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

The Village of Oak Brook hosts The Oak Brook 50th Anniversary Half Marathon starting at 7 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 1 (Labor Day). The run starts at Kensington Road, West of Jorie Blvd. and finishes in Oak Brook’s Central Park. Entry fee is $45. For more information, go to www.oakbrookhalfmarathon.com

Also on Sept. 1, the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County will host a solo exhibit featuring Oak Brook artist Judith Barath at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook. The exhibit, which is free, runs through Nov. 3. Call (630) 206-9566 for additional information.

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

Oak Brook celebrates its cuisine:

Taste of Oak Brook, hosted by the village, takes place from 4 to 9 p.m. (followed by fireworks) on Thursday, July 3 at the Oak Brook Polo Grounds, 700 Oak Brook Rd. Admission is free.  The event features treats from Oak Brook’s restaurants, music and Ronald McDonald. For information, call (630) 368-5000.

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JANUARY - APRIL

Oak Brook Celebrates - Wonders of Winter:
Saturday, February 2, 2008 – 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County hosts “Exploring Winter Recreation Opportunities”
Venue: Mayslake Peabody Estate

Oak Brook Celebrates - 50 Years:
Thursday, February 21, 2008 – 7:00 p.m.
Invitation Only
The Village Of Oak Brook Celebrates 50 years with 50th Anniversary Reception
Venue: Oak Brook Bath & Tennis Club

Oak Brook Celebrates - Music:
Sunday, February 24, 2008 – 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $23, Groups & 65+ $20
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County hosts “Strudel & Strauss - A Operatic Journey to Vienna”. A portion of each ticket to benefit Oak Brook Historic Preservation Fund. Organized by Music Together of Oak Brook, Elmhurst and Mayslake Peabody Estate
Venue: Mayslake Peabody Estate
Reservations: (630) 206 9566

Oak Brook Celebrates - Its a Natural Resources:
Sunday, April 20, 2008 – 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County with Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center hosts “Earth Day”
Venue: Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center

Oak Brook Celebrates - Women:
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 – 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $60
Oak Brook Women’s Club hosts “Fashion Show & Exhibit”
Venue: Drury Lane

MAY- AUGUST

Oak Brook Celebrates - Its Theater:
Thursday, May 1, 2008 – 7:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Cost: $40
First Folio Theatre & 50th Anniversary Committee hosts Reception & “Driving Miss Daisy”. A portion of each ticket to benefit Oak Brook Historic Preservation Fund
Venue: Mayslake Peabody Estate
Reservations: (630) 206 9566

Oak Brook Celebrates - Its Commerce:
Saturday, May 3, 2008 – 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Oak Brook Public Library hosts “Preview Reception”
Venue: Oak Brook Public Library
(630) 368-7700

Oak Brook Celebrates - Photo Exhibit:
May Thru August, 2008 – Library hours
Cost: Free
Oak Brook Public Library hosts “Photo Exhibit of Commercial Oak Brook”
Venue: Oak Brook Public Library
(630) 368-7700

Oak Brook Celebrates - Historic Preservation:
Saturday, May 3, 2008 – 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $2
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County with Mayslake Peabody Estate hosts “Alliance of Fine Art Exhibit & Rummage Sale”. All proceeds of Rummage Sale to benefit Oak Brook Historic Preservation Fund.
Venue: Mayslake Peabody Estate
No Reservations Required - Donations: (630) 206-9566

Oak Brook Celebrates - Its Fathers Day:
Sunday, June 15, 2008 – 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Oakbrook Center hosts “Father’s Day Classic Car Show”
Venue: Oakbrook Center
(630) 573-0700

Oak Brook Celebrates - Its Gardens:
Sunday, June 22, 2008 – 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $40 adv. $50 day
Oak Brook Garden Club hosts “Shuttle tour of Oak Brook Gardens”
Venue: Oak Brook Gardens of tour

Oak Brook Celebrates - Its Cuisine:
Thursday, July 3, 2008 – 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
The Village of Oak Brook hosts “Taste of Oak Brook”
Venue: The Oak Brook Polo Grounds
(630) 368-5000

Oak Brook Celebrates - Independence Day:
Thursday, July 3, 2008 – 9:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
The Village of Oak Brook hosts “Fireworks”
Venue: The Oak Brook Polo Grounds
(630) 368-5000

Oak Brook Celebrates - Historic Preservation:
Saturday and Sunday July 26/27, 2008 – 10:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County with Mayslake Peabody Estate hosts “Open House & DuPage Art League Fair”
Venue: Mayslake Peabody Estate
No Reservations Required - Donations: (630) 206-9566

Oak Brook Celebrates - Family Fun:
Friday, August 15, 2008 – 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Oak Brook Park District hosts Music in the Park Kick-Off to Summer Palooza
Venue: Central Park Gazebo, OBPD
(630) 990-4233
Saturday, August 16, 2008 – 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Oak Brook Park District hosts “SummerPalooza 2008″
Venue: Central Park, Forest Gate Rd
(630) 990-4233

Oak Brook Celebrates - The Arts:
Saturday, August 30, 2008 – 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 31, 2008 – 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Oakbrook Center hosts “46th Invitational Fine Art Exhibition”
Venue: Oakbrook Center
(630) 573-0700

SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER

Oak Brook Celebrates - The 50th Anniversary of Oak Brook:
Monday, September 1, 2008 – 7:00 a.m.
Cost: $45
The Village of Oak Brook hosts “Half Marathon”
Venue: Starting at Kensington Rd, West of Jorie Blvd

Oak Brook Celebrates - An Oak Brook Artist:
Monday, September 1, 2008 – Friday, November 3, 008
Cost: Free
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County with Mayslake Peabody Estate hosts “Solo Art Exhibit featuring Judith Barath”
Venue: Mayslake Peabody Estate
(630) 206-9566

Oak Brook Celebrates - Its Historic Preservation:
Tuesday, September 9 and Tuesday, September 23, 2008 – 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $5
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County with Mayslake Peabody Estate hosts “Historic Preservation Lecture Series”
Venue: Mayslake Peabody Estate
Reservations: (630) 206 9566

Oak Brook Celebrates - Community Spirit:
Sunday, September 21, 2008 – 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Autumn Festival Committee hosts “Autumn Festival”
Venue: Oak Brook Bath & Tennis
(630) 368-5000

Oak Brook Celebrates - Historic Architecture and Landscapes:
Friday, October 3, 2008 – 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Graue Mill & Museum hosts “Eye of the Stone” Preview Reception
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays October 3, 2008 - October 26, 2008 – 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Graue Mill & Museum hosts “Historic Architecture & Landscapes”
Saturdays October 3, 2008 - October 26, 2008 – 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Graue Mill & Museum hosts “Photographic Exhibition ”
Sundays October 3, 2008 - October 26, 2008 – 12:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Graue Mill & Museum hosts “The Eye of the Stone”
Venue: Frederick Graue House
(630) 920-9720

Oak Brook Celebrates - Its Historic Preservation:
Tuesday, October 7 and Tuesday, October 21, 2008 – 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $5
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County with Mayslake Peabody Estate hosts “Historic Preservation Lecture Series”
Venue: Mayslake Peabody Estate
Reservations: (630) 206 9566

Oak Brook Celebrates - Literacy and Culture:
October , 2008 (Date and Time to be arranged)
Cost: Free
Friends of Oak Brook Public Library hosts “Evergreen Concert”
Venue: Oak Brook Public Library
(630) 368-7700

Oak Brook Celebrates - 50 Years:
Saturday, November 8, 2008 – 8:00 p.m.
Cost: TBC
Oak Brook Civic Association hosts “Celebration Finale”
Venue: Drury Lane
Oak Brook Celebrates - STILL TBC: Geographic Genealogy Exhibit - OBHS
Date & Time TBC
Cost: Free
Oak Brook Historical Society, in collaboration with Brook Forest Elementary School & Butler Jr. High School hosts: “An Exhibit of Oak Brook Residents Geographic Genealogy”
Venue: TBC

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