Beacon Briefs: Upcoming happenings on and around campus

Join the Out of the Darkness, for a Walk to Fight Suicide

On Sept. 15 at Kirby Park, Out of the Darkness Greater is hosting a Walk to Fight Suicide. Those interested have the option of either being a walker or a volunteer for the event.

Walkers can register at afsp.org/NEPA and check-ins are at 11 a.m. Volunteers have the option of working from 9 to 11 a.m. or 3 to 4 p.m. and for walkers check-in is 11 a.m.

The walk will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. For more information about the walk should contact Anna Elkin-Wren at 570-262-9104. Those interested in volunteering can contact Michael Healey at 570-332-0290 to sign up for a time.

Shakespeare on the River

The Riverfront Parks Committee presents Shakespeare on the River which will be held on Sept. 12 at 6 p.m in the Northhampton Street Amphitheater Portal. This performance will feature Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield’s “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare” (abridged). Admission is free and open to the public.