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  • The McShin Foundation's Town Hall Meeting VA

    03/18/2010 6:00 PM - 03/18/2010 8:00 PM
    This meeting is for the prevention of Substance Use Disorders. There will be a panel of youth, parents, and recovering people. Our main speaker is Bill Borchert, author of "The Lois Wilson Story-When Love Isn't Enough"
  • Recovery Rocks! And Rally OR

    08/28/2010 10:00 AM - 08/28/2010 4:00 PM
    Rally Celebration at 10:00 at Skinner Butte Park, Eugene, OR. Ride starting at Skinner Butte Park, stopping at multiple locations and concluding back at Skinner Butte Park. 11:00 to 4:00 Rally Celebration includes speakers (dignitaries, guests and people in recovery) entertainment, food, prizes, and related vendor and exhibit spaces.
  • Operation Immersion Training (OI) TN

    08/30/2010 12:00 PM - 09/01/2010 1:00 PM
    Operation Immersion is a military immersion training for behavioral professionals and was developed by the Tennessee Department of Mental and Developmental Disabilities (TDMHDD), Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services (DADAS), and the Tennessee National Guard (TNG) Counter drug Task Force. This 2-1/2 day training immerses attendees in aspects of military culture and provides information on the unique needs of returning service members, veterans, and their families.
  • Recovery Night at Applebee's Park KY

    08/31/2010 7:00 PM - 08/31/2010 11:00 PM
    Applebee's Park is home to the Lexington Lengeds minor league baseball team. On August 31, 2010 the Legends will go up against the Hagerstown Suns--the first pitch goes out at 7:05pm!
  • The Fifth Annual Ohio Recovery Ride 2010 OH

    09/04/2010 10:00 AM - 09/04/2010 6:00 PM
    The 5th Annual Ohio Recovery Ride, All bikers welcome. This ride will be held at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. On Septemeber 4, 2010 Three tier trophy for most colors/Best bike trophy Adults $25.00 Children under 12 $15.00 Includes: t-shirt, patch and admission to Zoo, (food, beverage, and a route map will be provided, 2 hr. run) Food, Fun and Fellowship with D. J. Doc. all happening at the Primate Picnic Canopy Rall: 10am-10:30am /registration 10am-11am All Bikers Welcome
  • M.O.V.E For Recovery VA

    09/05/2010 5:05 PM - 09/05/2010 9:00 AM
    M.O.V.E, will be hosting its 1st annual baseball game with The Richmond Flying Squirrels, in order to bring awareness to the recovery community. The game begins at 5:05 p.m. The Flying Squirrels vs. The Bowie Baysox.
  • NDACA Walk for Recovery ND

    09/07/2010 6:00 PM - 09/07/2010 10:00 PM
    North Dakota Addiction Counselors Association sponsors Walk for Recovery, beginning at the Capital in Bismarck, ND. There will be singing, testimonials, and preparation for the Walk for Recovery. The walk will conclude at the Romkota where there will be pizza and drinks and the band, "Fully Loaded" performing live.
  • Night Out With The Phillies PA

    09/08/2010 7:05 PM - 09/08/2010 11:05 PM
    PRO-ACT will be hosting its 5th annual night out at The Phillies baseball game. The game will begin @ 7:05 p.m and it's The Philadelphia Phillies vs. The Florida Marlins
  • Waianae Women in Recovery Women's and Children's Campout HI

    09/10/2010 10:00 AM - 09/12/2010 6:00 PM
    Annual camp out for women who are recovering from alcohol and drug abuse and their children with hopes of contributing to the healing of mother and children and develop lasting relationships with other women in recovery for support. Involves activities for women, teens, children and the family as a whole.
  • Metro Atlant Recovery Connections-M.A.R.C. Recovery Month Walk & Rally GA

    09/11/2010 8:00 AM - 09/11/2010 3:00 PM
    In keeping with the spirit of the great Dr. King and his passion for leading civil rights marches and rallies, the Metro-Atlanta Recovery Connection (MARC), a coalition of recovery community organizations, treatment centers, healthcare organizations, service providers, and advocacy groups, will lead a group of people in recovery, their family members and allies on a one an a half (1.5) mile Walk for Recovery. The walk will begin at the intersection of: James P. Brawley Dr. SW & Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., continuing west on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and ending at Mozley Park Recreation Center, 1565 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW. We will have many different service providers from the healthcare industry as well as food, music, gospel chiors, dance groups of all agees, Kids zone, Seniors plus zone, prayer tent with counseling available for those who wish to take part, and many other great activities. Please come out and support our event!
  • 6th Annual Native American Family Wellness Day: Join the Voices of Recovery-SAMHSA Sponsored AZ

    09/11/2010 8:30 AM - 09/11/2010 3:00 PM
    This event will begin around 7:30 am with a fun run/walk. We will have speakers throughout the day and great food. Please bring your friends and families to help celebrate recovery and wellness in our communities!
  • Mt. Pleasant Wellbriety Day-SAMHSA Sponsored MI

    09/11/2010 9:00 AM - 09/12/2010 5:00 PM
    This event will engage elders, adults, and youth that have endured and survived substance abuse, alcoholism, domestic violence and other forms of generational violence. This recovery event is to honor the survivors and encourage and educate our community about the recovery services available at our Tribe. Scrumptious food will be served to the attendees for Saturday breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Camp out tent space will be available at Behavioral health back lawn. Tents can be pitched. RVs will have the Camp grounds for parking. Please bring your friends and families to participate.
  • 4th Annual 3-5K Recovery Walk SA & Family Fun Day TX

    09/11/2010 10:00 AM - 09/11/2010 1:30 PM
    San Antonio Fighting Back, Inc., in collaboration with many of San Antonio’s non-profit agencies, will join in hosting this 4th annual walk event for prevention educators, treatment providers, clients, families, and interested individuals. The mission for the Recovery Walk SA is to promote awareness of recovery initiatives and celebrate the achievements of all individuals in recovery. There will be a short program to kick off the event followed by the walk through the park. Participants will then return to the pavilion for a Texas style concert, barbeque lunch, and community resource fair. Participants are encouraged to bring family, friends, and pets. Some of the collaborating partners include; San Antonio Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Mothers Against Drunk Drivers, B.E.A.T. AIDS, The Patrician Movement, Palmer Drug Abuse Program, Center for Healthcare Services, Lifetime Recovery, and many others. Participation in the walk is FREE and open to the public. http://www.recoverymonth.gov/Community-Events/2010/4th-Annual-3-5K-Recovery-Walk-SA-%26-Family-Fun-Day--1.aspx
  • RI Rally for Recovery RI

    09/11/2010 2:00 PM - 09/11/2010 7:30 PM
    A Recovery Festival featuring guest speakers, music, reptile show, over 60 info booths, luminary candle field, waterfire(www.waterfire.org), Toys, crafts, giveaways,food,food,food, ...so much more http://www.recoverymonth.gov/Community-Events/2010/RI-Rally-for-Recovery--1.aspx
  • Texas Rangers vs. New York Yankees TX

    09/12/2010 2:05 PM - 09/12/2010 6:05 PM
    The APAA, Association of Persons Affected by Addiction, will be hosting its annual baseball game during Recovery Month with the Texas Rangers. The game begins at 2:05 p.m.
  • Baltimore Orioles vs. Toronto Blue Jays MD

    09/13/2010 7:05 PM - 09/13/2010 11:05 PM
    The game begins at 7:05 p.m. The community booth opens at 6:00 p.m
  • CELEBRATE RECOVERY X MI

    09/14/2010 11:00 AM - 09/14/2010 5:00 PM
    The Celebrate Recovery walk and rally commemorates the successes of those recovering from addictions to alcohol and other drugs. This includes individuals in recovery, their loved ones, treatment professionals, and others who support recovery.
  • New Mexico Recovery Month Conflict Resolution Training NM

    09/16/2010 9:00 AM - 09/18/2010 4:30 PM
    New Mexico Recovery Professionals Alliance sponsors, the 3 day Conflict Resolution Training Presented by: Cynthia Moreno Tuohy, NCAC II, CCDC III, SAP, NAADAC, Executive Director. Conflict Resolution in Recovery is a therapeutic training that is skilled-based and focused on the brain; how the brain works in conflict and strategies to affect the quality of recovery in relationships.
  • 3rd Annual Wellbriety Conference and Powwow-SAMHSA Sponsored MT

    09/17/2010 8:30 AM - 09/18/2010 9:00 PM
    This event will have some speakers in recovery. There will be a powwow that begins Friday evening and continues through Saturday evening. Everyone is welcome to join us to help celebrate sobriety and wellness in our community.
  • Celebrate Recovery Luncheon and Balloon Release NM

    09/17/2010 11:30 AM - 09/17/2010 1:00 PM
    New Mexico Recovery Professionals Alliance will hold a Recovery Luncheon to Celebrate Recovery Month during their three day Conflict Resolution Training. There will be a Balloon release to culminate this event following the speakers and lunch.
  • Open House/Program Showcase Not Applicable

    09/18/2010 9:00 AM - 09/18/2010 7:00 PM
    Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment and Mental Health service providers will showcase thier programs and services to the general public. There will be service providers on hand to answer questions and to provide referral assistance to those seeking help. Light snacks and beverages will be provided.
  • Rally for Recovery! - 2010 Uniting for Recovery - Now More Than Ever SC

    09/18/2010 10:00 AM - 09/18/2010 2:00 PM
    In honor and celebration of September as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. Three mile walk, messages of hope, freedom and purpose. Food, fun, prizes, great live music, fellowship. http://www.recoverymonth.gov/Community-Events/2010/Rally-for-Recovery!---2010-Uniting-for-Recovery---Now-More-Than-Ever--1.aspx
  • Recovery Day on the Plaza NM

    09/18/2010 10:00 AM - 09/18/2010 4:00 PM
    This event is held annually during Recovery Month and is an awareness building event where all the agencies in our community that do recovery work have booths, there is live music, special guests, and free water and snacks.
  • Recovery Walk & Dry Run 5K HI

    09/18/2010 10:00 AM - 09/18/2010 5:30 PM
    The Recovery Walk & Dry Run 5K celebrates National Drug and Alcohol Recovery Month. The post run/walk activities include food, entertainment, recovery meeting and volleyball.
  • Addiction Showcase NV

    09/20/2010 10:30 AM - 09/20/2010 4:30 PM
    The Nevada Student Organization will showcase the field of addictions on the Campus of UNLV as a celebration of Addiction Professionals Day.
  • Addictions Showcase NV

    09/20/2010 10:30 AM - 09/20/2010 4:30 PM
    The Nevada Student Organization will showcase the field of addictions on the Campus of Great Basin College as a celebration of Addiction Professionals Day.
  • Berkeley Alcohol and Substance Abuse Providers (BASAP) CA

    09/21/2010 7:00 PM - 09/21/2010 10:00 PM
    BASAP is celebrating recovery month by attending an Oakland A’s baseball game. The program agenda includes lunch and positive recovery month messages on the scoreboard throughout the game.
  • Celebrating Recovery: Screening and Reception "When Love is Not Enough" NY

    09/22/2010 5:30 PM - 09/22/2010 8:30 PM
    NCADD-RA will host a community reception and screening of newly released Hallmark film: When Love is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story" at downtown School of the Arts. Registration,and reception at 5:30pm. Reception keynote: Robert Lindsey, President of NCADD, Inc. followed by full screening of film.
  • 13th Annual Waianae Men and Keiki Camp Out HI

    09/24/2010 10:00 AM - 09/26/2010 6:00 PM
    This event help build relationships between fathers and their children in recovery.
  • Rode to Recovery AZ

    09/24/2010 3:00 PM - 09/26/2010 12:00 PM
    Weekend Alcathon, campout, and MC Rally. No registration fee. Bring a tent, your family and have fun Celebrating Recovery. Saturday morning from 9-11 is sign in for the MC run. The run will begin at the Alcathon and return there.
  • Recovery Sports Link PA

    09/24/2010 8:05 PM - 09/24/2010 11:00 PM
    7th Annual Recovery Sports Link! Join us as the Pittsburgh Pirates play the Houston Astros. Through sponsorship we are able to offer outfield tickets to the recovery community. Sponsorship levels include on-field recognition, joining the Recovery Choir on-field for the National Anthem and viewing Pre-Game Batting Practice from the field. Sponsorship information available - contact pondk@ireta.org for a brochure. http://www.recoverymonth.gov/Community-Events/2010/Recovery-Sports-Link--1.aspx
  • 2010 Recovery Ride and Walk on the Canal IN

    09/25/2010 9:00 AM - 09/25/2010 11:00 AM
    Recovery Ride/Walk 2010 will begin at the Indiana State Capitol, West Steps. Registration occurs from 8:30am to 9:30am and the ride/walk occurs from 9:30am to 11:00am.
  • RIDE FOR RECOVERY and RALLY FL

    09/25/2010 11:00 AM - 09/25/2010 7:00 PM
    21st National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month Celebration http://www.recoverymonth.gov/Community-Events/2010/RIDE-FOR-RECOVERY-and-RALLY--1.aspx
  • Recovery Picnic Not Applicable

    09/25/2010 11:00 AM - 09/25/2010 2:00 PM
    Join us for fun and relaxation as we celebrate those in recovery and thier families.
  • Kicking For Recovery WI

    09/25/2010 11:00 AM - 09/25/2010 4:00 PM
    Adolescent/teen targeted kickball tournament and art.
  • Recovery Luncheon: Call for Asian-American Participation