Defense class for women offered

A personal safety and self-defense course for women and girls 12 and up will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. April 30 in the Hillsboro Middle School gym.

“Fearless and Female” will be taught by course creator Cindy Coughenour. The course teaches women, teens, and young girls how to recognize and avoid dangerous situations in their daily lives, and how to fight back if necessary.

Cost is $20 per person. Mothers and daughters are encouraged to take the course together. Registration is available online at https://hillsboroks.recdesk.com/Community/Home.

Additional information is available by contacting Doug Sisk at Hillsboro Recreation Commission at (620) 947-3490, or online at recreation@cityofhillsboro.net.