Reception for Erin Cartwright Weinstein
State Senator Laura Murphy with IL Senate President Don Harmon at the NV5 Invitational Korn Ferry Tour
Lake Dems Day of Action for State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart and County Board Candidate Hilary Winiarz
When: Saturday, July 27, 2024 from 10:00am to 1:00pm
Where: McDonalds, 511 W. Liberty St., Wauconda
What: Knock on Democratic doors in Wauconda for State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart and County Board Candidate Hilary Winiarz. To RSVP or for more information, contact Nancy Shepherdson at info@lakedems.org or call 847-340-0262 or 515-339-1536.
Help Win Over Wisconsin for Kamala Harris and More Democrats with Lake Dems
Democratic Gathering to Get Out The Vote (GOTV)
Alderman Kenneth Smith’s 5th Ward Block Party
Marah Altenberg Campaign Kickoff with Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky
Tenth Dems Capitol Connection: A Conversation with Congressman Brad Schneider
Summer Reception for Senators Morrison, Johnson, and Edly-Allen
An Evening with State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart in Lake Forest
Young Democrats General Membership Meeting
Walk with Lake Dems and Congressman Brad Schneider in North Chicago Community Days Parade
Help Win Over Wisconsin for Kamala and other Democrats
When: Saturday August 3, 2024, from 12:00 noon until 3:00pm. Carpools will leave Lake County locations at 10:45am and return around 4:30pm.
Where: We’ll designate meeting points in Lake County for those wishing to carpool to Democratic headquarters in Kenosha. We’ll gather at the Kenosha County Democratic Party’s staging/training site before heading out to canvass in the area.
What: Win Over Wisconsin (WOW!), a Lake Dems project, in conjunction with the Democratic Party of Wisconsin (WisDems), to persuade voters to vote for Democrats. Wisconsin is a key swing state for Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign. We’ll also help Sen. Tammy Baldwin win her re-election bid and former Congressman Peter Barca defeat a Republican incumbent congressman. Knock doors and speak with voters identified as undecided or leaning Democratic. Pre-canvassing orientation and training provided by WisDems. This is an exciting opportunity to help carry a swing state crucial to victory in November. RSVP here.
Lake Dems Cookies and Conversation in Buffalo Grove
Ela Township Democrats August Meeting
Walk with Lake Dems and Brad Schneider in the Lake Forest Day Parade
When: Wednesday, August 7, 2024; gather at 9:30am, step off at 10:00am
Where: Western and Vine Aves., Lake Forest. The parade ends at West Park.
What: Show your Democratic spirit by walking through downtown Lake Forest Day with Congressman Brad Schneider and other Democrats in the Lake Forest Day Parade. Wear blue if you can. If you’d like a Lake Dems t-shirt or hat, go to lakedems.org/shirts or lakedems.org/hats.
Fundraiser for Eric Rinehart, Daniel Didech, and Sara Knizhnik
>Friends of Rinehart, PO Box 686, Highwood, IL 60040 Contribute here.
>Daniel Didech Campaign Committee, PO Box 4959, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 Contribute here.
>Friends of Sara Knizhnik, PO Box 5067,Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Dessert, Dems and Discussion with Maria Peterson
Warren Township Dems Postcard Party for Democracy
Congressman Brad Schneider Volunteer Appreciation Kickoff
Lake Dems Day of Action
When: Saturday, August 10, 2024 at various times throughout the day
Where: All over Lake County and beyond
What: Lake Dems is planning Day of Action events at various locations throughout Lake County and beyond. Events include knocking on doors, phone banks, text banks, postcard-writing events, trips to Wisconsin, and more. We'd love to have you join us! Can't come? Donate at lakedems.org/contribute so we can help provide stamps or email info@lakedems.org. Email us if you’d like to add a Day of Action event.
See below for details of the many specific events already planned (some request specific RSVPs) and also sign up here to let us know what you’ll be doing: lakedems.org/dayofaction.
Lake Dems Day of Action—Wauconda: Postcard Writing with Wauconda Township Dems
When: Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 9:00am to noon
Where: Episcopal Church of the Holy Apostles, 26238 Barrington Rd., Wauconda
What: Write postcards to swing states to help Democrats get out the vote. For more info: waucondatownshipdems@gmail.com or 847-440-4767..
Lake Dems Day of Action—Waukegan: Postcarding
When: Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 10:00am to 12:00 noon
Where: Lake County Democrats Waukegan Headquarters, 228A N. Genesee St., Waukegan
What: Help with Postcard writing to swing states. For more info: waukegandems@gmail.com.
Lake Dems Day of Action—Lake Bluff Area: Day of Action for Sandy Hart
When: Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 10:00am to 1:00pm
Where: Location provided upon RSVP
What: Sticky note canvassing and writing postcards to help re-elect Sandy Hart to the Lake County Board. RSVP here. For questions, email team@SandyHart13.com.
Lake Dems Day of Action—Grayslake: Blue Wave Postcard Writing Party
When: Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 10:00am to 1:00pm
Where: Lake County Democrats Grayslake Headquarters (Agora Coworking), 100 N. Atkinson Rd., Suite 106, Grayslake
What: Join Avon Dems and Lake Dems to write postcards for our candidates! Please bring your own stamps or donate at lakedems.org/contribute. Feel free to wear your favorite Hawaiian shirt and bring snacks - let’s do our part to make sure we have a Blue Wave in 2024!! RSVP at avontwpdems@gmail.com.
Lake Dems Day of Action—Libertyville: Text Bank for Democrats
When: Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 10:00am to 1:00pm
Where: Cook Memorial Library, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville
What: Send texts to Democrats using an easy-to-use text-banking app.
Lake Dems Day of Action—Tower Lakes: Kringle, Coffee, and Postcarding
When: Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 10:00am to 1:00pm
Where: Location provided upon RSVP
What: Drop in for Kringle and postcarding to swing states. RSVP to Mary at mlensotr@sbcglobal.net.
Lake Dems Day of Action—Wadsworth: Door Knocking in Newport Township
When: Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 10:00am to 1:00pm
Where: Dunkin’, 39090 US Hwy. 41, Unit C, Wadsworth
What: Knock on Democratic doors in Wadsworth. For more info: khayden.newport@gmail.com or 847-721-8123.
Lake Dems Day of Action—Grayslake: Veteran-to-Veteran Phone Bank
When: Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 10:00am to noon followed by lunch and Veterans Committee meeting
Where: Lake County Democrats Grayslake Headquarters (Agora Coworking), 100 N. Atkinson Rd., Suite 106, Grayslake
What: Make contact with fellow Democratic veterans at our phone bank. Pizza will be served. Open to Veterans and their allies. For more info: jesse.d.rojo@gmail.com or 503-840-2209.