Warren Township Democrats August Meeting
When: Thursday, August 15, 2024 from 6:00 to 7:30pm
Where: Tacos El Norte, 401 N. Riverside Drive, #27, Gurnee
What: The monthly meeting of the Warren Township Democrats.
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Lake Dems and Fremont Dems Postcard-Writing Event
When: Thursday, August 15, 2024 from 6:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Lake Dems Grayslake Office, 100 N. Atkinson Rd., Grayslake
What: Lake Dems and Fremont Dems host a postcard-writing event. Postcards will be sent to swing states. Refreshments will be provided. To RSVP or for questions, email fremontdems@gmail.com.
State Rep. Joyce Mason’s 55th Birthday Party with House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch
When: Friday, August 16, 2024 from 5:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Viking Park Dance Hall, 4374 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee
What: State Representative Joyce Mason celebrates her 55th birthday with a party and campaign kickoff fundraiser. Special guest: Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch. To RSVP, email Joyce@votejoycemason.com.
Help Win Over Wisconsin for Harris/Walz and Other Democrats
When: Saturday, August 10, 2024 (a Day of Action in both Lake County and Kenosha), from 12:00 noon until 3:00pm. Carpools will leave Lake County locations at 10:45am and return around 4:30pm.
Where: Meeting points in Lake County to carpool to Kenosha. Then gather at the Kenosha County Democratic Party's staging/training site before heading out to canvass in the area.
What: Win Over Wisconsin (WOW!), a Lake Dems project, in conjunction with the Democratic Party of Wisconsin (WisDems), to persuade voters to vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. This is also an opportunity to help Democrats hold the Senate and flip the House. Knock doors and speak with voters identified as undecided or leaning Democratic. Pre-canvassing orientation and training provided by WisDems. RSVP here.
Waukegan Township Democrats Banned Book Reading
When: Saturday, August 17, 2024 from 11:00am to 4:51pm
Where: 24th Annual Ray Bradbury’s Dandelion Wine Festival, Bowen Park, Waukegan
What: Waukegan Township Democrats has a booth at the 24th Annual Ray Bradbury’s Dandelion Wine Arts & Music Festival. The event honors literature’s power to inspire, provoke, unite, and advocate for free speech. Attendees will hear readings from banned books and can share their thoughts or favorite passages.
Avon Dems Day of Action for Eric Rinehart
When: Saturday, August 17, 2024 from 11:30am to 3:00pm
Where: Lake County Democrats Grayslake Headquarters (Agora Coworking), 100 N. Atkinson Rd., Suite 106, Grayslake
What: Avon Dems and Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart hold a Day of Action supporting his reelection campaign. Volunteers will be knocking doors and additionally have indoor activities available for those interested.
LGBTQ+ Rainbow Family BBQ
When: Saturday, August 17, 2024 from 11:30am to 4:00pm
Where: Adler Park, 1500 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville
What: LGBTQ+ Center Lake County holds a free Rainbow Family BBQ featuring food, drinks, music, and games. Burgers, hot dogs, and drinks will be provided. For details and to RSVP, visit the website.
Black Business Expo & Celebration
When: Saturday, August 17, 2024 from 1:00 to 5:00pm
Where: Bertrand Bowling Lanes, 2616 Washington St., Waukegan
What: Black Lives Matter Lake County hosts a Black Business Expo and Celebration. For more information, call 847-344-2450 or 773-309-1557.
Join Lake Dems, Brad Schneider and other Democrats at the Grayslake Summerfest Parade
When: Saturday, August 17, 2024. Line-up at 4:00pm; step-off at 4:30pm
Where: Line-up is at Grayslake Central High School, 400 N. Lake St., Grayslake
What: Come walk with Lake Dems, Brad Schneider, and other great Democratic candidates in the late afternoon Grayslake SummerFest Parade. Wear blue if you can. If you’d like a Lake Dems t-shirt or hat, go to lakedems.org/shirts or lakedems.org/hats.
Summer BBQ Fundraiser for Eric Rinehart and Jennifer Banek
When: Sunday, August 18, 2024 from 1:00 to 3:00pm
Where: 10481 W. Illinois Ave., Beach Park
What: A BBQ fundraiser supporting Lake County Coroner Jennifer Banek and Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart. Click here for tickets to support Jennifer Banek. Click here for tickets to support Eric Rinehart. For more information, email woody@mfstrategies.com or call 314-803-7965.
Team Underwood Hosts DNC Monday Night Watch Party
When: Monday, August 19, 2024 at 5:00pm
Where: Online via zoom
What: Kick off the historic week of events with a Virtual Watch Party. President Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton, and other special guests will be speaking. Register here.
Veterans’ Party with U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth
When: Tuesday, August 20, 2024 from 12:00 to 3:00pm
Where: IBEW Local 134 Memorial Hall, 2722 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Dr., Chicago (just south of the McCormick Center)
What: Illinois Veterans for Change, Vote Vets, and the Lake County Democrats Veterans Committee host a Veterans’ Party during the Democratic National Convention with Senator Duckworth herself as the headliner. RSVP here. The event features free lunch, drinks, and live music. For questions, email info@veteransforchange.org.
Milwaukee Rally with Vice President Harris
When: Tuesday, August 20, 2024 from 2:00 to 9:00pm
Where: Milwaukee location provided upon RSVP
What: A WisDems Coordinated Campaign Event with Vice President Kamala Harris. RSVP here.
Write Postcards with Lake Dems to Elect Democrats
When: Wednesday, August 21, 2024 from 2:00 to 4:00pm
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.
Wauconda Township Democrats August Meeting
When: Wednesday, August 21, 2024 from 6:00 to 7:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom
What: The August meeting of the Wauconda Township Democrats. Various political topics will be covered including a recap of the Day of Action, DNC update, planning for canvassing, elected officials and candidate updates, and local updates from members who are village trustees. To RSVP, email waucondatownshipdems@gmail.com.
Northwest Lake County DNC Watch Party & Potluck, Co-Sponsored by Lake Dems and Lake Villa Dems, in Partnership with the Avon Dems, Indivisible Western Lake County, Antioch Dems, and Grant Township Dems
When: Thursday, August 22, starting at 6:00pm.
Where: Lake County Grayslake Office, 100 N. Atkinson Rd. (Agora Co-Working), Grayslake (Please note: the event is up a flight of stairs, and there is no elevator.)
What: Watch Kamala Harris and Tim Walz receive their party’s endorsement and write postcards for Wisconsin and Eric Rinehart. It’s a potluck, too! Bring some yummies to share. Suggested: Crockpot dishes, casseroles, salad mix, snack mixes, paper plates/cups/utensils/napkins, drinks, etc. Kids are welcome. Please RSVP here.
Southeast Lake County DNC Watch Party Co-Sponsored by Lake Dems, Moraine Dems, Shields Dems, and West Deerfield Dems
When: Thursday, August 22. Join us starting at 6:00pm to watch all the speeches leading up to Vice President Harris’s acceptance speech to round out the evening.
Where: Gorton Center at 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest
What: Join fellow Democrats watching Vice President Harris’s acceptance speech and the speeches leading up to it. A light meal will be offered at an affordable price. RSVP here.
Watergate – Investigation and Resignation with Barry Bradford
When: Friday, August 23, 2024 from 2:00 to 3:00pm
Where: Indian Trails Public Library, Lake Cook Room, 355 Schoenbeck Rd., Wheeling
What: Historian and author Barry Bradford presents a multi-media program commemorating the 50th anniversary of Richard Nixon’s resignation. He will tell little-known stories of how Richard Nixon’s corrupt presidency came to an end. Register here.
Watergate – Investigation and Resignation with Barry Bradford
When: Friday, August 23, 2024 from 2:00 to 3:00pm
Where: Indian Trails Public Library, Lake Cook Room, 355 Schoenbeck Rd., Wheeling
What: Historian and author Barry Bradford presents a multi-media program commemorating the 50th anniversary of Richard Nixon’s resignation. He will tell little known stories of how Richard Nixon’s corrupt presidency came to an end. Register here.
Coffee & Talk with Antioch and Grant Township Democrats
When: Saturday, August 24, 2024 from 9:00 to 9:30am
Where: Village Bakery, 27 E. Grand Ave., Fox Lake
What: Antioch and Grant Township Democrats meet for conversation and networking outside, next to the Village Bakery. To RSVP, email AntiochTownshipDemocrats@gmail.com.
Walk with Indivisible Western Lake County (IWLC) in the Lindenfest Parade
When: Saturday, August 24, 2024 from 9:30 to 11:30am. Line up at 9:30, step off at 10:30am. Parade position #9.
Where: Bonner Heritage Farm, 201 Country Place, Lindenhurst.
What: Walk with IWLC in the Lindenfest Parade. Walkers will be passing countywide candy bags. They must arrive at 9:30 because parade officials close down the street. To RSVP, email Esther Hebbard at ehebbard1@gmail.com.
Help Win Over Wisconsin for Harris/Walz and Other Democrats
When: Saturday, August 24, 2024 from 12:00 noon until 3:00pm. Carpools will leave Lake County locations at 10:45am and return around 4:30pm.
Where: We’ll designate meeting points in Lake County for those wishing to carpool to Democratic headquarters in Kenosha. We’ll gather at the Kenosha County Democratic Party’s staging/training site before heading out to canvass in the area.
What: Win Over Wisconsin (WOW!), a Lake Dems project, in conjunction with the Democratic Party of Wisconsin (WisDems), to persuade voters to vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. This is also an opportunity to help Democrats hold the Senate and flip the House. Knock doors and speak with voters identified as undecided or leaning Democratic. Pre-canvassing orientation and training provided by WisDems. RSVP here.
Lake Villa Dems Blue Wave Social
When: Saturday, August 24, 2024 from 3:00 to 6:00pm
Where: Lake County Democrats Grayslake Headquarters (Agora Coworking), 100 N. Atkinson Rd., Suite 106, Grayslake
What: The first Lake Villa Dems fundraiser social features pizza and drinks. Attendees are encouraged to bring snacks or desserts. Funds collected will be used to support Democrats in the upcoming elections through postcards targeting the youth vote, booths at local events, parade gear, etc. Donate here.
Morning Coffee with Indivisible Western Lake County (IWLC)
When: Sunday, August 25, 2024 from 7:30 to 9:00am
Where: 3Legged Coffee Brewery in Lindenhurst Center, 2120 E. Grand Ave., Lindenhurst
What: IWLC sponsors a gathering with great nitro coffee and conversation. For questions, email Esther Hebbard at ehebbard1@gmail.com.
Meet N Greet “Fun” Raiser with Senator Adriane Johnson
When: Sunday, August 25, 2024 from 2:00 to 4:00pm
Where: Bowen Park, 1800 North Sheridan Rd., Waukegan
What: An opportunity to connect with Senator Adriane Johnson, engage in meaningful discussions, and learn more about her vision and initiatives. RSVP here.
Postcard Writing to Swing States with Lake Dems and West Deerfield Dems
When: Sunday, August 25, 2024 from 2:00 to 4:00pm
Where: Potbelly’s back room, 740 Waukegan Rd., Deerfield
What: An afternoon of postcard writing to swing states sponsored by West Deerfield Dems. Attendees are requested to order some food/drink, bring some postcard stamps and a pen, and be ready to write and socialize! Postcards will be provided. You’ll be able to select from three proven messages to write. To RSVP, email Info@WestDeerfieldDems.com
A Night at the Ballpark with State Senators Laura Murphy and Cristina Castro
When: Tuesday, August 27, 2024. The suite opens at 5:30pm; game begins at 6:30pm
Where: Wintrust Field, 1999 Springinsguth Rd., Schaumburg
What: A night of baseball supporting State Senators Laura Murphy and Cristina Castro. Food and beverages are included. Register online.
Tracy Katz Muhl Fall General Election Campaign Kickoff
When: Tuesday, August 27, 2024 from 5:30 to 7:00pm
Where: Max & Benny’s, 461 Waukegan Rd., Northbrook
What: Reception supporting Tracy Katz Muhl’s general election campaign for State Representative. The event features snacks, coffee service, and her plan to keep the 57th District blue. RSVP here, or for questions, email Christian at info@tracykatzmuhl4rep.com.
Write Postcards with Lake Dems to Elect Democrats
When: Wednesday, August 28, 2024 from 2:00 to 4:00pm
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.
POSTPONED: Gun Violence Prevention Advocates for Eric Rinehart
When: Wednesday, August 28, 2024 from 6:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Highland Park address provided upon RSVP.
What: A reception supporting Eric Rinehart in his reelection campaign for Lake County States Attorney. Hosted by Gun Violence Prevention Heroes Mayor Nancy Rotering of Highland Park, and the Gun Violence Prevention PAC and their President, Kathleen Sances. RSVP here. For more information, contact Woody at (314) 803-7965 or woody@mfstrategies.com