Sober Events

02/25/2026

Meetings matter.
But so do moments like this. 🎳

Over the past few months, we’ve gathered at Sheridan Lanes again and again — and every time we see it: families healing, walls coming down, real friendships forming.

Community-based recovery isn’t an add-on. It’s transformational. For the last year and a half, we’ve seen firsthand how powerful it is when people don’t just get sober… they belong.

We aren’t clinical. You don’t have to fill out paperwork to belong here. We don’t look for ways to bill your insurance. We create safe, sober spaces — and thanks to Montcalm County opioid settlement funds, everything we offer is free.
If your recovery feels stuck, isolated, or just a little flat… come bowl with us next time.

And if you want to help fuel more moments like this, you can donate at soberevents.net/donate.

02/25/2026

02/22/2026

With Corewell Health Greenville Hospital – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉 At Sober Events and Outreach 419 we love Corewell in our community!

02/22/2026

Recovery Church at 0930 Sundays

02/20/2026

Next week Friday February 27th is bigger than a meeting. It’s information that can change the direction of someone’s life.

We’re excited to welcome Walt Downes, Chief Public Defender of Ionia County, to Sober Not Boring and Outreach 419 to talk about expungement and what’s actually possible when it comes to clearing your record.

Here’s why this matters:

A criminal record can quietly block jobs, housing, loans, professional licenses, even volunteer opportunities. A lot of people don’t even realize they may qualify for relief. Expungement can mean better employment, restored confidence, and a real shot at rebuilding.

And even if you’re not justice-involved… most of us know someone who is. A son. A daughter. A friend. A partner. Being informed means you can point someone toward hope instead of guessing.

This is a rare opportunity to ask real questions to someone who works inside the system every day.

🕠 Dinner at 5:30
🎤 Walt takes the stage at 6:15
💬 Q&A + open share meeting to close
🔔 And we’ll ring the church bell for sobriety milestones!!

Recovery isn’t just about staying sober. It’s about restoring lives.

Show up. Bring your questions. Bring a friend. Let’s learn something that could unlock doors. Put this on your calendar!

235 W Fenwick Rd
Fenwick, MI 48834

02/19/2026

🔥 We Did It. Platinum Level on Candid. 🔥

Sober Events has officially reached Platinum transparency status on Candid (GuideStar) — the highest level of nonprofit accountability and reporting.

That means our mission, leadership, financials, goals, strategies, and measurable impact are fully documented and publicly available. No mystery. No smoke. Just real numbers and real work.

📊 4,000+ individuals served annually
📈 200-250 weekly participants
🚗 641 rides provided
🤝 517 peer support contacts
⚖️ ~125 justice-involved individuals engaged weekly
💬 Surveys report improved connection and stability

We are building recovery infrastructure in Montcalm County — and we’re just getting started.

If you believe in peer-led recovery, stigma reduction, and second chances, here’s how you can support:

✔️ Share this post
✔️ Visit our Candid profile
✔️ Make a tax-deductible donation
✔️ Volunteer
✔️ Partner with us

🔗 View our Platinum profile here:
https://app.candid.org/profile/15737456/sober-events/

Recovery is real. Transparency matters. Community wins.

Get started today at soberevents.net/donate

02/11/2026

This Friday, February 13, we’re excited to offer something a little different — and really special — at Sober Not Boring .

We’ll have Brian Gray with us, offering FREE Acudetox sessions and a simple, down-to-earth explanation of what it is and how it works.
Brian is an Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist trained in the NADA Acudetox protocol, which uses the placement of five tiny needles in each ear. This protocol works with the body’s fight-or-flight response and is known to help with anxiety, fear, grief, and anger. It was originally developed for addiction treatment and is now widely used as a wellness practice.

The needles are very small, discomfort is minimal, and once they’re placed you’ll sit quietly for about 25–45 minutes. Brian will walk people through the process, answer questions, and help demystify what’s happening — no pressure, no expectations.

Brian is offering this at no cost, simply as a way to give back.
Bring a friend, come curious, or just come hang out and learn something new.

Sober Not Boring is about community, connection, and trying things that help us regulate, heal, and feel human again. This is a great opportunity to experience something calming in a safe, supportive space.

📍 Outreach 419
🕕 Friday night vibes
🧡 Open to all pathways
If you’ve ever wondered about acupuncture or Acudetox, this is the perfect, low-stress way to check it out.
Dinner at 530
Brian is on from 6pm - 8pm! Come curious and ready to learn something!

02/06/2026

💛 February is stacked at Outreach 419 💛

Recovery doesn’t just happen in meetings — it happens in community. Around tables. Over laughter. In real conversations with real people who get it. That’s what Outreach 419 is built for.

We’re open 7 days a week as a Recovery Community Center, offering all-recovery groups, veteran support, meditation, recovery church, fun Friday night sober events (with free dinner), and community activities that remind us recovery doesn’t have to be boring.

✨ February highlights include:
🥞 Valentine’s Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
🎬 Movie Night
🎳 Bowling outings
✂️ Free haircuts for families
🎶 Friday Night Sober Not Boring events
🇺🇸 Veterans Group every Wednesday

All pathways are welcome. Certified Peer Recovery Coaches are available FREE, 7 days a week, and we’re proud to be funded by the Opioid Settlement Funds for the second year in a row, keeping this space warm, welcoming, and accessible to the community.

📍 235 W. Fenwick Rd, Fenwick, MI
📲 Visit outreach419.com or download the FREE Sober Not Boring App for updates
🤍 Come as you are. Stay as long as you need.

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