Florida Atlantic University, 777 Glades Road, is hosting "Recovery Shines in 2009, Together We Learn, Together We Heal" from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 12 in the FAU Arena. The free event will focus on addiction and recovery community resources, and there will be free entertainment, children’s activities and food.
“There are 85 licensed treatment providers in Palm Beach County, and recovery is serious, but this event will be fun and encouraging,” said Palm Beach County Substance Coalition executive director Doris Carroll.
National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month will be celebrated across the country Sept. 12. For more information, call Doris Carroll at 561-844-5952.