July 23. The Cornelius Police Dept. is hosting “Know Before you Go” for new boaters at the Joshua Murray Boating Safety and Education Initiative at Blythe Landing July 27 from 8 am to 2:30 pm.

The course will be taught by District 5 Southern Region United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. Lunch is included.

To register: https://form.jotform.com/241716543754157

For more information, email George Brinzey at gbrinzey@corneliuspd.org.

All people born after Jan. 1, 1988, must have a state-approved boater safety certification if they are operating a vessel on the waters of North Carolina.