When: Sunday, August 14, 2022 from 2:00 to 4:00pm
Where: Jewett Park Pavilion, 836 Jewett Park Drive, Deerfield
What: The Optimist Club of Deerfield celebrates its 50th Anniversary with an Ice Cream Social. There will be a DJ, games, prizes and other features. Free to Deerfield residents and friends. For more information, visit the club’s Facebook page.
When: Monday, August 15, 2022 at 6:00pm
Where: Schneider for Congress Northbrook headquarters. Address provided upon RSVP. Register here.
What: Congressman Brad Schneider’s reelection campaign kickoff. Attendees will hear from Congressman Schneider and his team. Pizza and refreshments will be served. For questions or additional information, contact Ethan Wolf at Ethan@schneiderforcongress.com
When: Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at 6:00pm
Where: Location provided upon registration.
What: Congressman Brad Schneider hosts a “Congress on Your Corner” event in Fox Lake to answer questions from constituents and brief attendees on his work in Washington. Register here. This event will be streamed on Facebook. For questions, contact Rep. Schneider’s office at (847) 383-4870.
When: Wednesday, August 17, 2022 from 6:00 to 7:00pm
Where: Highland Park Library, 494 Laurel Avenue, Highland Park
What: State Representative Bob Morgan holds a Town Hall Meeting, Let’s Talk About Important Issues: Health, Public Safety, Environment. The event is free and open to the public.
When: Wednesday, August 17, 2022 from 6:00 to 7:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom. To receive the link, send email to cgt011@gmail.com
What: The August meeting of the Wauconda Township Democrats features Anthony Vega, candidate for Lake County Clerk; Maria Peterson, candidate for State Senator and Mary Morgan, candidate for State Representative. There will be discussion of the November 8, 2022 General Election, future “Days of Action” in Wauconda Township and other Get Out the Vote (GOTV) activities.
When: Thursday, August 18, 2022 at 6:00pm
Where: Location provided upon registration.
What: Congressman Brad Schneider hosts a “Congress on Your Corner” event in Grayslake to answer questions from constituents and brief attendees on his work in Washington. Register here. This event will be streamed on Facebook. For questions, contact Rep. Schneider’s office at (847) 383-4870.
When: Thursday, August 18, 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). To request Zoom link, email fremontdems@gmail.com
What: Virtual and live hybrid meeting of the Fremont Township Democrats. Food will be available for purchase at the Dockside Diner.
When: Friday, August 19, 2022 at 10:00am. The workshop will be repeated Wednesday, August 24, at 7:00pm and Saturday, September 3, at 10:00am
Where: Deerfield Public Library, 920 Waukegan Road, Deerfield
What: Assessment Appeal Workshop with Andrew Richter, West Deerfield Township Assessor.
When: Friday, August 19, 2022 from 6:00 to 9:00pm. VIP event 5:30 to 6:00pm
Where: Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 Green Bay Road, North Chicago
What: Lake County Democratic Women hold their 2022 Gala. Proof of vaccination may be required. For questions, contact Kate Johnson at kjohns8888@gmail.com RSVP here
When: Saturday, August 20, 2022 from 12:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Waukegan Lakefront Stiner Pavilion, 201 East Seahorse Drive, Waukegan
What: Commissioner Angelo Kyle sponsors Lake County AfroFest 22 Music and Food Festival.
When: Saturday, August 20, 2022 from 2:00 to 5:00pm
Where: 6020 Washington Street, Gurnee
What: A luau supporting the reelection of Erin Cartwright Weinstein for Clerk of the Circuit Court and Holly Kim for Lake County Treasurer. RSVP here.
When: Saturday, August 20, 2022. Line up at 5:30pm; step off at 6:00pm
Where: Gather at Grayslake Central High School, 400 N. Lake Street, Grayslake
What: Grayslake Summer Days Parade with Congressman Brad Schneider and other local Democrats.
When: Sunday, August 21, 2022; start at 9:00am, ride time 9:30 to 11:30am
Where: Old School Forest Preserve, 26285 North Saint Marys Road, Libertyville
What: A 14.4-mile bike ride with Congressman Brad Schneider through a part of Illinois’ Tenth Congressional District. Helmets are required. Sign-in waiver for insurance purposes. Bring hydration (water bottles), food and cash if you would like to purchase something. RSVP here. For questions contact Rep. Schneider’s office at (847) 383-4870
When: Sunday, August 21, 2022. Vernon Township at 12:00pm
Where: Vernon Township Community Center, 2900 N. Main Street, Buffalo Grove
What: Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky and your elected officials hold a Meet and Greet for constituents. Complimentary refreshments will be served. RSVP here.
When: Sunday, August 21, 2022 from 12:30 to 1:30pm
Where: Something’s Brewing, 82 Center Street, Grayslake
What: Congressman Brad Schneider holds this month’s Coffee Club in Grayslake. It will be an outdoor event. All attendees will need to be vaccinated to attend. RSVP online or for questions, email Eli Krule at eli@schneiderforcongress.com or call 847-530-2744
When: Sunday, August 21, 2022 at 2:00pm
Where: Ela Township Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich
What: Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky and your elected officials hold a Meet and Greet for constituents. Complimentary refreshments will be served. RSVP here.
When: Sunday, August 21, 2022 from 2:00 to 4:00pm
Where: Highland Park home on the lake. Address provided upon RSVP. Event will be held outdoors (indoors if raining).
What: An afternoon of food, fun and friendship with your local Democrats, including Congressman Brad Schneider, State Senator Julie Morrison, State Representative Bob Morgan, Lake County Board Member Paras Parekh, North Shore Water Reclamation District Trustee Rhoda Pierce, Illinois Supreme Court candidate Liz Rochford, State Appellate Court candidate Judge Chris Kennedy, Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering, Lake County Democrats Chair Lauren Beth Gash and many others. This Summer Membership Event is free. Open to Democrats. RSVP here.
When: Sunday, August 21, 2022 at 4:00pm
Where: Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich
What: Illinois Senate candidate Maria Peterson hosts a Gun Sense Rally in Lake Zurich.
When: Monday, August 22, 2022 from 7:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Vernon Township Community Services Building, 2900 North Main Street, Buffalo Grove
What: A Safe Place/Lake County Crisis Center and the Office of Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart sponsor a discussion of the tools available to domestic violence victims and the people who care about them. For more information, visit the Facebook page.
When: Tuesday, August 23, 2022 from 6:00 to 7:00pm
Where: Online via ZOOM. Register here.
What: Congressman Sean Casten will discuss his plans for the general election and his recent work in Congress.
When: Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at 7:00pm. The workshop will be repeated Saturday, September 3, at 10:00am
Where: Deerfield Public Library, 920 Waukegan Road, Deerfield
What: Assessment Appeal Workshop with Andrew Richter, West Deerfield Township Assessor.
When: Wednesday, August 24, 2022 from 7:00 to 8:30pm
Where: Lindenhurst Village Hall, 2301 E. Sand Lake Road, Lindenhurst
What: The August meeting of IWLC. Several local candidates will speak on their races. Special guests: Moms Demand Action.
When: Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 3:00pm
Where: Lake County Court Tower, Sheriff’s Training Room, 301 Washington St., FL 1, Waukegan
What: A training for Deputy Voter Registrars will be held. Participants must be at least 18 years of age and registered to vote in Lake County. The event is open only to Lake County residents who are interested in helping to register new voters. Deputy Registrars must be trained in the county in which they live, but once trained, can register voters anywhere in Illinois. Training takes about an hour.
This training is being held through the County Clerk’s office and is free of charge. Sign-ups will be taken up to 24 hours before the class starts. Late sign-ups may or may not be added to the class. Register online. If you’re interested in helping organize voter registration, contact Lake Dems at info@lakedems.org
When: Thursday, August 25, 2022 from 5:30 to 7:30pm
Where: New Furama Restaurant, 2828 S. Wentworth Ave., Chicago
What: Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch and Illinois Senate President Don Harmon invite you to support Asian American legislative members and candidates. To RSVP visit the Facebook page.
When: Thursday, August 25, 2022 from 6:30 to 8:30pm
Where: Hawthorn Woods Country Club, 1 Tournament Dr. N., Hawthorn Woods
What: Reception in support of Sara Knizhnik, candidate for Lake County Board, District 18. Register here.
When: Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 7:00pm
Where: Tacos El Norte, 401 N. Riverside Drive, #27, Gurnee
What: The August meeting of the Warren Township Democrats with guest speakers: District 61 State Rep Joyce Mason, candidate for State Senate District 31 Mary Edly-Allen and candidate for Lake County Clerk Anthony Vega. The agenda includes introduction of the Precinct Committee Persons, a discussion of candidates and activities leading up to the November General Election and what can be done to help, upcoming events, setting the date for an Adopt-A-Highway cleanup and old/new business. For further information, email Bonnie at jcnbbn@gmail.com or call 847-223-0795
When: Friday, August 26, 2022 from 5:30 to 7:30pm
Where: Nippersink Forest Preserve, 900 W. Belvidere Road, Round Lake
What: A barbecue-style picnic in support of Laura Faver Dias, candidate for Illinois State Representative, 62nd District. Cash bar available. RSVP here. For questions, email info@laurafaverdias.com
When: Saturday, August 27, 2022 from 10:00 to 11:00am
Where: Bagels By the Book, 870 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville
What: A Meet-and-Greet with Lake County Board Member Jennifer Clark and State Senator Mary Edly-Allen. RSVP here. For questions, email Hillary Vrba at hillary@maryforil31.com
When: Saturday, August 27, 2022 from 10:00am to 1:00pm
Where: Warren Township address provided upon RSVP email to votecarissa@gmail.com
What: Door-to-door canvass to support the reelection of Carissa Casbon to the Lake County Board.
When: Saturday, August 27, 2022 from 1:00 to 5:00pm
Where: Bertrand Bowling Lanes Parking Lot, 2616 Washington St., Waukegan
What: Lake County Chapter of Black Lives Matter celebrates Black business with this 2nd Annual Expo.