• Bullying Exposed: This Ends Today! This program for adults and teens aims to eradicate bullying behavior. It offers a hands-on exploration of how to transform youthful energy into confidence and understanding to let young people develop a healthier perspective on peers and adversity. 7:30pm Oct. 18. $30. Reservations required. The Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge Rd., Ridgefield, Conn. 203-428-5795.ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Launching a Creative Business. This “Bank on Your Bliss” workshop features Nancy Soriano, former editor of Country Living magazine, who presents a step-by-step guide for launching a creative business. It’s a chance to learn, ask questions and make connections. 7-9pm Oct. 4. $60. Reservations required. Groove Performing Arts, 108 Chatsworth Ave., Larchmont. 834-3383. findgroove.com.
• The Secret of Parenting: What Works and What Doesn’t. A “Heard in Rye” presentation by Anthony Wolf Ph.D., a child psychologist and the author of numerous child-rearing books, including the widely acclaimed Get Out of My Life, But First Could You Drive Me and Cheryl to the Mall. Wolf is known for giving practical and helpful parenting advice with humor and a real understanding for what goes on in real people’s homes. 7:30pm Oct. 4. FREE. Open to the public, Reservations not required. Rye Middle School, 3 Parsons St., Rye. heardinrye.org.
• Tug of Wills: How to Manage Difficult Behavior. A workshop with professional parent educator Aleta Koman gives parents advice on some general principles of discipline. 10am-noon Oct. 21. $10. Reservations required. Rosenthal JCC Yorktown Branch, 2966 Crompond Rd., Yorktown. 741-0333. rosenthaljcc.org.
