Highlights: From the Heart of Our Community, is a 30 minute weekly TV show featuring organizations, events, grass-roots efforts and people who move our state and community forward in a positive way.
The show is a collaboration with Kanawha County Schools, Suddenlink Communications and Jim Strawn & Company.
The show airs daily at 8:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. on Suddenlink’s channel 17.
The show airing April 24, 2017 – May 1, 2017 ‘highlights’ the West Virginia Psychiatric Association and the Roark-Sullivan Lifeway Center.
We interviewed Dr. TO Dickey about the WVPA and their upcoming event on May 4, 20017 at LaBelle Theater in South Charleston, WV beginning at 6:30 p.m.
The West Virginia Psychiatric Association (WVPA) is a District Branch of the American Psychiatric Association. The WVPA is comprised of more than 170 psychiatrists from all areas of the state and has been serving West Virginians for more than 50 years.
On May 4th they will be showing the movie “A Beautiful Mind” starring Russell Crowe. The film will be shown at the LaBelle Theater on D Street in So. Charleston, WV beginning at 6:30 p.m. They are offering FREE popcorn and FREE parking. After the movie, there will be a discussion about the the movie and behavioral health.
Call Barbara Samples for more information at 304-388-1020.
We also interviewed Lauren King, Development Director with the Roark-Sullivan Lifeway Center. She discussed their upcoming fundraising event, the 12th Annual Night at the Races. This Kentucky Derby watching event is full of great food, spirited drinks, prizes, Monte Carlo games, contests, dancing and much more.
A special appearance by Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr and Bob Thompson will highlight the evening.
The event is being held at Edgewood Country Club beginning at 5:30 p.m. Laidies find your favorite hat and gentleman put on your fanciest tie and come out the the Derby party of the year.
Call Lauren at 304-550-7768 for tickets. Corporate sponsorships are still available. Tickets are $65 or 2 for $120.
If you would like to learn more about the Highlights TV Show, contact Host and Executive Producer Jim Strawn at 304-541-4756.
