A lecture about Wheaton residents who fought in World War I will be given from 6:30-8:30 p.m. May 18 at the Mary Lubko Center Memorial Park, 208 W. Union St., Wheaton.

May 18

Taste of the Town: Food for Life

6-10 p.m.

Wilder Mansion, 211 S Prospect Ave., Elmhurst

$60

Taste of the Town: Food for Life is a new event offering samplings of Elmhurst food and drink. Fifteen businesses will sell food and drink sampling and hold cooking demonstrations by local chefs. The Clay Corso Trio will perform. To purchase tickets online go to www.ucca-elmhurst.org or send payment to United Community Concerns Association, 125 W. Church St., Elmhurst. All proceeds will go to provide food to Elmhurst school children and their families.

May 18

Honoring Wheaton’s WWI Heroes

6:30-8:30 p.m.

Mary Lubko Center Memorial Park, 208 W. Union St., Wheaton

Free

A lecture about Wheaton residents who fought in World War I will be given, and there will be a viewing of several of WWI propaganda silent films from 1915-1919.

May 19-May 21

Garden Art Sale

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle

Free with regular arboretum admission

Lawn furniture, wall decor, wind chimes and art to enhance yards and gardens will be for sale. Purchases made at the Garden Art Sale help support The Morton Arboretum work’s to plant and protect trees.

May 20

Architectural Walking Tour

10 a.m.

DuPage County Historical Museum, 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton

$6 for adults and $6 for children

The DuPage County Historical Museum is giving an architectural walking tour to celebrate the City of Wheaton Preservation Week. Participants should wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. Approximately 1.5 miles are covered during the tour. To register or for additional information, call (630) 510-4941.

May 20-May 21

“Alice in Wonderland”

3 p.m. May 20

1 p.m. May 21

McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn

$30 for adults; $20, children; $25, senior citizens

Filled with tea parties, colorful characters and superb dancing, this ballet performance is a perennial audience favorite. For more information, call (630) 942-4000.

May 21

Elmhurst Museum Day

1-5 p.m.

Various locations

Free

Local museums join a worldwide celebration commemorating the important cultural value of museums. Climb aboard the Explore Elmhurst trolley to visit the Elmhurst Art Museum, Elmhurst History Museum, Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art and Wilder Park Conservatory. Each museum will provides family-friendly activities and exhibit tours. Limited free parking will be offered at each location. Complimentary refreshments at Elmhurst History Museum; Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 S. Cottage Hill Ave.; Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E. Park Ave.; Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, 220 S. Cottage Hill Ave., and Wilder Park Conservatory, 225 S. Prospect Ave. For more information, call (630) 833-1457.

May 21

Basics of Fishing

10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Knoch Knolls Nature Center, 320 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville

$19 for residents; $29 for non-residents

This class is for youngsters, 5-11 years old. The basics of fishing – how to rig a pole, bait the hook, cast and handle fish – will be taught. All fishing poles, bait and tackle will be provided. Rain or shine. Parents are invited to watch.

May 24

Get LinkedIN

9 a.m.

Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce, 22 E. First St., Hinsdale

Free

LinkedIn is one of the most valuable social media tools for business owners. Attend this hands-on workshop to learn about ways to connect, share and grow your business through LinkedIn. Bring your phone and laptop. For more information, call (630) 323.3952.

May 24

Percussion Recital

7 p.m.

Faith Lutheran Church, 41 N Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn

Free

Andrew Veit will perform contemporary and classical percussion music. At the recital, the audience will hear music played on drums, vibraphone, found objects (such as cans, bottles, and pipes), and even through spoken voice. The performance is free, but a $10 donation is suggested for the Heartland Marimba Festival, a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching lives through music making in Midwestern communities.