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 22 at the police station, 740 Lakeview Parkway. This class is free and is open to women ages 8 and up (children under 14 must be accompanied by a parent). The instructor is Harriet Johnson, director of the Crystal Lake Hapkido School and a former police officer who is an expert in the field with 35 years teaching experience. 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 call (847) 247-4889 or contact Officer Sharon Joseph at sjoseph@vhills.org.