Events

 

Oct
15
Wed
Wild Bunch Group Workshop & Potluck
Oct 15 @ 6:30 pm – 9:15 pm

Join us for potluck and a speaker panel on topic sharing with institutions and professionals about AA!
6:30-7:00 PM – Bring Potluck
7:00-8:00 PM – Enjoy Potluck & Fellowship
8:00-9:00 PM – Panel with Jerry W., Alana and John C.

Oct
18
Sat
Sponsorship Workshop
Oct 18 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sponsorship Workshop @ St. Mark's Church

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Presented by the Parlor AA Group, this workshop includes lunch and will feature speakers and panelists on these topics:
– What is sponsorship?
– For the person seeking sponsorship
– For the person willing to be a sponsor
– Service sponsorship

 

Oct
30
Thu
Hawfields 12th Anniversary
Oct 30 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Hawfields 12th Anniversary @ Hawfields Presbyterian Church

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6:30 PM Pot Luck
7:30 PM Speaker: Sandy L. from Wilson, NC

Costumes Welcome

Covered Dishes are Welcome

Hawfields Presbyterian Church

2115 S. NC Highway 119, Mebane, NC

For more info, call (305) 972-7979

Books for jails and prisons will be collected.

Nov
14
Fri
Area 51 Fall Committee & Election Assembly Meeting
Nov 14 – Nov 16 all-day
Area 51 Fall Committee & Election Assembly Meeting @ Hilton Raleigh Noth Hills

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Deadline for Reservations: October 14th, 2025

Group Code: AR51

Group Name: Area 51 General Service Fall Assembly 2025

Room Rates: $179.00 Single/Double, $10.00 per additional guest

Phone: 919-872-2323 or 800-445-8667 [1-800-HILTONS]

Internet: Link for direct reservations: https://tinyurl.com/bdfr2hsj

Internet: Link for hotel information: www.northraleigh.hilton.com

FUNdamental FESTival 2025
Nov 14 – Nov 16 all-day

Theme: Back to the Basics
Featuring multiple speakers, fellowship, and more: Old Timers’ Panel on Sat. morning.

Registration
Make checks @ $25 payable to: Fun Fest
PO Box 832
Toast, NC 27049

Speakers
Charles S. – Conway, SC
Melissa Z. – St. Helena, SC
John Z. – St. Helena, SC
Vidalia “V” P. – Raleigh, NC

Hotel Reservations
Contact: Best Western Plus 770 Huffman Mill Road Burlington, NC 27215
Phone: (336)584-0151
Room Rates: $90.00/per night plus tax (approximate price for hotel rooms)

Contacts for More Info
Paul M. – pmoon654321@gmail.com
Jennifer D. – jfdraughn@gmail.com

Nov
20
Thu
HOW Group 24th Anniversary Potluck & Meeting
Nov 20 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
HOW Group 24th Anniversary Potluck & Meeting @ Christ Church, Southern Village

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HOW Group 24th Anniversary Potluck & Meeting

WHEN
Thursday, November 20
6:00 – 7:00 PM – Pot Luck and Fellowship
7:00 – 8:00 PM – Speaker TBA

WHERE
Christ Church, Southern Village
800 Market Street
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Open meeting. Families are welcome. Join us!

Dec
5
Fri
8th Southern States Service Assembly
Dec 5 @ 5:00 pm – Dec 8 @ 12:00 pm
8th Southern States Service Assembly @ Hyatt Regency Dulles | Herndon | Virginia | United States

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Don’t miss the 8th Southern States Alcoholics Anonymous Service Assembly Dec 5 – 7, 2025 in Herndon, VA! The Virginia Area was the birthplace of SSAASA.

The SSAASA program is for GSRs, DCMs, Area Officers and Committee Members, Intergroups and Central Office Representatives, and anyone interested in or involved in AA service.

The program consists of workshops, panels, round table discussions, and lots of sharing sessions for members to share their experiences in General Service. All AA members are welcome to attend to learn more about our Third Legacy of Service.

Jan
29
Thu
57th Tar Heel Mid-Winter Conference
Jan 29 @ 5:00 pm – Feb 1 @ 12:00 pm
57th Tar Heel Mid-Winter Conference @ Hilton Raleigh North Hills

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Conference Registration:
Early Registration (by January 7, 2026) is $35.00 per person (online registration + convenience fee)
Registration (after January 7, 2026) is $40.00 per person

Register Online:
https://www.tarheelmidwinter.org/

Questions?
Email: tarheelmidwinter@gmail.com
Phone:
Jeff W. 919-491-0722
Elizabeth P. 919-880-4026
Randy T. 252-725-1908

Feb
7
Sat
Spring Into Action Conference
Feb 7 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Spring Into Action Conference @ New Hope Baptist Church

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Schedule
10:00-11:00 A Vision for You – Yesterday and Today (Steve M. – Raleigh, NC)
11:00-11:30 Break
11:30-12:30 Practice These Principles – Everywhere (Graham R. – Virginia Beach, VA)
12:30-1:30 Lunch – Food Trucks (accepts cash & card)
1:30-2:30 Carry This Message – We Can Help Others (Debbie A. – Wilmington, NC)
2:30-3:00 Break
3:00-4:00 Spiritual Entity – The Home Group (Tony D. – Angier, NC)
5:00 – Dinner @ Yarboroughs, 132 McIver St., Sanford
* Purpose of the conference is to become more effective at living and carrying the simple AA message.
* Free event! We will pass a basket to practice the 7th tradition.
* All are encouraged to bring snacks to share with the group.

Mar
6
Fri
Parlor Group 14th Anniversary
Mar 6 @ 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Parlor Group 14th Anniversary @ St. Mark's Church

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All Are Welcome!
Breakfast will be served.
Guest Speaker: Cindy H. from High Point, NC

Mar
11
Wed
Wild Bunch Workshop
Mar 11 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Wild Bunch Workshop @ St. Thomas More Catholic Church - South Chapel

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Wild Bunch of Chapel Hill, NC Is hosting a workshop!
Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Panel Discussion: Step 3 – “Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him.”

6:30 pm – Fellowship
7:00 pm  – Potluck Dinner (please bring a dish if you can)
8:00 pm – Panel Speakers

Mar
14
Sat
Area 51 Central NC Preconference
Mar 14 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Area 51 Central NC Preconference @ New Garden Friends Meeting

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Districts 23, 24, and 33 welcome all to share your views and opinions, and help our delgate attend the conference with an informed Area 51 group conscience. NC23.org

Lunch and Childcare Provided
Dessert Potluck
Attend Online:
Zoom ID: 819 5709 0767
Passcode: 1951

Mar
20
Fri
Freedom from Bondage Conference
Mar 20 – Mar 22 all-day
Freedom from Bondage Conference @ Hampton Inn & Suites

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Join us at this Area 51 AA 37th Annual Corrections Conference for:
– Inspiring Speakers
– Informative Panels
– AA Correctional Archives
– Area 51 Coordinator Displays
– Fellowship & Ice Cream
– All You Can Drink Coffee!

Conference Registration Fee: $25

Register and Pay for the Conference Here

Hotel Room Rates:
Standard Room: $142.00, Suite $162.00

Reserve Your Hotel Room Here

Mar
28
Sat
Area 51 Western NC Preconference
Mar 28 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Area 51 Western NC Preconference @ First United Methodist Church

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Preconference meetings are forums for discussing agenda items of interest with our GSC Area 51 Delegate that will be part of the 2025 General Service Conference. Lunch is provided – if you like, bring a dessert.

Co-hosted by Districts 11 and 21

Apr
9
Thu
Area 51 Virtual Preconference
Apr 9 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm