April 27

'CIRCLE OF PARENTS' SUPPORT GROUP meets Mondays, from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at Staples Elementary School Library. Parents with children of all ages welcome. Child care provided. For more information on this free event, call 218-640-7035.

April 28

DEFENSIVE DRIVING REFRESHER COURSE, with instructor Trooper Andy Schmidt, Tuesday, April 28, 5:30-

9:30 p.m., Verndale Public School. To register, call Vickie Thompson, 218-445- 5184.

May 9

CIVILIAN HANDGUN CERTIFICATION COURSE, hosted by Central Lakes College Law Enforcement, Saturday, May 9, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at CLC, Brainerd and off-campus firing range. For info., to register by May 1, call 218- 855-8142.