WALK WITH A DOC: Youngstown State University’s Bitonte College of Health and Human Services continues its commitment to public health through the Walk with a Doc program, a free community wellness initiative at the Southern Park Mall.

The program takes place 10 to 11 a.m. on the first Thursday of each month and is led by YSU physical therapy faculty and students. Each session begins with a brief health talk before participants join in a walk around the mall. The events are designed to promote fitness, wellness and preventive care in a fun and social environment. Thursday’s topic is Lung Health.

Walk with a Doc is part of an international nonprofit founded in 2005 to encourage healthier lifestyles through movement and conversation with medical professionals. The walks are free and open to the public. All ages and fitness levels are welcome, and no registration is required

BOOK SALE: The Friends of the East Palestine Memorial Public Library is hosting its annual book sale 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and and Saturday in the library basement, 309 N. Market St., East Palestine.

There will be a special preview night 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday. The cost of admission is $5 on Thursday. Admission is free on Friday and Saturday.

A “bag sale” is being offered for $5 (the Friends will provide the bag) and is featured each day. There are a wide variety of books, DVDs, books on tape, puzzles and games. This year, there also are individually priced specialty books.