Calvert County will participate in International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) on August 31st. An important part of this outreach event is lighting the community purple to remember those lost to overdose and show support for their families and to those on the path to recovery.

We invite you to participate in the “Light Calvert Purple” Initiative by visiting one of the following locations to pick-up your FREE purple lightbulb. In addition, we invite you to the IOAD Glow Vigil on Saturday, August 30th, from 6 to 8 pm, at the Eagle Pavilion located at Kellam Field in Chesapeake Beach for this year’s remembrance event and the introduction of a new community art project.

Saturday, July 26 - 8 to 11:30 am
North Beach Farmer’s Markey

Saturday, August 2 - 10 am to 12 noon
Sneade’s Ace Hardware, Lusby

Saturday, August 2 - 10 am to 12 noon
Sneade’s Ace Hardware, Owings

Thursday, August 7 - 11 am to 1 pm
Calvert Health Medical Center Lobby

Sunday, August 10 - 10 am
Emmanuel Church, Huntingtown

Saturday, August 16 - 10 am to 12 noon
Sneade’s Ace Hardware, Lusby

Saturday, August 23 - 10 am to 12 noon
Sneade’s Ace Hardware, Owings

For questions, contact the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc. at 410-535-3733