Picture courtesy of Â黨ɫÇéƬ Orange COunty Programs

Cloudy, drizzly weather didn’t stop Â黨ɫÇéƬ staff and members from participating in the first-ever Recovery Happens Picnic! The inaugural event, sponsored by , occurred on September 16 in Santa Ana, California. The focus was simple: To host a clean and sober event for people in recovery and those who support them.

There were 11 community resource tables, including one sponsored by Â黨ɫÇéƬ programs across Orange County. Â黨ɫÇéƬ volunteers from STEPS, TAO South, and OC AOT programs offered participants a chance to win a prize by competing in a mini cornhole game.

There were free burgers, chips, sodas and shaved ice, popcorn, a live band, yard games, a crafts booth, and a jump house enjoyed by more than 720 participants.

See you all at next year’s picnic!