PLANNING AHEAD

READING

Enjoy hearing “Prince Frog. . . In Search of a Dragon’s Tale.” San Juan Capistrano Regional Library. 2 p.m. Thursday. Free. (949) 493-1752.

DIABETES

Learn about ways to deal with diabetes. Anaheim Memorial Hospital, Diagnostic Testing Center. Wednesday. 3:30 to 6 p.m. Free. (714) 999-3878.

PARROTS

Hear parrot tales and see performances by live birds. Westminster Library, 8180 13th St. 3 p.m. Thursday. Free. (714) 893-5057.

GARDENS

Get a free tour of the Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site. Sundays through September. 2 p.m. 4600 Virginia Road, Long Beach. Free. (562) 570-1755.

Need More Information?

Health-related events and support groups are listed in Monday’s Health section. Lectures, social events and volunteer opportunities appear in this section on Tuesday. Books and author events run in this section on Wednesday. Garden events and clubs are in Saturday’s Home Design.