Upcoming Events – February 2025

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Find what’s happening in your area by visiting our Community Calendar and begin your journey with events that enhance your life experiences.  Also, follow us on social media to stay updated with events in the disability community.

HAPI’s Phoenix Art Gala: Melodies of Recovery, An Evening of Renewal & Hope
Join the Healing Arts Project, Inc. (HAPI) for their 15th Annual Phoenix Art Gala on February 20th, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. as they celebrate their talented artists and come together for a powerful cause.
What to Expect
  • Special Guest Speakers – Hear from inspiring voices on the theme of recovery, renewal, and hope.
  • Artwork Sale – Take home unique pieces created with passion, supporting local artists and a meaningful cause.
  • Community Art Activity – Let’s create something beautiful and collaborative together, a testament to our shared journey of healing.
  • Delicious Food – Savor an array of local flavors as we indulge in good food and great company.
This year’s theme, “Melodies of Recovery, A Evening of Renewal and Hope,” celebrates the resilience and strength that unite us all. Whether you’re an art lover, supporter, or community member, this is an event you won’t want to miss!
Save the Date:
📅 February 20th, 2025
⏰ 5:30–8:00 p.m.
📍335 Murfreesboro Pike
Nashville, TN 37210
Let’s come together to uplift one another, create lasting memories, and support the arts

About Healing Arts Project, Inc. (HAPI)

Healing Arts Project, Inc. (HAPI) is dedicated to reducing the stigma surrounding mental illness and addiction disorders by providing opportunities in the creative arts. Through visual arts and creative writing classes at peer centers across Middle Tennessee, HAPI empowers individuals in recovery to express themselves, develop coping skills, and build self-confidence. The organization supports underserved, low-income participants by showcasing their work in public exhibits and printed materials, fostering awareness and acceptance within the community. HAPI’s outreach efforts, including community events and educational publications, promote dialogue and understanding around mental health and recovery.

Building Bridges: Expanding Connections for Individuals with Disabilities

The Community Development Center is gearing up for the next set of Building Bridges events in Bedford, Coffee, Marshall, and Lincoln Counties. This initiative is designed to support young adults with disabilities, ages 16 and older, who may not yet be connected to services or are receiving only limited support.

Building Bridges offers social events, community inclusion activities, and family/caregiver training to help individuals build meaningful connections and access the resources they need. By fostering engagement before high school graduation, the program aims to create lasting opportunities that extend into adulthood.

Don’t miss this chance to get involved and build a stronger, more inclusive community! Stay tuned for upcoming events in your area.

Event dates are as follows:

Coffee Co. (Bowling) – Thursday, February 20th, 5:30 – 7:30pm

 

 

 

 

 

Lincoln Co. (Bingo) – Tuesday, February 25th, 5:30 – 7:30pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marshall Co. (Bowling) – Thursday, February 27th, 5:30 – 7:30pm

 

 

 

Bedford Co. (Bowling) – Monday, March 10th, 5:30 – 7:30pm