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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.
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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.
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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
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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 | 141 |
Title | Rock'in Recovery--SAMHSA-Sponsored |
Description | This recovery event is hosted by BayCare Behavioral Health, WestCare and the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Tampa Bay, Inc. The evening will start with a Keynote Speaker, Christopher Kennedy Lawford followed by a concert which includes Early Clover (former member of the Coasters) and local jazz band "Mo Betta". There will be a VIP reception for sponsors to meet and greet Christopher Kennedy Lawford and Early Clover before the concert begins that evening. In addition to the festivities that evening, we will be hosting a Tampa Bay Rays baseball game on September 19th. |
Date | 9/20/2008 5:00 PM to 9/20/2008 9:00 PM |
Type of Event | Concert with Keynote Speaker |
Location | Concert and Lecture will be held at Clearwater Central Catholic High School in Clearwater, Florida |
Program Agenda | 5:30- 6:15 The evening will start with Keynote Speaker, Christopher Kennedy Lawford
6:30 - 7:15 Followed by a VIP reception (meet and greet) with an opportunity to meet Christopher Kennedy Lawford and former member of the Coasters, Early Clover which is our entertainment for the evening.
7:30 - 9:30 The concert will begin promptly for guests. |
Invited Officials/Presenters | Ginger Gadsden (news anchor for CBS affiliate) will be the emcee for the evening; Christopher Kennedy Lawford will be the Keynote Speaker |
Expected Number of Participants | 680 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Public officials and Legislators for the Tampa Bay Area (Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties); Other non-profit agencies, organizations, coalitions and professionals involved in the area of prevention and recovery; Clients; the Public; Business organizations; Students and Parents |
Primary Contact | Claire Feagley |
Address | 3910 Northdale Blvd. Suite 100
Tampa, FL 33624 |
Phone Number | 813-915-7447 |
Email Address | operations@ncaddtampa.org |
Secondary Contact | Christopher Yarnold |
Address | Adler 5 -MS 300 Pinellas Street
Clearwater FL 33756 |
Phone Number | 727-462-3221 |
Email Address | Christopher.Yarnold@baycare.org |
Web Site | |
Event Number | 575 |
Title | Celebrate Recovery Clair-Mel |
Description | A Christ centered 12 step Recovery Program with 8 Recovery Principals based on the Beatitudes. |
Date | 1/4/2008 6:30 PM to 12/26/2008 9:30 PM |
Type of Event | Open Share Recovery Groups |
Location | Education Building
2415 78th St. S
Tampa, FL 33619
813-626-0087 |
Program Agenda | This event occurs every Friday night.
We first gather together for Large Group to hear a lesson or testimony. After Large Group we break off into Small Groups for open share. Finally closing the night at Solid Rock Cafe' for coffee and refreshments. |
Expected Number of Participants | 100 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Open to Everyone. |
Primary Contact | Desiree Blanco |
Address | 2415 78th St. S
Tampa, FL 33619 |
Phone Number | 813-626-0087 |
Email Address | cassembly@tampabay.rr.com |
Web Site | |
Event Number | 60 |
Title | 13th Annual Walk for Recovery |
Description | Gratitude House, Inc. will hold its 13th Annual Walk for Recovery
Saturday, May 17, 2008 Curry Park, West Palm Beach
to celebrate the lives of all people who are in recovery.
Registration begins at 8:00AM, Walk begins at 9:00AM
games-prizes-food-music after the walk
Please call: 561-833-6826 ext 228 for more information
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Date | 5/17/2008 8:00 AM to 5/17/2008 2:00 PM |
Type of Event | Walk for Recovery |
Location | Currie Park
2400 N. Flagler Drive
West Palm Beach, FL 33407 |
Program Agenda | The registration starts at 8:00am and the walk will begin at 9:00am
There will be lots of fun, food by Outback Steakhouse, music, and other entertainment.
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Expected Number of Participants | 350 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Everyone is invited, bring the kids out, and you can even bring your pets |
Primary Contact | Jonetha Curtis |
Address | 4210 W. Terrace Drive
West Palm Beach, FL 33407 |
Phone Number | 561-833-6826 |
Email Address | jonethac@gratitudehouse.org |
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 | 542 |
Title | Celebrate Recovery St James |
Description | Celebrate Recovery meetings every Sunday |
Date | 9/2/2008 5:00 PM to 12/31/2008 8:00 PM |
Type of Event | Sundays - Open House |
Location | Education Building
16202 Bruce B Downs
Tampa, FL.
33647
813-971-0462 |
Program Agenda | Christ Centered 12-steps based on the Beatitudes |
Expected Number of Participants | 100 |
Invited Participants/Audience | ALL |
Primary Contact | dave stowell |
Address | 30610 Lanesborogh Cr
Wesley Chapel, FL 33543 |
Phone Number | 813-929-3290 |
Email Address | dstowell68@tampabay.rr.com |
Web Site | |
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
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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.
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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 | 568 |
Title | Celebrating Recovery from Addictions |
Description | A month long attempt to provide direction for those behind bars. |
Date | 9/4/2008 9:00 AM to 9/30/2008 12:00 AM |
Type of Event | Recovery Month Awareness at Orange County Correctional Center Orlando, Florida |
Location | Orange County Correctional Facility @rlando, Florida |
Program Agenda | A cell to cell information distribution of a recovery direction from addictions, |
Expected Number of Participants | 2000 |
Primary Contact | Rev. David Cramer |
Address | P. O. Box 1854
Goldenrod, FL 32733 |
Phone Number | 407-836-3357 |
Email Address | hishealinghand@hishealinghand.com |
Web Site | |
Event Number | 88 |
Title | Recovery Celebration and Concert |
Description | Recovery walk followed by a day of live entertainment and activities, a silent auction, BBQ and chili cook-off and a dessert auction as well. In the evening there will be a country music concert by Jeff Bates. |
Date | 9/6/2008 9:00 AM to 9/6/2008 10:00 PM |
Type of Event | Celebration and concert |
Location | IMC Park in Bartow. Concert to follow at the Bartow Civic Center. |
Expected Number of Participants | 1000 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Everyone is invited to come out and celebrate recovery and bring awareness to addiction in our community. |
Primary Contact | Gina Spradlin |
Address | 1715 HWY 17 S
Bartow, FL 33830 |
Phone Number | 863-519-0000 |
Email Address | gina@methfreeproject.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 | 286 |
Title | Recovery Takes Flight 2008 |
Description | 30,000 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 |
Location | Wellness Recovery |
Program Agenda | 11:30 am--Gather, 11:50 am-- Statement Read, 11:59 am--Countdown to release ballons, Noon--Release Balloons |
Invited Officials/Presenters | Local Dignitaries |
Expected Number of Participants | 250 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Staff, clients, and alumi of the treatment center |
Primary Contact | Patricia Ryding |
Address | 7940 N Federal Highway
Boca Raton, FL 33487 |
Phone Number | 561/995-7388 |
Email Address | pryding@crchealth.com |
Event Number | 287 |
Title | Recovery Takes Flight 2008 |
Description | 30,000 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 |
Location | Twelve Oaks |
Program Agenda | 11:30 am--Gather, 11:50 am-- Statement Read, 11:59 am--Countdown to release ballons, Noon--Release Balloons |
Invited Officials/Presenters | Local Dignitaries |
Expected Number of Participants | 250 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Staff, clients, and alumi of the treatment center |
Primary Contact | Debbie Ates |
Address | 2068 Healthcare Avenue
Navarre, FL 32566 |
Phone Number | 850/939-1200 |
Email Address | gsaville@crchealth.com |
Event Number | 440 |
Title | ALUMNI SPEAKER MEETING |
Description | Challenges is a Relapse Prevention Program
Gorski "Center of Excellance" |
Date | 9/11/2008 6:01 AM to 9/11/2008 8:01 PM |
Type of Event | 10 aLUMNIS WILL SPEAK FOR THE CLIENTS |
Location | Program
5100 Coconut Creek Parkway
Margate, Florida 33063 |
Invited Officials/Presenters | Michelle Schneider - Alumni Coordinator
COO
Therapists |
Expected Number of Participants | 45 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Clients in treatment and all local Alumni's |
Primary Contact | Michelle Schneider |
Address | 5100 Coconut Crek Parkway
Margate, FL 33063 |
Phone Number | 954-917-3334 |
Email Address | michelle@challenges-program.com |
Event Number | 157 |
Title | Recovery Walk |
Description | Recovery Walk |
Date | 9/13/2008 8:00 AM to 9/13/2008 12:00 PM |
Type of Event | Recovery Walk |
Location | Begins at River Region Human Services, 390 Park St. |
Expected Number of Participants | 100 |
Primary Contact | Kenny Arnold |
Address | 390 Park St.
Jacksonville, FL 32204 |
Phone Number | (904)899-6300 |
Email Address | karbnold@rrhs.org |
Event Number | 572 |
Title | Recovery Walk |
Description | River Region Human Health Services Inc. & Gateway Community Services Inc. are sponsoring a community recovery walk. This is the third event these two organizations have collaborated on. |
Date | 9/13/2008 8:00 AM to 9/13/2008 10:00 AM |
Type of Event | Walk |
Location | The walk will start at 390 Park Street. |
Expected Number of Participants | 100 |
Primary Contact | Bruce Jones |
Address | 4814 Lexington Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32210 |
Phone Number | 904-493-5423 |
Email Address | bjones@gatewaycommunity.com |
Secondary Contact | Kenny Arnold |
Address | 390 Park Street
Jacksonville FL 32205 |
Phone Number | 904-899-6300 EXT 4444 |
Email Address | karnold@rrhs.org |
Event Number | 165 |
Title | There Is A Reason To Sing |
Description | On September 13th Scheduled march to the Capital Building and Rally
September 19th Substance Abuse Syemposium
September 20th Gospel Fest
"There is reason to Sing...Help is Here" |
Date | 9/13/2008 9:00 AM to 9/20/2008 12:00 AM |
Type of Event | March, Symposium,Gospel Fest |
Location | march fromKC Steel Bus Terminal To the Capital Building
Gospel Fest...The Enrichment Center on Lake Bradford |
Program Agenda | TBA |
Invited Officials/Presenters | TBA |
Expected Number of Participants | 900 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Vocalist:
Lisa Kempt, Supreme 7, Soloist Pilar Sawyer, Soloist Edward Turner, Jr. Local Choirs and TBA award winning nationally know gospel vocalist |
Primary Contact | Cassie Hammock |
Address | 808 W Brevard Street
Tallahassee, FL 32304 |
Phone Number | 850-222-5151 |
Email Address | chammock08@comcast.net |
Secondary Contact | Pilar Sawyer |
Address | 808 W Brevard
Tallahasse FL 32304 |
Phone Number | 850-222-5151 |
Email Address | frenchtownout@embarqmail.com |
Event Number | 520 |
Title | Charlotte County Recovery Rally |
Description | A community wide effort to promote substance abuse prevention, treatment, and support for recovery. Treatment providers and community support groups will be represented so that the community can be educated. Free screenings, prizes, speakers, and fun.
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Date | 9/13/2008 10:00 AM to 9/13/2008 2:00 PM |
Type of Event | Community Event |
Location | Port Charlotte Town Center Mall, l441 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, FL
33948
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Program Agenda | To be announced |
Invited Officials/Presenters | Charlotte County Criminal Justice Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Advisory Council
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Expected Number of Participants | 1000 |
Invited Participants/Audience | Everyone |
Primary Contact | Kerry Dupuis |
Address | 1700 Education Avenue
Punta Gorda, FL 33950 |
Phone Number | 941-505-1012 |
Email Address | kdupuis@cbhcfl.org |
Secondary Contact | Pasquale Iliou |
Address | 1700 Education Avenue
Punta Gord FL 33950 |
Phone Number | 941-268-8033 |
Email Address | pmirjv@hotmail.com |
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Event Number | 478 |
Title | National Recovery Month & Unity Day |
Description | Special Guest Speakers, Free Food, Entertainment, Large Children's Play Station Exhibits, Raffle Prizes, Music and Awards |
Date | 9/13/2008 12:00 PM to 9/13/2008 5:00 PM |
Type of Event | Community Celebration Day |
Location | Central Broward Regional Park
3700 NW 11th Place
Lauderhill, FL
Shelter #8 |
Program Agenda | Exhibits
Music
Rite-side poets
Award ceremony
Free Food
Celebrate Clean Time
Media Coverage
Keynote speaker
Games
Dancing
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Invited Officials/Presenters | Billy Raven Love 94 Radio Station, Department of Children and Families' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Program Office, Rite Side Poets, Recovery Nation Live Radio Station -JT & Dale, The Mayor of Lauderhill, FL, Broward County Behavioral Health Providers, and Key Note Speaker - James Hill |
Expected Number of Participants | 500 |
Invited Participants/Audience | All people in recovery and seeking recovery for family and friends. Everyone is welcomed. |
Primary Contact | Cheryl Clardy |
Address | 915 Middle River Drive, Suite 120
Ft. Lauderdale , FL 33304 |
Phone Number | 954-566-6215 |
Email Address | cclardy@brhpc.org |
Web Site | |
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Event Number | 567 |
Title | Celebrating Recovery! |
Description | In recognition of National Recovery Month, the South County Recovery Residence Association presents an afternoon of celebration. Gather at the the home of www.sober.com and RecoveryNationLive! Radio show, KoffeeOkee, to honor recovery and our unique quality of life here in Delray Beach. RAIN or SHINE. Complimentary Chicken&Ribs Buffet and Dessert will be served from 1p - 5p. Live music by "The Flying Borderlines". Beverages to be purchased. |
Date | 9/14/2008 1:00 PM to 9/14/2008 5:00 PM |
Type of Event | OPEN HOUSE sponsored by SCRRA |
Location | KoffeeOkee- A Place to Create
271 NE 6th Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida 33483 |
Program Agenda | Open House - no formal agenda. Live music by "Flying Borderlines", complimentary food. |
Invited Officials/Presenters | This event is sponsored by the South County Recovery Residence Association, which includes as members the following sober living residences: Anchorage*Clean Living*Discovery House*Grateful Days*Integrity Way*Lighthouse Cottages*New Path*Ocean Breeze Cottages*Harbor Delray*RecoveryZone*Sober Living*The Sanctuary*The Swinton Place*Your Choice*Butterfly Cottages*Sunshine House*Language of the Heart*Serenity Now*Clean & Serene*T&H Sober Living*Restoration Sober House*Hartman House*House of Principles*Women of Dignity House*Alternatives in Treatment*CAHH*Stepping Stones*Liberty House,LLC*The Healing House*Lake House Recovery*CF Halfway House*New Possibilities*Recovery Row*Recovery Works*Grape Vine House*Carl's Place* |
Expected Number of Participants | 200 |
Invited Participants/Audience | All Faces and Voices of Recovery and friends! |
Primary Contact | Dawn Jonas |
Address | 85 Palomino Circle
Boca Raton, FL 33487 |
Phone Number | 561-699-1577 |
Email Address | dawndj@aol.com |
Secondary Contact | Harold Jonas |
Address | 85 Palamino Circle
Boca Raton FL 33487 |
Phone Number | 561-441-5004 |
Email Address | jonas@soberhouses.com |
Web Site | |
Event Number | 471 |
Title | HARVESTING THE VOICES OF RECOVERY |
Description | The Palm Beach Substance Abuse Coalition will be hosting Harvesting The Voices In Recovery. An Alcohol-free recovery resource festival with live music, children's activities, cake walk, talent contest, chili cook-off, food and exhibitors of services and resources to aid in the recovery process. |
Date | 9/21/2008 1:00 PM to 9/21/2008 9:00 PM |
Type of Event | An Autumn Family Festival |
Location | Florida Fair Grounds
9067 Southern Boulevard
West Palm Beach, Fl. 33411 |
Invited Officials/Presenters | Christopher Kennedy Lawford author, actor, lawyer, producer, and advocacy consultant for Caron Treatment Center, will tell his recovery story |
Expected Number of Participants | 2000 |
Invited Participants/Audience | The recovering community of Palm Beach County and surrounding areas. |
Primary Contact | Doris Carroll |
Address | P.O. Box 30427
Palm Beach gardens, FL 33420-0427 |
Phone Number | 561-627-6603 |
Email Address | info@pbcsac.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 | 573 |
Title | Block Party & Candlelight Vigil |
Description | Event that celebrates the achievements made by those who are in recovery. |
Date | 9/26/2008 5:00 PM to 9/26/2008 8:00 PM |
Type of Event | Community event |
Location | 900 Bredier Street |
Expected Number of Participants | 150 |
Primary Contact | Bruce Jones |
Address | 4814 Lexington Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32210 |
Phone Number | 904-493-5423 |
Email Address | bjones@gatewaycommunity.com |
Secondary Contact | Kenny Arnold |
Address | 390 Park Street
Jacksonville FL 32205 |
Phone Number | 904-899-6300 EXT 4444 |
Email Address | karnold@rrhs.org |
Event Number | 119 |
Title | Orange County Drug Free Coalition Annual Recovery Walk |
Description | The Orange County Drug Free Coalition's Treatment Committee will be hosting the Annual Recovery Walk on September 27, 2008 as we celebrate those in recovery. |
Date | 9/27/2008 8:30 AM to 9/27/2008 11:00 AM |
Type of Event | Recovery Walk and Celebration |
Location | The event will take place at Lake Eola Amphitheatre, Rosalind Avenue, Downtown Orlando. |
Program Agenda | Celebration Walk around Lake Eola
Reading of the Proclamation
Walker Awards (throughout the program)
Guest Speaker
Open Mic - Testimonials from audience members
Raffle Prizes
Closing Comments
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Invited Officials/Presenters | Pending |
Expected Number of Participants | 200 |
Invited Participants/Audience | All Treatment Providers, Community-Based Agencies, Faith Leaders and general public. |
Primary Contact | Carol Burkett |
Address | 109 E. Church Street, LL
Orlando, FL 32801 |
Phone Number | 407-836-7335 |
Email Address | carol.burkett@ocfl.net |
Web Site | |
Event Number | 751 |
Title | Healthy Families Healthy Communities |
Description | We want to celebrate with all families. We will have food, refreshments, games, bounce house, candy cone, amd many more for kids and adults. |
Date | 9/27/2008 9:30 AM to 9/27/2008 4:00 PM |
Location | Morningside Park |
Invited Officials/Presenters | 14 treatment centers from Miami area |
Expected Number of Participants | 500 |
Primary Contact | Nick Koenig |
Address | 162 Ne 49 St
Miami, FL 33137 |
Phone Number | 305-751-6501 |
Email Address | mmorales.concepthouse@yahoo.com |
Event Number | 752 |
Title | Healthy Families Healthy Communities |
Description | We want to celebrate with all families. We will have food, refreshments, games, bounce house, candy cone, amd many more for kids and adults. |
Date | 9/27/2008 9:30 AM to 9/27/2008 4:00 PM |
Location | Morningside Park |
Invited Officials/Presenters | 15 treatment centers from Miami area |
Expected Number of Participants | 500 |
Primary Contact | Nick Koenig |
Address | 163 Ne 49 St
Miami, FL 33138 |
Phone Number | 305-751-6502 |
Email Address | mmorales.concepthouse@yahoo.com |
Event Number | 124 |
Title | Ride for Recovery |
Description | The "Ride for Recovery" begins at Noon at Destination Daytona in Ormond Beach. The ride will run 4 hrs making several stops in East Volusia and ending at Main Street in Daytona Beach. Smoothies and lunch will be served during the ride. The ride will be followed by a FREE concert at the Daytona Beach Band Shell starting at 4:00pm featuring the music of Jeff Tuttle. Tickets for a 50/50 raffle will be given out for donations. The drawing will be held at the Band Shell Concert. |
Date | 9/27/2008 12:00 PM to 9/27/2008 8:00 PM |
Type of Event | Motorcycle Ride for Recovery |
Location | Starts at:
Destination Daytona
1637 N. US Highway 1
Ormond Beach, FL
Ends at:
The Daytona Beach Band Shell
Ocean Walk Resort
Daytona Beach, FL |
Program Agenda | Begin at Destination Daytona in Ormond Beach - 12:00 noon.
End ride at Main Street, Daytona Beach - 4:00pm
Walk to the Daytona Beach Band Shell for the Main Revocery Month NEFL Event Concert 4:00 - 8:00pm. |
Expected Number of Participants | 200 |
Primary Contact | Victoria Kress |
Address | 702 South Ridgewood Ave
Daytona Beach, FL 32114 |
Phone Number | 386-947-2460 |
Email Address | vkress@stewartmarchman.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 |
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Event Number | 657 |
Title | 12 Step Music Fest |
Description | 12 Step Music Fest is a campout for ALL 12 step fellowships. It will be held November 6-9 2008 at Sugarloaf Key (mile marker 20) KOA Campground in the Florida Keys. The entire campground will be closed to the public.
It's a mini Woodstock, minus the drugs and alcohol, but add meetings and fellowship.
We are promoting music, fun and harmony among fellowships. We will have floating meetings, yes meetings in the ocean, bring your rafts and noodles!! There will be a 24 hour marathon tent for AA meetings, a 24 hour marathon tent for NA meetings, and a 3rd tent available 24 hours for sign up for other fellowships and special interest meetings.
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Date | 11/6/2008 12:00 PM to 11/9/2008 12:00 PM |
Type of Event | Music Fest |
Location | Sugarloaf KOA, 251 State Rd. 939, Sugarloaf Key, Florida 33042 |
Program Agenda | MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC,
FELLOWSHIP & FUN!! |
Invited Officials/Presenters | Art Alexakis of Everclear, Peter Tork - Original member of the Monkees, Take 12 Radio, Sober in the Sun, Half Moon Sober Fest, Alternatives in Treatment, West Care |
Expected Number of Participants | 2300 |
Invited Participants/Audience | All members, friends and family of recovery. Anyone in the counseling or substance abuse area. |
Primary Contact | Dawn Mccomish |
Address | 1107 Key Plaza PMB 223
Key West, FL 33040 |
Phone Number | 305-296-4726 |
Email Address | dawn@12stepmusicfest.com |
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Event Number | 674 |
Title | Sober Sisters Weekend at Sea |
Description | For women in recovery. |
Date | 1/30/2009 2:00 PM to 2/1/2009 9:00 AM |
Type of Event | 3 Night Bahamas Cruise |
Location | Miami, FL to Cococay & Nassau, Bahamas. |
Program Agenda | Sober Itinerary given out onboard to pre-registered guests only. |
Invited Officials/Presenters | Self Esteem Workshop |
Expected Number of Participants | 80 |
Invited Participants/Audience | For preregistered guests only. 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 |
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