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In Photos: Panel Discussion on Addiction and Overdose in Ambridge 

8/31/2016

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​Last year in the United States, 57,000 people died of a drug overdose, according to Ambridge Police Chief James Mann.

He compared the number to the Vietnam War, where 58,000 soldiers died over the course of roughly a dozen years. ​

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Thursday: Blood Drive for Harmony Township Volunteer Firefighter

8/31/2016

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This Saturday : Stay Off the Streets Youth Boxing Program  Fundraiser

8/26/2016

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 On Saturday  a Night at the Races fundraiser will be held for an Ambridge-based nonprofit called Stay Off the Streets that provides  a boxing program for  youth.

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Public Discussion on Addiction and Drug Overdose 

8/25/2016

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A Panel discussion on Drug Addiction will be held TODAY, THURSDAY, AUGUST 25 at 6 p.m. in the Laughlin Memorial Library. Ambridge Police, a paramedic, Gateway Rehab, State Rep. Rob Matzie, along with a recovering addict and religious leaders will be on-hand to contribute to the discussion.

 
This Friday at 5:30 p.m. representatives from several Ambridge Area, Conway, and Leetsdale Churches will hold a prayer walk meeting at PJ Caul Park at 11th and Merchant Street to pray over the area.

​All are welcome to attend both events.
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Firematics  Jr Firefighters Program Sign Ups in  Baden 

8/24/2016

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Baden Volunteer Fire Department is recruiting for the Baden Jr Firefighter Program.

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Baden Residents and Harmony Township Business Owners featured in Film 'The Insanity of God'

8/23/2016

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Baden residents Brandy Horchak-Jevsjukova and husband  Vitalijs Jevsjukovs  will be in  the movie 'Insanity of God ' that  will be the first theatrical release from LifeWay Films when it opens in 400 theaters across the United States on August 30 as a one-night event.

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Come Try Volleyball for Free!  

8/22/2016

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Ambridge Area High School will be the site of a free Open Court USA Volleyball event  for all girls and boys in 4th, 5th, and 6th grades on Saturday, August 27, 2016 from 1:00-3:30pm. 

The high school girls' and boys' head coaches will be leading the event. Pre-registration is not needed.  No previous volleyball experience is required.  We expect everyone to be brand new with the sport.  Just come and have fun with the awesome sport of volleyball.  
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Please see the informational flyer and if you have questions, contact coach Glenn Freed at gfreed@ambridge.k12.pa.us

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Teachers Working Without A Contract 

8/19/2016

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Teachers share silently that they are still working without a contract. Photo Credit Felicia Mycyk/Ambridge Connection
Over 30 teachers came to school board meeting held Wednesday night wearing buttons that read " Working without a contract since July 1, 2015."

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Saturday: River City Brass Band to Perform at Old Economy Village  

8/19/2016

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​Bring your lawn chair or blanket to Old Economy Village for a River City Brass concert in the OEV garden on Saturday, August 20th.  Gates open at 6:00 p.m. and the concert will begin at 7:00 p.m.  Guests are invited to bring along a picnic basket as well as a favorite beverage.

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Video: Conversation About Heroin with Beaver County Coroner David Gabauer

8/19/2016

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Live conversation about Heroin with David J. Gabauer -Beaver County Coroner Video was recorded live. Links for help will be post here soon.

Posted by Ambridge Connection on Wednesday, August 17, 2016
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Want to know statistics?
Overdosefreepa.org

Looking for Help in Beaver County  ?
Beaver County Behavioral Health and Developmental Services  is charged with the responsibility to encourage a seamless system of care that is accessible, continuously available and emphasizes health promotion, prevention, early intervention, resiliency, recovery and rehabilitation.  http://www.beavercountypa.gov/behavioral-health-and-developmental-services

Rehab Center
Gateway Rehab, GATEWAY REHAB’S MISSION IS TO HELP ALL AFFECTED BY ADDICTIVE DISEASES TO BE HEALTHY IN MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT.  Detox and inpatient treatment  http://www.gatewayrehab.org/locations

Find a meeting
Celebrate Recovery ( Christ Centered Recovery Program) http://www.celebraterecovery.com/
Narcotics Anonymous 
https://www.na.org/
Network of Hope Life Care Program  
http://www.networkofhope.org/

Ambridge - all info below is for the Ambridge Area 
( if your organization is missing or  has outdated informationplease contact us to add or correct) 

NA Meetings ( found via NA.org) : 
Saint John's Lutheran Church, 1320 Church Street
United Presbyterian Church of Ambridge, 823 Maplewood Ave.
First United Methodist Church, 198 7th Street 
Church of The Savior, 420 Maplewood Ave


Need help finding a rehab place: Contact New Hope Community Church 

​Woman only:  Haven of Hope 


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