When: Wednesday, August 14, 2024 from 2:00 to 4:00pm
Where: Lake Dems Highland Park Headquarters, 474 Central Ave., Highland Park
When: Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 10:30am to 1:30pm
Where: Warren Newport Library, Study Room 3, 224 O'Plaine Rd., Gurnee
What: Postcard writing to swing states. For more info: grahahw2020@gmail.com or 847-505-2334.
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.
When: Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 11:00am to 3:00pm
Where: Lake County Democrats Grayslake Headquarters (Agora Coworking), 100 N. Atkinson Rd., Suite 106, Grayslake
What: Lake Dems, Lake Villa Dems, and Indivisible Western Lake County (IWLC) will be knocking on doors in Lake Villa within Lake County Board, District 5 (Mike Conway). Campaign literature and walk lists will be provided. There will also be a phone bank at the same time. For more information or to RSVP email Esther Hebbard at ehebbard1@gmail.com or call Joe Bilas at 224-436-7365.
When: Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 11:00am to 4:00pm
Where: 10 N. Lake St., Grayslake
What: Lake County Democratic Women is partnering with Lake County Democrats on the August 10th Day of Action! Write postcards to swing states or phone bank for Democratic candidates. We will provide postcards but are requesting everyone to bring a roll or book of postcard stamps if possible. Training provided--all you need to provide is your phone and don’t forget your earbuds or headset. RSVP: ninaaustin@hotmail.com or 847-846-4197.
When: Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Where: Community Park, near the gazebo, 5 Park View Ln., Hawthorn Woods
What: Knock on doors in Hawthorn Woods and Mundelein for Eric Rinehart and Lake County Board candidates. For more info, contact lawdoc1129@gmail.com or 312-543-2332.
When: Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Where: Oak Trail Taphouse, 408 N. Lake St., Mundelein
What: Write postcards to Democrats in a congenial atmosphere. For more info, marymaillard@comcast.net or 847-846-6279.
When: Wednesday, August 14, 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.
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.
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.