When: Thursday, June 8, 2023 from 6:00 to 8:30pm
Where: Venue West, 221 N. Paulina St., Chicago
What: Mikva Challenge’s annual benefit, “Democracy is a Verb!,” features Mikva students, teachers, stakeholders and staff for this inspiring event that celebrates and supports youth voice. Register here.
When: Friday, June 9, 2023 from 8:30am to 4:30pm
Where: University Center of Lake County, 1200 University Center Drive, Room 113, Grayslake
What: State Representative Laura Faver Dias hosts Youth Mental Health First Aid Training by the Lake County Health Department. The free course teaches how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. Register here. For more information, visit the Facebook page.
When: Saturday, June 10, 2023 from 9:00 to 10:30am (English), 10:30am to 12:00pm (Spanish)
Where: Patricia A. Jones Center, 414 S. Lewis Ave., Waukegan
What: Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim presentation about thousands of dollars available in homebuyer grants and funding for home repair.
When: Saturday, June 10, 2023 from 11:00am to 5:30pm
Where: Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center, 2007 N. Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach
What: LGBTQ+ Center Lake County sponsors Lake County PrideFest. Volunteer for a shift at our Lake Dems booth. If you are interested in helping, contact us at info@lakedems.org.
When: Sunday, June 11, 2022 from 9:30am to 11:30am
Where: Meet on Northeast side of Walmart parking lot, Gurnee
What: IWLC sponsors a roadside clean-up in Gurnee. For more information, contact host, Randy Harnicker, or email Esther Hebbard at ehebbard1@gmail.com
When: Sunday, June 11, 2023 from 12:00 to 1:00pm. Gather at 11:30am, step off at noon.
Where: Parking lot near Center and Slusser, Grayslake
What: Walk with Lake Dems in the Pride Parade in Grayslake sponsored by PFLAG Grayslake/Round Lake. This will be a fun, colorful parade! We need help passing out Dem stuff, carrying the Lake Dems banner, and celebrating Pride in Grayslake. All walkers eligible for a free Lake Dems t-shirt!
When: Sunday, June 11, 2023 from 12:30 to 2:00pm
Where: A private residence in downtown Chicago. Address provided upon RSVP.
What: An event in support of State Representative Bob Morgan with U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), who will discuss the progress made in banning assault weapons, strengthening our red flag laws, and investing in treating communities affected by this trauma. RSVP here. For more information or to RSVP, contact Erin Schuler at eschuler@newchicagollc.com or 312-448-8014.
When: Sunday, June 11, 2023 from 1:00 to 2:00pm
Where: Area Coffee, 18 E. Park Street, Mundelein
What: Congressman Brad Schneider holds June Coffee Club, in Mundelein. RSVP online or email Eli Krule at eli@schneiderforcongress.com or call 847-530-2744
When: Sunday, June 11, 2023 from 1:00 to 3:00pm
Where: Beer Garden at Independence Grove Forest Preserve, Observation Deck, 16400 W. Buckley Road, Libertyville
What: Beer & Pretzel fundraiser for the re-election of Lake County Board Member Jennifer Clark and Lake County Coroner Jennifer Banek. Register here or visit the Facebook page.
When: Monday, June 12, 2023 from 4:30 to 7:30pm
Where: Vernon Township Community Services Building, 2900 N. Main St., Buffalo Grove
What: State Representative Dan Didech and Lake County Board Member Marah Altenberg welcome leadership and staff from the Veterans Assistance Commission of Lake County to explain the services that are available to vets and their families.
When: Monday, June 12, 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 guest speaker, Antioch Township Assessor Lee Perry, will share information about the property assessment process and answer any questions you may have. RSVP to Joe Bongiovanni at AntiochTownshipDemocrats@gmail.com
When: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 from 11:00am to 2:00pm
Where: 2007 Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach (free parking is available).
What: Job Center of Lake County and Lake County Workforce Development sponsor a free event for job seekers. This is a chance to meet face-to-face with employers from across a variety of industries. Early access for Veterans. Register here.
When: Wednesday, June 14, 2023 from 5:30 to 7:00pm
Where: DoubleTree Mundelein, 510 East IL Route 83, Mundelein
What: On the evening of Flag Day, Wednesday, June 14, Lake Dems will gather for our annual Democrats Defending Democracy event. We hope you’ll join us to celebrate our victories over right-wing extremism with our Democratic elected officials, candidates, and like-minded people. Space is limited so RSVP now at lakedems.org/democracy. Open to Democrats.
When: Thursday, June 15, 2023 from 10:00am to 2:00pm
Where: North Chicago Public Library, 2100 Argonne Dr., North Chicago
What: State Senator Adriane Johnson and State Representative Rita Mayfield present a Community Resource Fair. For more information, contact Senator Johnson’s district office at 847-672-6201 or visit www.SenatorAdrianeJohnson.com
When: Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 1:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom. Register here.
What: This session will help you put together information about your income and expenses to develop a solid spending and savings plan that works for you. You’ll learn how to increase income, decrease expenses, and prioritize spending when there might not be enough money to pay bills in full on time.
When: Thursday, June 15, 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. Among other things, there will be official elections for officers (Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer), discussion of upcoming events, and more. Food available for purchase at the Dockside Diner. For more information, visit the Facebook page.
When: Friday, June 16, 2023. Registration at 11:00am, luncheon at 12:00pm
Where: Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center, 4275 Old Grand Avenue, Gurnee
What: Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center holds its Spring Luncheon celebrating 40 years of healing. Register here. or visit their website at https://zcenter.org For questions, email Katrina Volkers at kvolkers@zcenter.org
When: Friday, June 16, 2023 from 11:30am to 1:00pm
Where: The Community Works, 141 S. Genesee Street, Ste. A, Waukegan (next door to the Township offices). Also available live stream on YouTube.
What: Part 2 of the Coalition to Reduce Recidivism Men’s Round Table Discussion on the theme, “Male Mentoring: Our Community’s Need for Individual Support.” The event is free and open to the public. RSVP with Ms. Robbie Randle at rrandle@waukegantownship.com or 847-244-4900. Confirm if attending online or in-person.
When: Friday, June 16, 2023 from 12:00 to 8:30pm
Where: Cook Memorial Park, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville
What: Stop by the Libertyville Township Democrats booth in Cook Park. T-shirts and buttons for sale. For questions or to RSVP, email libertyvilledems@gmail.com
When: Friday, June 16, 2023 from 1:00 to 2:00pm
Where: North Chicago Library, 2100 Argonne Drive, North Chicago
What: State Representative Rita Mayfield and the North Chicago Public Library sponsor a drum circle event in honor of the Juneteenth holiday. The event includes African drum performance and lessons by a drum circle facilitator. To RSVP, email 60thdistrict@gmail.com or call 847-599-2800.
When: Friday, June 16, 2023 from 5:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Zion Park District Bandshell, 2400 Dowie Memorial Drive, Zion
What: Lake Dems will have a booth at the cookout celebrating Juneteenth with live music, food, vendors and community celebration. This event is free to attend, vendor items for purchase. Register here. For more information email juneteenthlakecounty@gmail.com or call 224-409-3421.
When: Saturday, June 17, 2023 from 9:30 to 11:00am. Gather at 9:30am, step off at 10:00am
Where: Libertyville Metra Station lot, 200 W. Lake Street at Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville.
What: Walk with Democrats and local candidates in the Libertyville Days Parade. We will walk south on Milwaukee Avenue to Rockland Road.
When: Saturday, June 17, 2023 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Where: Pick-up and drop-off location: Haines House Museum at Bowen Park, 1917 North Sheridan Road, Waukegan
What: A celebration of Juneteenth with a guided bus tour of historic African American sites throughout Lake County, Illinois. Tour lasts approximately two hours. Journey includes a tour of the African American Museum at the England Manor. Register here.
When: Saturday, June 17, 2023 from 1:00 to 3:30pm
Where: BRIDGE Lake County, 656 Bridgeport Terr., Lindenhurst
What: Visit the Lake Dems booth at this Juneteenth Celebration in Lindenhurst, sponsored by BRIDGE Lake County (Building Relationships in Different Generations Everyday).
When: Saturday, June 17, 2023 from 3:00 to 5:30pm
Where: Woodstock Square Historic District, Woodstock
What: McHenry County holds its inaugural Juneteenth Festival with the theme “Juneteenth Freedom Day: Emancipation.Jubilation.Education.” For more information, email McHenry County Juneteenth Festival at mchenrycountyjuneteenth@gmail.com or call Organizer Gloria Van Hof at 815-342-7744.
When: Monday, June 19, 2023 from 12:00 to 5:00pm
Where: Whittier Elementary School Field, 901 N. Lewis Ave., Waukegan
What: An event celebrating Juneteenth with free food, music, games, activities, resources and Black history information. Register here.
When: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 10:00am
Where: Lake County Central Permit Facility, 2nd Floor Conf. Room, 500 W. Winchester Road, Libertyville
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: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 from 12:00 noon to 1:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom.
What: A 101-level class into cryptocurrency presented by Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim. Topics include: What are digital coins? Cryptocurrency? How is it used? What are the pros and cons? Is it safe? To register, email bankon@illinoiscomptroller.gov For more information, visit the Facebook page.
When: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 from 6:00 to 8:00pm
Where: JJ Twig’s Pizza and Pub, 1200 N. Old Rand Road, Wauconda
What: Enjoy some pizza at the June meeting of the Wauconda Township Democrats. Various topics will be covered including Lake County events, trustee updates and future “Days of Action.” Please email Dennis Leslie at drlesliedrl@gmail.com if you are attending.
When: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:30pm.
Where: Lake Villa District Library, 140 N. Munn Road, Lindenhurst
What: IWLC’s June meeting features Lake County Coroner Jennifer Banek who will be speaking about her time in office and her upcoming run for reelection. For questions, contact Esther Hebbard at ehebbard1@gmail.com