O U R Place Open United Recovery

11/04/2025

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10/28/2025

✨ This is where it all began… ✨
Flashback to Our First-Ever Event: “Get Your Recovery On” (April 2018)

Before we had a building, before we had a sign… we had each other. 💜
These photos take us back to the night that started it all — the very first community event that would grow into OUR Place: Open United Recovery.

Back then, we were just a handful of people with big dreams and even bigger hope; believing that recovery could be celebrated, not hidden.
What began as one night of laughter, food, and games became a movement of compassion, healing, and purpose that continues to evolve today.

It was so funny because we had folks from different programs sitting on opposite sides of the room like a middle school dance 😅 — until the snacks, conversation, and a *legendary* round of musical chairs totally broke the ice. By the end of the night, everyone was celebrating, laughing, and connecting — exactly what recovery community is all about. 💜 It’s always been a team effort at OUR Place. 🙌

We’ve come a long way since that night, but the light you see in these faces?
That’s the magic that still what drives us every single day.

💬 Drop a comment if you were there back in the day — or joined the movement somewhere along the way. We’d love to reminisce with you about your favorite OUR Place moments! 💜

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🔗 Learn more about our story: openunitedrecovery.org/about

10/27/2025

✨ 🎃 Spooky Sober Saturday was an absolute blast! 👻💜
Costumes, candy, Karaoke… and some creatively spooky food! 🕷️
We had the Nacho Nightmare Graveyard Bar, Creepy Casserole, Guts Pasta, and a questionable but legendary “Rat” dessert (pretty sure it was marshmallows… I just didn’t have time to find out 😅).

👦The kids crushed it with their costumes and games — shoutout to our little Kool-Aid Man winner(No favoritism involved😂).

🧌 Adult Costume Champs:
🏆 Tooth Fairy 🧚🏼‍♂️& Tooth🦷
🏆 Garden Gnome 🧙🏻‍♀️

🍨 And the sweetest part of the night… we celebrated Young James’s 2 YEARS of sobriety with a giant ice cream cake! 🥳 He’s doing incredible work leading our Teens & Young Adults Group, and we couldn’t be more proud. 💪💜

🎤 Wrapped the night with Some Spooky Soberoke and good vibes all around.
Recovery really can be fun — and this crew proves it EVERY TIME! 💃🏼🕺🏿

10/08/2025

🍕💜 Sponsor Spotlight: Belleria Pizza & Italian Restaurant Kent 💜🍝

We’re thrilled to recognize Belleria Kent for their generous support of the 6th Annual Sober October Recovery Fest 2025!

Belleria Kent has gone above and beyond, donating $150, along with sheet pizzas and pans of pasta to help feed our crowd and keep the community celebration going strong. 🙌

This partnership holds special meaning — Belleria was the first place to give Jessika (OUR Place’s Founder & Executive Director) a job when she began rebuilding her life in recovery back in 2012. Their kindness, belief, and willingness to give someone a chance made a lasting impact — and it’s incredible to see things come full circle as they now stand beside OUR Place in supporting recovery in Portage County. 💜

Please join us in thanking Belleria Kent for showing what community, compassion, and second chances are all about!

📅 Sober October Recovery Fest 2025
🗓 Saturday, October 11 | 1–5 PM
📍 Downtown Ravenna Courthouse Square

🍕 Visit them at Belleria Kent – Pizza & Italian Dining
📍 911 E Main St, Kent, OH
🌐 facebook.com/BelleriaKent

10/07/2025

💜 Sponsor Spotlight: The Meditation Studio 💜

We’re honored to welcome The Meditation Studio as a Bronze – Local Hero Sponsor for the 6th Annual Sober October Recovery Fest 2025! 🌟

Founded with compassion and purpose, The Meditation Studio’s mission is to help people achieve inner peace and clarity through the practice of meditation and the study of Buddhist principles. Their tagline, “Cultivating Loving-Kindness and Compassion Through Meditation,” beautifully reflects the spirit of recovery and healing that this festival celebrates.

The Meditation Studio also supports artisans in Nepal through its sister venture, Artistry Nepal, which sells malas, incense, prayer flags, and other spiritual items crafted in Kathmandu — promoting mindfulness while giving back to communities abroad. 🌍

We are so grateful for their partnership and presence at Sober October, where they’ll be sharing their passion for meditation and offering spiritual goods with 20% of proceeds donated back to OUR Place! 💜

Learn more: www.themeditationstudio.net

Shop Artistry Nepal: www.artistrynepal.com

📅 Sober October Recovery Fest 2025
🗓 Saturday, October 11 | 1–5 PM
📍 Downtown Ravenna Courthouse Square

10/06/2025

💜 Sponsor Spotlight: Zenning in Kent 💜

We’re so excited to welcome Zenning in Kent as a community wellness partner for the 6th Annual Sober October Recovery Fest 2025! 🌟

This year, Zenning is creating a truly magical space at the event — a 10x10 Zen Tent designed to help you rest, reflect, and replenish. Step inside their cozy, Moroccan-inspired tent for:

🧘‍♀️ Free Somatic Yoga & Sound Bath | 1:00–1:30 PM
💫 Free Reiki Sessions | 2:00–5:00 PM (two practitioners available; sign-up sheet on-site)

Zenning’s mission is to make wellness and mindfulness accessible to everyone. Their presence at Sober October brings a calming balance to a day filled with celebration, connection, and healing. We’re so grateful for their partnership and dedication to recovery and community wellness. 💜

🌐 Learn more and follow Zenning:
Instagram:

Facebook: Zenning Salt Cave & Wellness

Website: https://www.zenningkent.com/

📅 Sober October Recovery Fest 2025
🗓 Saturday, October 11 | 1–5 PM
📍 Downtown Ravenna Courthouse Square

10/03/2025

💜 Sponsor Spotlight: The Maronski Family 💜

We are proud to recognize The Maronski Family as a Bronze – Local Hero Sponsor for the 6th Annual Sober October Recovery Fest 2025! 🌟

Elaine has been a HUGE supporter of OUR Place since Day 1 — showing up, volunteering, and standing with us through it all. Her commitment, energy, and encouragement have lifted up our community in countless ways. We are deeply grateful for her dedication and the support her family has shared along the way.

Elaine’s ongoing presence reminds us that recovery thrives when people show up for one another. 💜

📅 Sober October Recovery Fest 2025
🗓 Saturday, October 11 | 1–5 PM
📍 Downtown Ravenna Courthouse Square

👉 Sponsorship opportunities are still available — join community champions like the Maronski Family in making this year’s festival unforgettable!
Sponsor Form: https://forms.gle/fQKiPF57MKwhqGZLA

10/03/2025

💜 Sponsor Spotlight: St. Joseph Institute

We are excited to welcome St. Joseph Institute as a Bronze – Local Hero Sponsor for the 6th Annual Sober October Recovery Fest 2025! 🌟

St. Joseph Institute’s mission is simple yet powerful: “Improve the lives we touch.” Their dedication to supporting individuals in recovery and those facing mental health challenges aligns perfectly with the heart of Sober October.

We are so grateful for their support, which helps make this event possible and ensures our community can come together for a day of hope, healing, and connection. 💜

📅 Sober October Recovery Fest 2025
🗓 Saturday, October 11 | 1–5 PM
📍 Downtown Ravenna Courthouse Square

👉 Learn more about St. Joseph Institute: https://stjosephinstitute.com/

Sponsorships are still available — join the movement and stand with us in building a recovery-friendly community!
Sponsor Form: https://forms.gle/fQKiPF57MKwhqGZLA