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Orange – Sober Holiday Events

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Have Sober Fun Through Holiday Resources and Events

Drug overdose deaths spiked the highest ever in 2021. Holidays are often one of the most dangerous times of year for those with substance use disorders, including people in recovery. Substances- drugs, alcohol- over-use is often an unfortunate part of holiday events.

Heavy drinking and drugs are part of holiday celebration in many situations. For those prone to over doing it, the holidays can be a time of unfortunate consequences. Holiday memories can lead to higher than usual alcohol and drug use, even among intermittent users.

The pandemic with accompanying social, political and economic crises create escalating anxiety and stress. Many look for renewed pleasure and stress-relief in substance use. Negative consequences from reckless drinking or drugging behavior need to be avoided.

Community events and resources which can divert away from alcohol and drug use are available for everyone.


Global List of AA Meetings.
https://www.aanoc.org/online-meeting-directory/
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gz_z2U9V-y9uReIyY6q4itNXJsUhn87M4Wco-a-KeT8/edit?fbclid=IwAR3t-57Bh6IKSR7T2SuQwJrpQ_HznCnJxBsoUhi-1y2-FnGG4HpOw_6GY5I#gid=0

In-Person (Outside, Masked, Socially Distanced) 12-step LA and Orange Counties
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fSuA9ak6JXqW8Z1T76PCkk1H_Uo5WXTlbp3IjbdSUk0/htmlview


Sober Holiday Events in Orange, Anaheim, and Surrounding Areas

Building a sober support network of friends will sustain your recovery over time. Following are some sober holiday resources in Orange and Anaheim. Participate in the following and strengthen your sobriety:

DEC 5
Light a Light of Love Pier Lighting Ceremony, Sun, 3:30 – 7:00 PM, Pier Plaza and Amphitheatre, 401 CA-1, Huntington Beach, CA

NOV 27
THE CHRISTMAS TRAIN RUNS:, Nov 27 – Dec 24, 1 Irvine Park Rd, Orange, CA

NOV 24
Holiday Closure – Thanksgiving – City of Newport Beach, Tomorrow, 9 PM Newport Beach, CA

NOV 27
Sing-a-Long with Mrs. Claus at SOCO’s Holiday…, Sat, 11 AM – 12 PM, SOCO & The OC Mix, 3313 Hyland Ave A18, Costa Mesa, CA

DEC 18
Christmas Together 2021, Sat, 9 AM – 4 PM, Columbus Tustin Park, 14712 Prospect Ave, Tustin, CA

DEC 21
Johnny Mathis, Tue, Dec 21 – Wed, Dec 22, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa, CA

NOV 26
Cool Yule, Fri, 3 – 5 PM, Pacific City, 21010 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA

DEC 19
Holiday Festival, Sun, 12 – 4 PM, Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W Malvern Ave, Fullerton, CA

NOV 26
HIKARI – A FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS, Friday, Tanaka Farms, 5380 3/4 University Dr, Irvine, CA

DEC 11
Breakfast with Santa, Sat, 9:00 – 11:30 AM, Yorba Linda Community Center, 4501 Casa Loma Ave, Yorba Linda, CA

NOV 25
Thanksgiving Holiday, Thu, Nov 25 – Fri, Nov 26, Newport Beach, Newport Beach, CA

DEC 2
Huntington Beach Winter Wonderland Event, Thu, Dec 2 – Sun, Dec 5, 18595 Main St, Huntington Beach, CA

NOV 28
Délicatesse Event 2021 Holiday Expo, Sun, 1 – 4 PM, Thomas Lasorda Jr Field House, 4701 Casa Loma Ave, Yorba Linda, CA

NOV 28
Mickey + Friends Holiday Bash, Sun, 3 – 6 PM, Hangar 24 Orange County, 17877 Von Karman Ave Unit 110, Irvine, CA

DEC 4
The 8th Annual Holiday Artisan Faire!, Sat, Dec 4 – Sun, Dec 5, Chemers Gallery, 17300 17th St G, Tustin, CA

DEC 11
Laguna Niguel, CA Holiday Parade, Sat, 10 – 11 AM, Niguel Hills Middle School, 29070 Shark Bay, Laguna Niguel, CA

DEC 4
Holiday Party & Member Meeting, Sat, 9 AM – 2 PM, 20322 S Randall St,Orange, CA

NOV 28
PACIFIC CITY TO PRESENT LIVE MUSICAL PERFORMANCES…, Sun, 1 – 3 PM, Pacific City, 21010 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA

DEC 1
OCTN’s Annual Holiday Party, Wed, 12 – 2 PM, Prego Restaurant, 2409 Park Ave, Tustin, CA

 

  • Orange County AA CENTRAL OFFICE, Santa Ana, CA 92705-5466, 714-556-4555 (24 Hours), email: Manager@oc-aa.org, Office Hours: Weekdays: 9am – 7pm, Saturdays & Holidays: 9am – 1pm
  • Online 12-step Meetings: https://oc-aa.org/directory/VM3col.asp
  • SMART RECOVERY https://www.smartrecovery.org/ 440-951-5357
  • Celebrate Recovery https://www.celebraterecovery.com/ 877-727- 4747
  • Secular Organizations for Sobriety, sos@cfiwest.org
  • Crisis Services: 1-800-Suicide (1-800-784-2433) 800-273-Talk (8255) & 1-888-628-9454
  • Orange County Crisis Line: (800) 273-8255
  • AL ANON = Al-Anon, Al anon Los Angeles Office   760.7122
  • CA = Cocaine Anonymous Los Angeles Office 714.8341 CA (800) 347-8998
  • CEA HOW = Compulsive Eaters Anonymous Los Angeles Office   549.5331
  • CMA = Crystal Meth Anonymous Los Angeles Office 262.6691
  • CODA = Codependents Anonymous Los Angeles Office   969.4995
  • DA= Debtors Anonymous California Office 310.822.7250
  • MA = Marijuana Anonymous Los Angeles Office        310.943.9228
  • NA = Narcotics Anonymous Los Angeles Office   933.5395 NA (310) 372-9666
  • OA = Overeaters Anonymous Los Angeles Office   653.7652
  • SCA = Sexual Compulsives Anonymous Los Angeles Office 570.2659
  • SLAA = Sex & Love Addicts Anonymous Los Angeles Office 957.4881
  • UA = Underearners Anonymous Los Angeles Office   info@underearnersanonymous.org