Self-defense training classes offered monthly

From staff reports

Self-defense training classes sponsored by Set Free Movement — Venango County Team are being offered on the second Monday of each month this year.

The classes are from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and are being provided by Craig Westover of Westover Protection and chief deputy Merle Giesey of the Venango County Sheriff’s Office.

The classes in February, April, June, August, October and December will be held at the Franklin Alliance Church at 1200 Otter St., and the other classes will be at Crossing Free Methodist Church at 206 Wilson Ave. in Oil City.

Registration is from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Children 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

The classes are free to the public, and questions may be directed to Leah Lake at leahmlake@gmail.com.