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Home About RecoveryMonth.gov Successes Site Map Help Promote Us Contact Us Adobe Flash not installed Print This Page Email to a Friend 2008 Events California (Events posted: 84) 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 http://www.recoverymonth.gov or www.samhsa.gov Event Number 170 Title Rally For Prevention and Recovery- Sponsored by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the Los Angeles County Recovery Month Planning Partners Description Rally For Prevention and Recovery is a County-wide rally celebration that includes speakers (dignitaries, guests and people in recovery) entertainment, prizes and treatment/recovery exhibit space. Date 9/10/2008 11:00 AM to 9/10/2008 2:00 PM Type of Event County-wide Rally/Celebration Location Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, 500 W. Temple, Los Angeles, outside Mall Area on grass near Hill Street. Program Agenda Rally, speakers, entertainment, audience participation, prizes, and treatment/recovery exhibit space. Invited Officials/Presenters Congresswoman Maxine Waters, District 35, Dr. Westley Clark, Director, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, Ivette Torres, Associate Director for Consumer Affairs, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, Henry Lozano, Commissioner, President's Advisory Commission on Drug-Free Communities, Renee Zito, Director, California Department of Alcohol & Drug Programs, Los Angeles County Supervisor Gloria Molina, Los Angeles County Supervisor Yvonne B. Burke, Los Angeles County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky, Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe, Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael Antonovich, Dr. Bruce Chernof, Director and Chief Medical Officer, Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, Dr. Jonathan Fielding, Director of Public Health and Health Officer, Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, Wayne Sugita, Acting Director, Los Angeles County Alcohol and Drug Program Administration, The Los Angeles County Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Commission, The Los Angeles County Commission on Alcoholism, other local, state and federal speakers, and other groups and individuals. Expected Number of Participants 500 Invited Participants/Audience People in treatment and recovery, recovering individuals, family members, friends, counselors, nurses, doctors, therapists, EAPs, attorneys, the judicial community, the faith based community, elected officials, community members, local businesses, and anyone who advocates and/or supports recovery. Primary Contact Candy  Cargill-Fuller Address 15519 Crenshaw Blvd. Gardena, CA  90249 Phone Number 310-679-9126 Email Address ccargill-fuller@bhs-inc.org Secondary Contact Barbara Spille Address 18646 Oxnard Street Tarzana CA  91356 Phone Number 818-996-1051 Email Address bspille@tarzanatc.org Web Site http://TBA Event Number 455 Title Walden House Celebration of Achievement--SAMHSA-Sponsored Description A Celebration for everyone in recovery and honoring family members and community stakeholders. Includes guest speakers Entertainment and fun for all Date 9/20/2008 10:00 AM to 9/20/2008 5:00 PM Type of Event Community Celebration of Recovery Location Culver City Ca. 90230 at Veterans Park Picnic Shelter 4117 Overland Avenue Program Agenda Speakers. Time for recovering individuals and family members to share thoughts feelings Achievements. Prizes and entertainment Invited Officials/Presenters Los Angeles County Supervisor Yvonne B. Burke. City of Los Angeles Jan Perry Council member for Council District 9 Expected Number of Participants 300 Invited Participants/Audience People in Recovery/Treatment Family members, friends Faith base community elected officials, community members local businesses, and anyone/everyone who advocates and supports recovery Primary Contact Sal Wilson Address 145 West 22nd Street Los Angeles , CA  90007 Phone Number 213-741-3709 Email Address swilson@waldenHouse.org Secondary Contact Robert Young Address 145 West 22nd Street Los Angele CA  90007 Phone Number 213-741-3709 Email Address ryoung@waldenhouse.org Web Site www.WaldenHouse.org Event Number 126 Title Ride for Recovery IV- SAMHSA-Sponsored Description Rally Celebration at Harbor Regional Park in Harbor City, CA. 9:00 am Ride starting at Harbor Regional Park, stopping at multiple locations and concluding back at Harbor Regional Park. 11:00 am 3:00 pm Rally Celebration includes speakers (dignitaries, guests and people in recovery) entertainment, food, prizes, motorcycle show, car show, and related vendor and exhibit spaces. Registration for ride $20, and includes an event t-shirt, pin, food, entry to motorcycle show, and a chance to win in multiple prize drawings. Entry to motorcycle or car show alone $5 per bike. Entry to car show $10 per car. Co-sponsors include: Behavioral Health Services, United for Recovery, Suboxone, National Council on Alcohol & Drug Dependence/South Bay, Alcohol Drug Council- High Gain, House of Hope, Lawndale Cycle, Del Amo Motorsports, Beacon House, Teen Challenge and Golden Trophy Awards. Date 9/27/2008 9:00 AM to 9/27/2008 3:00 PM Type of Event Motorcycle Ride, Motorcycle and Car Show, Rally and Celebration Location Harbor Regional Park, 25820 S. Vermont Avenue Harbor City, CA 90710. Program Agenda Motorcycle Ride, Rally Celebration, which will include speakers, audience participation, entertainment, food, exhibit space, and prizes. Ride- 9 am. Rally Celebration- 11 am - 3:00 pm. Motorcycle Show and Car Show 12 pm 2:30 pm. Invited Officials/Presenters TBA Expected Number of Participants 300 Invited Participants/Audience Motorcycle riders, bike clubs, car clubs and automobile enthusiasts, related vendors, people in treatment, recovering individuals, family members, friends, counselors, nurses, doctors, therapists, EAPs, attorneys, the judicial community, the faith based community, elected officials, community members, local businesses, and anyone who advocates for and/or supports treatment and recovery. Primary Contact Candy Cargill-Fuller Address 15519 Crenshaw Blvd. Gardena, CA  90249 Phone Number 310-679-9126 Email Address ccargill-fuller@bhs-inc.org Secondary Contact Barbara Smith Address 1334 Post Avenue Torrance CA  90501 Phone Number 310-328-1460 Email Address Barbara@ncaddsb.com Web Site http://www.bhs-inc.org/advocacy.htm Flier/Media http://www.bhs-inc.org/Ride%20for%20Recovery%20IV.pdf Event Number 54 Title Walk for Recovery Description Since 2002, thousands of people from all walks of life and of all ages have participated in the Walk for Recovery in support of behavioral programs providing mental health and substance abuse prevention, education, treatment and recovery services. Walk for Recovery is a positive and inspiring event perfect for everyone. The scenic 3-mile course will take you through the lush grounds of San Diego's famous Balboa Park. The Walk will feature great entertainment, exhibit booths, activities and more. Date 4/5/2008 8:00 AM to 4/5/2008 12:00 PM Type of Event walk Location Balboa Park, San Diego, California Program Agenda 7:00am registration 8:00am the Walk starts after the Walk, enjoy entertainment and the expo Expected Number of Participants 3000 Invited Participants/Audience The entire community is welcome! Primary Contact Jennifer Nauta Address 9465 Farnham Street San Diego, CA  92123 Phone Number 858-573-2600 Email Address jnauta@mhsinc.org Web Site http://www.walkforrecovery.org Event Number 71 Title Post Conference Assembly Description AA Post-Conference Assembly Date 5/17/2008 8:00 AM to 5/18/2008 11:00 AM Type of Event conference Location Jackson Rancheria Hotel and Casino Expected Number of Participants 150 Primary Contact Danine Rose Address 12222 New York Ranch Road Jackson, CA  95246 Phone Number 209-223-8415 Email Address drose@jacksoncasino.com Event Number 56 Title RIDE FOR RECOVERY 3 and SOBER BBQ CLASSIC !! Description Our poker run is a casual motorcycle ride (cars are allowed too) where the riders go on a pre-determined and specific route around the lovely foothills of the Santa Clarita Valley. The ride starts at 8:00am at the Santa Clarita Central Office of AA. The route is over 90 miles long. Each stop is going to be set at local groups and recovery homes. The last stop will be at Castaic Lake where we will have a live band and all-you-can-eat BBQ followed by the A.A. Speaker Meeting! If you don't want to join the ride, you can come straight to the park at noon and enjoy the fun at the lake! At 12:00 Noon the BBQ with Kid's Games and Live Band starts at the Lake! FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY KIDS UNDER 12 FREE!! BBQ at Lake open to everyone for just $20.00 per person! Planned games for the kids*: Jumper and Face Painting AND "DUNK THE DRUNK" DUNK TANK!!! Outdoor A.A. Speaker Meeting to follow Bike and Car Show Too!! - Custom, Classic, Stock, and Overall awards! - *Planned games may change based on availability Date 5/18/2008 8:00 AM to 5/18/2008 4:00 PM Type of Event Sober Poker Run and Concert/BBQ in the Park! Location Check-in for 90 mile Poker Run to start at 8:00am at: SCV Central Office of A.A. 26951 Ruether Ave. Suite B-6 Santa Clarita, CA 91351 661-250-9922 BBQ with Live Band (OPEN TO EVERYONE) starts at Noon at: Castaic Lake Recreation Area 32132 Castaic Lake Drive Castaic, CA 91384 Phone: 661-257-4050 Program Agenda 8:00am - start poker run 12:00noon - start BBQ (serving food) and Live Band and fun games for the family 2:00pm - Outdoor AA Speaker Meeting 4:00pm - wrap and clean up! Expected Number of Participants 600 Invited Participants/Audience Any one who is sober and their family and friends! Primary Contact Ben Benedetti Address 26951 Ruether Ave. Suite B-6 Santa Clarita, CA  91351 Phone Number 818-535-0322 Email Address info@ride4recovery.com Secondary Contact Jay  Bradshaw Address 26951 Ruether Ave. Suite B-6 Santa Clar CA  91351 Phone Number 818-324-5249 Email Address jay.bradshaw@earthlink.net Web Site http://www.ride4recovery.com/ Event Number 89 Title "24th Annual Beacon House Block Party" Description The Beacon House Block Party is the original clean and sober recovery festival in Los Angeles County. Started by the men of Beacon House alcoholism recovery home in 1984 it has grown to become the premier event in the recovery community. The event features, food, live entertainment, speaker meeting, information booths, arts and crafts. Date 8/9/2008 11:00 AM to 8/10/2008 12:00 AM Type of Event Music, Art, Recovery Festival Location At the Beacon House Association of San Pedro, 1003 S. Beacon Street, San Pedro, CA 90731. Located on Beacon Street overlooking the Port of Los Angeles Program Agenda Opening Ceremonies Start at 11 a.m. 11:30 a.m. American Indian Changing Spirits Drum Circle 1 PM Live Entertainment and DJ Music 8 PM - Speaker Meeting 9 PM- Dance until Midnight Invited Officials/Presenters To Be Announced. Expected Number of Participants 2500 Invited Participants/Audience Guest Speaker: TBA Primary Contact Luis Lozano Address 1003 S. Beacon Street San Pedro , CA  90731 Phone Number (310) 514-4940 Email Address beacnhouse@aol.com Secondary Contact Toni  Purcell Address 1003 S. Beacon Street San Pedro CA  90731 Phone Number (310) 514-4940 Email Address sprocklady@aol.com Web Site http://hometown.aol.com/beacnhouse/blockparty.html 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 http://www.spiritworksfoundation.org/ Event Number 194 Title Recovery Works Description Rally from 10 am till noon. Then March down Van Nuys Blvd. Then Speakers after the March until noon Date 8/27/2008 10:00 AM to 8/27/2008 2:00 PM Type of Event Rally and March Location Erwin Street Mall. 14410 Sylvan Street Van Nuys In the grassy area behind City Hall Program Agenda Speakers from 10:00 am - noon. March down Van Nuys Blvd. Speakers after March until closing at 2:00 pm. Invited Officials/Presenters Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Councilman Tony Cardenas, Councilman Dennis Zine, Dr. Stan Galperson, Dr. Neva Chauppette, Commisoner Mulcahy (Drug Court) Margaret Doodley-Sammuli, Judge Kellogg (Prop 36), Danny Trejoe, John Whitaker and more Expected Number of Participants 500 Invited Participants/Audience Everyone in Recovery and those who support recovery. The community is welcome. Primary Contact Barbara Spille Address 18646 Onxard Stree Tarzana, CA  91304 Phone Number 818-996-1051 Email Address bspille@tarzanatc.org Secondary Contact Ken  Seldon Address 11027 Burbank North Holl CA  91601 Phone Number 818-255-7030 Email Address kenchristopher@hotmail.com Event Number 519 Title 2008 Recovery Month Description Voter Registration Voter Change of Address Date 8/28/2008 1:00 PM to 11/4/2008 6:00 PM Type of Event open house Location 200 S. Linden Ave., 16E Rialto, CA 92376 Program Agenda To register and provide a change of address for county residents. To educate voters and community members on the perils of substance abuse, an illness that affects and destroys many families. Invited Officials/Presenters Yvonne R. McGinnis Expected Number of Participants 1000 Invited Participants/Audience Voters of the County of San Bernardino Primary Contact Yvonne Mcginnis Address 1850 Vine St. San Bernardino, CA  92411 Phone Number 909-355-3295 Email Address yvonnemcginnis@att.net Secondary Contact Valana  Hunn Address 1950 Vine St. San Bernar CA  92411 Phone Number 909-355-3295 Email Address vmh910@mtv.com Web Site http://rememberingmary.net Event Number 544 Title Young Voices for Recovery - Teen Essay Writing Contest Description This annual teen writing contest awards one first prize of $500, one second place prize of $150 and a third place prize of $50. The awards are for scholarships to further their education. The writing contest is to recognize teens for their achievement in seeking treatment services and celebrates their success. How to Submit: Entries must be original and previously unpublished. Original entries written by youth between the ages of 13 and 19 will only be considered. All entries submitted become the property of Axis Community Health. Each entry must include name of the author, year of birth, grade level, name of your school, name of parent or guardian, address, telephone number, and email. If you dont want your name published, we will respect your request. Type all submissions, if possible otherwise print neatly in ink so that your information can be read; if not, your entry will be disregarded. Essays should be between 250-500 words. Photos may be included, though it isnt required. Entries MUST be written in English and writing ability must be consistent with grade level. Entries may be submitted via email to asousa@axishealth.org . If you do not have access to email, you may submit your entry to Young Voices for Recovery, Amie Sousa, Axis Community Health, 4361 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton, CA 94566. Entries must be received by October 1, 2008. (If mailed-postmarked by September 30, 2008). Date 9/1/2008 12:00 AM to 9/30/2008 12:00 PM Type of Event Essay Writing Contest for Teens Location Not applicable Invited Officials/Presenters Representatives from the cities of Dublin, Livermore, and Pleasanton. Expected Number of Participants 100 Invited Participants/Audience Youth ages 13-19 Attending school in good standing Participation in Axis Teen Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program Primary Contact Carol  Beddome Address 4361 Railroad Avenue Pleasanton, CA  94566 Phone Number 925-201-6068 Email Address cbeddome@axishealth.org Web Site http://www.axishealth.org 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 113 Title Stay Alive, Don't Drink & Drive campaign Description This year Fathers Against Drunk Driving will distribute educational and awareness facts to youth from Fresno, CA. to Bakersfield, CA. Date 9/1/2008 9:00 AM to 9/30/2008 7:00 PM Type of Event Tri-county Awareness Outreach Location Tulare county, Fresno county and Kern county. Program Agenda FADD plans to reach the youth to remind them of the deadly consequences of alcohol and drug use. Invited Officials/Presenters Community leaders will be invited to support. Expected Number of Participants 700 Invited Participants/Audience Local residents will also be invited to participate. Primary Contact Robert Ybarra Address Fathers Against Drunk Driving, 311 Conley St. Porterville, CA  93257 Phone Number (559)756-1748 Email Address fadd@att.net Web Site http://www.faddintl.org Event Number 435 Title Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors Proclamation Description Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors will proclaim Santa Barbara County "National Recovery month from Alcohol and dDrug addiction". Date 9/2/2008 9:15 AM to 9/2/2008 9:30 AM Type of Event Santa Barbara County Location 105 E. Anapamu St. Santa Barbara, CA 930101 Invited Officials/Presenters Santa Barbara Awareness Committee. Expected Number of Participants 25 Invited Participants/Audience Recovery community, Sober Living Homes, Alcohol and Drug Treatment Providers. Primary Contact Jenaro Valdez Address 301 N. San Antonio Rd. Bldg 1 Santa Barbara, CA  93110 Phone Number (805)681-5444 Email Address jvaldez@co.santa-barbara.ca.us Secondary Contact Charles McClain Address 4434 Calle Real Santa Barb CA  93110 Phone Number (805) 681-4304 Email Address cwm2907@sbsheriff.org Event Number 483 Title Lompoc City Council Proclamation Description City of Lompoc Procalmation declaring Spetember as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Month. Date 9/2/2008 7:00 PM to 9/2/2008 7:15 PM Type of Event City Proclamation Location Lompoc City Hall 100 Civic Center Plaza, Lompoc, California 93438-8001 Invited Officials/Presenters Public Expected Number of Participants 50 Primary Contact Kevin Smith Address 218 N I St Lompoc, CA  93436 Phone Number 805-347-3338 Email Address zonaseca@zonaseca.com Secondary Contact Jenaro Valdez Address 300 San Antonio Rd Santa Barb CA  93110 Phone Number 805-681-5440 Event Number 187 Title RECOVERY HAPPENS Description Recovery Happens is a Rally/Information Fair held in celebration of recovery on the west steps of the State Capitol building in Sacramento, California with speakers, information, music, food, AA/12-Step Meetings inside the Capitol, fellowhship,etc. It all starts off with a complimentary pancake breakfast at 8:0000a.m.! Date 9/3/2008 8:00 AM to 9/3/2008 4:30 PM Type of Event Rally on the west steps of the State Capitol. Location State Capitol, Sacramento, California at 10th and L Streets in downtown Sacramento on the west steps of the State Capitol building. Program Agenda 8:00a.m. Free Pancake Breakfast. 9:00a.m. Information Fair 11:00a.m. Rally 2:00p.m. AA/12-Step Meetings inside the Capitol. Invited Officials/Presenters Dudley & Doo-Rights will be the entertainment and serve as the Honorary Chairperson. Expected Number of Participants 6000 Invited Participants/Audience Everyone who supports Recovery, as well as those who would like to know more about it. Primary Contact Ken  Jones Address 2921 Fulton Avenue Sacramento, CA  95821 Phone Number 916-338-9460 Email Address ken@caarr.org Secondary Contact Traci Phillips Address 2921 Fulton Avenue Sacramento CA  95821 Phone Number 916-487-8528 Email Address Traci@casboard.org Web Site http://www.caarr.org 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 http://www.nationaltasc.org Event Number 454 Title Soberfest Description Concert, Chili Cook Off, Car & Motorcycle Show, Volleyball tournament. Kids attractions include; Fire engine rides, train ride through park, carousel rides, face painting and other events. Food vendors, arts and crafts booths and informational booths. Community Recognition Ceremony for those individuals that have completed a treatment program in the last calendar year. Date 9/6/2008 12:00 PM to 9/6/2008 7:00 PM Type of Event Kings County Observance Location Hanford Civic Auditorium Park Down Town Hanford CA. Program Agenda 12:00pm Opening Ceremony 12:15 to 7:00pm live music various local artists 12:15pm to 4:00pm Volleyball Tournament 12:15pm to 4:00pm Chili Cook Off 12:15pm to 4:00pm Car/Motorcycle Show 4:00pm to5:30pm Community Recognition Ceremony 5:30pm to 7:00pm Hip Hop Concert and Break Dance Show Invited Officials/Presenters All County AOD Providers, Faith Based Community, City and County Officials and agencies. Law enforcement to include: Hanford Police Department, Kings County Sheriff, California Highway Patrol District Attorney's Office and Municipal Courts Expected Number of Participants 1000 Invited Participants/Audience All County AOD Providers, City Officials, Law enforcement to include District Attorney's Office and Municipal Courts. All Kings County Residents. Primary Contact Sue  Braz Address 700 N Irwin Street Hanford , CA  93230 Phone Number 559-583-9300 Email Address sbraz@championsrecovery.org Secondary Contact Michael Todd Address 700 N Irwin Hanford CA  93230 Phone Number 559-583-9300 Email Address mtodd@championsrecovery.org Event Number 127 Title Proclamation for Prevention and Recovery, sponsored by the Los Angeles County Recovery Month Planning Partners Description The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will proclaim September 2008 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month in the County of Los Angeles. Sponsored by the Los Angeles County board of Supervisors and the Los Angeles County Recovery Month Planning Partners Date 9/9/2008 9:30 AM to 9/9/2008 10:30 AM Type of Event Proclamation- County Observance Location Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, 500 W. Temple, Board Hearing Room, 381B, Los Angeles, CA Program Agenda The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors meeting begins at 9:30 am. The Proclamation will be presented in the beginning, approximately between 9:30 am and 10:00 am Invited Officials/Presenters Congresswoman Maxine Waters, District 35, Dr. Westley Clark, Director, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, Ivette Torres, Associate Director for Consumer Affairs, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, Renee Zito, Director, California Department of Alcohol & Drug Programs, Henry Lozano, Commissioner, President's Advisory Commission on Drug-Free Communities, Los Angeles County Supervisor Gloria Molina, Los Angeles County Supervisor Yvonne B. Burke, Los Angeles County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky, Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe, Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael Antonovich, Dr. Bruce Chernof, Director and Chief Medical Officer, Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, Dr. Jonathan Fielding, Director of Public Health and Health Officer, Wayne Sugita. Acting Director, Los Angeles County Alcohol and Drug Program Administration, The Los Angeles County Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Commission, The Los Angeles County Commission on Alcoholism Expected Number of Participants 250 Invited Participants/Audience People in treatment and recovery, recovering individuals, family members, friends, counselors, nurses, doctors, therapists, EAPs, attorneys, the judicial community, the faith based community, elected officials, community members, businesses, and anyone who advocates and/or supports recovery Primary Contact Candy Cargill-Fuller Address 15519 Crenshaw Blvd. Gardena, CA  90249 Phone Number 310-679-9126 Email Address ccargill-fuller@bhs-inc.org Secondary Contact Barbara Spille Address 18646 Oxnard Street Tarzana CA  91356 Phone Number 818-996-1051 Email Address bspille@tarzanatc.org Web Site http://TBA Event Number 438 Title City Council Meeting- National Recovery Month Proclamation Description The City Council of Santa Barbara will be presenting September as National Recovery Month to the Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse. Date 9/9/2008 2:00 PM to 9/9/2008 4:00 PM Type of Event City Council Meeting- Santa Barbara Location 735 Anacapa St Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (805) 564-5318 Expected Number of Participants 8 Primary Contact Jasmine Rara Address 232 E. Canon Perdido Santa Barbara, CA  93102 Phone Number 805-963-1433 Email Address jrara@cadasb.org Event Number 436 Title Sheriffs Treatment Recovery Month BBQ Description Sheriff's Treatment Program National Recovery Month BBQ. Date 9/9/2008 4:00 PM to 9/9/2008 6:00 PM Type of Event Bar-B-Que Location Goleta Valley Church 595 North Fairview Ave. Corner of Cathedral Oaks and Fairview. Call Chuck for tickets at 805.681.4304. Program Agenda Fun, Drawing, Food Expected Number of Participants 500 Invited Participants/Audience Recovering community Primary Contact Charles  McClain Address 4434 Calle Real Santa Barbara, CA  93110 Phone Number (805) 681-4304 Email Address cwm2907@sbsheriff.org View Results Event Number 413 Title Addiction and Recovery in the 21st Century Description The purpose of this training is to define addiction, highlight its chronic features, discuss recently developed techniques to manage addiction over time, and present information that can help guide systems in adapting to a chronic care approach to drug addiction. Date 9/10/2008 8:30 AM to 9/10/2008 4:30 PM Type of Event conference Location Santa Cruz Police Department Hall 155 Center St. Santa Cruz CA 95060 Program Agenda The Science of Addiction Re-Engineering the System of Care Managing Addiction as a Chronic Condition Mapping a Strategy for Change Invited Officials/Presenters Mark Stanford Ph.D. David Mee-Lee M.D. Michael Cunningham Ph.D. Expected Number of Participants 85 Invited Participants/Audience Community care providers as well as anyone interested in recovery Primary Contact Cecilia Krebs Address 1000A Emeline Ave. Santa Cruz, CA  95060 Phone Number 831-425-0112 Email Address cecilia_krebs@janussc.org Web Site http://www.janussc.org 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 http://www.crchealth.com Event Number 261 Title Recovery Takes Flight 2008 Description 250 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 CRC Health Corporate 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 Judy Zuercher Address 20400 Stevens Creek Blvd, Suite 600 Cupertino, CA  95014 Phone Number Email Address jzuercher@crchealth.com Event Number 262 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 CRC NRC 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 Marian Ross Address 20400 Stevens Creek Blvd, Suite 600 Cupertino, CA  95014 Phone Number Email Address mross@crchealth.com Event Number 278 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 Bayside Marin Program Agenda 11:30 am--Gather, 11:50 am-- Statement Read, 11:59 am--Countdown to release ballons, Noon--Release Balloons Invited Officials/Presenters General Barry McCaffrey, (USA Ret), CRC CEO Barry Karlin, Mayor Al Boro and Police Chief Matt Odetta Expected Number of Participants 250 Invited Participants/Audience Staff, clients, and alumi of the treatment center Primary Contact Dawn Steiger Address 684 Pt San Pedro Road San Rafael, CA  94901 Phone Number Email Address dsteiger@crchealth.com Event Number 288 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 eGetgoing 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 Cynthia Reinbach Address 20400 Stevens Creek Blvd, Suite 600 Cupertino, CA  95014 Phone Number Email Address creinbach@crchealth.com Event Number 289 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 Coastal Recovery Center 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 Andrea Adams Address 117 E. Harry Bridges Blvd. Wilmington, CA  90744 Phone Number 310-549-8383 Email Address aandrea@crchealth.com Event Number 290 Title Recovery Takes Flight 2008 Description 30,000 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 Colton Clinical Services 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 Mary Kay Laurent Address 2275 E Cooley Drive Colton, CA  92324 Phone Number 909/370-1777 Email Address mlaurent@crchealth.com Event Number 291 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 Desert Tx Center 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 Christina Freitas Address 1330 N Indian Canyon Dr, Suite A Palm Springs, CA  92262 Phone Number 760/322-9065 Email Address cfreitas@crchealth.com Event Number 292 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 Riverside Tx Center 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 Tami Elkins Address 1021 W La Cadena Riverside, CA  92501 Phone Number 951/784-2859 Email Address telkins@crchealth.com Event Number 293 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 Jeff Grand Clinic 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 Andrea Adams Address 3130 S. Hill Street Los Angeles, CA  90007 Phone Number 213/747-7267 Email Address aadams@crchealth.com Event Number 300 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 Sacramento Tx Center 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 Jim Sellars Address 7225 East Southgate Drive, Suite D Sacramento, CA  95823 Phone Number 916/394-1000 Email Address jsellars@crchealth.com Event Number 340 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 Capalina Clinic 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 Laura Rossi Address 1560 Capalina Road San Marcos, CA  92069 Phone Number 760/744-2104 Email Address lrossi@crchealth.com Event Number 341 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 El Cajon Tx Center 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 Lesa Maxwell Address 234 N Magnolia Avenue El Cajon, CA  92020 Phone Number 619/579-8373 Email Address lmaxwell@crchealth.com Event Number 342 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 Fashion Valley Clinic 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 Sue Garrett Address 7020 Friars Road San Diego, CA  92108 Phone Number 619/718-9890 Email Address sgarrett@crchealth.com Event Number 343 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 Home Avenue Clinic 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 Bobby Stearns Address 2101 E First Street Santa Ana, CA  92705 Phone Number 619/262-8000 Email Address bstearns@crchealth.com Event Number 344 Title Recovery Takes Flight 2008, Proclamation Read, and Patient Appreciation Day! Description 250 balloons will be released across the country by CRC Health Group facilities at Noon local time creating a wave of recognition honoring recovery. On Sept 10, we are having our patients, in addition to the general balloon release at noon, writing something they want to let go of, and then releasing the balloon as a "letting go" gesture. We have generated a lot of excitement doing this. We also have coincided a "Patient Appreciation Day", where we serve the patients some good food, and say thank you for their business. Date 9/10/2008 12:00 PM to 9/10/2008 1:00 PM Location Third Avenue Clinic Program Agenda 11:30 am--Gather 11:45 am--Read Proclamation 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 alumni of the treatment center Primary Contact Rick Hastings Address 1161 Third Avenue Chula Vista, CA  91910 Phone Number 619/498-8260 Email Address rhastings@crchealth.com View Results Event Number 345 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 Temucula Valley Tx Ctr 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 Hieu Nguyen Address 40700 California Oaks Road, Suite 202 Murrieta, CA  92562 Phone Number 951/894-5072 Email Address hnuyen@crchealth.com Event Number 346 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 Recovery Solutions of Santa Ana 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 Mariaelena Rebolledo Address 2101 East 1st Street Santa Ana, CA  92705 Phone Number 714/542-3581 Email Address mrebolledo@crchealth.com Event Number 354 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 Camp Recovery Center 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 500 Invited Participants/Audience Staff, clients, and alumi of the treatment center Primary Contact Steve Brugge Address 3192 Glen Canyon Road Scotts Valley, CA  95066 Phone Number (831) 438-1868 Email Address sbrugge@crchealth.com View Results Event Number 355 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 Azure Acres 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 500 Invited Participants/Audience Staff, clients, and alumi of the treatment center Primary Contact Shannon Clay Address 2264 Green Hill Road Sebastopol, CA  95472 Phone Number (800) 222-7292 Email Address sclay@crchealth.com Event Number 363 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 Sober Living by the Sea - Main 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 1000 Invited Participants/Audience Staff, clients, and alumi of the treatment center Primary Contact Bill Swiney Address 2811 Villa Way Newport Beach, CA  92663 Phone Number 800/647-0042 Email Address mhurst@crchealth.com Event Number 364 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 Sober Living by the Sea - Main 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 Ryan Franke Address 2811 Villa Way Newport Beach, CA  92663 Phone Number 800/647-0042 Email Address rfranke@crchealth.com Event Number 365 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 Sober Living - Sunrise Ranch 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 Keith Miller Address 2811 Villa Way Newport Beach, CA  92663 Phone Number 931/232-1230 Email Address kmiller@crchealth.com Event Number 366 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 Sober Living - The Rose 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 Sandy Tayor Address 2811 Villa Way Newport Beach, CA  92663 Phone Number 949/723-2824 Email Address staylor@crchealth.com Event Number 367 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 Sober Living - The Landing 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 KC Hollmer Address 2811 Villa Way Newport Beach, CA  92663 Phone Number 949--/554-0211 Email Address Event Number 376 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 CTC CA, CO, TX 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 Dennis Whitmyer Address 7020 Friars Road San Diego, CA  92108 Phone Number 619/718-9895 Email Address ssuzmeyan@crchealth.com Event Number 536 Title Anniversary Ceremony Description We will reach in September 1,000 graduates of our Program so we will have an event in Recovery month to acknowledge our sataff for their hard work during Recovery Month. Date 9/12/2008 4:00 PM to 9/12/2008 7:00 PM Type of Event Graduation of Program Completion Location Watsonville, CA Invited Officials/Presenters Board of Supervisors Tony Campos for the County Expected Number of Participants 140 Invited Participants/Audience Drug and Alcohol Commission members, Mental Health workers for the County, local Sheriffs Primary Contact Rodrigo Ubillus Address 262 gaffey road watsonville, CA  95076 Phone Number 831-274-6971 Email Address rifgo@drugrehab.net Web Site http://www.drugrehab.net Event Number 592 Title !st Annual Native Wellbriety Celebration Description A Celebration Native American Recovery Sponsored by United American Indian Involvement-Robert Sundance Wellness Center Date 9/12/2008 6:00 PM to 9/14/2008 9:00 PM Type of Event 3 day event Location 1125 W. 6th Street Los Angeles California Program Agenda 12-step meetings/Speakers/Cultural Teachings/Raffles-Bingo/food/sober dance/fellowship/ Invited Officials/Presenters Native American Recovery Community-Los Angeles Expected Number of Participants 100 Invited Participants/Audience Recovery Commmunity Primary Contact Dr. Monique Smith Address 1125 w. 6th street Los Angeles , CA  90017 Phone Number (213) 202-3970 Email Address moni323@pacbell.net Secondary Contact Antonia Osife Address 1125 W. 6th street Los Angele CA  90017 Phone Number (213) 202-3970 Email Address antoniaosife@yahoo.com Event Number 606 Title One Gay at a Time II Description An evening of clean & sober stand-up comedy to honor our gay, lesbian, bi, trans, genderquuer, genderfabulous sisters, brothers & other in recovery Date 9/12/2008 7:00 PM to 9/12/2008 11:00 PM Type of Event night of LGBT stand-up comedy Location The Village at Ed Gould Plaza 1125 N. McCadden Pl. Los Angeles, CA 90036 Program Agenda 7:00pm reception 8:00 showtime Invited Officials/Presenters MC: Sandra Valls DJ: Brynn Taylor Edison Apple, Jenica Bergere, Adam Barnhardt, Marti MacGibbon, Christian Shirm, Ian Harvie, Christina Simos, Damienne Expected Number of Participants 250 Invited Participants/Audience LGBT folks in recovery, especially in residential treatment. Primary Contact Farina Dary Address 1125 N. McCadden Pl. Los Angeles, CA  90036 Phone Number (323) 860-7394 Email Address fdary@lagaycenter.org Secondary Contact Susan Forrest Address 6838 W Sunset Blvd. Los Angele CA  90028 Phone Number (323) 461-3161 Email Address sforrest@bhs-inc.org Event Number 73 Title Skyway House Presents Recovery Happens Description 4 mile walk, Informational booths, Speakers, Face painting, Balloons/Bouncy House for the kids Date 9/13/2008 8:30 AM to 9/13/2008 4:00 PM Type of Event Recovery Walk, Community Outreach educational fair Location Five Mile Recreation Park Chico, California Program Agenda Recovery Walk from One Mile to Five Mile then good clean fun all day long!!! Invited Officials/Presenters Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, City of Chico Officals, ADP, and other interested parties Expected Number of Participants 500 Invited Participants/Audience Everyone and their families Primary Contact Alisha Haver Address 564 Rio Lindo Ave. Suite 103 Chico, CA  95926 Phone Number (530) 898-8326 Email Address Alishah@skywayhouse.org Secondary Contact April Backues Address 564 Rio Lindo Ave. Suite 103 Chico CA  95926 Phone Number (530) 898-8326 Email Address Aprilb@skywayhouse.org Web Site http://www.skywayhouse.org Event Number 591 Title Supporting & Understanding the Addict in Your Life Description Someone you care about and is important to you may also be driving you crazy because he or she is an addict. The addiction might be alcohol, drugs or sex. It may also be sugar, food, work or caffeine. At this free presentation, you can learn about some of the issues underlying addiction and how trauma and pain are often involved. You can also learn about support groups to help you deal with the situation as well as therapy, treatment, and support group options to help the addict deal with their issues. Date 9/13/2008 10:00 AM to 9/13/2008 11:30 AM Type of Event Speaker presentation Location Pacific Unitarian Church (Henriksen Hall) 5621 Montemalaga Drive Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 Program Agenda Dr. Fridley will speak for approximately 90 minutes and there will be time for questions and answers. Invited Officials/Presenters Donald R.H. Fridley, Ph.D. Dr. Fridley is a clinical psychologist who has been treating adult and adolescent patients with substance abuse issues for over 30 years. He has also taught at Pepperdine University and El Camino College. Expected Number of Participants 75 Invited Participants/Audience All are welcome. Admission is free. Primary Contact Julie Sullwold Hernandez Address 5621 Montemalaga Drive Rancho Palos Verdes, CA  90275 Phone Number 310-378-9449 Email Address addictions@pacificunitarian.org Web Site http://pacificunitarian.org Event Number 479 Title Lake County Recovery Happens Celebration Description This event will include local officials and recovery-oriented speakers to celebrate Recovery Month. Free hot dog Bar-B-Q, music and a children's jump-house will be provided. Date 9/13/2008 11:00 AM to 9/13/2008 3:00 PM Type of Event County Observance Location Austin Park in Clearlake California Program Agenda A recovery walk from Redbud Park to Austin Park in Clearlake. Several speakers, free picnic and D.J. music will follow. Recovery information booths will be provided by Lake County A.A. and N.A, as well as, Lake County Alcohol and other Drug Services. Invited Officials/Presenters The Mayor of the City of Clearlake, the Founding Member of Team DUI, and the Public Relations person of Lake County Narcotics Anonymous. Expected Number of Participants 250 Invited Participants/Audience All members of Lake County are invited to celebrate the event. Primary Contact Elliott Bennett Address 991 Parallel Dr. STE. B Lakeport , CA  95453 Phone Number (707) 263-8162 Email Address elliottb@co.lake.us Secondary Contact Carrie  White Address 991 Parallel Dr. STE. B Lakeport CA  95453 Phone Number (707) 263-8162 Email Address carriew@co.lake.us Event Number 590 Title CAADAC LA regions FREE CEU workshop Description Join us for the CAADAC Region 2N and 2S FREE CEU workshop and luncheon. There will be a raffle for 2 CAADAC conference admissions and other prizes!! This event is **FREE** Date 9/13/2008 1:00 PM to 9/13/2008 4:00 PM Type of Event CEU workshop and Luncheon Location Serene Center of Long Beach 1215 East 4th Street, Community Center Suite 101, Long Beach, CA 90802 Program Agenda Charles Graham, CADC-II Lunch Break Alan Johnson, CADC-II, NCAC-II Invited Officials/Presenters Speakers will be: Charles Graham, CADC-II, Program Manager of Celebrate Recovery for Sober Living by the Sea AND Alan Johnson, CADC-II, NCAC-II, Program Manager for Walden House Los Angeles Expected Number of Participants 50 Invited Participants/Audience Everyone in the community. Primary Contact Danielle Farnsworth Address 2811 Villa Way Newport Beach, CA  92627 Phone Number 714-366-4697 Email Address danielle.farnsworth@soberliving.com Secondary Contact Alan Johnson Phone Number 213-327-4209 Email Address ajohnson@waldenhouse.org Event Number 480 Title Life After Treatment: When does Recovery End? Description An ADMHS/ADSP County of Santa Barbara, CA training celebrating National Alcohol Drug Addiction Recovery Month. Answers to: When does recovery begin and end? What is treatment supports and how can they be developed in various communities? FREE! Date 9/16/2008 9:00:00 PM Type of Event ADMHS/Alcohol Drug Program Training Location Public Health Auditorium, 300 San Antonio Rd., Bldg 1. County of Santa Barbara, CA 93110 RSVP 681-5440 Invited Officials/Presenters John Doyel, MA, CADC-II Expected Number of Participants 50 Invited Participants/Audience Public Primary Contact Nate Post Address 300 San Antonio Rd Santa Barbara, CA  93110 Phone Number 805-681-5440 Email Address npost@co.santa-barbara.ca.us Secondary Contact Jenaro Valdez Address 300 San Antonio Rd Santa Barb CA  93110 Phone Number 805-681-5440 Web Site http://www.admhs.org/apps/admhs_main/Main/index.asp Event Number 385 Title Lunch at the Train Station Description Join us for a FREE lunch and celebrate people in recovery from substance abuse and the treatment professionals who have helped them reclaim their lives! Get FREE HIV testing and substance abuse information and referral. Date 9/17/2008 12:00 PM to 9/17/2008 2:00 PM Type of Event Free lunch Location Salinas Train Station Parking Lot, 11 Railroad Ave., Salinas CA Expected Number of Participants 150 Invited Participants/Audience General Public Primary Contact Jenelle Montoya Address P.O. Box 3076 Monterey, CA  93942 Phone Number 831-658-3811 Email Address jmontoya@chservices.org Secondary Contact Leslie Strauss Address 1083 S. Main Street Salinas CA  93901 Phone Number 831-424-4828 Web Site http://www.chservices.org Event Number 240 Title Berkeley Alcohol and Substance Abuse Providers (BASAP) Annual Recovery Month Event Description The Oakland A's will sponsor BASAP National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month event by providing tickets to a home game on September 18, 2008. They will also, flash positive AOD recovery messages on the scoreboard for several games during the month of September 2008. Free transportation and lunch will be provided to all particpants that attend the event on the 18th. Date 9/18/2008 12:00 PM to 9/18/2008 5:00 PM Type of Event Baseball Game Location McAfee Coliseum Oakland, California Program Agenda Baseball Game Expected Number of Participants 100 Invited Participants/Audience Clients and staff from BASAP agencies. Primary Contact Barbara Coleman Address 1947 Center Street, 3rd Fl. Berkeley, CA  94704 Phone Number 510-981-5218 Email Address bacoleman@ci.berkeley.ca.us Secondary Contact Margaret  Thomas Address 1947 Center Street, 2nd Fl. Berkeley CA  94704 Phone Number 510-981-2390 Email Address mthomas@ci.berkeley.ca.us Event Number 565 Title Celebrate Healthy Families Description The day celebrates recovery from alcohol and other drugs and the prevention of child abuse. Date 9/20/2008 8:00 AM to 9/20/2008 11:30 AM Type of Event run/walk, vendors/entertainment/activities Location Palm Desert Civic Center Park Palm Desert, CA Program Agenda Run/Walk Presentation of Colors Musical Program Children's Presentations Circle of Remembrance Close Invited Officials/Presenters Prevent Child Abuse Coachella Valley Expected Number of Participants 500 Invited Participants/Audience All families are welcome to our "FREE" 2nd annual event. Primary Contact Jim Powell Address 83192 Ave 45 Ste 9 Indio, CA  92201 Phone Number 760-347-0754 Email Address jpowell@co.riverside.ca.us Secondary Contact Carole Johnson Address 39000 Bob Hope Dr Rancho Mir CA  92270 Phone Number 800-854-9211 Email Address cjohnson@bettyfordcenter.org Web Site http://www.celebratehealthyfamilies.com Event Number 711 Title Celebrate Veterans in Recovery Description Veterans and family members, as well as the general public will be invited to a celebration of recovery at our VA.We plan to have talent and speakers from our various programs. A community resource faire will be held simultaneously. Cake provided by the VVA, Fresno Chapter. Women Veteran Color Guard and many vets involved in the programming. The American Indian community will provide a spiritual activity. A walk to the AA Central Office will kick off the event. Date 9/20/2008 8:30 AM to 9/20/2008 2:00 PM Location VA-CCHCS Auditorium Expected Number of Participants 200 Primary Contact Paula Solomon Address 2615 E. Clinton Ave Fresno, CA  93703 Phone Number 559-225-6100 Email Address paula.solomon@va.gov Event Number 196 Title Celebration of Recovery, Awareness and Prevention Description Speaker, Live Music, March, Adult and Children Games Date 9/20/2008 10:00 AM to 9/20/2008 4:00 PM Type of Event March and a Fun Day in the Park Location Veterans Park in Long Beach Program Agenda Councilman Andrews to open event, March and then the Festival of Live Music, lots of different vendors and games for children and adults. Invited Officials/Presenters Councilman Andrews is sponsoring this event along with Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. Expected Number of Participants 500 Invited Participants/Audience Everyone in Recovery, everyone who supports recovery, family members and community members Primary Contact Barbara  Spille Address 18646 Oxnard Street Tarzana, CA  91356 Phone Number 818-996-1051 Email Address bspille@tarzanatc.org Secondary Contact Lanita Hamilton Address 2101 Magnollia Blvd Long Beach CA  90806 Phone Number 562-218-1868 Email Address lhamilton@tarzanatc.org Event Number 747 Title Strut for Sobriety Description The day included a silent auction, boutique, luncheon, fashion show and awards ceremony. Individuals were honored for their contributions to reduce the stigma of addiction with "Path to Recovery" awards. The professional fashion show, produced by Gretchen Productions featured Fall 2008 fashions from Macy's North County, worn by professional models as well as individuals in recovery (to recognize and celebrate the transformations they are making in their lives). Date 9/20/2008 10:30 AM to 9/20/2008 2:00 PM Location The Westin, Gaslamp Quarter San Diego www.anewpathsite.org Program Agenda 10:30am Boutique & Silent Auction 12:00pm Luncheon & "Path to Recovery" Awards Ceremony 1:00pm Fashion Show & Entertainment by Gretchen Productions featuring fashions from Macy's West, North County Fair Invited Officials/Presenters Mistress of Ceremonies: Rory Devine, KNSD News 7/39, Guest Auctioneer: Geni Cavitt: KGTV 10 News, Guest Auctioneer: Joe Bauer, Host of San Diego Living on San Diego 6. Path to Recovery Honorees: Ted Judson, John de Miranda, Rev. Canon Mary Moreno-Richardson, Assembly Member Lori Saldana. Expected Number of Participants 350 Invited Participants/Audience Celebrity Honorary Chair: Laura Cain from Star 94.1 FM Jeff & Jer show. Primary Contact Gretchen Burns Bergman Address 2527 Doubletree Road Spring Valley, CA  91978 Phone Number 619-670-1184 Email Address gretanewpath@cox.net Web Site www.anewpathsite.org Event Number 437 Title Recovery Month at the Beach Description Family Fun at the Beach in Clebration of National Recovery month!!! Hot dogs, games, And Vollyball!!! Date 9/20/2008 11:00 AM to 9/20/2008 4:00 PM Type of Event beach BBQ, games, drawing Location East Beach in in Beatifull Santa Barbara. Program Agenda Fun!!! Invited Officials/Presenters none Expected Number of Participants 100 Invited Participants/Audience Recovery community and families. Primary Contact jenaro  valdez Address 300 San Antonio Rd, Santa Barbara, CA  93110 Phone Number (805) 681-5440 Email Address jvalldez@co.santa-Barbara.ca.us Secondary Contact Mishelle Cooper Web Site http://none Event Number 481 Title National Recovery Month Family Festival Description 3rd Annual Recovery Celebration. A fun day celebrating recovery in Santa Maria, CA Food, Music, games, and Alcohol and Drug Addiction information. Date 9/20/2008 11:00 AM to 9/20/2008 2:00 PM Type of Event 3rd Annual Recovery Celebration Location 401 w. Morrison Ave Santa Maria, CA 93454 Program Agenda food, Speakers, Information Booths' LIVE MUSIC Invited Officials/Presenters Public Expected Number of Participants 300 Primary Contact Betty Truer Address 401 W. Morrison Santa Maria, CA  93454 Phone Number 805-347-3338 Email Address goodsamshelter@earthlink.net Secondary Contact Jenaro Valdez Address 300 San Antonio Rd Santa Barb CA  93110 Phone Number 805-681-5440 Event Number 180 Title 2008 Solano Recovery Day-Seventh Annual Rally and Barbeque Description The Solano Prevention and Recovery Alliance (SPRA) and the Fighting Back Partnership join in sponsoring the Seventh Annual Rally and Barbeque to celebrate National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. Date 9/20/2008 11:00 AM to 9/20/2008 4:00 PM Location City Park Sacramento and Alabama Streets Vallejo, California Program Agenda The aim of the rally is to spread the message that recovery from addiction is possible, that treatment for people in need is compassionate public policy and a sound investment. A major goal of this year's rally is to help educate the community that Addiction Treatment potentially affects every member of society in the communities they live, work and play in, because a person in recovery may live, work or play right next to you. We will have speakers on the benefits of treatment, present James McCarver Jr. awards to recognize community members who have made significant contributions to the recovering community, free BBQ, live music, and personal testimonials from people in recovery from addiction. Invited Officials/Presenters All City Council Members from Solano County Cities All Law Enforcement Members from Solano County Cities Solano County Board of Supervisors Local State and Federal Elected Officials Community Activists Community Leaders Educators Expected Number of Participants 500 Invited Participants/Audience Solano County Addiction Treatment Clients Solano County Addiction Treatment Facility Providers Solano County Addiction Treatment Professionals Clients Family and Friends The Recovery Community of Solano County Interested Community Members Primary Contact Dennis Wade Address 956 Keats Dr Vallejo, CA  94591-6768 Phone Number 707-647-1612 Email Address SolanoRecovery@aol.com Secondary Contact Lloyd  Gieg Address 1149 Warren Ave Vallejo CA  94591 Phone Number 707-557-3156 Email Address genesishouse@scronline.com Event Number 615 Title 2008 Bay Area Rally for Recovery Description Join us in celebrating recovery! The NCADA-BA will be hosting a huge rally for recovery on September 20th, 2008 at the Civic Center Plaza. There will be live music and entertainment, guest speakers, booths with free information and items, free hot dogs and soda and of course plenty of fun! Date 9/20/2008 1:00 PM to 9/20/2008 5:00 PM Type of Event Speaker Rally with bands and free food Location Civic Center Plaza (Polk between Grove and McAllister) San Francisco, CA 94102 Program Agenda 1:00 pm: Opening Comments and Musical Entertainment 2:30 pm: Speakers 4:00 pm: Musical Entertainment Invited Officials/Presenters Dr. Wesley Clark, Director CSAT Renee Zito, Director California ADP Bruce Livingston, Executive Director Marin Institute Jim Stilwell, SF Department of Public Health Vitka Eisen, COO Walden House M.C. Eddy McLay Expected Number of Participants 1500 Invited Participants/Audience Anyone and everyone that has anything to do with or been affected by substance abuse. Primary Contact Eddy McLay Address 944 Market St San Francisco, CA  94102 Phone Number 415-296-9909 Email Address infodirector@ncadaba.com 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 http://www.intnsa.org Event Number 218 Title The Los Angeles Dodgers Celebrate Recovery Month- Sponsored by the Los Angeles County Recovery Month Planning Partners Description The Los Angeles Dodgers Celebrate National Recovery Month before and during their home game against the San Diego Padres. Pre-game activities start at 6:15 pm, game immediately afterwards Date 9/24/2008 6:15 PM to 9/24/2008 10:00 PM Type of Event Major League Baseball Game- Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres- Location Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA Program Agenda Pre-game activities start at 6:15 pm, game immediately afterwards Invited Officials/Presenters Dodger greats Sweet Lou Johnson and Maury Wills, State of California Alcohol and Drug Programs Director Renee Zito, Los Angeles City Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, and other local dignitaries Expected Number of Participants 1600 Invited Participants/Audience All are invited. 1600 group tickets are available for $8 each. Email ccargill-fuller@bhs-inc.org for tickets. Once those tickets are gone, individuals need to contact Dodger stadium directly for tickets elsewhere in the stadium. Primary Contact Candy Cargill-Fuller Address 15519 Crenshaw Blvd. Gardena, CA  90249 Phone Number 310-679-9126 Email Address ccargill-fuller@bhs-inc.org Web Site http://TBA Event Number 247 Title 4th Annual Recovery Walk & Celebration Description 4th Annual Recovery Walk & Celebration 1.5 mile walk Free t-shirt for first 300 people Free lunch for first 400 people MUSIC, SPEAKERS, FUN FOR THE KIDS Date 9/27/2008 9:30:00 AM Type of Event Community Walk and Celebration Location Martinez Waterfront Park Joe Dimaggio Drive Martinez, CA Program Agenda Registration 9:30 am Walk Starts 10:30 am Invited Officials/Presenters Speakers Expected Number of Participants 400 Invited Participants/Audience All persons in recovery, friends, family, colleagues, children... Primary Contact Judy Bastin Address PO Box 31114 Walnut Creek, CA  94598 Phone Number 925-682-1743 Email Address bastin.judy@gmail.com Web Site http://www.support4recovery.org Event Number 105 Title Soberstock III Description This event will include live music all day, food booths information booths, childrens carnival, speakers, vintage car show, motorcycle judging, raffels and testimonies. Date 9/27/2008 10:00 AM to 9/27/2008 8:00 PM Type of Event Open air music festival/car show/carnival and information booths Location Fresno California, Manchester Center on the corner of Blackstone and Shields, 1901 east shields ave. Program Agenda 10:00 am Opening speeches, flag salute girl scouts of america. 10:00 to 1200noon Music and raffels. Booth information all day 1200 noon Speakers/Testimony 1:00 pm to 300:pm Music and raffels 3:00 - 4:30, Car Show trophy presentation, on stage play. 4:30 - 7:30 Music and rafells, hugs and home Invited Officials/Presenters City officials, Faith Community, Recovering community members Expected Number of Participants 7000 Invited Participants/Audience Treatment programs, Fresno Community, Fresno Police Department, Fresno County Sherriff, Social Services Department. Primary Contact John  Duchscher Address 2212 north winery #122 Fresno Ca., CA  93703 Phone Number 559-452-2807 Email Address jduchscher@co.fresno.ca.us Secondary Contact Lynn  Pimentel Address po box 12107 fresno CA  93776 Phone Number 559-251-4800 Email Address lynn.pimentel@westcare.com Event Number 80 Title 2nd Annual 3%ers MCC Ride-In to the Recovery Walk Description Ride-In To The Recovery Walk with 3%ers International Clean & Sober Motor Cycle Club - Northern California Date 9/27/2008 10:00 AM to 9/27/2008 5:00 PM Type of Event Annual Recovery Walk/Celebration - Motorcycle Run Location Martinez, CA Contact Gayle H. below for details... Program Agenda Ride in to the Contra Costa County Annual Recovery Walk - Walk, Music, Food, Speakers, Fellowship...Celebration Invited Officials/Presenters TBA Expected Number of Participants 25 Invited Participants/Audience All interested clean & sober bikers and family... Primary Contact Gayle  H. Address 2425 Jerilynn Dr Concord, CA  94519 Phone Number 925-864-3604 Email Address lumpykarma@hotmail.com Web Site http://www.support4recovery.org Event Number 566 Title Recovery Happens Description Come join us to celebrate real people, real recovery in the park. There will be music, games, fun and food. Date 9/27/2008 11:00 AM to 9/27/2008 4:00 PM Location FarnsWorth Park 568 E. Mount Curve Ave. Altadena, CA 91001 Program Agenda Open with Serenity Prayer 1 hour Speaker meeting Games Raffle for Big Book Prizes Food Invited Officials/Presenters We will have speakers with various lengths of sobriety, as well as a new comer countdown. Prizes will be given away. Expected Number of Participants 100 Invited Participants/Audience All are welcome. Primary Contact Amy Castro Address 1245 E. Walnut St Ste.#117 Pasadena, CA  91106 Phone Number (626) 795-9127 Email Address amyc@socialmodel.com Web Site http://socialmodel.com Event Number 74 Title Change Your Mind, Change Your Life Open House Description Santa Rosa Treatment Program is having and open house in honor of National Drug Addiction Recovery Month Date 9/27/2008 1:00 PM to 9/27/2008 3:00 PM Type of Event Community Open House Location 1901 Cleveland Street, Suite B Santa Rosa, CA Invited Officials/Presenters Invited officials, Ctiy Departments Expected Number of Participants 80 Invited Participants/Audience Community, Press Primary Contact Rhonda  Daley Address 2950 Buskirk Ave, Suite 300 Walnut Creek, CA  94597 Phone Number 925-407-2101 Email Address info@pacificusmarketing.com Event Number 425 Title Recovery Happens ...In the Park Description Come, spend the afternoon with people in recovery; music, the Mary Lind Choir, games, stories, raffles, Recovery Quilt Date 9/28/2008 11:00 AM to 9/28/2008 4:30 PM Type of Event Sobriety Celebration Picnic Location Covina Park (Third & Badillo) Covina, CA Program Agenda Woodville Marsh Band 12-Step Speakers Games Mary Lind Choir Raffle Sobriety Countdown Serenity Expected Number of Participants 250 Invited Participants/Audience Everyone in recovery - agencies, staff, participants, individuals adults, teens, kids Primary Contact Cecile Rodriguez Address 223 East Rowland Street Covina, CA  91723 Phone Number (626) 332-3145 Email Address education@socialmodel.com Secondary Contact Margo Edwards Address 223 E. Rowland St. Covina CA  91723 Phone Number (626) 332-3145 Email Address margarete@socialmodel.com Web Site http://www.socialmodel.com Event Number 459 Title Celebrate Recovery at The Camp Description CELEBRATE RECOVERY AT THE CAMP 11:30 am to 1pm Gender Group meeting 1:30 to 2:30 Speaker Meeting 3 to 5pm Music & BBQ 6 to 7pm Speaker Meeting To Celebrate National Recovery Month Call 831-438-1868 with any questions Date 9/28/2008 11:30 AM to 9/28/2008 7:00 PM Type of Event Meetings, music, food Location 3192 Glen Canyon Rd. Scotts Valley, Ca 95066 Program Agenda 11:30 am to 1pm Gender Group meeting 1:30 to 2:30 Speaker Meeting 3 to 5pm Music & BBQ 6 to 7pm Speaker Meeting Expected Number of Participants 200 Invited Participants/Audience general recovery population Primary Contact Julie Triano Address 3192 Glen Canyon Rd Scotts Valley, CA  95066 Phone Number 831-438-1868 Email Address jtriano@crchealth.com Web Site http://www.camprecovery.com Event Number 380 Title Take It to the Streets - San Jose - Recovery Celebration Picnic Description The purpose of this event is to bring the Recovery Community together and celebrate transformed lives, young and old. Its vitally important that everyone in recovery and their family members know there are people willing to help them and that they are not alone in their struggles with addiction. This is a fun-filled day at the park; enjoying a barbeque, listening to live entertainment, and networking with others in the recovery community. Date 9/28/2008 11:45 AM to 9/28/2008 5:00 PM Type of Event Picnic: BBQ/Live Entertainment Location Vasona Lake County Park, 333 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032 Program Agenda To Be Announced (TBA) Invited Officials/Presenters City officials, Recovery Community Expected Number of Participants 300 Invited Participants/Audience Family and Friends (Open to Everyone) Primary Contact Karl  Sitterle Address 4271 North First Street, Suite 51 San Jose, CA  95134 Phone Number 408-202-1946 Email Address cr@stopthesilence.info Secondary Contact Debra Lee Address 4271 North First Street, Suite 51 San Jose CA  95134 Phone Number 408-997-4641 Email Address cr@stopthesilence.info Event Number 195 Title Recovery Works Description Speakers, March and BBQ Date 10/7/2008 10:00 AM to 10/7/2008 1:30 PM Type of Event Rally and March Location 44447 10th Street West Lancaster, Callifornia 93534 Program Agenda Speakers, March down 10th Street to Lancaster and down Lancaster and back to assembly area Invited Officials/Presenters To Be Announced Expected Number of Participants 200 Invited Participants/Audience Everyone in Recovery and anyone who supports recovery. Primary Contact Barbara Spille Address 18646 Onxard Stree Tarzana, CA  91304 Phone Number 818-996-1051 Email Address bspille@tarzanatc.org Secondary Contact Vince  Scribner Address 44447 10th Street West Lancaster CA  93534 Phone Number 661-726-2630 Email Address vscribner@tarzanatc.org Event Number 707 Title Town Hall Meeting on Prop 5 (NORA) Description Expert speakers will give their view pionts on San Francisco measures T and N. State-wide Propositions 5, 6,and 9 will also be presented from Expert speakers Date 10/14/2008 7:00 PM to 10/14/2008 8:30 PM Type of Event Voter on Treatment and Criminal Ballot 2008 issues Location CARR Auditorium SF General Hospital 1001 Protero Ave. San Francisco, CA. Building 3, 1st floor, on the corner of Vermont and 22nd St. Program Agenda Town Hall Panal of speakers followed by Audience Questions. Invited Officials/Presenters Dr. Barry Zevin Drug Policy Alliance --Yes on 5 No 0n 5 Safe Neighborhood Act: Yes on Prop 6 SF FACTS- NO on 6-Annette Summers YES on 9 No on 9 James Wattley YES on N-Quintan Macky Yes on T_Teatment on Demand. Expected Number of Participants 150 Invited Participants/Audience Everyone is welcome! Primary Contact Eddy Mclay Address 944 Market St San Francisco, CA  94102 Phone Number 415-296-9900 Email Address info@ncadaba.com Secondary Contact George Todd Address 1149 Cole St. San Franci CA  94117 Phone Number 415-378-7530 Email Address stages.recovery@yahoo.com Web Site http://info@ncadaba.com Event Number 598 Title Southern California Recovery Summit Description This exceptional program highlights a diverse array of topics concerning recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction. Date 10/18/2008 8:00 AM to 10/18/2008 3:30 PM Type of Event Conference Location Loyola Marymount University 1 LMU Drive Los Angeles, CA 90045 Invited Officials/Presenters Presenters and panelists include psychologists, Veterans of War, sober living providers, clergy, treatment providers, physicians, faculty, licensed therapists, government officials, community activists, homeless services providers, representatives of the criminal justice field, and everyday people impacted by addiction. Expected Number of Participants 600 Primary Contact Jim Coddington Address 333 Washington Blvd., #422 Marina del Rey, CA  90292 Phone Number 310-305-9567 Email Address jctakingflight@gmail.com Web Site http://www.soberhousing.net/summit 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 http://www.sobercelebrations.com Event Number 877 Title Central California Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous Delegates Meeting Description The Central California Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous is an Intergroup serving the greater Sacramento area since 1954. CCFAA exists as the servant of its member groups. Its purpose is to carry the message of Alcoholics Anonymous in full accordance with the Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions, and Twelve Concepts of AA. Any group located in the Central California Fellowship area is eligible for membership. If a group desires membership and all of the privileges afforded members, they must register as a group with our Central Office. Date 11/15/2008 Type of Event AA Delegates Meeting Location 2703 EL Camino Ave., Sacramento CA Expected Number of Participants Invited Participants/Audience Members of AA Primary Contact   Address 9960 Business Park Dr., Suite 110 Sacramento, CA   Phone Number 916.454.1100 Email Address centaloffice@aasacramento.org Web Site http://aasacramento.org/ Event Number 748 Title MONTEREY NAR-ANON CONVENTION JAN 9-11, 2009 Description Please disregard 2008 start and end dates.....this website does not offer a 2009 event submission. We will be holding a convention alongside the Monterey Bay Covention of Narcotics Anonymous (MBCNA) www.mbcna.org This is an opportunity for the addict and his/her family to attend conventions together! Discounted hotel rates available through www.mbcna.org Date 12/30/2008 7:00 PM to 12/31/2008 12:30 AM Location Portola Plaza Hotel and Spa 2 Portola Plaza Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 649-4511 Program Agenda To be announced! Please keep checking our convention website page:http://nar-anon.org/conventions3.htm Invited Officials/Presenters The entire community including doctors, therapists, high school principals and counselors along with the friends and families of addicts. Expected Number of Participants 100 Primary Contact Cathy K Address 22527 Crenshaw Blvd #200B Torrance, CA  90505 Phone Number (800) 477-6291 Email Address naranonWSO@gmail.com Web Site http://nar-anon.org/conventions3.htm Event Number 673 Title Gratitude Cruise West Description Fellowship vacation on first megship to be stationed on the west coast. Date 2/22/2009 2:00 PM to 3/1/2009 9:00 PM Type of Event 7 Day Cruise to Mexican Riviera Location Los Angeles, CA Program Agenda Itinerary given onboard to pre -registered guests. Invited Officials/Presenters Clancy I., CA, Cyndi M., KY Expected Number of Participants 50 Invited Participants/Audience Participation for pre-registered guests only. Please call 561-702-2312 to book. 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 http://www.sobercelebrations.com

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