Women’s self-defense class

The Vernon Hills Police Department will host a women’s self-defense class from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 24 at the Vernon Hills police department, 754 Lakeview Parkway. This class is free and is open to female residents of Vernon Hills, age 8 and up (children under 14 must be accompanied by a parent). The instructor will be Harriet Johnson, director of the Crystal Lake Hapkido School. Johnson is a former police officer and is an expert in self-defense, with more than 35 years of teaching experience in all aspects of self-defense and use of weapons. Topics include basic principles of survival and awareness; vulnerable areas of the body; psychology of fear and how to make it work for you; and the basic principles of self-defense. To register or for more information, call (847) 247-4889 or contact Officer Sharon Joseph at sjoseph@vhills.org.