MARCH
March 7-13
National Problem Gambling Awareness Week
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) is pleased to present the 8th Annual Problem Gambling Awareness Week campaign, a grassroots public awareness and outreach campaign. It will be held March 7-13, 2010. The goal of this campaign is to educate the general public and health care professionals about the warning signs of problem gambling and raise awareness about the help that is available both locally and nationally.
National Council on Problem Gambling
730 11th Street NW, Suite 601
Washington, DC 20001
(800) 522-4700
(202) 547-9204
(202) 547-9206 Fax
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March 11
Parent's Handbook on Gangs Training (SPANISH)
Time: 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Location: Pearson Community Center, 1625 W. Carey
Materials available
http://www.communitygangtaskforce.com/ParentHandbooks.html
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March 13
Klip It For Kidz by the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation
Sponsored by: Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Local business leaders, physicians, executives and METRO officers will set individual fund raising goals and when these goals are met, they will shave their heads or donate at least 10 inches of hair to Locks of Love. The event is free to the public and will include food, games, entertainment, celebrities and demonstrations by METRO’s K-9 unit, S.W.A.T. Team and bomb squad. A special appearance by the Clark County Fire Department is also on tap. The official pledge form is available at http://bit.ly/KlipItForm.
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Town Square Las Vegas - Southwest Parking Lot Near Rave Motion Pictures
http://www.nvccf.org
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March 16
Meet Jennifer Storm
Renowned author Jennifer Storm will be reading and signing her new book Leave the Light On: Memoir of Recovery & Self-Discovery at the Foundation for Recovery Bookstore. Books will be available for purchase for $14.95 or buy a copy online.
Time: 6:30 pm-10:00 pm
Location: Foundation for Recovery Bookstore, 4750 W. Sahara Blvd., Suite 10, Las Vegas, NV
Contact: Central Recovery Press
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March 16-April 10
Art of Recovery Exhibit & Auction
Exhibit: March 16-April 10th
Auction: Saturday, April 10th at 7 pm
Location: TAM Alumni Hall at UNLV
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March 20
Nevada Child Seekers 5K Dash & 1 Mile Stroll with Party in the Park
2010 Annual Dash & Stroll with games, entertainment and safety fair for the whole family at the Party in the Park. Annual Fundraiser for Nevada Child Seekers. Registration for the 5k run or 1 Mile walk is $25, Party in the Park is Free.
Time: 6:00 AM-12:00 PM
Location: The District at Green Valley Ranch
2240 Village Walk Drive
I-215 & Green Valley Parkway
Henderson, NV 89052
Phone: 702-458-7009
March 24
Homeless Veterans - 2010 Stand Down
Homeless Veterans Resource
Las Vegas, NV
Contact: Shalimar T. Cabrera
Phone: 702-366-0456 x-226
http://www.nchv.org/standdownevents.cfm
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March 25-26
Nevada State Conference on Problem Gambling
The Annual Nevada State Conference on Problem Gambling brings you the latest information on the prevention and treatment of problem gambling – a mental health disorder that has significant impact on individuals, families and the communities in our state. Earn up to 12 CEU credits.
Location: The Orleans Hotel, Las Vegas, NV
APRIL
April 1-30
Alcohol Awareness Month
To recognize the serious problem of alcohol abuse, April is designated “Alcohol Awareness Month.”
SAMHSA's Health Information Network
P.O. Box 2345
Rockville, MD 20847-2345
(877) 726-4727 English/Spanish
(240) 221-4292 Fax
MAY
May 9-15
National Alcohol-and Other Drug-Related Birth Defects Week
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc.
244 East 58th Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10022
(800) NCA-CALL (622-2255) (24-hour helpline)
(212) 269-7797
(212) 269-7510 Fax
SEPTEMBER
Recovery Month promotes the societal benefits of alcohol and drug use disorder treatment, laud the contributions of treatment providers, and promote the message that recovery from alcohol and drug disorders in all its forms is possible.
OCTOBER
October 1-31
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
The Office of Disability Employment Policy has the lead in planning NDEAM activities and materials to increase the public's awareness of the contributions and skills of American workers with disabilities. Various programs carried out throughout the month also highlight the specific employment barriers that still need to be addressed and removed.
Office of Disability Employment Policy
U.S. Department of Labor
Frances Perkins Building
200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room S-1303
Washington, DC 20210
(866) 633-7365
(202) 693-7880
(202) 693-7888 Fax
(202) 693-7881 TTY
Contact: Carol Dunlap
Materials available
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October 2
Foundation for Recovery Charity Golf Tournament
Time: 7:30am (Shotgun Start)
Location: Siena Golf Club
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October 4-10
Mental Illness Awareness Week
Each year, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) leads a public education campaign during Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW), which is the first full week in October.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Colonial Place Three
2107 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22201-3042
(800) 950-6264
(703) 524-7600
(703) 524-9094 Fax
October 18-24
National Drug-Free Work Week
Drug-Free Work Week is a dedicated time each year to highlight the benefits that drug-free workplace programs bring to employers, workers and communities.
Working Partners for an Alcohol- and Drug-Free Workplace
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room S-2312
Washington, DC 20210
(202) 693-5917
(202) 693-5960 Fax
NOVEMBER
November 6
Foundation for Recovery Gala & Awards Banquet
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Venue to be Announced Shortly
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November 18
Great American Smokeout
The American Cancer Society offers a list of cessation resources and information to help tobacco users quit. The American Cancer Society Quitline services are available in some states, which offers free telephone counseling, advice, and materials for smokers trying to quit. Call 1-800-ACS-2345 24-hours a day for more information.
American Cancer Society
250 Williams Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30303
(800) ACS-2345 (227-2345)
Contact: National Office
Materials available
DECEMBER
Foundation for Recovery National Conference on Addiction Studies
Date & Time: TBD
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December 4
The Las Vegas Great Santa Run
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: Town Square Las Vegas
6605 Las Vegas Blvd. So.
Gang Prevention Sub Committee Luncheon
2010 Schedule
Friday January 29, 2010 12:00- 1:00 pm
Friday Feb. , 2010 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Friday March , 2010 12:00 - 1:00pm
Friday April , 2010 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Friday May , 2010 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Friday June , 2010 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Friday July, 2010 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Friday August , 2010 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Friday Sept. , 2010 12:00 -1:00 p.m.
Friday Oct. , 2010 12;00- 1:00 p.m.
Friday Nov. , 2010 12:00 -1:00 p.m.
Hosted by: Southern Nevada Communitee Gang Task Force
Prevention and Intervention Agencies help our Southern Nevada Community with solving gang problems and drug related abuse.
Cost: Free
Time: 12:00 pm to 01:00 pm