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Brookdale Music offers "Music for Children Ages 2 to 4," a new class in which children have the opportunity to discover rhythm instruments, find their singing voice, dance and learn basic music concepts and listening skills.

Classes are held from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Fridays, from Oct. 30 through Dec. 11. Instructor Linda Kaufman holds degrees from Southeast Missouri State and the Moody Bible Institute.

Cost is $90, plus $10 registration. Additional children $60 each with no registration fee. Parents are welcome to stay.

Brookdale Music & Education Center is at Pebblewood Plaza, 1550 N. Route 59, Naperville. Call 630-983-5100 or visit www.brookdalemusic.com .

Kelly N. Torrico of Naperville has graduated from the Army ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) Leader's Training Course at Fort Knox, Ky.

The four-week course is a leadership internship for cadets that can lead to the ultimate goal of becoming an Army officer.

Torrico is a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Add enriching new experiences to your life by volunteering with the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County.

Learn how to get started at an informational session from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the district's headquarters within Danada Forest Preserve, 3S580 Naperville Road, Wheaton.

The district offers countless ways to volunteer, from one-time events to long-term commitments. And whether it's over the course of one afternoon or one year, volunteers make an important impact.

Call 630-933-7681 or visit www.dupageforest.com .