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Event Number
233
Title
Recovery Rocks - SAMHSA-Sponsored
Description
This celebration of recovery is a free concert featuring the band Southern Kross.
Date
9/15/2006 7:00 PM to 9/15/2006 10:00 PM
Type of Event
Concert
Location
Larkin's On the River
DOW Amphitheater
(behind the Peace Center downtown)
Greenville
Program Agenda
7:00-8:00 pm Food & Fellowship
8:00-10:00 pm Entertainment
Invited Officials/Presenters
Miss South Carolina, Shelley Benthall, is invited to joining us. Her platform is "Above the Influence", and she will be blessing us with her amazing voice.
Expected Number of Participants
300
Invited Participants/Audience
Everyone is welcome to come enjoy the music and celebrate recovery.

Faces and Voices of Recovery
(FAVOR)- South Carolina is your host.
Primary Contact
Mick  Carnett
Address
FAVOR - SC
Columbia, SC  29229
Phone Number
(803) 419-2020
Email Address
mickcarnett@att.net
Secondary Contact
David Childs
Address
FAVOR - Greenville
Greenville SC  
Phone Number
(864) 834-2340
Email Address
dkchilds@mindspring.com
Event Number
204
Title
Rally for Recovery ! (and Dry Run 2)-SAMHSA Sponsored
Description
Starts with a 5K run/walk, followed by a Celebration of Recovery with food, music and more.
Date
9/16/2006 7:00 AM to 9/16/2006 4:00 PM
Type of Event
5K Run/Walk and a "Celebration of Recovery"
Location
Sims Park
Columbia, South Carolina
Program Agenda
Dry Run Registration at 7, race at 8

Rally for Recovery ! following the race, and lasting through mid-afternoon, including musical performances, games, spoeakers and food.
Invited Officials/Presenters
Miss South Carolina, Shelley Benthall is confirmed to be joining us. Her platform is "Above the Influence", and she will be blessing us with her amazing voice.

Invited officials include a number of South Carolina State Representatives and Senators, South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford and his wife Jenny.

Also invited are US Senators Lindsay Graham and Jim DeMint, , and all seven South Carolina members of the US House of Representatives.

Representatives of the South Carolina Bar Association's "Lawyers Helping Lawyers" program will be there, as will representatives of the Recovering Professionals Program and the Caduceus group (sober doctors).
Expected Number of Participants
300
Invited Participants/Audience
Any and all people in recovery, their friends and family.
Primary Contact
Mick Carnett
Address
Post Office Box 290162
Columbia, SC  29229
Phone Number
803-419-2020
Email Address
mickcarnett@att.net
Secondary Contact
James  Wilson
Address
care of DAODAS
Columbia SC  
Phone Number
803-896-5986
Email Address
JWilson@daodas.state.sc.us
Web Site
http://www.favormidlands.org
Event Number
146
Title
1st Annual Recovery Walk 2006 - Rally for Recovery!-SAMHSA Sponsored
Description
FAVOR Pee Dee invites you to celebrated the power and proof of recovery by joining us in a one, two or three mile walk
Date
9/16/2006 10:00 AM to 9/16/2006 2:00 PM
Type of Event
Recovery Walk
Location
Florence, SC - Florence Rail Trail/Ebenezer Park
Invited Officials/Presenters
The Honorable Frank E. Willis, Mayor, City of Florence will make opening remarks and lead us on the walk.
Expected Number of Participants
100
Invited Participants/Audience
Recovering individuals, family members, friends and allies of recovery
Primary Contact
Lawrence Wiseburn
Address
1722 Stratford Circle
Florence, SC  29505
Phone Number
(843) 667 - 1254
Email Address
larbomac@yahoo.com
Secondary Contact
FAVOR Pee Dee 
Address
1722 Stratford Circle
Florence SC  29505
Phone Number
8436671254
Email Address
larbomac@yahoo.com
Event Number
649
Title
Greenville 2006 1st Annual Walk for Recovery
Description
Greenville 2006 1st Annual Walk for Recovery
Date
8/16/2006 9:00 AM to 8/16/2006 1:30 PM
Type of Event
Recovery Walk
Location
Cleveland Park
Greenville, SC
Program Agenda
Registration at 9 am
Walk at 10 am ($10 registration fee)
Food and Fellowship immediately following
Invited Officials/Presenters
Mayor Knox White & Greenville City Council, Council Chair Butch Kirven & County Council Members
Expected Number of Participants
100
Primary Contact
Jane Pressly
Address
PO Box 9836
Greenvile, SC  29604
Phone Number
864-299-0779
Email Address
janepressly@charter.net
Event Number
71
Title
2006 - WALK For Recovery / RUN For Life!
Description
The Phoenix Center invites you to join us as we:
*illuminate - the growing problem of substance abuse and addiction.
*educate - our families by offering the most up to date information on addiction, treatment and recovery.
*celebrate - the fact that treatment and recovery is more than a mere possibility!
Date
8/26/2006 8:30 AM to 8/26/2006 1:00 PM
Type of Event
3 Mile Walk; 8K Run
Location
Furman University
Greenville, South Carolina
Program Agenda
8:30am - 8K Run & 3 Mile Walk begins. Breakfast foods, juice and water will be provided until 9am.
9am - 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk.
9:30am - Awards Ceremony.
10:30am - Food, carnival, sports exhibitions.
** Area providers will be available with Prevention & Treatment information.
Expected Number of Participants
1000
Primary Contact
Lorain Crowl
Address
1400 Cleveland Street
Greenville, SC  29607
Phone Number
864-467-3736
Email Address
lcrowl@phoenixcenter.org
Secondary Contact
Andrea Walker
Address
1400 Cleveland Street
Greenville SC  29607
Phone Number
864-467-3939
Email Address
awalker@phoenixcenter.org
Web Site
http://www.phoenixcenter.org
Event Number
278
Title
Freedom 5k Run/3 Mile Walk Celebrating Recovery
Description
Aiken Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Services will host a Freedom 5k Run/3 Mile Walk Celebrating Recovery.
Date
9/9/2006 8:00 AM to 9/9/2006 11:00 AM
Type of Event
5k Run/3 Mile Walk
Location
H. O'Dell Weeks Center
1700 Whiskey Road
Aiken, SC
Invited Officials/Presenters
Invited: Mayor Fred B. Cavanaugh; Senator Tommy Moore
Expected Number of Participants
100
Primary Contact
John  Gill
Address
1105 Gregg Highway
Aiken, SC  29801
Phone Number
803-649-1900
Email Address
jgill@aikencenter.org
Secondary Contact
Mary  McMillian
Address
1105 Gregg Highway
Aiken SC  29801
Phone Number
803-649-1900
Email Address
mmcmillian@aikencenter.org
Event Number
555
Title
Rally for Recovery FAVOR Tri-County
Description
Picnic with hot dogs, hamburgers, drinks, etc.

Live bluegrass music by Hickory Grove
Date
9/16/2006 11:00 AM to 9/16/2006 2:00 PM
Type of Event
Picnic/Walk
Location
Cherry Park pavilion
Rock Hill, SC
Program Agenda
Picnic, listen to music, fellowship, Proclamation of Sept = Nat'l Recovery Month by Ms. Pender at noon
Invited Officials/Presenters
Cathy Pender Mayor Pro-tem of Rock Hill, SC
Expected Number of Participants
250
Invited Participants/Audience
Recovery community and their families and friends
Primary Contact
Michael Laughlin
Address
3205 Goodplace Rd
Rock Hill, SC  29732
Phone Number
803 328 8915
Email Address
sharkie@comporium.net
Web Site
http://www.favortricounty.org
Event Number
234
Title
"Rally for Recovery!" Picnic and Walk - SAMHSA Sponsored
Description
Blue Grass band, short testimonials, proclamations, fun activities, etc.
Date
9/16/2006 11:00 AM to 9/16/2006 2:00 PM
Type of Event
Celebration Picnic/Walk
Location
Cherry Park
Rock Hill, SC
Program Agenda
TBA
Invited Officials/Presenters
TBA
Expected Number of Participants
100
Invited Participants/Audience
Everyone
Primary Contact
Mike Laughlin
Address
3205 Goodplace Road
Rock Hill, SC  29732
Phone Number
(803) 328 8915
Email Address
Sharkie@comporium.net
Secondary Contact
Bob Rice
Address
726 Wildwood Creek Trail
Catawba SC  29704
Phone Number
(803) 242-5463
Email Address
bobrice@msn.com
Event Number
557
Title
Celebrate! Recovery in the Park
Description
A day of fun, music, food, exhibits, "workshops", and information dissemination related to health care and wellness in recovery.
Date
9/27/2006 9:00 AM to 9/27/2006 8:00 PM
Type of Event
Community Observance
Location
Virginia Hylton Park and Town of Lexington Conference Center.
Program Agenda
Beginning at 9:00am there will be exhibits and speakers from a variety of organizations pertaining to health and resources for those in recovery. There will be a puppet show in the afternoon along with fingerprinting for families with children. HIV testing and STD education and prevention from 3:00pm until 8:00pm. Food, music, karaoke, and lots of fun for all throughout the day.
Invited Officials/Presenters
DHEC, MADD, SC Centers for Equal Justice, SAMHSA, Hepatitis C Coalition, Lexington County Sheriff's Department, SC HIV/AIDS Council, LRADAC Peer Educator, Vocational Rehabilitation, and more!
Expected Number of Participants
300
Invited Participants/Audience
People in recovery from addiction, their friends, family members, judges, county officials, and the general public.
Primary Contact
Arnold Evans
Address
407 1/2 West Main Street
Lexington, SC  29072
Phone Number
803-951-3881
Email Address
alternativeorg@aol.com
Secondary Contact
Kerry Wilson
Address
407 1/2 West Main Street
Lexington SC  29072
Phone Number
803-951-3881
Email Address
alternativeorg@aol.com
Web Site
http://alternativeorg.com
Event Number
11
Title
Celebrate!! Recovery in the Park
Description
South Carolina Choices, Inc. and The Alternative invite you to join us for an afternoon of fun, food, music, health screenings, recovery speakers, exhibits, and more!
Date
9/27/2006 3:00 PM to 9/27/2006 8:00 PM
Type of Event
A celebration of recovery, with a focus on health care.
Location
Virginia Hylton Park
Lexington, SC
Program Agenda
To be determined.
Invited Officials/Presenters
American Red Cross, DHEC, MADD, SC Centers for Equal Justice, Lexington Medical Center, SAMHSA, Hepatitis C Coalition, ATTC
Expected Number of Participants
300
Invited Participants/Audience
People in recovery from addiction, their friends, family members, county officials, judges, and the general public.
Primary Contact
Arnold  Evans
Address
PO Box 50467
Columbia, SC  29250
Phone Number
803-951-3881
Email Address
alternativeorg@aol.com
Secondary Contact
Kerry Wilson
Phone Number
803-951-3881
Email Address
alternativeorg@aol.com
Web Site
http://www.alternativeorg.com
Event Number
98
Title
Health +Community Awareness Day!!!!!!!
Description
Mark your calendars we will be having a Community Awareness Day!!!!!!! We have invited local agencies, health booths,speakers,voter regisrtation,local ministries in the area will inform the public of all the great services Florence,S.C. is involed with.
Date
9/30/2006 9:00 AM to 9/30/2006 4:00 PM
Type of Event
Outreach Day
Location
First Christian Church
3524 South Irby Street Hwy.52
Florence,S.C. 29505
1.843.662.6646
familyunited777@yahoo.com
Program Agenda
We will have several speakers and health booths avaiable.A question and answer session.Food will be on sale,proceeds will benefit Family`s United of Florence
Invited Officials/Presenters
All are welcome
Expected Number of Participants
300
Invited Participants/Audience
All are welcome
Primary Contact
Brenda  Cooper
Address
3524 S.Irby Street
Florence, SC  29505
Phone Number
843-662-6646
Email Address
familyunited777@yahoo.com
Event Number
595
Title
ADDlife Addiction Services Recoveryfest
Description
The Recoveryfest is an educational recovery conference,and fellowship honoring September as recovery month.
Date
9/30/2006 1:00 PM to 9/30/2006 5:00 PM
Type of Event
Recovery Conference
Location
Marshall I. Pickens Hospital Gymnasium
ADDlife Addiction Services
701 Grove Road
Greenville, S.C. 29605
Program Agenda
Program Agenda is as follows:

*1:00p- Any Treatment Provider,Service Provider, or Faith Leader who would like to share with participants about their program, will have an opportunity to share during this platform.

*2:00p- Chaplain Jeff Grant, MDiv. will do an educational piece entitled "Spirtuality & Recovery".

*3:00p- Dr. Julia Seabolt, PharmD. will do an educational segment entitled "Pharmacology & Recovery".

*4:00p- David P., A grateful recovering alcoholic with 58 years of Sobriety will share his story.

*Immediately following, we will have a dessert social. We ask all participants to please bring your favorite dessert to share with others.

*This is a FREE event honoring recovery month. We ask that particpants bring brochures and business cards so that we can use this forum as an opportunity to gather information about other providers...thus allowing for potential referral sources to BETTER SERVE the suffering addict & alcoholic.
Expected Number of Participants
100
Invited Participants/Audience
Treatment Providers, Service Providers,Recovering Community, Faith Leaders, as well as any individual who's interested in learning about addiction and recovery.
Primary Contact
Mildred Williams
Address
701 Grove Road
Greenville, SC  29605
Phone Number
864-455-5217
Email Address
mwilliams@ghs.org
Secondary Contact
Tom  Rorick
Address
701 Grove Road
Greenville SC  29605
Phone Number
864-455-5214

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