This high-energy, beat-powered class teaches children and parents one of the most exciting forms of contemporary dance.

Kids learn how tasty, simple and pleasant French cooking can be, bring home samples, and can recreate at home. For reservation information call (312) 337-1070.

Search for animal clues on the trails and discover animal behaviors by following their trails.

The show will open Jan. 18, with performances Jan. 18-20 and 25-27. Tickets are on sale at the Naperville Park District at www.napervilleparks.org and at the Administration Building, 320 W. Jackson Ave., and at the new 95th Street Center, located at 2244 W. 95th St.

Stage production presented by American Eagle Productions.

The Storybook Mom, Nili Yelin, reads to families and teaches the adults storytelling techniques to help promote literacy at home. Free snacks and book giveaway at the end of each session. Register at www.companies-that-care.org/tt-story-time.org.

Exhibit includes numerous artifacts, photographs and other documentary items that tell the story of Chicago's iconic candy makers, including Snickers, Lemonheads, Butterfingers and Cracker Jack.

Interactive learning centers include a barn slide, apple orchard and chicken coop. Maggie, a life-sized fiberglass milking cow sponsored by Golden Oaks Farm in Wauconda, will be the focus of the new exhibit. Maggie is over five feet tall and features a working udder that recirculates the water that children "milk."

Fun and healthful activities include free chair massages, manicures, cholesterol screenings, and children's arts and crafts.

Afternoon includes hands-on actvities, live science demonstrations and experiments for kids.