When: Friday, May 5, 2023 from 8:30am to 4:30pm

Where: Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 N. Green Bay Road, North Chicago

What: The Second Annual Juvenile Justice Spring Seminar will bring local and national experts to Lake County to discuss topics including: diversity, equity and inclusion; suicide prevention; and recognizing the signs of teen dating violence. Free to attend, Free CLE and Free PD. Morning refreshments will be provided.  Register online at https://lakecountyjjc.org/2023-spring-seminar/

When: Friday, May 5, 2023.  Registration opens: 11:30am, luncheon begins: 12:00 noon

Where: Sheraton Grand Chicago Hotel, 301 East North Water Street, Chicago

What: Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky’s Annual Ultimate Women’s Power Lunch hosts Congresswoman and Black Caucus Chair Karen Bass, mayor-elect of Los Angeles, and Congresswoman Katherine Clark, Democratic Whip of the U.S. House.
And there may be others!

Register here to join us at our tables.  Be sure to put Lake Dems, Tenth Dems or Lauren Beth Gash in the sit with field when you register.

When: Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 1:00 to 3:00pm

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

What: Wauconda Township Dems hold a highway cleanup along Bonner Road. To RSVP, email waucondatownshipdems@gmail.com

When: Sunday, May 7, 2023. Doors open at 11:00am, program starts at 11:30am

Where: Northbrook Hilton, 2855 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook

What: 2023 Women for Brad luncheon in support of Congressman Brad Schneider. RSVP here. For questions, contact eli@schneiderforcongress.com

When: Monday, May 8, 2023. Doors open 6:00pm; First Pitch 6:40pm

Where: Wrigley Rooftops, 3619 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago

What: Chicago Cubs vs. Cardinals with Congressman Mike Quigley. Register here. For more information, contact Erica Kelly at 312-618-6636 or email ebeecken@quigleyforcongress.com

When: Monday, May 8, 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. The speaker will be Lake County Clerk Anthony Vega discussing ranked-choice-voting. RSVP to Joe Bongiovanni at AntiochTownshipDemocrats@gmail.com

When: Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 7:00pm

Where: The Shanty South, 38985 Highway 41, just south of the Shanty on the corner of Wadsworth Road and 41, Wadsworth.

What: May meeting of Newport Township Democrats. Guest speaker to be announced. RSVP to Kathie at khayden.newport@gmail.com

When: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 from 1:30 to 4:00pm

Where: City of Waukegan Council Chambers--2nd Floor

100 N. Martin Luther King Jr Ave

Waukegan, IL 60085

What: Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office, Lake County Sheriff and Lake County Health Department sponsor Part 2 of the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Series of Mini-Summits on Deflection & Diversion inside and outside of our legal system. The event will focus on programs that seek to provide treatment for those in mental health crisis as opposed to jails or emergency rooms. For questions, contact Sandra Bankston at  sbankston@lakecountyil.gov

When: May 10, 2023. VIP Reception 5:30pm; Main Event 6:30pm; Program and Seated Dinner 7:00pm. Virtual Event 7:00pm

Where: The Geraghty, 2520 S. Hoyne Ave., Chicago. Proof of vaccination required for entry. Also available by live stream. The link will be sent to guests the week of the event.

What: The Annual Celebration of Planned Parenthood Illinois. Register here. For more information, email rsvp@ppil.org or visit www.ppil.org/ppilcelebration

When: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:00pm

Where: Vernon Area Public Library Meeting Room, 300 Olde Half Day Rd, Lincolnshire

What: Local Community Leaders of Asian American and Pacific Islander descent share how their heritage influences their values and vocation. Panelists include Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim and Hawthorn Woods Trustee-Elect Farah Laman.  Register online or call 224-543-1485.

When: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:30pm.  Moved from May 17, 2023

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

What: IWLC’s May meeting features Lake County Coroner Jennifer Banek as the guest speaker. For questions, contact Esther Hebbard at ehebbard1@gmail.com

When:  Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 9:30am

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

What:  Lake Dems is sponsoring volunteers to become Deputy Voter Registrars. 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: Friday, May 12, 2023 at 8:30am

Where: River Roast, 321 N. LaSalle St., Chicago

What: Fundraising breakfast with U.S. Senator Dick Durbin. Register here. For questions, contact Nancy Kohn at Nkohn@kohnconsulting.com 312-925-8067

When: Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 11:00am

Where: Community Consolidated School District 21, 959 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling

What: Congressman Brad Schneider hosts “Congress On Your Corner” town hall in Wheeling. He plans to answer questions from constituents and brief attendees on his work in Washington. RSVP online.  For questions or to RSVP, email Matt.Fried@mail.house.gov or call (202) 941-9386

When: Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 12:00 to 2:00pm

Where: Meet outside of 8 South Michigan Ave., Chicago

What: A coalition of pro-abortion rights organizations in Chicago bring awareness to the growing public health threat from anti-abortion crisis centers (CPCs) and current legislative efforts to hold them accountable. For more information, visit the Facebook page.

When: Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 6:00pm

Where: Online via Zoom and live at the Lakeside Recreation Center, 900 South Lake Street in Mundelein (in the small party room). To request Zoom link, email fremontdems@gmail.com

What: Virtual and live hybrid meeting of the Fremont Township Democrats. Food available for purchase at the Dockside Diner. For more information, visit the Facebook page.

When: Wednesday, May 17, 2023 from 6:00 to 7:00pm

Where:  Online via Zoom. To receive the link, send email to drlesliedrl@gmail.com

What: The May meeting of the Wauconda Township Democrats. Various topics will be covered including Memorial Day Parade planning, June Pizza Night meeting, and future guest speakers.

When: Thursday, May 18, 2023 from 5:45 to 7:30pm

Where: For location, email Stephanie Victor at s2svictor@outlook.com

What: At the May meeting attendees will plan summer events to promote Shields Township Democrats and discuss Shields Township government.

When: Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 10:00am to 2:00pm

Where: 50 S. Green Bay Road, Waukegan

What: Community Outreach Waukegan and other organizations hold a Job Fair & Pop Up. For more information, call Victor Felix at 224-733-5762 or Community Outreach Waukegan at 877-523-0061

When: Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 12:00pm to 3:00pm

Where: Boak Park, Argonne Drive and Glenn Drive, North Chicago

What: North Chicago Police, Fire, Navy and Public Works vehicles will be on display. This free event features hot dogs, music and games.

When: Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 4:00 to 7:00pm

Where: Anastasia’s Restaurant & Sports Lounge, 3880 Northpoint Blvd., Waukegan

What: Preakness Stakes Viewing Party in support of Erin Cartwright Weinstein’s re-election to Clerk of the Circuit Court. Appetizers included.

When: Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 6:00 to 10:00pm

Where: Boulder Ridge Country Club, 350 Boulder Drive, Lake in the Hills

What: Fundraising Gala Dinner supporting New Directions Addiction Recovery Services. The organization provides free recovery coaching and resources for treatment of individuals with Substance Use Disorder (SUD). Register online. For more information, contact development@ndars.org

When: Monday, May 22, 2023 from 5:30 to 6:30pm

Where: Online via Zoom.

What: IWIL Training Academy’s virtual spring fundraiser welcomes as guest of honor President Liz Shuler, the first woman leader of the AFL-CIO. Register here or for more information, email Sofia Rodriguez at staff@iwiltrainingacademy.org or call 312-646-0276.

When: Tuesday, May 23, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:00pm

Where: North Shore Unitarian Church, 2100 Half Day Road, Deerfield and online via ZOOM. Register here for Zoom link.

What: Discussion of the gun violence prevention and restorative justice initiative launched by Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart’s office. Presenters: State’s Attorney Rinehart, Shawn Lewis of Lake County Peacemakers and Sara Knizhnik, Chair of the GVPI. The event includes audience Q&A. Free and open to the public.

When: Thursday, May 25, 2023. Reception 11:00am-12:00pm; Program 12:00-1:30pm

Where: The Palmer House Hilton, 17 E. Monroe St., Chicago. Virtual access will also be available.

What: Women Employed’s annual luncheon, “The Working Lunch,” celebrates 50 years of “Smashing the Status Quo.” Register here.

When: Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 7:00pm

Where: Tacos El Norte, 401 N Riverside Dr., Gurnee

What: Tenth Dems cohosts with Warren Dems and Lake Dems another edition of Tenth Dems University (TDU) Let’s Talk Politics (LTP) series. The focus of this edition will be on reproductive health care rights. Admission is free and open to Democrats.

Let’s Talk Politics is a moderated discussion and allows opportunities for Democrats to talk about important issues of the day with each other and guests that often include elected officials, candidates, political analysts, and authors. Register here.

When: Friday, May 26, 2023. Rooftop opens: 12:20pm; First pitch: 1:20pm

Where: Wrigley Rooftops, 1010 W. Waveland Ave., Chicago

What: State Senator Julie Morrison Rooftop Game watching the Chicago Cubs versus the Cincinnati Reds. RSVP required. Register online or email Kelly at kelly@ilsenatedems.org

When: Monday, May 29, 2023. Line up at 9:30am, step off at 10:00am.

Where: Meet at Wauconda High School, 555 N. Main Street, Wauconda

What: Walk in the Wauconda Memorial Day Parade with Wauconda Township Dems, Lake County Dems, and various Democratic candidates and elected officials. All Democrats are invited to participate. To RSVP, email waucondatownshipdems@gmail.com

When: Monday, May 29, 2023. Line up at 11:30am; step off at 12:00pm.

Where: Palombi School, 133 McKinley Avenue, Lake Villa

What: Walk with Lake Villa Dems, Indivisible Western Lake County, Lake County Dems, Democratic candidates and elected officials in the Lake Villa Memorial Day Parade. For questions, contact Kasia Kondracki at 224-214-9683.

When: Saturday, June 3, 2023. Packet pickup: 8:00am; begin Walk & Run: 9:00am

Where: Corrine J. Rose Park, 412 S. Lewis Ave., Waukegan (formerly Belvidere Park.)

What: HACES holds its second annual 5K Family Fun Walk & Run. Register here.  For more information visit https://haces.org/