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The Lombard Garden Club’s annual Lilac Bush Sale is 3 to 7 p.m. today; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday; and 9 a.m. until sold out Saturday at Lilacia Park, 150 S. Park Ave., Lombard. Sale features at least 350 lilac bushes and lilac trees. Proceeds go to the beautification of Lombard and a scholarship for a Lombard high school student. Info: (630) 268-7001 or (630) 495-0022. (Daily Herald File Photo)

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The 64th annual National Day of Prayer is observed from noon to 1 p.m. at the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St. The free event include pastors and community leaders guiding prayers for the government, military, media, businesses, education, marriages, family, churches and America. Children welcome. Info: nationaldayofprayer.org or (815) 436-7088.

• A National Day of Prayer breakfast hosted by Amita Health GlenOaks is observed 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Glendale Lakes Golf Club, 1550 President St., Glendale Heights. Cost: $20, $15 veterans and active-duty military. Reservations: (855) 692-6482.

• Dine and dance at Morton Arboretum’s first Cinco de Mayo Dinner Party at 6 p.m. in the Ginkgo Restaurant in the Visitor Center, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Enjoy south-of-the-border flavors and live music. Info: mortonarb.org.

• The College of DuPage Guitar Ensemble performs at 2 p.m. in the Playhouse Theatre in the McAninch Arts Center at the College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Free. Info: (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org.

• A puppetry class at Benedictine University performs an original piece at 7 p.m. in the Goodwin Hall Auditorium on campus, 5700 College Road, Lisle. Free. Info: ben.edu or (630) 829-6090.

• The student-directed production “God of Carnage” is presented at 7:30 p.m. in North Central College’s Madden Theatre at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Tickets: $5 for adults, $3 for students and seniors. Info: (630) 637-7469 or northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.

A Native Plant Sale is 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook. Info: dupageforest.org/nativeplantsale.

• Sample a variety of craft beers from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in Lilacia Park, 150 S. Park Ave., Lombard. Ages 21 and older only. Register through the Lombard Park District. Cost: $23 residents, $36 others. Info: (630) 620-7322 or register.lombardparks.org.

• The Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Chorale performs the Of Night and Light concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday and at 3 p.m. Saturday at College Church, 335 E. Seminary, Wheaton. Composer Rene’ Clausen gives a preconcert talk at 2 p.m. Saturday. Tickets: $16 for adults, $13 for seniors and students; admission to the talk included with ticket price. Info: gewchorale.org or (630) 415-3066.

• The Food Truck Festival/Downer Place Block Party — a First Fridays event — features live music by Bones Jugs and The Ron Porter Trio from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday at Millennium Plaza on Stolp Avenue in downtown Aurora. Info: auroradowntown.com.

• DuPage Symphony Orchestra and Naperville Chorus present two performances of “Opera Gala” at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday in North Central College’s Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Tickets: $14.50 to $37.50. Info: (630) 637-7469 or northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.

Kids Day in Lilacia Park has a “Teddy Bear Picnic” theme, complete with a teddy bear craft, a teddy bear first aid station and a teddy bear parade. Jeanie B! and the Jelly Beans performs during the event, which runs from 2 to 4 p.m. at the park, 150 S. Park Ave., Lombard. Info: (630) 620-7322.

• Local folk art expert Vic Carapella presents a broad overview of American folk art and the art of quilting at 2 p.m. at the Glen Ellyn History Center, 800 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn. Info: (630) 469-1867 or glenellynhistory.org.

• Bloomingdale Artists Association exhibits members’ works from Saturday to June 4 at Bloomingdale Park District Museum, 108 S. Bloomingdale Road. Regular hours: 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Info: PRICEH@vil.bloomingdale.il.us.

• Go Fly a Kite offers kite demonstrations and an opportunity to participate in the Grand Launch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Graf Park, 1855 Manchester Road, Wheaton. Bring a kite or buy one at the event. Grand Launch at 11:15 a.m., highest flying kite contest, a most unique kite contest, a candy drop, and a small business expo. Free. Info: wheatonparkdistrict.com/goflyakite/.