CANINE TRAINING
*Professional dog trainer Alex Brooks presents “Training to Be a Top Dog: Guiding Your Pet to Good Behavior,” 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Palos Heights Public Library, 12501 S. 71st Ave. Free. Reservations required. Call 708-448-4376.
INTERNET SAFETY
*An educational seminar to help parents protect children from Internet dangers, 6 p.m. Thursday at Ludwig School, 710 S. State St., Lockport. Free. Call 815-588-0085.
JOB WORKSHOPS
*A workshop designed to help people improve their job skills and strategies, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at Prairie State College, 202 S. Halsted St., Chicago Heights. Free. Limited seating. Call 708-709-3959.
TAX FORUM
*An open forum to help property owners learn about assessments and how to file a property-tax appeal, 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Village of Bolingbrook Community Center, 201-B Canterbury Lane. Free. Call 815-588-0085.
READING SOLUTIONS
*Dr. Michelle Delehant gives a presentation on how to tell whether your child has difficulty reading, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the New Lenox Public Library, Meeting Room B, 120 Veterans Pkwy. Free. Call 815-485-2605.
FOOD DRIVE
*A food drive benefiting Respond Now, a service agency that provides food and clothing to people in need, will include live music performances, clowns, games and other family-friendly activities, 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Prairie State College, Parking Lot C, 202 S. Halsted St., Chicago Heights. Admission is five or more non-perishable food items. Call 708-709-3500.
RETIREMENT PLANS
*A seminar to help people learn about their retirement plans and options, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday at the New Lenox Public Library, Meeting Room B, 120 Veterans Pkwy. Free. Call 815-485-2605.
