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Event Number
145
Title
Rally—SAMHSA Sponsored
Description
SAMHSA-Sponsored Rally
09.9.2006
5 pm - 9 pm Opening Prayer and Welcome
Announcement of SAMHSA/CSAT National Recovery Month;
09.10.2006 8 am Opening Prayer and Welcome Back with the Announcement of SAMHSA/CSAT National Recovery Month and Teen Challenge Support of SAMHSA/CSAT National Recovery Month with the reading of the Presidential and Governor's Proclamation and ministry
Rally concludes at 12:15 pm
Date
9/9/2006 5:00 PM to 9/10/2006 12:15 PM
Type of Event
Join the Voices of Recovery: Build a Stronger, Healthier Community Rally
Location
Eastridge Christian Assembly Church
5025 Issaquah Pine Lake Road SE
Issaquah, WA 98075-7968
Program Agenda
Agenda is being created.
Invited Officials/Presenters
Mayor Greg Nickels; City Council Members: Nick Licata; Sally J. Clark; Richard Conlin; David J. Della; Jan Drago; Jean Godden; Richard J. McIver; Tom Rasmussen; Peter Steinbrueck and Henry Lozano, President/CEO Californians for Drug-Free Youth, Inc.
Expected Number of Participants
2000
Invited Participants/Audience
All members of the community; Teen Challenge Graduates; Office of Juvenile Justice Programs Representative; Recovery and Treatment Programs Representative; Chief of Police; State Prosecutor Representative
Primary Contact
Pastor/Director Willie  Parish
Address
18611 148th Avenue, SE
Renton, WA  98058
Phone Number
425-226-2608
Email Address
bparish453@aol.com
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
Event Number
356
Title
Community Recovery Month Celebration
Description
Community Recovery Month Celebration will be held in a park. We will have a morning salute to commuities in recovery; by holding hands on a overpass to create awareness and help eliminate stigma and demonstrate solidarity. We will recite the Serenity Prayer while holding hands.
Date
8/9/2006 12:00 PM to 8/9/2006 6:00 PM
Type of Event
Park Celebration
Location
PRATT Park
1800 s. Main St.
Seattle, WA 98144
Expected Number of Participants
100
Primary Contact
Rachel Tuli
Address
2200 Rainier Ave s.
Seattle, WA  98144
Phone Number
206.322.7061
Email Address
rachel@pocaan.org
Secondary Contact
Michelle  DiMiscio
Address
2200 Rainier Ave s.
Seattle WA  98144
Phone Number
206.322.7061
Email Address
michelle@pocaan.org
Event Number
105
Title
Hands Arcoss the Bridge 2006
Description
On Labor Day, hundreds of Oregon and Washington residents will celebrate recovery from alcohol and drug addiction when they join hands to span the Interstate 5 Bridge connecting the states of Oregon and Washington. The fifth annual Hands Across the Bridge event, set for 10-noon on Monday, Sept. 4, with ceremonies on both the Portland and Vancouver sides of the Columbia, kicks off National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. Last years event drew around 1500 participants whose lives had been touched by addiction and recovery. This years event will be followed with Oxfest Celebration,(Oxford Houses) with food, entertainment, booths, games and more! Hands Across the Bridge is sponsored by: The Recovery Association Project
Date
9/4/2006 10:00 AM to 9/4/2006 12:00 PM
Type of Event
Celebration Of Recovery
Location
Washington residents: The Quay 100 Columbia St. Vancouver, WA
Oregon residents: Doubletree Jantzen Beach 909 N Hayden Island Dr. Portland, OR
Program Agenda
10:00-10:05-Welcome 10:05-10:15-Prayer 10:15-10:25-Address 10:30-10:35-Bridge Song 10:35-10:40-Proclamation 10:40-10:50-Serenity Prayer and Native American Drummers 11:00-12:00-Walk to Bridge
Invited Officials/Presenters
Congressman Brian Baird, Sen. Craig Pridemore, County Commissioner Steve Stuart, Mayor Royce Pollard
Expected Number of Participants
1500
Invited Participants/Audience
The recoverying community, community and many faith-based institutions.
Primary Contact
Tracey  Pena
Address
1701 Broadway --Suite AA
Vancouver, WA  98663
Phone Number
360.608.2776
Email Address
tpena@nautilus.com
Secondary Contact
Sarah Bowens
Address
1701 Broadway --Suite AA
Vancouver WA  98664
Phone Number
360.904.6714
Email Address
sbowens@ywcaclarkcounty.org
Web Site
http://www.rap-nw.org
Event Number
100
Title
Community Education and Outreach
Description
ACORN's (Asian Community of Recovery Network) peers in recovery will share their struggles and triumphs at a community meeting of about 50 individuals in the International District, where they will talk about the stigma attached to recovery and encourage community support for those in recovery.
Date
9/6/2006 8:45 AM to 9/6/2006 9:45 AM
Location
Community Room
720 - 8th Ave. S, Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98104
Expected Number of Participants
50
Primary Contact
Yoon Joo Han
Address
700 S. Dearborn St., Suite B
Seattle, WA  98104
Phone Number
(206) 903-0843
Email Address
yoonjooh@acrs.org
Event Number
63
Title
The Art of Recovery
Description
Artists of all types in treatment and/or recovery will display or perform their art for the public in downtown Spokane. This celebration will include live musical performances, addresses, and testimonials in an effort to educate the community about programs in our area while inturn reducing the stigma around those in recovery.
Date
9/16/2006 11:00 AM to 9/16/2006 3:00 PM
Type of Event
Art Display and Celebration
Location
Spokane's Riverfront Park Clocktower - Downtown Spokane.
Program Agenda
Opening address and proclamation reading by city at 11am. Follwed by performances and open air art dsiplay.
Invited Officials/Presenters
City of Spokane Mayor Denis Hession
Expected Number of Participants
300
Invited Participants/Audience
City of Spokane Council members, Spokane Valley officials, Spokane County Commissioners, local legislatures, judges, criminal justice professionals, treatment and prevention professionals, individuals in treatment and/or recovery, local media, business owners, and the general public
Primary Contact
Julie  Alonso
Address
8104 E Sprague Ave
Spokane Valley, WA  99212
Phone Number
509-922-8383
Email Address
jalonso@gssacpreventioncenter.com
Secondary Contact
Linda  Thompson
Email Address
lthompspn@gssacpreventioncenter.com
Event Number
95
Title
Recovery Information and Education Fair
Description
Asian Community of Recovery Network (ACORN) will hold a Recovery Information and Education Fair at its Recovery Center, targeting the Asian Pacific American community. The fair will have tables on community resources for those in recovery, as well as peers conducting outreach. The fair will include a recovery celebration dance at night, where our peers, their family members, and the broader community can all mingle and celebrate together in a safe environment.
Date
9/20/2006 12:00 PM to 9/20/2006 9:00 PM
Type of Event
Information and Education Fair
Location
700 S Dearborn St. Suite B
Seattle, WA 98104
Expected Number of Participants
200
Primary Contact
Yoon Joo Han
Address
700 S. Dearborn St., Suite B
Seattle, WA  98104
Phone Number
206-695-7591
Email Address
yoonjooh@acrs.org
Event Number
90
Title
The Power of Recovery Walk 2006
Description
On September 23rd join thousand of people that support recovery as they walk to help eliminate some of the stigma surrounding addiction and recovery. By putting a face on the power of recovery they will lead by example that recovery is not only real but possible. Join people in recovery, employers that support recovery, health care organizations, political representatives and the community that understand that recovery changes lives.
This is a Free Event organized by Residence XII treatment center for women in Kirkland, WA. Any profits from sponsorship or t-shirt sales will be donated to the 24 hour alcohol/drug helpline.
Find out how you can participate at www.recoverywalk.org
Date
9/23/2006 10:00 AM to 9/23/2006 2:00 PM
Type of Event
Public Walk
Location
Kirkland Marina Park,
Kirkland, WA 98034
Program Agenda
10:00 a.m. - Rally with speakers at Kirkland Marina Park
12:00 p.m. - Music, recovery sponsor vendors and more speakers
2:00 p.m. - Event close at Kirkland Marina Park
Invited Officials/Presenters
Mayor and speakers that support recovery
Expected Number of Participants
1000
Invited Participants/Audience
Anyone that supports recovery from alcohol and drugs. Women, men & children
Primary Contact
Susan Burnash
Address
12029 113th Ave. NE
Kirkland, WA  98034
Phone Number
425.823.8844
Email Address
sburnash@residencexii.org
Web Site
http://www.recoverywalk.org
Event Number
96
Title
Recovery Picnic
Description
Asian Community of Recovery Network will hold a Recovery Picnic on September 27 at Rizal Park, for about 100 peers in recovery to play sports, barbecue, and celebrate together.
Date
9/27/2006 11:00 AM to 9/27/2006 5:00 PM
Type of Event
Recovery Picnic
Location
Rizal Park, Seattle
Contact us for directions/information:
ASIAN COMMUNITY OF
RECOVERY NETWORK (ACORN)
700 S Dearborn St. Suite B
Seattle, WA 98104

Expected Number of Participants
100
Primary Contact
Yoon Joo Han
Address
700 S. Dearborn St., Suite B
Seattle, WA  98104
Phone Number
206-903-0843
Email Address
yoonjooh@acrs.org
Event Number
594
Title
Hands Around the Millineum
Description
We will be gathering to Hold Hands and recognize the Faces and Voices of Recovery In Yakima County.
Date
9/30/2006 10:00 AM to 9/30/2006 4:00 PM
Type of Event
Hands around the Millenium Plaza, County Wide Observance
Location
These events will take place in two separate locations. The Hands Around the Millieum Plaza will take place in Downtown Yakima from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. This will be followed by a Free Barbeque with Live Music at the Southeast Yakima Coummunity Center from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Program Agenda
Speakers, Holding hands to promote unity, followed by Free Barbeque
Invited Officials/Presenters
Yakima City Mayor, City Council, and County Commissioners are all invited
Expected Number of Participants
300
Invited Participants/Audience
The entire Community is invited
Primary Contact
Brian  Hunt
Address
128 North 2nd Street B-18
Yakima, WA  98901
Phone Number
509-574-2749
Email Address
brian.hunt@co.yakima.wa.us
Secondary Contact
Denise Worley
Address
128 North 2nd Street B-18
Yakima WA  98901
Phone Number
509-574-2756
Email Address
denise.worley@co.yakima.wa.us
Event Number
596
Title
Borders Books Education Awareness Week: Wendy Blackburn
Description
Wendy Blackburn, author of the recently-released recovery-related novel "Beachglass" will be participating in an education awareness week event; signing books, meeting librarians, educators, and press
Date
10/14/2006 12:00 PM to 10/14/2006 6:00 PM
Type of Event
Expo/Open House
Location
Borders Books & Music, Redmond Town Center, Redmond Washington
Program Agenda
12-6 Saturday October 14
Expected Number of Participants
100
Invited Participants/Audience
All are welcome/public event
Primary Contact
wendy blackburn
Address
140 rainier blvd south
issaquah, WA  98027
Phone Number
425 391 2244
Email Address
wlh@sprynet.com
Web Site
http://www.wendyblackburn.com
Event Number
611
Title
Borders Books Education Awareness Week: Wendy Blackburn
Description
Wendy Blackburn, author of the recently-released recovery-related novel "Beachglass" will be participating in an education awareness week event; signing books, meeting librarians, educators, and press
Date
10/15/2006 12:00 PM to 10/15/2006 6:00 PM
Type of Event
Expo/Open House
Location
Borders Books & Music, Redmond Town Center, Redmond Washington
Program Agenda
12-6 Sunday October 15
Expected Number of Participants
100
Invited Participants/Audience
All are welcome/public event
Primary Contact
wendy blackburn
Address
140 rainier blvd south
issaquah, WA  98027
Phone Number
425 391 2244
Email Address
wlh@sprynet.com
Web Site
http://www.wendyblackburn.com

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