Aug. 7-8: Cerebral Palsy Telethon (Houma)

At the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center, 346 Civic Center Blvd., on Saturday, from 4 to 10 p.m., and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event is free to the public. To volunteer, call 1-800-375-8275. To pledge, call (985) 868-0200 during the broadcast.