8th Annual Western Maine Recovery Rally – Norway

 Date: Sunday, September 22nd
 Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
 Locations: Begins at The HILLS Recovery Center, 15 Tannery Street, Norway, ME

Ending at Moore Park in South Paris, ME

The 8th Annual Western Maine Recovery Rally is bringing together people from across our community to celebrate and support recovery from addiction. As part of SAMHSA’s National Recovery Month, this rally is your chance to stand in solidarity with other recovery allies or recover out loud for yourself. Enjoy food, freebies, and FUN while raising awareness that recovery is possible!

Event Highlights:

 Rally March: Gather at 11:00 AM at The HILLS Recovery Center to pick up your free rally t-shirt (while supplies last) and rally sign! At 11:30 AM, we’ll kick off a unified march, escorted by local police, to Moore Park in South Paris.
The march is about 2 miles, but no worries if you can’t walk that far! We will have a truck available for attendees who want to sit.

 Inspiring Speakers: Hear powerful stories of recovery from individuals who have walked the path of addiction and found their way to healing. You’ll also hear from supportive local legislators and representatives who are passionate about making a difference in our community.

 Lunch & Resource Tables: After the speakers, stick around for a family-friendly celebration at Moore Park! Enjoy a free BBQ lunch including burgers, hot dogs, chips, soda, and ice cream sandwiches. Visit resource tables to learn more about local organizations and pick up some freebies!

 Kid Zone & Family Fun: The rally features a kid-zone with volunteers dedicated to keeping our young rally attendees entertained. Activities include face painting, a temporary tattoo station, hula hooping, bubbles, and art projects.

 Butterfly Memorial: Visit our annual butterfly memorial, a beautiful display in the park featuring hundreds of butterflies, as we honor and remember the lives of Mainers who tragically lost their lives to opioid overdose last year.

 Transportation: We’ve got you covered! Transportation back to Norway will be provided after the event. If you’re coming from the River Valley region, transportation will also be available.

 Rain or Shine: We’re doing this, no matter the weather! Rain location for lunch and speakers will be the Deering Community Center in South Paris.

This event is 100% FREE and open to all! Let’s show the world that recovery is possible, and it starts with community support. See you there!

For more information on the rally, opportunities to volunteer or sponsor, or to ask any questions, please visit www.wmari.org or email our rally coordinator at Nikkie@wmari.org.

 Many thanks to our incredible sponsors, donors, and supporters: Oxford Federal Credit Union, New England Addiction Technology Transfer Center, MaineHealth Stephens Hospital, Daddy Os Diner, Oxford Casino, The Phoenix, Aubuchon Hardware Norway, Inside Scoop, Russell and Sons Towing and Recovery, Common Ground Counseling, Hot Colors, Western Maine Steel, WOXO, Dunkin Donuts, Maine Oxy, OPTIONS, White Raven Tattoo Shop, Poland Springs, Grass Roots Graphics, Hope Association, Norway and Paris Police Department, Rotary Club, the recovery rally planning committee, and all our amazing volunteers!