Autism symposium

Lee University will host its 10th annual Southeastern Autism Symposium, "Diamonds are Forever ... So is Autism: From Rough Cut to Precious Gem," 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Thursday, June 21, and 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Friday, June 22, in the Helen DeVos College of Education. Keynote speaker is Dr. Vincent Carbone, noted for his autism research and treatment. A variety of breakout sessions will be offered. For information, contact Karen Brown at 614-8192 or karenbrown@leeuniversity.edu.

Autism event

The movie "Mirror Mirror," a sensory-friendly film, will be presented at 10 a.m., Saturday, at UEC Theaters 14, 137 Pleasant Grove Road, S.W., Cleveland, Tenn. Cost is $5 per person over age 2. Lights in the theater will be raised and the sound lowered for this showing. Concessions available or bring own snack food. For information, call 260-1115.

Walk benefits Partnership

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes challenges men to walk one mile in high heels, Saturday, at Coolidge Park. This event, presented by Parkridge Health System, will benefit Partnership's Sexual Assault Center. March begins at 10 a.m., registration starts at 9 a.m. Registration available online at www.walkamilechatt.com. Cost: $30 for men, $10 for women. Children 12 and under are free. For information, call 697-3828.

Healing workshop

Well Nest Chattanooga will offer "Elements of Healing" workshop, 1-3:30 p.m., April 28. Therapist Dr. Rick Pimental-Habib, director of Well Nest, and healer Stephen Cavitt will facilitate. Cost is $25. To register, e-mail drrick@wellnestchattanooga.com or Stephen@stephencavitt.com.

Cystic fibrosis walk/fun run

The 8th annual Great Strides Walk and Fun Run to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will be from 1 to 5 p.m., Sunday, April 22, at Greenway Farms in Hixson. Registration begins at 1 p.m.; walk/fun run at 2 p.m. Earn prizes. Silent auction, kids corner, music, food after walk. To register, visit http://greatstrides.cff.org, select the "Tennessee Chapter," then choose Chattanooga, or contact Tiffany Kerns at 255-1167.

Massage therapy for cancer patients

To reduce stress and promote healing, free massage therapy for cancer patients undergoing treatment is available every Wednesday and Thursday at the Center for Cancer Support at Memorial Hospital and every Tuesday at the Center for Cancer Support at Memorial Hospital Hixson. Call 495-7778 for an appointment.

NAMI speaker

The Chattanooga Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness will hold its free Speaker's Forum, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, at Joe Johnson Center, 420 Bell Ave., North Shore district. The speaker is Chuck Courtright, criminal justice liaison. For information call 899-6922 or visit www.namichattanooga.org.

CHEO meeting

The Complementary Health Education Organization meeting from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, at Eastgate Mall, will be the Specialty Share, offering free sample treatments and sessions including cardiovascular screening, foot reflexology and more. For information, contact Donna McMillan, 629-1935 or DMReiki@yahoo.com.

Hearing loss

The Hearing Loss Association Chattanooga Chapter program topic for 2 p.m., Sunday, is captioned telephones, presented by Jennifer Thorpe. Meeting is at the Ronald McDonald House. Realtime captioning and loop system provided. Visit www.hearingchattanooga.org for details.

Medicare class

The Tennessee Insurance Assistance Program will offer a free "Welcome to Medicare" class at Eastgate Town Center, 2-5 p.m., April 19 and 26. Class is led by Katherlyn Geter, the Regional SHIP coordinator at the Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability. Registration is required. RSVP to 877-801-0044. For information, visit www.setaaad.org or email kgeter@sedev.org.

Items for this column are due the Friday before Thursday's publication date. Write to Linda Weaver, P.O. Box 1447, Chattanooga, TN 37401-1447; fax 668-5071; e-mail lweaver@timesfreepress.com.