Many people who automatically reach for the sunscreen before heading to the beach, park or sports field.

But the Hawaii Skin Cancer Coalition points out that people don’t necessarily think to protect their skin when they head out to wash their cars, walk their children to school, chat outdoors with neighbors or go shopping. All that exposure adds up, so along with the Hawaii Dermatological Society, the coalition will be offering a free skin cancer screening at the Kapiolani Community College farmer’s market from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. The screening will be given on a first come, first served basis, along with sun protection educational resources and materials.

For those who can’t make it, the coalition recommends daily use of sunscreen, along with protective clothing like sun hats and long sleeves and, of course, daily application of sunscreen — those with SPF 15 to 30 block most of the sun’s harmful rays.

For more on the signs and symptoms of skin cancer, call the National Cancer Institute Information Service toll free at 800-4-CANCER, or the American Cancer Society at 800-ACS-2345.