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  • Wauconda Township Democrats December Meeting

    When: Wednesday, December 13, 2023, from 6:00 to 8:00pm
    Where: JJ Twig’s Pizza & Pub, 1200 N. Old Rand Road, Wauconda
    What: The December meeting of the Wauconda Township Democrats celebrates the holiday season,  plans future “Days of Action” and discusses politics. RSVP to waucondatownshipdems@gmail.com.

  • Fremont Democrats Holiday Potluck

    When: Thursday, December 14, 2023 from 6:00 to 8:00pm
    Where: The Regent Center (Room A), 1200 Regent Drive, Mundelein

    What: The Fremont Democrats hold a holiday potluck party to enjoy good food and fellowship, to celebrate 2023 accomplishments and look ahead to 2024. RSVP on this Google sheet to show what you plan to bring.

  • Ela Township Democrats Holiday Get-Together

    When: Friday, December 15, 2023 from 7:00 to 9:00pm
    Where: Hawthorn Woods address provided upon RSVP

    What: An evening of holiday spirit and Democratic cheer with Ela Dems. Attendees are requested to bring an appetizer, side dish, dessert, or libation for the potluck. To RSVP, email elademocrats@gmail.com

  • Gun Violence Prevention Zion Town Hall Meeting

    When: Saturday, December 16, 2023 from 1:00 to 3:00pm
    Where: Zion Benton Public Library, 2400 Gabriel Avenue, Zion

    What: The Lake County State’s Attorney’s Gun Violence Prevention Initiative (GVPI) will host a Zion Town Hall Meeting. The goal is for community members to come together and address concerns surrounding gun violence in the Zion area. Register here.

  • Brushwood Center – Jazzin’ Through the Snow with the Jon Deitemyer Quartet

    When: Saturday, December 16, 2023 from 7:00 to 9:00pm

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

    What: A celebration of the holiday season at Brushwood Center with good company, hot drinks, and a collection of jazzy holiday songs performed by the Jon Deitemyer Quartet.  For more information, visit https://www.brushwoodcenter.org/store/c737/Jazzin%27_Through_the_Snow_with_the_Jon_Deit

  • Lake Dems Holiday Party

    When: Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 5:30pm
    Where: The Parched Pug, 1590 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville

    What: Lake Dems Holiday Party celebrates the season, Democratic candidates and victories to come in 2024. Refreshments will be served. There will be a cash bar including a beverage wall. Open to Democrats. Sign up here.

  • Indivisible Western Lake County (IWLC) December Meeting

    When: Wednesday, December 20, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:30pm
    Where: Lake Villa District Library, 140 N. Munn Road, Lindenhurst
    What: IWLC’s December meeting features Michael Conway, candidate for County Board District 5 (CBD 5). There will also be a review of events since the last meeting as well as plans for recognition of Jan. 6, 2021. For questions, contact Esther Hebbard at ehebbard1@gmail.com

  • Indivisible Western Lake County (IWLC) January 6 Demonstration

    When: Saturday, January 6, 2024 from 1:00 to 3:00pm
    Where: NW corner of Route 83 and Monaville Road, outside Walmart, Lake Villa

    What: Attendees at IWLC’s January 6 Democracy Now Demonstration will stand on the sidewalk with signs. Attendees should show up at 12:45pm to hold a sign and remind neighbors, “no more lies about Jan. 6-Democracy Now”. Speakers Lake County  Clerk Anthony Vega, Anton Mathews & Esiah Campos will talk about the importance of voting and why the 2024 election is the most important of our lives! For questions, contact Esther Hebbard at ehebbard1@gmail.com

  • Gun Violence Prevention Initiative Town Hall

    When: Monday, January 8, 2024 from 6:30 to 8:00pm
    Where: Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 Green Bay Road, North Chicago
    What: The Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office presents a North Chicago Community Town Hall on the Gun Violence Prevention Initiative (GVPI). Register here.

  • Antioch & Grant Township Democrats January Meeting

    When: Monday, January 8, 2024 from 6:30 to 8:00pm\
    Where: Big Hollow Middle School – cafeteria, 26051 W. Nippersink Road, Ingleside
    What: Monthly meeting of the Antioch & Grant Township Democrats. At the meeting, Lake County Board, District 2, candidate Hilary Winiarz will introduce herself and share information about her campaign. RSVP to AntiochTownshipDemocrats@gmail.com

  • Ela Township Dems January Meeting

    When: Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 7:00pm
    Where: Online via ZOOM. For link, email alicia@aliciatimm.com
    What: The January meeting of the Ela Township Democrats features Hilary Winiarz, candidate for Lake County Board, District 2 that includes Wauconda and portions of Hawthorn Woods, Mundelein, Round Lake, and Round Lake Park.

  • Newport Township Dems January Meeting

    When: Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 7:00pm
    Where: The Shanty Restaurant, 38985 US Highway 41, Wadsworth; corner of Hwy 41 and Wadsworth Road. Enter the east side.
    What: At the January meeting of Newport Township Democrats the guest speaker will be Lake County Clerk Anthony Vega, who will join the group at 7:30. The meeting will begin with discussion of the airport expansion opposition (and ordering dinner, of course). RSVP to Kathie at khayden.newport@gmail.com

  • Documentary Screening, “How Martin Luther King Jr. Changed the World”

    When: Wednesday, January 10, 2024 from 5:30 to 7:30pm
    Where: McHenry County College, Luecht Auditorium, 8900 U.S. Hwy. 14, Crystal Lake
    What: McHenry County Juneteenth Organization and McHenry County College present a 45-minute documentary, How Martin Luther King Jr. Changed the World. Rev. Dr. Norval Brown will introduce the film and will lead a brief audience interaction following it. For more information or to sign up, click here.

  • Fremont Township Democrats January Meeting

    When: Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 6:00pm
    Where:  Lakeside Recreation Center, 900 S. Lake St., Mundelein (small party room) and online via Zoom.
    What: All things political will be discussed, including preparation for the upcoming primaries and how to lay the groundwork for victory in 2024. 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.com.

  • Gun Violence Prevention Initiative Town Hall in Highland Park

    When: Wednesday, January 10, 2024 from 6:00 to 8:00pm
    Where: Highland Park Public Library, 494 Laurel Ave., Highland Park
    What: The Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office presents a Highland Park Community Town Hall on the Gun Violence Prevention Initiative (GVPI).These town halls are part of a series of town halls the GVPI has been hosting that offer them the opportunity to listen to the community’s concerns regarding gun violence in their neighborhoods and also collect data to inform and shape their Comprehensive Violence Reduction Plan. Register here.

  • Holiday Celebration with Lake County Clerk Anthony Vega

    When: Thursday, January 11, 2024 from 5:30 to 7:30pm
    Where: 28 Mile Distilling Company, 454 Sheridan Road, Highwood
    What: Anthony Vega celebrates his one-year anniversary in office. He will talk about the accomplishments in his first 12 months, and what is on the horizon for the Lake County Clerk’s Office. Admission includes appetizers and an open bar. Discount for Precinct Committeepersons. Register online.

  • Meeting to Fill Vacancy of Illinois House District 57 Representative

    When: Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 7:30pm
    Where: Northbrook Public Library, Pollak Room, 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook

    What: On Friday, January 5, State Representative Jonathan Carroll submitted a resignation letter effective that evening at midnight. Pursuant to Illinois law, the Democratic Committeepersons for the 57th District, specifically Northfield Township/Tracy Katz Muhl, Wheeling Township/Mark Walker, New Trier Township/Dean Maragos, and Lake County/Lauren Beth Gash, will hold a public meeting on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 7:30 pm at the Northbrook Public Library, Pollak Room. The committee will cast weighted votes to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term with a member of the Democratic Party. Democrats interested in filling the vacancy or submitting a name for consideration may email info@northfielddems.org. RSVPs are appreciated and can be made here.

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration – Remember! Reflect! Act! Building a Beloved Community

    When: Sunday, January 14, 2024.  4:00pm: Social, 5:00pm: Program
    Where: Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, 2401 Argonne Drive, North Chicago
    What: North Shore Baptist Ministers Alliance hosts the Martin Luther King Junior Celebration. The guest speaker will be Bishop Tavis Grant, the National Director of Field Operations for Operation PUSH. For more information contact Rev. Rick J. Harris, Director, Political & Public Affairs or Rev. Angelo Kyle, President, North Shore Baptist Ministers Alliance and Lake County Board Member/President, Lake County Forest Preserves, at 847-404-1591. For information about ad sponsorships, email revmcoleman@gmail.com