On Aug. 31, the Carbon-Monroe-Pike Drug and Alcohol Commission will recognize International Overdose Awareness Day at Blue Mountain Community Church, 25 Oak St., Palmerton.

The free event, which will be held from 6:30-8 p.m. will provide residents with resources and free naloxone kits. There will also be a candlelight vigil and butterfly release.

The evening is sponsored by Celebrate Recovery and the Carbon County Drug and Alcohol Commission.

On Sept. 17, the commission will celebrate Recovery Month at Phifer’s Ice Dam, 880 Main Road, Lehighton. The event will be held from 4-8 p.m. and include speakers, games for children, a cornhole tournament at 4:30 p.m., vendors and crafters, car show, raffle, food trucks, a DJ, face painting, resources that are available, drug and alcohol treatment providers and more.