Oak Brook kicks off its 2008 Autum Fest at noon on Sunday, Sept. 21, at the Bath & Tennis Club, 800 Oak Brook Rd.

Activities last until 5 p.m. and all activities and rides for children of all ages are free. The Bath & Tennis Club will offer hamburgers, hot dogs and more for sale.

Children’s activities include pony rides, clowns, balloon artists, a magic show, moon jumps, cupcake decorating, sand art, a DJ who will play children’s music, tennis and golf (rackets and clubs will be supplied). Also on hand will be the village’s K-9 police officer, DARE officer and Fire Department personnel.

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 Wi-Fi is now available at the Oak Brook Public Library so grab your laptop and you can take advantage of free high-speed wireless Internet access at no cost during library hours which are: 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays (however the library is closed on Sundays during the summer). The library is at 600 Oak Brook Rd.

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Oak Brook is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2008, with events scheduled throughout the year. On the calendar for June:

Oak Brook celebrates its children:

Mr. Nicky Kids Concert will take place from 1 to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, at the Mayslake  Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook. Tickets are $5 each or $15 for a family of 5. Call (630) 206-9566 for tickets.  The event is hosted by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County and sponsored by Trader Joe’s of Downers Grove.

Oak Brook celebrates its Fathers:

The Father’s Day Classic Car Show takes place at Oakbrook Center from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 15. There is no entry fee.  More than 100 antique, classic and vintage automobiles are to be on display as the car show as it celebrates its 40th year.

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