Flagler OARS Hosts Halloween Soiree to Celebrate Recovery and Community

BUNNELL, Fla. - Oct. 16, 2025 - PRLog -- Flagler OARS (Open Arms Recovery Services) invites the community to a festive Halloween Soiree on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 1 Enterprise Dr #1, Bunnell, FL 32110. This family-friendly event celebrates recovery, community connection, and the spirit of the season in a sober, welcoming environment.

The Halloween Soiree offers a unique opportunity for individuals, families, and friends to enjoy a day of festivities while supporting Flagler OARS' mission to provide education, support, and peer services to those impacted by substance use disorder.

The event will feature live music and entertainment, a costume contest with prizes, a pumpkin carving contest, finger foods and kid-friendly activities and games.

"This event embodies our vision of creating a stigma-free community where everyone belongs," said Pam Birtolo, Director of Flagler OARS. "We're excited to offer a fun, inclusive celebration that brings people together in a sober setting and shows that recovery is something to celebrate."

The Halloween Soiree is open to all community members, whether they are in recovery, supporting a loved one, or simply looking for a unique way to celebrate the season. The event emphasizes Flagler OARS' core values of integrity, dignity, compassion, belonging, and optimism.

Flagler OARS serves as a recovery harbor for individuals and families in Flagler County affected by substance use disorder, offering peer support, community education, and resources for long-term recovery.

All are welcome to attend this free community event. For more information about Flagler OARS and the Halloween Soiree, please visit flagleroars.org or contact 386.569.7930.

Flagler OARS is located at 1 Enterprise Dr., Bunnell, FL 32110, and can be reached at https://flagleroars.org/ or 386-233-3444. Discover & Recover St. Johns County, a sister organization, provides recovery support services to community members in St. Johns County.

About Flagler OARS

Flagler OARS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing education, support, and peer services to individuals and families impacted by substance use disorder in Flagler County. Through compassion, community engagement, and evidence-based programming, Flagler OARS works to create a stigma-free environment that fosters long-term recovery and hope.

Flagler OARS currently distributes over 400 boxes of Narcan monthly and provides a variety of recovery support groups throughout Flagler County. The organization continues to work with local businesses, schools, and community organizations to expand recovery-friendly initiatives countywide. For the month of June, 2025, they provided support to 361 individuals, distributed 5,496 Narcan doses, participated in 52 events and hosted/coordinated an additional 34 events - totalling 431.75 hours - and facilitated 20 groups - fostering connection and healing.