When: Tuesday, June 21, 2022 from 5:30 – 7:00pm
Where: Maria’s Backyard, 125 Carriage Rd., North Barrington
What: Cocktail class taught by Maria Peterson, candidate for State Senate.
Register here, or please contact: Kellymarie@kmmconsulting.com or 224-999-4690
When: Thursday, June 23, 2022 from 12:00 to 1:00pm
Where: Online. Register here
What: SHALVA’s annual lunch, “Journey to Healing – Obstacles on the Path to Freedom,” features bestselling author Stephanie Land, whose memoir inspired the hit Netflix series MAID. She will share her journey and the challenges she faced after leaving her abuser. SHALVA provides critical crisis attention, long-term counseling, legal assistance and financial support to survivors of domestic violence. For questions, call (773) 583-4673
When: Thursday, June 23, 2022 from 6:00 – 8:00pm
Where: University Center of Lake County, 1200 University Center Dr., Grayslake
What: Admission representatives from 12 universities will provide information regarding enrollment requirements for bachelor completion, graduate certificates and graduate programs.
RSVP here (required)
When: Saturday, June 25, 2022. Shifts 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm or any other time
Where: Illinois House District 51. Register here.
What: Canvass your neighborhood in District 51 for Chelsea Laliberte Barnes, candidate for Illinois State Representative.
When: Saturday, June 25, 2022. Shifts 12-3pm, 3-6pm.
Where: Nabeela’s Campaign HQ, 1310 W Northwest HWY, Arlington Heights. Register here.
What: Meet at campaign headquarters at your shift time and head out to knock on doors in support of Nabeela Syed's candidacy for State Representative, District 51.
When: Saturday, June 25, 2022 from 1:00 to 2:30pm
Where: Starting at 8th and Jackson St. to 8th and Adams St., Waukegan
What: Members of our communities and Lake County elected officials are coming together to show that everyone stands united, committed to protecting each and every person in our city. For more information, contact Sugar Young at 224-430-0076 or email at sugar.y@sbcglobal.net.
When: Sunday, June 26, 2022 from 9:30 to 11:30am
Where: Lake County Democrats Waukegan Headquarters, 118 N. Genessee St., Waukegan
What:Canvass and Fundraiser -the Waukegan Democrats will be getting out the vote for True-Blue Democrats like Mary Ross-Cunningham ahead of the June 28 primary. We’ll also be accepting checks made out to ‘The Waukegan Democratic Organization” to help with our GOTV efforts in June and November! For questions, email waukegandems@gmail.com
When: Sunday, June 26, 2022. Shifts 12-3pm, 3-6pm.
Where: Nabeela’s Campaign HQ, 1310 W Northwest HWY, Arlington Heights. Register here.
What: Meet at campaign headquarters at your shift time and head out to knock on doors in support of Nabeela Syed's candidacy for State Representative, District 51.
When: Sunday, June 26, 2022 from 1:00 to 4:00pm
Where: Jack & Lydia’s Resort on Deep Lake, 38610 North Edgewood Street, Lake Villa
What: IWLC holds its 5th Annual BBQ by the Lake fundraiser featuring Democratic candidates who will discuss their races in the June 28 primary elections. Kids are free. Register here.
When: Monday, June 27, 2022 from 6:00 to 7:00pm
Where: The Highland Park home of Julie and Mark Gerstein. Address provided upon RSVP.
What: Founder’s Circle Pre-Primary Fundraiser in support of Congressman Brad Schneider. RSVP here. For questions or comments, contact Mitch Greenberg at 847-977-4860 or mitch@schneiderforcongress.com
When: Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at 7:00pm (Note: the invitation says 8:00 Eastern Time)
Where: Online. Register here.
What: An emergency call to action for pro-choice men in America to provide a set of next steps, tools and the resources needed to be effective allies.
When: Saturday, July 2, 2022. Gather by 10:30am; step off at 11:00am
Where: Grant Community High School, 285 E. Grand Ave, Fox Lake
What: Walk in the Fox Lake Parade with Lake County Democrats, Grant Township Democrats, Antioch Township Democrats and Lake Villa Township Democrats. For more information call 847-340-2765.
When: Sunday, July 3, 2022. Gather by 12:30pm; step off at 1:00pm
Where: Franklin Street and Sheridan Road, Waukegan. Ends at Jack Benny Drive.
What: Walk with Lake County Democrats, Congressman Brad Schneider, Lake County Board Members Diane Hewitt and Mary Ross Cunningham, Sheriff John Idleburg, State Rep. Rita Mayfield, Waukegan Township Democrats and other Democratic candidates. For information contact Bonnie at bonniebergerneel@yahoo.com or 847-899-7140.
When: Sunday, July 3, 2022. Gather by 1:30pm; step off at 2:00pm
Where: Mundelein Metra Station parking lot, 205 N. Archer Ave, Mundelein
What: Walk with Lake County Democrats, Congressman Brad Schneider, Fremont Democrats and Democratic candidates. Feel free to bring plenty of water, sunscreen, shade (umbrella), and your best USA and Democratic gear. For more information email fremontdems@gmail.com
When: Monday, July 4, 2022. Gather by 8:30am; step off at 9:00am
Where: Route 60 (Townline Road) on Deerpath Drive
What: Walk with Lake County Democrats, Congressman Brad Schneider, State Senator Julie Morrison and other Democratic candidates in the 4th of July parade. For more information, contact Ryan Hurley at ryan@ilsenatedems.org or 708-622-8757.
When: Monday, July 4, 2022. Gather by 9:30 am; step off at 10:00 am
Where: E. Center St. at Oak Ave., Lake Bluff
What: Walk with Rep. Bob Morgan and other Democratic candidates in Lake Bluff’s 4th of July Parade
When: Monday, July 4, 2022. Gather by 9:30am; step off at 10:00am
Where: Laurel Avenue and St. Johns Avenue, Spot #37, proceeding on St. Johns to Central Avenue, ending at Sunset Woods Park in Highland Park
What: Walk with Moraine Democrats, Lake County Democrats, Tenth Dems, Congressman Brad Schneider, State Senator Julie Morrison, Rep. Bob Morgan and other Democratic candidates in the 4th of July parade. For more information, contact 847-432-VOTE (8683).
When: Monday, July 4, 2022. Gather by 9:30am; step off at 10:00am
Where: Barrington High School Parking Lot, 616 W. Main St., Barrington
What: Walk with Lake County Democrats, Democratic candidates and supporters at the Barrington 4th of July Parade. For information contact brottmaneli@gmail.com.
When: Monday, July 4, 2022. Gather by 10:00am; step off at 10:30am
Where: Antioch Community High School, 1133 Main St., Antioch
What: Walk with Lake County Democrats, Antioch Township Democrats, Lake Villa Township Dems and Democratic candidates in the Antioch 4th of July Parade. For more information contact antiochtownshipdemocrats@gmail.com.
When: Monday, July 4, 2022. Gather by 11:30am; step off at noon
Where: Deerspring Pool, 200 Deerfield Rd., Deerfield
What: Walk with Lake County Democrats, Congressman Brad Schneider, State Senator Julie Morrison, State Rep. Bob Morgan and other Democratic candidates in the 4th of July parade. For more information, contact Ryan Hurley at ryan@ilsenatedems.org or 708-622-8757.
When: Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 4:00pm
Where: Sunset Woods Park, 1801 Sunset Road, Highland Park
What: A rally to honor victims and survivors, heal and process with your neighbors, and demand an end to gun violence.
When: Monday, July 11, 2022 from 5:00 to 7:00pm. The live event will be repeated on August 11 in Round Lake Beach and online via zoom July 19 starting at 6:00pm.
Where: Greenbelt Forest Preserve, 1110 S. Green Bay Rd., North Chicago
What: Lake County will host a live event in open house format where residents can share their input on how a portion of the ARPA funding could best benefit our communities in the recovery and response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Register here for the virtual event on July 19.
When: Monday, July 11, 2022 at 6:30pm
Where: Antioch Township Center, 1625 Deep Lake Road, Lake Villa
What: The monthly meeting of the Antioch and Grant Township Democrats. Click here for meeting agenda. For questions, email granttownshipdemocrats@gmail.com or antiochtownshipdemocrats@gmail.com
When: Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at 7:00pm
Where: Highland Park City Hall, 1717 St. Johns Ave., Highland Park
What: The City of Highland Park hosts a vigil for the community to gather together and honor the memory of the victims of the shooting.
When: Postponed - Thursday, July 14, 2022. Check-in: 4:30pm; Shot gun start: 5:00pm; 19th Hole Happy Hour: 6:30pm
Where: Golf at Par-King Skill Golf, 21711 N. Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire. 19th Hole Happy Hour at Half Day Brewing Co., 200 Village Green South, Lincolnshire.
What: State Senator Julie Morrison’s Mini-Golf Outing. Register online. RSVP required or for questions, email kelly@ilsenatedems.org
When: Thursday, July 14. 2022 from 6:00 to 7:00pm
Where: Live at the Lakeside Recreation Center, small party room, 900 S. Lake St., Mundelein. Also online via Zoom. To register, email fremontdems@gmail.com
What: The July meeting of the Fremont Dems. For those attending in person, food will be available at the Dockside Diner.
When: Friday, July 15, 2022 from 6:00 to 10:00pm
Where: Lincolnshire Marriott Resort, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire
What: A Safe Place sponsors Wine Women & Shoes with the theme “From Fear to Fierce.” Register here. A Safe Place assists victims of domestic violence and human trafficking.
When: Saturday, July 16, 2022 from 10:00am to 1:00pm
Where: Online via zoom Click here to register.
What: JACPAC, Tenth Dems, Lake Dems, March for our Lives and Highland Park Strong sponsor a mobilization day to support gun violence prevention efforts in Illinois. The day begins with a virtual phone bank at 10:00am, followed at 1:00pm by an in-person march and rally at Gallery Park in Glenview.
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When: Saturday, July 16, 2022 from 12:30 to 4:00pm
Where: The Irish Mill, 26592 N. IL Route 83, Mundelein
What: Fundraiser for the Fremont Township Democrats featuring a pig roast, food, drinks and live music. $20 ticket price. Candidates and their representatives are encouraged to attend. To RSVP email fremontdems@gmail.com