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Glow Vigil - International Overdose Awareness Day

LOCATION: North Beach Boardwalk Pavilion
DATE: Thursday, August 31, 2023
TIME: 7:30 pm to 9 pm

Join us for this year’s GLOW VIGIL as we remember those lost to overdose and support the family and friends of those left behind and those struggling with behavioral health issues. This year we will introduce the community to the first responders who work tirelessly to save the lives of our family, friends, neighbors and co-workers.

GUEST SPEAKERS

 “We See You” - First Responder Appreciation & Recognition

Presented by: Jason Phelan, Supervisor, Crisis Response Coordination

Memorial Reading of Names
Presented by: Sandy Mattingly

Overdose Awareness/Memorial Sculpture Project

Introduce the Artist and unveil the sculpture model.

Presented by: Mark Frazer, Former Mayor of North Beach, and Founder of Sunrise Garden

MEMORIAL EXHIBIT

 “Lost Souls” at the Mark R. Frazer Sunrise Garden

A family and friend tribute - #weseeyou - (lighted photo display)

 To submit names and photos or for more information email Sandy Mattingly at sandy.otse@yahoo.com

Names and photos from previous years events will be included.

 

Earlier Event: August 10
2023 FREE Quit Tobacco Classes
Later Event: September 9
RecoveryFest 2023