The N.C. ABC Commission is holding a series of free Responsible Alcohol Seller/Server Program classes to educate businesses with alcohol permits and their employees about the responsible sales and service of alcoholic beverages. This is part of a region wide campaign to highlight April as Alcohol Awareness Month.

Businesses or organizations with alcohol permits, applicants seeking alcohol permits, bartenders, servers, employees or festival volunteers who serve alcoholic beverages and members of the general public are welcome to attend. This is a free program.

Here is the class lineup:

• 9-11 a.m., Wednesday, April 25, courtroom in Canton Town Hall.

• 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, United Community Bank, Bryson City.

• 9-11 a.m., Thursday, April 26, Highlands Recreation Park, Highlands.

• 2-4 p.m., Thursday, April 26, community room Clay County Health Department, Hayesville.