When: Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 7:00pm

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

What: Agenda items include discussion of the recent legislative session by State Senator Adriane Johnson. We will also discuss Gurnee Days Parade, summer BBQ, setting a new date for our Adopt-A-Highway clean-up, upcoming Democratic events (including a number of fundraisers for candidates) and roundtable discussion. Other speakers are still being confirmed. For further information, email Bonnie at jcnbbn@gmail.com or call 847-223-0795

When: Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 11:00am

Where: Exact location provided upon RSVP.

What: Congressman Brad Schneider hosts “Congress On Your Corner” town hall in Antioch. He will discuss common-sense gun violence prevention, making health care more affordable, and Congress’s work to support our families. Congressman Schneider will answer questions and provide an update on his work in Washington. RSVP here or at schneider.house.gov/events

When: Sunday, June 25, 2023 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Where: Jack and Lydia’s Resort on Deep Lake, 38610 N. Edgewood St., Lake Villa

What: IWLC holds its annual BBQ by the lake with speakers and live music. For information email ehebbard1@gmail.com

When: Sunday, June 25, 2023 from 2:00 to 4:00pm

Where: Lake County Federation of Teachers Hall, 248 Ambrogio Drive, Gurnee

What: Summer celebration in support of Congressman Brad Schneider.  RSVP here or email Eli Krule at eli@schneiderforcongress.com

When: Sunday, June 25, 2023 from 5:00 to 7:30pm

Where: 28 Mile Distilling Company, 454 Sheridan Road, Highwood

What: “A Striking Event” honors Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering with the Irving B. Harris Leadership Award. Register here. For more information, contact Miles Robin at MilesRobin@JCFS.org or call 773.467.3896.

When: Monday, June 26, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:30pm

Where: Strawberry Moon, 204 S. Main St., Wauconda

What: Maria Peterson’s Campaign Kick-off for State Representative, District 52. RSVP here. For more information, email Maria@Mariafor52.com or text Mia at 773-398-6986 to schedule a call.

When: Wednesday, June 28, 2023 from 5:30 to 7:00pm

Where: Hubbard Inn, 110 W. Hubbard Street, Chicago

What: Personal PAC hosts its inaugural NextGen reception to empower the next generation of pro-choice leaders. Special guest: Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Chair of the U.S. House Pro-Choice Caucus. Register here.

When:  June 28th Fundraiser POSTPONED

Where: To be determined

What: A postponed reception in support of State Senator Mary Edly-Allen. For questions, email kelly@ilsenatedems.org

When: Thursday, June 29, 2023 from 9:30 to 11:00am

Where: Federal Plaza, 219 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago

What: A rally supporting the Protect Illinois Communities Act that pro-gun groups and lawyers threaten to dismantle. For more information, visit the Facebook page.

When: Thursday, June 29, 2023 from 12:00 to 2:00pm

Where: The Temporary by American Place, 4011 Fountain Square Place, Waukegan

What: A luncheon in support of State Senator Adriane Johnson and State Representatives Daniel Didech and Rita Mayfield. Register online or for questions/RSVP, email Kelly@ilsenatedems.org

When: Sunday, July 2, 2023 from 12:00 to 2:00pm. Gather by 12:00pm, step off by 1:00pm.

Where: Franklin Street and Sheridan Road, Waukegan

What: Lake Dems will have a spot in Waukegan’s American Independence Parade. Walk with Democratic elected officials, candidates and fellow Democrats.

When: Sunday, July 2, 2023. Gather by 1:30pm; step off 2:00pm.

Where: Mundelein High School parking lot, 1350 W Hawley St, Mundelein

What: Join Fremont Democrats, Lake Dems and Democratic elected officials at the Mundelein Community Days Parade on Sunday July 2. Note the new gathering location; this year the parade route is reversed from previous years. If you have questions or need any more information, email fremontdems@gmail.com.

When: Tuesday, July 4th, 2023. Gather by 8:30am; step off at 9:00am

Where: The parade steps off at the corner of Deerpath Drive and Atrium Drive, just south of Highway 60 (Town Line Road). Marching units will follow a parade route south to Sullivan Drive and then west to Aspen Drive, with a final destination at Hawthorn Elementary South, 430 Aspen Drive.

What: Walk with Lake Dems, Democratic elected officials, including Congressman Brad Schneider, State Rep. Dan Didech, and other Democrats in Vernon Hills’ 4^th of July Parade.

When: July 4, 2023 from 10:00 to 11:00am. Gather by 9:15am, step off at 10:00am.

Where: Westridge Shopping Center, 648 E. State Rd., Island Lake. Please park/gather at the far west side of the parking.

What: Lake Dems and Wauconda Township Dems are participating in the Village of Island Lake’s 4th of July Parade & Community Picnic. Walk with Democratic elected officials, candidates, and fellow Democrats.

When: Tuesday July 4, 2023. Gather by 9:30am; step off at 10:00am

Where: Meet in front of 12 Victoria Dr., Hawthorn Woods

What:  We will be walking right behind State Rep. Nabeela Syed.  Let’s have another strong showing of Democrats his year!

When: Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Gather by 10:00am; step off at 10:30am

Where: Antioch High School parking lot, 1133 Main Street, Antioch

What: Walk with Democrats in the Antioch 4th of July Parade! Step off is at 10:30 am at the northeast corner of Route 173 and Route 83. Walk north up Route 83 / Main Street to the Antioch Library. Please join us - wear your blue Lake Dems T-shirt, and if you don't have one, wearing blue is encouraged.

When: Tuesday, July 4th, 2023. Start walking at 11:00am

Where: Begins at St. John’s Avenue and Elm Place. There will be no banners or units.

What: This will be a solemn commemorative walk for all whose lives were affected by last year’s Highland Park tragedy. Free. REGISTRATION REQUIRED: RSVP here.

When: Tuesday, July 4th, 2023. Gather by 11:30am; step off at Noon

Where: Meet Congressman Schneider’s group at 200 Deerfield Road, Deerfield.

What: Walk with Democratic elected officials, including Congressman Brad Schneider, Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim, and other Democrats in Deerfield’s 4th of July Parade.

When: Saturday, July 8, 2023 from 9:00am to 12:00 noon

Where: 202 S. Genesee St., Waukegan

What: State Representative Rita Mayfield, State Senator Adriane Johnson, Northern Illinois Recovery Community Organization and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office sponsor an opportunity to turn in unneeded medication for safe disposal.

When: Saturday, July 8, 2023 from 10:00 to 11:00am

Where: Online via Zoom. Link provided upon sign-up.

What: FREE fundraising coaching session and Q&A presented by Mia Phifer of Mia Phifer & Associates. To register email your name, the office you are running for and contact information to miaphiferandassociates@gmail.com

When:  Saturday, July 8, 2023 from noon to 6:00pm

Where: 2302 Martin Luther King Drive, North Chicago

What: Alderman Kenneth Smith’s 3rd Annual Block Party features live entertainment, food, a foam slide, and more. For more information, visit NorthChicagoEvents.com or call (224) 595-7525. Interested volunteers should email info@lakedems.org.

When: Saturday, July 8, 2023 from 3:00 to 6:00pm

When:  Saturday, July 8, 2023 from 6:00 to 10:00pm

Where: Holiday Inn Chicago North – Gurnee, 6161 West Grand Avenue, Gurnee

What: Antmound Foundation Inaugural Gala and Awards Banquet features dinner, dancing, and a live performance. Proceeds from this event will help the organization continue its work in the areas of education, economic development, entrepreneurship and legal justice.

RSVP here.

When:  Monday, July 10, 2023 at 3:00pm

Where:  Lake County Court Tower,  Sheriff’s Training Room, 301 Washington St., FL 1, Waukegan

What:  A training for Deputy Voter Registrars will be held. Participants must be at least 18 years of age and registered to vote in Lake County. The event is open only to Lake County residents who are interested in helping to register new voters. Deputy Registrars must be trained in the county in which they live, but once trained, can register voters anywhere in Illinois. Training takes about an hour. This training is being held through the County Clerk’s office and is free of charge. Sign-ups will be taken up to 24 hours before the class starts. Late sign-ups may or may not be added to the class.  Register online. If you’re interested in helping organize voter registration, contact Lake Dems at info@lakedems.org.

When: Monday, July 10, 2023 from 5:30 to 8:00pm

Where: Eris Brewery & Cider House, 4240 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago

What: IDCCA’s 5th Annual Summer Brews that helps raise funds needed to continue building critical Democratic Party infrastructure throughout Illinois. For questions or to RSVP directly, contact dan@ildcca.org or call (217) 753-3380. RSVP here.

When: Monday, July 10, 2023 from 6:30 to 8:00pm

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

What: Monthly meeting of the Antioch & Grant Township Democrats. Topic for discussion is Mountains not Molehills: Environmental Concerns of Fill Sites. Guest Speaker: Susan Pribyl, Sierra Club lifetime member, Manitou Creek Watershed Alliance volunteer. RSVP to Joe Bongiovanni at GrantTownshipDemocrats@gmail.com

When: Wednesday, July 12, 2023, 6:00 to 7:00pm

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

What: All things political will be discussed, including upcoming Connection Canvassing opportunities. 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: Saturday, July 15, 2023 from 5:00 to 7:00pm. (“Let’s Talk Politics begins at 5:30pm.)

Where: Democratic Headquarters, 228A N. Genesee St., Waukegan

What: Tenth Dems and Lake County Democrats host a “Let’s Talk Politics” at our office during Waukegan’s monthly ArtWauk art event. Snacks will be available. Admission is free and open to Democrats.

“Let’s Talk Politics” is a moderated discussion and allows opportunities for Democrats in and around Lake County and the 10th District to talk about important issues of the day with each other and guests that often include elected officials, candidates, political analysts, and authors.

ArtWauk is the monthly event in Waukegan that celebrates the city’s growing art community. It takes place the third Saturday evening of each month. Neighboring shops and vendors in the downtown lakefront area surrounding the historic Genesee Theatre stay open, creating a festive atmosphere. We have a great spot— the office is one-half block south of the Genesee Theater.

Come in to just say hi, or to talk about volunteer opportunities. For more information, email info@tenthdems.org.

When: Sunday, July 16, 2023 from 4:00 to 6:00pm

Where: Live4Lali’s Headquarters, 3255 N. Arlington Heights Road, Suite 508, Arlington Heights

What: Announcement of prize winners for Instagram raffle fundraiser supporting Live4Lali. It is an organization whose mission is to empower individuals and communities to overcome substance use disorder and embrace a life of health and wellness. For more information and to register, click here.

When: Sunday, July 16, 2023, 5:00 to 6:30pm

Where: Address in Highland Park upon RSVP.

What: Rep. Sean Casten will speak on current events and the view from Washington, D.C. Appetizers and drinks will be served. To RSVP and contribute online click here or email Don@CastenforCongress.com.