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Asheville Overdose Awareness Day 2019
Aug
31
Asheville Overdose Awareness Day 2019
Saturday, August 31, 2019 at 2 PM - 9 PM EDT

An event to honor those we have lost in our community to drug overdose, and to raise awareness for the services that are needed to prevent future losses. There will be speakers from county government and local non-profit organizations, as well as a candlelight vigil to honor those we have loved and lost.

The event this year will include:

***Celebration of Life and Free Community Meal
- In partnership with 12 Baskets Cafe: a program of Asheville Poverty Initiative

***Naloxone training and distribution

***Art gallery & music from local musicians

***Sanctuary space for community grieving
- In partnership with Harmonia

***Speakers Series
- With local officials and community members

***Candlelight vigil begins around 8pm
 

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