2009 Events

January 9-11: 27th Annual Virginians Convention
Hosted by Shenandoah Valley ASC
Marriott Westfields Washington Dulles
14750 Conference Center Dr.
Chantilly, VA 20151
Reservations Contact: 703-818-0300
Registration Contact: 27th AVCNA Registration, P. O. Box 3724, Winchester, VA 22604
Online Registration Form


January 17: Regional Subcommittee Meetings
Pikeside Community Center
416 Sumans Ave
Hagerstown, MD
Start time: 10:30 am

Contact: activities@car-na.org


January 31st: The Autonomy Zonal Forum
Christ Congregational Church
9525 Colesville Rd.
Silver Spring, Md. 20901
Time: 11am until 5 pm
The Autonomy Zonal Forums (AZF's) are NA business meetings where the Regional Delegates (RD's) of each Region attend to discuss Regional matters of concern.
Contact: RD - Leah H., 202-421-8003 or RDA - Allen J. at 703-821-2680
AllenJacksonEsq@aol.com
Printable Flyer


February 14, 2009: Heart of NA Dance
Hosted by Shevana Special Events
Market St. United Methodist Church
131 South Cameron Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Corner of Cork and Cameron Street
Time: 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
Auction, Meeting and Dance - Snacks Available
Suggested Donation of $4 for the Dance
Contacts: Carl C: 540-327-9234 Danny C. 540-533-4002 Melissa E. 540-539-4994
Printable Flyer


February 20-22: 9th Tidewater Area Convention
Hosted by Tidewater ASC
Norfolk Waterside Marriott
235 E. Main St.
Norfolk, VA 23510
Reservations: 757-627-4200
Registration Contact: TACNA IX, P. O. Box 2833, Norfolk, VA 23501
Printable Flyer


February 21: 137th Regional Service Conference
Central Atlantic Region of Narcotics Anonymous
St. Christophers Episcopal Church
3300 Cedar Lane Portsmouth VA 23703
Open Forum from 10 am till 11 am. RSC starts at 11:15 am
Printable Agenda
Directions


February 28, 2009: NRVNA Service Work Learning Day
First Wesleyan Church
1406 Giles Road NE
Blacksburg, VA
Time: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Workshops, H&I, PR, Traditions, Concepts and more. Fun, Food, and Fellowship, NA Merchandise Auction. Hot Dogs and Drinks for sale, bring a covered dish.
Contact: :1-800-777-1515
Printable Flyer


March 5th, 2009: The East Coast Convention of NA is looking for ideas for the 2010 theme
ECCNA The East Coast Convention of Narcotics Anonymous is looking for a theme for the 2010 Convention.
Themes will be voted on during the March ECCNA Host Committee meeting and will need to be submitted so that they are received by March 5th.
Submit your ideas to ECCNA@live.com.
All entries welcome. Ideas and/or art.
Selected theme will be announced on the website ECCNA.org
Printable Flyer


March 5th, 2009: The East Coast Convention of NA needs East Coast members for the Advisory Board
MUST LIVE WITHIN THE 17 STATES OF THE EASTCOAST OF THE UNITED STATES
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ADVISORY BOARD
General Members: Minimum of three (3) years clean time, working knowledge of the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of NA. One (1) year service experience at the ASC or RSC level. (For responsibilities, visit web site at eccna.org )
Printable Flyer


March 17, 2009: Chili Cook-off
John Mann Church
Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place chili.
Time: 6:00pm before the Eyes to the Sky meeting of NA.
Contact: Melissa E. for more details.
Printable Flyer


March 21st 2009: Regional Speaker Jam
Hosted by Rappahannock Area of Narcotics Anonymous
White Oak Rescue
535 White Oak Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
Time: 10a.m. to 6p.m.
Followed by a Dance
Contact: Edwin S. 602-687-2859 or Shawn C. 301-268-4794, activities@rappahannockareaofna.com
Printable Flyer

 

March 28, 2009: Bowling Day
Hosted by Shevana Special Events
Northside Lanes
6 Richards Ave - Winchester, VA
Time: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Price: $4.00 per person/per game
SHOES ARE FREE !!!
Printable Flyer
FOR MORE INFO: DANNY C. (540) 313-2027 / CARL C. (540) 327-9234 / MELISSA E. (540) 539-4994

 

March 28, 2009: Regional Subcommittees Meeting except for H&I Committee
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
138 N Maple Ave
Covington, VA 24426
Times of each committee to be determined
Contact: Activities activities@car-na.org Mike E

 

April 18th-19th, 2009: 2-day Regional Service Committee (RSC) and GSR Assembly
Time: Saturday, 138th Regional:  10:00 a.m. -  5:00 p.m.
Sunday, 7th Annual GSR Assembly:  11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
America's Best Inn & Suites
1600 Richmond Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: (757) 229-1134
Printable Flyer
Contact: Mike E, CARNA Activities Chair activities@car-na.org to reserve your room.
Check with Activities Chair before calling hotel.
If reserved block is filled call hotel and make reservations personally.
Hotel is provided by RSC for GSR's on Saturday. It is first come first serve.
If all rooms are not filled they can be filled by other members.

 

May 5, 2009: 4th Anniversary of The End Of the Night
Time: 9:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Old Donation Church
4449 North Witchduck Road
Virginia Beach, VA
Eating starts at 9:30 followed by the meeting at 10:30
Please bring a covered dish.
Printable Flyer

 

May 9th 2009: Regional In Times of Illness Literature Review Workshop
Time: 2-5 pm
QUADRANT 4
St. Christophers Episcopal Church
3300 Cedar Lane Portsmouth VA 23703
COME OUT FOR INPUT, FELLOWSHIP AND SNACKS
PLEASE DOWNLOAD AND READ THE LITERATURE FROM http://www.na.org/conference/ITOI/index.htm
AND COME PREPARED TO DISCUSS IT
Printable Flyer

 

May 8th-10th, 2009: RANA CAMPOUT
Christopher Run on LAKE ANNA
7149 Zachary Taylor Hwy
Mineral , VA 23117
Printable Flyer
Contact: Edwin S 602-687-2859
www.rappahannockareaofna.com
RV Reservations/Boat Slips Extra charge Call 540-894-4744

 

May 16th, 2009: Regional Subcommittees Meeting except for H&I Committee
Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center
727 N. Main St. (US Rt. 301)
Emporia, VA 23847- classroom A and B
Activities at 10:00 a.m.
PR at 11:00 a.m.
Other TBD
Contact: Activities activities@car-na.org Mike E

 

May 16th, 2009: Feeling Our Way Through II Speaker Jam
Hosted by Appalachian Area of Narcotics Anonymous
Holiday Inn Select
601 Main Street
Lynchburg, VA 24504
Time: 10a.m. to 6p.m.
Workshops, Cookout, Main Speaker and Dance
Registration $15.00 each. Register Early Limited seating available.
Contacts:
Debra J. (chair) 434-426-6083
Vicky B. (secretary) 434-546-7423
Floyd A. (treasurer) 434-444-2651
Printable Flyer & Registration Form

 

May 30th, 2009: Shevana Picnic 2009
Kiwanis I Shelter
Jim Barnett Park
Winchester, VA
Printable Flyer

 

June 20th, 139th Regional Service Committee (RSC)
Time: Open Forum 11:00 a.m.
White Oak Rescue
535 White Oak Rd.
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
Contact: Activities activities@car-na.org Mike E

 

July 11, 2009: Shevana 6th Annual Speaker Jam
Church of the Good Shepherd
645 Berryville Ave.
Winchester, VA 22601
Printable Flyer

 

July 17 - 19, 2009: 28th Annual BRANA Campout
Natural Chimneys Regional Park
94 Natural Chimneys Lane
Mount Solon, VA 22843
Hosted by Blue Ridge Area Narcotics Anonymous
Printable Flyer
BRANA 28 has expanded. We have the entire campground for speaker meetings,workshops and dances under the stars.
Contact: Michiel D. 540-478-3805 or campout@brana.org
Reserve your campsite 888-350-CAMP

 

July 18th, 2009: Regional Subcommittees Meeting except for H&I Committee
White Oak Rescue
535 White Oak Rd.
Fredericksburg, Virginia 22405

Policy 10am to 11am
Outreach 11am to 11:30am
Inventory Ad Hoc 11:30am to 12:30pm
Contact: Activities activities@car-na.org Mike E

 

July 31st - August 2, 2009 Almost Heaven Area XXIII Convention
Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Center
600 4-H Center Drive
Front Royal, VA
Printable Flyer

 

August 8th, 2009 Recovery is a Journey Speaker Jam II
First Wesleyan Church
1406 Giles Road, NE
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Hosted by Letting Go Group of NA
Contact Information: Jack A. (540) 589-2601 or Tandy W. (434) 906-8801
(800) 777-1515 www.newrivervalleyna.org
Printable Flyer

 

August 8th, 2009 CARNA H&I Leaning Day
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Lodge of the Fisherman
4415 Boonsboro Road
Lynchburg, VA 24503
Printable Flyer

 

August 15th, 140th Regional Service Committee (RSC)
Time: Open Forum 11:00 a.m.
United Methodist Church
49 N. High Street
Romney, WV  26757      Park and enter from rear.  Meeting in Basement
Contact: Activities activities@car-na.org Mike E

 

August 22nd 2009: Tubing on the Shenandoah
Time:10:00 a.m. Leave Edgehill
Winchester, VA
Printable Release Form
Printable Flyer

 

August 29th 2009: Nature of Recovery 21st Annual Picnic
Time: Noon to 6pm, Speaker Meeting Starts at 2 pm
Waller Mill Park, Shelter 4
901 Airport Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Food Fun and Fellowship
Printable Flyer

 

September 12th  2009: Regional Speaker Jam Hosted by BRANA
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Lofton Lake
Pine Run River, Augusta County, VA
Food Fun and Fellowship
Printable Flyer

 

September 19,  2009: Regional Subcommittees Meetings
Quality Inn
96 Baker Ln
Staunton, VA  24401
Times:

10am to 11:30am Public Relations
11:30am to 12pm Activities
12pm to 1pm Policy
1pm to 2pm Lunch Break
2pm to 3pm Inventory Ad Hoc
3pm to 4pm Convention Bid Ad Hoc
4pm to 4:30pm Speaker Jam
4:30pm to 5pm Outreach
5pm to 6pm H&I


Contact: Activities activities@car-na.org Mike E

 

September 19th, 2009; Rude Awakenings & Never Alone Never Again
Home-groups present
Principles Before Personalities
1st Annuall Picnic
Ballou Park
Danville Virginia
Shelter 10 from 10:00am-3:00pm
Speaker meetings at 11:00am and 1:00pm
Regular Open Discussion meeting at 2:00pm
Lunch will be served at 12:00pm
Covered Dishes are Welcome
Contacts: Cathy D 434-203-1888 Jerry D 434-203-2864 Donnie M 434-770-0048

 

September 26th  2009: Fall into Recovery Speaker Jam
Time: 10:00 a.m.
White Oak Volunteer Rescue Squad
535 White Oak Road, Fredericksburg, VA
Fish Fry
Printable Flyer

 

September 26th 2009; New Vision Group 26th Anniversary
“home is where the heart is”
Dinner at 5:30
Speaker meeting at 7:30
Talent show and dance at 9pm
Time: 4pm till midnight
Christ Church
1425 Spruce St EXT.
music by d.j. daddy j
covered dish welcome
contact: rachel s. 276-340-2102 karen e. 276-3406570

 

October 17th-18th, 2009 -2- Day Regional Event

141st Regional Service Committee (RSC) and

Regional Inventory

There is an October 9th deadline for reserving rooms. The people the furthest away will be place into a room first and then after the 9th of October members will be placed  into rooms in a first call first served basis. Contact:  Activities Chair:   activities@car-na.org Mike E -434-548-1258 or 434-288-3442

Regional- October 17th
Time: Open Forum:  10:00 a.m.

Regional Inventory-  October 18th
Time:  10:00 a.m.

Location: Quality Inn
96 Baker Lane
Staunton, VA  24401

 

October 17, 2009; Tri-Cities Speaker Jam & Dance
Action, Bid Whist Tournament
Time:
BO-20 Club
464 BYRNE STREET PETERSBURG, VA.

October 17  Halloween Bash
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Market Street United Methodist Church
131 S Cameron St, Winchester, VA
Printable Flyer

 

October 24, 2009  9th Annual Bonfire and Brunswick Stew
Time: 4:00 p.m.- Midnight
2781 Three Bridge Rd
Powhatan, VA 23139, VA
Printable Flyer

 

October 31st 2009: A Night of Elegance for 28th AVCNA
Time: 5pm – 10 pm, Dinner Served from 6-8pm
Scottish Rite Temple
65 Saunders Road
Newport News VA 23601
$25 per person - $40 for two, (First come – first serve) *** TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR***
Contacts: Cynthia B. (757) 503-1306 – Karen C. (804) 647-3100
– Teddie A. (757) 503-0528 – Lawrence (718) 594-2998
Printable Flyer

 

November 7th  2009: NDADA H&I Learning Day
Time: 12-7 pm
Jewett-Bass Hall
13302 Midlothian Turnpike
Printable Flyer

 

November 14  Good Orderly Direction I Speaker Jam
Hosted by We Do Recover Group
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
138 N. Maple Ave.
Covington, VA
Printable Flyer

 

November 21st, 2009: Regional Subcommittees Meeting
Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church
1307 Oakwood St
Bedford, VA 24523
Times:

    1st Room                                          2nd Room
10am to 11am Policy                     10am to 11am Literature Ad Hoc
11am to 12pm Activities                 11am to 12pm Inventory Ad Hoc
12pm to 1pm Lunch                       12pm to 1pm Lunch
1pm to 2pm H&I                            1pm to 2pm Convention Ad Hoc
2pm to 3pm PR                             2pm to 2:30pm Outreach
                                                   2:30pm to 3pm Speaker Jam


Contact: Activities activities@car-na.org Mike E


CARNA Service Forum on Public Relations - 3pm-6-pm
Printable Flier

 

December 19th, 2009: 142nd Regional Service Committee (RSC)
Time: Open Forum 11:00 a.m.
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
138 N Maple Ave
Covington, VA 24426----------CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

 

December 19, 2009: BRANA Chili Cook-Off, NA History & Dance
Time: 5 pm until... .
First Presbyterian Church
17 N. Court Square
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Info: see flier:
Printable Flier

 

December 31, 2009
New Years Eve Party
Hosted by A New Beginning Group (Southside Area)
Paradise Rd
Halifax, VA
Info: see flier:
Printable Flier

 


Updated 02/14/2012