Lawrence Memorial Hospital and other community agencies will mark the Great American Smokeout on Nov. 17 with a variety of activities.

Free lung function screenings, displays and information from local agencies about assistance to stop smoking will be in the hospital auditorium from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dr. Charles Yockey will be sharing motivating tips and information on how to stop smoking from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

In addition, LMH will offer an American Cancer Society “Fresh Start” stop smoking program from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Mondays from Nov. 21 to Dec. 5. The program will focus on techniques to stop smoking.

All events are free, but advance registration is requested. Call ConnectCare at 749-5800 or go online at www.lmh.org and click on the events and education link.