When: Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 2:00pm

Where: Deerfield Public Library, 920 Waukegan Road, Deerfield

What: West Deerfield Township Assessor’s Office in cooperation with State Senator Julie Morrison and State Representative Bob Morgan present a workshop on how to appeal your property tax assessment. Topics include how to file an appeal, selecting the appropriate comparable sales, determining the best method of appealing and understanding the assessment process. No pre-registration required.

When: Sunday, September 10th, 2023. Shifts are from 10:00-11:00am and 1:00-2:30pm.

Where: Highland Park Democratic Headquarters, 474 Central Avenue (lower level), Highland Park

What: Join Moraine Dems Precinct Committeepersons as we reach out to local Democratic-leaning voters through Connection Canvassing. Come at 10am or 1pm to pick up materials and literature, or if you’d like some quick training. If you’d prefer to pick up materials and literature before the weekend, email info@morainedems.org for other dates and times the office will be open.

When: Sunday, September 10, 2023 from 11:00am to 12:30pm

Where: Il Forno Pizza, 750 Osterman Ave., Deerfield

What: Petition passing and pizza for State Representative Bob Morgan’s re-election campaign kickoff. RSVP here. For questions, email info@bobmorganforillinois.com

When: Sunday, September 10, 2023 from 1:00 to 3:00pm

Where: Park Street Restaurant, 14 East Park Street, Mundelein

What: Fundraiser to support the re-election of Sara Knizhnik to the Lake County Board. RSVP here.

When: Sunday, September 10, 2023 from 1:00 to 3:00pm

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

What: Brushwood Center presents the opening of “Connecting to Our Common Ground.” The event features refreshments, a panel discussion with exhibition artists and family activities. 1pm: Walkthrough of Connecting To Our Common Ground; 2:00pm: Artist Panel. Registration required. Register here

When: Monday, September 11, 2023 at 6:00pm

Where: Highland Park Police Station, 1677 Old Deerfield Road, Highland Park

What: West Deerfield Township Assessor’s Office in cooperation with State Senator Julie Morrison and State Representative Bob Morgan present a workshop on how to appeal your property tax assessment. Topics include how to file an appeal, selecting the appropriate comparable sales, determining the best method of appealing and understanding the assessment process. No pre-registration required.

When: Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 1:00pm

Where: Deerfield Public Library, 920 Waukegan Road, Deerfield

What: West Deerfield Township Assessor’s Office in cooperation with State Senator Julie Morrison and State Representative Bob Morgan present a workshop on how to appeal your property tax assessment. Topics include how to file an appeal, selecting the appropriate comparable sales, determining the best method of appealing and understanding the assessment process. No pre-registration required.

When: Wednesday, September 13, 2023 from 5:00 to 6:30pm

Where: Address provided upon RSVP.

What: Reception supporting Tracy Katz Muhl, candidate for State Representative. RSVP here. For questions, contact Ersilia at ersilia@langenfeldassociates.com

When: Wednesday, September 13, 2023 from 6:00 to 8:00pm

Where: University Center of Lake County, 1200 University Center Drive, Grayslake

What: Lake County’s initiative to improve equitable and affordable high-speed internet access and provide the public’s thoughts and experiences with broadband in the county. Free admission. Register here (optional)

When: Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 7:00pm

Where: Wayfarer Theaters, 1850 2nd St., Highland Park

What: Brushwood Center presents a screening of an episode of “America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston.” Panel discussion on culture and community in the great outdoors follows. Register here.

When: Sunday, September 17, 2023 from 9:00am to 12:00 noon

Where: Crawford Warming House in Butler Lake Park, 817 West Lake Street (corner of Lake and West streets), Libertyville

What: Libertyville Township Democrats invites voters to enjoy tasty donuts, coffee, and juice as they mingle with candidates and sign nominating petitions to get great Democratic candidates on the ballot in 2024 elections. Email libertyvilledems@gmail.com to learn more.

When: Monday, September 18, 2023 at 7:00pm

Where: Deerfield Public Library, 920 Waukegan Road, Deerfield

What: West Deerfield Township Assessor’s Office in cooperation with State Senator Julie Morrison and State Representative Bob Morgan present a workshop on how to appeal your property tax assessment. Topics include how to file an appeal, selecting the appropriate comparable sales, determining the best method of appealing and understanding the assessment process. No pre-registration required.

When: Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 2:00pm

Where: Dickinson Hall, 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest

What: West Deerfield Township Assessor’s Office in cooperation with State Senator Julie Morrison and State Representative Bob Morgan present a workshop on how to appeal your property tax assessment. Topics include how to file an appeal, selecting the appropriate comparable sales, determining the best method of appealing and understanding the assessment process. No pre-registration required.

When: Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 3:00pm

Where: Lake County Court Tower, Sheriff’s Training Room, 301 Washington St, FL 1, Waukegan

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.

When: Wednesday, September 20, 2023 from 8:30am to 4:00pm

Where: Rosalind Franklin University, 3333 Green Bay Road, North Chicago

What: The Lake County Human Trafficking Task Force & Coalition Against Human Trafficking present their second annual Professional Building Day and Open Task Force meeting. Topics include: youth trafficking, better understanding options for foreign nationals and labor trafficking identification. CDVP, CLE (legal) and CEU (law enforcement) credits available. This free event includes complimentary light breakfast and resource fair. Register here.

When: Wednesday, September 20, 2023, from 7:00 to 8:00pm

Where: Online via Zoom

What: The September meeting of the Wauconda Township Democrats.  Topics to be covered include the September 23 petition signing event; call for PCs/Connection Canvassing; October 7 Bonner Road cleanup, and trustee updates. RSVP to Dennis Leslie at drlesliedrl@gmail.com for Zoom link.

When: Wednesday, September 20, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:30pm

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

What: IWLC’s September meeting features State Representative Laura Faver Dias who will give an update on her first year in Springfield. For questions, contact Esther Hebbard at ehebbard1@gmail.com

When: Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 10:00am to 1:00pm

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

What: Wauconda Township Democrats hold a drive-thru petition-signing event to help get candidates on the ballot for the 2024 elections. For questions or to RSVP, email d-r-leslie@comcast.net

When: Sunday, September 24, 2023; Registration opens at 8:00am, Race begins at 9:00, post-race activities at 10:00

Where: Independence Grove Forest Preserve, 16400 Buckley Rd., Libertyville

What: This is a 5k run or a one-mile family walk. By participating, sponsoring, and/or donating to this race you will help raise funds for the free critical services provided to survivors of sexual violence, including 24-hour support line programs. RSVP here. For questions, email kvolkers@zcenter.org.

When: Tuesday, September 26, 2023 from 11:00am to 1:30pm

Where: Lincolnshire Marriott Resort, Ten Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire

What: Lake County holds its third annual Hire Lake County Job Fair. For questions, contact Jeff Hubert at JHubert@lakecountyil.gov

When: Tuesday, September 26, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:30pm

Where: Francesca’s, 100 E. Station Street, Barrington

What: Birthday celebration for Maria Peterson, candidate for State Representative. RSVP online For more information or to RSVP email Maria@Mariafor52.com

When: Wednesday, September 27, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:30pm

Where: Max and Benny’s Restaurant, 461 Waukegan Road, Northbrook

What: West Deerfield Township Democratic Organization (WDTDO) presents retired UIC Professor and Independent Chicago Alderman Dick Simpson speaking on “The Crisis of American Democracy and Local Government.” Refreshments and desserts will be served.

When: Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 7:00pm

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

What: Agenda items include distribution and signing of 2024 election cycle petitions for elected officials with constituents in Warren Township; notarization of completed petitions; Adopt-A-Highway clean-up date; upcoming Democratic events, and Roundtable Discussion. For further information, email Bonnie at jcnbbn@gmail.com or call 847-223-0795

When:Friday, September 29, 2023 from 6:00 to 8:00pm

Where: Address provided upon RSVP

What: An evening fundraiser in support of Eric Rinehart for Lake County State’s Attorney with special guest Governor JB Pritzker. RSVP online or contact Sam Langheim at (715) 892-3522 or sam@nineteensixtycampaigns.com

When: Friday, September 29, 2023 from 6:00 to 9:00pm

Where: Ivanhoe Club, 28846 N. Thorngate Dr., Mundelein

What: A fundraiser to support CYN Counseling Center’s work providing education and programming for suicide prevention and mental health support in Lake County. The event includes an evening of dinner, drinks, dancing, and celebration of life. To register, visit https://cyngrayslake.org/suicideprevention/

When: Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 11:00am to 2:00pm

Where: Shekinah Glory Banquet Hall, 2300 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, North Chicago

What: 5th Ward Alderman Kenneth Smith presents a Ward Meeting and Informational Session. The event includes a raffle and free fall fish fry. For more information, call 224-595-7525.

When: Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 6:00 to 8:00pm

Where: BBQ Garden, 9020 W. Golf Road, Niles

What: Korean BBQ celebrating Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim’s birthday. The event features food, fun and Karaoke. Register here.

When: Sunday, October 1, 2023 from 1:00 to 4:00pm

Where: Diamond Lake Sports Complex, 26543 N. IL Route 83, Mundelein

What: Fremont Township Democrats sponsor a fall cookout and petition event with candidate petitions to sign and hand out. Completed petitions can be notarized. There will be burgers, brats, hot dogs, and other tasty food. Attendees are encouraged to bring a dish to share, potluck style. For questions or to RSVP, email fremontdems@gmail.com