When: Friday, October 13, 2023. 10:30am Networking; 11:00am to 1:00pm Program
Where: Holiday Inn Convention Center, 6161 W. Grand Ave., Gurnee
What: Coalition to Reduce Recidivism holds its 20th Annual Luncheon with the theme “20 Years of Change: One Life at a Time.” Keynote speaker: Sodiqa Williams, Sr. VP & General Counsel, Safer Foundation, Chicago. Register at waukegantownship.com For more information email dross@waukegantownship.com
When: Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 8:00 to 10:00am
Where: Samari’s Bakery, 1500 S. Lake Street, Mundelein
What: Fremont Township Democrats, along with Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim and State Representative Dan Didech, will have petitions to be signed, picked up and/or distributed. A notary will be present to notarize any petitions. Attendees will get to have a sweet treat and coffee. For questions, email fremontdems@gmail.com
When: Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 5:30 to 9:30pm
Where: Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, 510 IL-83, Mundelein
What: A celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month that supports Mano a Mano’s mission to empower immigrant families in Lake County. Register online. For questions, email amartinez@mamfrc.org
When: Saturday, October 14, 2023. 6:00pm Cocktails and Silent Auction; 7:00-10:00pm Dinner and Live Auction
Where: Lincolnshire Marriott Resort, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire
What: A Safe Place holds its 14th annual “Unmask the Violence” Gala. Proceeds support the organization’s mission to end domestic violence and human trafficking in Lake County. Register here.
When: Sunday, October 15, 2023 from 2:00 to 4:00pm
Where: Hyatt Regency Deerfield, 1750 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield.
What: Lake Dems presents our 2nd Annual Shades of Blue Fundraiser. We will present our Leadership Award to Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart, Volunteer of the Year Award to Fremont Township Democrats Chair Matt Lowry, Labor Leader of the Year Award to Painters District Council 14 Business Representative Todd Overdorf, and our Lifetime Achievement Award to State Representative Rita Mayfield. Our exciting keynote and featured speakers will also be announced soon. Reserve your seat now! Lakedems.org/ShadesofBlue
When: Wednesday, October 18, 2023 from 5:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Campestre Mexican Restaurant, 515 W. Rollins Road, Round Lake Beach
What: A reception in support of Esiah Campos, candidate for Lake County Board. RSVP here.
When: Wednesday, October 18, 2023, from 7:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom
What: The October meeting of the Wauconda Township Democrats. Topics include the call for PCs/Connection Canvassing and trustee updates. RSVP to waucondatownshipdems@gmail.com for Zoom link.
When: Wednesday, October 18, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:30pm
Where: Lake Villa District Library, 140 N. Munn Road, Lindenhurst
What: IWLC’s October meeting features State Representative Laura Faver Dias and Lake County Board Member John Wasik. For questions, contact Esther Hebbard at ehebbard1@gmail.com
When: Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 3:00pm
Where: Lake County Central Permit Facility, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 500 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.
When: Thursday, October 19, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Waukegan City Hall, 100 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Waukegan
What: Clean Power Lake County invites attendance at a meeting of the Waukegan City Council Committee of the Whole where they will oppose a motion to kill the Tree Preservation and Landscape Ordinance. Click here for more information.
When: Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 10:00am to 1:00pm
Where: Deer Park Office Complex, 21660 N. Field Parkway, Deer Park
What: A petition-signing event to get Democratic candidates on the ballot for 2024. Rain or shine.
When: Sunday, October 22, 2023 from 11:00am to 5:00pm Bus leaves at 11:00am sharp.
Where: Meet at Foss Park District Community Center, 1730 Lewis Avenue, North Chicago.
What: Alderman Kenneth Smith presents a fishing trip with transportation, lunch and fishing poles provided. Register at Foss Park Center. For more information, contact Lasha Brown at 847-689-7480 or Alderman Kenneth Smith at 847-845-5549.
When: Sunday, October 22, 2023 from 2:00 to 5:00pm
Where: Community Arts Center, 225 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove
What: BG Pride celebrates its 6th Annual Coming Out Day. This family-friendly event includes games, music, treats and more. For tickets, register at buffalogrovepride.com/
When: Monday, October 23, 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: Thursday, October 26, 2023 from 6:00 to 10:00pm
Where: Chevy Chase Country Club, 1000 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling
What: Fundraiser to support Live4Lali’s lifesaving overdose prevention efforts – harm reduction, peer support, community education, and public policy advocacy – positively impacting Lake County residents daily.
When: Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 7:00pm
Where: Tacos El Norte, 401 N. Riverside Drive, #27, Gurnee. Back room.
What: The October meeting of the Warren Township Democrats. Agenda items include review of 2024 election cycle petitions for elected officials with constituents in Warren Township; notarization of completed petitions; Adopt-A-Highway report; upcoming Democratic events, and Roundtable Discussion. For further information, email Bonnie at jcnbbn@gmail.com.
When: Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 12:00 to 4:30pm
Where: Lake Villa Library, 140 N. Munn Road, Lindenhurst
What: Drive to secure petition signatures. Volunteers will be given turfs and locations, notarizing petitions, and giving them to campaigns. So far, Eric Rinehart and Brad Schneider’s staff are joining. For questions or to RSVP, email lakevillatownshipdems@gmail.com.
When: Sunday, October 29, 2023 from 12:00 to 6:00pm
Where: Mary Edly-Allen’s office, 10 N. Lake Street, Suite 101, Grayslake
What: Petitions for all Democratic candidates can be notarized at Mary Edly-Allen’s office.
When: Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 2:00pm
Where: A home in Highland Park (address available after RSVP)
What: The meeting includes a conversation about important issues, and an opportunity to sign petitions and/or collect signatures for President Biden and Lake County offices that will be on the ballot next year. Open to Democrats. RSVP online.
When: Sunday, October 29, 2023 from 2:00 to 4:00pm
Where: Foss Park, 1901 Foss Park Ave., North Chicago
What: A family-friendly celebration of the 11th #OpenEnrollment for the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Topics include how and when to #GetCovered for health insurance in 2024 and how to qualify for assistance. Attendees are encouraged to bring a picnic and decorate a kite about why healthcare is important. Click here for more information.
When: Friday, November 3, 2023 from 5:30 to 9:00pm
Where: Club Tiki, 3500 Sunset Avenue, Waukegan
What: Party launching the reelection campaign for Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunningham.
When: Sunday, November 5 through November 26. 2023 from 10:00am to 3:00pm Monday-Thursday and Saturday; Sunday 1:00 to 3:00pm
Where: Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods, 21850 N. Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods
What: Brushwood Center’s initiative, “At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans and the Military Community,” explores artwork that visually interprets and conveys artists’ personal experiences and emotional responses to healing sounds. For more information, visit https://www.brushwoodcenter.org/store/c734/Soundscapes%3A_Visualizing_the_Healing_Sounds_of_Nature_%7C_November_5-_26%2C_2023.html
When: Sunday, November 5, 2023 from 2:00 to 4:00pm
Where: Tacos El Norte, 401 N. Riverside Drive, Gurnee
What: Completed petitions or statements of candidacy, including petitions for Precinct Committeeperson, will be looked over by an attorney trained in election law, notarized, and turned in to the candidates or the Clerk’s office (for Precinct Committeeperson petitions). All in one place and free of charge! Petitions for Democratic candidates, including for President Biden, will be available. For questions, email info@lakedems.org.
Where: Nightshade & Dark’s Pandemonium Brewing, 216 W. Clayton Street, Waukegan
What: Lake Dems and Waukegan Township Dems cosponsor a free petition party to collect signatures for Democratic candidates so they can appear on the 2024 ballot. There will be pizza and snacks for petitions signers, and opportunities to meet with other Democrats, including some elected officials. Sign up here. For questions, email waukegandems@gmail.com
When: Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 7:00pm
Where: Vernon Hills High School Performing Arts Center, 145 Lakeview Pkwy., Vernon Hills
What: Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band performs its 22nd Annual Fall Concert, “Freedom,” honoring military veterans and brothers and sisters of the African-American community. Purchase tickets here.
When: Sunday, November 12, 2023 from 1:00 to 3:00pm
Where: Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods, 21850 N. Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods
What: A celebration of the artists at Brushwood Center’s Veterans Art Exhibition, and the At Ease community! It is an opportunity to meet and talk with the artists in the exhibition, enjoy music, and engage with and learn more about Brushwood Center’s At Ease initiative. For more information, visit https://www.brushwoodcenter.org/store/c735/Soundscapes_Exhibition_Reception_%7C_Novem
When: Sunday, November 12, 2023 from 3:00 to 5:00pm
Where: Tacos El Norte Gurnee, 401 N. Riverside Drive, Gurnee
What: A fundraiser supporting the reelection campaign of Lake County Board Member Carissa Casbon. The event includes Mexican food, Latin guitar and Mexican/Latin/Spanish fusion duo Pancho and Carolyn Rodea. RSVP online.
When: Monday, November 13, 2023 from 6:30 to 8:00pm
Where: Antioch Township Center, 1625 Deep Lake Road, Lake Villa
What: Monthly meeting of the Antioch & Grant Township Democrats. A speaker from Lake County Forest Preserves will discuss landscaping for a changing climate. Notary will be available for petitions. RSVP to AntiochTownshipDemocrats@gmail.com
Where: Lake County Democratic Headquarters, 228A N. Genesee St., Waukegan
What: Lake Dems and Waukegan Township Dems cosponsor a free petition party to collect signatures for Democratic candidates so they can appear on the 2024 ballot. There will be pizza and snacks for petitions signers, and opportunities to meet with other Democrats, including some elected officials. Sign up here. For questions, email waukegandems@gmail.com
When: Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Program begins at 7pm; doors open at 6pm for conversation (food available for purchase until 6:45pm for those who are interested).
Where: Max and Benny’s Restaurant and Deli, 461 Waukegan Rd., Northbrook
What: “The Threat to Democracy is Bigger than Trump,” the latest edition of our continuing Tenth Dems University (TDU) programs, and a topic that has been on the minds of so many. We’ll hear from Sheila Nielsen, an attorney, author of The Markin Report, and host of “The Zoom Where It Happens.” Admission is free. Open to Democrats. Free CLE for attorneys available. To RSVP, click here.