Boating safety class in Arlington Heights

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will offer an eight-hour boating safety course from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, and Saturday, April 20, at West Marine, 63 W. Rand Road in Arlington Heights. Topics over the course of the two sessions will include boating laws, personal safety equipment, safe boat handling, basic navigation, boating problems, towing and storing and more. The cost of the course is $35 per individual or $50 per family. Reservations are required and may be made by calling Marlene Janetka at (630) 860-2975.