What: Lake County Stands Against Stigma, a collaboration of community members, presents a free event commemorating World AIDS Day as a time to reflect on and celebrate the global progress in the HIV/AIDS journey, recognize the challenges remaining, and honor the lives lost. To RSVP or for more information, call the Lake County Health Department’s Need2Know program at (847) 377-8450 or visit lakecountyil.gov/need2know

Where: Haymarket Brewery, 737 W. Randolph Street, Chicago

What: A Holiday reception in Chicago with State Senators Laura Fine, Ann Gillespie, Julie Morrison and Laura Murphy. Register online or email Kelly at kelly@ilsenatedems.org

What: The kickoff event for Dawn Milarski’s candidacy for McHenry County Board, District 8. The event includes appetizers, refreshments, a cash bar and in-house dining. RSVP here or email dawnmilarski4district8@gmail.com

Where: 28 Mile Distilling Company, 454 Sheridan Road, Highwood

What: Anthony Vega celebrates his one-year anniversary in office. He will talk about the accomplishments in his first 12 months, and what is on the horizon for the Lake County Clerk’s Office. Admission includes appetizers and an open bar. Discount for Precinct Committeepersons. Register online.

What: University Center of Lake County presents its Second Annual Internship & Career Expo offering an opportunity to meet area businesses looking for local talent. Register online.

Where: Toluca’s Restaurant, 1419 Washington Street, Waukegan

What: A holiday kick-off fundraiser for Circuit Court Clerk Erin Cartwright Weinstein, Lake County Board Member Mary Ross Cunningham, and State Representative Rita Mayfield. To RSVP, email citizensforerin@gmail.com

Where: 2300 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, North Chicago

What: Our Shining Stars Foundation and North Chicago Alderman Kenneth Smith present Project Warm December 9th, distributing coats, hats and gloves. For more information, call Sis Cole at 224-733-9320 or Alderman Kenneth Smith at 224-595-7525.

What: The Warren Township Democrats’ Annual Holiday Party and Fundraiser. Ticket price includes dinner buffet and soft drinks (cash bar). A silent auction will also be held. Auction items are welcome. Tickets or sponsorships for the event can be purchased online or by contacting Bonnie Berger-Neel at jcnbbn@gmail.com or calling at 847-899-7140.

Where: Evanston address provided upon RSVP

What: A Holiday Reception with Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky. To RSVP, email sarah@janschakowsky.org

What: Northfield Township Democrat’s annual holiday pizza and trivia party. Pay at the door or RSVP to info@northfielddems.org

Where: Antioch Township Center, 1625 Deep Lake Road, Lake Villa

What: Monthly meeting of the Antioch & Grant Township Democrats. RSVP to AntiochTownshipDemocrats@gmail.com

What: The Fremont Democrats hold a holiday potluck party to enjoy good food and fellowship, to celebrate 2023 accomplishments and look ahead to 2024. RSVP on this Google sheet to show what you plan to bring.

What: An evening of holiday spirit and Democratic cheer with Ela Dems. Attendees are requested to bring an appetizer, side dish, dessert, or libation for the potluck. To RSVP, email elademocrats@gmail.com

What: The Lake County State’s Attorney’s Gun Violence Prevention Initiative (GVPI) will host a Zion Town Hall Meeting. The goal is for community members to come together and address concerns surrounding gun violence in the Zion area. Register here.

What: Congressman Brad Schneider holds the December Coffee Club in Bannockburn.  RSVP online or email Eli Krule at eli@schneiderforcongress.com or call 847-530-2744

Where: Chicago address provided upon RSVP

What: Young Professionals Happy Hour in Support of Congressman Brad Schneider. RSVP to Eli Krule at eli@schneiderforcongress.com

What: Joint Action Committee (JAC) presents a discussion on addressing antisemitism in a time of crisis featuring Oren Jacobson, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Project Shema. RSVP online.

What: Attendees at IWLC’s January 6 Democracy Now Demonstration will stand on the sidewalk with signs. Attendees should show up at 12:45pm to hold a sign and remind neighbors, “no more lies about Jan. 6-Democracy Now”. Speakers Lake County  Clerk Anthony Vega, Anton Mathews & Esiah Campos will talk about the importance of voting and why the 2024 election is the most important of our lives! For questions, contact Esther Hebbard at ehebbard1@gmail.com