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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