Annual Overdose Remembrance Candlelight Vigil Tonight At Monroe County Courthouse

Last updated on Wednesday, August 29, 2018

(BLOOMINGTON) - The fourth annual Overdose Remembrance Candlelight Vigil will take place this evening on the Monroe County Courthouse lawn.

Community members are invited to join in remembering those lost to overdose and addiction.

The event begins at 7 p.m., rain or shine.

Attendees are invited to bring a picture of a loved one and a candle. A space will be made available to post pictures and messages, and there will also be a time during the program to share stories.

Free naloxone and overdose training will also be provided during the event, which is scheduled to last until 8:30 p.m.

Schedule of Events:

7 p.m. - 7:10 p.m. You Are Not Alone presented by Brandon Drake
7:10 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Proclamations by Mayor John Hamilton, President of Monroe County Commissioner Amanda Clerkin Barge
7:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Naloxone Training with Christopher Abert - Indiana Recovery Alliance
7:30 p.m. - 7:50 p.m. Story share Community members ALL ARE WELCOME TO SHARE
7:50 p.m. - 8 p.m. Say their names Community members ALL ARE WELCOME TO SHARE
8 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. Light Candles/Prayer

1340 AM WBIW welcomes comments and suggestions by calling 812.277.1340 during normal business hours or by email at comments@wbiw.com

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