May 1, 2008 All Month

Name of County Program: Prince George’s County Juvenile Drug Court Program
Name/Type of Event: “Camera Project”
Address of Event: 14701 Governor Oden Bowie Drive, Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20774
Brief Description of Event: This event is allowing the Juvenile Drug Court clients to capture moments and events in their lives that reflect the happiness, and how life is when being sober. A slide show will be presented at our next phase movement/ graduation.
Contact Person and Information: Charese Batson, Coordinator, 301-952-2336 cabatson@co.pg.md.us

May 2, 2008 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm

Name of County Program: Wicomico County Circuit Court Adult Drug Court Program
Name/Type of Event: Completion Ceremony of Drug Court from the Goodwill Professional Development Workshop Series.
Address of Event: Goodwill Career Center, 1005 South Salisbury Blvd., Salisbury, MD 21801
Brief Description of Event: In celebration of those who have successfully completed a series of six professional development workshops designed specifically for participants in the Circuit Court Drug Court program. Keynote speaker, Tammy Donaway, Director of the Lower Shore Goodwill Career Center will deliver words of inspiration for the participants. This event highlights the continued strong partnership between Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake and the Wicomico County Circuit Court Adult Drug Court program.
Contact Person and Information: Cherie Meienschein, Coordinator, 410-334-3193 Cherie.Meienschein@mdcourts.gov

May 2, 2008 11:00 am

Name of County Program: Dorchester County Adult Drug Court
Type of Event: “Painting Project”
Address of Event: Harriet Tubman Museum and Educational Center, 424 Race Street Cambridge, MD 21613
Brief Description of Event: The drug court participants will work cooperatively as a group on a painting project.
Contact Person and Information: Latasha Nichols, Drug Court Coordinator, 410-228-6303 latasha.nichols@mdcourts.gov

May 4, 2008 2:00 pm (There will be an entire month exhibit)

Name of County Program: Dorchester County Juvenile Drug Court
Type of Event: “The Art of Prevention: Photographic Essay”
Address of Event: Dorchester Art Center, 120 High Street Cambridge, MD 21613
Brief Description of Event: Juveniles ages 14 to 19 years are encouraged to capture their interpretation of, “What does the concept of COMMITMENT mean to ME?” and to submit 8x10” photographs along with a typewritten 50-word essay.
Contact Person and Information: Latasha Nichols, Drug Court Coordinator, 410-228-6303 latasha.nichols@mdcourts.gov

May 5, 2008 3:00 pm

Name of County Program: Worcester County Juvenile Drug Court
Type of Event: Graduation
Address of Event: Worcester County Circuit Court, Courtroom #2
Brief Description of Event: Single person graduation
Contact Person and Information: Tracy Simpson-Hansford, Drug Court Coordinator, 410-632-3130, tracy.hansford@mdcourts.gov

May 6, 2008 1:00 pm

Name of County/Program: Talbot County Juvenile, Adult and Family Drug Courts
Name/Type of Event: County Proclamation
Address of Event: 11 North Washington Street, South Wing, Bradley Room Easton, Maryland 21601
Brief Description: In celebration of “National Drug Court Month”, the Talbot County Council will recognize County Drug Court Teams. In just one year, Talbot County has expanded their Juvenile Drug Court to nearly 20 participants, initiated a Family Recovery Court and an Adult District Court Drug Court. A myriad of state and county agencies, citizens, non-profit agencies, and citizens work daily to make Talbot County Drug Courts work.
Contact Person and Information: Glen Plutschak, Drug Court Coordinator, (410) 770-6823 glen.plutschak@mdcourts.gov

May 7, 2008 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Name of County Program: Wicomico County Circuit Court Adult Drug Court Program
Name/Type of Event: Seminar Presentation: Taking Charge of Your Life
Address of Event: Wicomico County Circuit Court, Jury Conference Room
101 North Division Street, Salisbury, MD 21801
Brief Description: Drug Court participants are scheduled to attend a presentation by Wor Wic Community College Professor, Dr. Lewis R. Kadushin in respect to taking charge of their lives. Dr. Kadushin is a licensed psychologist and has been in private practice since 1972. The presentation will include making informed choices in conjunction with life circumstances with relation to life in Drug Court. Any person wishing to send or attend this presentation can contact coordinator: Cherie Meienschein for details.
Contact Person and Information: Cherie Meienschein, Coordinator, 410-334-3193 Cherie.Meienschein@mdcourts.gov

May 9, 2008 10:30 am – 12:30 pm * 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

Name of County Program: Wicomico County Circuit Court Adult Drug Court Program
Name/Type of Event: Special Session of Drug Court in the Ceremonial Courtroom Ceremony following to Honor Drug Court community partners
Address of Event: Wicomico County Circuit Court, Old Courtroom, 101 North Division Street, Salisbury, MD 21804
Brief Description: In celebration of “National Drug Court Month”, the Wicomico County Circuit Court is planning a special session of Drug Court, to be held in the Ceremonial Courtroom of the Wicomico County Courthouse. Immediately following the special session, we invite you to join The Honorable John Cannon, President of the Wicomico County Council to present Proclamations in Honor of all partners of the Circuit Court Adult Drug Court, who have worked to support the participants with housing, employment and other ancillary services. Please join us afterwards to further honor the partnering agencies in a reception immediately following the Ceremony.
Contact Person and Information: Cherie Meienschein, Coordinator, 410-334-3193 cherie.Meienschein@mdcourts.gov

May 10, 2008 12:00 Noon – 3:00 pm

Name of County Program: St. Mary’s County Juvenile Drug Court
Name/Type of Event: Graduation Festivities
Address of Event: 7th District Optimist Club of St. Mary’s Pavilion,
21804 Colton Point Road, Bushwood, Md. 20618
Brief Description: We will be celebrating the graduation of hopefully 4 or 5 participants. It is sponsored by the 7th District Optimist Club of St. Mary’s. The activities will include volleyball, an interactive demonstration of “drunk goggles’ by the Sheriff’s Office, participation raffle drawings, food provided by the Optimist and guest speakers. We are scheduled to have a past graduate speak, a county Commissioner or the county Administrator and the featured speaker is Md. Sec. of Juvenile Services Donald Devore. A State Citation from our Annapolis Delegation will be presented to each graduate.
Contact Person and Information: Pete Cucinotta 301 475-7844 x 4162 pete.cucinotta@co.saint-marys.md.us

May 11, 2008 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Name of County Program: Baltimore City/Family Recovery Program
Name/Type of Event: “Family Recovery Program Family Picture Day”
Address of Event: 239 N. Gay Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
Brief Description: We will be celebrating our families by treating them to free family portraits. We held the even this month and it was a tremendous success. All clients will be invited to participate whether they have been reunified or not. The photographs will be printed and given to them in an 8x10 frame. They will also be given some to share with family and friends. Many of these pictures will be featured on our “Family Wall” located in our office.
Contact Person and Information: Jocelyn Gainers, Deputy Director, 443-692-0090 jgainers@flbcinc.org

May 12, 2008 4:00 pm

Name of County/Program: Anne Arundel County Adult Drug Court
Name/Type of Event: AA County Adult Drug Court Graduation and Reception
Address of Event: 7 Church Circle, Courtroom 4C Annapolis, MD 21404
Brief Description: In celebration of “National Drug Court Month”, the Anne Arundel County Adult Drug Court is planning a graduation ceremony on May 12, 2008. Chief James Teare, the Chief of Police for Anne Arundel County, will deliver the keynote address. We will be honoring five drug court graduates. The ceremony marks their completion of an intensive 12-18 month program of comprehensive drug treatment, close supervision, and full accountability. Please join us afterwards to further honor the graduates, their families, and the drug court team in a reception.
Contact Person and Information: Paula Fish, Drug Court Coordinator, (410) 222-1184 ctfish00@aacounty.org.

May 13, 2008 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Name of County/Program: Baltimore City/Family Recovery Program
Name/Type of Event: “Family Recovery Program Graduation and Reception” This will be our last graduation for FY ‘08.
Address of Event: Graduation -
Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center
3rd Floor, 300 N. Gay Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Reception - Family Recovery Program
3rd Floor, 239 N Gay St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
Brief Description: We will be celebrating our last graduation of FY’08. The Honorable Edward R. K. Hargadon will preside over the ceremony. Mischa Green, a noted author of inspirational books will deliver the keynote address. We have invited a past graduate to sing, and a past graduate to speak about how he worked with the program and remains clean to this day. We are expecting to have around 15 clients participate in the ceremony which celebrates their clean time and having been in our program for one year. Families of the graduates are also invited to speak regarding the transformation they have seen in their loved ones. We present gift bags to all clients involved in the graduation. There will be a reception immediately following the event.
Contact Person and Information: Jocelyn Gainers, Deputy Director, 443-692-0090 jgainers@flbcinc.org

May 15, 2008 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Name of County Program: Wicomico County Circuit Court Adult Drug Court Program
Name/Type of Event: Presentation by Ocean Gateway Area of Narcotics Anonymous
for Lower Shore Drug Court Teams, Government Agencies, Private Businesses.
Address of Event: Chamber of Commerce, Perdue Board Room
144 East Main Street, Salisbury, MD 21801
Brief Description: To highlight Drug Court Month, the Wicomico County Circuit Court has partnered with Ocean Gateway of Narcotics Anonymous (O.G.A.N.A.) to conduct a presentation to government agencies, private businesses and Drug Court teams located in the O.G.A.N.A. service region to present “Carrying the Message”. The Circuit Court Drug Court Team worked with a graduate of their program to coordinate this presentation. The goal is to introduce attendees to the N.A. program, raise professional awareness of N.A., and provide N.A contact information. The Circuit Court will have an informational table to provide materials on Drug Courts and the Circuit Court program. For more information on attending this event, please contact Cherie Meienschein, Drug Court Coordinator.
Contact Person and Information: Cherie Meienschein, Coordinator, 410-334-3193 Cherie.Meienschein@mdcourts.gov

May 15, 2008 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Name of County/Program: Anne Arundel County Juvenile Drug Court
Name/Type of Event: AA County Juvenile Drug Court Open House and Art Display
Address of Event: 7 Church Circle, Second Floor Drug Court Office Suite, Annapolis, MD 21404
Brief Description: In Celebration of Drug Court Month The Juvenile Court Drug Court Program will host an open house at the newly expanded office suite located on the second floor of the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County. Graduation essays will be on display, as will past photographs from the Insights Project. Refreshments will be served.
Contact Person and Information: Cristin Tolen, Juvenile Coordinator, (410) 222-1910 x9 cttole00@aacounty.org

May 15, 2008 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Name of County/Program: Circuit Court for Baltimore City- Adult DTC
Name/Type of Event: A joint Adult DTC and FDI Graduation and reception
Address of Event: 111 N. Calvert Street, Room 234, Baltimore, MD 21202
Brief Description: In celebration of “National Drug Court Month”, the Circuit Court for Baltimore City is planning a joint graduation ceremony for both Adult Drug Court Programs (Adult Drug Court and Felony Diversion Drug Court) on Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 9am. Mr. Carroll Quarles, the first graduate of the Circuit Court’s Adult Drug Court, will deliver the keynote address. We are expecting to graduate forty-six participants from the program at the ceremony. The ceremony marks their completion of an intensive 18-month program of comprehensive drug treatment, close supervision, and full accountability. Please join us afterwards to further honor the graduates, their families, and the drug court team in a reception.
Contact Person and Information: Ryan Smith, Drug Court Coordinator, (410) 361-9467 ryan.smith@mdcourts.gov

May 16, 2008 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Name of County/Program: Dorchester County Adult Drug Court
Name/Type of Event: “Community Clean-Up”
Address of Event: Empowerment Center, 615-B Pine Street, Cambridge, MD 21613
Brief Description: The drug court participants will participate in a community clean-up project.
Contact Person and Information: Latasha Nichols, Drug Court Coordinator 410-228-6303 latasha.nichols@mdcourts.gov

May 16, 2008 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Name of County/Program: Prince George’s County Adult Drug Court Program
Name/Type of Event: Adult Drug Court Family Picnic
Address of Event: Still determining location
Brief Description: This event is an event for the drug court clients to have a social event where family and friends are involved, this event will have several fun activities like face painting, games, etc.
Contact Person and Information: Stephanie D’Amato, Coordinator, 3041-952-3606 sldamato@co.pg.md.us

May 16, 2008 1:30 pm

Name of County/Program: Talbot County Adult
Name/Type of Event: Newspaper Visits Drug Court
Address of Event: District Court, 108 West Dover Street, Easton, Maryland 21601
Brief Description: In celebration of “National Drug Court Month”, the Star Democrat Newspaper will recognize the Talbot County Adult District Drug Court that became operational in January 2008. This violation of probation court is quickly growing in numbers and providing the Judge with an appropriate sentencing option. Adult Drug Court participants submit to random urines on a color wheel basis, attend IOP classes at the local addictions office, AA/NA meetings and regular court review hearings. A steering committee has been set and meets regularly--a staffing team also meets to develop multi-jurisdictional case plans to meet the risk and need of each client.
Contact Person and Information: Glen Plutschak, Drug Court Coordinator, (410)770-6823 glen.plutschak@mdcourts.gov

May 18, 2008 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Name of County Program: Baltimore City/Family Recovery Program
Name/Type of Event: “Family Recovery Program Family Picture Day”
Address of Event: 239 N. Gay Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
Brief Description: We will be celebrating our families by treating them to free family portraits. We held the even this month and it was a tremendous success. All clients will be invited to participate whether they have been reunified or not. The photographs will be printed and given to them in an 8x10 frame. They will also be given some to share with family and friends. Many of these pictures will be featured on our “Family Wall” located in our office.
Contact Person and Information: Jocelyn Gainers, Deputy Director, 443-692-0090 jgainers@flbcinc.org

May 21, 2008 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Name of County Program: Wicomico County Circuit Court Adult Drug Court Program
Name/Type of Event: Seminar Presentation: Time Management: Applying Simple Rules to Daily Life
Address of Event: Wicomico County Circuit Court, Jury Conference Room
101 North Division Street, Salisbury, MD 21801
Brief Description: Wor Wic Community College’s Cate Trego-Cordrey will present to Drug Court participants time management techniques and simple “tricks” to managing a busy schedule. Ms. Trego-Cordrey is the Community Relations Coordinator with Wor Wic Community College. Participants, graduates as well as Drug Court team members are encouraged to attend this informational session that assists in applying what works in organization. Any person interested in attending this informative session can contact Cherie Meienschein for further details.
Contact Person and Information: Cherie Meienschein, Coordinator 410-334-3193 Cherie.Meienschein@mdcourts.gov

May 21, 2008 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Name of County Program: Howard County Adult Drug/ DUI Court Treatment Program
Name/Type of Event: Howard County Adult Drug/DUI court graduation
Address of Event: 3451 Courthouse Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043
Brief Description: In celebration of “National Drug Court Month”, the Howard County Drug/DUI is planning our 7th graduation ceremony on May 21, 2008. Lonnie Robbins, representing County Executive Ken Ullman will be a graduation speaker, and he will be presenting the Drug/DUI Court with a proclamation making May Drug/DUI Court month in Howard County. One of the graduates and another person to be determined will be speaking at the ceremony. Each graduate will be presented a congratulatory letter from Senator Ben Cardin, and a resolution from the Howard County Council. Thirty three people have graduated form this program, which began on June 1, 2004 At this graduation, 9 people will be graduating. The ceremony marks their completion of an intensive 12-18 month program of comprehensive drug treatment, close supervision, and full accountability. Please join us afterwards to further honor the graduates, their families, and the drug court team in a reception.
Contact Person and Information: Bobbie Fine, Esq., Coordinator, 410-480-7730 bobbie.fine@mdcourts.gov

May 21, 2008 1:30 pm

Name of County/Program: Talbot County Adult
Name/Type of Event: Newspaper Visits Drug Court
Address of Event: District Court, 108 West Dover Street, Easton, Maryland 21601
Brief Description: In celebration of “National Drug Court Month”, the Star Democrat Newspaper will recognize the Talbot County Adult District Drug Court that became operational in January 2008. This violation of probation court is quickly growing in numbers and providing the Judge with an appropriate sentencing option. Adult Drug Court participants submit to random urines on a color wheel basis, attend IOP classes at the local addictions office, AA/NA meetings and regular court review hearings. A steering committee has been set and meets regularly--a staffing team also meets to develop multi-jurisdictional case plans to meet the risk and need of each client.
Contact Person and Information: Glen Plutschak, Drug Court Coordinator, (410) 770-6823 glen.plutschak@mdcourts.gov

May 22, 2008 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Name of County/Program: Prince George’s County Adult Drug Court Program
Name/Type of Event: Prince George’s County Adult Drug Court Graduation and Reception
Address of Event: 14735 Main Street, Upper Marlboro MD 20772
Brief Description: This event is to celebrate the accomplishments of our Drug Court Clients who have successfully completed the drug court program and had met all criteria in order to graduate. At this graduation we will be having guest speaker Dr. Lonise Bias. To follow will be a reception and clients who have participated in the open art studio will have their art work on display.
Contact Person and Information: Stephanie D’Amato, Coordinator, 301-952-3606 sldamato@co.pg.md.us

May 22, 2008

Name of County/Program: Prince George’s County Adult Drug Court Program
Name/Type of Event: Open Art Studio
Date of Event: May 22, 2008
Time Range of the Event- April until May
Address of Event: 14735 Main Street, Upper Marlboro MD 20772 and 14701
Governor Oden Bowie Drive, Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20774
Brief Description: This event is to give our clients the opportunity to show and express interpersonal feeling by doing artwork in different media’s.
Contact Person and Information: Stephanie D’Amato, Coordinator, 301-952-3606 sldamato@co.pg.md.us

May 23, 2008 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Name of County/Program: Worcester County Family Recovery Court
Name/Type of Event: Family Fun Day
Address of Event: Boardwalk, Ocean City
Brief Description: FRC families and children will have a pizza and ice-cream lunch, as well as spend a couple hours at Trimper’s Amusements with selected program staff.
Contact Person and Information: Tracy Simpson-Hansford, Drug Court Coordinator 410-632-3130, tracy.hansford@mdcourts.gov

May 23, 2008 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Name of County/Program: Carroll County Adult Drug Treatment Court
Name/Type of Event: Drug Treatment Court Graduation and Reception
Address of Event: Circuit Court for Carroll County, 55 North Court Street, Westminster, MD 21157
Brief Description: In celebration of “National Drug Court Month” the Carroll County Adult Drug Treatment Court is planning their 1st Graduation Ceremony on Friday, May 23rd, 2008. The ceremony marks the completion of an intensive 13 month program of comprehensive drug treatment, close supervision and full accountability for our first Drug Treatment Court graduate.
Contact Person and Information: Diane Jackson, Drug Treatment Court Coordinator (410) 386-2851, djackson@ccg.carr.org

May 24, 2008 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Name of County/Program: Caroline County Juvenile Drug Court
Name/Type of Event: Juvenile Drug Court Habitat for Humanity Day
Address of Event: Corner of Gerardi and Brooklyn Ave., Federalsburg MD 21632
Brief Description: The Caroline County Juvenile Drug Court invites all team members, current and past participants to help out in a Habitat for Humanity Day. Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organization dedicated to affordable housing for destitute families in Caroline County. They have been in existence for 14 years and this is their 6th house with eight more in the works. This volunteer day is planned to help participants find a place to involve themselves is society. Door Prizes will be given
Contact Person and Information: Samantha Wiley, Drug Court Coordinator, 410 479-4134 Samantha.wiley@mdcourts.gov

May 28, 2008 6:00 pm

Name of County/Program: Prince George’s County Adult Drug Court Program
Name/Type of Event: Price George’s County Adult Drug Court Program
1st Basketball Team Game at Salvation Army
Address of Event: Salvation Army
Brief Description: This is that first game for the Adult Drug Court Basketball game, we will be playing the Salvation Army team. This event is an event to give our male clients and opportunity to be apart of a sports team and to gain team work skills, while building charter for themselves.
Contact Person and Information: Stephanie D’Amato, Coordinator, 3041-952-3606 sldamato@co.pg.md.us

May 30, 2008 12: 00 pm – 2:00 pm

Name of County/Program: Worcester County Drug Court Division
Name/Type of Event: Team Appreciation Picnic
Address of Event: Sturgis Park, Snow Hill, MD
Brief Description: The Circuit & District Courts are inviting all Drug Court Team members, Advisory Committee members and program graduates in celebration of all the hard work and dedication exhibited by the drug court staff.
Contact Person and Information: Tracy Simpson-Hansford, Drug Court Coordinator, 410-632-3130, tracy.hansford@mdcourts.gov

May 30, 2008 11: 00 am – 1:30 pm

Name of County Program: Wicomico County Circuit Court Adult Drug Court Program
Name/Type of Event: University of Maryland Cooperative Extension: Financial Literacy Education
Address of Event: University of Maryland, Wicomico County Cooperative Extension Office
28647 Old Quantico Road, Salisbury, MD 21801
Brief Description: To Honor Drug Court Month as well as highlight the cooperation between the Wicomico County Drug Courts and the University of Maryland Cooperative Extension partnership, the Wicomico County Circuit and District Court Drug Court programs are co-hosting the first educational seminar for financial literacy. Participants in both programs will be referred for services, with additional six sessions scheduled over a course of the next year.
Contact Person and Information: Cherie Meienschein, Coordinator, 410-334-3193 Cherie.Meienschein@mdcourts.gov

May 31, 2008 9:30 am -12:30 pm

Name of County/Program: Baltimore City District Adult Drug Court
Name/Type of Event: Volunteer Community Work
Address of Event: 725 Fallsway Road, Baltimore, MD 21202
Brief Description: In celebration of "National Drug Court Month, the Baltimore City District Adult Drug Court will have several of its participants and team members volunteer at "Our Daily Bread" a hot meal program that serves more than a quarter million meals to the hungry people of Baltimore City each year. The meals consist of nutritional lunches which are distributed each day of the year. In addition, senior citizens and individuals with disabilities are served breakfast each weekday. Our team members and participants are going to receive a short one hour training on healthy food preparation and then spend the remainder of our time preparing and serving meals.
Contact Person and Information: Latesha Parks, Coordinator, 410-767-3593

Activity Date and Time To Be Determined

* Name of County/Program: Talbot County Adult, Juvenile and Family
Name/Type of Event: Newspaper Interviews Drug Court Judges and Drug Court Coordinator
Address of Event: Court House, 11 North Washington Street, Easton, Maryland 21601
Brief Description: In celebration of “National Drug Court Month”, the Star Democrat Newspaper will interview the 3 judges involved in running our county drug courts—Judge Broughton M. Earnest and Retired Judge Sidney S. Campen Jr. of Circuit Court and Judge Hugh Adkins of District Court. In
just one year, Talbot County has expanded their Juvenile Drug Court to nearly 20 participants, \ initiated a Family Recovery Court and an Adult District Court Drug Court. A myriad of state and county agencies, citizens, law enforcement, non-profit agencies, and citizens/businesses work together
to make Talbot County Drug Courts a success. The Star Democrat has agreed to personally interview the judges and coordinator to examine drug courts in more detail—why they work, what are the successes in our county, what are the challenges. The judges and coordinator will explain the history
of drug courts, the current state of operations and plans for the future including a possible mental health drug court.
Contact Person and Information: Glen Plutschak, Drug Court Coordinator, (410) 70-6823 glen.plutschak@mdcourts.gov