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Recovery Month 2003 Kick Off

EVENT DATES AND SUMMARIES

EVENT DATES AND SUMMARIES

 

City

State

Date

Contact Info

Event Title

Event Summary

Attendees

Albuquerque

NM

20-Sep

Gwen Packard

Morning House

505-352-0776

Recovery Month Pow Wow

Over 200 people attended a Recovery Month Pow Wow.  Representatives from American Indian Health Science and Engineering Society, Albuquerque Indian Health Service were on hand to join in the celebration.

500

Anchorage

AL

27-Sep

Marlene M. Adams

AKEELA

907-565-1234

2nd Annual Sobriety Celebration

Second Annual Sobriety Celebration included Alaska Native games, foods, arts and crafts and family games.  Anchorage Mayor Begich and Lt. Governor Lehman were on hand to join Dr. H. Westley Clark and 500 community members in the celebration.

500

Ann Arbor

MI

7-Oct

Jess Antanaitis

Dawn Farm

734-973-7892

Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do: Part I

23 people took part in a two-part community education program to learn about adolescent alcohol and drug problems.

28

Ann Arbor

MI

21-Oct

Jess Antanaitis

Dawn Farm

734-973-7892

Dawn Farm Education Series

35 people participated in the Dawn Farm Education series Kick-Off.  This free workshop series educates people about chemical dependency.

36

Atlanta

GA

15-Sep

Stacia Murphy, David Whiters

NCADD

History of Addiction Seminar

100 people attended an all-day seminar where the history of addiction was discussed, and persons in recovery joined a local official and a local artist in creating murals celebrating recovery. 

100

Baltimore

MD

25-Sep

Paula Minsk, Stacia Murphy

NCADD

Lunch with Frank DeFord

Over 250 people attended a

 luncheon with Frank DeFord, a novelist/sports journalist, and educational seminar to address workplace and employment issues for people in recovery.

250

Baton Rouge

LA

6-Sep

Samantha Hope-Atkins

225-806-8552

 

Louisiana Recovery Day-SoberJam!-

Family Day of Events--Live Music, Public Education & Information Fair, and Children's Arts/Crafts

Play center.

1700

Berkley

CA

26-Sep

Barbara Coleman

ATOD

510-981-5218

Treatment & Prevention Works

150 people gathered at MLK Civic Center Park to take part in activities, which included awards and recognition of programs, client testimonials, moment of silence and entertainment.

150

Billings

MT

24-Sep

Anna DeCrane

SAMHSA

406-259-2362

Billings Recovery Month Youth Wellbriety Conference

Over 160 people attended the Youth Wellbriety Conference held at Montana State University   The Native American games and play by the Great Falls Public Schools were the highlight of the conference.

200

Binghamton

NY

13-Sep

Ruthy Mitchell

607-722-0340

Join the Voices for Recovery

150 people took part in a

candlelight vigil followed by

a dance in the gym with a DJ

and refreshments.

150

Birmingham

AL

21-Sep

Char Jones, Stacia Murphy

On Recovery Sunday

On Recovery Sunday, an

interfaith community celebration was held, featuring speakers Dr. H. Westley Clark and Stacia

Murphy along with musical

contributions from choirs and instrumentalists.  100 guests attended this event.

100

Boise

ID

27-Sep

Bethany Gadzinski

SoberFest

More than 450 people gathered in Ann Morrison Park for Boise's first SoberFest.  Idaho First Lady Patricia Kempthorne, State Senators Cecil Ingram, Hal Bunderson, Elliot Werk and Mike Burkett were all in attendance.

450

Boston

MA

30-Sep

Maryann Frangules

MOAR Project

617-423-6627

Recovery Month Celebration Day

200 people marched to City Hall, where several officials and people in recovery addressed the crowd.

200

Carolina

Puerto Rico

12-Sep

Cieni Rodriguez

Oficina de control de Drogas

787-725-3400

Bicycle Ride

400 community members attended ten two-hour forums between 9/12 and 9/21, and over 700 people participated in a bicycle ride from Los Angeles Urbanization to Roberto Clemente Sport City in Carolina, Puerto Rico.

400

Chesapeake

VA

25-Sep

Dr. Jeffrey Shelton

Chesapeake CSB

757-547-3336

Special Public Forum

40 guests attended the Chesapeake Special Forum to discuss what every family should know about substance abuse.

40

Chicago

IL

6-Sep

Fenlis Jefferson

Illinois Association of Extended Care

312-458-9008

Illinois Association Of Extended Care Annual Recovery Olympics

The Recovery Olympics featured more than 300 people participating in athletic events that celebrate the health and wellness of those in recovery.

300

Cincinnati

OH

12-Sep

Tony Martinez

Hamilton Company

513-621-7202

National Recovery Month Celebration

25 people attended a press conference where Ohio First Lady Hope Taft will spoke on the importance of prevention and treatment of substance abuse. Local persons in recovery also spoke and literature on services was disseminated.

25

Cleveland

OH

9-Sep

Judy Write

Compass House & Northern Ohio Recovery Community

440-246-5111

Celebrating Health Banquet

550 people joined in the Compass House & Northern Ohio Recovery Community Banquet.  Casey Coleman, sports commentator for the Cleveland Browns and Indians, spoke and about his victories with recovery and Dr. H. Westley Clark delivered the Keynote address.  First Lady Hope Taft and Gary Tester the newly appointed Director for the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services also attended and spoke.

550

Cleveland

OH

14-Sep

Judy Write

Compass House & Northern Ohio Recovery Community

440-246-5111

Celebrating Health Golf Outing

50 people participated in a "Recovery Month" golf outing.

50

Columbus

OH

18-Sep

Stacey Frohnapfel Hasson

Ohio Dept. of Alcohol & Drug Addiction Services

614-644-8456

Recovery Rally and Advocacy Day

Recovery Rally and Advocacy Day resulted in over 700 supporters celebrating recovery and calling for more treatment services and funding for existing services.   Ohio State Representative Lynn Olman was in attendance.

700

Cranston

RI

17-Sep

Elizabeth Kretchman

Division of Behavioral Health

401-462-0644

Division of Behavioral Health Recovery Month Event

100 community members joined the Division of Behavioral Health to celebrate Health Recovery Month.  Information tables and speakers were on hand to provide information on such topics as Hepatitis C, Bueprenorphine, and recovery issues.

100

Dallas

TX

25-Sep

Joe Powell

Association of Persons Affected by Addictions

214-634-2722

Discrimination against People in Recovery from Alcohol and Drugs

200 people attended a Town Forum: "Ending Discrimination Against People in Recovery from Alcohol and Drug Problems."

200

Dallas

TX

3-Sep

Joe Powell

Association of Persons Affected by Addictions

214-634-2722

Recovery Month Kickoff

The APAA (Association for Persons Affected by Addictions) is hosting a city-wide Kickoff celebration.

200

Denton

MD

15-Sep

Ann Ferkler

Caroline Counseling Center

410-479-3501

Celebrating Recovery

40 people attended an open house to see services offered and to view the new building.

40

Detroit

MI

13-Sep

Ben Jones

NCADD of Greater Detroit

800-388-9891

Join the Voices of Recovery: Celebrating Health Parade

A 5,000-person recovery parade ending at Bell Isle for a picnic and celebration.

5000

El Paso

TX

5-Oct

Ben Bass

Recovery Alliance

915-630-8513

Recovery Under The Stars

Recovery Under the Stars is an open-air concert that starts in the afternoon with a picnic, volleyball, softball, Frisbees and after dark the music begins It was attended by over 400 people.  Mayor Joe Wardy was also a guest.

400

Fall River

MA

27-Sep

Don Drake

Steppingstone Inc.

508-674-2788 ext. 106

Steppingstone's Women's Voices United

150 people took part in a family picnic for women currently in treatment and program alumni.  Mayor of Fall River, Edward Lambert was guest speaker.

150

Falls Church

VA

26-Sep

Margaret Kollay

Fairfax Co. Govt.

703-934-8772

Creating Competence: Everyday Courage in a Turbulent World

The Fairfax County 22nd Annual Substance Abuse Conference was on the topic of compassion fatigue and it was attended by 150 community members.

150

Falls Church

VA

26-Sep

Margaret Kollay

Fairfax Co. Govt.

703-934-8772

Substance Abuse Workshop

260 people participated in the Fairfax County Substance Abuse Workshops.

260

Fargo

AR

25-Sep

Angela Courtney

501-734-1140

Press conference

25 people attended a Press Conference, which highlighted the correlation between smoking and substance use.

25

Gallatin

TN

10-Sep

Dan Hoyle

Pathfinders

615-452-5688

Pathfinders 15-year Anniversary Event & Recovery Month Barbeque

The Pathfinder's 15-year Anniversary Recovery Month Barbeque was attended by 120 community members.

120

Georgetown

DE

24-Sep

Shay Lipshitz

Brandywine Counseling

302-856-4700 ext. 11

Project Renewal Open House

Celebrate new program for homeless addicts and a proclamation by Governor Ruth Ann Minner and remarks by Director of the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Renata Henry, followed by facility tour and refreshments.

150

Grant Pass

OR

17-Sep

Casey Black

Grant Pass Drug Court Members

541-446-7171 ext. 232

Drug Courts Celebrating Recovery

100 participants took part in the "Drug Courts Celebrating Recovery Softball Tournament."

100

Greenville

NC

13-Sep

David Ames

Pitt County Mental Health Center

252-413-1600

Forum on Substance Abuse

180 members of the community took part in a all-day forum to discuss substance abuse and develop a community action plan.

180

Greenville

NC

28-Sep

David Ames

Pitt County Mental Health Center

252-413-1600

Health Fair

50 people attended a health fair at the Wal-Mart parking lot.  20+ providers of SA treatment set up booths.

50

Greenville

NC

N/A

Glenn Buck

Pitt County Mental Health Center

252-413-1600

Call in Show

Each Wednesday in September a panel of counselors was available to take viewers questions on SA on a local TV channel.

 

Guntersville

AL

10-Sep

Regina Davis & Kay King

Mountain Lakes Substance Abuse Services

256-582-4465

Mountain Lakes Substance Abuse Services Celebrates National Recovery Month

Cook out for all recovering persons in the area in celebration of National Recovery Month. An open AA meeting was held with a special guest speaker who came through treatment at MLSAS and has remained sober for 20+ years.

200

Hamilton

NJ

21-Sep

Jeanette Grimes

NCADD New Jersey

888-872-3979

Recovery Walk

300 people walked to celebrate recovery.  Fred Reihl, CEO of Freedom House, Inc. and Peg Diehl, founder of Seabrook House served as guest speakers.

300

Hampton

VA

25-Sep

John Haywood

HNNCSB

757-827-8430

Forum--Voices of Recovery

30 guests came out to listen to a forum on "The Voices of Recovery.  The panel consisted of individuals in recovery brought together to discuss specific recovery issues.

30

Hempstead

NY

5-Sep

Shelly Steiger

MHA of Nassau County

516-489-2322 ext. 112

The Alcohol and Other Drug Primer for Mental Health Professionals

22 people participated in a workshop designed for human service professionals working with dual diagnosed clients.

22

Henderson

VA

6-Sep

Anne Williams

757-437-5787

Picnic at the Lake

125 people helped celebrate recovery at an annual "Picnic at the Lake."

125

Honolulu

HI

15-Sep

Ryan Yamamoto

NAPAFASA

Recovery Summit

Two-day summit provided information to over 400 people on current drug policies in Hawaii, personal stories from individuals in recovery, and future steps for Hawaii to combat its drug problem.  Govonor Linda Lingle and Lt. Governor Scott Burns attended.

400

Houston

TX

13-Sep

Sonia Rivers

AAMA

713-926-9491

Faces of Recovery

Houston Astro's Ken Caminiti joined 400 guests at the "Faces of Recovery" event marking Recovery Month.  The fair featured 26 providers, along with games and prizes for children, and food served by adults from a local transitional living center who wanted to "give something back."

400

Indianapolis

IN

4-Sep

Randy Miller

Marion County

317-254-2815

Addiction Recovery Month Kick-Off

200 people attended one-day conference on addiction recovery.  William Cope Moyers, V.P. of Internal Affairs, Hazelden Foundation, served as keynote speaker.

200

Jefferson City

MO

13-Sep

Jerry Mathis

MO Recovery Network

573-635-6669

Missouri Recovery Network (MRN) Capitol Rally and Festival

Over 150 people attended a rally and festival, which included exhibitors, performers, speakers, and several games for youth.

150

Kansas City

MO

27-Sep

Jean Roth Jacobs

NCADD

816-361-5973 ext. 105

Recovery Month Rally & Festival

250 people celebrated with music, a "Laughologist" poets, speakers, food/drinks, horse rides for the kids, recovery testimonials, and information booths.  Mayor Kay Barnes, Rep. Karen McCarthy, Alvin Brooks, Mayor pro tem Katherine Shields, Jackson County Executive, Sen. Mary Bland, and Rep. Craig Bland participated.

250

LaGrange

GA

6-Sep

Evelina McDonald

706-845-7361

Join The Voices Of Recovery: Each One Reach One

Walk-a-Thon into the Projects - 15 members of the Faith Temple Church Outreach Team and Haven House of Restoration,Inc went into drug infested areas to encourage a drug-free life and to promote the fact that recovery is possible.

15

LaGrange

GA

15-Sep

Evelina McDonald

706-845-7361

Night of Prayer

RM Prayer Night - 30 members of the community met at Faith Temple Church of Deliverance and prayed for one hour for those struggling with addictions, their families and those working in the recovery and treatment field.

30

LaGrange

GA

20-Sep

Evelina McDonald

706-845-7361

Day In The Park

RM Picnic at the Park - 150 people joined Vonshiri Wrighten; guest speaker from Morehouse School of Medicine; presentation and the Mayor pro-tem, Frank Cox for a picnic in the park; singing from various groups, praise dancing; testimonies from those in recovery. Food served.

150

LaGrange

GA

20-Sep

Evelina McDonald

706-845-7361

Run Drugs Out of Town

Run Drugs Out of Town.  25 people ran .25 miles around a track to symbolize running drugs out of LaGrange.

25

Lake Placid

NY

24-Sep

Chip Bomyea

NSSAS

518-483-8980

Northern Tier Providers Coalition 6th Annual Conference

100 people took part in the Northern Tier Providers Coalition 6th Annual Conference.  The keynote speaker was John Rosemond, nationally known family psychologist.

100

Las Vegas

NV

15-Sep

Lisa Menegatos

702-591-2551

Town Hall Meeting

750 people participated in a townhall style meeting with panelists addressing how to talk to kids about drugs and co-occurring/co-existing disorders.

750

Los Angeles

CA

24-Sep

Linda Mechanic

UCLA Substance Abuse Staff

310-206-1148

National Recovery Month

25 people visited a table in the UCLA Medical Center cafeteria to learn more about substance abuse and treatment options available at UCLA.

25

Los Angeles

CA

2-Sep

Candy Cargill-Fuller

Behavioral Health Services

310-679-9126

Rally for Recovery

Over 500 people joined Dr. H. Westley Clark, Patricia L. Ogawa, Director of Alcohol and Drug Program Administration, Los Angeles County to rally at the Kenneth Hall of Administration Building celebrating National Recovery Month.

500

Marin County

CA

30-Sep

Ron Eagleye

Marin Co. Adult Drug Court

415-717-7380

Softball Tournament

60 people participated in a softball tournament.

60

McAlester

OK

20-Sep

Luke Catton

918-339-5800

Narconon Arrowhead Anniversary Event & Recovery Month Celebration

D.A. Chris Wilson was joined by Pricilla Presley and 1,000 community members to share in the Narconon Arrowhead RM Celebration.

1,000

Mesa

AZ

23-Sep

Lisa Armijo

Women in New Recovery

480-464-5764

Our Common Welfare

K171 people attended a kick-off event to announce the commencement of Our Common Welfare project.  This was also a celebration of WINRs 10th year anniversary serving women and women and children in a peer model program.

171

Miami

FL

20-Sep

Rob Mills

The Village

305-571-2691

Village South Carnival & Block Party

The Village South Block Party/Carnival was a family-friendly event, featuring music, carnival games, and food.  300 people participated in the event.

300

Minneapolis

MN

23-Sep

Kelly Cochrane

SilhouetteEvents

952-926-2400

Celebration with the Twins

A Salute to Treatment Counselors included special on-field recognition before a Minnesota Twins game.  Ohio First Lady Hope Taft participated. 

800

Nashville

TN

6-Sep

Vernon Martin

Nashville Area Recovery Alliance

615-269-0029 ext. 138

RecoveryFest

500 people participated in the 2nd Annual Recovery Fest featuring food, booths, 17 performers/groups who are in recovery or associated with someone in recovery, including musical recording artist Steve Earle.

500

Nashville

TN

4-Sep

Tammy Williams

TAADAS

615-780-5901

2nd Annual Recovery Month Breakfast

Mayor Bill Purcell spoke at the TAADAS annual Recovery Month Breakfast.  150 community members joined him to celebrate.

150

New Brunswick

NJ

30-Sep

NCADDD of Middlesex Co.

732-254-3344

Tree of Hope

100 people placed ornaments on a live evergreen in celebration of someone who found recovery, in the hope that someone will find recovery, or in memory of someone who did not have the opportunity to find recovery.

100

New York

NY

19-Sep

Howard Caulkins

Sacred Heart Church

914-668-1177

Recovery Weekend

426 churches in New York and the surrounding tri-state area participated in a weekend of prayer in all Houses of Worship for all those suffering with and in recovery from addictive illnesses.

 

New York

NY

12-Sep

May Lai

Hamilton-Madison House

212-720-4520

Join the Voices For Recovery: Celebrating Health

Hamilton-Madison House collaborated with the Chinese Social Service and Health to host a 100-person Recovery Month celebration highlighting the success of the recovery process within the Asian community of New York.

100

New York

NY

26-Sep

Harlan Pruden

Lesbian, Gay Bisexual

212-620-7310 ext. 219

 

Recovery Camp 2003

67 people attended this year's "Recovery Camp."  SpeakOUT! collaborated with American Indian Community House, Bronx Lesbian and Gay Health Resource Consortium, Inc. and Dr. Michael Picucci, Ph.D of the Institute for Authentic Process Healing to present Recovery Camp.

67

New York

NY

25-Aug

Harlan Pruden

Lesbian, Gay Bisexual

212-620-7310 ext. 219

 

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Artists in Recovery ART SHOW

85 people took part in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Artists in Recovery ART SHOW.

85

New York

NY

12-Sep

Ryan Yamamoto

NAPAFASA

 

Join the Voices For Recovery: Celebrating Health

Barriers and Challenges of Substance Abuse Treatment in the Asian Community celebrated successes of recovery in the Asian community in New York and emphasized the need for treatment accessibility.

100

Newark

NJ

21-Sep

Yury Tarnavskyj

Friends of Addiction Recovery, NJ

Recovery Walk 2003

A recovery walk and celebration in Liberty State Park featured Governor Jim McGreevey, legislators, recovery providers, and other civic leaders.

300

Philadelphia

PA

6-Sep

Karen Vellucci

PRO-ACT

215-387-4911

Recovery Walks! 2003

300 people took part in a 3-mile recovery walk and celebration along the Schuykill River.

300

Phoenix

AZ

24-Sep

Manuel Medina

CPLC

Arizona Recovery in Action-Health and Healing at Heritage Square

The Arizona Recovery in Action - Health and Healing at Heritage Square event appealed to adults and children with more than 35 exhibitors, music, entertainment, and an art contest.  Over 200 people braved the rain to attend this event.

200

Pontiac

MI

26-Sep

Lynn Neideck

Oakland Co. Office of Substance Abuse Services

248-858-5109

Treatment Works

Yvonne Blackmond - Michigan Drug Czar delivered the keynote address to 120 people who then listened to four stories of addiction to recovery as part of the Oakland County Treatment Works RM celebration.

120

Richmond

VA

2-Sep

Jo Cordery

RHBA

804-819-4079

Recovery Month Kick-Off

75 guests helped celebrate the Richmond Behavioral Health Authority (RHBA) Recovery Month Kick-Off.

75

Richmond

VA

 

Jo Cordery

RHBA

804-819-4079

31st Baptist Church RM Event

Over 200 community members participated in the 31st Baptist Church RM event.

200

Richmond

VA

 

Jo Cordery

RHBA

804-819-4079

Substance Abuse RM Quilt Project & Presentation

The Substance Abuse RM Quilt Project & Presentation was attended by 43 guests.

43

Richmond

VA

2-Sep

Jo Cordery

RHBA

804-819-4079

Recovery Month Kick-Off

The RHBA Recovery Month Info Table located the lobby of Richmond Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA) building shared information with 75 community members.

75

Richmond

VA

11-Sep

Jo Cordery

RHBA

804-819-4079

Women's Services Sober Movie Night

12 guests came to watch the Women's Services Sober Movie Night.  Following the movie, there was an opportunity to discuss the movie highlights and process any issues presented.

12

Richmond

VA

24-Sep

Jo Cordery

RHBA

804-819-4079

Recovery Month Sober Movie Night

35 guests came to watch the HIV Early Intervention Movie Night.  After the movie and snacks participants took part in a group process.

35

Richmond

VA

26-Sep

Madeline Berry

RHBA

804-819-4000

Adolescenct Movie Night

35 people attended the Adolescent Movie Night at Juvenile Drug Court.

35

Richmond

VA

30-Sep

Jo Cordery

RHBA

804-819-4079

Recovery Month - Celebrating Health & Recovery

Mayor Rudolph C. McCollum, Jr. made a proclamation of Recovery Month.  65 guests attended the Health Fair and Speaker Forum to share recovery success stories and to encourage more community dialogue.

65

Riviera Beach

FL

15-Sep

Felicia A. Scott

561-844-6581

Recovery Month Roundtable Discussion

Roundtable radio discussion on WPBR radio, 1340 AM about treatment alternatives and accessing services. Participants included Bishop Thomas Masters, The Honorable Judge Donald W. Hafele, 15th Judicial Circuit Commissioner Leonard Hanser, 15th Judicial Circuit Robert Bozzone, Executive Director - CARP, Inc. Felicia A. Scott, Program Director - Riviera Beach Civil Drug Court.

 

Rochester

NY

19-Sep

Jennifer Faringer

NCADD-RA

585-423-9490 ext. 685

Moments...An Evening with Bill W.

Writer-actor Bill McNiff brought Bill Wilson to life on stage in a one-man 90 minute dramatic presentation. Bill W. tells his own story to a fictitious A.A. group (the audience) drawing them inside the mind of a man who figured he would die or go insane from alcohol until he had a remarkable vision in a lonely hospital bed.  Performed at Monroe Community College Auditorium to 300 people.

300

Rocky Mountain

NC

9-Sep

Barbara Davis

Coastal Plain Hospital

252-972-6958

Join the Voices for Recovery

Free educational program on "When is it time to get help for my drinking?"  100 community members participated.

100

Salt Lake City

UT

6-Sep

Janette Luna

Salt Lake Co. Substance Abuse

801-468-2063

Salt Lake City Celebration of Recovery

500 people joined in a Multi-Ethnic Recovery Festival and Walk. Participants included Salt Lake City Mayor and CSAT's Dr. H. Westley Clark.

500

San Diego

CA

12-Sep

Ren Zenner

SAMHSA

858-576-6919

Recovery Happens: Join the Voices for Recovery: Celebrating Health

Over 2,500 people joined Dr. Roger Lum, Director San Diego County Health and Human Services and Dr. H. Westley Clark at a resource fair to promote and educate the community about available services for recovery.  NBC Channel 7 Morning Anchor, Marianne Kushi was emcee.

2500

San Francisco

CA

26-Sep

Donald Frazier

sfaadpc

415-355-2540

Recovery Month 2003 Rally

275 people attended a day-long rally and celebration to honor Recovery Month 2003.  Senator John Burton and Mayor Willie Lewis Brown, Jr. joined Dr. H. Westley Clark as featured speakers.

275

San Jose

CA

18-Sep

Ryan Yamamoto

NAPAFASA

Recovery Celebration

150 people attended a celebration of individuals in recovery, with speakers emphasizing the effectiveness of treatment and the need for support.

150

San Juan

Puerto Rico

18-Sep

Cieni Rodriguez

787 725 3400

 

Hogares Crea and Clinical Center

for Therapiudic Treatment

Talk on Drug abuse Treatment

200

San Rafael

CA

25-Sep

Kate Fitzsimmons

Marin Services for Women

415-924-5995 ext. 25

Weaving the Vision- Research-to Practice Strategies for Quality Women's Chemical Dependency Recovery Services

299 people took part in workshops highlighting how to take research into action.  The event was called "Weaving the Vision."

299

Seneca Rocks

WV

26-Sep

Greg Bullet

804-740-7776

10th Annual Fun Run Rendezvous

25 guests to participated in the 10th Annual Fun Run Rendezvous.  The event was billed as  "a good family weekend with Recovery Meetings, Music 'n Dancing, Bonfire Meeting on Saturday night."

25

Smithfield

NC

20-Sep

Yvette Wilson-Stephens

Day By Day Center

919-965-6550 ext. 243

Celebrate Recovery 2003

200 people attended Recovery Celebration 2003.  Guests included elected officials of Johnston County.  The program contained inspirational singing, dancing, skits and plays, as well as presentations to educate on domestic violence, HIV/Aids and effective recovery from addictions.

200

St. Albans

VT

19-Sep

Beth Crane

FCCP

802-527-5049

Road to Recovery

In September a "Road to Recovery" documentary aired.

 

St. Albans

VT

19-Sep

Beth Crane

FCCP

802-527-5049

Recovery Month Screening & Tabling event

Over 300 community members went through free CAGE and CRAFFT screening at Northwestern Medical Center hospital and Vermont State Office Building.

300

Tampa

FL

28-Sep

Pastor Robert Fruster

Road to Recovery Ministries

813-879-4673

Stepping to Recovery

Stepping to Recovery: Walk and Rally included participant and former baseball great Darryl Strawberry.

350

Toledo

OH

20-Sep

Todd Crandell

Todd Crandell's non-profit organization

419-824-8462

Addict: Racing for Recovery, The Todd Crandell Story

436 joined in to watch the premiere of ADDICT: Racing for Recovery, The Todd Crandell Story.  The movie tells the story of Mr. Crandell's descent into drug and alcohol addiction and his climb back out and then follows his story to his current participation in Ironman Triathalons.

436

Topeka

KS

18-Sep

Max Wilson

Shawnee Regional Prevention and Recovery Services, Inc.

785-266-8666

Town Meeting in Topeka's City Hall

Town meeting to examine the key treatment and recovery-related issues in Topeka and Shawnee County.   200 people in attendance.

200

Washington

DC

8-Sep

Bob Lo Bue

Visions Recovery Players

201-801-0955

"Visions" play on addiction and recovery

60 people saw the play, "Visions" a theatrical journey into alcohol and drug addiction and into the light of recovery.

60

Washington

DC

16-Sep

John Magnuson

Johnson Institute

202-662-7105

"Recovery Works!" Celebration Event at Camden Yards

A Salute to Treatment Counselors at Camden Yards at the Orioles/Yankees game honored the recovery industry and included special on-field recognition.

250

West Palm Beach

FL

27-Sep

Annie Johnston

The Watershed

877-797-0032

South Florida Recovery Fest 2003

2,400 community members participated in the South Florida Recovery Fest 2003.  Guests included the Mayor of Boca Raton, Members of the Florida House and Senate, and the Governor's Office.

2400

Williamsburg

VA

9-Sep

La Shonda Herring

SAARA

757-253-4395

Join The Voices Of Recovery And Celebrate

State Senator Thomas Norment joined 22 others at the SAARA Community Forum to discuss the need for better-coordinated services.

23

Williamsburg

VA

24-Sep

La Shonda Herring

Historic Triangle Substance Abuse Coalition

757-253-4395

Breakfast to Honor SA Service Providers

33 guests shared in a Breakfast to Honor SA Service Providers.

33

Willimantic

CT

6-Sep

Diane Potvin

Community Leadership Council

860-377-9290

ShareFest - Putting a Positive Face on Windham

250 people joined in a day of education, music, dance, food, and games.. First Selectman Mike Paulhus and State Representative Walter Pawelkiewicz participated.

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