Thanks to a grant from First 5 Kern, the Make A Splash program will be offering free Pediatric First Aid and CPR and Water Safety courses for parents, grandparents, expectant parents, and childcare providers of children ages 0-5. Classes will be held at McMurtrey Aquatic Center, 1325 Q Street, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on July 8, August 5, and September 9. You must pre-register in person at McMurtrey Aquatic Center. Participants must be 12 years and up to participate.

   For more information, please call McMurtrey at 661-852-7430 or visit www.bakersfieldparks.us.