MAY 24 -- Free Vessel Safety Check, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., performed by the Cary Flotilla of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Shearon Harris Lake, Jordan Lake, Seaforth Ramp. Fee: Free. Information: (919) 846-6194.

FISHING

SATURDAY -- Great Outdoor Provision Co. fly-fishing class, Clearwater Lake, Chapel Hill; Comprehensive one-day course covers equipment, knots, techniques for cold water, warm water, salt water. Fee: $175, includes book, lunch. Information: (919) 833-1741, http://greatoutdoorprovision.com/events/fishing-classes/.

SATURDAY -- 24th Annual Piedmont Crappie Classic, first light to 2 p.m.; Falls Lake, Rollingview Marina., details. Fee: $20 per angler. Information: Phil McCarson (919) 471-1571, philsflags@msn.com, www.geocities.com/piedmontcrappieclassics.

BANQUETS

MAY 8 -- Triangle chapter of Coastal Conservation Association - North Carolina, 6:30 p.m., Wake County Shrine Club, 6015 Lead Mine Road, Raleigh: Fee: advance single $60, couple $85; at door $65, $95. Each ticket includes CCA membership, dinner, open bar. Information: John Olin (919) 740-7456, Dave Hawkins (919) 971-365.

MISCELLANY

TUESDAY -- Marine Fisheries Commission Southeast Regional Advisory Committee meeting, 6 p.m., Dept. of Environmental and Natural Resources Regional Field Office, 127 Cardinal Dr., Wilmington. Committee will receive brief updates on MFC activities, discuss oyster relay issues and review issues of gill net disturbance in Primary Nursery Areas. Information: Rich Carpenter (910) 796-7291, www.ncfisheries.net.

SHOOTING

MAY 17 -- NRA Basic Pistol Course, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sir Walter Gun Club, 2507 Hester Rd., Creedmoor; Fee: $100. Information: (919) 521-8904, www.sirwaltergunclub.com.