Prairielands Region
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Prairielands Regional Representative: Jo Campe
The Rev. Dr. Jo Campe is the founding pastor of the Recovery Church of the Twin Cities. With twin campus ministry to people in recovery, he has led these congregations to be beacons of hope in the Minnesota area. Currently this ministry reaches over 2,000 people who either attend worship and/or special activities or are members of the many recovery groups that frequent Recovery Church buildings. Jo has been in recovery for a dozen years.
Prairielands News and Events
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Event:
2010 AFRA Walk For Recovery/Press Release Conference
Organization:
AFRA - Alliance for Recovery Advocates
Event Date:
2010-09-11
Time:
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
City:
Madison
Location:
State Street/Wisconsin State Capitol
Agenda:
Walk down State Street up to the west wing of the Wisconsin State Capitol to raise public awareness. Legislative officials will be speaking about state related AODA issues. Vetran (in mental health military field) speaking on behalf of the US Vetrans: issues, support, services, etc. for soldiers returning home from the Middle East.
Description:
2010 AFRA RECOVERY WALK & PRESS RELEASE CONFERENCE SEPTERMBER 11, 2010 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM Madison, WI WALK: State Street to Capitol West Wing Steps PRESS CONFERENCE: Capitol West Wing Steps For more rally information please contact: Staci McNatt at 608.829.1032 or stacimcnatt.waaoda@tds.net
Contact:
Staci McNatt, AFRA Statewide Program Coordinator
Phone:
608.829.1032
Email:
stacimcnatt.waaoda@tds.net
Website:
www.waaoda.comEvent:
Progress Valley's Alumni Picnic
Organization:
Progress Valley
Event Date:
2010-09-11
Time:
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
City:
Richfield
Location:
Progress Valley Women's Center
Agenda:
Picnic with music, kid's activities, a raffle, silent auction, cake walk and more. Food,fun activities and great Fellowship!
Description:
Picnic with music, kid's activities, a raffle, silent auction, cake walk and more. Food, fun activities and great fellowship!
Contact:
Cathie Scott
Phone:
612-869-3223 ext. 116
Email:
cscott@progressvalley.org
Website:
prgressvalley.orgEvent:
The Mike Johnson Memorial Walk for Recovery
Organization:
ATTC, First Call, FAVOR, MRN
Event Date:
2010-09-18
Time:
8:00 am to 1:00 pm
City:
Kansas City
Location:
Kansas City, MO
Agenda:
Welcome/Registration 8:00 am. Gil Kerlikowski, Director, ONDCP - Keynote at 9:00 am. 5k walk directly after. Live band, honored guest speakers, family fun and games, celebration! from 10:45 am - 1:00 pm.
Description:
The Mike Johnson Memorial Walk for Recovery is an inaugural Kansas City event including a 5k stroll in and around some of KC's historic neighborhoods followed by live entertainment, family fun activities and honored guest speakers in Washington Square Park from 10:30 – 1:00.
Contact:
Cindy Christy
Phone:
816-235-6888
Email:
info@kcrecoverywalk.org
Website:
kcrecoverywalk.org/Event:
Bridging the Gap
Organization:
Koinonia Alumni Family and Friends
Event Date:
2010-09-18
Time:
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
City:
Rhinelander
Location:
Pioneer Park, Rhinelander
Agenda:
Key note speaker: Clarence Shiloh, Native American; Mark Clark - Testimonial; etc. Celebrate recovery and Honor those who lost their battle.
Description:
Bridging the Gap -- Annual Celebrate Recovery Picnic for Rhinelander and the Tri-County Area Date: Sept. 18, 2010 Tim: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Great Food - Refreshments - Prizes - Games - Dunk Tank - Key Note Speakers - Live Music - Silent Auction - Memorial Ceremony & Baloon Release
Contact:
Gene Clay
Phone:
715.362.5745
Email:
gec@koinoniaalumni.org
Website:
www.koinoniaalumni.orgEvent:
Kicking For Recovery
Organization:
Assoc. of Recovery Schools, MN Recovery Connection
Event Date:
2010-09-25
Time:
4:00 pm to 7 pm
City:
Fort Washington
Location:
East Picnic Grounds/Como Park Pavilion at Como Park
Agenda:
Speakers, kickball tournament, live music, food and fun!
Description:
Adolescent/teen targeted Recovery Month event. Kickball tournament with live music by Covert Ops. We are looking forward to all those who are in recovery, supportive of anyone's recovery to join us for food, music and a lot of fun!
Contact:
Monique Bourgeois
Phone:
612.219.9470
Email:
mbourgeois@recoveryschools.org
Website:
www.recoveryschools.orgEvent:
Kickin' It For Recovery
Organization:
Assoc. of Recovery Schools, WI Assoc. of Recovery Schools, WAAODA
Event Date:
2010-09-25
Time:
11 am to 4 pm
City:
Fort Washington
Location:
Werner Park--Madison, WI
Description:
Rally for Recovery, speakers, kickball tournament and art expression!
Contact:
Monique Bourgeois
Phone:
612.219.9470
Email:
mbourgeois@recoveryschools.org
Website:
www.recoveryschools.orgEvent:
10th Annual Recovery Rally Celebration
Organization:
AFRA - Alliance for Recovery Advocates
Event Date:
2010-09-25
Time:
11:00 AM - 4:00
City:
Madison
Location:
Warner Park, 1625 Northport Dr., Madison, WI
Agenda:
Legislative speakers: Sen. Lena Taylor, US Military Vetran -- issues, services, support for soldiers returning from the Middle East and their families, testimonials (adults/youth), exhibitors (state and local support, prevention, treatment, recovery), voter registration, music, art, children's fun and games, food/beverages, Recovery Schools of WI "Kickin' It For Recovery" Kickball tournament, art (create public awareness banner painting -- will be displayed at locations around WI), Youth Band (some in recovery), and much more fun!!!!!
Description:
10th ANNUAL RECOVERY RALLY CELEBRATION SEPTEMBER 25, 1010 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM WARNER PARK 1625 Northport Drive KICKIN’ IT FOR RECOVERY Kickball Tournament SEPTEMBER 25, 2010 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Kickball Tournament Warner Park 1625 Northport Drive Madison, WI For more rally information or kickball registration please contact: Staci McNatt at 608.829.1032 or stacimcnatt.waaoda@tds.net
Contact:
Staci McNatt, AFRA Statewide Program Coordinator
Phone:
608.829.1032
Email:
stacimcnatt.waaoda@tds.net
Website:
www.waaoda.comEvent:
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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