The Hopkinton Police Department is sponsoring a free Rape Aggression Defense Systems Training class for females ages 14 and up on five Mondays, Sept. 27 through Nov. 1 (no class Oct. 11), from 6-9 p.m., at Hopkinton Middle School’s Doyle Gym. The program teaches and emphasizes awareness, avoidance and physical self defense. All sizes and physical capabilities are welcome. Participants must attend all five classes. For more information or to enroll, email Officer Matt Santoro at msantoro@hopkintonpd.org or call 508-497-3401, ext. 1259, and provide a name, email and phone number.