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Event Number	30
Title	Panel Discussion on Recovery
Description	Four person Panel Discussion with Moderator Mr. Benjamin Jones, President and CEO of the National Center on Addiction for Drug Dependence/Greater Detroit Area.
Date	4/27/2006 6:30 PM to 4/27/2006 8:30 PM
Type of Event	Panel Discussion
Location	Fraser High School Auditorium 34270 Garfield Road Fraser MI 48026
Program Agenda	Some issues to be discussed: Who are those in recovery from alcoholism and other drug dependency? Is addiciton really a disease? How does the lack of adequate treatment affect the community?
Expected Number of Participants	125
Primary Contact	Christyn Taylor
Address	31900 Utica Road Fraser, MI 48026
Phone Number	586-541-0033 X 212
Email Address	ctaylor@careofmacomb.com
Web Site	http://www.projectvox.com

Event Number	338
Title	Poetry & Karaoke Jam
Description	Come and participate in our Poetry & Karaoke "Throwdown"! Share your poetry, sing a song and celebrate recovery!
Date	9/8/2006 5:00:00 PM
Type of Event	Social Event
Location	DRP Welcome Center 335 East Grand Blvd. Detroit, MI
Expected Number of Participants	200
Invited Participants/Audience	The Recovery Community members, Friends and Family!
Primary Contact	Robin Jones
Address	1151 Taylor, Rm. 416-C Detroit, MI 48202
Phone Number	313-876-4048
Email Address	jonesro@health.ci.detroit.mi.us
Secondary Contact	Angela Williams
Address	1151 Taylor, Rm. 424-C Detroit MI 48202
Phone Number	313-876-4095
Email Address	awilliams@detroitrecovery.org
Web Site	http://www.detroitrecovery.org

Event Number	276
Title	Mark Lundholm - an evening of 12-Step humor
Description	Mark Lundholm is a nationally recognized comic with credits from Showtime, Comedy Central, and NYC Theatre. He is also in recovery. His show will make you laugh, make you cry, but most of all will make you think. This is a must-see show for anyone in recovery or anyone who is associated with substance abuse in any way. More at www.marklundholm.com
Date	9/8/2006 7:00 PM to 9/8/2006 10:00 PM
Type of Event	Live Recovey-Based Comedy
Location	Chenery Auditorium 714 South Westnedge Kalamazoo, MI 49007 Tickets available through Miller Auditorium Ticket Office. 800-228-9858
Program Agenda	90 minute show - 12 step and recovery based humor.
Invited Officials/Presenters	Mark Lundholm
Expected Number of Participants	1800
Invited Participants/Audience	All in recovery and those asssociated with substance abuse in any way.
Primary Contact	Dominick Gladstone
Address	2252-3B East Cork Street Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Phone Number	269-808-1514
Email Address	dominickgladstone@sbcglobal.net
Secondary Contact	Dominick Gladstone
Address	2252-3B East Cork Street Kalamazoo MI 49001
Phone Number	269-808-1514
Email Address	dominickgladstone@sbcglobal.net
Web Site	http://www.marklundholm.com

Event Number	350
Title	Recovery Fest '06
Description	Afternoon celebration includes live music, area dignitaries, information booths, health pavilion, games for kids of all ages, food, recovery speaker/discussion group meetings, recovery bingo game, puppet show, wild Michigan animals, recovery wall, raffle drawings.
Date	9/9/2006 1:00 PM to 9/9/2006 5:00 PM
Type of Event	out door celebration of recovery, area observance
Location	Kollen Park, Holland Michigan located on the shores of Lake Macatawa and on Van Raalte Ave.
Program Agenda	Music starts at 1 p.m. till 5 p.m. Food served from 1:30 until 4:30. Other activites occur through out the afternoon.
Invited Officials/Presenters	The Honorable Judge Knoll The Honorable Judge Feyen Holland Mayor Pro Tem
Expected Number of Participants	600
Invited Participants/Audience	The community of recovering folks, family members and anyone interested in celebrating the postive impact that recovery has brought our community is welcome.
Primary Contact	Jude Vereyken
Address	Pine Rest Holland Clinic 926 S. Washington Suite 210 Holland, MI 49423
Phone Number	616/820-3780
Email Address	Jude.Vereyken@PineRest.org

Event Number	9
Title	Dawn Farm 33rd Anniversary Jamboree
Description	The Dawn Farm Jamboree is an annual family event with free admission and activities for all ages, including live music, hayrides, animals to pet, pony rides, a popular midway and other activities for children, and tours of the 74 acre farm. There will be live and silent auctions with a variety of donated goods and services, including trips, art, electronics, and hundreds more items. An award ceremony to recognize local contributors to Dawn Farm and to the recovering community will take place at 4:15 PM. Dawn Farm welcomes the community to join us and share in celebrating our successes in helping addicts and alcoholics become part of the recovering community. Admission and activities are FREE. Food and beverages will be available at a nominal cost. Dawn Farm is the only residential treatment program in the area, and funds raised from this event will help defray treatment costs for individuals who have no other resources.
Date	9/10/2006 1:00 PM to 9/10/2006 6:00 PM
Type of Event	Community event (Jamboree)
Location	Dawn Farm, 6633 Stoney Creek Road, Ypsilanti Michigan 48197-6609 For a map: http://www.dawnfarm.org/maps.html
Program Agenda	Jamboree events will include a variety of activities throughout the day for individuals, families, adults and children, including: a variety of activities, Farm tours, live and silent auctions with a wide range of donated goods and services, and an award ceremony to recognize local people for their contributions to Dawn Farm and to the recovering community.
Invited Officials/Presenters	All are welcome and everyone is invited! Many of our local elected officials attend this event annually.
Expected Number of Participants	2000
Invited Participants/Audience	This is a family-oriented event appropriate for all people and all ages. Anyone interested in having a great time and supporting recovery is welcome!
Primary Contact	Jim Balmer
Address	Dawn Farm, 6633 Stoney Creek Road Ypsilanti, MI 48197-6609
Phone Number	734-485-8725
Email Address	jbalmer@dawnfarm.org
Secondary Contact	Nancy Thom
Address	Dawn Farm, 6633 Stoney Creek Road Ypsilanti MI 48197-6609
Phone Number	734-485-8725
Email Address	nthom@dawnfarm.org
Web Site	http://www.dawnfarm.org/calendar.html

Event Number	24
Title	7th Annual Michigan Substance Abuse Conference
Description	This event will bring together the many individuals and organizations that provide support for the children, adults and families who are grappling with the risks and struggles of addiction in their lives. Last years conference was attended by over 1,000 attendees this year we expect over 1,500 participants.
Date	9/11/2006 7:30 AM to 9/12/2006 5:00 PM
Type of Event	Conference
Location	DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Expected Number of Participants	1200
Invited Participants/Audience	The 7th Annual Michigan Substance Abuse Conference will appeal to anyone interested in promoting healthy behaviors. It will be of particular value to educators, service providers in the areas of mental health, substance abuse prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery, social workers, public health workers; counselors, therapist; community task force members, regional advisory board members, clergy; tribal administrators and councils; human services providers, child abuse preventionist, psychologist, caregivers, parents; law enforcement and criminal justice representatives and policy makers.
Primary Contact	Annette Pepper
Address	426 S Walnut Lansing, MI 48933
Phone Number	517-374-6848
Email Address	apepper@macmhb.org

Event Number	339
Title	Prayer Breakfast
Description	Come and Give Thanks for the miracle of Recovery---and become Inspired to continue the journey!
Date	9/13/2006 10:00:00 AM
Type of Event	Spiritual Support
Location	Fellowship Chapel 7707 W. Outer Drive Detroit, MI
Invited Officials/Presenters	Community Representatives, Inspirational Music and Speakers.
Expected Number of Participants	200
Invited Participants/Audience	The City of Detroit, the Recovery Community, Family & Friends!
Primary Contact	Robin Jones
Address	1151 Taylor, Rm. 416-C Detroit, MI 48202
Phone Number	313-876-4048
Email Address	jonesro@health.ci.detroit.mi.us
Secondary Contact	Angela Williams
Address	1151 Taylor, Rm. 424-C Detroit MI 48202
Phone Number	313-876-4095
Email Address	awilliams@detroitrecovery.org
Web Site	http://www.detroitrecovery.org

Event Number	342
Title	Recovery Job Fair
Description	Be prepared to meet potential employers, participate in employability workshps and network with other members of the recovery community!
Date	9/15/2006 10:30:00 AM
Type of Event	Employment Fair
Location	DRP Relapse Prevention Center 211 Glendale, Suite 100 Highland Park, MI 48203
Invited Officials/Presenters	Community Organizations and Employers
Expected Number of Participants	200
Invited Participants/Audience	Members of the Recovery Community
Primary Contact	Robin Jones
Address	1151 Taylor, Rm. 416-C Detroit, MI 48202
Phone Number	313-876-4048
Email Address	jonesro@heatlh.ci.detroit.mi.us
Secondary Contact	Angela Williams
Address	1151 Taylor, Rm. 424-C Detroit MI 48202
Phone Number	313-876-4095
Email Address	awilliams@detroitrecovery.org
Web Site	http://www.detroitrecovery.org

Event Number	662
Title	Adrian Training School 1st Annual Recovery Month Substance Abuse Fair
Description	The substance abuse program at Adrian Training School held a substance abuse fair in order to increase awareness surrounding substance abuse prevention and treatment, highlight the benefits of treatment and recovery from substance use disorders, help overcome barriers and stigmas that can affect people who are seeking treatment or are in recovery, and to identify service providers who could serve as resources for our young women as they transition back to their communities. We began the event with a tour of our campus and then we invited a guest Speaker from Home of New Vision to speak to our youth about her story of addiction and recovery. We then held a fair in the afternoon which consisted of varios service providers and we simultaneously held breakout sessions which include: Breakout Session 1 - Stress Management: How to Relax in Recovery Breakout Session 2 - Women and Alcohol: What Are the Facts? Breakout Session 3 - 12-Step Basics
Date	9/18/2006 9:30 AM to 9/18/2006 4:15 PM
Type of Event	Conference/Substance Abuse Fair
Location	Adrian Training School 2300 N. Adrian Hwy Adrian, MI 49221
Program Agenda	Michigan Department of Human Services Bureau of Juvenile Justice ADRIAN TRAINING SCHOOL (ATS) 1st ANNUAL RECOVERY MONTH SUBSTANCE ABUSE FAIR Monday, September 18, 2006 9:30a.m.-4:15p.m. 9:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Registration and Refreshments at Porter Building 10:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Welcome and Introduction Dalila Beard, Substance Abuse Treatment Coordinator, ATS Maurice Byles, Substance Abuse Educator, ATS Sandra Bow, Director, ATS Melvin Whitlow, Deputy Director, ATS Marilyn Hill, Program Manager ATS 10:15a.m.-11:00a.m. Campus Tour Larry Neville, ATS 11:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Guest Speaker from Home of New Vision Introduction by Becky Brant, Director of Transitional Services, Home of New Vision Guest Speaker-Angela S., Alumni of Home of New Vision 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lunch 12:30 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Preparation for fair 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Substance Abuse Fair and Break-Out Sessions (Beginning at 1:00 p.m., 1:45 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3:15 p.m.) Breakout Session 1 - Stress Management: How to Relax in Recovery Sue Anne Keagle, Kaleidoscope Breakout Session 2 - Women and Alcohol: What Are the Facts? Edmund Kass, MSW, CAC-I, Substance Abuse Contractor, W.J. Maxey Boys Training School Breakout Session 3 - 12-Step Basics Charla Engelmeyer, BSW, Recovery Support Specialist, Dawn Farm 4:00p.m.-4:15p.m. Closing Remarks/ Evaluation
Invited Officials/Presenters	Charla Engelmeyer, BSW, Recovery Support Specialist, Dawn Farm Sue Anne Keagle, Kaleidoscope Becky Brant, Director of Transitional Services, Home of New Vision Guest Speaker-Angela S., Alumni of Home of New Vision Edmund Kass, MSW, CAC-I, Substance Abuse Contractor, W.J. Maxey Boys Training School
Expected Number of Participants	150
Invited Participants/Audience	Various organizations from our community as well as surrounding communities including Hope House, Maurice Spears Campus, Detroit Department of Health and Wellness Promotion/Bureau of Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment and Recovery, Home of New Vision, Michigan State Police, Lenawee County Sheriff, Sienna Heights University, Adrian College, McCullough Vargas and Associates, Pontiac Academy of Excellence, Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Michigan, Florence Crittenton Services, Maxey Boys Training Schoo, Dawn Farm, HelpSource, Detroit Rescue Mission Ministry, Family Service and Children's Aid, Community Action Agency, Arbor Heights, Vista Maria, Macomb County Community Mental Health, Mid-South Substance Abuse Commission
Primary Contact	Dalila Beard
Address	2300 N. Adrian Hwy Adrian, MI 48108
Phone Number	(517)264-1224
Email Address	beardd2@michigan.gov
Secondary Contact	Maurice Byles
Address	2300 N. Adrian Hwy Adrian MI 49221
Phone Number	(517)266-5850
Email Address	bylesm@michigan.gov
Web Site	http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0 1607 7-124-5452_34044_34049-108482-- 00.html

Event Number	495
Title	Pathway Family Center at Royal Oak Town Hall Meeting
Description	Clients currently in Pathway Family Center's teen substance abuse treatment program will be telling their real life stories of how addiciton affected their lives/relationships, the consequences that came from their decisions and where they are now. An informational display will also be set up and Pathway employees will be available to answer any questions about their programs and services.
Date	9/20/2006 7:00 PM to 9/20/2006 9:00 PM
Type of Event	open meeting
Location	Royal Oak Town Hall Royal Oak, Mi
Invited Officials/Presenters	Roayl Oak Officials
Expected Number of Participants	100
Invited Participants/Audience	everyone is invited to participate and attend!
Primary Contact	Barb Towner
Address	23100 Providence Drive Suite 300 Southfiled, MI 48275
Phone Number	(248) 443-0105
Email Address	emay@pathwayfamily.org
Web Site	http://www.pathwayfamilycenter.org

Event Number	294
Title	"My Name is Bill W"
Description	The movie, "My Name is Bill W" is based on the life story of Bill Wilson, the founder of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Date	9/21/2006 7:00 PM to 9/21/2006 9:00 PM
Type of Event	Movie
Location	State Theatre 913 Washington Ave. Bay City, MI 48708
Program Agenda	7:00-7:05 Introduction to program/National Recovery Month. 7:05 Movie followed by departing words (No cost for this event)
Expected Number of Participants	100
Invited Participants/Audience	The general public
Primary Contact	Janine Kravetz
Address	515 Adams St. Bay City, MI 48708
Phone Number	(989) 894-2991
Email Address	jkravetz@sacredheartcenter.com
Web Site	http://www.basisinc.org

Event Number	150
Title	6th Annual Celebrate Recovery Walk & Rally
Description	The Celebrate Recovery Walk & Rally commemorates the successes of those recovering from alcoholism and other addicitons. This includes individual in recovery, their family members and friends, addiction treatment professioanl and other in support of recovery.
Date	9/23/2006 10:00 AM to 9/23/2006 4:00 PM
Type of Event	Walk and Rally
Location	Belle Isle, Detroit Michigan
Program Agenda	1. 10 AM Parade Assembly at Bridge entrance 2. 11 AM March across Belle Isle Bridge 3. 12 NOON Rally Kick off at Shelter 1 featuring Dr. Mark Menestrina 4. 1 PM Food, Live Entertainment, Children's Activities, Health Info and More 5. 4 PM Event Close
Invited Officials/Presenters	Dr. Mark Menestrina is a physician at Brighton Hospital and is certified in Family Practice and Addiction Medicine.
Expected Number of Participants	2000
Primary Contact	Alicia Woods
Address	4777 Outer Drive Detroit, MI 48234
Phone Number	313-369-5415
Email Address	awoods@ncadd-detroit.org
Web Site	http://www.celebraterecoverymich.org

Event Number	387
Title	Recovery Palooza
Description	An outdoor celebration for the whole community. The event includes music, speakers, activities for children and adults, a resource fair, and free food (while supplies last).
Date	9/23/2006 11:00 AM to 9/23/2006 3:00 PM
Type of Event	A Celebration of Recovery from Addicton
Location	Grand Rapids, MI: John Ball Park, "picnic acres." (Entrance near Fulton Ave. and Valley St.; "picnic acres" is toward the South end of the park. Look for the balloons and inflatables!)
Expected Number of Participants	750
Invited Participants/Audience	The recovering community, their children and families, and any other interested community members are all welcome!
Primary Contact	Patrick Witri
Address	455 Cherry St. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone Number	616-774-2660
Email Address	pwitri@yahoo.com
Secondary Contact	Richard Evans
Address	728 Fuller NE Grand Rapi MI 49506
Phone Number	616-336-3765
Email Address	riche@network180.org
Web Site	http://network180.org

Event Number	343
Title	Recovery Community Symposium
Description	Come participate in our 1st Annual Recovery Symposium. Network and take advantage of the opportunity to gain knowledge from leaders in the Recovery Community! Become equipped to "Build a Stronger, Healthier Community!"
Date	9/29/2006 10:00:00 AM
Type of Event	Symposium
Location	Wayne County Community College 1001 W. Fort St. Detroit, MI
Invited Officials/Presenters	Leaders in the Recovery Community
Expected Number of Participants	200
Invited Participants/Audience	Members of the Recovery Community, Family, Friends and Supporters
Primary Contact	Robin Jones
Address	1151 Taylor, Rm. 416-C Detroit, MI 48202
Phone Number	313-876-4048
Email Address	jonesro@heatlh.ci.detroit.mi.us
Secondary Contact	Angela Williams
Address	1151 Taylor, Rm. 424-C Detroit MI 48202
Phone Number	313-876-4095
Email Address	awilliams@detroitrecovery.org
Web Site	http://www.detroitrecovery.org

Event Number	344
Title	Recovery Warriors Award Banquet
Description	Enjoy the evening with us as we Celebrate Leaders in the Recovery Community. Donations are $25.00
Date	9/29/2006 7:00:00 PM
Type of Event	Awards Celebration
Location	Focus: Hope Conference Center 1400 Oakman Blvd. Detroit, MI
Expected Number of Participants	300
Invited Participants/Audience	The City of Detroit, recovery community members, family, friends and supporters!
Primary Contact	Robin Jones
Address	1151 Taylor, Rm. 416-C Detroit, MI 48202
Phone Number	313-876-4048
Email Address	jonesro@heatlh.ci.detroit.mi.us
Secondary Contact	Angela Williams
Address	1151 Taylor, Rm. 424-C Detroit MI 48202
Phone Number	313-876-4095
Email Address	awilliams@detroitrecovery.org
Web Site	http://www.detroitrecovery.org

Event Number	399
Title	Dawn Farm Education Series
Description	The Dawn Farm Education Series is a FREE annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency and recovery. The series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a range of chemical dependency services. Dawn Farms goal is to assist addicts and alcoholics to achieve long-term recovery. Dawn Farm works to identify and remove barriers that prevent addicts and alcoholics from joining the recovering community. The Education Series is designed to reduce the myths, misconceptions, prejudices, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent addicts, alcoholics and their families from getting help and getting well, and to help create a community culture that supports recovery. The programs are presented by Dawn Farm staff and other experts. This years series will kick-off with a very popular workshop titled Addiction 101, presented by James Balmer, Dawn Farms President, who later in the series will also present a new workshop, Language of the Heart, that is guaranteed to deeply touch anyone who has ever been touched by recovery. Several past favorites will be revisited, including a workshop on "Intervention" by Jeff and Debra Jay, internationally-know intervention experts, authors, and media personalities and co-authors of the popular book, "Love First: A New Approach to Alcoholism and Addiction." Other new workshops will include "Decade of Decision: The Future of Addiction Treatment & Recovery" by William White, a renowned expert in the field of addiction/recovery and author of the popular books, "Pathways from the Culture of Addiction to the Culture of Recovery," "Slaying the Dragon: The History of Addiction Treatment and Recovery in America," and numerous other publications. Programs will be presented on several Tuesday evenings, from October 17, 2006 through July 3, 2007. All will be held from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. Please see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries_workshops.html for details.
Date	10/17/2006 7:30:00 PM
Type of Event	Free Education Series
Location	Presented at the St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, in either classroom EC4 (second floor) or the auditorium (ground floor.) Located at 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan.
Program Agenda	Please see the web site for specific program details: http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries_workshops.html.
Invited Officials/Presenters	All are welcome to attend.
Expected Number of Participants	1000
Invited Participants/Audience	Open to all. People in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members, friends, professionals, students, community members - anyone interested is welcome!
Primary Contact	Dawn Funti
Address	Dawn Farm, 6633 Stoney Creek Road Ypsilanti, MI 48197-6609
Phone Number	734-485-8725
Email Address	info@dawnfarm.org
Secondary Contact	Jason Schwartz
Address	Dawn Farm, 6633 Stoney Creek Road Ypsilanti MI 48197-6609
Phone Number	734-485-8725
Email Address	info@dawnfarm.org
Web Site	http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html

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