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Event Number	642
Title	SAMHSA Sponsored-2007 Spectrum Conference: High School Reuinion...Old Friends, New Knowledge, Timeless Memories
Description	2007 Spectrum Conference: High School Reuinion...Old Friends, New Knowledge, Timeless Memories, Houston, TX
Date	9/20/2007 7:30 AM to 9/23/2007 4:00 PM
Type of Event	conference
Location	Double Tree Hotel 15747 John F. Kennedy Blvd. Houston, TX 77032
Program Agenda	http://www.houstonchaptertaap.com/uploads/confschedule.pdf
Invited Officials/Presenters	http://www.houstonchaptertaap.com/uploads/keynotes.jpg
Expected Number of Participants	500
Primary Contact	Ellen Horst
Address	P.O. Box 132005 Houston, TX 77219-2005
Phone Number	713-629-1280
Email Address	ellenh@oplink.net
Web Site	http://www.houstonchaptertaap.com/spectrumconference.ht ml

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	168
Title	Recovery Under The Stars - SAMHSA Sponsored
Description	Recovery Under The Stars is an annual event celebrating recovery. This rally will take place in Memorial Park in El Paso.
Date	9/29/2007 4:00 PM to 9/29/2007 11:00 PM
Type of Event	Rally, Picnic and Concert
Location	Memorial Park, El Paso
Program Agenda	Rally for Recovery 4PM, walk through the park, picnic 5PM, music begins at 7PM.
Invited Officials/Presenters	Dr. Westley Clark, Mayor John Cook, Governor Rick Perry, Phil Valentine, Don Coyhis and John Shinholser.
Expected Number of Participants	500
Invited Participants/Audience	Recovery Under The Stars is for the recovery community in El Paso and throughout Texas.
Primary Contact	Smokey Olivas
Address	PO Box 9669 El Paso, TX 79995-9669
Phone Number	915-594-7000
Email Address	AOlivas@RecoveryAlliance.net
Secondary Contact	Ben Bass
Address	PO Box 9669 El Paso TX 79995-9669
Phone Number	915-594-7000
Email Address	BBass@RecoveryAlliance.net

Event Number	57
Title	Professional Coaching Group for Addiction Recovery
Description	Professional Coaching Group for those in Recovery from an addiction
Date	2/20/2007 12:00 PM to 2/20/2007 1:00 PM
Type of Event	Teleconference (available nationally--only a telephone needed)
Location	Teleseminar
Program Agenda	Professional Coaching Group: Recovery After Addiction
Invited Officials/Presenters	David Krueger MD, Executive Mentor Coach, and author of 15 books on success, money, work, and mind-body integration.
Expected Number of Participants	18
Invited Participants/Audience	Those Recovering their Life Stories after Addiction
Primary Contact	David Krueger MD
Address	5207 Rothchilde Court Houston, TX 77069
Phone Number	(281) 397-9001
Email Address	execstrategist@aol.com
Web Site	http://www.NewLifeStoryCoaching.com

Event Number	53
Title	FROM RECOVERY TO REJUVENATION
Description	The first in a teleseminar series especially designed for those in Recovery who want significant life change Learn the guided system of success to transform a life story Apply the proven Live A New Life Story ROAD MAP program Receive the Live A New Life Story Workbook and New Life Story Glossary Three part Teleseminar led by David Krueger MD, Executive Mentor Coach, and author of 15 books on success, money, work, and mind-body integration. Subscribe to Dr. Kruegers quarterly newsletter, MentorPath Messenger, and receive a free White Paper LIVE A NEW LIFE STORY Mentoring Life Story Changes www.NewLifeStoryCoaching.com
Date	2/20/2007 7:00 PM to 2/20/2007 8:15 PM
Location	Teleseminar: Available throughout the US with only a telephone needed
Program Agenda	FROM RECOVERY TO REJUVENATION 7 STEPS TO LIVE A NEW LIFE STORY A Teleseminar series led by David Krueger MD. Especially designed for those in Recovery who want significant life change. Learn the guided system of success to transform a life story Apply the proven Live A New Life Story ROAD MAP program Receive the Live A New Life Story Workbook and New Life Story Glossary
Invited Officials/Presenters	David Krueger MD Executive Mentor coach CEO, MentorPath Author of 15 books
Expected Number of Participants	200
Invited Participants/Audience	Those in Recovery ready to create a new life story
Primary Contact	David Krueger MD
Address	5207 Rothchilde Court Houston, TX 77069
Phone Number	(281) 397-9001
Email Address	execstrategist@aol.com
Web Site	http://www.NewLifeStoryCoaching.com

Event Number	55
Title	Professionals in Recovery Professional Group Coaching Teleseminar
Description	Professional Group Coaching for Professionals in Recovery.
Date	2/27/2007 12:00 PM to 2/27/2007 1:00 PM
Type of Event	Teleseminar Group
Location	By teleconference.
Invited Officials/Presenters	David Krueger MD Executive Mentor coach CEO, MentorPath Author of 15 books
Expected Number of Participants	18
Invited Participants/Audience	Anyone is welcome who has recovered from substance abuse.
Primary Contact	David Krueger MD
Address	5207 Rothchilde Court Houston, TX 77069
Phone Number	(281) 397-9001
Email Address	execstrategist@aol.com
Web Site	http://www.NewLifeStoryCoaching.com

Event Number	61
Title	7 STEPS TO LIVE A NEW LIFE STORY
Description	A Teleseminar series designed for those who want significant life change Learn the guided system of success to transform a life story Apply the proven Live A New Life Story ROAD MAP program Receive the Live A New Life Story Workbook and New Life Story Glossary
Date	3/20/2007 12:00:00 PM
Type of Event	Teleseminar
Location	Telebridge. (By regular telephone)
Program Agenda	Three part Teleseminar led by David Krueger MD 1. The power of story 2. Change and change evaluation 3. Guide to lasting change
Invited Officials/Presenters	David Krueger MD, Executive Mentor Coach, and author of 15 books on success, money, work, and mind-body integration.
Expected Number of Participants	50
Invited Participants/Audience	Adolescents and adults wanting a guided system for transforming a life story
Primary Contact	David Krueger MD
Address	1707 Post Oak Blvd, Suite 415 Houston, TX 77056
Phone Number	(281) 397-9001
Email Address	execstrategist@aol.com
Web Site	http://www.NewLifeStoryCoaching.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	277
Title	El Paso Mayor John Cook and City Council Recovery Month Proclamation
Description	El Paso Mayor John Cook and the City Council of El Paso present the Proclamation for September 2007 as Recovery Month 2007. Representatives from the West Texas Community Supervision & Corrections Department (Downtown & Ysleta Treatment Center-TAIP and the 243rd Drug Court counseling treatment teams) will receive the Proclamation.
Date	9/4/2007 9:00 AM to 9/4/2007 10:00 AM
Type of Event	City/Municipal
Location	El Paso City Hall
Invited Officials/Presenters	Representatives from various agencies/organizations vested in recovery.
Expected Number of Participants	50
Invited Participants/Audience	All interested community collaborators and stakeholders committed to treatment from substance use disorders.
Primary Contact	Sindi Elorreaga
Address	425 N. Kansas El Paso, TX 79901
Phone Number	(915) 544-7933
Email Address	selorreaga@co.el-paso.tx
Secondary Contact	Nancy Fontes
Address	8840 Alameda El Paso TX 79901
Phone Number	(915) 859-0863
Email Address	nfontes@co.el-paso.tx

Event Number	158
Title	APAA - City of Dallas Mayor and City Council Recovery Month Proclamation Presentation
Description	Association of Persons Affected (APAA) by Addiction along with 15 community stakeholders who promote recovery in the community will receive the Proclamation from the new Mayor and City Council of Dallas.
Date	9/5/2007 9:00 AM to 9/5/2007 11:00 AM
Type of Event	City/Municipal
Location	Dallas City Hall
Program Agenda	City Council monthly Agenda
Invited Officials/Presenters	Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, Sen. Royce West, Pastor Fredrick Haynes, Pastor TD Jakes, Commissioner John W. Price, Commissioner Mayfield, Judge Cruezot, Judge Francis, Judge Mays
Expected Number of Participants	100
Invited Participants/Audience	Recovery Community, APAA members and community stakeholders-Homeward Bound, Winners Circle, Nexus Recovery, Divert Court, Tutle Creek, Addicare Group of Texas, Right Step, Rehma Ranch, NAMI and many more
Primary Contact	Joe Powell, Executive Director
Address	2438 Butler St. suite 120 Dallas, TX 75235
Phone Number	(214) 634-2722
Email Address	joep2722@aol.com
Secondary Contact	Charles Bundred
Address	same same TX 75235
Phone Number	(214) 634-2722
Email Address	cbundred@apaarecovery.org
Web Site	http://www.apaarecovery.org

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	273
Title	Recovery Carnival/Health Fair
Description	Come Celebrate Recovery with Us! Recovery-based, Family-oriented Health Fair open to all members of our community. Come and learn more about partners in our community who are committed to Wellness & Recovery. We will have community agency booths, educational and employment booths and other activities designed to address the physical, financial, spiritual and emotional aspects of recovery. (CADCA Member)
Date	9/7/2007 9:00 AM to 9/7/2007 1:00 PM
Type of Event	Health Fair
Location	El Paso Community College Administrative Service Center, 9050 Viscount, El Paso, Texas, 79925
Invited Officials/Presenters	Various local officials/presenters
Expected Number of Participants	450
Invited Participants/Audience	All persons interested in combating addiction and celebrating recovery.
Primary Contact	Sindi Elorreaga
Address	425 N. Kansas El Paso, TX 79901
Phone Number	(915) 544-7933
Email Address	selorreaga@co.el-paso.tx
Secondary Contact	Nancy Fontes
Address	8840 Alameda El Paso TX 79907
Phone Number	(915) 859-0263
Email Address	nfontes@co.el-paso.tx

Event Number	113
Title	Run For Recovery 5k
Description	The 4th Annual Run For Recovery 5k Run 1mile Fun Run Kids Activities Awards
Date	9/8/2007 7:30 AM to 9/8/2007 10:00 AM
Type of Event	Run
Location	Farmers Branch TX
Expected Number of Participants	200
Primary Contact	Jonathan Myers
Address	3131 Palmdale Farmers Branch, TX 75234
Phone Number	214-317-2987
Email Address	jonathan@myerstotalfitness.com
Web Site	http://www.runforrecoverydallas.com

Event Number	573
Title	Open House - Texas Star Recovery Program
Description	Open House for Texas Star Recovery Program - Chemical Dependency Detox and Rehab program
Date	9/14/2007 9:00 AM to 9/14/2007 3:00 PM
Type of Event	Open House
Location	1106 Dittmar Rd Austin, TX. 78745
Expected Number of Participants	100
Primary Contact	Bernadette Wiley
Address	931 Sycamore Creek Dr Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Phone Number	512-417-0853
Email Address	bernadette.wiley@psysolutions.com
Web Site	http://www.texasstarrecovery.com

Event Number	389
Title	National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month Celebrity Luncheon 2007
Description	Former College & NFL Football Star - Keith Davis will be guest speaker at The Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse - Coastal Bend Recovery Month 2007 Celebrity Luncheon
Date	9/14/2007 12:00 PM to 9/14/2007 1:30 PM
Type of Event	Celebrity Luncheon
Location	American Bank Center 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd. Corpus Christi, Texas 78401
Program Agenda	11:30 Welcome 11:40 Lunch 12:15 - 1:15 Speaker 1:15 - Closing Remarks
Invited Officials/Presenters	City, County and State Officials in the 12 county Coastal Bend area.
Expected Number of Participants	250
Invited Participants/Audience	Community members in the 12 county Coastal Bend area
Primary Contact	Linda Copado Rincon
Address	1800 S. Staples, Annex B Corpus Christi, TX 78404
Phone Number	361-854-9413
Email Address	prcxi@yahoo.com
Secondary Contact	Emma Sais
Address	1801 S. Alameda, Suite 150 Corpus Chr TX 78404
Phone Number	361-854-9199
Email Address	emy1866@yahoo.com
Web Site	http://www.coada-cb.org

Event Number	472
Title	2nd Annual Walk/Run for Recovery 2007
Description	Partners in Recovery, a group of substance abuse service providers and community members of the Coastal Bend area, is hosting a Walk/Run for Recovery to celebrate the valiant efforts of the people who are in recovery of substance use disorders as well as those of their biggest supporters.
Date	9/15/2007 8:00 AM to 9/15/2007 10:00 AM
Type of Event	Walk/Run
Location	Cole Park, Corpus Christi, Texas
Program Agenda	7:00 a.m. Registration 8:00 a.m. Walk/Run
Invited Officials/Presenters	City, County and State officials from the 12 county Coastal Bend area.
Expected Number of Participants	150
Invited Participants/Audience	Community members from the 12 county Coastal Bend area.
Primary Contact	Linda Copado Rincon
Address	1800 S. Staples, Annex B Corpus Christi, TX 78404
Phone Number	361-854-9413
Email Address	prcxi@yahoo.com
Secondary Contact	Cathy Garcia
Address	6629 Wooldridge Road Corpus Chr TX 78414
Phone Number	361-986-1864
Email Address	cathyg@padrehospital.com
Web Site	http://www.coada-cb.org

Event Number	163
Title	Recovery Rally in the Park
Description	Celebration of recovery picnic
Date	9/15/2007 10:00 AM to 9/15/2007 7:00 PM
Type of Event	Rally
Location	Kidds Springs Park
Program Agenda	Rally in the Park Speakers Entertainment Refreshments Education about recovery
Invited Officials/Presenters	Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, Commissioner John W. Price
Expected Number of Participants	500
Invited Participants/Audience	"Individuals in recovery" Treatment centers Transitional Housing organizations In/Out patient clinics
Primary Contact	Joe Powell
Address	2438 Butler St. Ste.120 Dallas, TX 75235
Phone Number	(214)634-2722
Email Address	joep2722@aol.com
Secondary Contact	Charlie Brown
Address	2438 Butler St. Ste.120 Dallas TX 75235
Phone Number	(214)634-2722
Email Address	cbundred@apaarecovery.org
Web Site	http://www.apaarecovery.org

Event Number	556
Title	Open House 'Celebrating Recovery"
Description	New Substance Abuse Education Program is celebrating recovery. Please visit our facility and celebrate with us.
Date	9/17/2007 9:00 AM to 9/17/2007 7:00 PM
Type of Event	Open House
Location	7525 John T. White Rd. Fort Worth, Texas 76120 "A Chance For Change" located in the Counseling Center. Center for Change, Discovery and Support.
Program Agenda	Networking within the community
Expected Number of Participants	25
Invited Participants/Audience	Open to Public
Primary Contact	Teresa Sawyer
Address	7525 John T White Rd Fort Worth, TX 76120
Phone Number	817-689-3510
Email Address	fmlycntr@earthlink.net
Secondary Contact	Kelly Burdick
Address	7525 John T. White Rd Fort Worth TX 76120
Phone Number	817-721-7255

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	564
Title	New Life Recovery at East Texas State Fair
Description	New Life Recovery presents interactive exhibit with information on Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment and Recovery, with Recovery Resource info - local, state and national. Also providing Recovery Networking Center for anyone in recovery wanting to expand their support network.
Date	9/20/2007 10:00 AM to 9/29/2007 10:00 PM
Type of Event	Exhibitor Booth at E. TX State Fair
Location	East Texas State Fair Harvey Convention Center 2112 West Front St Tyler, Texas 75702
Expected Number of Participants	500000
Primary Contact	Deb Chachere
Address	18535 Hwy 69 South Tyler, TX 75703
Phone Number	903-871-8700
Email Address	recovery@flash.net
Web Site	http://www.newliferecovery.freeservers.com
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Event Number	281
Title	Dallas Winners Circle Summer Brunch
Description	The Winners Circle is an organized group of recovering offenders. The Winners Circle is to be a vehicle whereby peer support network groups and individuals may carry the message of recovery and change based on the frame of other support groups. The Winners Circle provides services for all who suffer from the disease of addiction, and thus providing the opportunity for members to provide intervention and prevention work necessary for continued sobriety. The Winners Circle Peer Support Network serves all formerly incarcerated individuals who are addicts and suffer from the disease of addiction that come from the community and have no way of getting services accessed as the individuals who come out of jails, institutions, and prisons. *We do not exclude anyone in Recovery*
Date	9/20/2007 11:00 AM to 9/20/2007 1:30 PM
Type of Event	Recovery Brunch
Location	Accepting the first 90 PAID Registrations THIS IS A PAID EVENT!!! Deadline: September 7, 2007 Contact: Bobby Wheeler 214/762-8765 Event Info: When: Thursday September 20, 2007 Where: Center for Community Cooperation 2900 Live Oak St. (The Oak Room) Dallas, Texas 75204 Cost: $30.00 Please detach and mail to: Bobby Wheeler 3200 Main St. Loft #6.0 Dallas, Texas 75226 Name: ________________________________________ Company/Org Name: ____________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________
Program Agenda	11am; Brunch 12:30pm: Presentation
Invited Officials/Presenters	Brunch Info: Keynote Speaker: Dallas District Attorney Craig Watkins Guest Speaker: Judge Robert Francis Agenda 11am Brunch Starts 12:30pm Presentation
Expected Number of Participants	100
Primary Contact	bobby wheeler
Address	3200 Main St. Loft 6.0 Dallas, TX 75226
Phone Number	214-762-8765
Email Address	dallaswcpsn@yahoo.com
Web Site	http://dallaswcpsn@yahoo.com

Event Number	567
Title	Steps to Recovery Walk
Description	3 mile walk celebrating recovery
Date	9/22/2007 8:00 AM to 9/22/2007 12:00 PM
Type of Event	Walk
Location	Bicentennial Park 119 Lee Drive Baytown, TX
Program Agenda	Opening with City Official Start Walk Will have booths with people with Recovery Community to make people aware of their services.
Invited Officials/Presenters	Mayors, Commissioners, Judges, Recovery Treatment Facility Coordinators
Expected Number of Participants	200
Invited Participants/Audience	Coalition members, general public
Primary Contact	Monique Connor
Address	1300A Bay Area Blvd. Suite 102 Houston, TX 77058
Phone Number	281-212-2910
Email Address	monique.connor@bacoda.com
Secondary Contact	Vanessa Ayala
Address	1300A Bay Area Blvd. Suite 102 Houston TX 77058
Phone Number	713-256-8746
Email Address	vanessa.ayala@bacoda.com

Event Number	110
Title	Texas Ride for Recovery
Description	On September 22nd the Freeman Center hosts its first ever public fundraiser the Texas Ride for Recovery. This is a Family Rally Celebration at Cameron Park East in Waco Texas with Musical Entertainment, Motorcycle Events, Childrens Activities, Merchandise Vendors, Food Court, Recovery Educational Exhibits and Speakers. The Texas Ride for Recovery is in concurrence with the National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month of September. This event serves to educate the public on substance abuse as a national health crisis, in which addiction is treatable and that recovery is possible. Join the scenic motorcycle ride through Central Texas back roads, the field games; shop the unique merchants wares, take in the fantastic musical and comedic entertainment, enjoy the Childrens Pavilion sponsored by Celebration Station and top it off with some great local Texas food vendors.
Date	9/22/2007 8:30 AM to 9/22/2007 10:00 AM
Type of Event	Motorcycle Rally-Run Celebration
Location	Cameron Park East in Waco, Texas From I-35 North (traveling South) take Exit # 339-Lakeshore, continue West to Martin Luther King (MLK). Go left, Park on right. From 1-35 South (traveling North) take Exit 335C-Martin Luther King (MLK) West to Cameron Park East on your left
Program Agenda	Texas Ride for Recovery Rally Schedule Tentative________________________________________ (subject to change) Saturday September 22, 2007 Location 8:00 AM 10:00 AM - Vendor Check In South Gate 8:00 AM 10:00 AM - Commercial Custom Builders Check In ? Tent 8:30 AM - Ride Registration South Gate 8:30 PM - 4:00 PM Ind. Bike Show & Games Registration South Gate & ? Tent 9:00 AM - First Bike Out South Gate 11:00 AM - Gate Opens to Public North Gate 11:00 AM - Opening Ceremony Dr. Martindale Title Sponsor Stage 11:00 AM - Merchandise Vendors Open Rally Grounds 11:00 AM - Food Vendors Open Food Court 11:00 AM - Childrens Pavilion Opens Celebration Station 11:00 AM - VIP Tent Opens Hooters Tent 11:00 AM 8:00 PM - Voting Commercial Custom Builders ? Tent 12:00 PM - Last Bike In South Gate 1:00 PM - Announce Poker Run Winners Title Sponsor Stage 2:30 PM? - Performing Title Sponsor Stage 3:15 PM? - Dignitaries Speaking Title Sponsor Stage Mayor DuPuy/ Doc Anderson/? 4:O0 PM -? - Performing Title Sponsor Stage 4:30 PM 5:30 PM Bike Games Southeast Grounds 5:30 PM Pauline Reese Texas Music Jam Title Sponsor Stage 5:00 PM 5:45 - Bike Games Winners Announced At Game Site 6:00 PM Individual Bike Entries Must Be in Place ? Tent 6:30 PM -8:00 Individual Bike Show Peoples Choice Voting ? Tent 6:15 PM? Speaking Title Sponsor Stage 7:00 PM - Performing Title Sponsor Stage 8:15 PM - Announce Ind Bike Show Peoples Choice Title Sponsor Stage 8:30 PM Announce Com. Custom Builders Peoples Choice Title Sponsor Stage 8:30 PM - Headliner Title Sponsor Stage 9:00 PM - Merchandise Vendors Close Rally Grounds 10:00 PM - Food Vendors Close Food Court 10:00 PM - Rally Close Rally Grounds
Invited Officials/Presenters	Honorary Chair and Presenter for the 2007 Texas Ride for Recovery Dr. Tim Martindale; Mayor of Waco Virgina DuPuy; State Representative Doc. Anderson.
Expected Number of Participants	3000
Invited Participants/Audience	Everyone. Focus is on the motorcycle community and their families.
Primary Contact	Jamie Allnutt
Address	PO BOX 128 Waco, TX 76703
Phone Number	254-292-2099
Email Address	jallnutt@thefreemancenter.org
Secondary Contact	Kendra Zadnik
Address	PO Box 23151 Waco TX 76702
Phone Number	254-744-9227
Email Address	kendra@livinginwaco.com
Web Site	http://texasrideforrecovery.com/

Event Number	525
Title	Recovery In The Park
Description	An Oxford House Fundraiser that will feature ~ Raffles, Food Vendors, HIV/AIDS testing, Knock your probation officer off his perch dunk tank, Kids Corner (bounce House, games, SAFD Ladder truck) and booths manned by city and county agencies to provide information about services available to those in the low/no income/just starting to build their lives back up category. ~ Golf Tournament ~ 3k/5k run/walk
Date	9/22/2007 12:00 PM to 9/22/2007 5:00 PM
Type of Event	Run, Fundraiser & Festival
Location	San Pedro Park San Antonio, TX 78212 near San Antonio College
Invited Officials/Presenters	~ AA, CA, NA speakers who will share their experience, strength and hope with attendees.
Expected Number of Participants	500
Invited Participants/Audience	~ Live music from the Burning Desires
Primary Contact	Natalie Tejeda
Address	2719 Kerrybrook Ct. San Antonio, TX 78230
Phone Number	210-846-2822
Email Address	natalie.tejeda@saws.org
Secondary Contact	Lisa Hernandez
Address	2719 Kerrybrook Ct. San Antoni TX 78230
Phone Number	210-550-4049
Email Address	lisa.hrndz@yahoo.com
Web Site	http://texasoxfordhouses.org/

Event Number	84
Title	Annual 3-5K Recovery Walk and Family Fun Day
Description	San Antonio's Annual 3K Recovery Walk & Family Fun Day will be held in the Historic Brackenridge Park. A memorable walk through Recovery Lane will take participants on the path of recovery to Success Street. San Antonians of all ages will enjoy the scenic walk and come together for a day of support, fellowship, networking, and fun. San Antonio Fighting Back, Inc. will bring together the local Profit and Non Profit agencies collaborating for the Annual 3K Recovery Walk SAFB style.
Date	9/23/2007 10:00 AM to 9/23/2007 3:00 PM
Type of Event	3K Walk and Family Fun Day
Location	Brackenridge Park (Koehler Pavilion)
Program Agenda	9:00 AM: On site and late registration 10:00 AM: Rally for Recovery 11:00 AM: 3K Walk Starts 12:00 Noon: Texas Style Hamburger ccokout and family picnic in the park 1:30 PM: Exibitors area opens 2:30 PM: Rally Conclusion 3:00 PM: See ya next year
Invited Officials/Presenters	Willie Mitchell, Board Chair San Antonio Fighting Back, Inc. Others To Be Determind (City Council Woman Sheila McNeil)
Expected Number of Participants	500
Invited Participants/Audience	Substance Abuse Treatment Providers Substance Abuse Prevention Educators Advocates Recovery Participants Families General Public
Primary Contact	Boyd Baxter
Address	2803 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78203
Phone Number	(210) 271-7232
Email Address	bbaxter@safb.org
Secondary Contact	Cleo Garcia
Address	2803 E. Commerce San Antoni TX 78203
Phone Number	(210) 271-7232
Email Address	cgarcia@safb.org
Web Site	http://www.safb.org
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Event Number	105
Title	1st Annual Recovery 3K SA Walk
Description	San Antonio Fighting Back and a host of collaborating agencies will have a program, 3K walk, and family picnic in the park to boost awareness of recovery initiatives and celebrate the achievements of all individuals in recovery.
Date	9/23/2007 10:00 AM to 9/23/2007 3:00 PM
Type of Event	3K Walk and Family Picnic
Location	Historic Brackenridge Park (Koehler Pavilion)
Program Agenda	10:00 AM... Rally and entertainment begins on stage on the pavilion deck 10:45 AM... Walk formation begins 11:00 AM... 3K Walk through the park 12:00 noon... Lunch begins to be served - DJ takes stage 2:00 PM... Lunch service ends - End program begins on stage. Praise for accomplishments from the guest speaker. 2:30 PM... Drawing for door prizes and close of event. 3:00 The Clean Up!
Invited Officials/Presenters	Invited; City Council Members Sheila McNeil, Mary Alice Cisneros: Former NFL Super Bowl I and IV player and Chairman for the Board of Directors of San Antonio Fighting Back, Inc. Willie Mitchell
Expected Number of Participants	300
Invited Participants/Audience	All collaborating agencies staff and clients/consumers, individuals and families experiencing recovery, and general public.
Primary Contact	Cleo Garcia
Address	2803 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78203
Phone Number	(210) 271-7232
Email Address	cgarcia@safb.org
Secondary Contact	Boyd Baxter
Address	2803 E Commerce San Antoni TX 78203
Phone Number	(210) 271-7232
Email Address	bbaxter@safb.org
Web Site	http://www.safb.org
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Event Number	545
Title	Join the voices for Recovery
Description	Free food, games and fun for the whole family
Date	9/23/2007 11:00 AM to 9/23/2007 1:00 PM
Type of Event	Celebration
Location	6001 Gulf Freeway Houston, Texas 77011
Expected Number of Participants	200
Primary Contact	Anna Gonzales
Address	204 Clifton Houston , TX 77011
Phone Number	713-926-9491
Email Address	agonzales@aamainc.us

Event Number	579
Title	IMPACT Recovery Celebration
Description	IMPACT invites you to the Substance Abuse Program OPEN HOUSE! We celebrate Recovery Month with those whose voices need to be heard. Join in the celebration!
Date	9/27/2007 2:00 PM to 9/27/2007 4:00 PM
Type of Event	Open House
Location	HACS/ Joseph Hines Clinic 1710 West 25th Stree Houston, Texas 77008
Invited Officials/Presenters	State Senator Mario Gallegos Jr.
Expected Number of Participants	100
Invited Participants/Audience	Open to the community
Primary Contact	Sonya Adams- Gonzales
Address	3730 Kirby Dr. Suite 350 Houston, TX 77098
Phone Number	713-526-0555
Email Address	sadams@hacstxs.org
Secondary Contact	Etalia Castillo
Address	3730 Kirby Dr. Suite 350 Houston TX 77098
Phone Number	713-526-0555
Email Address	ecastillo@hacstxs.org
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Event Number	309
Title	Autumn Restoration Celebration Dinner
Description	Come celebrate life restoration! An evening of fun-filled activities is planned, including fine dining at the Spring Chateau, live gospel music, and the real-life testimonies of students in recovery at Teen Challenge.
Date	9/27/2007 6:00 PM to 9/27/2007 9:00 PM
Type of Event	Dinner
Location	Madison Square at Spring Chateau 4010 FM 2920 Spring, TX 77388
Program Agenda	Hosted by the Magnolia Campus of Teen Challenge of South Texas, the evening will include dinner, entertainment from a live gospel quartet, a choral presentation from the Teen Challenge Trophies of Grace Choir, and select testimonies of adult male students from the center whose lives are being restored.
Expected Number of Participants	300
Invited Participants/Audience	All are welcome to celebrate with us. Please call in advance to reserve your tickets. Tickets are $25, with table reservations also available.
Primary Contact	Hal Neely
Address	30310 Misty Meadow Dr Magnolia, TX 77355
Phone Number	281-259-5600
Email Address	hal@teenchallengesouthtx.com
Web Site	http://www.teenchallengesouthtx.com

Event Number	581
Title	Getting Someone with a Drinking Problem to Slow Down/Stop/Admit The Problem
Description	What is Alcoholism and is it always inherited? Does everyone who drinks too much become an alcoholic? Alcohol with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder; Depression or Anxiety Disorders Treating the Alcoholic consists of Inpatient, Outpatient and Support Groups; AA and ALANON Understanding Post-Acute-Withdrawal Symptoms and the impact on relapse
Date	9/27/2007 7:00 PM to 9/27/2007 8:30 PM
Type of Event	Free Community Evening Lecture
Location	Mission Vista Behavioral Health Center 14747 Jones Maltsberger San Antonio, TX 78247 210-757-9432
Program Agenda	An evening with Dr. Harry Croft on the above discussions.
Invited Officials/Presenters	Dr. Harry Croft A local psychiatrist who is triple board certified in:Adult Psychiatry, Sex Therapy and Addiction Medicine. Dr. Croft has lectured in all 50 states and 7 foreign countries. His love for teaching has resulted in his appearance on TV, radio and internet for over 20 years.
Expected Number of Participants	100
Invited Participants/Audience	General public and professionals
Primary Contact	Lynda DePanicis
Address	14747 Jones Maltsberger San Antonio, TX 78247
Phone Number	210-757-9432
Email Address	lynda.depanicis@psysolutions.com
Web Site	http://www.missionvistabhc.com

Event Number	111
Title	Cenikor's 40th Anniversary Celebration: Presenting the Change of a Lifetime Community Awards
Description	The Cenikor, a long-term non-profit Therapeutic Community that has existed for 40 years will recognize the City, County, and State, individuals, corporations and foundations that annually go beyond the call of duty to help people in recovery. This will be a time to affect the community about recovery issues in our society. It will serve as a way to highlight the accomplishments of Cenikor and its graduates. Other Cenikor Celebrations will take place in Baton Rouge and Fort Worth.
Date	9/28/2007 11:30 AM to 9/28/2007 1:30 PM
Type of Event	Luncheon
Location	Hilton Americas Downtown Houston Texas
Program Agenda	Lunch and speakers 11:30 - 1:00 PM
Invited Officials/Presenters	Award Recipients/Honorees: Mayor Bill White, Judge Robert Eckels, Norriseal, The Hamill Foundation Honorary Chairperson Jim McIngvale of Gallery Furniture
Expected Number of Participants	250
Invited Participants/Audience	Open to the public - Cenikor supporters- Recovery Professionals and elected officials Sponsorships: $5,000 Benefactor - $3,000 Sustaining - $2,000 Supporter
Primary Contact	Denise Hicks
Address	7676 Hillmont Street, Suite 190 Houston, TX 77040
Phone Number	713-266-9944
Email Address	dhicks@cenikor.org
Web Site	http://www.cenikor.org

Event Number	612
Title	Worship Service
Description	Dallas Fellewship Prison Ministry hosts the worship and communion service followed by AY presentation of a Drug Awareness Workshop at 3:00 p.m.
Date	9/29/2007 9:29:00 AM
Type of Event	Faith Based Organization observance prison ministry
Location	Dallas Fellowship SDA Church 5014 Bonnie View Rd Dallas, TX 75241
Program Agenda	Woship service will focus on ex-offenders who have chosen recovery and a drug awareness workshop for parents and youth.
Invited Officials/Presenters	Bro. Kenneth Wade, Speaker Elder Luke Wallace, South West Regional Conference Office
Expected Number of Participants	3
Invited Participants/Audience	Special invitation to XO's and loved ones/family and general public.
Primary Contact	Pat Holt
Address	622 W. Camp Wisdom Rd Duncalville, TX 75116-2545
Phone Number	972-900-6574
Email Address	holt.patricia@sbcglobal.net

Event Number	442
Title	National Recovery Month
Description	Hot dogs, cokes and water will be provided. Activites for the children and entertainment will be provided.
Date	9/29/2007 11:00 AM to 9/29/2007 1:00 PM
Type of Event	Festival
Location	TBA
Expected Number of Participants	200
Invited Participants/Audience	Children, youth and families
Primary Contact	Anna Gonzales
Address	204 Clifton Houston , TX 77011
Phone Number	(713) 926-9491
Email Address	agonzales@aamainc.us

Event Number	90
Title	OPEN MIC
Description	This event allows individuals that are in recovery to share their strenght, hope and courage, we focus on the women that has transitioned through Vision House and their families.
Date	9/29/2007 11:30 AM to 9/29/2007 4:00 PM
Type of Event	OPEN MIC Annual National Recovery Month Event
Location	Center for Non Profit 2900 Live Oak Dallas TX
Program Agenda	Prayer Introduction of present and past Vision House residents. MIC Open to share... Lunch Poetry Reading Moment of Silence for the addict thats still suffering. Closing
Expected Number of Participants	90
Invited Participants/Audience	Individauls and their families that are in the recovery program. The women past and presentresidents of Vision House.
Primary Contact	Tabitha Pennon
Address	P.O Box 852805 Mesquite, TX 75181- 2805
Phone Number	(972) 222-7297
Email Address	t_pennon1@yahoo.com
Web Site	http://www.texasvisionhouse.org

Event Number	234
Title	3rd Annual Recovery in the Park
Description	All day FREE concert headlined by Ray Wylie Hubbard & friends. Fellowship, great food, kids activities, fun for all!!
Date	9/29/2007 12:00 PM to 9/29/2007 11:00 PM
Type of Event	Sober Celebration, Concert, food, kids activities
Location	Louis Hays Park Kerrville, Texas
Program Agenda	Music, Food, Celebration, kids activities Raffle benefitting the SIMS Foundation
Invited Officials/Presenters	Ray Wylie Hubbard Marc Benno & the Neo Nightcrawlers 72 Shawn Pander Bekah Kelso The Resentments Nicole Mauricio Sponsors: La Hacienda Treatment Center Serenity Foundation of Texas Austin Recovery Mark Houston Recovery Hazel Street Memorial Herman PARC Archway Recovery
Expected Number of Participants	3000
Invited Participants/Audience	Everyone that wants to Celebrate Sobriety
Primary Contact	La Hacienda Treatment Center
Address	PO Box 1 Hunt, TX 78024
Phone Number	830-238-4222
Email Address	info@recoveryinthepark.com
Web Site	http://www.recoveryinthepark.com
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Event Number	324
Title	Stars of Recovery
Description	Seimi-Formal Banquet to honor those who help the ones who come into recovery.
Date	9/29/2007 7:00 PM to 9/30/2007 12:30 AM
Type of Event	Semi-Formal Banquet
Location	The Radisson Grand Ballroom 11350 LBJ Freeway Dallas, Texas 75238
Program Agenda	7:00 - 7:30 PM Open 7:30 - 7:40 PM Welcome and Prayer by Michelle Daley, Immediate Past President for the Dallas Chapter of The Texas Association of Addiction Professionals (TAAP) 7:45 - 8:15 PM Plated meal with sax solo 8:15 - 8:30 PM Thank you from Dallas Chapter of TAAP President, Paula Heller-Garland 8:30 - 8:45 PM Words from State TAAP President, Phyllis Gardner 8:45 - 9:00 PM Words from National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors President, Pat Greer 9:00 - 9:15 PM A Legislative Update from Robert Miles, TAAP State Legislative Board 9:15 - 9:30 PM Door Prizes given out by Rick Bingham, Dallas Chapter TAAP President-Elect The Evening MC will be Brent O'Bannon Dance until Midnight
Invited Officials/Presenters	Dallas-Fort Worth area counselors, recovering community and legislative representatives.
Expected Number of Participants	350
Invited Participants/Audience	Dallas-Fort Worth area counselors, recovering community and legislative representatives.
Primary Contact	Paula Garland
Address	2510 Electronic Lane, Suite 904 Dallas, TX 75220
Phone Number	214-350-1188
Email Address	lcdctraining@yahoo.com
Web Site	http://www.taap.org