When: Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 1:00 to 2:30pm

Where: Robert Crown School, 620 W. Bonner Road, Wauconda

What: Wauconda Township Dems hold a highway cleanup along Bonner Road. Attendees are encouraged to wear their favorite Dems shirt, sturdy shoes and long pants. Safety vests and gloves will be provided. Attendees must watch this short Lake County video before participating: http://lakecountyil.swagit.com/play/10152014-1058/#1 To RSVP, email waucondatownshipdems@gmail.com.

When: Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 1:30 to 4:30pm

Where: Harbor Brewing Co., 130 Cedar Avenue, Lake Villa

What: IWLC hosts a spicy and savory fundraiser where up to 10 chili cooks will compete for three trophies. Register here.

When: Sunday, October 8, 2023 from 12 noon to 1:00pm

Where: Online via ZOOM. Formerly Newport Coffee House, Bannockburn  –

What: Congressman Brad Schneider holds his October Coffee Club on Zoom. Register here to receive the link or for questions, call Eli Krule at 847-530-2744 or email eli@schneiderforcongress.com

When: Monday, October 9, 2023 from 6:30 to 7:30pm

Where: Antioch Township Center, 1625 Deep Lake Road, Lake Villa

What: Monthly meeting of the Antioch & Grant Township Democrats. The guest speaker will be Eric Rinehart, Lake County State’s Attorney.  RSVP to AntiochTownshipDemocrats@gmail.com

When: Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 7:00pm

Where: The Shanty Restaurant, 38985 US Highway 41, Wadsworth; corner of Hwy 41 and Wadsworth Road. Enter the east door.

What: October meeting of Newport Township Democrats. Guest speaker will be Erin Cartwright Weinstein, Lake County’s Clerk of the Circuit Court. There will also be an update on Waukegan Airport’s plan to expand its runway. RSVP to Kathie at khayden.newport@gmail.com

When: Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at 6:00pm

Where: Lakeside Recreation Center, 900 S. Lake St., Mundelein (small party room)

What: All things political will be discussed, including upcoming Connection Canvassing opportunities as well as petitions. There will be a notary present. A hybrid system will be used, with some meeting in person and everyone else Zooming in.   For those attending in person, food will be available for purchase at the Dockside Diner. Those wishing to join via Zoom should email fremontdems@gmail.org

When: Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 7:00pm

Where: Online via Zoom. Link will be sent shortly before the session.

What: Presenters will include Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky’s Political Director Ben Head, and Alyssa Knobel, communications and government relations consultant, former City Council member and Lake County Democratic Precinct Committeeperson. This training will focus on best practices in effective voter contact, door knocking, and persuasion. Any Democrat who is committed to working to elect our candidates is welcome to attend. Sign up here.

When: Thursday, October 12, 2023 from 1:00 to 3:00pm

Where: Waukegan Public Library, 128 North County Street, Waukegan

What: An open house in celebration of the new Job Center Kiosk host site. The kiosk brings access to the services of the Waukegan Job Center into the community.”

When: Friday, October 13, 2023. 10:30am Networking; 11:00am to 1:00pm Program

Where: Holiday Inn Convention Center, 6161 W. Grand Ave., Gurnee

What: Coalition to Reduce Recidivism holds its 20th Annual Luncheon with the theme “20 Years of Change: One Life at a Time.” Keynote speaker: Sodiqa Williams, Sr. VP & General Counsel, Safer Foundation, Chicago. Register at waukegantownship.com  For more information email dross@waukegantownship.com

When: Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 8:00 to 10:00am

Where: Samari’s Bakery, 1500 S. Lake Street, Mundelein

What: Fremont Township Democrats, along with Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim and State Representative Dan Didech, will have petitions to be signed, picked up and/or distributed. A notary will be present to notarize any petitions. Attendees will get to have a sweet treat and coffee.  For questions, email fremontdems@gmail.com

When: Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 5:30 to 9:30pm

Where: Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, 510 IL-83, Mundelein

What: A celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month that supports Mano a Mano’s mission to empower immigrant families in Lake County. Register online. For questions, email amartinez@mamfrc.org

When: Saturday, October 14, 2023. 6:00pm Cocktails and Silent Auction; 7:00-10:00pm Dinner and Live Auction

Where: Lincolnshire Marriott Resort, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire

What: A Safe Place holds its 14th annual “Unmask the Violence” Gala. Proceeds support the organization’s mission to end domestic violence and human trafficking in Lake County. Register here.

When: Sunday, October 15, 2023 from 2:00 to 4:00pm

Where: Hyatt Regency Deerfield, 1750 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield.

What: Lake Dems presents our 2nd Annual Shades of Blue Fundraiser. We will present our Leadership Award to Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart, Volunteer of the Year Award to Fremont Township Democrats Chair Matt Lowry, Labor Leader of the Year Award to Painters District Council 14 Business Representative Todd Overdorf, and our Lifetime Achievement Award to State Representative Rita Mayfield. Our exciting keynote and featured speakers will also be announced soon. Reserve your seat now! Lakedems.org/ShadesofBlue

When: Wednesday, October 18, 2023 from 5:00 to 8:00pm

Where: Campestre Mexican Restaurant, 515 W. Rollins Road, Round Lake Beach

What: A reception in support of Esiah Campos, candidate for Lake County Board. RSVP here. 

When: Wednesday, October 18, 2023, from 7:00 to 8:00pm

Where: Online via Zoom

What: The October meeting of the Wauconda Township Democrats. Topics include the call for PCs/Connection Canvassing and trustee updates. RSVP to waucondatownshipdems@gmail.com for Zoom link.

When: Wednesday, October 18, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:30pm

Where: Lake Villa District Library, 140 N. Munn Road, Lindenhurst

What: IWLC’s October meeting features State Representative Laura Faver Dias and Lake County Board Member John Wasik. For questions, contact Esther Hebbard at ehebbard1@gmail.com

When: Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 3:00pm

Where: Lake County Central Permit Facility, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 500 W. Winchester Road, Libertyville

What: Lake Dems is sponsoring volunteers to become Deputy Voter Registrars. The training session is conducted by the County Clerk’s office, and once you complete the session you will officially be able to register others to vote. Register here.

There are certain requirements. You must be 18 years old and registered to vote in Lake County. Once you are trained to register voters in Lake County, you can register voters anywhere in Illinois. (Deputy Voter Registrars must be trained in their home county.)

Voting is our most basic right, and helping others to exercise that right is an important contribution to our community. We hope you can help.

When: Thursday, October 19, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:00pm

Where: Waukegan City Hall, 100 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Waukegan

What: Clean Power Lake County invites attendance at a meeting of the Waukegan City Council Committee of the Whole where they will oppose a motion to kill the Tree Preservation and Landscape Ordinance. Click here for more information.

When: Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 10:00am to 1:00pm

Where: Deer Park Office Complex, 21660 N. Field Parkway, Deer Park

What: A petition-signing event to get Democratic candidates on the ballot for 2024. Rain or shine.

When: Sunday, October 22, 2023 from 11:00am to 5:00pm Bus leaves at 11:00am sharp.

Where: Meet at Foss Park District Community Center, 1730 Lewis Avenue, North Chicago.

What: Alderman Kenneth Smith presents a fishing trip with transportation, lunch and fishing poles provided. Register at Foss Park Center. For more information, contact Lasha Brown at 847-689-7480 or Alderman Kenneth Smith at 847-845-5549.

When: Sunday, October 22, 2023 from 2:00 to 5:00pm

Where: Community Arts Center, 225 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove

What: BG Pride celebrates its 6th Annual Coming Out Day. This family-friendly event includes games, music, treats and more. For tickets, register at buffalogrovepride.com/

When: Monday, October 23, 2023 from 6:00 to 8:00pm

Where: Address provided upon RSVP

What: An evening fundraiser in support of Eric Rinehart for Lake County State’s Attorney with special guest Governor JB Pritzker. RSVP online or contact Sam Langheim at (715) 892-3522 or sam@nineteensixtycampaigns.com

When: Thursday, October 26, 2023 from 6:00 to 10:00pm

Where: Chevy Chase Country Club, 1000 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling

What: Fundraiser to support Live4Lali’s lifesaving overdose prevention efforts – harm reduction, peer support, community education, and public policy advocacy – positively impacting Lake County residents daily.

When: Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 7:00pm

Where: Tacos El Norte, 401 N. Riverside Drive, #27, Gurnee.  Back room.

What: The October meeting of the Warren Township Democrats. Agenda items include review of 2024 election cycle petitions for elected officials with constituents in Warren Township; notarization of completed petitions; Adopt-A-Highway report; upcoming Democratic events, and Roundtable Discussion. For further information, email Bonnie at jcnbbn@gmail.com.

When: Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 12:00 to 4:30pm

Where: Lake Villa Library, 140 N. Munn Road, Lindenhurst

What: Drive to secure petition signatures. Volunteers will be given turfs and locations, notarizing petitions, and giving them to campaigns. So far, Eric Rinehart and Brad Schneider’s staff are joining. For questions or to RSVP, email lakevillatownshipdems@gmail.com.

When: Sunday, October 29, 2023 from 12:00 to 6:00pm

Where: Mary Edly-Allen’s office, 10 N. Lake Street, Suite 101, Grayslake

What: Petitions for all Democratic candidates can be notarized at Mary Edly-Allen’s office.

When: Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 2:00pm

Where: A home in Highland Park (address available after RSVP)

What: The meeting includes a conversation about important issues, and an opportunity to sign petitions and/or collect signatures for President Biden and Lake County offices that will be on the ballot next year. Open to Democrats. RSVP online.

When: Sunday, October 29, 2023 from 2:00 to 4:00pm

Where: Foss Park, 1901 Foss Park Ave., North Chicago

What: A family-friendly celebration of the 11th #OpenEnrollment for the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Topics include how and when to #GetCovered for health insurance in 2024 and how to qualify for assistance. Attendees are encouraged to bring a picnic and decorate a kite about why healthcare is important. Click here for more information.

When: Friday, November 3, 2023 from 5:30 to 9:00pm

Where: Club Tiki, 3500 Sunset Avenue, Waukegan

What: Party launching the reelection campaign for Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunningham.

When: Sunday, November 5 through November 26. 2023 from 10:00am to 3:00pm Monday-Thursday and Saturday;  Sunday 1:00 to 3:00pm

Where: Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods, 21850 N. Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods

What: Brushwood Center’s initiative, “At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans and the Military Community,” explores artwork that visually interprets and conveys artists’ personal experiences and emotional responses to healing sounds. For more information, visit https://www.brushwoodcenter.org/store/c734/Soundscapes%3A_Visualizing_the_Healing_Sounds_of_Nature_%7C_November_5-_26%2C_2023.html