For their inaugural fundraiser, Evening of Elegance (EOE) is teaming up with Community Speaks Out (CSO). The location of the event is a secret! EOE is a non-profit organization that was created to that encourages friends and family to engage as they support their community. For more information about the fundraiser or to purchase tickets click here.

The Charity Challenge is hosting their Down N’ Dirty Dash 5K. The organization says the event will support Safe Futures, TriCircle Inc., Easter Seals, and Veterans Rally Point. For more information about this event or to register click here.

Lacy will be hosting Art Therapy every Monday at the Community Speaks Out office. Join her for painting or collaging!

This month’s support group speaker is drug and alcohol counselor, Thomas Greaney.

Lacy will be hosting Art Therapy every Monday at the Community Speaks Out office. Join her for painting or collaging!

The 5th Annual Martine's Wake Up is being held in Guilford, and it is raising funds for sober living and addiction recovery services. The event is alcohol and drug free. For more information or to purchase tickets for the event click here.

Lacy will be hosting Art Therapy every Monday at the Community Speaks Out office. Join her for painting or collaging!

Lacy will be hosting Art Therapy every Monday at the Community Speaks Out office. Join her for painting or collaging!

TriCircle Inc. is hosting the Recovery Block Party in Wallingford. At the party there will be activities for kids, along with food and beverage. The organization says there will also be Naloxone training, Opioid Spoon Honor Tour, Today I Matter Mobile Memorial and DMHAS Remembrance Quilt. They say there is a $5 entry fee for the event. For more information click here.

Vaping Me Crazy and Weed Between the Lines is presented Michael DeLeon from Steered Straight Inc. The presentation will discuss the dangers of vaping and marijuana, as well as how they affect the adolescent brain and body. The presentation is free and registration is not required. Norwich Free Academy and Norwich Youth and Family Services are sponsoring the presentation. For more information click here.

This month’s guest speaker is Dr. Christina Tondora, she is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor.

A day of training is being offered by TriCircle, Inc. to parents, guardians and loved ones. The organization says the day is designed to help them gain a better understanding of the recovery process, along with information on paraphernalia. TriCircle, Inc. says seating is limited. They say registration is $100 (includes manual and lunch) and must be done no later than Friday April 19th. To register contact Angela Graichen at angela@tricircleinc.com. For more information click here.

A day of training is being offered by TriCircle, Inc. to parents, guardians and loved ones. The organization says the day is designed to help them gain a better understanding of the recovery process, along with information on paraphernalia. TriCircle, Inc. says seating is limited. They say registration is $100 (includes manual and lunch) and must be done no later than Friday April 19th. To register contact Angela Graichen at angela@tricircleinc.com. For more information click here.

Teen Challenge Connecticut is hosting the Freedom Runners 5K in New Haven. The non-profit says whether you want to run or walk, the event is family friendly and open to all ages and skill levels. All funds raised will go to Teen Challenge Connecticut, which is a non-profit 15-month residential recovery program that does not turn anyone away for lack of funds. For more information about the 5K call 203-585-3957 or email jcifarelli@tcconnecticut.org.

Norwich Youth and Family Services will have their monthly meeting, which is led by those whose lives have been impacted by substance abuse disorder. For more information about this month’s event click here

Community Speaks Out is holding their monthly support group at the Groton Public Library. At this month’s meeting, our guest presenter will be Ashley Giordano and she will have an interactive activity.

The Right Path Organic Cafe is hosting a sound healing workshop as a special edition to their Nutritional Educational Series. The workshop will be with Sound Practioner, Kelvin Young and will be followed by a communal vegan supper. The cafe says there is a $30 fee for the workshop, which must be paid for in advanced. They say there is a limited number of spaces. For more information about the workshop click here.

The Opioid Discussion Panel at Three Rivers Community College will feature students in recovery, Project Courage, Community Speaks Out and addiction counselors. At the event you will hear real stories from those whose lives have been affected by addiction. The event is free and and open to the community. For more information click here.

A conversation about the opioid epidemic will be taking place at The Woodstock Academy. The event features Jennifer Gimenez, a leading advocate in the substance abuse world, along with A&E’s “Dope Man,” Tim Ryan as panel members. John Lally, a psychiatric nurse practitioner with a Masters Marriage and Family Therapy, and Nursing will be a special guest. The event is in memory of Kasia Jurczyk. Click here to register for the event.

A conversation about the opioid epidemic will be taking place at The Woodstock Academy. The event features Jennifer Gimenez, a leading advocate in the substance abuse world, along with A&E’s “Dope Man,” Tim Ryan as panel members. John Lally, a psychiatric nurse practitioner with a Masters Marriage and Family Therapy, and Nursing will be a special guest. The event is in memory of Kasia Jurczyk. Click here to register for the event.

A presentation is taking place in Norwich where parents will learn the dangers of marijuana and e-cigarettes. Michael DeLeon from Steered Straight, Inc. will be speaking at the presentation. The event is free and registration is not required. For more information contact Amanda Pearson at amanda.pearson@ct.gov.