Event Number	301
Title	Lunch and Learn Community Forums
Description	Recovery Revolution Inc., the only licensed drug and alcohol facility in the Slatebelt Region, is proud to open its doors for the Lunch and Learn Community Forums. September is National Alcohol and Drug Recovery Month. The US Department Health and Human Services, is advancing this important initiative by promoting the message that "recovery from alcohol and drug use, in all its forms, is possible. On a local level, Recovery Revolution Inc. (26 Market Street) is excited to be supporting Recovery Month by welcoming all community members to Lunch and Learn Community Forums. The Lunch and Learn Forums will be held every Tuesday for the Month of September at our Bangor office. Each forum will be held from 12pm-1pm and include a 15 minute Ask a Professional section at the end of each session. Lunch will be served and there is no cost to any participants. There will be free material and referrals for additional resources. Attend one or attend them all. The third session topic is: September 18, 2007: Addiction as a Family Disease Learn how addiction impacts the entire family structure
Date	9/18/2007 12:00 PM to 9/18/2007 1:00 PM
Type of Event	Education Session for the Public
Location	26 Market Street Bangor, PA 18013
Program Agenda	The third session topic is: September 18, 2007: Addiction as a Family Disease Learn how addiction impacts the entire family structure
Invited Officials/Presenters	Professionals/ Certified Addictions Counselor
Expected Number of Participants	200
Invited Participants/Audience	Parents, Peers, Partners and Professionals are encouraged to attend.
Primary Contact	Jana Morris
Address	26 Market Street Bangor, PA 18013
Phone Number	610-599-7700
Email Address	jana@recoveryrevolution.org
Web Site	http://www.recoveryrevolution.org
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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	426
Title	Understanding the Impact ofAddiction and Supporting Recovery
Description	Strategies and Tools for Clergy andother Congregational Leaders to receive the latest information, resources and strategies on how to educate those suffering from the impact of addiction.
Date	9/20/2007 8:30 AM to 9/20/2007 4:00 PM
Type of Event	Conference
Location	Holiday Inn Conference Center 148 Sheraton Drive New Cumberland, PA 17070
Program Agenda	TBA
Invited Officials/Presenters	Presenters - Steve Hornsberger- Faith Initiative Program Consultant Dougls Ronshiem - Exec. Director of American Association of Pastoral Counselors
Expected Number of Participants	80
Invited Participants/Audience	TBA
Primary Contact	Debra Browning
Address	02 Kline Plaza Harrisburg, PA 17104
Phone Number	717-787-2712
Email Address	Dbrowning@state.pa.us
Secondary Contact	Robert Burhannan
Address	02 Kline Plaza Harrisburg PA 17104
Phone Number	717-787-2606
Email Address	Rburhannan@state.pa.us
Web Site	http://www.health.state.pa.us

Event Number	424
Title	Recovery Gospel Fest
Description	Celebrating Recovery through the Healing Power Of Song. Raise awareness about the reality of long-term recovery and the supportive services necessary to make sustained recovery possible.
Date	9/22/2007 11:00 AM to 9/22/2007 5:00 PM
Type of Event	Open House
Location	Mt. Gilead Church 740 South Avenue Wilkinsburg, PA
Program Agenda	TBD
Invited Officials/Presenters	Anita Tillman & Friends; Message Carriers;Spirit Filled Ministries; Eric Blackwell &Faithful; Bryan Wright; Ramona Jones and Mt. Gilead Choir.
Expected Number of Participants	300
Invited Participants/Audience	Recovering people;community members; places of worship; treatment centers; health professionals; and other interested parties
Primary Contact	Monica Fisher
Address	740 South Avenue Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
Phone Number	412-580-7318
Email Address	fisher.monica@gmail.com
Secondary Contact	Sonya Harvey
Address	740 South Avenue Wilkinsbur PA 15221
Phone Number	412-244-0329 ext. 104
Email Address	fisher.monica@gmail.com

Event Number	302
Title	Lunch and Learn Community Forums
Description	Recovery Revolution Inc., the only licensed drug and alcohol facility in the Slatebelt Region, is proud to open its doors for the Lunch and Learn Community Forums. September is National Alcohol and Drug Recovery Month. The US Department Health and Human Services, is advancing this important initiative by promoting the message that "recovery from alcohol and drug use, in all its forms, is possible. On a local level, Recovery Revolution Inc. (26 Market Street) is excited to be supporting Recovery Month by welcoming all community members to Lunch and Learn Community Forums. The Lunch and Learn Forums will be held every Tuesday for the Month of September at our Bangor office. Each forum will be held from 12pm-1pm and include a 15 minute Ask a Professional section at the end of each session. Lunch will be served and there is no cost to any participants. There will be free material and referrals for additional resources. Attend one or attend them all. The fourth session topic is: September 25, 2007: Open discussion regarding Addiction and Recovery
Date	9/25/2007 12:00 PM to 9/25/2007 1:00 PM
Type of Event	Education Session for the Public
Location	26 Market Street Bangor, PA 18013
Program Agenda	The fourth session topic is: September 25, 2007: Open discussion regarding Addiction and Recovery
Invited Officials/Presenters	Professionals/ Certified Addictions Counselor
Expected Number of Participants	200
Invited Participants/Audience	Parents, Peers, Partners and Professionals are encouraged to attend.
Primary Contact	Jana Morris
Address	26 Market Street Bangor, PA 18013
Phone Number	610-599-7700
Email Address	jana@recoveryrevolution.org
Web Site	http://www.recoveryrevolution.org
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Event Number	597
Title	Westmoreland County recovery Month Celebration
Description	Westmoreland County in collaboration with Community Prevention , Med Tech & others will mark its 1st Recovery Month celebration with a recovery morning including 12 step speakers and light refreshments.
Date	9/26/2007 8:00 AM to 9/26/2007 11:00 AM
Type of Event	Observance
Location	Med Tech 245 North Tremont Ave. Suite3 Greensburg, PA. 15601 724.834.1144
Program Agenda	Recovery recognization, 12 step recovery speakers, celebration of recovery.
Invited Officials/Presenters	12 step members, elected officials, treatment and prevention providers.
Expected Number of Participants	100
Invited Participants/Audience	12 step recovery members, patients, clients, elected officials, treatment professionals and interested citizens and family members.
Primary Contact	Tim Phillips
Address	226S Maple Ave Greensburg, PA 15601
Phone Number	724-834-1260
Email Address	tim_phillips@who-inc.org
Secondary Contact	Jen Ricciardelli
Address	245 N Tremont Ave. Greensburg PA 15601
Phone Number	(724) 834-1144
Email Address	jenr@medtch.com

Event Number	310
Title	Recovery Expo "Support Recovery: Saving Lives, Saving Dollars"
Description	Gathering of over 40 different recovery, treatment, advocacy, and prevention organizations to provide free information to the public about recovery issues.
Date	9/29/2007 9:00 AM to 9/29/2007 4:00 PM
Type of Event	Expo
Location	United Methodist Church of the Resurrection 181 Sharp Lane Exton, PA 19341
Program Agenda	9-10AM Opening Dedication and "Hand of Hope" Award Presentation 10-11:15AM Keynote Speech "Work, Life, Balance: 11:30-12:30PM FREE LUNCH 12:30-1:30PM Workshop Sessions "Sharing the Experience of Recovery: Employment Issues" A. Getting Back on Your Feet: Resumes and Interviews B. On the Job: Burnout, Assistance, and Intervention C. Back to School: GED, College, Vocational D. Help for Addiction Service Providers 1:30-2:30PM Q&A Forum (Workshop Panel Discussion) Employers, Advocates, Community Coalitions Representatives, Addictions Clinicians 2:30-3PM Meditation and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction 3-4PM Open 12-Step Meetings 2:30-4PM Expressions of Recovery: Alternate Pathways to Strengthening Your Recovery-- Art, Entertainment, Music, Fun, and Fellowship EXHIBITORS OPEN 9AM-4PM FREE CHILD CARE ALL DAY! PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH INCLUDING ART WALL MURAL
Invited Officials/Presenters	Our Partners: A. Michael Blanche Chester County Drug and Alcohol Services The Coad Group Community Care Behavioral Health Eagleville Hospital PRO ACT The Sober Samaritan
Expected Number of Participants	300
Invited Participants/Audience	Public, anyone who wants to learn more about recovery from addictions.
Primary Contact	Wendy Beck
Address	181 Sharp Lane Exton, PA 19341
Phone Number	610-363-8193
Email Address	wbeck101@aol.com
Web Site	http://www.umcr.org

Event Number	177
Title	2nd Annual Motorcycle Run for Recovery
Description	White Deer Run is a rehab. Alumni meeting held annually on the last Saturday in December. Last year and this year we combined a motorcycle poker run with the alumni picnic. We roast a whole pig and invite anyone that wishes to support recovery to join the run and invite anyone who was an alumni, or is familiar with recovery to the event.
Date	9/29/2007 9:00 AM to 9/29/2007 5:00 PM
Type of Event	Motorcycle poker run and picnic
Location	White Deer Run Treatment Center, Allenwood, Pa. 17810
Program Agenda	9AM start registration, music, breakfast, speakers. 11 Am bike run leaves for poker run 12 PM dinner - pig roast 2pm speakers, awards presentation, door prizes 5 PM wrap up.
Invited Officials/Presenters	All staff, patients, and former patients of the facility, all friends who support recovery, and friends of friends who support recovery.
Expected Number of Participants	450
Invited Participants/Audience	All staff, patients, and former patients of the facility, all friends who support recovery, and friends of friends who support recovery.
Primary Contact	Francis M McAndrew
Address	360 White Deear Run Road Allenwood, PA 17810
Phone Number	800-255-2335
Email Address	fmcandrew@crchealth.com
Web Site	http://www. crchealth.com

Event Number	298
Title	Gaudenzia Autumn Blues BBQ
Description	The 2nd Annual Gaudenzia Autumn Blues BBQ is a large special event that is being held in Harrisburg in celebration of National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. Includes Blues, BBQ and Family Fun Zone. Live Blues entertainment: The Nighthawks - For more than 30 years, the Nighthawks have entertained audiences all over the world with their unique blend of blues, rock, soul R&B and swing. They've played along side legends that include Muddy Waters and BB King! Featuring Nate Meyers and the Aces - Energetic, original music based in roots and blues. Lead by vocalist Nate Myers and his harmonica. Proceeds from event to benefit drug and alcohol treatment in central PA. Top sponsor is Century 21 Piscioneri Realty. This sponsorship gift is given in loving memory of Lenore Piscioneri, an avid supporter and volunteer of Gaudenzia until her death in 1997. She was an advocate of treatment and compassionate about helping people in recovery. $20/per adult; $5/child 12 and under.
Date	9/29/2007 12:00 PM to 9/29/2007 4:00 PM
Type of Event	Large special event
Location	Harrisburg, Pennsylvania City Island - Carousel Pavilion
Program Agenda	ALL ACTIVITIES OPEN FROM 12:00-4:00: Live Blues provided by the incredible talent of the Nighthawks AND Nate Meyers and the Aces -- BBQ Buffet with beef brisket, bbq chicken, pulled pork bbq, sides, beverages and dessert -- Family Fun Zone with activities, crafts and games for kids and the young at heart!
Invited Officials/Presenters	1) Mistress of Ceremonies CBS21 News Anchor Sherry Christian 2) Gaudenzia graduate will provide testimonial about addiction and recovery 3) Gaudenzia President and Executive Director Michael Harle 4) Central Region Director David Stockton Gaudenzia is Pennsylvania's largest non-profit provider of drug and alcohol treatment services, offering 108 programs in 63 facilities. Since 1968, Gaudenzia has been helping people and their families overcome the ravages of drug and alcohol addictions.
Expected Number of Participants	500
Invited Participants/Audience	Adults, kids, families. Blues and jazz fans.
Primary Contact	Julie Girsch, Community Affairs Manager
Address	Gaudenzia / 1910 N. Second Street Harrisburg, PA 17102
Phone Number	(717) 579-3636
Email Address	jgirsch@gaudenzia.org
Web Site	http://www.gaudenzia.org