Individuals and families in recovery from the effects of substance abuse or addiction are invited to attend a rally and celebration. The event will take place, rain or shine, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, at Capitol Park in Augusta.

Live music, recovery topic forums, children’s activities and free refreshments will be offered, and all who attend will receive a free T-shirt. For information, contact the Maine Alliance for Addiction Recovery at 458-4366 or go to www.masap.org and click on the “recovery” link.

The celebration in Augusta coincides with “Rally for Recovery” events across the country. Information on the national agenda is available at www.face

sandvoicesofrecovery.org.