The day

Schedule

Come for one session or stay all day. The Cleansing & Reflection Room is open from arrival until close for anyone who needs a quiet moment.

1. 8:00 – 9:00 AM

   Arrival, Registration & Coffee

   The Cleansing & Reflection Room opens (open all day).

2. 9:00 – 9:30 AM

   Opening Circle

   Youth Drum, remarks from Sen. Jesse James, and Belle introduces the day.

3. 9:45 – 10:45 AM

   Keynote: Tom Farley

   Recovery advocate, author and Community Outreach Director at Recovery.com.

4. 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM

   Morning Sessions

   • When Recovery Meets the Justice System – Ranee Wright
   • Starting Recovery: The Addict’s Point of View vs. Family – Stephen, Family Resource Center, plus peers
   • Featured Lived Experience Story – Paula Hensel & Justin
   • Women’s story shares in the Main Hall
5. 12:15 – 1:30 PM

   Community Feast & Resource Fair

   Share a meal, meet local organizations, and pick up resources.

6. 1:45 – 2:45 PM

   Real Recovery in the Northwoods Panel

   Real conversations with six voices from recovery, public safety, and public service. Meet the panelists below.

7. 3:00 – 4:15 PM

   Afternoon Sessions

   • Stigma of MOUD – Michelle Ruka, CTC
   • Youth Open Discussion / Safe Space – Sharon Krause
   • Relapse, Resilience & Millimeter Moments – Sarah Bristow
   • Main Hall storytelling
8. 4:30 – 5:30 PM

   Community Art Wall Reveal & Resource Fair

   See what the community created together.

9. 5:45 – 6:45 PM

   Closing Circle

   With Belle and Dave Anderson.

10. 6:45 – 7:30 PM

    Optional Open Mic

    Share if you feel called to. Listening is welcome too.

Schedule and session times may be updated as the day approaches.

Register Free