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  • Warren Township Democrats September Meeting

    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

  • “Behind the Mask” Masquerade Gala for Suicide Prevention

    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/

  • 5th Ward Meeting and Informational Session

    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.

  • Holly Kim’s Korean BBQ Birthday Celebration

    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.

  • Fremont Township Democrats Fall Cookout & Petition Event

    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

  • Book Challenges on the Rise: Freedom to Read Webinar

    When: Monday, October 2, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:00pm

    Where: Online via Zoom.

    What: Multiple Illinois libraries host this Banned Books Week webinar, moderated by syndicated columnist Heidi Stevens. Panelists including Alexi Giannoulias, Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian, will share how to effectively support intellectual freedom. Topics include the current state of book challenges, Illinois’ legislative response, and the implications of censorship on communities. Register here.

  • Lake County Chamber of Commerce Annual Legislative Breakfast

    When: Friday, October 6, 2023 from 7:30 to 9:30am

    Where: Holiday Inn Gurnee, Sapphire Ballroom, 6161 W. Grand Ave., Gurnee

    What: Lake County Chamber of Commerce Annual Legislative Breakfast features State Senator Adriane Johnson, State Representative Bob Morgan and Lake County Board President Sandy Hart. Register here.

  • Maria Peterson Day of Action & Rally with Jan Schakowsky

    When: Saturday, October 7, 2023. Rally and kickoff at 10:00am, canvass begins at 10:30.

    Where: 125 Carriage Road, North Barrington

    What: Day of Action canvassing for Maria Peterson, candidate for District 52 State Representative, and special guest Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky. For questions, email Maria@Mariafor52.com  Please register to attend at https://www.mobilize.us/friendsofmariapeterson/event/581568/

  • Wauconda Township Democrats Highway Cleanup

    When: Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 1:00 to 2:30pm

    Where: Robert Crown School, 620 W. Bonner Road, Wauconda

    What: Wauconda Township Dems hold a highway cleanup along Bonner Road. Attendees are encouraged to wear their favorite Dems shirt, sturdy shoes and long pants. Safety vests and gloves will be provided. Attendees must watch this short Lake County video before participating: http://lakecountyil.swagit.com/play/10152014-1058/#1 To RSVP, email waucondatownshipdems@gmail.com.

  • Newport Township Dems October Meeting

    When: Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 7:00pm

    Where: The Shanty Restaurant, 38985 US Highway 41, Wadsworth; corner of Hwy 41 and Wadsworth Road. Enter the east door.

    What: October meeting of Newport Township Democrats. Guest speaker will be Erin Cartwright Weinstein, Lake County’s Clerk of the Circuit Court. There will also be an update on Waukegan Airport’s plan to expand its runway. RSVP to Kathie at khayden.newport@gmail.com

  • Fremont Township Democrats October Meeting

    When: Wednesday, October 11, 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 as well as petitions. There will be a notary present. 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

  • Winning Elections: Tips for Precinct Committeepersons and Grassroots Volunteers.

    When: Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 7:00pm

    Where: Online via Zoom. Link will be sent shortly before the session.

    What: Presenters will include Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky’s Political Director Ben Head, and Alyssa Knobel, communications and government relations consultant, former City Council member and Lake County Democratic Precinct Committeeperson. This training will focus on best practices in effective voter contact, door knocking, and persuasion. Any Democrat who is committed to working to elect our candidates is welcome to attend. Sign up here.

  • Job Center of Lake County Kiosk Open House

    When: Thursday, October 12, 2023 from 1:00 to 3:00pm

    Where: Waukegan Public Library, 128 North County Street, Waukegan

    What: An open house in celebration of the new Job Center Kiosk host site. The kiosk brings access to the services of the Waukegan Job Center into the community.”

     

  • Coalition to Reduce Recidivism Luncheon

    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

  • Fremont Township Democrats Dessert and Democracy

    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

  • A Safe Place “Unmask the Violence” Gala

    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.

  • Lake Dems 2nd Annual Shades of Blue Fundraiser

    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

  • Indivisible Western Lake County (IWLC) October Meeting

    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

  • Deputy Voter Registrar Training in Libertyville

    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.

  • Ela Township Democrats Petition-Signing Event

    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.