{"id":28,"date":"2025-08-09T17:18:13","date_gmt":"2025-08-09T17:18:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beta.winterholidayconvention.com\/?page_id=28"},"modified":"2026-06-30T16:52:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T21:52:29","slug":"winter-holiday-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/winterholidayconvention.com\/","title":{"rendered":""},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-254a7d17 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top: 0; padding-bottom: 0;\">\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Winter Holiday 2027<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>45th Annual District 9 A.A. Convention<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>&#8220;Acceptance Is The Answer&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>February 5\u20137, 2027<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">EMBASSY SUITES by Hilton\u2013Little Rock, Arkansas<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--30); padding-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);\">\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join us for a memorable weekend of fellowship, inspiration, and recovery at District 9\u2019s (Area 4-Arkansas) annual <strong>Winter Holiday A.A. Convention. <\/strong>Each year, we gather in Little Rock, Arkansas to share our <em><strong>Experience<\/strong>, <strong>Strength<\/strong>, and <strong>Hope<\/strong><\/em> through:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><em><strong>Powerful SPEAKERS<\/strong> from across the country<\/em><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><em><strong>Hospitality <\/strong>and<strong> connection<\/strong> with <strong><em>FRIEND<\/em>S<\/strong>, old and new<\/em><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><em>A <strong>joyful CELEBRATION<\/strong>\u00a0of recovery<\/em><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" style=\"padding-top: 0; padding-bottom: 0;\">Online EARLY-<a href=\"https:\/\/winterholidayconvention.com\/index.php\/registration\/\">REGISTRATION<\/a> is currently CLOSED!\u00a0 Early Registration ($30) if received before January 8, 2027 OR Registration ($35) ONSITE at the Door.<\/h5>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" class=\"wp-image-1512\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/winterholidayconvention.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WH-FLYER-BW-2026-13-2.png?resize=791%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-file aligncenter\" style=\"border-radius: 3px; padding-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--30); padding-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-199ce498-d705-406a-ba9b-1a298c0ddad3\" href=\"https:\/\/winterholidayconvention.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WH-FLYER-BW-2026-13.pdf\">WH FLYER 2026<\/a><a class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/winterholidayconvention.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WH-FLYER-BW-2026-13.pdf\" download=\"\" aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-199ce498-d705-406a-ba9b-1a298c0ddad3\">Download<\/a><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>A limited number of t-shirts will be available on-site for $25.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>The convention is vital to serving the new alcoholic as they begin to understand what recovery can be for them. We are always in need of and grateful for all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=G8Q8F66F9P3JC\"><strong>DONATIONS<\/strong><\/a> and <strong>SCHOLARSHIPS<\/strong> that help provide free attendance to those who are early in recovery and may not have the funds otherwise. If you would like to contribute, click the button below.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center; padding: 20px 0px;\">\r\n<div id=\"donate-button-container\">\r\n<div id=\"donate-button\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.paypalobjects.com\/donate\/sdk\/donate-sdk.js\" charset=\"UTF-8\"><\/script> <script>\r\n      PayPal.Donation.Button({\r\n        env: 'production',\r\n        hosted_button_id: '3ZQ7XSKKMCE8G',\r\n        image: {\r\n          src: 'https:\/\/www.paypalobjects.com\/en_US\/i\/btn\/btn_donateCC_LG.gif',\r\n          alt: 'Donate with PayPal button',\r\n          title: 'PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!',\r\n        }\r\n      }).render('#donate-button');\r\n    <\/script><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>INTERPRETERS<\/strong> for Deaf\/Hard of Hearing <em>may be provided<\/em> <strong>if<\/strong> there are attendees who let us know in advance they need interpreting services. If you need sign language interpretation or other accessibility accommodations, <em>PLEASE LET US KNOW<\/em> <strong>by <\/strong>December 18, 2026.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Volunteering to serve is a great way to give back. We are <em>always looking for<\/em> <strong>VOLUNTEERS<\/strong> willing to serve in making this the best experience for all. If you would like to volunteer, please let us know through our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/winterholidayconvention.com\/index.php\/jetpack-forms\/\">CONTACT US<\/a><\/strong> form.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mark your calendar and make plans to be part of this year\u2019s BEST <strong>Winter Holiday Convention <\/strong>EVER! 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