2024 Events
River Valley Recovers Strong
-Street Dance / Block Party-
Held at LLRC, the River Valley Recovers Strong Street Dance/Block Party on August 24, 2024, was an incredible success for both us and the community! With well over 100 people attending, the event exceeded all expectations.
Families, friends, and community members all came together to enjoy a fun-filled evening, which featured a free community BBQ as part of the celebration.
The event featured face painting, chalk drawing, and opportunities for both kids and adults to showcase their artistic skills. There was also a chance for attendees to sing their hearts out with karaoke or request songs to be played, all thanks to the fantastic music provided by Moon-Star DJ & Karaoke Services.
4 J's BBQ food truck was on-site, offering up delicious food to add to the festivities.
It was a night of laughter, dancing, and great company, truly celebrating recovery, resilience, and the strength of our local community. We can’t wait to host many more events like this in the future!
T.W. Kelly Dirigo Middle School
-Open House-
On September 5th, LLRC staff had the opportunity to attend the T.W. Kelly Middle School Open House, where we connected with parents, students, and school staff to share more about the important work we do with the student community. We set up an informational table and had meaningful conversations with attendees about the Student Recovery Coaching Program we provide at the school.
During the event, we explained how our recovery coaching sessions work and how these meetings support students in navigating their challenges while fostering positive growth. The open house was a great chance for us to introduce LLRC’s ongoing efforts to support students in their recovery journey, promote mental health, and create a supportive environment right at their school.
We look forward to continuing our partnership with T.W. Kelly Middle School and supporting students throughout the school year.
Recovery Outing Event
-Family Fun Day-
On August 3rd, LLRC proudly hosted the Family Fun Day as part of the Recovery Outings Series organized by The Western Maine Addiction Recovery Initiative.
Held at 3 Fields in Rumford, the day brought together families from across the community for an afternoon filled with fun, connection, and support. We were thrilled to see over 100 people come out to enjoy the event!
The event offered a wide range of activities for everyone. Families enjoyed face painting, a bounce house for the kids, a cookout, yard games, and lively music that kept the energy going all day. It was a day of joy, laughter, and togetherness, showing that recovery and family fun can go hand in hand.
The event was completely free of charge and was made possible thanks to the support of MaineWest, who helped fund the day's activities.
LLRC
4th Annual Golf Tournament
The Larry Labonte Recovery Center (LLRC) proudly hosted its 4th Annual Golf Scramble Fundraiser at The Bethel Resort & Suites.
We had an amazing turnout, with a full roster of 18 teams and a total of 72 players joining us for a fun day on the greens in support of the recovery community.
Thanks to the incredible generosity and participation of our players, sponsors, and supporters, this year’s fundraiser was a great success! The funds raised will go directly toward furthering our mission of supporting individuals in recovery and providing essential resources to the community.
We want to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who made this year’s event such a success, and we look forward to seeing you all again at next year’s tournament!