“Foraging for Wild Edibles” is presented by David Brooks of the Spring Valley Nature Center to the Bloomingdale Garden Club from 6:15 to 8:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, at St. Paul Church, 118 First St., Bloomingdale. Info: bloomingdalegardenclub.org or bloomingdalegardenclub@gmail.com.

• A Spring Orchestra Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, at West Chicago Community High School, Weyrauch Auditorium, Entrance F, 326 Joliet St., West Chicago. Free. Info: d94.org.

A Spring Band Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, at West Chicago Community High School, Weyrauch Auditorium, Entrance F, 326 Joliet St., West Chicago. Free. Info: d94.org.

• Retired Secret Service agent Clint Hill and co-author Lisa McCubbin speak about their book, “Five Presidents: My Extraordinary Journey with Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon and Ford,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, at Community Christian Church, 1635 Emerson Lane, Naperville. Tickets come with purchase of the book at Anderson’s Bookshop. Info: (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• The movie “Concussion” (PG-13) is shown at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, at the Bloomingdale Public Library, 101 Fairfild Way. Free popcorn. Chance to win a copy of the movie on DVD. Info: (630) 528-3120 or mybpl.org.

• The Spanish program and student club Fusion Espanola at North Central College host the Guitars of Spain, a featured show for this year’s Flamenco Festival, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, in the college’s Madden Theatre at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. The ensemble performs original, instrumental Spanish guitar-based material and traditional flamenco, classical and fusion vocals and dance. Free. Info: (630) 637-5275.

Fox Valley United Way’s annual breakfast begins with sign-in at 7 a.m. Thursday, May 19, and the program from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Pipers Banquets, 1295 Butterfield Road, Aurora. Info: (630) 896-4636 or uwfoxvalley.org.

• A Spring Choir Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19, at West Chicago Community High School, Weyrauch Auditorium, Entrance F, 326 Joliet St., West Chicago. Free. Info: d94.org.

• Taste of Glen Ellyn is Thursday to Sunday, May 19 to 22, in the Main Street parking lot between Duane and Hillside in downtown Glen Ellyn. Hours: 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday and Friday, noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, noon to 7 p.m. Sunday. Food, music, carnival rides, business expo, and craft festival on Saturday and Sunday. Carnival wristband: $20. Free. Info: glenellynchamber.com.

• A Senior Citizen Community Watch Workshop is offered 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, May 19, in the Homeland Security Education Center, Room 1022, at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. The workshop features criminal justice and security experts covering issues related to home security and neighborhood safety. Attendees learn about community watch, DuPage County Crime Stoppers, making a 9-1-1 call and creating a home security checklist. Register: (630) 942-3427 or cameronl@cod.edu.

• “Machinal,” a play inspired by a true life story, is presented at 7:30 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, May 19 to 21, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 22, in North Central’s theater at Meiley-Swallow Hall, 31 S. Ellsworth St., Naperville. Directed by faculty member Laura Lodewyck, “Machinal” tells the story of an unwilling heroine and the consequences of refusing to submit. Tickets: $10 for adults, $8 for students and seniors. Info: (630) 637-7469 or northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.

• Animation students in College of DuPage’s Motion Picture/Television program screen their work during the sixth annual Animation Night at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19, in the Playhouse Theatre at the McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Free. Info: (630) 942-2020 or cod.edu/mptv.

• A Taste That Matters: A Culinary Event to benefit Northern Illinois Food Bank starts at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 19, at

Drury Lane Theatre & Conference Center, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. Tickets: $200. Info: solvehungertoday.org or (630) 443-6910. ext. 136.