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Speech disorders is topic
WVIA-TV, Channel 44, will present a live “Call the Doctor” program at 7 tonight on “Speech Disorders.” The program will focus on the causes of speech disorders and the types of therapy available.
Viewers may call in questions during the live show at 1-800-326-9842 or submit questions online at www.wvia.org/live-show-comments.
Autism drive under way
New Story, a provider of private schools and services for children with behavioral and educational challenges, is conducting its “Shine a Light for Autism” campaign throughout April. The campaign, which helps raise awareness and funds for autism research and programs in conjunction with National Autism Awareness month, involves displaying blue light bulbs in front doorways or outdoor light posts on homes and businesses.
New Story is selling 60-watt, blue light bulbs for $3 each, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to a variety of autism charities, including the Autism Coalition of Luzerne and Lackawanna counties.
To learn more about the campaign, or to purchase a light bulb, visit www.newstory.com.
Walk for cancer set
The Luzerne County Community College Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science Department will hold a 5K Run or Fun Walk for Cancer Awareness at 10 a.m. on April 30 on the college’s campus, Nanticoke. Registration opens at 9 a.m. The pre-registration fee is $10 per person or register the day of the event at $15 per person. A free T-shirt will be given to the first 150 registered participants.
Awards will be given to the first overall male and female in the 5K run. Awards also will be given to the top three finishers in the following age groups for males and females in the 5K Run: 19 and younger, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 and older.
For more information, or to register in advance, contact Miranda Costa, race director, at 740-0237 or by email to mcosta@luzerne.edu.