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Event Number
25
Title
Run for Recovery-SAMHSA Sponsored
Description
Utah Alcoholism Foundation's (UAF) 2nd Annual "Run for Recovery" 5k race will be held Sat 9/9/06 at 8:30am (day of registration and check-in at 7:30am) beginning on the east side of the Utah State Capitol, through Memory Grove and ending at Salt Lake City's Gallivan Center. Run for Recovery award presentations will be hosted by Frank Layden. Utah's Recovery Day from 9am to 1pm celebrates addiction recovery, and encourages people to overcome barriers to recovery. Recovery Day speakers may include City, County and Utah State government officials. Recovery Day activities include face painting, games, live music, food and a rock-climbing wall. Utah's Recovery Day is sponsored by the State and Salt Lake County Division of Substance Abuse. Proceeds from the race will benefit Utah Alcoholism Foundation's (UAF) substance abuse treatment programs. Pre-registration is $20 and includes a t-shirt; day of registration is $25.
Date
9/9/2006 8:30 AM to 9/9/2006 1:00 PM
Type of Event
5k Race
Location
Race starts east of the Utah State Capitol Building; ends at the Gallivan Center.
Invited Officials/Presenters
Frank Layden awards presenter; speakers include Salt Lake City, County and Utah State government officials.
Expected Number of Participants
500
Primary Contact
Kelly Housley
Address
857 East 200 South
Salt Lake City, UT  8410-2334
Phone Number
801-487-3276 x 1213
Email Address
khousley@uafslc.org
Secondary Contact
Michael Hughes
Address
857 East 200 South
Salt Lake UT  84102-2334
Phone Number
801-322-1373
Email Address
hesmichael@hotmail.com
Web Site
http://www.uafut.org
Event Number
507
Title
SAMHSA/CSAT National Recovery Month Teen Challenge Celebratory Rally/Banquet—SAMHSA Sponsored
Description
Rally/Banquet
Hors d'oeuvres: Jason & Camille Mack
Presentation of Colors: Royal Ranger Outpost #28
Welcome/Introduction of Ruth Ashby, Board President by Reverend Rivera
Dinner
Special Live Music by Evie Colpi
180 Ministries: Daniel & Student
New Hope House: Mary & Student
House of Promise by Vicki
Special Presentatio and National Recovery Month Presidential Proclamation Presentation to Executive Director of Teen Challenge Chuck Redger by Henry C. Lozano
Featured Speaker: Johnny Melendez
Special Music: Broken Vessels
Drawing by Chuck and Daniel
Report of pledges by Chuck Redger, Executive Director Teen Challenge
Benediction: Reverend Paul Veliquette
Date
9/21/2006 6:30 PM to 9/21/2006 9:00 PM
Type of Event
SAMHSA/CSAT National Recovery Month Teen Challenge Celebratory Rally/Banquet
Location
Valley Assembly
3818 West 4700 South
Salt Lake City, UT
Program Agenda
6:30 pm
Hors d'oeuvres: Jason & Camille Mack
6:55 pm
Presentation of Colors: Royal Ranger Outpost #28
7 pm
Welcome/Introduction of Reverend Rivera by Ruth Ashby, Board President
7:02 pm
Invocation by Reverend Rivera
7:06 pm
Dinner Instructions
7:06 pm
Dinner (Taped music & Power Point) by soundman
7:35 pm
Registration cards
7:40 pm
Special Live Music by Evie Colpi
7:45 pm
180 Ministries: Daniel & Student
7:50 pm
New Hope House: Mary & Student
7:55 pm
House of Promise by Vicki
8 pm
Special Presentation and National Recovery Month Presidential Proclamation Presentation to Executive Director of Teen Challenge Chuck Redger by Henry C. Lozano
8:10 pm
Featured Speaker: Johnny Melendez
8:30 pm
Offering/Pledges
8:38 pm
Special Music: Broken Vessels
8:45 pm
Drawing by Chuck and Daniel
8:55 pm
Report of Offering/Pledges by Chuck Redger, Executive Director Teen Challenge
9 pm
Benediction: Reverend Paul Veliquette
Invited Officials/Presenters
Jason and Camille Mack; Royal Ranger Outpost #28; Ruth Ashby, Board President of Teen Challenge; Reverend Dennis Rivera; Chuck Redger, Executive Director Teen Challenge Rocky Mountains; Evie Colpi, Singer; Henry Lozano, President/CEO of Californians for Drug-Free Youth, Inc. and Graduate of Teen Challenge; Johnny Melendez, Chaplain (Lieutenant Colonel) and Teen Challenge Graduate; Reverend Bob Cook; Broken Vessels, Musical Group; Reverend Paul Velilquette; Jane Bergman Norton, Lieutenant Governor;
Nancy J. Brown, Chief of Staff/Executive Director, Governors Commission on Community Service
Expected Number of Participants
375
Invited Participants/Audience
Teen Challenge students, graduates and all family members and friends. All members of the community who are affected by prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery and all community-based organizations and faith-based organizations.
Primary Contact
Chuck Redger, Executive Director
Address
2634 S. Broadway
Denver, CO  80210
Phone Number
303-744-3986
Email Address
chuck@tc-rm.org
Secondary Contact
Paulette Nagle
Address
Post Office Box 620
Forest Fal CA  92339
Phone Number
909.794.3229
Email Address
abfab02@aol.com
Web Site
http://www.teenchallenge.com/main/centers/colorado.html
Event Number
605
Title
Recovery Day Celebration
Description
There will be free activities from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Gallivan Center including a jumping castle, childrens activities, games, live music, free food and a free raffle with many great prizes. Information tables sponsored by treatment and recovery providers will also be available to the public throughout the days activities.
Date
9/9/2006 10:00 AM to 9/9/2006 1:00 PM
Type of Event
Gathering
Location
Gallivan Center
239 South Main Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Invited Officials/Presenters
Recovery Day participants will be addressed by speakers recovering from addiction as well as local officials like Utah Department of Human Services Director, Lisa-Michele Church and Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon.
Expected Number of Participants
600
Invited Participants/Audience
Open to the public
Primary Contact
Kelly Quernemoen
Address
120 N. 200 W #209
Salt Lake City, UT  84102
Phone Number
801-538-3951
Email Address
kjquerne@utah.gov
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Event Number
530
Title
Bowling for Recovery
Description
Volunteers of America, Utah will celebrate the first annual Bowling for Recovery a fundraising bowling event, celebrated in conjunction with National Alcohol and Drug Recovery month, designed to celebrate sobriety and to raise money to serve individuals in need of substance abuse services.Registration is 11:30am with bowling from 12-2:00pm. Participants should collect $100 minimum in pledges and can expect bowling, pizza, prizes and fun.
Date
9/16/2006 11:30 AM to 9/16/2006 2:00 PM
Type of Event
Bowling fundraising event
Location
The event will be held on September 16th at the AMF Ritz Classic Lanes located at 2265 South State Street in Salt Lake City.
Program Agenda
11:30 Registration
12-2pm Bowling
1:45-2:30 Trophy presentation, prizes and recovery message
Expected Number of Participants
180
Primary Contact
Janeal Ford
Address
511 West 200 South, Suite 160
Salt Lake City, UT  84101
Phone Number
801-363-9414
Email Address
janealf@voaut.org
Secondary Contact
Jeff St. Romain
Address
511 West 200 South, Suite 160
Salt Lake UT  84101
Phone Number
801-363-9414
Email Address
jeff@voaut.org
Web Site
http://www.voaut.org

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