Celebrate Recovery! Walk & Poetry Reading

Sat Sep 20 2025 at 09:00 am to 12:00 pm UTC-04:00

Kent United Church of Christ | Kent

Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County
Publisher/HostMental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County
Celebrate Recovery! Walk & Poetry Reading
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Join us as we walk through Kent and read inspirational poetry to show our support for mental health and substance use recovery!
About this Event

Welcome to the Celebrate Recovery! Walk & Poetry Reading event at Kent United Church of Christ! Join us on September 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM (Eastern Time) for a day filled with healing and creativity.

Come together with others in the community to walk, reflect, and share poetry, at the Wick Poetry Center, that inspires hope and courage. This event is all about supporting each other on our journeys towards recovery and growth.

Whether you're a seasoned poet or just looking to enjoy some beautiful verses, this event is open to all. Let's connect, encourage one another, and celebrate the strength found in vulnerability.

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a supportive and uplifting community. See you there!


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Agenda

🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Resources, Raffles, & Refreshments

Info: The event starts at the Kent United Church of Christ. Here, we will have resource tables from agencies across the county and some refreshments to fuel you up for the walk! You might even walk away with a prize.


🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Walk to Wick Poetry Center

Info: We will be walking along E Main St (OH-59) on the edge of Kent State's campus to the Wick Poetry Center.


🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Poetry Reading

Info: Bring a poem, volunteer to read a prepared poem, or simply listen and support! Weather permitting we will have the poetry reading outside in the beautiful garden of the Wick Poetry Center. If rain does occur, the poetry reading will be moved indoors.


🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Walk back to Kent United Church of Christ

Info: We will end the event by walking back to the Kent United Church where we originally started.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Kent United Church of Christ, 1400 East Main Street, Kent, United States

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