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10 Takes Back: Medication Collection Event TOMORROW JULY 20, 12:00 - 6:00 PM MDC has partnered with WBIR Channel 10 to host a Medication Collection event tomorrow, July 20 from 12:00 - 6:00 PM, rain or shine! The event will take place in the lower parking lot of WBIR along Edgewood Ave. This is a time where the community can bring any unused or expired medications to make sure they are disposed of safely and properly. Please find all the information about the event below. We encourage you to participate and to invite your friends, family and colleagues to join as well! If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact Deborah Crouse. You can also visit Metro Drug Coalition's Facebook page to share the event with your friends here.  Metro Drug Coalition | 4930 Lyons View Pike | Knoxville TN 37919 | Phone: (865) 588-5550 © 2018 Metro Drug Coalition. All rights reserved. Unsubscribe from this list Forward this email to a friend This project is funded by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.

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