Painting & Pastries: Celebrating the Art of Recovery

Come together at the Recovery Engagement Center in Columbia City for a heartwarming celebration, perfect for anyone looking to honor their own recovery or the recovery of a loved one while expanding their supportive community!

Explore your own creativity as you paint a beautiful and timely fall-themed piece with guidance from our instructor, Amy Johnston! While the art activity is geared toward adults and teens, everyone is welcome to enjoy the delightful atmosphere!

Why should you join us? This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the journeys we’ve all taken, to uplift one another, and to foster connections that fight stigma. Plus, we’ll commemorate our loved ones with an eco-friendly, lighted paper lantern launch, symbolizing hope and freedom from addiction.

Painting & Pastries event is absolutely FREE! Just bring your enthusiasm and an open heart!

Expressive Melodies: Songwriting Workshop

Join us for Expressive Melodies, an engaging songwriting workshop series at the Mission 25 Recovery Engagement Center. This weekly event, lead by Gralan Early of Fulcrum Entertainment, is designed to provide a creative outlet for individuals in recovery, foster emotional well-being, and build a supportive community. Whether you’re a seasoned songwriter or just starting, this program offers a safe space to explore your creativity, share your story through music, and collaborate with others.

Each session will cover songwriting fundamentals, including music theory, lyric writing, melody crafting, and more. Participants will also have the opportunity to perform their songs, receive feedback, and learn about the business of songwriting.

This is your chance to turn your emotions and experiences into powerful music, all while connecting with others on the same journey.

Expressive Melodies is FREE and open to adults looking for a creative outlet for their recovery.