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LifeRing Grows Stronger, One Meeting at a Time …

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Craig W

Here’s a story from John D. about recent happenings at the LifeRing meeting he convenes in Clayton, CA. It’s a story to gladden the heart of all LifeRingers: I am writing to share a heartwarming story. Two months ago, I … Continue reading →

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New LifeRing in Sacramento

Posted on August 11, 2010 by admin

Bob O. from Sacramento writes:  I will be starting a new meeting at the Kaiser Chemical Dependency Recovery Program, 2829 Watt Avenue, Suite 150, Room 2, Sacramento, Ca. every Tuesday at 7:30PM.  The room is wheelchair accessible.  The first meeting will … Continue reading →

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Warm welcome for Craig W. to Bay Area

Posted on August 1, 2010 by Marty N.

This homemade quiche with “WELCOME CRAIG” spelled out in a red pepper font symbolized the warm welcome local  LifeRing participants extended Sunday evening to Craig Whalley, the new Executive Director of LifeRing, who has moved to Berkeley from Port Angeles WA. … Continue reading →

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Hometown Paper Features New LifeRing CEO

Posted on July 27, 2010 by admin

The Peninsula Daily News in Washington State is running a feature story on Craig Whalley, the newly elected Executive Director of LifeRing. Craig recently sold the bookshop he bought 39 years ago in Port Angeles, and will be moving to … Continue reading →

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New LifeRing in Sacramento

Posted on July 14, 2010 by admin

There is a new LifeRing in Sacramento, already up and running as of Monday July 12; it’s at the Kaiser medical center at 8247 E. Stockton Blvd.  Map link here.  Go to Room 3.  For further information contact Bob O. … Continue reading →

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Pix, Report from Pride Event

Posted on July 4, 2010 by admin

From Lauretta M., who spearheaded the LifeRing presence at the Pride event in San Francisco June 27 (see advance post here): Thanks all, I have been so busy I haven’t had a chance to properly thank people that helped. Wesley helped … Continue reading →

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LifeRing celebrates Pride!

Posted on June 22, 2010 by admin

For the first time, LifeRing will have a booth at the San Francisco Pride celebration in Civic Center this Sunday, June 27, 2010. Look for us at Location S-14 in Civic Center on Sunday! If you would like to help, … Continue reading →

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Urgent: Oakland meeting needs new venue

Posted on June 21, 2010 by admin

The oldest LifeRing meeting on the West Coast, the Thursday night meeting at Mandana House in Oakland, has lost its venue. The Mandana Community Recovery Center is a victim of budget cutbacks and has closed its doors. Dozens of community … Continue reading →

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Another First Amendment Case: Hazle v. Crofoot (2010)

Posted on May 1, 2010 by admin

For a news summary of this case, see e.g. the Sacramento Bee article or google “Hazel v. Crofoot” Full opinion below: ————————————————————————————– Hazle v. Crofoot, No. 2:08-cv-02295-GEB-KJM (E.D.Cal. 04/06/2010) [1] IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT … Continue reading →

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New Meeting in San Francisco

Posted on April 28, 2010 by admin

A new meeting has started in San Francisco dedicated to study of the Recovery by Choice workbook.  The group meets at the Alano Club, 1748 Market Street in San Francisco, on Friday evenings from 6 to 7 pm.  For more … Continue reading →

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