A yearly event that raises awareness for substance abuse recovery will return to Niles in September.

The Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP) 9th Annual Rally for Recovery will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 18th at Eastwood Field.

Games, prizes, a scavenger hunt and more are planned.

The Recovery Walk is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. with registration opening at 11 a.m.

The Trumbull County Combined Health District will also be giving out $100 gift cards to anyone getting the COVID-19 vaccination at the event.

The event will feature Rock & Recovery music from the Summit FM, educational materials about recovery from drug and alcohol abuse, corn hole and other games, a Selfie Booth, Chinese Auction, an "Addiction Memorial," and free lunch. "We will be following CDC protocols for social distancing and mask-wearing," said Thorp.

Anyone interested in becoming involved with ASAP can call 330-675-2765 ext. 119 or by going to www.trumbullhrb.org.