The Zonta Club of the Coos Bay Area is hosting a complimentary workshop to help women learn self-defense techniques on Saturday, January 25 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Prosper Gym at Southwestern Oregon Community College. Participation is free and open to the public. The workshop will be presented by members of local law enforcement agencies. “Zonta’s mission is focused on improving the lives of women in our community,” explains Christie Noggle, Workshop Coordinator. “We are excited to provide this helpful information to interested local women.” To register for the workshop, contact Christie Noggle at znbnog@gmail.com or Michele Eberhardt at 541-888-8249. Zonta is an international service organization of executive and professional men and women working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy.