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PORTLAND, Ore. – June 7, 2006 – Start out the summer right with an American Red Cross Babysitters Training certificate! The American Red Cross Oregon Trail Chapter and the Vernonia Community PTA is sponsoring two Babysitters Training classes on Saturday, July 1 st and on Tuesday, July 25 th , from 9:00 AM to 3:45 PM at the Vernonia Fire Station.

The Babysitters Training course is designed to teach 11 to 15 year olds everything they need to know to be a great babysitter. The course includes leadership skills, good business practices, basic infant and child care, and responding to first aid emergencies. As a Red Cross trained babysitter, youth gain confidence and valuable employment skills.

Students must be 11 years old in order to be eligible to receive a course completion card. The cost of this class is $35 per student. Scholarships are available to students who qualify for free or reduced lunch.

To register, contact Lisa Brewer at 503-429-4250 or Robin Dennis at 503-429-8041.

What: American Red Cross Babysitters Training, Vernonia Community PTA
Who: 11-15 year olds interested in becoming a great babysitter.
When: Saturday, July 1 st , 9:00-3:45 PM; Tuesday, July 25 th , 9:00-3:45 PM
Where: Vernonia Fire Station, 555 E. Bridge Street , Vernonia , OR 97064
How: Register by contacting Lisa at 503-429-4250 or Robin at 503-429-8041.
Cost: $35 per student.

About American Red Cross
The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization, led by volunteers, that provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Local Red Cross volunteers respond to residential fires and other disasters an average of every 32 hours. All Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from Oregonians. Financial gifts help provide shelter, food, clothing counseling and other immediate assistance to those in need. Call (503) 284-1234 or visit www.redcross-pdx.org.

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American Red Cross, Oregon Trail volunteers respond to house fires every 32 hours on average.
To assist the Red Cross in providing disaster relief, please call (503) 528-5634.
To prepare yourself and your family for fire or other disasters, go to www.redcross-pdx.org