Edgecombe Events should be submitted by noon the day before publication. Items eligible include notices of local meetings and activities of non-profit organizations, clubs, schools and civic groups in the community. Information should be brief and typewritten, neatly printed or via e-mail. Questions? Call Shannon Keith at 823-3106 or e-mail: skeith@dailysoutherner. com. Leave a daytime contact phone number.

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CPR Courses

An Instructor’s Training Course for Adult/Child/Infant CPR, First Aid and AED will be offered from 6-10 p.m. on Aug. 1, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug. 2 and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug. 3 at the Red Cross office at 326 S. Franklin St. in Rocky Mount. This is a full weekend course. Cost is $200. For more information call 977-1720.

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Babysitter Training

An Instructor's Training Course for Babysitter's Training will be offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Red Cross office at 326 S. Franklin St. in Rocky Mount. Cost is $150. For more information call 977-1720.

Walking Tours

The Edgecombe County Arts Council will offer Walking Tours through the Tarboro Historic District. The tours will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Saturdays and at 3 p.m. on Sundays. Cost is $5 per person and free for students. For more information call 823-4159 or 641-6465.

Dancers and Drummers

The African Dance Group is looking for dancers and drummers. They will perform at the 2nd Saturday on Sept. 13. All ages, female and males are welcomed. The cutoff date is Aug. 9 and rehersals start Aug. 11. Contact Linda Joyner at 314-7500.

Swimming Lessons

The Harrison Family YMCA will begin youth and adult swimming lessons for all skill levels on Aug. 2. For more information call 972-9622.

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