When: Monday, March 11, 2024 from 6:30 to 8:00pm

Where: Hello Folks Restaurant, 78 E. Grand Ave., Fox Lake

What: Monthly meeting of the Antioch & Grant Township Democrats. Guest Speaker: Michael Conway, Democratic candidate for Lake County Board – District 5. RSVP to AntiochTownshipDemocrats@gmail.com.

When: Tuesday, March 12, 2024 from 7:30 to 8:30pm

Where: Online via Zoom

What: Maria Peterson, candidate for State Representative, District 52, is a gun safety advocate, a member of Moms Demand Action, and has been endorsed by Everytown. She welcomes special guest Angela Ferrell-Zabala, first-ever Executive Director of Moms Demand Action. Register here.

When: Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 6:00pm

Where:  Lakeside Recreation Center, 900 S. Lake St., Mundelein (small party room) and online via Zoom

What: All things political will be discussed, including GOTV for the March 19th primary and how to lay the groundwork for victory in 2024. A hybrid system will be used, with some meeting in person and everyone else Zooming in. For those attending in person, food will be available for purchase at the Dockside Diner. Those wishing to join via Zoom should email fremontdems@gmail.com.

When: Saturday, March 16, 2024. Gather: 11:30am; Step off: Noon

Where: Palombi Middle School parking lot, 133 McKinley Ave., Lake Villa

What: Let’s have a strong Democratic showing at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Lake Villa. Join Lake Dems and Lake Villa Democrats in the wearin’ of the blue. (Wear a Lake Dems t-shirt if you have one; we’ll have more.) RSVP if you can join us: lakevillatownshipdems@gmail.com.

When: Saturday, March 16, 2024 from 2:00 to 4:00pm

Where: Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O’Plaine Rd., Gurnee

What: State Senator Mary Edly-Allen and State Representatives Laura Faver Dias and Joyce Mason host an information event for families and caregivers of adults with disabilities. Attendees will hear insights from residential agencies, day programs, lawyers and other experts. Due to space limitations, registration is required. Register here.

Where: Lake County Democrats Waukegan Headquarters, 228A N. Genesee St., Waukegan (across the street from the Genesee Theater)

What: Please join us for another of our Cookies and Conversation events Saturday, March 16, at 5pm in Waukegan. This event is an opportunity to talk with like-minded Democrats about the 2024 election – and is an important step toward making a difference as we fight to protect reproductive freedom, save our democracy, and prevent gun violence.

We’ll meet at 5pm at Lake County Democratic Headquarters in Waukegan, 228 N. Genesee (across from the Genesee theater). This event is during ArtWauk, a festive monthly event the third Saturday of each month in Waukegan. Galleries and other venues in the Arts & Entertainment District, where our office is located, are open to passersby and celebrate the city’s growing art community.

We’ll be having these casual discussions throughout the year all over Lake County as we head toward the November election. Open to Democrats. To RSVP (or if you’d like to help plan or host a conversation in your area), email info@lakedems.org with “Conversation” in the subject line.

When: Wednesday, March 20, 2024, from 7:00 to 8:00pm

Where: Online via Zoom

What: The March meeting of the Wauconda Township Democrats. Various political topics will be covered, including trustee updates. For Zoom link, email waucondatownshipdems@gmail.com.

When: Wednesday, March 20, 2024 from 7:00 to 8:30pm

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

What: IWLC’s March meeting features a presentation from Kristal Larson, Executive Director of the LGBTQ+ Center in Grayslake. For questions, contact Esther Hebbard at ehebbard1@gmail.com.

When: Friday, March 22, 2024 from 5:30 to 8:30pm

Where: Bertrand Lanes, 2616 Washington St., Waukegan

What: The Waukegan Democrats sponsor a charity bowling fundraiser at Bertrand Lanes! This event features entertainment, community engagement, and philanthropy. Register here.

When: Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 4:00 to 5:30pm

Where: Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods, 21850 N. Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods

What: Natalia’s program celebrates the work of women composers of the past 200 years, from Clara Schumann to Joan Tower. Register online.

When: Monday, March 25, 2024 from 2:00 to 4:30pm

Where: Outside the DoubleTree Hotel, 2111 Butterfield Rd., Downers Grove, where U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is scheduled to speak at 3:00pm. Protest/informational picket will take place rain or shine.

What: Join us, along with the Illinois State Association of Letter Carriers and other people who care about the survival of democracy, at this informational picket of Trump-appointed Postmaster General Louis DeJoy. Letter Carriers know about his right-wing scheme, and they want the public to know, too. It will raise the price and slow the delivery of all types of mail, including life-saving medications, payments, and time-sensitive mail, including Vote By Mail ballots.

When: Tuesday, March 26, 2024 from 6:00 to 8:00pm

Where: Carnivale Chicago, 702 West Fulton Market St., Chicago

What: An evening at Carnivale Chicago in support of State Representative Joyce Mason and some of her colleagues. To RSVP, visit https://www.kalopsiallc.com/.

When: Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 6:30pm

Where: Emmett’s Brewing Co., 110 N. Brockway St., Palatine

What: A reception supporting State Representatives Nabeela Syed and Mark Walker, and Rep. candidate Maria Peterson. To purchase tickets (only one necessary for entry), Rep. Syed, Rep. Walker, Maria Peterson.

When: Saturday, March 30, 2024. Line up: 10:00am; Step off: 10:30am

Where: 900 Skidmore Dr., Antioch: by the band shell just west of Main Street (Rt. 83) in downtown Antioch.

What: Walk with Lake County Democrats and Antioch Township Dems in the Antioch Easter Parade. Wear your blue Lake Dems T-shirt, if you have one. To RSVP, email AntiochTownshipDemocrats@gmail.com.

When: Monday, April 8, 2024 from 12:30 to 3:00pm

Where: Kracklauer Park, 116 N. Lake St., Mundelein

What: State Representative Dan Didech and Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim hold a Solar Eclipse watching party. Certified Solar Eclipse Safety Glasses will be distributed, courtesy of the Illinois Optometric Association. Snacks will be served. RSVP here.

When: Monday, April 8, 2024 from 6:30 to 7:30pm

Where: Antioch Township Center, 1625 Deep Lake Rd., Lake Villa

What: Monthly meeting of the Antioch & Grant Township Democrats. The meeting will discuss and review the March 19, 2024 Primary Election results. There will be spring 2024 native plant sales in the area. RSVP to AntiochTownshipDemocrats@gmail.com.

When: Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 7:00pm

Where: The Shanty, Hwy. 41 at Wadsworth Rd., Wadsworth. (As usual, enter through the east entrance.)

What: The April meeting of the Newport Township Democrats features Eric Rinehart, Lake County State’s Attorney. For questions or to RSVP, contact Kathie Hayden at khayden.newport@gmail.com.

When: Tuesday, April 9, 2024 from 7:30 to 9:30pm

Where: Prairie House Tavern, 2710 N. Main St., Buffalo Grove

What: Celebration in honor of Vernon Township Supervisor Tim Kobler.

When: Wednesday, April 10, 2024 from 6:00 to 8:00pm

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

What: Waukegan Township Democrats host an inspiring evening of community and conversation! We are thrilled to invite you to our New PCs Meet & Greet event, an opportunity to connect with the newly elected Precinct Committeepeople and discuss the bright future of the Waukegan Township Democrats. For more information, email Matt Muchowski at waukegandems@gmail.com.

When: Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 10:00am to 11:30am

Where: 35 N. Old McHenry Rd., Hawthorn Woods

What: Ela Township Democrats will gather to clean up trash along a segment of Old McHenry Rd. in Hawthorn Woods.

When: Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 9:00am. Conference continues on Wednesday, April 17 until 4:30pm

Where: Rock Run Convention Center, 1471 Rock Creek Blvd., Joliet

What: Youth Outlook hosts a conference and resource fair for educators, mental and physical health practitioners, social service providers, and anyone working with LGBTQ+ youth and their families. Keynote presentation: Ken Meija-Beal, Chair, DuPage County Democrats, “Telling Your Story: The Power of Unlocking Your True Self.”   For more information, visit the website.  Register online.

When: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 from 9:00am to 12:00 noon

Where: Zion Park District Sports Arena, 2400 Dowie Memorial Dr., Zion

What: Senior resource fair with over 50 resource booths. Attendees will receive the free 2024 Guidebook. Questions about services will be answered. Receive lunch to go. To RSVP, call Zion Township at 847-872-2811.

When: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 from 7:00 to 8:30pm

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

What: IWLC’s April meeting features discussion of upcoming events/recapping events. For questions, contact Esther Hebbard at ehebbard1@gmail.com.

When: Thursday, April 18, 2024 from 10:30 to 11:45am

Where: Online via Zoom

What: Lake County Opioid Initiative discusses the state of the overdose crisis in Lake County. To register, email chelsealaliberte@gmail.com.

When: Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 9:00 to 10:00am

Where: Little Bean Coffee Shop, 395 Lake St., Antioch

What: Monthly Coffee & Talk with the Antioch and Grant Township Democrats. To RSVP, email AntiochTownshipDemocrats@gmail.com.

When: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 from 10:00am to 2:00pm

Where: College of Lake County Lake Shore Campus, Eleanor Murkey Center, 34 N. Sheridan Rd., Waukegan

What: State Representative Rita Mayfield, State Senator Adriane Johnson, College of Lake County Lake Shore Campus, and other organizations sponsor Job Fair 2024. The event is open to CLC students and the public.

When: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 12:00pm. Panel discussion begins at 1:00pm

Where: College of Lake County (Grayslake Campus), Auditorium A011 (Lower Level), 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake

What: In honor of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office, in collaboration with the College of Lake County Criminal Justice Department and the Human Services/Social Work Department, is hosting a panel discussion about the importance of victims rights. It features movie clips from The Ammendment, a true and inspiring story of finding triumph over tragedy, injustice, and loss.  Panelists include Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart, Director of Marsy’s Law for Illinois Jennifer Bishop Jenkins, and College of Lake County Title IX Coordinator Dr. Kristin D. Jones.  Register here.

When: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 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 2024 Party Builder Awards Reception honoring Tom Balanoff, President Emeritus, Service Employees International Union Local 1; Kam Buckner, Assistant House Majority Leader, 26th District; and Linda Holmes, Assistant Senate Majority Leader, 42nd District. Tenth Dems Founder and Lake Dems Chair Lauren Beth Gash serves as Vice Chair on the Executive Board of the IDCCA, and is a past recipient of the Party Builder of the Year Award.  RSVP here or email dan@idcca.org or call 217-753-3380 for questions or to RSVP.