The College of DuPage Student Education Association will host a free Trunk or Treat event 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 23, in College Lot 5 (road near the soccer fields) at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. Open to the community.

individuals with 60 hours of college credit can apply for a short-term substitute (STS) teaching license. The DuPage ROE offers training that is required for this short-term substitute teacher license and must be completed prior to teaching on this license. Training online 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 9, via Zoom. $25 registration fee. Register at: https://bit.ly/2FW3xLc

Get ready for some “spooktacular” fun in DuPage forest preserves! Wagon rides, hikes, haunted tours, and trick or treat!  Visit dupageforest.org, click “Registration & Permits,” and enter the number next to the program’s name.

Learn Word, Excel, or Powerpoint through these weekly free classes offered by the People's Resource Center. Classes meet weekly via Zoom.

In the early 20th century, Sears, Roebuck, and Co., sold kit homes that were delivered by train, then assembled by the homeowner right on the homeowner's lot. Come to the Glen Ellyn History Center at 2 p.m. on November 6 to learn about kit homes from a local expert. Admission $8 for adults; GEHS members $6; students 18 and under $5. www.gehs.org.

On Thursday, November 9, the DuPage Regional Office of Education (ROE) will host a workshop entitled, “Why Not Become a Substitute Teacher?” from 9 to 11 a.m. in the auditorium at 421 N. County Farm Road in Wheaton.

The workshop will lead attendees through the steps required to become a substitute teacher, answer questions and assist those interested in completing an online application utilizing the Educator Licensure Information System.

Practice everyday conversations, improve your pronunciation and gain confidence in a relaxed environment. Ages 18 and up. Starts September 14. Meets Tuesdays. Facilitated by People’s Resource Center.

These classes provide English language learners with life skills and the opportunity to improve speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary development, and grammar. Meets Thursday. Facilitated by People's Resource Center. Ages 18 and up

The Illinois Rental Payment Program (ILRPP) can provide up to $25,000 in emergency rental assistance for families affected by the pandemic. Eligible households may receive up to 15 months of assistance from June 2020 through August 2021.

The Dental Clinic at DuPage County Dental Clinic is open for individuals who meet the Health Department income guidelines. Locations in Wheaton and Lombard. All Medicaid accepted. Low-cost fees.

Help getting a job, free one-to-one career coaching, up to $10,000 in training/certification grants at workNet DuPage Career Center.

Online tutoring, book pick-up, creative art projects, reading suggestions, science ideas, and lots more is available online from the Glen Ellyn Public Library.

Lekotek is a family-centered play program designed to help families in the development of children with special needs from birth to 8 years old. Private, customized therapeutic play sessions give families the guidance and support they need to learn and engage in purposeful play together. Through the Western DuPage Special Recreation Association