Pacific Southwest Region
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Pacific Southwest Regional Representative: John deMiranda
John de Miranda, Ed.M. has worked in the alcohol and drug problems field for more than 33 years. First, as a volunteer on the graveyard shift of a hotline and more recently as an anti-discrimination activist. He is the Chief Executive Officer of Stepping Stone of San Diego, a prevention, treatment and recovery agency that serves primarily, but not exclusively, the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities. He has had the privilege of collaborating with hundreds of people who share his commitment to reducing harm from alcoholism and drug addiction and assisting people and their families into recovery.
Pacific Southwest News and Events
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Event:
6th Annual Recovery Walk & Celebration
Organization:
Support 4 Recovery, Inc.
Event Date:
2010-09-18
Time:
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
City:
Concord
Location:
Martinez Waterfront Park at North Court Street & Joe Dimaggio Drive, Martinez, CA
Agenda:
1.5 mile Recovery Walk through downtown Martinez. Lunch, music, speakers, children's activities, & more.
Description:
The 6th Annual Recovery Walk & Celebration sponsored by Support 4 Recovery, Inc. & Friends. Open to the public; admission free; event tshirt $5.00
Contact:
Tom Aswad
Phone:
925) 939-6882
Website:
www.support4recovery.orgEvent:
Rally for Recovery
Organization:
Social Model Recovery Systems, PCADD
Event Date:
2010-09-19
Time:
9:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m.
City:
Pasadena
Location:
Central Park in Pasadena, CA
Agenda:
10:00 a.m. Welcome 10:30 a.m. Walk through Old Town 12:00 p.m. Music & lunch
Description:
Annual Walk through Old Town Pasadena followed by rally/afternoon in Central Park; DJ. music, food, face painting,games, raffle, recovery countdown, speakers and information about recovery, support and much more!
Contact:
Amy Castro
Phone:
626.795-9127
Email:
amyc@socialmodel.com
Website:
www.socialmodel.comEvent:
2010 Solano Recovery Day-9th Annual Recovery Rally
Organization:
Solano Prevention and Recovery Alliance
Event Date:
2010-09-25
Time:
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
City:
Vallejo
Location:
Vallejo City Park-Alabama & Sacramento Streets
Description:
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 about Addiction Treatment and Recovery in Solano County. We will present James McCarver Jr. awards to recognize community members who have made significant contributions to the treatment recovering community, free BBQ, DJ music, and personal testimonials from people in recovery from addiction
Contact:
Dennis wade
Phone:
707-647-1612
Email:
Solanorecovery@aol.comEvent:
7th Annual Rally and Walk for Addiction Recovery 2010
Organization:
Women in New Recovery
Event Date:
2010-09-25
Time:
2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
City:
Mesa
Location:
Mesa, AZ
Description:
Please Join Women in New Recovery (WINR) and Our Common Welfare (OCW) in Celebration of National Recovery month, at our 7th Annual Recovery Walk and Rally. The event will include live entertainment, foods, kid’s activities, booths from local vendors, a proclamation from the Governor’s Office, Community Recovery Recognition, and our annual “Walk for Addiction Recovery”. This will be an event the whole family will enjoy and we can’t wait to see you there!
Contact:
Women in New Recovery
Phone:
480-464-5764
Email:
winrmesa@winr.org
Website:
www.winr.orgEvent:
National Forgiveness Day
Organization:
Center Of Unconditional Love
Event Date:
2010-10-30
Time:
12:00 am to 12:00 am
City:
Liberty Center
Location:
Organizations & Communities Across The United States
Agenda:
1. Visit the Center Of Unconditional Love web site. 2. Sign up as a friend and volunteer to celebrate the event by forgiving others and distributing copies of the "Power Of Love Joy Of Forgiveness" plan by email, enewsletters, magazines, etc. 3. Take the Pledge Of Forgiveness 4. Distribute copies of the plan. 5. Hold a celebration. 6. Let the center know how many people received the plan. 7. Memorize the plan for your own life.
Description:
Volunteers/partners/friends across our nation plan to distribute more than 5 million copies of our "Power Of Love Joy Of Forgiveness" HEALTH/WELLNESS PLAN to as many people as possible while forgiving others, removing bitterness, and restoring joy in celebration of our 5th National Forgiveness Day.
Contact:
Bob Moyers
Phone:
419-533-4191
Email:
bobmoy@wcnet.org
Website:
www.unconditionallovelive.com
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