DENHAM SPRINGS – Sam’s Club in Denham Springs is hosting a Drug and Alcohol Awareness event Saturday, Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The purpose of the occasion is to educate the public about the harm of opioid and alcohol addiction and to direct them to resources designed to help those affected.

The family-friendly event will feature local law enforcement, firefighter representatives and jambalaya plates, with proceeds going to funding for local sobriety homes.

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