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Free mammograms

Youngstown

The Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center, 1044 Belmont Ave., will host a free health screening and mammogram from 4:30 to 7 p.m. next Wednesday for women age 40 to 64 who are uninsured or underinsured and meet financial eligibility. Screening will include a health- history assessment, blood-pressure screening, breast exam and mammogram. A limited number of appointments are available. Preregister by calling 330-480-2763. Registration deadline is today.

School staff training

YOUNGSTOWN

Ohio Police Officers Training Association and the Ohio Attorney General’s Office will conduct an Active School Shooters Training Course from 8 a.m. to noon June 18 at St. Thomas Aquinas High School, 2121 Reno Drive NE, in Louisville. Sponsor is the Office of Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Youngstown. The goal is to empower school staff to intervene with students who could pose a danger and to promote communication with local law enforcement. The course will cover the Five Phases of the Active School Shooters as developed by Dan Marcou. Registration must be made by Friday by calling Cheryl Zalac at 330-744-8451, ext. 293, or emailing czalac@youngstowndiocese.org.

Coitsville work-study

COITSVILLE

Coitsville Township trustees will have a work-study session at 5 p.m. today at the administration building.

Pride parade Saturday

Youngstown

The Youngstown Gay Pride Parade steps off at noon Saturday at Woodland Avenue, and will proceed to Market Street and Central Square. The theme is “Embracing Diversity.” Anyone is invited to march, including military personnel and local business representatives. The parade is the highlight of the 5th Annual Youngstown Gay Pride Festival downtown, which starts Friday. For information or to pledge support, go to pride-youngstown.org or call 330-799-1240.

Can attend church

YOUNGSTOWN

Judge James C. Evans of Mahoning County Common Pleas Court has granted permission for Larry Dawson, 24, of Wesley Avenue, to attend church services for 21/2 hours Sundays. Dawson is charged in the death of his son, Rayvon, on Dec. 12. He signed a waiver of speedy trial Monday; his June 10 trial date is expected to be postponed.