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  • Lake County 2nd Annual Educator Career Fair

    When: Sunday, March 11, 2023 from 8:00 to 11:00am. Early admission for Veterans at 7:30am

    Where: McKay Center, Lakes Community High School, 1600 Eagle Way, Lake Villa

    What: The Second Annual Lake County Educator Career Fair, sponsored by Dr. Michael Karner, Regional Superintendent of Schools, in partnership with the Lake County Regional Office of Education, Community High School District 117, Job Center of Lake County, and Lake County Workforce Development. Attendees will meet school leaders from multiple districts throughout Lake County and hear about available career opportunities. Free for job seekers. Register here.

  • Moraine Township Democrats Spring Forward Annual Reception

    When: Sunday, March 12, 2023 from 2:00 to 4:00pm

    Where: Heller Nature Center, 2821 Ridge Road, Highland Park

    What: Moraine Township Democrats hold their Spring Forward Annual Reception. Join fellow Democrats for food and fun, and hear from elected officials and candidates running in the April municipal election.

  • Holly Kim Pi Day Volunteer Appreciation Pizza Party

    When: Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 6:00pm

    Where: Bills Pub Pizza North, 18945 W. Washington Street, Third Lake

    What: Free Pi Day Volunteer Appreciation Party for Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim. If you have ever volunteered, donated, or plan to help TEAM HK, this event’s for you. Please RSVP here so they know how much pizza to buy.

  • Harm Reduction – the Importance of a Holistic Approach to Substance Use Disorder

    When: Wednesday, March 15, 2023 from 1:30 to 4:00pm

    Where: Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center, 2007 North Civic Center Way, Round Lake

    What: The Office of Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart presents the latest in their ongoing series of Diversion and Deflection in Lake County. The event will include keynote speaker, Chelsea Laliberte-Barnes; presentations from A Way Out, Nicasa, NIRCO, and the Lake County Health Department; examples of Diversion and Deflection in Lake County’s court systems, and conclude with an audience discussion. For more information visit the Facebook page or to RSVP, email Sandra Bankston at SBankston@lakecountyil.gov

  • Waukegan Township Presents Artis Yancey HBCU College Informational Meeting

    When: Wednesday, March 15, 2023 from 5:30 to 6:30pm. Meeting again at this time on Wednesday, March 22nd.

    Where: Patricia A. Jones Center, 414 S. Lewis Ave., Waukegan. Also online via Zoom.

    What: Informational meeting about Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) will be held on Wednesdays, in person and via Zoom. For questions or zoom link call 847-244-4900 or email rrandle@waukegantownship.com, or visit www.waukegantownship.com

  • Wauconda Township Democrats March Meeting

    When: Wednesday, March 15, 2023 from 6:00 to 7:00pm

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

    What: The February meeting of the Wauconda Township Democrats. Various topics will be covered including local candidate updates, ballot referenda and trustee updates.

  • Rep. Rita Mayfield Event at Bulls vs. Timberwolves

    When: Friday, March 17, 2023. Pre-game 5:30pm, game time 7:00pm.

    Where: United Center, Chicago

    What: State Representative Rita Mayfield event at the Chicago Bulls versus Minnesota Timberwolves basketball game.  $1,000 pp sponsorships available.  For information, email ritamayfield60@gmail.com or call 847-975-3491

  • North Chicago 5th Ward Meeting

    When: Saturday, March 18, 2023 from 11:00am to 2:00pm

    Where: 2302 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, North Chicago

    What: North Chicago 5th Ward Meeting including “Everything Next Level” vision.
    Special speakers include State Representative Rita Mayfield, State Senator Adriane Johnson, Congressman Brad Schneider and other elected officials who will be available to answer questions and hear concerns. Spanish translator will be available. Free tacos. Open to residents of North Chicago. For more information, call 224-595-7525

  • Let’s Talk Politics in Fox Lake March 18

    When: Saturday, March 18, 2023 from 2:00 to 4:00pm

    Where: Fox Lake District Library, 255 East Grand Ave., Fox Lake

    What: Tenth Dems, Lake Dems, and Grant Township Democrats host another edition in Tenth Dems University (TDU) Let’s Talk Politics (LTP) series. Admission is free and open to Democrats.

    Let’s Talk Politics is a moderated discussion and allows opportunities for Democrats in and around the 10th District 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.

  • Lake Dems Headquarters Open House During ArtWauk in Waukegan

    When: Saturday, March 18, 2023 from 5:00 to 7:00pm

    Where: Lake County Democrats Waukegan Headquarters, 228A N. Genesee St., Waukegan

    What: An Open House hosted by Lake Dems at Lake County Democratic Headquarters during Waukegan’s monthly ArtWauk event. Refreshments will be served. Open to Democrats.

    ArtWauk is a festive monthly event (the third Saturday of the month) in downtown Waukegan. Galleries and other venues in the Arts & Entertainment District are open to passersby and celebrate the city’s growing art community. We have a great spot— our new office is just across the street from the Genesee Theater.

    Volunteers are needed to help set up, staff our office, and greet visitors. We also appreciate any office supplies you can donate to use in our new office, especially chairs and a shredder. Questions? Email info@lakedems.org.

  • Making Healthcare More Affordable in Illinois

    When: Monday, March 20, 2023 from 12:00 to 1:00pm

    Where: Virtual webinar. Register here.

    What: Citizen Action Illinois presents a virtual webinar on what legislators can do to make healthcare more affordable in Illinois and how you can get involved.

  • Waukegan Township Presents Artis Yancey HBCU College Tour Informational Meeting

    When: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 from 5:30 to 6:30pm.

    Where: Patricia A. Jones Center, 414 S. Lewis Ave., Waukegan. Also online via Zoom.

    What: Informational meeting about Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) will be held in person and via Zoom. For questions or zoom link call 847-244-4900 or email rrandle@waukegantownship.com, or visit www.waukegantownship.com

  • Warren Township Democrats March Meeting

    Where: Tacos El Norte, 401 N. Riverside Drive, #27, Gurnee

    What: The March meeting of the Warren Township Democrats features Doug Ower and Susan Zingle speaking about the Waukegan airport extension. The agenda includes the WTD Food Drive, 2023 municipal elections, the spring Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup and Roundtable Politics LXVIII. For further information, email Bonnie at jcnbbn@gmail.com or call 847-223-0795.

  • IDCCA 2023 Party Builder Awards Reception

    When: Monday, March 27, 2023 from 5:30 to 7:00pm

    Where: Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council Hall, 12 East Erie St., Chicago

    What: Illinois Democratic County Chairs’ Association (IDCCA) holds its 2023 Party Builder Awards Reception honoring Deborah Cosey-Lane, Secretary Treasurer of ATU Local 308; and Michael Macellaio, President of the Chicago & Cook County Building Trades Council. Tenth Dems Founder and Lake Dems Chair Lauren Beth Gash serves on the Executive Board of the IDCCA, and is a past recipient of the Party Builder of the Year Award.  RSVP here or call 217-753-3380 for questions or to RSVP.

     

  • Antioch Easter Parade

    When: Saturday, April 8, 2023. Line up by 10am. Step-off is 10:30am

    Where: Skidmore Street, Antioch

    What: Walk with Indivisible of Western Lake County (IWLC) and Antioch Township Dems in the Antioch Easter Parade. For questions, email ehebbard1@gmail.com

  • The Nuts and Bolts of Campaign Finance Filing

    When: Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 6:00pm

    Where: Online via Zoom. Register here

    What: Free seminar about how to comply with campaign finance filing requirements with prominent election attorney Ross Secler. During this interactive session, Ross will give an overview of the filing process, discuss the requirements for filings, and answer questions.

    Zoom link will be sent the day of the seminar. One hour of CLE credit will be available for attorneys. Open to Democrats.

  • Moraine Township Democrats Meet, Greet and Eat

    When: Thursday, April 13, 2023. 5:30pm eat and socialize; 6:30 meeting.

    Where: Michael's Grill, 1879 2nd Street, Highland Park

    What: Meeting of Moraine Township Democrats, with talk about current events and the latest updates from Anthony Vega, Lake County Clerk. Food available for purchase. This meeting is open to all Democrats and people who support Democratic candidates or causes. To RSVP, email info@morainedems.org

  • Town Hall – Meet Congressman Bill Foster

    When: Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 10:00am

    Where: Local 701 IBEW Hall, 28600 Bella Vista Parkway, Warrenville

    What: Congressman Foster will be sharing what life is like as a scientist in Congress and discussing his work serving Illinois’ 11th Congressional District. Q&A session follows. RSVP online strongly encouraged. Check-in required upon arrival.

  • How to Live Greener at the Green Living Fair

    When: Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 10:00am to 2:00pm

    Where: University Center at the College of Lake County, 1200 University Center Dr., Grayslake

    What: This free, family-friendly event will feature over 50 exhibitors focusing on environmentally sustainable practices, including environmental clubs from local high schools. There will be information provided about gardening, composting, renewable energy, conservation and more.

     

  • Wauconda Township Democrats April Meeting

    When: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 from 6:00 to 7:00pm

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

    What: The April meeting of the Wauconda Township Democrats. Various topics will be covered including recent election results, ballot referenda and trustee updates