Here are International Overdose Awareness Day events happening in the Delaware Valley.\n<\/p>\n
Wednesday, Aug. 26
\nNewark, Delaware<\/p>\n
East Main Street and Old College Avenue The local county chapter will host a candlelight vigil and provide community resources, including information about Delaware\u2019s 911 Good Samaritan Law.\n<\/p>\n Georgetown, Delaware<\/p>\n Attendees will meet at the Georgetown Circle for a candlelight vigil to honor those who\u2019ve been lost to overdoses, as well as people who are still struggling with addiction. There will be community resources and support services on site.\n<\/p>\n Thursday, Aug. 27 Veterans Park North, Klockner Road entrance The annual remembrance event is an opportunity for people to come together and mourn loved ones lost to overdose, raise awareness about addiction and push for more prevention, treatment and education. There will be guest speakers, a memorial display and a candlelight vigil, as well as grief, recovery and treatment resources. Registration is encouraged.\n <\/p>\n Saturday, Aug. 29 Corporal Jimmy O\u2019Connor Memorial Recreation Center, 4330 Deerpath Lane Attendees will join to remember and honor those lost to overdoses. There will be a walk, a candlelight reading of names and guest speakers.\n<\/p>\n Somers Point, New Jersey<\/p>\n Participants will meet on the beach to honor, remember and celebrate the lives of loved ones who were lost to overdoses. People are encouraged to bring chairs and a picture of their loved ones. There will be guest speakers, light refreshments and community support.\n<\/p>\n Sunday, Aug. 30 Glasgow Regional Park, Pavilion 5, 2275 Pulaski Highway The Purple Mile Overdose Awareness Community Walk and Picnic will include a walk, remembrance activities, recovery and resource information and food.\n<\/p>\n Monday, Aug. 31 The Changing Narratives Through Art and Storytelling event will feature artwork and stories from Philadelphians with lived experience of substance use and addiction. There will be food, family activities and resources from city organizations.\n<\/p>\n Philadelphia<\/p>\n Participants will meet at the Huntingdon Station stop on SEPTA\u2019s Market-Frankford Line, at Kensington Avenue and East Huntingdon Street, and walk north to Prevention Point in honor of those lost to drug overdoses and substance use.\n<\/p>\n Springfield, Pennsylvania<\/p>\n Attendees at the Delco overdose awareness and memorial walk will meet at the cemetery in support of families and friends who have lost loved ones to overdoses and substance use disorder. Welcome remarks begin at 6:15 p.m. before a short walk around the cemetery. There will be resource tables, water and pretzels.\n<\/p>\n Brookhaven, Pennsylvania<\/p>\n Brookhaven Municipal Center, 2 Cambridge Road Participants will meet at Memorial Island\/Butterfly Garden across from the municipal building \u201cfor an evening of remembrance, hope and community.\u201d There will be a candlelight vigil, remarks and local resources for those facing grief, loss, addiction and mental health challenges.\n<\/p>\n Blackwood, New Jersey<\/p>\n
\n6:30 p.m.
\nOrganizer: atTAck addiction<\/a>, New Castle County chapter<\/p>\n
\nHamilton, New Jersey<\/p>\n
\n5:30 p.m.
\nOrganizer: Mercer Council<\/a><\/p>\n
\nPhiladelphia<\/p>\n
\n5 p.m.
\nOrganizer: Never Surrender Hope<\/a><\/p>\n
\nNewark, Delaware<\/p>\n
\n3 p.m.
\nOrganizer: US Drive AKS<\/a><\/p>\n
\nPhiladelphia<\/p>\n
\n7 p.m.
\nOrganizer: REAL Church<\/a><\/p>\n