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Community briefs May 8, 2008

Cancer Society sets two free screenings



The American Cancer Society, American Academy of Dermatology and Humility of Mary Health Partners will have two free skin cancer screenings this month.

The first is from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at St. Elizabeth’s Boardman Cancer Center, 8401 Market Street in Boardman.

The second is from 6 to 8 p.m. May 20 at St. Joseph’s Cancer Center, 667 Eastland Ave. SE, in Warren, Ohio.

The  free screenings are available to those who are not currently under the care of a dermatologist.

They are part of a national campaign to encourage early detection and to teach prevention.

Individuals must call 330-480-3151 or 877-700-4647. to schedule an appointment. No walk-ins are permitted.  For more information about sun safety or skin cancer, call the American Cancer Society toll free anytime at 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit the Web site at www.cancer.org

Goddard State Park announces programs



SANDY LAKE — Maurice K. Goddard State Park, Sandy Lake, is holding several events this month. Unless otherwise stated, all will meet or start in the marina’s Environmental Learning Classroom. They are:

• “Going Native” — 10:30 to noon Saturday.

• “Bluebirds for Mom” — 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Cost is $10. Reservations are needed.

• Falling Run trail hike — 10 to 11:30 a.m. May 24 at Falling Run trail head.

• Canoe and kayak hike — 10 to 11:30 a.m. May 25.

• Bike hike — 9 to 11 a.m. May 26.

Registration or info: 724-253-3296.

ABATE to rally in Pa. for motorcyclist rights



HARRISBURG – The Alliance of Bikers Aimed Toward Education will hold its 31st Annual Motorcyclist Rights Rally at 1 p.m. May 19, at the state capitol in Harrisburg. The event will kick off the 2008 riding season with a proclamation by the governor, designating May as Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month.

Kevin Snyder, state coordinator of ABATE of Pennsylvania, will speak on the legislative challenges facing motorcyclists in 2008, one of which includes a proposal to reinstate a helmet requirement.

Rep. Harry Readshaw will give an update on his Readshaw’s Raiders project, and will thank ABATE for its continued support of the Ride to Gettysburg.

ABATE has raised $65,000 for the restoration of Gettysburg’s monuments and the historic Daniel Lady Farm.

Following the introduction of speakers will be the presentation of ABATE of PA’s prestigious Clarence D. Bell Scholarship awards.

A commemorative patch will be given to the first 1,000 bikers on Rally Day.

For information on ABATE of PA or the Rights Rally, visit www.abatepa.org, or call 717-731-8955.

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