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  • Tenth Dems, Lake Dems Zoom Presentation: “How To Be A Pollwatcher.”

    When: Sunday, October 30, 2022 from 4:00 to 5:30pm

    Where: Online via Zoom. Register here

    What: Those who attend this training will learn about voting rights in Illinois and how to help our Democratic candidates as a member of the Tenth Dems/Lake Dems Election Protection team by making sure voters can exercise those rights. Our in-depth, practical training for attorneys and other pollwatchers is open to Democrats. We offer 1.5 hours of FREE CLE (Continuing Legal Education) to attorneys.

  • “The Right to Vote” — Election Protection Zoom Presented by Tenth Dems, Lake Dems and the Illinois Democratic County Chairs’ Association

    When: Thursday, November 3, 2022 from 7:30 to 9:00pm

    Where: Online via Zoom. Register here.

    What: At “The Right to Vote.” attendees will about voting rights in Illinois and help our Democratic candidates by making sure voters can exercise those rights. Our in-depth, practical training is open to Democrats. We offer 1.5 hours of FREE CLE (Continuing Legal Education) to attorneys.

  • University Center of Lake County Open House

    When: Thursday, November 3, 2022 from 6:00 to 8:00pm

    Where: 1200 University Center Drive, Grayslake

    What: An Open House where students can learn about enrollment requirements, resources, financial aid and scholarship opportunities for all 12 colleges at the University Center. They can speak with representatives to find out the path that best fits their needs. Register here.

  • Day of Action in Fremont

    When: Saturday, November 5, 2022 from 1:00 to 4:00pm

    Where: Lake Dems, Holly Kim, and Dan Didech campaign office, 105 N. Seymour Ave., Mundelein

    What: Fremont Dems reach out to Democratic voters in surrounding areas to help Get Out The Vote. They will stuff literature into door-hanging bags and then do literature drops at Democratic doors. Copies of the new Lake County Voter Guide will be distributed. To RSVP or for questions, email fremontdems@gmail.com

  • Go North to Help Mandela Barnes and Gov. Tony Evers Win in Wisconsin

    When: Sunday, November 6, 2022 from 1:00 to 5:00pm

    Where: Meet up at a location to be announced in either Kenosha or Racine, or connect with carpools at locations in Northern Illinois TBA

    What: Join a group going to Wisconsin. Following a brief training, we’ll knock doors for Democratic candidate for Senate Mandela Barnes and Democratic Governor Tony Evers. Helping Mandela Barnes defeat Ron Johnson could mean the difference between losing the Senate or increasing our Democratic majority. Re-electing Governor Evers would keep in place a critical check against the Republican-controlled Wisconsin legislature. Sign up here.

  • Campaign Celebration Honoring Judge Elizabeth Rochford

    When: Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at 6:30pm

    Where: Post Time Bar and Grill, 13860 W. Rockland Road, Libertyville

    What: A campaign celebration honoring Judge Elizabeth Rochford, candidate for Illinois Supreme Court. To RSVP or for questions, email Laurie Dimakos at laurie@ldimakos.com

  • Lake County Dems Free Election Night Watch Party

    When: Tuesday, November 8, 2022 starting at 7:00pm

    Where: Rosati’s, 3110 West IL Route 60, Mundelein

    What: Lake Dems Countywide Election Night Watch Party. All Democrats welcome. Free pizza, salad, and soft drinks. Space may be limited. Please RSVP here.

  • Women of Valor Luncheon

    When: Wednesday, November 16, 2022. 11:30am Reception; 12:00pm Lunch and Program

    Where: Galleria Marchetti, 825 West Erie Street, Chicago

    What: Simon Wiesenthal Center Midwest Region hosts its 3rd Annual Women of Valor Luncheon. Register here. For questions, call 310 553.9036 or email information@wiesenthal.com

  • Indivisible Western Lake County (IWLC) November Meeting

    When: Wednesday, November 16, 2022 from 7:00 to 8:30pm

    Where: Lake Villa District Library, 140 N. Munn Road, Lindenhurst

    What: The November meeting of IWLC welcomes some of the first-time candidates on the ballot in 2022, who will share lessons learned. For questions, contact Esther Hebbard at ehebbard1@gmail.com

     

  • How to Run for Local Office with Lake County Democrats and Treasurer Holly Kim

    When: Saturday, November 19, 2022 from 10:00 to 11:00am

    Where: Online via Zoom. Link will be sent shortly before the meeting.

    What: Lake County Democrats and Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim, a former Mundelein village trustee, hold a conversation about how and why more Democrats should run for local offices. Petitions to get on the ballot are now being circulated by candidates – they are due in December. This session will also show you how to get on the ballot and stay there. Open to Democrats. Register here. For questions, email info@lakedems.org

  • New Lake Dems Headquarters Open House During ArtWauk in Waukegan

    When: Saturday, November 19, 2022 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 the new 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.

  • Homebuyer Expo with Holly Kim and Joe Herchenbach

    When: Saturday, December 3, 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00 noon. Doors open at 9:00am.

    Where: Santa Maria del Popolo Parish Hall, 116 N. Lake St., Mundelein. Entrance by the corner of Lincoln Ave. and Crystal St.

    What: Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim and Fremont Township Assessor Joe Herchenbach discuss buying and selling your home. Topics include taxes, insurance, attorneys, home inspection and more.

  • Dinner with the Fremont Democrats

    When: Thursday, December 8, 2022 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).

    What: Virtual and live hybrid meeting of the Fremont Township Democrats. For those attending in person, food will be available at the Dockside Diner. To request Zoom link, email fremontdems@gmail.com

  • Lake Dems Event – Get Your Petitions Notarized and Reviewed

    When: Sunday, December 11, 2022 from 3:00 to 4:30pm

    Where: Cook Park Library, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Lower level meeting room

    What: If you are running for local office (village board, school board, library board, etc.) and would like your petitions checked and notarized before you turn them in, Lake Dems will have volunteer election attorneys and notaries on hand. Donuts and coffee, too. Open to Democrats. For questions, email info@lakedems.org

  • Lake Dems Post-Election Analysis with Political Strategist Pete Giangreco

    When: Monday, December 12, 2022 from 7:00 to 8:00pm

    Where: Online via Zoom.  Link will be sent on the day of the event.

    What: A conversation with one of America’s top political strategists, Pete Giangreco, who will share his insights and analysis of elections across the nation this past November. RSVP here.  Open to Democrats.

  • Rally for Love in Honor of Club Q. Colorado

    When: Tuesday, December 13, 2022 from 6:00 to 8:00pm Where: Vernon Township Community Service Building, 2900 N. Mail Street, Buffalo Grove What: BG Pride, State Senator Adriane Johnson and State Representative Dan Didech host Rally for Love in Honor of Club Q. Colorado with Sara Knizhnik, Chair of Lake County State’s Attorney Gun Violence Prevention Initiative and Lake…

  • Wauconda Township Democrats December Meeting

    When: Wednesday, December 14, 2022 from 6:00 to 7:00pm

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

    What: The December meeting of the Wauconda Township Democrats. This 2022 year-end wrap-up celebrates successes and plans activities for 2023.

  • Town Hall Meeting on the SAFE-T Act’s Implementation in Lake County

    When: Thursday, December 15, 2022 from 6:30 to 8:00pm

    Where: Vernon Township Community Services Building, 2900 N. Main Street, Buffalo Grove

    What: A discussion of the SAFE-T Act’s implementation in Lake County with State Representative Daniel Didech, Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart and Lake County Board Member Sara Knizhnik. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 847-478-9909 or email info@repdidech.com

  • Schneider for Congress Holiday Party

    When: Saturday, December 17, 2022 from 5:00 to 7:00pm

    Where: Fuller Center in Waukegan, 141 S. Genesee St., Waukegan

    What: Congressman Brad Schneider’s Annual Holiday Party. RSVP here. For questions, contact Eli Krule at eli@schneiderforcongress.com. In lieu of contributions, please consider bringing gloves, winter hats and socks which will be donated to Allendale 4 Kids in Lake Villa.

  • Sex Trafficking Film Premier, “Lost N Found”

    When: Thursday, January 5, 2023. Doors open at 6:00pm, show starts at 7:00pm

    Where: Genesee Theater, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan

    What: A short film by Yashin “Inchworm” Phillips that follows a father’s journey toward understanding sex trafficking with an experience that hits close to home. Purchase tickets here

  • July 4th Mass Shooting Aftermath: Facing Adversity Together

    When: Saturday, January 7, 2023 from 10:30am to 12:00 noon

    Where: Highland Park Presbyterian Church, 330 Laurel Ave., Highland Park

    What: Group leaders with expertise in community trauma offer a free conversation and support group to grapple with the psychic impact and the short- and long-term effects of community trauma. For more information, contact Ross Nickow at rossnickow@gmail.com