Events

Where: Lake Dems Highland Park Headquarters, 474 Central Ave., Highland Park

What: A postcard-writing party! The cards, addresses, and your choice of three tested messages to write will be provided. Please bring some postcard stamps (if you can) and be ready to write. If you want to help pay for stamps: LakeDems.org/Contribute. To RSVP, email Info@LakeDems.org so we know how many people to expect.

Where: The Birchstone, 200 Barclay Blvd., Lincolnshire

What: Dinner honoring Dr. Mona Hanna, 2024 Environmental Leadership Award Recipient, pediatrician, professor, and public health hero whose research exposed the Flint Water Crisis. RSVP here. 

Where: Location in Southeast Lake County to be provided to registrants closer to the date.

What: Training for the Lake Dems/Tenth Dems Election Protection Team of attorney/poll watchers. Whether or not you’re an attorney, learn how to help make sure that everyone eligible to vote in Lake County and the 10th Congressional District is allowed to vote. Open to Democrats. (Note to attorneys: Free 1.5 hours of Professional Responsibility CLE have been approved). Register online.

Where:  Church of the Holy Apostles, 26238 Rt. 59, Wauconda

What: At the October meeting, Wauconda Township Democrats will be planning for the final push for the November 5th election. To RSVP, email waucondatownshipdems@gmail.com.

Where: Highland Park address provided upon RSVP

What: Pro-choice supporters host a reception for Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart. Featured speaker: Sarah Garza Resnick, Chief Executive Officer, Personal PAC. RSVP here. For more information contact Woody at  woody@mfstrategies.com | 314-803-7965

Where: Charlie’s Bar in Grayslake, 255 Center St., Grayslake

What: Midwest Sustainability Group’s annual Fall Fundraiser. The event will include an update on the old Route 53 State Park and Nature Trail project and much more. RSVP online.

Where: Lake County Democrats Grayslake Headquarters (Agora Coworking), 100 N. Atkinson Rd., Grayslake. Meet on second floor, no elevator.

What: The Lake County Democrats, in conjunction with the Fremont Democrats, are holding a postcard event at the Lake Dems Grayslake Office. Volunteers are needed to help write messages and address a few hundred postcards to swing state voters. Refreshments and pizza will be provided. To RSVP or for questions, email fremontdems@gmail.com.

Where: 28 Mile Distillery, 454 Sheridan Rd., Highwood

What: JAC hosts “Dad Bands for Democracy,” featuring Oren Jacobson and Men4Choice. Music by King Saturday, The Canal Jumpers, and Highway J. RSVP here.

Where: Lindenhurst Village Hall, 2301 Sand Lake Rd., Lindenhurst

What: Attendees at IWLC’s October meeting will learn about the Lake County Forest Preserve Referendum on the November ballot. For questions, contact Esther Hebbard at ehebbard1@gmail.com.

Where: Patricia A. Jones Center, 414 S. Lewis Ave., Waukegan

What: The 2024 Luncheon, with the theme “Changing the Narrative in Lake County,” celebrates the successes of individuals returning after incarceration. Tickets can be purchased at waukegantownship.com. For questions, contact Ms. Robbie Randle at rrandle@waukegantownship.com or call 847-244-4900.

Where: McDonalds, 511 West Liberty St., Wauconda

What: Hilary Winiarz is running for the Lake County Board in the 2nd District (that’s all of Wauconda and parts of Hawthorn Woods, Mundelein, Round Lake, Round Lake Park, and Lake Zurich). She’d be grateful for some help door-knocking! Meet at McDonalds in Wauconda, and she’ll buy a breakfast for the morning shift (9:30am – noon), or a sandwich for the afternoon shift (noon – 2:30pm) to get you started before she distributes lists and lit! To RSVP, email HilaryElizabeth9@hotmail.com.

Where: Lake County Democrats Grayslake Headquarters (Agora Coworking), 100 N. Atkinson Rd., Suite 106, Grayslake

What: Open to all of Lake County. Last Week of postcard writing in the new Grayslake office! Please bring postcard stamps. To RSVP, email traceyrepa3@gmail.com.

Where: Lake County Democrats Grayslake Headquarters (Agora Coworking), 100 N. Atkinson Rd., Suite 106, Grayslake

What: Open to all Lake County Democratic Veterans. Specific military message for the postcard writing. Please bring postcard stamps. To RSVP, email traceyrepa3@gmail.com.

Where: Highland Park Democratic Headquarters – Moraine Township Dems, 474 Central Ave. (lower level), Highland Park.

What: Bring your favorite pen and postcard stamps for a fun day of postcard writing in support of Eric Rinehart. There will be light refreshments.

Where: We will meet at a location in Buffalo Grove and go to Wisconsin together. Address in Buffalo Grove and in Wisconsin to be provided upon RSVP.

What: Travel with us to Southeast Wisconsin to greet voters and get Harris/Walz and other Democrats elected on November 5th. RSVP here.

Where: Campaign Office, 10 N. Lake St., Unit 101, Grayslake

What: Knock doors and talk to voters with State Senator Edly-Allen and Senate President Don Harmon. To RSVP, email info@maryforil31.com.

Where: Lake County Democrats Grayslake Headquarters (Agora Coworking), 100 N. Atkinson Rd., Suite 106, Grayslake

What: Bring a smart phone or your laptop and we will train you on how to do text banking. This weekend we are featuring Eric Rinehart! To RSVP, email traceyrepa3@gmail.com.

Where: Glencoe home address provided upon RSVP

What: A fundraiser for Peter Barca, Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress in Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District.  Special guests, Congresspersons Jan Schakowsky and Bill Foster. RSVP here or email gina@barcaforwisconsin.com.

Where: Grayslake address provided upon RSVP

What: A Day Of Action for Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart. Knock doors, write postcards, phone bank, or text bank. Food, drink, and training will be provided. RSVP online.

Where: 28 Mile Distilling Company, 454 Sheridan Rd., Highwood

What: Join Lake County Democrats and the Democratic Party of Illinois as Governor JB Pritzker speaks at an exciting canvass launch for our great candidates in Lake County. Hear from Governor Pritzker and others. Then, whether you’re experienced or just beginning, head out with materials and Get Out The Vote. Click here to RSVP.

Where: Lake Villa Library, 140 N. Munn Rd., Lindenhurst

What: Door knocking to activate our voters to vote blue up and down the ballot. Newcomers will be partnered with an experienced canvasser. Bring appropriate clothing, a charged phone and a water bottle. To RSVP, email lakevillatownshipdems@gmail.com.

When: Sunday, October 20, from 12:00 noon until 3:00pm.

Where: Southeast Wisconsin, in areas from Kenosha to Milwaukee, depending upon where we’re needed. We’ll gather at a Democratic Party of Wisconsin (WisDems) staging/training site before heading out to knock doors. We’ll let you know the address a few days before. If you need a ride or can drive others, let us know when you register as we’ll have designated meeting points in Lake County for those wishing to carpool.

What: WOW! is a Lake Dems project (now affiliated with Operation Swing State) to persuade Wisconsin voters to vote for Democrats. Knock doors to get out the vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz and other Democrats. Pre-canvassing orientation and training provided by WisDems. Training also available from Operation Swing State. Sign up at lakedems.org/wow.

Where: Benton Township Area – address provided upon RSVP

What: Volunteers needed to knock doors and persuade voters with State Representative Joyce Mason and State Senator Mary Edly-Allen. To RSVP, call Alexis Roberts at 847-445-1013.

Where: Ravinia Green Country Club, 1200 Saunders Rd., Riverwoods

What: Celebrate Kamala’s birthday with us! Join us at our annual Shades of Blue Awards Reception, a can’t-miss event. Come to this festive birthday party and help us recognize our outstanding Democratic leaders. Individual tickets are $60 for Kamala’s 60th birthday ($100 per couple). Sponsorships available. To RSVP: lakedems.org/shadesofblue.

Where: Strawberry Moon, 204 S. Main St., Wauconda

What: The final fundraiser for State Representative candidate Maria Peterson. The event features live music from Jeff Trudell. RSVP here.

Where: Highland Park Democratic Headquarters – Moraine Township Dems, 474 Central Ave. (lower level), Highland Park.

What: Lake Dems holds a postcard-writing party. The cards, addresses, and tested messages to write will be provided. Please bring some postcard stamps (if you can) and be ready to write. If you want to help pay for stamps: LakeDems.org/Contribute. To RSVP, email Info@LakeDems.org so we know how many people to expect.

Where: Kristoff’s Bowling Alley, 421 Rollins Rd., Round Lake Beach

What: A night of bowling to support State Senator Mary Edly-Allen. The event features bowling, food and drinks. RSVP here or email kelly@ilsenatedems.org.

Where: Location in north suburban Cook County to be provided to registrants closer to the date.

What: Training for the Lake Dems/Tenth Dems Election Protection Team of attorney/poll watchers. Whether or not you’re an attorney, learn how to help make sure that everyone eligible to vote in Lake County and the 10th Congressional District is allowed to vote. Open to Democrats. (Note to attorneys: Free 1.5 hours of Professional Responsibility CLE have been approved). Register online.