Health & fitness

One-on-One Career Counseling: 9-11:30 a.m. June 19; Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St. Meet with a professional career counselor from Jewish Vocational Service. Visit events at www.dppl.org for July and August dates. Registration required. Call (847) 376-2787.

Rigpa Spiritual Care Program: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 21 and 22; Cancer Wellness Center, 215 Revere Drive, Northbrook. A day for health care professionals and caregivers. $150 per person Visit www.cancerwellness.org for registration information. Lunch is included. (847) 509-9595.

Cancer survivor celebration: 1-4 p.m. June 22; Arlington Heights Senior Center, Central at Wilke. Family, friends and staff invited. Food, games, DJ, dancing. Free raffles. Bring a salad, appetizer or dessert to share. R.S.V.P. to (847) 618-6660.

Girls' Self-Defense Workshop: 3:30-6:30 p.m., June 24, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. For girls ages 13-19. Registrants under the age of 18 must submit a parental permission slip. Call (847) 634-3650 or visit www.vapld.info.

Mental illness programs: 7:30 p.m. June 25; NAMI-Northwest Suburban, 3350 Salt Creek Lane, Arlington Heights. Svetlanna Kostantinovic of Alexian Bros. Center for Mental Health, will explain day treatment and recovery group programs for those with mental illness.

Break Bad Habits: 7-8:30 p.m., June 26, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Learn to make small changes in daily life that easily become healthier habits. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit www.vapld.info.