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2008 Events

Illinois (Events posted: 35)
Event Number
484
Title
2008 National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month Press Conference and Kick-Off - SAMHSA-Sponsored
Description
The Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration will unveil the results of the 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health at a press conference on Thursday, September 4. The annual survey, formerly called the Household Survey is the largest of its kind, and is the governments primary vehicle for determining how many persons are abusing illegal drugs, pharmaceuticals, alcohol and tobacco.

The release of the 2007 survey results is the keynote of the annual National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month press conference marking a month long observance of the gains made by those in recovery from alcohol and drug abuse, as well as treatment providers.

Date
9/4/2008 10:00 AM to 9/4/2008 11:00 AM
Type of Event
Press Conference and National Kick-Off Event
Location
National Press Building,
Holeman Lounge, 13th Floor
529 14th Street, NW
Washington, D.C.
Invited Officials/Presenters
John Walters, Director, White House Office of National Drug Control Policy

RADM Eric Broderick, Acting Administrator, SAMHSA

H. Westley Clark, M.D., J.D., M.P.H., Director, SAMHSA Center for Substance Abuse Treatment

Candy Finnigan, Drug and Alcohol Interventionist appearing on the A&E documentary drama Intervention

Nathan Anderson, a person in recovery from drug abuse
Expected Number of Participants
100
Invited Participants/Audience
Media, organizations/associations and government agency representatives in the field of substance abuse addiction, treatment and recovery, the general public
Primary Contact
Mark Weber
Address
1 Choke Cherry Road
Rockville, MD  20857
Phone Number
240-276-2130
Email Address
mark.weber@samhsa.hhs.gov
Web Site

Event Number
602
Title
A Safe Haven's Celebration of "Champions for Recovery" - SAMHSA & NADAAC Sponsored
Description
Annual Dinner of A Safe Haven, Recovery Home Dinner
Date
9/13/2008 6:00 PM to 9/13/2008 9:00 PM
Type of Event
Banquet
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Program Agenda
Awards
Invited Officials/Presenters
Keynote: Abe Thompson, Motivational Speaker, Humanitarian, Influential Businessowner
Expected Number of Participants
300
Invited Participants/Audience
Alumni, Legislators, Friends and Family
Primary Contact
Neli Vazquez-rowland
Address
180 W. Washington 10th Floor
CHicago , IL  60602
Phone Number
(312) 372-6707
Email Address
neli@ASafeHaven.com
Web Site

Event Number
40
Title
Refuge "Love & Hate" Exhibition
Description
Passion drives art.
Emotion drives passion.
Love and hate drives life.

The Love & Hate exhibition brings together 10 artists who share their perspectives on the two basic polarities of the human condition.

REFUGE is a non-profit organization and exhibition space for artists who are active in their recovery from alcohol or drug addiction. It is a place to celebrate those who use verbal and visual expression resulting from healing.
Date
1/25/2008 6:30 PM to 1/25/2008 9:00 PM
Type of Event
Refuge "Love & Hate" Exhibition -- Jan. 25 to March 28, 2008
Location
Refuge: Center for Artists in Recovery
4811 Main Street
Skokie, IL 60077
Program Agenda
Opening Reception;
Julie Caffey performs "The View out my Window";
Live Blues Music, by Gus Stagg
Invited Officials/Presenters
Illinois Senetor and State Represenative
Expected Number of Participants
100
Invited Participants/Audience
Artists, members and general public
Primary Contact
Bill Current
Address
4811 Main Street (at Skokie Blvd.)
Skokie, IL  60077
Phone Number
847-673-3737
Email Address
bcurrent@refuge.com
Web Site

Event Number
957
Title
Christian Hideaway
Description
Leah Martensen and Beth Champion Mason are in Concert on their Road To Recovery tour
Date
2/21/2008 7:00:00 PM
Type of Event
Youth event for recovery
Location
Vandalia, Ill
Program Agenda
Leah Martensen and Beth Champion Mason with be sharing through music and message their Road To Recovery through addiction and dysfunction
Expected Number of Participants
150
Primary Contact
Leah Martensen
Address
P.O. Box 352980
Toledo, OH  43635
Phone Number
(419) 842-0949
Email Address
purpeee@yahoo.com
Web Site

Event Number
41
Title
Postmarks: "I'm sorry..."
Description
REFUGE announces our first Postcard Art Exhibition, Swap and Auction.

The premise is simple all artwork has been submitted on a 4"x6" surface, received via mail (snail mail, stamps and all).

The artists have communicated something to someone (real or fictional) on a postcard. They have had fun using visual, verbal, creative, artistic skills -- very un-predictable.

Artwork is for sale to benefit future art exhibitions and continued our outreach program.

Date
4/18/2008 6:30 PM to 4/18/2008 9:00 PM
Type of Event
Art Exhibition -- Postcard Artwork
Location
Refuge: Center for Artist in Recovery
4811 Main Street (at Skokie Blvd.)
Skokie, IL 60077
Program Agenda
Art Exhibition and Celebration of Sobriety
Invited Officials/Presenters
Local State Senator, Representative and Skokie Mayor.
Expected Number of Participants
100
Invited Participants/Audience
Artists, Members and General Public.
Primary Contact
Bill Current
Address
4811 Main Street (at Skokie Blvd.)
Skokie, IL  60077
Phone Number
847-673-3737
Email Address
bcurrent@refuge.com
Web Site

Event Number
462
Title
got recovery? t-shirts
Description
in the spirit of "got milk", our got recovery? t-shirts are designed to increase awareness for addiction recovery. Help us spread the word by wearing yours, got recovery?
Date
8/25/2008 8:00 AM to 9/30/2008 12:00 AM
Type of Event
Campaign to increase awareness
Location
To order go to:
http://www.spiritworksfoundation.org/
Expected Number of Participants
5000
Primary Contact
Jan Brown
Address
5800 Mooretown Road
Williamsburg, VA  23188
Phone Number
757-564-0001
Email Address
jan@spiritworksfoundation.org
Secondary Contact
Sissy Allen
Address
5800 Mooretown Road
Williamsbu VA  23188
Phone Number
757-564-0001
Email Address
sissy@spiritworksfoundation.org
Web Site

Event Number
547
Title
"In My Own Words..." Essay Contest - ATTC National Office
Description
In celebration of National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month, the ATTC National Office is excited to announce its essay contest "In My Own Words..."

The essay contest is open to anyone currently in the addictions treatment and recovery field, or closely related discipline. The deadline for submission is Midnight, October 1, 2008. Prizes include: First - $500; Second - $250; Third - $100

Guidelines are available online: http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=84

Questions? Contact Deann Jepson, jepsond@umkc.edu.
Date
9/1/2008 12:00 AM to 10/1/2008 12:00 AM
Location
Find additional information, including submission guidelines online: http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=84
Expected Number of Participants
1000
Primary Contact
Erin Fridley
Address
5100 Rockhill Rd
Kansas City, MO  64110
Phone Number
816-235-6989
Email Address
fridleye@umkc.edu
Secondary Contact
Deann Jepson
Phone Number
816-235-6981
Email Address
jepsond@umkc.edu

Event Number
78
Title
15th National TASC Conference on Drugs & Crime - The Sky's the Limit: Strengthening Communities through TASC - Innovation, Integration & Imagination
Description
In celebration of Recovery Month, the 15th National TASC Conference on Drugs & Crime will take place September 3-5. This event offers research applications, skills-building, and advocacy activities for public safety, substance abuse and mental health treatment professionals as well as faith-based organizations, juvenile and adult services providers, and community advocates.

REGISTER TODAY! Go to www.NationalTASC.org (*) for convenient online registration or a registration form that can be printed and mailed with payment to: PO Box 5061, Williamsburg VA 23188, ATTN: 2008 National TASC Conference Registration

Early Bird rates apply for all registrations received by July 31, 2008. Member: $295 Non-Member: $395

Regular Registration Member: $345 Non-Member: $445

(*) Sponsor and Exhibitor packages are also available. For details scroll to "Becoming a Sponsor/Exhibitor at the Conference" on the left menu of the National TASC homepage.
Date
9/3/2008 8:00 AM to 9/5/2008 7:00 PM
Type of Event
Conference
Location
Chicago, Illinois at The Westin Michigan Avenue

To reserve a room at The Westin Michigan Avenue, Chicago , call 1-888-627-8385 and ask for the National TASC rate.

Hotel bed rates are $199 single/$224 double (plus parking and all applicable taxes). Offer available until August 2, 2008 at 5 PM CDT.

Online room reservations available at: Http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/tasc2008
Program Agenda
Intensive workshop tracks will focus on the topics of: Incarceration and Reentry; Diversion; Clinical Skills and Interventions; Evaluation and Research; and Innovative Applications.
Invited Officials/Presenters
There will be prominent speakers from the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the Pew Charitable Trusts, and many others.
Expected Number of Participants
300
Invited Participants/Audience
Public safety, substance abuse and mental health treatment professionals, counselors and social workers, faith-based organizations, juvenile and adult services providers, community advocates.
Primary Contact
National TASC
Address
2204 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Suite 200
Alexandria, VA  22301
Phone Number
703-836-8272
Email Address
nationaltasc@nationaltasc.org
Web Site

Event Number
472
Title
Outside the Walls: A Celebration of Freedom and Recovery
Description
What better way to kick off Recovery Month than with a full day of Gospel Celebration? Please note that this is a community-based initiative, and it will not be successful without the full support of our capable community members and leaders. Come one; come all!

The days twofold objective is to celebrate the lives and newfound freedom of men and women who have paid their debt to society and to promote the reconnection of families once broken due to incarceration. This event will engage everyone involved in a spiritual atmosphere, emphasizing the importance of faith-based consciousness in productive reentry and in sustaining the effort to remain free, clean, sober and serene. Our ultimate desire is to eradicate recidivism, restore self-esteem, reintroduce the individual back into society, reassembling families and reconciling communities.
Date
9/6/2008 10:00 AM to 9/6/2008 6:00 PM
Type of Event
A Free Day of Family Unity and Community Reconciliation. Celebrating Real People, Real Recovery
Location
Douglas Park
1401 S. Sacramento Dr.
Chicago, IL 60623
Program Agenda
Music, food, gifts, and resources.

Entertainment and special activities will be available for the children including a Christian Mime artist.
Invited Officials/Presenters
Special guest speaker Reverend Dr. Darryl Rice, pastor of Hopewell Baptist Church, E. St.Louis, IL will provide the power of the Holy Word with his Spirit Lead Message of the Day.

Other invited speakers include: The Honorable Congressman Danny K. Davis, Mack McGhee of Transforming Lives International, Cook County Commisioner Robert Steele, and Tio Hardiman and Tim White of Cease Fire.

Invited musical artists include: The Church Boys, The Douglas Singers, Pastor DeAndre Patterson and Destiny Worship Center, Hope House Mens Choir, Pastor Reggie Royale and JUDAH, Pastor Steve Nelson and The Christian Love Church Choir and The Serenity Drum Corps.
Expected Number of Participants
600
Invited Participants/Audience
Open to the community. Specifically focused on individuals in recovery as well their friends, families, and supporters.
Primary Contact
Rev. Tommie Johnson
Address
1500 N. Halsted
Chicago, IL  60622
Phone Number
(773) 454-1545
Email Address
bblest2@yahoo.com

Event Number
396
Title
Rally 'Round Recovery
Description
The Southwest Coalition & The City of Joliet Present the 4th Annual Rally 'Round Recovery
Date
9/6/2008 10:00 AM to 9/6/2008 3:00 PM
Type of Event
Open
Location
Bicentennial Park
201 W Jefferson St
Joliet IL 60432
Program Agenda
10:10am - Peace Pledge presented by the Jolliet Public Grade School District 86
10:15am - Recovery Advocate Spokesperson Don M.
10:30am - Councilman Warren Dorris & other Local & State Officials
11:00am - Jim Nesci & The Cold-Blooded Creatures
12:00pm - Ulich Voices
12:30pm - Mt. Carmel Folkloric Dancers
12:45pm - Denis Ramos
01:00pm - JTHS Swing Band
01:30pm - JTHS Student Choir
02:00pm - JTHS Prevention Club
02:30pm - Open Meeting
Featuring: Resource Fair
Kazoo the Clown, Face Painting, Moon-Walk, Smokehouse Simulator
Free - Resource Fair Raffle
Free - Food & Drinks while supplies last
Invited Officials/Presenters
Councilman Warren Dorris
Recovery Advocate Spokesperson - Don M.
Joliet Public Grade School District 86
JTHS Swing Band, Student Choir, & Prevention Club
Jim Nesci & The Cold-Blooded Creatures
Ulich Voices
Mr. Carmel Folkloric Dancers
Denis Ramos
Expected Number of Participants
500
Invited Participants/Audience
Approximately 700 invited audient
Primary Contact
Theresa Harrison
Address
1621 Theodore Street
Joliet, IL  60435
Phone Number
815-744-4555
Email Address
tharrison@steppingstonestreatment.com
Secondary Contact
Paul Lauridsen
Address
1621 Theodore Street
Joliet IL  60435
Phone Number
815-744-4555
Email Address
plauridsen@steppingstonestreatment.com
Web Site

Event Number
96
Title
Recovery Takes Flight 2008
Description
30 thousand Balloons will be released across the country by CRC Health Group facilities at Noon local time creating a wave of recognition honoring recovery.
Date
9/10/2008 12:00 PM to 9/10/2008 1:00 PM
Type of Event
Balloon Release
Location
Over 60 facilities nationwide
Program Agenda
11:30am gather
11:50am Statement read
11:59 am countdown
Noon- release balloons
Invited Officials/Presenters
Local dignitaries
Expected Number of Participants
30000
Invited Participants/Audience
Staff, clients and alumni of the various treatment centers
Primary Contact
Melissa  Preshaw
Address
20400 Stevens Creek Blvd, Suite 600
Cupertino , CA  95014
Phone Number
(408)367-2185
Email Address
mpreshaw@crchealth.com
Web Site

Event Number
634
Title
3rd Annual Candlelight Walk for Recovery
Description
3rd Annual Candlelight Walk for Recovery
Speakers who are recovering from their addictions talk on the steps of City Hall and tell their stories, which are very moving and told from the heart. A candlelight walk around Hodges Park follows the talks. There are also organizations there that offer health information.
Date
9/11/2008 6:30 PM to 9/11/2008 8:00 PM
Type of Event
Sponsored by the Park Ridge Community Health Commission
Location
City Hall, 505 Butler Place
Park Ridge, Illinois
Hodges Park across the street from City Hall
Program Agenda
Booth Presentations 6-7 pm
Speaker Talks 7-7:30 pm
Candlelight Walk 7:30-8:00 p.m.
Invited Officials/Presenters
Park Ridge Community Health Commission Members
Expected Number of Participants
100
Invited Participants/Audience
Open to all Community members
Primary Contact
Dr. Teri  Collins
Address
108 North Chester
Park Ridge, IL  60068
Phone Number
847-456-8267
Email Address
tcato3@att.net
Secondary Contact
Dr. John  bello
Address
505 Butler Place
Park Ridge IL  60068
Phone Number
847-318-5200

Event Number
619
Title
Candlelight Vigil
Description
The second annual Light of Recovery candlelight vigil is slated for Thursday, September 11th, at Carbondales Turley Park from 7:00 8:00 pm. Sponsored by the Meth and Substance Abuse Action Team of the Jackson County Healthy Communities Coalition, the vigil honors those lost to addiction, celebrates the hope of recovery, and encourages families to join together to build a healthy future.
Date
9/11/2008 7:00 PM to 9/11/2008 8:00 PM
Type of Event
Candlelight Vigil
Location
Turley Park, Carbondale, IL
Program Agenda
Speakers and Candlelight Vigil
Invited Officials/Presenters
Many
Expected Number of Participants
100
Invited Participants/Audience
Community
Primary Contact
Roz Rice
Address
Corporate Office, SIH
Carbondale, IL  62901
Phone Number
618-457-5200
Email Address
Rosslind.rice@sih.net

Event Number
414
Title
Founder's Day
Description
Prairie Center Celebrates 40 years of service in east central IL w/ cook out, recognize the pioneers from 3 organizations that preceeding our modern day s.a. agency. Current staff, past and current agency Board members and treatment/recovery pioneers sign in on the date they first became involved. Features speakers in recovery, Red Ribbon and Historical Displays.
Date
9/12/2008 12:00 PM to 9/12/2008 2:30 PM
Type of Event
Founder's Day Picnic
Location
Under the Big Top, on the vacant lot across from Prairie Center Outpatient, 718 Killarney Street, Urbana, Illinois, 61801
Program Agenda
N.A.
Invited Officials/Presenters
Officials from Champaign County Council on Alcoholism, Gemini House, Vermilion County Council on Alcoholism and the Mustard Seed Club.
Presenter: Bruce Suardini, CEO Prairie Center
Expected Number of Participants
100
Invited Participants/Audience
Former officials affiliated with substance abuse treatment in Ford, Champaign and Vermilion County, Illinois
Primary Contact
Betty Seidel
Address
Prairie Center, 718 Killarney Street
Urbana, IL  61801
Phone Number
(217) 693-3053
Email Address
bseidel@mail.prairie-center.com
Web Site

Event Number
432
Title
Affection Throughout Our Community
Description
Community Coalition will bring together resources, information and fun activities for community members to get involved in violence prevention, mental health and community development.
Date
9/13/2008 11:00 AM to 9/13/2008 3:00 PM
Type of Event
Community Picnic
Location
Kelly Park
2725 W. 41st St
Chicago, IL 60632

One block south or Archer, in front of Kelly High School.
Invited Officials/Presenters
Local politicians, service providers, art resources.
Expected Number of Participants
200
Invited Participants/Audience
The Brighton Park Community.
Primary Contact
David Pintor
Address
4477 S. Archer
Chicago, IL  606032
Phone Number
773-523-7110
Email Address
dpintor@sga-youth.org
Secondary Contact
Maria  Diaz
Address
4477 S. Archer
Chicago IL  606032
Phone Number
773-523-7110
Email Address
sgamaria@yahoo.com
Web Site

Event Number
620
Title
Recovery Month Celebration
Description
Join the Voices for Recovery: Real People, Real Recovery. Speakers and entertainment at Centre Court at the IL Centre Mall, Marion, IL
Date
9/13/2008 1:00 PM to 9/13/2008 3:00 PM
Location
Centre Court at the IL Centre Mall, Marion, IL
Program Agenda
1:00 pm Opening Remarks, Invited Speaker, Rep. John Bradley
1:10 to 2:45 pm
Christopher Choir
Billie and Becki Acoustic Duo
Door Prizes
Speakers
Drawings for Gift
Certificates
2:45 pm
Grand Prize Drawing
3:00 pm
Closing Remarks, Invited Mayor
Invited Officials/Presenters
Representative John Bradley; Mayor Robert Butler
Expected Number of Participants
100
Invited Participants/Audience
Community
Primary Contact
Roz Rice
Address
Corporate Office, SIH
Carbondale, IL  62901
Phone Number
618-457-5200
Email Address
Rosslind.rice@sih.net

Event Number
122
Title
Recovery Month Gala "Groovin' on a Sunday Afternoon"
Description
Recovery Month Gala,
"Groovin' on a Sunday Afternoon" with N' The Spirit Recovery Home

Please RSVP by 8-30-08, call Pam Frazier 773-502-2134 or Pam Patterson 708-268-2460
Date
9/14/2008 5:00 PM to 9/14/2008 8:00 PM
Location
The "G" Spot
2719 E. 92nd St.
Chicago, IL
Gwen Bohannon
773-406-4903
Program Agenda
Stepping, Line Dancing, Entertainment, Raffle, Cash Bar (non-alcohol) Horsd'oeuvre
Invited Officials/Presenters
Pamela Frazier, Founder
N' The Spirit Transformational Living Recovery Home for Women
Expected Number of Participants
200
Invited Participants/Audience
Friends of N' The Spirit

Tickets available $20.00 donation, all proceeds go to N' The Spirit Recovery Home
Primary Contact
Pamela  Frazier
Address
7225 S. Yale
Chicago, IL  60621
Phone Number
773-502-2134
Email Address
n_the_spirit1@yahoo.com
Secondary Contact
Pamela Patterson
Address
7225 S. Yale
Chicago IL  60621
Phone Number
708-268-2460
Email Address
n_the_spirit1@yahoo.com
Web Site

Event Number
587
Title
Recovery Month Webcast
Description
The web cast Voices and Faces of Recovery and The Addiction Workforce, Voices FOR the Field will feature stories of individuals in recovery and highlight the workforce.
Date
9/15/2008 2:00 PM to 9/15/2008 4:00 PM
Type of Event
webcast
Location
Log on live to the webcast http://www.nowlive.com/sonnyhtv
Email questions to: recoverymonth.moses@gmail.com

Webcast and Filming at Harold Washington College, Chicago, Illinois.


Program Agenda
Segment I: Voices and Faces of Recovery
Segment II: The Addiction Workforce, Voices FOR the Field
Invited Officials/Presenters
Illinois SSA

President of Harold Washington College
Expected Number of Participants
200
Invited Participants/Audience
All are welcome to log on.
Primary Contact
Susan  Moses
Address
100 West Randolph, Ste. 5-600
Chicago, IL  60601
Phone Number
312-814-1510
Email Address
susan.moses@illinois.gov
Secondary Contact
Brian  Pacwa
Address
100 West Randolph, Ste. 5-600
Chicago IL  60601
Phone Number
312-814-6529
Email Address
brian.pacwa@illinois.gov
Web Site

Event Number
655
Title
Loretto Hospital Addiction Services National Recovery Month Kick-Off Event
Description
Come and join us in Celebrating National Recovery Month 2008 Kick Off Event. Tuesday, September 16, 2008, 10:00AM to 11:30AM.
Date
9/16/2008 10:00 AM to 9/16/2008 11:30 AM
Type of Event
Recovery Month Kick Off Event
Location
Loretto Hospital
Addictions Services
645 S. Central Ave
6th floor
Chicago, IL 60644
Program Agenda
Speakers, Testimonies, Raffles, Literature, Light Refreshments and Joyous Fun!
Invited Officials/Presenters
Senator Kimberly Lightford
Senator Mattie Hunter
Commissioner Earlene Collins
Honorable Judge Noreen Love
Commander Walter Green
Expected Number of Participants
100
Invited Participants/Audience
Consumers
Recovery Providers/Agencies
Alumni
HIV/AIDS Service Providers
Community Leaders
Clergy
Primary Contact
Dr. Dorothy J. Thomas
Address
645 South Central Ave.
Chicago, IL  60644
Phone Number
773-854-5444
Email Address
dorothy.thomas@lorettohospital.org
Secondary Contact
Gloria A.  Bell
Address
645 South Central Ave.
Chicago IL  60644
Phone Number
773- 854-5435

Event Number
564
Title
Softball Game and Ice Cream Social
Description
Third annual Divisions of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Softball Game and Ice Cream Social. Join our friends and families in this special recovery month event.
Date
9/17/2008 4:00 PM to 9/17/2008 8:00 PM
Type of Event
Softball game and Ice Cream Social
Location
McFarland Mental Health Center
Softball Diamond
901 Southwind Dr, Springfield, IL 62703
Expected Number of Participants
100
Primary Contact
Trina  Diedrich
Address
319 East Madison
Springfield, IL  62701
Phone Number
217-557-6604
Email Address
trina.diedrich@illinois.gov
Secondary Contact
Susan J.  Moses
Address
100 West Randolph, Ste. 5-600
Chicago IL  60601
Phone Number
312-814-1510
Email Address
susan.moses@illinois.gov

Event Number
675
Title
NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH CELEBRATION
Description
3 COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS JOIN TO PRESENT

NATIONAL RECOVERY
MONTH CELEBRATION

FREE

SEPTEMBER 17, 2008 @ 6PM

AT THE CENTER FOR NEW POSSIBILITIES

2BLKS WEST OF THE MORSE STATION ON RED LINE NEXT TO OUTDOOR CAFE

1505 WEST MORSE AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60626

SEPTEMBER 17,2008
6:00PM

SPONSORED BY: G,
LIFE RECLAMATION CENTER,
QUALITY CARE CENTER
& INSIGHT ARTS

FREE
GOSPEL CONCERT, RECOVERY SPEAKERS
DELICIOUS MEAL AND MORE... SIGN UP FOR YOUR NEW START IN RECOVERY NEEDS


Date
9/17/2008 6:00 PM to 9/17/2008 9:00 PM
Type of Event
OPEN HOUSE
Location
AT THE CENTER FOR NEW POSSIBILITIES
2BLKS WEST OF THE MORSE STATION ON RED LINE NEXT TO OUTDOOR CAFE

1505 W. MORSE AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60626
SEPTEMBER 17,2008


Program Agenda
FREE
RECOVERY SPEAKERS
DELICIOUS MEAL AND MORE... SIGN UP FOR YOUR NEW START IN RECOVERY NEEDS



Invited Officials/Presenters
REPRESENTATIVE: CONGREGATION OR CHADASH

RECORDING ARTIST & PASTOR: EDITH H. WRIGHT
FELLOWSHIP OF FAITH CHURCH CHICAGO
REV. MARLENE B.
REPRESENTATIVES: NEW TOWN ALANO CLUB
REPRESENTATIVES:RODGERS PARK ALNO CLUB
REPRESENTATIVES FROM: THE FELLOWSHIP

Expected Number of Participants
150
Invited Participants/Audience
LRC RECOVERY & COMMUNITY CHOIR
TOPICS: 3RD STEP, 11TH STEP & OUR GRATITUDE SPEAKS
RECOVERY SPEAKERS: JASHAWN, GARY, BILL, FRAZER
TREMAINE & COMPANY
LIFE RECLAMATION CENTER
INSIGHT ARTS
QUALITY CARE CENTER

ALL 12 STP MEMBERS, OUR ALLIES, FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF RECOVERING PEOPLE; ARE IN INVITED. ALL ARE WELCOME
OPEN & AFFIRMING
Primary Contact
Rev. Pam  Jones- Harris
Address
C/O INSIGHT ARTS 1545 W. MORSE AVE
CHICAGO IL , IL  60626
Phone Number
(773)576-5930
Email Address
Pamela.Harris@loop.colum.edu
Secondary Contact
Rev. Marlene  Brown
Phone Number
(773)576-5466
Email Address
revmbrown1@hotmail.com
Web Site

Event Number
720
Title
Rally for Recovery
Description
Join us for a chili supper where you can meet new people, hear personal stories from local celebrities and celebrate recovery! Cost is $10 per person or $60 for a table of six.
Date
9/18/2008 5:30 PM to 9/18/2008 9:30 PM
Location
Carbondale Middle School
Program Agenda
Featured Speakers: PAT BENTON, The Morning Guy - Magic 95.1 Radio; STEVE FALAT, Voice of the SIU Salukis; KAREN HAND, Master Winemaker - Blue Sky Vineyard; and JOEL SAMBURSKY, SIRSS Board Member and former Saluki quarterback.
Expected Number of Participants
200
Primary Contact
April  Cole
Address
604 East College Street
Carbondale, IL  62901
Phone Number
618-457-6703
Email Address
acole@sirss.org

Event Number
686
Title
"The 12x12 Show" Art Exhibition
Description
The 12 x 12 Show is an open call exhibition for artists in recovery. All art submitted is exhibited, uncensored, to emphasize the dynamic range of personal expression by artists who are focused on healing their mind and their soul.

All art in this exhibit is restricted to a 12 x 12 surface, providing a visually intimate and uniform link across all works in the exhibition. Like the process of recovery, each piece reflects a unique story, perspective and message. The cumulative affect of the exhibition is like a patchwork quilt presenting a picture of hope, warmth and beauty.

Date
9/19/2008 6:30 PM to 12/12/2008 9:00 PM
Type of Event
Opening Reception for 12x12 Art Exhibit
Location
4811 Main Street
Skokie, Illinois 60053
Program Agenda
Open to general public, refreshments served. This exhibition was open to all wanting to participate, there are no requirement of professionalism or embracing sobriety. Through this exhibit we encourage others to use and celebrate creativity as a resource and tool for recovery fro all of lifes challenges.
Invited Officials/Presenters
Local state representatives, local Skokie officials, and Board Members
Expected Number of Participants
200
Invited Participants/Audience
Participating artists and general public.
Primary Contact
Bill  Current
Address
4811 Main Street
Skokie, IL  60077
Phone Number
847-673-3737
Email Address
bcurrent@refuge.com
Secondary Contact
Mark Oldach
Address
4811 Main Street
Skokie   60077
Phone Number
312.286.7657
Email Address
markoldach@comcast.net
Web Site

Event Number
70
Title
2008 CILRC Recovery Walk
Description
Rally at the State Captiol, walk to Lincoln Park through downtown Springfield, IL.
Celebration at Lincoln Park. Elected officals, voter registration, music, foor and fun.
Date
9/20/2008 8:00 AM to 9/20/2008 3:00 PM
Type of Event
Recovery Counts/Walk/Celebration
Location
Illinois State Capitol, Springfield, IL
Program Agenda
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM REGISTRATION

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM WELCOME AND KICKOFF SPEAKERS

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM - WALK

11:00 AM - NOON RECOVERY SPEAKERS

NOON - 2:00 PM - DJ MUSIC

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM LIVE BAND

NOON - 3:00 PM FOOD AND FUN, FACE PAINTING ETC.
Invited Officials/Presenters
Representatives, Sentators, City Council Members
Expected Number of Participants
500
Invited Participants/Audience
ALL RECOVERING PEOPLE, THEIR FAMILIES AND CONCERNED CITIZENS FOR ALL OF ILLINOIS
Primary Contact
BILL JOHNSON
Address
401 Sangamon Avenue
Springfield, IL  62702
Phone Number
(217) 698-8110
Email Address
www.iaodapca@aol.com
Secondary Contact
Bevey  Louden
Address
401 Sangamon
Springfiel IL  62702
Phone Number
21 7280-1596
Email Address
blouden@towerofrefuge.com
Web Site

Event Number
115
Title
Hands Across the Bridge
Description
This is a Bi-state Recovery Month event for Illinois and Missouri which are linked by the Chain of Rocks Bridge.
Date
9/20/2008 4:00 PM to 9/20/2008 7:00 PM
Type of Event
Visibility & Advocacy Event & a Celebration of Recovery
Location
At the St. Louis side of the Chain of Rocks Bridge
Program Agenda
The agenda is:
- Kickoff: Food, Activities, Music, Advocacy- Recovery Speaker- National Speaker- Elected Officials- Hands Across the Bridge
Expected Number of Participants
600
Primary Contact
Tina  Hoester
Address
2148 Vadalabene
Maryville, IL  62062
Phone Number
618-288-3100
Email Address
thoester@chestnut.org
Web Site

Event Number
456
Title
Addiction Nurses Week
Description
Its the First Annual Addiction Nurses Week!
(Sept. 24th-30th)
Celebrate the contribution of nurses in addiction treatment and be a part of Recovery Month September 1st-30th.
Addiction nurses are integral to the process. Addiction nurses know firsthand the affects of addiction from treatment to counseling to education and from working with patients, families and communities. NOW addiction nurses can celebrate their experience along with their colleagues in the field of substance use disorders.
Date
9/24/2008 1:00 AM to 9/30/2008 1:00 AM
Type of Event
National observance
Location
Across the nation
Expected Number of Participants
500
Primary Contact
Carolyn  Baird
Address
119 Joyce Dr
McMurray, PA  15317
Phone Number
724-941-8551
Email Address
carolynab@earthlink.net
Web Site

Event Number
584
Title
Baseball: Riverside vs Drug Court -Recovery Month
Description
Community event, which will involve a baseball game, which will host Treatment Groups against the staff of the treatment programs and the Rock Island County Progation Deptartment.
Date
9/25/2008 3:00 PM to 9/25/2008 8:00 PM
Type of Event
Pot luck and baseball game
Location
Milan, IL 61264
Dickson Park
315 eAST 4TH Street
Program Agenda
Baseball game followed by a potluck. Speaker TBA
Invited Officials/Presenters
Possibly news media
Expected Number of Participants
100
Invited Participants/Audience
staff and family of treatment clients
Primary Contact
Austin Gross
Address
2701 17th Street
Rock Island, IL  61201
Phone Number
309-779-3069
Email Address
grossaj@ihs.org
Secondary Contact
Arthur  Gillen
Address
2701 17th Street
Rock Islan IL  61201
Phone Number
309-779-3071
Email Address
gillenaa@ihs.org
Web Site

Event Number
401
Title
Voices of Recovery Picnic
Description
Free cook-out followed by an open AA/NA Speaker meeting
Date
9/25/2008 6:00 PM to 9/25/2008 9:00 PM
Type of Event
Cook-out and open meeting
Location
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
1201 N. Chestnut St.
Shelbyville, IL 62565
Program Agenda
Cook-out provided by New Vision and Shelby County Community Services, followed by an open speaker meeting
Invited Officials/Presenters
Local AA and NA community
Expected Number of Participants
40
Invited Participants/Audience
All members of the community
Primary Contact
Caroline Reynolds
Address
200 S. Cedar St.
Shelbyville, IL  62565
Phone Number
217-774-6436
Email Address
caroline@newvision-shelbyville.com
Secondary Contact
Chris Frye
Address
101 E. N. 12th St.
Shelbyvill IL  62565
Phone Number
217-774-1400
Email Address
sccsaoda@consolidated.net

Event Number
687
Title
" _____ " The Blank Space Exhibit
Description
The blank space exhibit features work created by artists in recovery. It provides a window into the minds of people who are fully engaged in life and their art.

This exhibition is presented through a partnership of Refuge: Center for Artists in Recovery and Northstar Healthcare. Under the direction of Dr. Daniel S. Berger, Northstar has become the largest private HIV/AIDS treatment and research center in the Chicago area. His support of the arts led to the partnership with Refuge: Center for Artists in Recovery. The two organizations recognize the connection between the treatment of chronic disease and HIV/AIDS, and the role of recovery in the treatment for substance-related addictions.

A portion of art sales will be donated to the AIDS Foundation of Chicago.
Date
9/26/2008 6:30 PM to 11/7/2008 9:00 PM
Type of Event
Art Exhibition & Info About Recovery & HIV/AIDS
Location
Northstar Healthcare
2835 N. Sheffield
Suite 500
Chicago, IL 60657
Program Agenda
Open to general public, refreshments served. This exhibition will be open to all wanting to participate, there are no requirement of professionalism or embracing sobriety. Through this exhibit we encourage others to use and celebrate creativity as a resource and tool for recovery fro all of lifes challenges.
Invited Officials/Presenters
Official from Chicago, Chicago Aids Foundation, medical professional.

Guest speaker Dr. Daniel S. Berger.
Expected Number of Participants
300
Invited Participants/Audience
Participating artists and the general public
Primary Contact
Bill  Current
Address
4811 Main Street
Skokie, IL  60077
Phone Number
847-673-3737
Email Address
bcurrent@refuge.com
Secondary Contact
Mark Oldach
Address
4811 Main Street
Skokie   60077
Phone Number
312.286.7657
Email Address
markoldach@comcast.net
Web Site

Event Number
516
Title
Recovery Rides! 2008
Description
On Saturday, September 27, 2008, on the campus of Proctor Hospital, individuals will offer themselves as living proof recovery is real.

Recovery Rides! is held in conjuction with Recovery Walks! The event includes a silent auction, entertainment, refreshments, and fellowship
from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with the walk stepping off at 12:00 noon. Participants are asked to arrive at the event site by 11:15 a.m.

The event is being presented by the Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery at Proctor Hospital and the Proctor Health Care Foundation and
is an opportunity to celebrate recovery in motion. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Ameel Rashid Scholarship for Addiction Recovery. The scholarship was established in 2007 to help people who are
appropriate for treatment services at the Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery but are unable to meet the financial requirement for those services.

This fund may also provide financial assistance to people who initially meet the financial criteria but their financial resources are depleted prior to successful completion of treatment and are unable to continue with treatment without financial assistance.
Date
9/27/2008 10:00 AM to 9/27/2008 2:00 PM
Location
Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery at Proctor Hospital
5409 N. Knoxville Avenue
Peoria, IL 61614
Program Agenda
10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Motorcycle riders arrive to event site

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Magician Gordon Snow
Clown Terry Sherbeyn
Band Central Time Zone

12:00 noon
Walk Steps Off
Recognition of Honor Guard

12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m.
Musician Danny Blakey

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Refreshments
Exhibits
Silent Auction
Fellowship
Expected Number of Participants
400
Invited Participants/Audience
Open to all individuals, with a special Honor Guard for those
celebrating recovery.
Primary Contact
Laura Schoon
Address
5409 N. Knoxville Avenue
Peoria, IL  61614
Phone Number
(309) 693-0414
Email Address
laura.schoon@proctor.org
Secondary Contact
Bill Johnson
Address
401 E. Sangamon Avenue
Springfiel IL  62702
Phone Number
(217) 698-8110
Email Address
iaodapca@aol.com
Web Site

Event Number
517
Title
Recovery Walks! 2008
Description
On Saturday, September 27, 2008, on the campus of Proctor Hospital, individuals will offer themselves as living proof recovery is real.

This is our second year for Recovery Walks!, with over 350 participants our first year. The event includes a silent auction, entertainment,
refreshments, and fellowship from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with the walk stepping off at 12:00 noon. New this year is Recovery Rides!, a
motorcycle ride to the event.

The event is being presented by the Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery at Proctor Hospital and the Proctor Health Care Foundation and
is an opportunity to celebrate recovery in motion. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Ameel Rashid Scholarship for Addiction Recovery. The scholarship was established in 2007 to help people who are
appropriate for treatment services at the Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery but are unable to meet the financial requirement for those services.

This fund may also provide financial assistance to people who initially meet the financial criteria but their financial resources are depleted
prior to successful completion of treatment and are unable to continue with treatment without financial assistance.


Date
9/27/2008 10:00 AM to 9/27/2008 2:00 PM
Type of Event
Walk
Location
Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery at Proctor Hospital
5409 N. Knoxville Avenue
Peoria, IL 61614
http://www.addictionrecov.org/
Program Agenda
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Magician Gordon Snow
Clown Terry Sherbeyn
Band Central Time Zone

12:00 noon
Walk Steps Off
Recognition of Honor Guard

12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m.
Musician Danny Blakey

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Refreshments
Exhibits
Silent Auction
Fellowship
Expected Number of Participants
400
Invited Participants/Audience
Open to all individuals, with a special Honor Guard for those
celebrating recovery.
Primary Contact
Laura Schoon
Address
5409 N. Knoxville Avenue
Peoria, IL  61614
Phone Number
(309) 693-0414
Email Address
laura.schoon@proctor.org
Secondary Contact
Coleen Moore
Address
5409 N. Knoxville Avenue
Peoria IL  61671
Phone Number
(309) 691-1055
Email Address
coleen.moore@proctor.org
Web Site

Event Number
110
Title
Recovery Month Love Circle Picnic
Description
Forum and Celebration of Recovery month including speakers, tributes and helping individuals and their families access services and support programs
Date
9/27/2008 10:00 AM to 9/27/2008 6:00 PM
Type of Event
Community Celebration of Recovery Month
Location
TBD
Program Agenda
Government Proclamation, Tributes to Those in Recovery, Musical and Poetic Performances by those who Support Recovery or Abstinence, Community Love Circle, Picnic
Invited Officials/Presenters
TBD
Expected Number of Participants
5000
Invited Participants/Audience
Community members, families, children, adults, legislators, health care agencies. All are welcome!
Primary Contact
Touwana Tate-Edwards
Address
Room to Bloom, Inc. 6730 S Shore Drive 1102
Chicago, IL  60649
Phone Number
773-470-8872
Email Address
touwana@gmail.com
Secondary Contact
Arlis Ball
Address
Room to Bloom, Inc. 6730 S Shore Dr 1102
Chicago IL  60649
Phone Number
773-470-8872
Email Address
arlisball@gmail.com

Event Number
94
Title
Run for Recovery
Description
Breaking Free is happy to announce its First Annual Run for Recovery. Please join us in this Celebration of Healthy Living
Date
9/28/2008 7:00 AM to 9/28/2008 12:00 PM
Type of Event
5K Run/Fitness Walk
Location
Eola Community Center
555 South Eola Road
Aurora, IL 60504
Program Agenda
7:00 - 8:00 AM Registration

8:30 AM
Race and Fitness Walk

9:30 AM Awards/Refreshments

10:00 12:00PM Kids Dash/Family Games
Expected Number of Participants
100
Primary Contact
Michael Moran
Address
120 Gale Street
Aurora, IL  60506
Phone Number
630-897-1003
Email Address
michael.moran@breakingfreeinc.org
Web Site

Event Number
698
Title
Yoga of Recovery Weekend Workshops
Description
Yoga of Recovery integrates the wisdom of Yoga and Ayurveda with traditional recovery tools.
Date
10/10/2008 7:30 PM to 10/12/2008 9:00 PM
Type of Event
Workshops
Location
Sivananda Yoga Center,
1246 West Bryn Mawr Avenue
Chicago IL 60660
Telephone: 773 878 7771
Fax: 773 878 7527
www.sivananda.org/chicago
email: chicago@sivananda.org
Program Agenda
Friday October 10:
7.30-9pm - Free Introductory Talk: Yoga and Ayurveda and 12 step: The integrated treatment of addiction and self destructive behaviors in the 21st century


Saturday, October 11:
10.30-12pm - Asana class
12-1pm - Lunch
1-3pm - Life is Relationship (the roots of our addictive behaviors)
3.30-5pm - Addiction's energetic movement down and out


Cost: $50 for the day including one asana class or $25 per YoR session

Sunday, October 12:
9-10.30am - Ayurveda: The Addictive Tendencies of the Doshas
10:30-12 - Asana class
12-1pm - Lunch
1-2.30pm - Ayurvedic nutrition an uplifting diet to support recovery
2:30-4pm - 12 Steps and the 4 Paths
4-6pm - Advanced Asana Class (option of this asana class)
6.15 - Group Meditation


Cost: $75 for the day including one asana class or $25 per YoR session

Full weekend rate $120
Advance Booking/member rate for full weekend, booked and paid before 10.8.08 - $108 (includes all YoR workshops and one yoga class per day)

Individual Consultations Monday - Wednesday, October 13-15 by appointment.


Expected Number of Participants
24
Invited Participants/Audience
all those looking to overcome their addictive, self-destructive behaviors, those with freinds/family members who suffer from addiction, and those who work in the field of addiction treatment
Primary Contact
Durga Devi
Address
1246 West Bryn Mawr Avenue
Chicago, IL  60660
Phone Number
773-878-7771
Email Address
durga@yogaofrecovery.com
Secondary Contact
Sri Devi
Address
1246 West Bryn Mawr Avenue
chicago IL  60660
Phone Number
773-878-7771
Email Address
chicago@sivananda.org
Web Site

Event Number
672
Title
Gratitude Cruise for Halloween, 2008
Description
Fellowship vacation on the largest cruise ship in the world, Freedom of the Seas.
Date
10/26/2008 2:00 PM to 11/2/2008 9:00 AM
Type of Event
7 Day Western Caribbean Cruise
Location
Leaving Miami, FL, to Labadee, Haiti, Ocho Rios, Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Cozumel, Mexico.
Program Agenda
Itinerary distributed to guests first day on ship.
Invited Officials/Presenters
Keynote Speakers: Angie P., Ohio, Lorna K., NY, Russell Sp, FL
Expected Number of Participants
150
Invited Participants/Audience
Program for registered guests only. Please call 561-702-2312
Primary Contact
Snow Piccolo
Address
102 NE Second St. #417
Boca Raton, FL  33432
Phone Number
561-702-2312
Email Address
Snow@sobercelebrations.com
Web Site