The Great Bend Recreation Commission and Barton County Farm Bureau will be hosting a “Defensive Driving Course” on March 8 through March 9, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Great Bend Activity Center located at 2715 18th St.This class will be taught by Steve Billinger, Barton County Sheriff’s Department. After participants attend this course, most insurance companies will lower premiums for participants that receive certificates at the end of the class. Participants must attend both days to complete the course.