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Recovery Rocks – Activities for Recovery Month Planned

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

September has been declared National Recovery Month, a time to support and celebrate individuals in substance abuse recovery. In Rice County several efforts are underway to say that “Recovery Rocks” and so do the people who have taken this important step.

Recovery Rocks Pin Distribution, all month long view pin design

Please contact Kathy Sandberg, ksandberg@ricecountychc.com or Zach Pruitt, zpruitt@carleton.edu, to receive a pin or help in their distribution.

Lost In Woonsocket Movie Showing, September 17th view poster

7:00 p.m., Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault, FREE ADMISSION

An extraordinary short film documenting two friends’ journey to recovery. A must see!! Visit http://www.lafia.org/ for an inspirational preview.

City and County Resolutions Declaring September as Recovery Month

Northfield, September 7, 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers at City Hall

Rice County, September 7, 8:30 am Rice Co. Government Services Building, Board Room

Faribault, September 14, 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers at City Hall

Please click HERE for complete information about all “Recovery Rocks” activities and how you can get involved.

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Faribault Action Team to Meet August 12th

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

60% of high school aged students in Faribault report that they use alcohol. This is an alarming fact that should be a call to action for our community. On August 12th, the Faribault Community Action Team will host a meeting to discuss ways we can address this problem. For more information, please view the following flyer and press release:

Flyer

Press Release

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