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New Hampshire

Event Number	129
Title	Gratitude in the Park & Walk for Recovery -- SAMHSA Sponsored
Description	4th Annual Recovery Month Picnic in the park, and the 1st Annual Walk for Recovery sponsored by Friends of Recovery NH. 3rd Movement will be playing.
Date	9/24/2005
Type of Event	Picnic and Walk
Location	Greely Park, Nashua, New Hampshire
Program Agenda	9:45 a.m. Walkers meet at City Hall, 229 Main St 10:00 a.m. Walk begins (about 1.5 miles) 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Gratitude in the Park 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Family Cookout Noon 3:00 p.m. Concert by 3rd Movement Softball, Kids Games and Volleyball
Expected Number of Participants	300
Invited Participants/Audience	All members of the community are invited to attend.
Primary Contact	Mary Bock
Address	151 Pine Street Nashua, NH 03060
Phone Number	603-883-5979
Email Address	nhted@comcast.net
Secondary Contact	Karen Leach-Dorius
Address	261 Broad Street Nashua, NH 03063
Phone Number	603 889-2413
Email Address	kldori@aol.com
Web Site	http://www.fornh.org

Event Number	145
Title	Miracles Happen March: Celebrate the Power of Recovery—SAMHSA Sponsored as a Bi-State event with NH & VT
Description	A walk across the Route 4 bridge from White River Junction, VT to Old West Lebanon, NH and gather for speakers, entertainment and refreshments.
Date	9/16/2005
Type of Event	Walk across the bridge
Location	White River Junction, VT
Program Agenda	5:15 p.m. Gather at the Turning Point Recovery Center 5:30 p.m. Walk across the Route 4 bridge to Old West Lebanon and turn around and walk back to the municipal building covered podium. 6 p.m. to 7:45 At Municipal Building, celebration begins with welcome, introduction of dignitaries, followed by first-person recovery stories and closing 7:45 p.m. Return to Turning Point Club 8 to 9 p.m. 12 Step Meeting
Invited Officials/Presenters:	Dr. C. Everett Koop Governor James Douglas NH First Lady Susan Lynch Dr. Charles Curie Dr. Westley Clark
Expected Number of Participants	200
Invited Participants/Audience	Everyone from both states is invited.
Primary Contact	Sherry Calkins
Address	One Medical Center Drive Lebanon, NH 03756
Phone Number	603-653-1912
Email Address	Sherry.Calkins@Hitchcock.org
Secondary Contact	Mark Helijas
Address	85 North Main White River Junction, VT 05001
Phone Number	(802) 295-5206
Email Address	mhelijas@sover.net
Flier/Media:	mms://overhill.health.org/asf1/3CSAT/R2R-05/NHevent145PSA.wma

Event Number	478
Title	Journey to the Promises: NE Regional Woman to Woman Conference
Description	This is a statewide conference for women in recovery. It is being planned for women in Belnap County.
Date	9/30/2005 9:00:00 AM to 10/2/2005
Type of Event	conference
Location	Nashua Sheraton Hotel Nashua, NH (For Info 603-528-5013)
Program Agenda
Expected Number of Participants	300
Primary Contact	Ruth Castonguay
Address	53 Bucks Court Laconia, NH 03246
Phone Number	603-528-5013
Email Address	Rubyma1@asti.net

Event Number	477
Title	Recovery Sunday
Description	The ministers talked about addictions and recovery in their sermons.
Date	9/25/2005 10:30:00 AM
Type of Event	message from the pulpit
Location	Unitarian Church Laconia, NH
Program Agenda
Expected Number of Participants	50
Primary Contact	Judith Buswell
Address	One Mill Plaza Laconia, NH 03246
Phone Number	603-528-3185
Email Address	jsbuwell@bccj.org

Event Number	476
Title	Recovery Sunday
Description	The ministers talked about addictions and recovery in their sermons.
Date	9/25/2005 9:30:00 AM
Type of Event	message from the pulpit
Location	Congregational Church Veterans Square Laconia, NH
Program Agenda
Expected Number of Participants	125
Primary Contact	Judith Buswell
Address	One Mill Plaza Laconia, NH 03246
Phone Number	603-528-3185
Email Address	jsbuwell@bccj.org

Event Number	475
Title	Horizons Counseling Benefit Auction
Description	The Horizons Counseling Center is a treatment center for alcohol and drug addictions. This is a benefit auction they hold in September. There will be materials and fact sheets about addictions and Recovery Month to be distributed.
Date	9/24/2005 6:00:00 PM
Type of Event	auction
Location	Congregational Church, Veterans Sq, Laconia, NH
Program Agenda
Expected Number of Participants	150
Primary Contact	Jacqui Abikoff
Address	25 Country Club Road Gilford, NH 03249
Phone Number	603-524-8005
Email Address	jabikoff@verizon.net

Event Number	474
Title	Speaker's Bureau Presentation/Lakes Region Rotary
Description	We paired addictions professional with a member in the recovery community to make brief pres on recovery to members of service and professional organizations.
Date	9/20/2005 7:00:00 AM
Type of Event	presentations
Location	Water Street Caf Water St, Laconia, NH
Program Agenda
Expected Number of Participants	30
Primary Contact	Judith Buswell
Address	One Mill Plaza Laconia, NH 03246
Phone Number	603-528-3185
Email Address	jsbuwell@bccj.org

Event Number	473
Title	Speaker's Bureau Presentation/Laconia Kiwanis
Description	We paired addictions professional with a member in the recovery community to make brief pres on recovery to members of service and professional organizations.
Date	9/18/2005 6:00:00 PM
Type of Event	presentations
Location	Pheasant Ridge Country Club Gilford, NH
Program Agenda
Expected Number of Participants	30
Primary Contact	Judith Buswell
Address	One Mill Plaza Laconia, NH 03246
Phone Number	603-528-3185
Email Address	jsbuwell@bccj.org

Event Number	471
Title	Core Fall Festival and Youth Dance
Description	This is part of prevention coalition that covers Belnap county. They are having a festival that focuses on prevention by showing different family/youth activities. There is a county-wide youth sober dance at 8pm.
Date	9/17/2005 3:00:00 PM
Type of Event	festival and dance
Location	Prescott Park, Meredith, NH
Program Agenda
Expected Number of Participants	675
Primary Contact	Renee Rockwell
Address	Interlakes High School, Laker Lane Meredith, NH 03253
Phone Number	603-279-6162
Email Address	rrockwell@interlakes.org

Event Number	472
Title	Recovery Sunday
Description	The ministers talked about addictions and recovery in their sermons.
Date	9/17/2005 11:00:00 AM
Type of Event	message from the pulpit
Location	Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church Lakeport, NH
Program Agenda
Expected Number of Participants	75
Primary Contact	Judith Buswell
Address	One Mill Plaza Laconia, NH 03246
Phone Number	603-528-3185
Email Address	jsbuwell@bccj.org

Event Number	470
Title	Speaker's Bureau Presentation/Tilton-Northfield Rotary
Description	We paired addictions professional with a member in the recovery community to make brief pres on recovery to members of service and professional organizations.
Date	9/14/2005 11:15:00 PM
Type of Event	presentations
Location	Lochmere Golf & Country Club Rte 3, Tilton, NH
Program Agenda
Expected Number of Participants	30
Primary Contact	Judith Buswell
Address	One Mill Plaza Laconia, NH 03246
Phone Number	603-528-3185
Email Address	jsbuwell@bccj.org

Event Number	469
Title	Speaker's Bureau Presentation/Belmont Rotary
Description	We paired addictions professional with a member in the recovery community to make brief pres on recovery to members of service and professional organizations.
Date	9/13/2005 5:15:00 PM
Type of Event	presentations
Location	Lochmere Golf & Country Club Rte 3, Tilton, NH
Program Agenda
Expected Number of Participants	30
Primary Contact	Judith Buswell
Address	One Mill Plaza Laconia, NH 03246
Phone Number	603-528-3185
Email Address	jsbuwell@bccj.org

Event Number	468
Title	National Recovery Month LRGHealthcare Today
Description	This was a panel discussion on addictions and Recovery Month. This is public access TV.
Date	9/13/2005 4:00:00 AM
Type of Event	Public Access TV
Location	Lakes Region Public Access TV Channel 25
Program Agenda
Expected Number of Participants	20,000
Primary Contact	Sue Caldon
Address	One Mill Plaza Laconia, NH 03246
Phone Number	603-527-2644
Email Address	scaldon@lrgh.org

Event Number	467
Title	National Recovery Month LRGHealthcare Today
Description	This was a panel discussion on addictions and Recovery Month. This is public access TV.
Date	9/12/2005 8:00:00 PM
Type of Event	Public Access TV
Location	Lakes Region Public Access TV Channel 25
Program Agenda
Expected Number of Participants	20,000
Primary Contact	Sue Caldon
Address	80 Highland Street Laconia, NH 03246
Phone Number	603-528-3185
Email Address	scaldon@lrgh.org

Event Number	465
Title	Recovery Sunday
Description	The ministers talked about addictions and recovery in their sermons. This sermon was broadcast on public access TV.
Date	9/11/2005 10:00:00 AM to 9/11/2005 10:30:00 AM
Type of Event	message from the pulpit
Location	Center Harbor Christian Church Bean Rd Center Harbor, NH
Program Agenda
Expected Number of Participants	100+
Primary Contact	Judith Buswell
Address	One Mill Plaza Laconia, NH 03246
Phone Number	603-528-3185
Email Address	jsbuwell@bccj.org

Event Number	466
Title	Recovery Sunday
Description	The ministers talked about addictions and recovery in their sermons.
Date	9/11/2005 10:00:00 AM to 9/11/2005 10:30:00 AM
Type of Event	message from the pulpit
Location	Gilmanton Community Church
Program Agenda
Expected Number of Participants	75+
Primary Contact	Judith Buswell
Address	One Mill Plaza Laconia, NH 03246
Phone Number	603-528-3185
Email Address	jsbuwell@bccj.org

Event Number	464
Title	Laconia Multicultural Day
Description	Friends of Recovery hosted a display table at a day-long event that highlighted diversity in the community. This was a huge event including displays, food, arts and crafts from different cultures around the world.
Date	9/10/2005 9:00:00 AM to 9/10/2005 3:00:00 PM
Type of Event	Display/Exhibit
Location	Downtown Laconia
Program Agenda
Expected Number of Participants	1,000
Primary Contact	Judith Buswell
Address	One Mill Plaza Laconia, NH 03246
Phone Number	603-528-3185
Email Address	jsbuwell@bccj.org

Event Number	362
Title	LRGHealthcare Today
Description	LRGHealthcare hosts a panel discussion on Recovery Month
Date	9/9/2005 5:00:00 PM to 9/9/2005 5:30:00 PM
Type of Event	Public Access TV Program
Location	Laconia, NH
Program Agenda
Expected Number of Participants	26,000
Primary Contact	Denise Beauchaine
Address	LR Public Access TV Huot Tech Ctr, 345 Union Ave Laconia, NH 03246
Phone Number	603-528-3070
Email Address	notice@lrpa.org

Event Number	463
Title	National Recovery Month LRGHealthcare Today
Description	This was a panel discussion on addictions and Recovery Month. This is public access TV.
Date	9/9/2005 5:00:00 AM
Type of Event	Public Access TV
Location	Lakes Region Public Access TV Channel 25 This broadcast will take place at 5:00am and 5:00pm.
Program Agenda
Expected Number of Participants	20,000
Primary Contact	Sue Caldon
Address	80 Highland Street Laconia, NH 03246
Phone Number	603-527-2644
Email Address	scaldon@lrgh.org

Event Number	462
Title	Speaker's Bureau Presentation/Meredith Kiwanis
Description	We paired addictions professionals with a member in the recovery community to make brief presentations on recovery to members of service and professional organizations.
Date	9/8/2005 7:00:00 AM
Type of Event	presentations
Location	Maurices Family Restaurant Moultonboro
Program Agenda
Expected Number of Participants	30
Primary Contact	Judith Buswell
Address	One Mill Plaza Laconia, NH 03246
Phone Number	603-528-3185
Email Address	jsbuwell@bccj.org

Event Number	461
Title	National Recovery Month LRGHealthcare Today
Description	This was a panel discussion on Addictions and Recovery Month. This is public access TV.
Date	9/6/2005 4:00:00 AM
Type of Event	Public Access TV
Location	Lakes Region Public Access TV Channel 25
Program Agenda
Expected Number of Participants	20,000
Primary Contact	Sue Caldon
Address	80 Highland Street Laconia, NH 03246
Phone Number	603-527-2644
Email Address	scaldon@lrgh.org

Event Number	460
Title	National Recovery Month LRGHealthcare Today
Description	This was a panel discussion on addictions and Recovery Month. This is public access TV.
Date	9/5/2005 8:00:00 PM
Type of Event	Public Access TV
Location	Lakes Region Public Access TV Channel 25
Program Agenda
Expected Number of Participants	20,000
Primary Contact	Sue Caldon
Address	80 Highland Street Laconia, NH 03246
Phone Number	603-527-2644
Email Address	scaldon@lrgh.org

Event Number	459
Title	National Recovery Month LRGHealthcare Today
Description	This was a panel discussion on addictions and Recovery Month. This is public access TV.
Date	9/2/2005 5:00:00 AM
Type of Event	Public Access TV
Location	Lakes Region Public Access TV Channel 25
Program Agenda
Expected Number of Participants	20,000
Primary Contact	Sue Caldon
Address	80 Highland Street Laconia, NH 03246
Phone Number	603-527-2644
Email Address	scaldon@lrgh.org

Event Number	458
Title	Pot Luck Luncheon
Description	This luncheon was held at the National Brody program and was a celebration of recovery.
Date	9/1/2005 1:00:00 PM
Type of Event	luncheon
Location	Nathan Brody Program 25 Fairview St, Laconia< NH
Program Agenda
Expected Number of Participants	50
Primary Contact	Sue Caldon
Address	80 Highland Street Laconia, NH 03246
Phone Number	603-527-2644
Email Address	scaldon@lrgh.org

Event Number	457
Title	Mailing of Signed Petitions/Brief Presentation
Description	Walkers of the Recovery Walk deposited the petitions in the mailbox at the post office. The petitions were to urge legislators to support treatment for alcohol and drug abuse.
Date	9/1/2005 1:00:00 PM
Type of Event	gathering and presentation
Location	Laconia Post Office Church Street Laconia, NH
Program Agenda
Expected Number of Participants	50
Invited Participants/Audience	general public
Primary Contact	Judith Buswell
Address	One Mill Plaza Laconia, NH 03246
Phone Number	603-528-3185
Email Address	jsbuwell@bccj.org

Event Number	455
Title	Press Briefings/Presentations
Description	Presentations, awards, and comments were made by members of the recovery community. This event was targeted for the media.
Date	9/1/2005 11:15:00 AM
Type of Event	presentations
Location	Belnap County Complex County Drive Laconia, NH
Program Agenda
Invited Officials/Presenters:	County commissioners attended and offered an official proclamation for Belnap County.
Expected Number of Participants	100+
Invited Participants/Audience	This event was intended for the media
Primary Contact	Judith Buswell
Address	One Mill Plaza Laconia, NH 03246
Phone Number	603-528-3185
Email Address	jsbuwell@bccj.org

Event Number	361
Title	Press Briefing
Description	Launching of "Voice of Recovery - Lakes Region" project; presentation of Partners in Recovery Appreciation awards; reading of Proclamation by County Commissioners; Reading and Distribution of petition in support of treatment and recovery that will be mailed to 200 NH legislators etc
Date	9/1/2005 11:15:00 AM
Location	County Complex Laconia, NH
Program Agenda
Invited Officials/Presenters:	County Commissioners
Expected Number of Participants	50+
Invited Participants/Audience	Open Members of Recovery communities
Primary Contact	Judith Buswell
Address	One Mill Plaza Laconia, NH 03246
Phone Number	603-528-3185
Email Address	jsbuswell@bccj.org
Web Site	http://www.bccj.org

Event Number	454
Title	National Recovery Month LRGHealthcare Today
Description	This was a panel discussion on addictions and recovery month broadcast on public access TV. Broadcasts were at 9:00am and 12:00am.
Date	9/1/2005 9:00:00 AM
Type of Event	Public Access TV
Location	Lakes Region Public Access TV Channel 25
Program Agenda
Expected Number of Participants	20,000
Primary Contact	Sue Caldon
Address	80 Highland Street Laconia, NH 03246
Phone Number	603-527-2644
Email Address	scaldon@lrgh.org

Event Number	456
Title	Recovery Walk
Description	This followed an awards and presentation ceremony. This event was a walk from the press briefing to the post office carrying signed petitions urging our representatives to support treatment and prevention around alcohol and drugs. We had 220 signatures which were mailed to about 200 legislators. There were some state officials included. This was a 2-mile walk. Had a police escort and a brief ceremony outside the post office where the petition was explained and the walkers deposited the petitions in the mailbox. Media attended.
Date	9/1/2005 12:15:00 AM
Type of Event	walk
Location	Begin at County Complex; End at Laconia Post Office
Program Agenda
Expected Number of Participants	50
Invited Participants/Audience	General public
Primary Contact	Judith Buswell
Address	One Mill Plaza Laconia, NH 03246
Phone Number	603-528-3185
Email Address	jsbuwell@bccj.org

Event Number	238
Title	Belknap County Walk for Recovery
Description	By Proclamantion from the County Commissioners, Belkap County,NH is participating in the 16th. annual observance of National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month. A variety activities and programs are planned during the month, including stories and information that will be shared with faith communities thoughout the County. The kick-off event is a Recovery Walk on September 1 in the City of Laconia.
Date	9/1/2005
Type of Event	Walk for Recovery/Open House Buffet
Location	Laconia NH. The Walk begins at the County Offices registration at 10:45 AM. Media Briefing occurs at 11:15 Recovery Walks starts at 12:15 1:00 Post Office Compley Presentation of Letters and Proclamation. 1:15 "Pot Luck Lunch"/Open House at the Nathan Brody Center.
Program Agenda	Laconia NH. The Walk begins at the County Offices -registration at 10:45 AM. Media Briefing occurs at 11:15 Recovery Walks starts at 12:15 1:00 Post Office Complex Presentation of Letters and Proclamation. 1:15 "Pot Luck Lunch"/Open House at the Nathan Brody Center.
Invited Officials/Presenters:	Mayor County Commissioners Members of Friends of Recovery-NH Local State Legislative Officials
Expected Number of Participants	100 plus
Invited Participants/Audience	Members of the Recovery Community:Individuals in Recovery, Families, Friends, and Allies. General Public Health Care Providers Members of Faith Based Organizations. Anyone supportive of Recovery and efforts to increase means to assist others to find help for the disease of addiction.
Primary Contact	Ruth Castonguay
Address	53 Bucks Court Laconia, NH 03246
Phone Number	603-528-5013
Email Address	officeclerk264@yahoo.com
Secondary Contact	Denise H. Devlin
Address	FOR-NH 1492 Elm St. Manchester, NH 03101
Phone Number	603-647-4629
Email Address	neias@mva.net

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