Carbon & Emery Counties will host A Light to Remember on International Overdose Awareness Day, August 31, 2023. These events seek to increase awareness about substance-related overdose, support people in recovery, provide education and support, and remember loved ones that we have lost. Participants will:

• Have the opportunity to share a name/photo on the Memory Wall and dedicate a luminary to commemorate a loved one.

• Receive free naloxone training and kit.

• Visit booths with local information and resources, and much more.

• Swag bags and meal from local Gettin’ Our Smoke On will be provided to the first 100 attendees.

All community members are invited. Admission is free. The experience of remembering and honoring is priceless.

Rides will be available for free from Price and Castle Dale. Rides from Price will be available, leaving at 6:30pm for a limited number of people (first come, first served).
Rides will also be available from Castle Dale, leaving at 6:30pm for a limited number of people (first come, first served).

Schedule

7:00 pm: Meander through community partner booths, pick up your swag bag*, dedicate a luminary, post on the Memory Wall, learn about local resources, enjoy your meal* from Gettin’ Our Smoke On, enjoy the experience of sharing in this honor with the community.

7:30 pm: Receive a brief naloxone training session and free naloxone kit.

8:00 pm: Moment of Silence honoring those who have been lost to overdose (in support of International Overdose Awareness Day, #endoverdose).

8:30 pm: Luminary lighting ceremony.

BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

• Carbon & Emery Opioid & Substance Use Coalition

• USU Extension, HEART Initiative

• Castleview Hospital

• StepOne Service

• Carbon Medical Service

• USARA

• C.A.R.E Coalition

• Four Corners Community Behavioral Health

• Southeast Utah Health Department

• Gettin' Our Smoke On

• Life Balance Recovery

• Utah State Parks

Parking and all activities are free. All community members are invited.