UPCOMING SPECIAL Events

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Nov. 14th through Dec. 15th, 2022

 Please join the Friends of OASIS as we collaborate with Northampton County Early Intervention to support the many young children in our community whose families do not possess the means to provide a Christmas gift to them this year. 

• Gifts must be new, unwrapped
• Drop off at OASIS, Monday -Friday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. 
• If purchasing online, gifts may be delivered directly to OASIS Community Center, 3410 Bath Pike, Bethlehem, PA 18017. 

For more information and to view the recommended gift list, see the documents posted below.
 

Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022 - 6:30 to 8:30 pm

A special event for bereaved families. 

Join us at the OASIS Community Center as we remember our loved ones lost in the opioid crisis or from other substance-related causes. 

• We will have an ecumenical candlelighting ceremony led by Pastor Rich Mollica and spiritual leaders from other faiths. 
• Our event is held in tandem with The Compassionate Friends' Worldwide Candlelighting at 7:00 pm. 
• Fellowship hour with refreshments to follow. 

For more information and to register, email us at info@oasisbethlehem.org. 

Friday, Dec. 16, 2022 - 5:30 to 9:00 pm 

Let's celebrate the holiday season with a potluck followed by festive caroling for our OASIS neighbors. 

• Bring a dish of your choice to share
• We'll supply the paper products and beverages
• Dress for the weather, including good walking shoes
• Bring a flashlight
• We'll provide song list and lyrics

Volunteers needed to help set up for the potluck and clean-up afterwards.

Sounds like fun! Please RSVP with an  email to info@oasisbethlehem.org. 

Sat., Sept. 17, 2022 - 9:30am to 5:30 pm

Join Northampton County Executive, the Honorable Lamont McClure ….

and the Friends of OASIS for our 4th annual Family Recovery Day! This year's program invites you to...

• Listen to keynote speaker Rebecca West Hensinger - USOA Mrs. Pennsylvania 2022! Her talk is titled  “With opened eyes… a Mother’s journey of recovery” 
• Experience our programs by attending special abridged meetings featuring speakers 
• Learn how to administer Narcan and pick up a free box (while supplies last)! 
• Tour the Center for Humanistic Change's Mock Teen Bedroom! 
• Pick up a free medication lock box and medication disposal kit (while supplies last)!  
• Visit community resource tables! 
• Enjoy refreshments and family-friendly activities!

FREE Event but RSVPs through Eventbrite will be entered into a FREE gift basket drawing.

For more info, download the Family Recovery Day 2022 flyer and schedule of events shown below. 

Sponsorship packages available. Community support groups contact us for information about resource tables. 

Displayed Annually Throughout September

This banner project aims to raise awareness of the opioid epidemic and reduce the stigma associated with substance use. The project recognizes the grief felt by families and friends in our community who have lost a loved one as a result of drug use. 

• The banners display photos; each signify the passing of someone cherished.
• Presents a poignant message that the tragedy of drug-related death is preventable, and those who are suffering should feel no shame in asking for help. 
• Displayed in Bethlehem on the SteelStacks campus of ArtsQuest beginning on August 31st (International Overdose Awareness Day) and throughout the month of September (National Recovery Month). 
• New banners are created each year and hung alongside previously created banners.  

Photo submissions are accepted by ArtsQuest only during the month of July each year. If you would like to be notified when the next submission portal is opened, email us at info@oasisbethlehem.org. Once the portal is open, complete the online form and upload your photo: bananafactory.org/angelsofthevalley/

This project is presented  by LVHN in partnership with Speak Up for Ben, Inc., and ArtsQuest.

Sat., August 20, 2022 - 1:00 to 3:00 pm

Join the Friends of OASIS on the beautiful grounds of the OASIS Community Center for a moving remembrance event honoring the precious lives lost in the opioid crisis and to substance-related causes. Event includes:

• remembrance ceremony
• grand release of butterflies by families
• fun and interactive family program about butterflies
• butterfly-themed craft activity and refreshments

Free to attend but butterflies must be purchased by August 10th via Eventbrite (one butterfly per ticket). After that date, contact us for availability.

This event also recognizes the first National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day on August 21st. Established in remembrance of those lost to illicit fentanyl poisoning.

Presented by Speak Up for Ben, Inc. 

Proceeds will benefit the bereaved families of the OASIS Community Center.