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Babysitter training offered

The Wyoming Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross is offering a babysitter training class for boys and girls ages 11 to 15 years old from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday at the chapter house, 256 N. Sherman St., Wilkes-Barre. Cost is $40.

The class will focus on essential caregiving and decision-making skills as well as safety tips to prevent and respond to emergencies. Pre-registration is required by calling 823-7161, ext. 328.

Breast cancer event set

The PA Breast Cancer Coalition and the PA Association of Community Bankers will hold a Home Run Derby from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 15 at PNC Field, Moosic. The event will raise funds and awareness for the group.

Teams of four can register for $500. Each team will receive event shirts, souvenir team photos and gift bags. Points will be based on where the ball lands in terms of a hit to the infield, a hit to the outfield, a hit to the back wall and a home run. Individuals may also take a swing against breast cancer for $125. A statewide single-batter winner will be named at the end of the month.

To register, visit www.PAHomeRunDerby.org or contact Heather Hibshman, at 800-377-8828, ext. 102 or [email protected] .

Swim classes offered

The Wyoming Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross is offering Learn-To-Swim classes at the Forty Fort pool in three sessions that run July 5-14, July 19-28, and Aug. 2-11. Cost is $60 for each session and includes six, 45-minute classes.

Pre-registration is required by calling 823-7161, ext. 328.

Talk on bariatric surgery

The Northeast Bariatric Center will hold a free information session at 4 p.m. on June 14 at the Hazleton General Hospital, Office and Education Building. Dr. Michael Bono, general and bariatric surgeon and medical director of the Northeast Bariatric Center, will review morbid obesity and weight loss surgery options.

Space is limited and reservations are required by calling 501-6322.