Women's self-defense class

Hawthorn Woods police are offering a self-defense class for women. Participants will learn to recognize and respond to dangerous situations and learn techniques to defend themselves from types of attacks most often encountered by women. Classes are 6 to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 5, 6, 12 and 13 in the village barn, 2 Lagoon Drive (off Old McHenry Road, east of Quentin Road) in Hawthorn Woods. Fee is $20 for residents and $25 for nonresidents. Call (847) 438-2349.