Events :: Vernon Rocks

Vaping, What You Should Know

March 25, 2019 /

The Vernon ROCKS Coalition and Rockville Public Library are partnering to bring you: Vaping, What You Should Know. This presentation will educate parents on the prevalence of teen vaping, the risks associated, and provide tips to talk to your children...

April Narcan Training

March 12, 2019 /

The Vernon ROCKS Coalition is hosting a FREE Narcan Training with the Rockville Public Library and Climb Medical. Narcan, also known as Naloxone, is a prescription medication that blocks the effects of opioids (including heroin and prescription drugs) and reverses...

Community Basketball Tournament 11.16.18

November 1, 2018 /

Vernon ROCKS hosted its Second Annual Vernon Community Basketball Tournament on November 16, 2018. The event took place on Friday after school, providing youth with a safe, healthy activity to start their weekend. The tournament included 9th-12th grade students playing...

Drug Take Back October 2018

October 9, 2018 /

Vernon ROCKS hosted its third DEA Drug Take Back event on October 27, 2018 at Walgreens (188 Union Street, Vernon)! Vernon ROCKS thanks its partner agencies, the Vernon Police Department and Walgreens, who we couldn't have pulled off this event...

Join us at National Night Out 8/7/18!

July 31, 2018 /

Vernon ROCKS is excited to be a community sponsor and participant in this year's National Night Out (NNO) event in Vernon. This year's event will take place in the St. Bernard Church Parking Lot in Rockville from 5pm-8pm. The event...

First Annual Coalition Luncheon

June 22, 2018 /

On June 20, 2018 we held our First Annual Coalition luncheon to celebrate the coalition's successes over the past year and a half. In addition, Lieutenant Bill Meier was awarded Vernon ROCKS Coalition Member of the Year for his hard...

Narcan Training

May 1, 2018 /

Narcan or Naloxone is a prescription medication that can save the life of someone who has overdosed on opioids. Don't miss the opportunity to learn more about it and how to properly use it at our Narcan training on May...

Drug Take Back

April 16, 2018 /

One way to prevent opioid addiction is to get rid of excess prescription medication. We are partnering with the Vernon Police Department, North Central District Health Department and Walgreens Pharmacy for a DEA Drug Take Back. Take your unwanted or...

Rockville ROCKS!

April 16, 2018 /

Join us on May 12 to kick off National Prevention Week with Rockville ROCKS! You won't want to miss the: face painting • dental van • child safety information • crafts • free throw contest • car seat demonstration • Hidden in Plain Sight...

Greater Vernon Healthfest

March 29, 2018 /

Come see Vernon ROCKS at the Greater Vernon Healthfest on April 7th and 8th from 10am to 4 pm! Tickets are sold at the door for $5.00 and children under 16 are free. We will be providing information about substance...