Alcohol abuse subject of Airway Heights meeting
April is Alcohol Awareness Month. On Tuesday, April 18, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. the Washington State Al-Anon Family Groups, District 2 Public Outreach will be presenting “Do You Love an Alcoholic? Al-Anon is For You.” The presentation will be at Spokane County Library Airway Heights Branch located at 1213 S. Lundstrom St. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 16.3 million people aged 12 or older are heavy alcohol users in the United States. It is estimated that for each of these problem drinkers, there are six friends and/or family members who are affected by the drinker. One in four children deal with the disastrous effects of a parent’s alcoholism.
During April Alcohol Awareness Month, Al-Anon shines a light on the people who are affected by a love one’s drinking. While alcohol may be a legal substance, when it is abused it causes devastating effects for the drinkers and their loved ones.
At the April 18 meeting, three panelists will share about how Al-Anon helps friends and families of problem drinkers. Question and answer time, free literature and light refreshments will be provided. Helping professionals, students planning to become helping professionals and others interested in learning about Al-Anon family groups are welcome to attend.
Please RSVP for the meeting at D2Outreach@aol.com.
County offering women’s self-defense classes
Spokane County Sheriff’s Office is offering two “Introduction to Women’s Self-Defense” classes on April 22. The classes are $25 each at time of registration, and take place from 8 a.m. – noon and 1 – 5 p.m. at the SCSO training center, 6011 North Chase Road in Newman Lake.
This class is an introduction to women’s self-defense tactics including deterrents, avoidance and detection of a personal attack. Class includes a hands-on portion where students learn basic self-defense maneuvers. The women’s self-defense course is open to the public, and will be led by SCSO defensive tactics instructors.
The class is for all females ages 14 and up, with maximum class size at 20, so early registration is encouraged. Please bring note taking material, athletic gear/shoes and a water bottle and towel.
Email registration to SCSOTraining@spokanesheriff.org, and include name, email address, phone number and which training session you prefer, morning or afternoon. If others are attending with you, please include their information as well.
Please make check to Spokane County Sheriff’s Office – Training, and mail to the training center address.
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