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  • Lake County Diversion & Deflection Series, Part 3: Juvenile Justice

    When: Tuesday, August 15, 2023, 6:00 to 8:30pm (doors open at 5:15pm for resource fair)

    Where: Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 N. Green Bay Rd., North Chicago

    What: This free event is for any Lake County community member who wants a better understanding of what happens when youth enter the criminal justice system. Since the juvenile justice system differs greatly from the adult court system, it can seem confusing. By attending this program you will get an overview of the system and learn about programs intended to support youth who have come in contact with law enforcement. RSVP here.

  • Illinois Democratic County Chairs’ Brunch with U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV)

    When: Wednesday, August 16, 2023 from 9:00 to 11:00am.  Doors open at 7:30am.

    Where: Bank of Springfield (BOS) Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, Springfield

    What: The 2023 County Chairs’ Brunch features U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada. Tenth Dems founder, Lauren Beth Gash, is an Executive Board Member and former Party Builder Award recipient. Register online.

     

  • Deputy Voter Registrar Training in Libertyville

    When: Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 10:00am

    Where: Public Works Department, 648 W. Winchester Road, Libertyville

    What: Lake Dems is sponsoring volunteers to become Deputy Voter Registrars. The training session is conducted by the County Clerk’s office, and once you complete the session you will officially be able to register others to vote. Register here.

    There are certain requirements. You must be 18 years old and registered to vote in Lake County. Once you are trained to register voters in Lake County, you can register voters anywhere in Illinois. (Deputy Voter Registrars must be trained in their home county.)

    Voting is our most basic right, and helping others to exercise that right is an important contribution to our community. We hope you can help.

  • Fremont Township Democrats August Meeting

    When: Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at 6:00pm

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

    What: All things political will be discussed, including upcoming Connection Canvassing opportunities. 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.org.

  • Wauconda Township Democrats August Meeting

    When: Wednesday, August 16, 2023, from 6:00 to 7:00pm

    Where: Online via Zoom

    What: This is the August meeting of the Wauconda Township Democrats.  Topics to be covered include petition signing, event planning, Bonner Road cleanup, and trustee updates. RSVP to Dennis Leslie at drlesliedrl@gmail.com for Zoom link.

  • Indivisible Western Lake County (IWLC) August Meeting

    When: Wednesday, August 16, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:30pm.

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

    What: IWLC’s August meeting features a discussion of the Lindenfest Parade, where walkers will be passing out candy bags. For questions, contact Esther Hebbard at ehebbard1@gmail.com

  • Brad Schneider’s Congress On Your Corner Town Hall in Gurnee

    When: Thursday, August 17,  2023 at 6:00pm

    Where: Viking Middle School, 4460 Old Grand Avenue, Gurnee

    What: Congressman Brad Schneider hosts “Congress On Your Corner” town hall in Gurnee. He will discuss common-sense gun violence prevention, fighting climate change, and bringing down the cost of health care. Congressman Schneider will answer questions and provide an update on his work in Washington. RSVP online or email Matt.Fried@mail.house.gov

  • Drip & Culture – On the Grounds at Brushwood Center

    When: Saturday, August 19, 2023 from 9:00 to 11:00am, every other Saturday through September 30, 2023.

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

    What: Brushwood Center and local Waukegan coffee shop Drip & Culture present a series that activates the recommendations of Brushwood’s newest report: Health, Equity, and Nature. A Changing Climate in Lake County, IL. Register here.

  • Benton Township Connection Canvassing Meeting

    When: Saturday, August 19, 2023 from 10:00am to 2:00pm

    Where: Winton Harbor address provided upon RSVP to Joy Mix at 847-951-5696

    What: Door-to-Door canvassing to connect with Democratic voters.

  • India Independence Day Celebration in Vernon Hills

    When: Saturday, August 19, 2023 from 10:00am to 3:00pm

    Where: Peterson Park, 16652 N. Buffalo Grove Rd., Vernon Hills

    What: A celebration of India Independence Day at Peterson Park in Vernon Hills. There will be music, dancers, speakers (including many Democratic elected officials) and delicious food. Lake Dems will have a booth.

  • Connection Canvassing Phone Banking in Mundelein

    When: Saturday, August 19, 2023 from 1:00 to 4:00PM

    Where: Mundelein address provided upon RSVP.

    What: A series of canvassing events to keep in touch with local Democrats. All necessary materials will be provided, but you must bring a fully-charged cellphone. To RSVP, email fremontdems@gmail.com.

  • Walk with Lake Dems at the Grayslake Summer Days Parade

    When: Saturday, August 19, 2023. Gather at 4:30pm; step off at 5:00pm

    Where: Grayslake Central High School parking lot, 400 N. Lake Street, Grayslake

    What: Join Lake Dems and Democratic elected officials for an evening parade.

  • Brad Schneider’s Congress On Your Corner Town Hall in Northbrook

    When: Monday, August 21, 2023 at 6:00pm

    Where: Northbrook Public Library, 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook

    What: Congressman Brad Schneider hosts “Congress On Your Corner” town hall in Northbrook. He will discuss common-sense gun violence prevention, fighting climate change, and bringing down the cost of health care. Congressman Schneider will answer questions and provide an update on his work in Washington. RSVP online or email Matt.Fried@mail.house.gov

  • Lake County Clerk’s Office Candidate Information Session

    When: Tuesday, August 22, 2023 from 12:00 to 1:00pm. Upcoming sessions September 6 at 6:00pm and October 11 at 6:00 pm.

    Where: Online via Zoom.

    What: This first of three sessions for potential candidates for the 2024 elections will go over the petition packet and what to expect during filing, and share resources that are publicly available at the County Clerk’s and Illinois State Board of Elections’ website. Register here.

  • Waukegan Township Democrats August Meeting

    When: Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 6:00pm

    Where: Lake County Democrats Office, 228A N. Genesee St., Waukegan, and via Zoom.

    What: Waukegan Township Democrats August meeting with special guest speakers: Lake County Coroner Jennifer Banek and Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court, Erin Cartwright Weinstein. Pizza will be provided. Open to Democrats. To register for Zoom link, email Waukegandems@gmail.com

  • Ida B. Wells Legacy & Libations

    When: Thursday, August 24, 2023, 6:30 to 8:30pm

    Where: Truth Italian Restaurant, 56 E. Pershing Rd., Chicago

    What: The Ida B. Wells Legacy Committee invites you to attend this year’s Legacy & Libations as they discuss the Black middle class — separate and unequal. The guest speaker will be Mary Pattillo who is an author, professor, sociologist, and recipient of the Commitment to Justice Award. Tickets are $75.00. RSVP here.  Click here for further information.

  • Warren Township Democrats August Meeting

    When: Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 7:00pm

    Where: Tacos El Norte, 401 N. Riverside Drive, #27, Gurnee.  Back room.

    What: Agenda items include discussion of the upcoming petition drive for 2024 election, results of Gurnee Days Parade, Adopt-A-Highway clean-up date, upcoming Democratic events (including a number of fundraisers for candidates) and Roundtable Discussion. Speakers are still being confirmed. For further information, email Bonnie at jcnbbn@gmail.com or call 847-223-0795

  • Walk with Democrats in the Lindenfest Parade

    When: Saturday, August 26, 2023. Line up at 9:30am, step off at 10:00am

    Where: Millennium Park, 201 Country Place Lane, Lindenhurst

    What: Walk with Democrats in the Lindenfest Parade. Walkers will be distributing candy bags with our Democratic countywide elected officials featured…for Halloween! For questions, email ehebbard1@gmail.com

  • End Overdose Now Illinois Rally and Resource Fair

    When: Monday, August 28, 2023 from 3:00 to 7:00pm

    Where: Federal Plaza, 230 South Dearborn Street, Chicago

    What: Illinois Harm Reduction and Recovery Coalition sponsors End Overdose Now Rally and Resource Fair. #EndOverdoseNowIL remembers the lives lost to drug deaths, uplifts the voices of those impacted, creates awareness about the overdose crisis, and educates the public and lawmakers about lifesaving solutions. Register here for free tickets.

  • Summer Block Party in Park City

    When: Saturday, September 2, 2023

    Where: Betty Limbrunner Park, 3301 Dixie Ave., Park City

    What: A Summer Block Party for the whole family in Park City. The event includes food, vendors, jumpers, fun games for kids and entertainment. For more information, call 847-623-5030.

  • Fremont Township Democrats Connection Canvassing

    When: Saturday, September 2, 2023 from 1:00 to 4:00pm

    Where: Mundelein address provided upon RSVP.

    What: Volunteers will reach out to local Democrats by doing door-to-door canvassing, but there is also an opportunity for phone banking for those interested. Scripts and other necessary materials will be provided. Volunteers must bring a fully-charged cellphone. To RSVP or for questions, email fremontdems@gmail.com

  • Walk with Vernon Dems, Lake Dems, and More in the Buffalo Grove Days Parade

    When: Sunday, September 3, 2023. Gather by 10:30am. Step off at 11:00am

    Where: Aptakisic Rd. and Buffalo Grove Rd.

    What: Walk with Vernon Dems, Lake Dems, State Senator Adriane Johnson, State Representative Daniel Didech, and others in the Buffalo Grove Days Parade. We are in Spot 45.