SCHERERVILLE | The Schererville Police Department will sponsor a free women's self-defense class next week.

The class is scheduled from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Schererville Police Department. Check-in is at 6 p.m. at Town Court. Advance registration is required.

Pick up an application or download one from the town Web site, http://www.schererville.org, click on the Police Department link and click Downloads. Completed applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. Nov. 2 at the department, 25 E. Joliet St.

Class size is limited to 50 people, with priority to Schererville residents. Nonrestrictive clothing is recommended.

For more information, call Detective Cmdr. Peggi Calderaro at (219) 322-5000. - By Times Staff