2007 Events


January 12-14: 25th Annual Virginians Convention
Richmond Marriott Hotel, 500 E. Broad St., Richmond, VA 23219
Contact: 25th AVCNA, P. O. Box 4985, Midlothian, VA 23112


January 20: RSC Subcommittee Meetings, 10:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church, 800 N. Main St., South Boston, VA 24592
10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Public Information Contact: pi@car-na.org
1:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Literature Review Contact: lit@car-na.org
1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Hospitals & Institutions Contact: hi@car-na.org
3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Outreach Contact: outreach@car-na.org


January 20: Candlelight Speaker & Dance, 9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.
Hosted by Richmond Special Events Subcommittee
REBOS Club, 6000 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA
Tickets: $5/advance, $7/door, Contact: richmond_rcm@car-na.org


January 20: Spaghetti Dinner, 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Hosted by Almost Heaven Area Co-op
Fort Recovery, 418 N. Center St., Cumberland MD 21502
Tickets $5.00 advance, $6.00 door


January 27: RSC Subcommittee Meetings, 1:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
St. John's Youth House, 226 Elmwood Dr., Lynchburg, VA
1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Activities Contact: activities@car-na.org
2:45 p.m.-3:45 p.m. Policy Contact: policy@car-na.org
4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Speakerjam Contact: speakerjam@car-na.org


January 27: Service Learning Day, 3:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Hosted by Shenandoah Valley Special Events Subcommittee
War Memorial Building, Jim Barnett Park, Winchester, VA
5:45 p.m. pot luck dinner, please bring a dish!


January 27: Autonomy Zonal Forum, 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Hosted by Free State Region
The Courage to Change Foundation 2nd floor, 4121 E. Lombard St., Baltimore MD 21224
Parking: Tiffany's East parking lot, across street
Lodging: Baltimore Travel Plaza Best Western Hotel, reservations 410-633-9500


February 16: 2nd Annual Sweethearts Ball & Silent Auction, 6:30 p.m.-12:00 a.m.
Hosted by Shenandoah Valley Special Events Subcommittee
Market St. United Methodist Church, 131 S. Cameron St., Winchester, VA 22601
6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Silent Auction, 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Meeting, 8:30 p.m.-12:00 a.m. Dance
Suggested donation $5, Dress formal, semi-formal or casual; photos available


February 17: 125th Regional Service Conference
Magnolia Methodist Church, 1764 Wilroy Rd., Suffolk, VA 23434
Contact: activities@car-na.org


February 17: Love Yourself Dance, 9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.
Hosted by Richmond Special Events Subcommittee
Henrico Volunteer Rescue Squad, 5301 Huntsman Rd., Richmond, VA
Tickets: $10/person includes refreshments, Contact: richmond_rcm@car-na.org


February 23: Spaghetti Dinner & Dance, 6:00 p.m.-
Hosted by It Can Be Done Group of Blue Ridge Area
First Presbyterian Church, 17 North Court Square, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
6:00 p.m. Dinner, 8:00 p.m. Speaker Meeting, 9:30 p.m. Dance


February 24: Basic Learning Day Celebration
Hosted by New River Valley Area
St. Paul United Methodist Church activities building, 220 W. Main St., Christiansburg, VA
Drinks available for sale, covered dishes welcome!
Contact: newrivervalley_rcm@car-na.org


February 24: Service Learning Day, 1:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Hosted by Almost Heaven Learning Day Ad Hoc Subcommittee
Elgin Station Community Center, 40 Elgin Blvd., Hagerstown, MD 21740


March 10: Hospitals & Institutions/Public Information Learning Day, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Hosted by Roanoke Valley Area
Northview United Methodist Church, 521 Ridgecrest Dr., Roanoke, VA 24019
Free food and drinks, covered dishes welcome!


March 10: Metro Phoneline Volunteer Workshop, 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Hosted by Tri-Cities Public Information Subcommittee in conjunction with
New Dominion, Richmond, and Southside-Blackwell Public Information Subcommittees
Washington Street United Methodist Church, 22 E. Washington St., Petersburg, VA 23803
To provide more training to persons volunteering to answer calls from the 804-965-1871 metro NA phoneline.


March 17: Regional Speakerjam, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Hosted by RSC Speakerjam Subcommittee and Appalachian Area
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 21206 Timberlake Rd., Lynchburg, VA
Contact: speakerjam@car-na.org


March 24: RSC Subcommittee Meetings, 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Wesley Foundation at College of William and Mary, 526 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Public Information Contact: pi@car-na.org
1:45 p.m.-2:45 p.m. Outreach Contact: outreach@car-na.org
3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Literature Review Contact: lit@car-na.org
4:45 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Hospitals & Institutions Contact: hi@car-na.org


March 24: March Madness Speakerjam, 12:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Hosrted by the Simple Basics of Recovery Group of Richmond Area
913 N. 1st St., Richmond, VA
Food & Drinks sold, 50/50 raffle, out of town speakers


March 25: RSC Subcommittee Meetings, 12:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Norview United Methodist Church, 1112 Norview Ave., Norfolk, VA 23513
12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Speakerjam Contact: speakerjam@car-na.org
1:45 p.m.-2:45 p.m. Activities Contact: activities@car-na.org
3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Policy Contact: policy@car-na.org


March 29: 2nd One Ultimate Authority Group Anniversary, 6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Hosted by One Ultimate Authority Group of Outer Limits Area
407 East End, Littleton, NC
Covered dishes and snacks appreciated!


March 31: Old Timers Ball, 9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.
Hosted by Richmond Special Events Subcommittee
American Legion Post 125, 1401 Hilliard Rd., Richmond, VA 23228
Admission $10 in advance, $12 at the door, food & drinks included


April 6-8: 7th Tidewater Area Convention
Norfolk Waterside Marriott, 235 E. Main St., Norfolk, VA 23510
Reservations: 757-627-4200
Contact: TACNA VII, P. O. Box 2833, Norfolk, VA 23501


April 21: Hospitals & Institutions Learning Day, 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Hosted by Richmond H&I Subcommittee
Serenity Club, 107 E. Brookland Park, Richmond VA
Skit & speakers


April 21: 126th Regional Service Conference, 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Lynchburg Ramada Inn, Franklin Room, 3436 Odd Fellows Rd., Lynchburg, VA 24501
Contact: activities@car-na.org


April 22: 5th Annual GSR Assembly, 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Lynchburg Ramada Inn, Virginia Room, 3436 Odd Fellows Rd., Lynchburg, VA 24501
Contact: activities@car-na.org


April 27-29: 5th Annual Serenity on the James Campout
Hosted by Hope Fiends Group of New Dominion Area
James River State Park, VA
$20 per person, $10 children under 12, includes Saturday dinner


April 27: Speaker Meeting & Disco Dance, 7:00 p.m.-
Hosted by Shenandoah Valley Events Subcommittee
Market St. United Methodist Church, 131 S. Cameron St., Winchester, VA


April 28: Policy Learning Day & Speakerjam, 1:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Hosted by Richmond Policy Subcommittee
St. Philip's Epicopal Church, 2900 Hanes Ave., Richmond, VA 23222
Food and beverages served.


May 6: 19th Annual Spring Fling Picnic, 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Hosted by New Hope Group of Almost Heaven Area
Berkeley County War Memorial Park main shelter, Martinsburg, WV
$3.00 suggested donation, hamburgers, hot dogs & drinks provided, covered dishes welcome!


May 18-20: Annual New Dominion Area Campout
Hosted by New Dominion Special Events Subcommittee
Low Water Bridge Campground, 192 Panhandle Rd., Bentonville, VA
Camping on the Shenandoah River, $20 in advance, $25 on site


May 19: RSC Subcommittee Meetings, 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Christ Episcopal Church, 16 Amiss Ave., Luray, VA
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Literature Review Contact: lit@car-na.org
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Lunch Break
1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Hospitals & Institutions Contact: hi@car-na.org
2:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Public Information Contact: pi@car-na.org
4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Outreach Contact: outreach@car-na.org


May 20: RSC Subcommittee Meetings, 1:00 p.m.-3:45 p.m.
Wiley Ford Church, Wiley Ford WV
1:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Activities Contact: activities@car-na.org
1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Speakerjam Contact: speakerjam@car-na.org
2:45 p.m.-3:45 p.m. Policy Contact: policy@car-na.org


June 1-3: The Return of Campfire Recovery
Hosted by Roanoke Valley ASC
Caldwell Fields, 110 South Park Dr., Blacksburg, VA 24060


June 2: 10th Annual Softball Tournament & Picnic, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Hosted by South of the James Group of New Dominion Area
Harry G. Daniels Park (Ironbridge Rd. across from Chesterfield Airport), Chesterfield, VA 23832


June 9: Public Information Poster Day, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Hosted by Roanoke Valley Public Information Subcommittee
Mountain Mill Coffee Shop, 112 Campbell Ave., Roanoke, VA 24011


June 16: 127th Regional Service Conference, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Bethany Church of Christ, 5400 Forest Hill Ave., Richmond, VA
Contact: activities@car-na.org


June 16: New Image Group 2nd Anniversary, 1:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Hosted by New Image Group of Almost Heaven Area
New Light Church, 40 W. Church St., Hagerstown, MD
Covered dishes welcome.


June 16: Spiritual Breakfast, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Hosted by Roanoke Valley ASC & 26th AVCNA Fundraising Subcommittee
Northview United Methodist Church, 6605 Plantation Rd., Roanoke, VA 24019
Tickets $5.00 in advance, $7.00 at door, to benefit 26th AVCNA


June 22-24: 17th Annual Piedmont Area Campout
Small Country Campground, 4400 Byrd Mill Rd., Louisa, VA 23093
Camping $4/day per person


June 23: H&I Learning Day, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Hosted by Appalachian Hospitals & Institutions Subcommittee
Miller Park, Lynchburg, VA
1:00 p.m. Lunch break; bring lawn chairs or blankets, donations welcome


June 29-July 1: New River Valley Area Campout
Camp Alta Mons, Shawsville, VA
Reservations required: 540-268-2409 Camp Alta Mons
$10.00 per tent or rv, per night


June 30: Metro Phoneline Volunteer Workshop, 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Hosted by Blackwell-Southside Area in conjunction with New Dominion, Richmond, and Tri-Cities Public Information Subcommittees.
REBOS, 6000 Midlothian Tnpk., Richmond VA 23225


June 30: 2nd Annual Field of Dreams Family Fun Day, 10:00 a.m.-
Hosted by New Dominion Special Events
Harry G. Daniels Park shelter #4, Whitepine Rd., Chesterfield, VA
Three-legged race, water balloon toss, sponge race, egg race, volleyball, hosreshoes, etc.
$20/Teams of 4, $5/person; Food $5/plate


July 7: RSC & VRCC joint meeting, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Region Ten Community Services, 401 4th St. NW, Charlotteville, VA 22903
Contact: chair@car-na.org or chair@thevrcc.org


July 7: Independence Day Picnic, 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Hosted by Rappahannock Activities Subcommittee
Alum Springs Park, 1 Greenbrier Dr., Fredericksburg, VA 22401
BBQ, volleyball, horseshoes, cards; covered dishes welcome!
Contact: activities@rappahannockareaofna.com


July 14: 4th Annual Shenandoah Valley Speakerjam, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.
Hosted by Shenandoah Valley Area Special Events Subcommittee
Market St. United Methodist Church, 131 S. Cameron St., Winchester, VA 22601
5:30 p.m. Dinner, 7:30 p.m. Clean Time Countdown & Main Speaker, Dance


July 20-22: 26th Annual Blue Ridge Area Campout
Natural Chimneys Regional Park, Mt. Solon, VA
Registration $30.00/camper, $5.00/day visitor, children free
Contact: campout@brana.org


July 28: RSC Subcommittee Meetings, 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Southside Regional Medical Center private dining room, 801 S. Adams St., Petersburg, VA 23803
10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Outreach Contact: outreach@car-na.org
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Literature Review Contact: lit@car-na.org
1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Public Information Contact: pi@car-na.org
3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Hospitals & Institutions Contact: hi@car-na.org


July 28: Autonomy Zonal Forum, 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Hosted by Greater Philadelphia Region
St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church, 1332 S. 3rd St., Philadelphia, PA 19147
Contact: rd@car-na.org or webmaster@naworks.org


July 29: RSC Subcommittee Meetings, 12:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Southside Regional Medical Center private dining room, 801 S. Adams St., Petersburg, VA 23803
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Speakerjam Contact: jam@car-na.org
1:15 p.m.-2:15 p.m. Activities Contact: activities@car-na.org
2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Policy Contact: policy@car-na.org


August 3-5: 21st Almost Heaven Area Convention
Northern Virginia 4-H Center, 600 4-H Center Dr., Front Royal, VA 22630
Contact: AHACNA 21, P. O. Box 1761, Martinsburg, WV 25402


August 18: 128th Regional Service Conference, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Weyers Cave Community Center, 682 Weyers Cave Rd., Weyers Cave, VA 24486
Contact: activities@car-na.org


August 25: Annual Picnic, 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Hosted by Nature of Recovery Group of Peninsula Area
Waller Mill Park shelter #4, Williamsburg, VA
2:00 p.m. speaker; covered dishes welcome!
Contact: pi@car-na.org or chair@car-na.org


September 2: World Unity Day conference call, 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Join members around the world as we hear the WCNA-32 main speaker, live from San Antonio TX!
Hosted by Rappahannock Area
Snowden of Fredericksburg rm. 119, 1200 Sam Perry Blvd., Fredericksburg, VA22407


September 8: Pool Party, 1:00 p.m.-
Hosted by Hope Fiends Group of New Dominion Area
11903 Reeds Bluff Ln., Midlothian, VA 23113


September 14-16: Cluck & Squeal Campout
Hosted by Shenandoah Valley and Dulles Corridor Areas
Watermelon Park, 3322 Lockes Mill Rd., Berryville, VA
Camping, tubing and canoe rentals available.


September 15: Regional Speakerjam, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Hosted by Outer Limits Area
Meherrin River Park shelter #1, Franklin St. & Lee St., Emporia, VA 23847
Contact: jam@car-na.org


September 22: Unity Fest '07, 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
A unified Public Information learning day, observing National Recovery Month
Hosted by Blackwell-Southside, New Dominion, Richmond, and Tri-Cities Areas
Forest Hill Park shelters #1 & #2, Forest Hill Ave. & 41st St., Richmond, VA


September 23: RSC Subcommittee Meetings, 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 103 E. Main St., Christiansburg, VA 24073
Rm. 1: 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Hospitals & Institutions Contact: hi@car-na.org
Rm. 1: 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Outreach Contact: outreach@car-na.org
Rm. 1: 3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Public Information Contact: pi@car-na.org
Rm. 2: 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Activities Contact: activities@car-na.org
Rm. 2: 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Literature Review Contact: lit@car-na.org
Rm. 2: 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Speakerjam Contact: jam@car-na.org
Rm. 2: 4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Policy Contact: policy@car-na.org


September 29: RSC & VRCC joint meeting, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Region Ten Community Services, 401 4th St. NW, Charlotteville, VA 22903
Contact: chair@car-na.org or chair@avcna.org


October 7: Annual Golf Tournament, 1:00 p.m.-
Hosted by New Dominion Special Events Subcommittee
Providence Golf Course, 1160 S. Providence Rd., Richmond, VA
$75 individual, $280 team of 4, proceeds to benefit annual New Years Eve dance


October 20-21: 129th Regional Service Conference
Saturday 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. RSC
Liberty Christian Fellowship, 244 Williams Dr., Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
Sunday 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Budget Review, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Public Information Round Table Discussion
Colington Harbour Association Clubhouse, 1000 Colington Dr., Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
Contact: activities@car-na.org for lodging; limited space available
Travelodge, 804 N. Virginia Dare Trl., Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948


October 20: Halloween Costume Dance, 8:00 p.m.-11:45 p.m.
Hosted by Roanoke Valley Special Events Subcommittee
Destiny Christian Center, 612 Bullitt Ave. SE, Roanoke, VA 24013
$5 suggested donation, prizes for best costume


October 27: 7th Annual Bonfire & Brunswick Stew, 4:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.
Hosted by Hope Fiends Group of New Dominion Area
2781 Three Bridge Rd., Powhatan, VA 23139
Bring folding chairs, covered dishes welcome.
Contact: hi@car-na.org


October 27: Halloween Chili Cookoff & Costume Party, 3:00 p.m.-
Hosted by Almost Heaven Co-op Special Events Subcommittee
Friendship Haven Church, 248 Williams St., Cumberland, MD
Tickets $7/adults, $3/children 4-12, children under4 free
Chili cookoff contest $5, covered dishes welcome


November 17: RSC Subcommittee Meetings, 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center classroom A, 727 Main St., Emporia, VA 23847
10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Policy
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Hospitals and Institutions
1:15 p.m.-2:45 p.m. Public Information
2:45 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Literature Review
4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Outreach
5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Activities
6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Speaker Jam


December 15: 130th Regional Service Conference, 11:00 a.m.-
St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 303 E. Main St., Christiansburg, VA 24073
Contact: activities@car-na.org


December 4-January 1: Holiday Open Houses
Hosted by New Dominion Special Events Subcommittee
See flyer for dates and times, locations, contact information.


December 31: New Year's Eve Dance, 5:00 p.m.-
Hosted by New Dominion Special Events Subcommittee
The Marquee, 3015 Cutshaw Ave., Richmond, VA 23230


December 31: New Year's Eve Dance, 8:0\30 p.m.-1:00 a.m.
Hosted by Roanoke Valley Special Events Subcommittee
Greene Memorial United Methodist Church, 402 2nd St. SW, Roanoke VA 24011
Suggested donation $5.00 includes hot dog, chips, & soda; additional food and beverage on sale.


December 31: New Year's Eve Dance, 5:00 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
Hosted by A New Beginning and Solutions with Serenity Groups of Southside Area
Cluster Springs Community Center, 1097 Paradise Rd., Alton, VA 24520


Updated 5/24/2008