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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260520T120000
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SUMMARY:May KSO Concert
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/may-kso-concert/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 530 W 5th Ave\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260522T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260522T160000
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SUMMARY:Workforce Re-Entry Bus
DESCRIPTION:The Re-Entry Bus is coming to the Gateway help prepare anyone in our community who wants to enter the workplace.  \n\n\n\nThey will be providing: \n\n\n\n\nResumes\n\n\n\nWorkforce training\n\n\n\nInterview prep\n\n\n\nand more\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOpen to anyone entering the workforce.  
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/workforce-re-entry-bus/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 530 W 5th Ave\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260526T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260526T130000
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SUMMARY:May 2026 Coalition Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting does not have a virtual option because the agenda largely consists of networking and other in-person activities. \n\n\n\nWhen: Tuesday\, May 26\, 2026 from 11:30am – 1:00pm. Please RSVP by May 22. \n\n\n\nThe Community Coalition meets at 11:30am on the fourth Tuesday every month (except for January and December). \n\n\n\nWhere: The Gateway – 530 W. Fifth Ave.\, Knoxville\, TN 37917. Parking is available less than a block away at St. John’s Lutheran Church\, 544 N. Broadway St.\, Knoxville\, TN 37917. \n\n\n\nTo receive updates or changes regarding Community Coalition meetings\, please subscribe to our newsletter by clicking here and keep up with us on Facebook. \n\n\n\nCost: Free – RSVP below. \n\n\n\nWhat is the Community Coalition? The Community Coalition consists of ANY individual in or around Knoxville that wants to help create a healthy and safe community free of substance misuse. Participation can increase knowledge of substance misuse and the tough issues our community is facing today. Each year\, members of the Coalition create goals and projects focused on community education and reducing substance misuse in Knoxville. Anyone interested in making a positive impact in the community through prevention activities is encouraged to attend. A few hours of your time each month can make a big difference! By working together\, we can create positive\, lasting changes in Knoxville. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Please email Bethany Lemons at blemons@metrodrug.org or call 865-588-5550. \n\n\n\nPARKING FOR MEETINGS AND EVENTS HELD AT THE GATEWAY IS LESS THAN A BLOCK AWAY AT ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH (544 N BROADWAY).
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/may-2026-coalition-meeting/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 530 W 5th Ave\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260611T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260611T150000
DTSTAMP:20260826T160517
CREATED:20260518T175056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T193210Z
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SUMMARY:FLOURISH: Empathy and Communication in the Recovery Workforce
DESCRIPTION:Join us on June 11 for Part One of our Summer Series on Empathy and Compassion Fatigue. Morning and Afternoon sessions are available. \n\n\n\nThis series will help professionals identify practical and sustainable ways to practice empathy and compassion\, both with our clients and with ourselves.  \n\n\n\nIn Part One\, Barbara Mooney\, LCSW\, will explore how empathetic practice can impact client outcomes. Participants will learn Motivational Interviewing techniques to enhance engagement and discuss common communication blocks in treatment settings. Participants will be given examples of experiential practices to strengthen empathetic presence and attunement. \n\n\n\nThere are two session options\, 10 am – 12 pm OR 1 pm – 3 pm. Please only register for one session. Each participant only needs to attend one session to recieve two hours of continuing education credits. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/flourish-empathy-and-communication-in-the-recovery-workforce/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 530 W 5th Ave\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260616T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260616T163000
DTSTAMP:20260826T160517
CREATED:20260518T190234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T193128Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Mental Health First Aid Training 
DESCRIPTION:Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify\, understand and respond to the signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. \n\n\n\nThis training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who many be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to appropriate care. \n\n\n\nThis training is available free of charge to anyone within MDC’s service area\, which includes Knoxville and the surrounding 15 counties.  \n\n\n\nThe deadline to register is June 11. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/adult-mental-health-first-aid-training/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 530 W 5th Ave\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260623T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260623T130000
DTSTAMP:20260826T160517
CREATED:20260511T152940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T174253Z
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SUMMARY:June 2026 Community Coalition Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting does not have a virtual option because the agenda largely consists of networking and other in-person activities. \n\n\n\nWhen: Tuesday\, June 23\, 2026 from 11:30am – 1:00pm. Please RSVP by June 18th. \n\n\n\nThe Community Coalition meets at 11:30am on the fourth Tuesday every month (except for January and December). \n\n\n\nWhere: The Gateway – 530 W. Fifth Ave.\, Knoxville\, TN 37917. *Parking is limited so please park at St. John’s Lutheran Church – 544 N Broadway \n\n\n\nCost: Free – RSVP below. \n\n\n\nWhat is the Community Coalition? The Community Coalition consists of ANY individual in or around Knoxville that wants to help create a healthy and safe community free of substance misuse. Participation can increase knowledge of substance misuse and the tough issues our community is facing today. Each year\, members of the Coalition create goals and projects focused on community education and reducing substance misuse in Knoxville. Anyone interested in making a positive impact in the community through prevention activities is encouraged to attend. A few hours of your time each month can make a big difference! By working together\, we can create positive\, lasting changes in Knoxville. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Please email Bethany Lemons at blemons@metrodrug.org or call 865-588-5550.
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/june-2026-community-coalition-meeting/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 530 W 5th Ave\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260626T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260626T123000
DTSTAMP:20260826T160517
CREATED:20260617T141630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T144650Z
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SUMMARY:REACH Community Impact Summit
DESCRIPTION:MDC is co-hosting the Knoxville Community Impact Summit from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at The Gateway Recovery Community Center. We’ll have panel discussions with experts from around the region on overdose prevention\, opioid settlement fund strategies\, and reducing stigma around substance use disorder – moderated by Dr. Stephen Loyd. \n\n\n\nAt 12:30 p.m.\, we’re cutting the ribbon on a new Naloxone vending machine outside our building that will provide free\, no-barrier access to life-saving medication for anyone who needs it – any time\, day or night. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/reach-community-impact-summit/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 530 W 5th Ave\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260629T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260629T160000
DTSTAMP:20260826T160517
CREATED:20260511T141540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T194548Z
UID:24584-1782736200-1782748800@metrodrug.org
SUMMARY:CPRS Training Series | Addiction: Fast & Fake\, Recovery: Slow and Strong
DESCRIPTION:The science behind relapse + recovery skills \n\n\n\nThis training is designed to be continuing education for current CPRS or other recovery professionals. This may not be substituted for the state’s Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Training. \n\n\n\nTrainings sponsored by Cornerstone of Recovery \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n530 W Fifth Ave\, Knoxville\, TN 37917  \n\n\n\n*Parking is limited so please park at St. John’s Lutheran Church – 544 N Broadway
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/cprs-training-series-the-science-behind-relapse-and-recovery-skills/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 530 W Fifth Ave.\, Knoxville\, Tennessee\, 37917\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260714T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260714T193000
DTSTAMP:20260826T160517
CREATED:20260622T153830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T131432Z
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SUMMARY:Recovery House Managers Academy
DESCRIPTION:Our next session of House Manager Academy starts July 14th and will be each Tuesdays from 5:30 – 7:30 pm until September 15th. \n\n\n\n\nThis sessions schedule: \n\n\n\n\nJuly 14: Suicide Prevention  - Anne Young \n\n\n\nJuly 21: Active Listening/Motivational Interviewing – Scott Payne\n\n\n\nJuly 28: House Manager Tips -  Reico Hopewell \n\n\n\nAugust 4: Overdose Prevention  – Troie Webb\n\n\n\nAugust 11: Boundaries and Role Clarity  – Katina Wood and Becky Paris\n\n\n\nAugust 18: Compassion Fatigue/Burnout and Self-Care – Caitlyn Barger and Anika Gaskill \n\n\n\nAugust 25: Conflict Resolution/Mediation- Marlana Smartt-Byrge \n\n\n\nSeptember 1: Trauma-Informed House Management  – Caitlyn Barger\n\n\n\nSeptember 8: Ethics  - Brandon Styles \n\n\n\nSeptember 15: Professionalism and Next Steps  – Webster Bailey and Anne Young \n\n\n\n\n\nContact hours and a certificate of completion are available upon completion of classes \n\n\n\n\nRegister by emailing ayoung@metrodrug.org or cbarger@metrodrug.org with your  \n\n\n\n\n\nName\n\n\n\nPhone \n\n\n\nEmail\n\n\n\nName of House\n\n\n\nHouse Owner or Supervisor
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/recovery-house-managers-academy/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 530 W 5th Ave\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260728T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260728T130000
DTSTAMP:20260826T160517
CREATED:20260511T153528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T174146Z
UID:24600-1785238200-1785243600@metrodrug.org
SUMMARY:July Community Coalition Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Community Coalition meets at 11:30am on the fourth Tuesday every month (except for January and December). \n\n\n\nWhen: Tuesday\, July 28\, 2026 from 11:30am – 1:00pm.  \n\n\n\nPlease RSVP by July 23rd. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhere: The Gateway – 530 W. Fifth Ave.\, Knoxville\, TN 37917.  \n\n\n\n*Parking is limited so please park at St. John’s Lutheran Church – 544 N Broadway \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCost: Free – RSVP below. \n\n\n\nWhat is the Community Coalition? The Community Coalition consists of ANY individual in or around Knoxville that wants to help create a healthy and safe community free of substance misuse. Participation can increase knowledge of substance misuse and the tough issues our community is facing today. Each year\, members of the Coalition create goals and projects focused on community education and reducing substance misuse in Knoxville. Anyone interested in making a positive impact in the community through prevention activities is encouraged to attend. A few hours of your time each month can make a big difference! By working together\, we can create positive\, lasting changes in Knoxville. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Please email Bethany Lemons at blemons@metrodrug.org or call 865-588-5550.
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/july-community-coalition-meeting/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 530 W 5th Ave\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260824T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260824T160000
DTSTAMP:20260826T160517
CREATED:20260511T143634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T200243Z
UID:24588-1787574600-1787587200@metrodrug.org
SUMMARY:CPRS Training | Building Hope
DESCRIPTION:Building Hope: Understanding Motivation and Behavior Change \n\n\n\nThis training is designed to be continuing education for current CPRS or other recovery professionals. This may not be substituted for the state’s Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Training.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n530 W Fifth Ave\, Knoxville\, TN 37917* \n\n\n\n*Parking is limited so please park at St. John’s Lutheran Church – 544 N Broadway \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTrainings sponsored by Cornerstone of Recovery
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/cprs-training-building-hope-the-science-of-motivation-and-behavior-change/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 530 W Fifth Ave.\, Knoxville\, Tennessee\, 37917\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260825T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260825T130000
DTSTAMP:20260826T160517
CREATED:20260511T154938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T200247Z
UID:24607-1787657400-1787662800@metrodrug.org
SUMMARY:August 2026 Community Coalition Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Community Coalition meets at 11:30am on the fourth Tuesday of every month (except for January and December). \n\n\n\nWhere: The Gateway – 530 W. Fifth Ave.\, Knoxville\, TN 37917. *Parking is limited so please park at St. John’s Lutheran Church – 544 N Broadway \n\n\n\nCost: Free – RSVP by August 21st below. \n\n\n\nWhat is the Community Coalition? The Community Coalition consists of ANY individual in or around Knoxville that wants to help create a healthy and safe community free of substance misuse. Participation can increase knowledge of substance misuse and the tough issues our community is facing today. Each year\, members of the Coalition create goals and projects focused on community education and reducing substance misuse in Knoxville. Anyone interested in making a positive impact in the community through prevention activities is encouraged to attend. A few hours of your time each month can make a big difference! By working together\, we can create positive\, lasting changes in Knoxville. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Please email Bethany Lemons at blemons@metrodrug.org or call 865-588-5550.
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/24607/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 530 W 5th Ave\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260831T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260831T190000
DTSTAMP:20260826T160517
CREATED:20260522T195420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T205115Z
UID:24699-1788188400-1788202800@metrodrug.org
SUMMARY:International Overdose Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for IOAD 2026 in Market Square!  \n\n\n\nVisit our page for details and sponsorship opportunities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVendor Booths
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/international-overdose-awareness-day/
LOCATION:Market Square\, Knoxville\, Tennessee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260903T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260903T153000
DTSTAMP:20260826T160517
CREATED:20260518T173450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T200331Z
UID:24658-1788429600-1788449400@metrodrug.org
SUMMARY:FLOURISH: Compassion Fatigue in the Recovery Workforce
DESCRIPTION:Join us on September 3 for Part Two of our Summer Series on Empathy and Compassion Fatigue. Morning and Afternoon sessions are available. \n\n\n\nThis series will help professionals identify practical and sustainable ways to practice empathy and compassion\, both with our clients and with ourselves. In Part Two\, Barbara Mooney\, LCSW\, will teach professionals to identify early warning signs of compassion fatigue and apply realistic\, nervous-system-based self-care practices. Participants will explore myths that increase shame and self-blame and practice implementing experiential regulation strategies that can be used at work. \n\n\n\nThere are two session options\, 10 am – 12 pm OR 1 pm – 3 pm. Each participant only needs to attend one session to receive two hours of continuing education credits. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/flourish-compassion-fatigue-in-the-recovery-workforce/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 530 W 5th Ave\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260922T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260922T130000
DTSTAMP:20260826T160517
CREATED:20260511T170832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T171650Z
UID:24614-1790073000-1790082000@metrodrug.org
SUMMARY:September 2026 Community Coalition Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Community Coalition meets at 11:30am on the fourth Tuesday of every month (except for January and December). \n\n\n\nWhere: The Gateway – 530 W. Fifth Ave.\, Knoxville\, TN 37917. *Parking is limited so please park at St. John’s Lutheran Church – 544 N Broadway \n\n\n\nCost: Free – RSVP by September 21st below. \n\n\n\nWhat is the Community Coalition? The Community Coalition consists of ANY individual in or around Knoxville that wants to help create a healthy and safe community free of substance misuse. Participation can increase knowledge of substance misuse and the tough issues our community is facing today. Each year\, members of the Coalition create goals and projects focused on community education and reducing substance misuse in Knoxville. Anyone interested in making a positive impact in the community through prevention activities is encouraged to attend. A few hours of your time each month can make a big difference! By working together\, we can create positive\, lasting changes in Knoxville. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Please email Bethany Lemons at blemons@metrodrug.org or call 865-588-5550.
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/september-2026-community-coalition-meeting/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 530 W 5th Ave\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260924T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260924T183000
DTSTAMP:20260826T160517
CREATED:20260714T192120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T171254Z
UID:24965-1790263800-1790274600@metrodrug.org
SUMMARY:Thrive Fest
DESCRIPTION:Thrive Fest provides resources to empower parents to build the best foundation for their students to prosper during childhood through teaching healthy habits and choices.  \n\n\n\nThrive Fest is a free event open to all children and their caretakers.  \n\n\n\nAt Thrive Fest\, you’ll find:  \n\n\n\n\nInflatable Obstacle Course\n\n\n\nAxe Throwing\n\n\n\nFace-Painting\n\n\n\nPresentations and helpful resources for parents\n\n\n\nMDC’s Pathfinder & more
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/thrivefest/
LOCATION:Safety City\, 165 S Concord St\, Knoxville\, Tennessee\, 37919\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261027T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261027T130000
DTSTAMP:20260826T160517
CREATED:20260511T173126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T173133Z
UID:24619-1793100600-1793106000@metrodrug.org
SUMMARY:October Community Coalition Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Community Coalition meets at 11:30am on the fourth Tuesday of every month (except for January and December). \n\n\n\nWhere: The Gateway – 530 W. Fifth Ave.\, Knoxville\, TN 37917. *Parking is limited so please park at St. John’s Lutheran Church – 544 N Broadway \n\n\n\nCost: Free – RSVP by October 22nd below. \n\n\n\nWhat is the Community Coalition? The Community Coalition consists of ANY individual in or around Knoxville that wants to help create a healthy and safe community free of substance misuse. Participation can increase knowledge of substance misuse and the tough issues our community is facing today. Each year\, members of the Coalition create goals and projects focused on community education and reducing substance misuse in Knoxville. Anyone interested in making a positive impact in the community through prevention activities is encouraged to attend. A few hours of your time each month can make a big difference! By working together\, we can create positive\, lasting changes in Knoxville. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Please email Bethany Lemons at blemons@metrodrug.org or call 865-588-5550.
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/october-community-coalition-meeting/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 530 W 5th Ave\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261109T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261109T160000
DTSTAMP:20260826T160517
CREATED:20260511T145118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T175931Z
UID:24590-1794227400-1794240000@metrodrug.org
SUMMARY:CPRS Training Series | Professionalism\, Power\, and Peer Ethics
DESCRIPTION:Professionalism\, Power\, and Peer Ethics – How to be the support clients deserve \n\n\n\nThis training is designed to be continuing education for current CPRS or other recovery professionals. This may not be substituted for the state’s Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Training.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n530 W Fifth Ave\, Knoxville\, TN 37917* \n\n\n\n*Parking is limited so please park at St. John’s Lutheran Church – 544 N Broadway \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTrainings sponsored by Cornerstone of Recovery
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/cprs-training-series-professionalism-power-and-peer-ethics-how-to-be-the-support-clients-deserve/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 530 W 5th Ave\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261124T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261124T130000
DTSTAMP:20260826T160517
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SUMMARY:November Community Coalition Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Community Coalition meets at 11:30am on the fourth Tuesday of every month (except for January and December). \n\n\n\nWhere: The Gateway – 530 W. Fifth Ave.\, Knoxville\, TN 37917. *Parking is limited so please park at St. John’s Lutheran Church – 544 N Broadway \n\n\n\nCost: Free – RSVP by September 21st below. \n\n\n\nWhat is the Community Coalition? The Community Coalition consists of ANY individual in or around Knoxville that wants to help create a healthy and safe community free of substance misuse. Participation can increase knowledge of substance misuse and the tough issues our community is facing today. Each year\, members of the Coalition create goals and projects focused on community education and reducing substance misuse in Knoxville. Anyone interested in making a positive impact in the community through prevention activities is encouraged to attend. A few hours of your time each month can make a big difference! By working together\, we can create positive\, lasting changes in Knoxville. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Please email Bethany Lemons at blemons@metrodrug.org or call 865-588-5550.
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/november-community-coalition-meeting/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 530 W 5th Ave\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261208T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261208T130000
DTSTAMP:20260826T160517
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T181237Z
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SUMMARY:Community Coalition End of Year Social & Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Community Coalition meets at 11:30am on the fourth Tuesday of every month (except for January and December). \n\n\n\nWhere: The Gateway – 530 W. Fifth Ave.\, Knoxville\, TN 37917. *Parking is limited so please park at St. John’s Lutheran Church – 544 N Broadway \n\n\n\nCost: Free – RSVP by December 3rd below. \n\n\n\nWhat is the Community Coalition? The Community Coalition consists of ANY individual in or around Knoxville that wants to help create a healthy and safe community free of substance misuse. Participation can increase knowledge of substance misuse and the tough issues our community is facing today. Each year\, members of the Coalition create goals and projects focused on community education and reducing substance misuse in Knoxville. Anyone interested in making a positive impact in the community through prevention activities is encouraged to attend. A few hours of your time each month can make a big difference! By working together\, we can create positive\, lasting changes in Knoxville. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Please email Bethany Lemons at blemons@metrodrug.org or call 865-588-5550.
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/community-coalition-end-of-year-social-celebrat/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 530 W 5th Ave\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
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