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BOATING
SEPT. 13 -- Boating Safety Course, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Nationwide Insurance Center, 4001 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh: new Coast Guard-approved course. Fee: $35; register in advance. Information: (919) 781-5917, cgaux911pe@bell south.net.
WEDNESDAYS, SEPT. 17-NOV. 4-- Boating Skills and Seamanship course for powerboaters, 7 p.m., Middle Creek Community Center, Apex, 123 Middle Creek Park Ave., Apex. Fee: $45; register in advance. Information: (919) 781-5917, cgaux911pe@bellsouth.net.
FISHING
SEPT. 27-- "Steelheading Made Easy" seminar on steelhead fishing, 11 a.m., Orvis Raleigh, 3701 Sumner Blvd., Raleigh. Fee: free. Information: (919) 792-9200, www.orvis.com.
OCT. 9-12 -- Outer Banks Surf Fishing School, Comfort Inn, 8031 Old Oregon Inlet Road, Nags Head: classroom and beach instruction with Joe Malat and Mac Currin. Fee: $295; limit 25 students. Information: Mac Currin (919) 881-0049, mcurrin@bellsouth.net, www.joemalat.com.
MISCELLANY
SUNDAY -- Reach for the Green golf tournament, 1:30-7:30 p.m., Crooked Creek Golf Club, 4621 Shady Greens Dr., Fuquay-Varina: captain's choice format, giveaways, prizes. Benefits Cape Fear River Branch of Quality Deer Management Association. Fee: $100 individual, $350 foursome. Information: Guy or Judy Gardner (919) 552-9449, greaterthan8@yahoo.com, www.capefear-qdma.org.
SHOOTING
TUESDAY-SEPT. 11 -- Concealed Carry Handgun License Course, 5-9 p.m. each evening, Wake County Firearms Education & Training Center indoor public range, 3921 Old Holly Springs-Apex Road, Apex. Fee: $75. Information: (919) 303-5192, www.wakegov.com/firingrange.
SEPT. 13 -- Range Safety Orientation Course, required for membership, 6:30 p.m., Wake County Firearms Education & Training Center indoor public range. Fee: $15-$25. Information: (919) 303-0851, www.wakegov.com/firingrange.
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