Where: Wayfarer Theaters, 1850 Second Street, Highland Park

What: Presidential Debate Watch Party with Lake Dems at the recently reopened, ultra-comfortable Wayfarer Theaters. Experience the debate in style. Sit back and relax in your recliner as you watch. Popcorn included. Concessions available for purchase. Come cheer on Kamala Harris as she takes on Donald Trump. Fun times before the debate even starts: Get your picture taken with a Kamala cutout, make bracelets, hear from some social media influencers, write postcards (provided to attendees who want them) to swing states, chat with other Democrats excited for the big event, and more. RSVP required. Cost of admission is proof of a direct contribution of $20 or more to the Harris campaign starting on 9/6/24. Once you RSVP for this event, you will receive a confirmation email — you can click the link on that confirmation to contribute directly to the Harris Victory Fund. (This is not a Lake Dems fundraiser. All funds we raise go to the Harris Victory Fund.) Open to Democrats. Register here.

Where: Lake County Democrats Grayslake Headquarters (Agora Coworking), 100 N. Atkinson Rd., Suite 106, Grayslake

What: Come watch Kamala Harris debate Donald Trump at Lake County Democrats Grayslake Headquarters! It’s a Potluck, so please bring a dish to share! We will also be writing postcards. If you would like to donate stamps or cash to the effort, please feel free. Harris signs will be available for a suggested donation of at least $3 to cover costs incurred by the Lake Villa Dems. RSVP here.

Where: Bertrand Bowl, 2616 Washington St., Waukegan.

What: Join us in Waukegan to watch the Harris/Trump Presidential Debate! Admission is free. If the date changes, we’ll change with it. RSVP with an email to Waukegandems@gmail.com.

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.

Where: Buffalo Grove Community Arts Center, 225 McHenry Rd., Buffalo Grove

What: Lake County Board member Marah Altenberg and the Lake County Democrats hold election training for Precinct Committeepersons. Attendees will learn how they can help make history. To RSVP, email marahaltenberg@gmail.com.

Where: Online via Zoom-Link provided upon RSVP

What: Join Team Brad for a Virtual Phone Bank in support of his re-election to Congress! Democrats need to retake the House, and sending Brad back to Congress is a key part of that. With 60 days until Election Day, NOW is the time to get the word out! Whether you're an experienced phone banker or this is your first time, we'd love to have you! We will do a brief refresher on how to phone bank at the beginning of the session. To RSVP email quinn@schneiderforcongress.com or call/text: (708) 557-3451.

Where: Brushwood Gallery at Brushwood Center, 21850 N. Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods

What: An immersive exhibition exploring the challenges facing humans and our ecosystems, finding new ways to build connections, and learning about those working towards a better future for everyone. For more information visit https://brushwoodcenter.org/event/radical-hope/.

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

What: An afternoon of knocking doors for Democrats up and down the ballot in Lake Villa Township. Volunteers will be paired with an experienced canvasser who will teach you. Postcards will be available for those who cannot door knock due to physical limitations. RSVP here.

Where: Maria Peterson’s Campaign Office, 777 Lake Zurich Rd., Barrington

What: A Day of Action for Lake County Dems canvassing and postcarding for Maria Peterson, candidate for State Representative in the 52nd District. The canvassing starts at 11:00am. The postcarding starts at 1:30pm. To RSVP, email Josh Kilroy at jkilroy@hdemsil.com.

Where: Kenosha, Wisconsin. We’ll gather at a Democratic Party of Wisconsin (WisDems) staging/training site before heading out to knock doors. We’ll let you know the exact gathering place a few days before. If you need a ride or can drive others, let us know when you register as we’ll have designated meeting points in Lake County for those wishing to carpool.

What: WOW! is a Lake Dems project, in conjunction with the Democratic Party of Wisconsin (WisDems), to persuade voters to vote for Democrats. Knock doors and speak with voters identified as undecided or leaning Democratic. Pre-canvassing orientation and training provided by WisDems. We’ll be participating in a WisDems Weekend of Action. This is an exciting opportunity to help carry a swing state crucial to victory in November. RSVP here.

Where: Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 Green Bay Rd., North Chicago

What: LCDW’s 2024 Annual Gala has the theme, “A Celebration: Our Vision. Our Power. Our Voice.” The event is headlined by Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton. Register here.

Where: Kenosha, Wisconsin. We’ll gather at a Democratic Party of Wisconsin (WisDems) staging/training site before heading out to knock doors. We’ll let you know the exact gathering place a few days before. If you need a ride or can drive others, let us know when you register as we’ll have designated meeting points in Lake County for those wishing to carpool.

What: WOW! is a Lake Dems project, in conjunction with the Democratic Party of Wisconsin (WisDems), to persuade voters to vote for Democrats. Knock doors and speak with voters identified as undecided or leaning Democratic. Pre-canvassing orientation and training provided by WisDems. We’ll be participating in a WisDems Weekend of Action. This is an exciting opportunity to help carry a swing state crucial to victory in November. RSVP here.

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

What: Lake Dems and Indivisible Western Lake County (IWLC) are writing 300 postcards. In order to get these written and stamped in three hours, their goal is to have 30 people attend. So please bring a friend and a roll of stamps. There will be a QR code handy if you cannot find stamps at the local post office.

Where: Highland Park Democratic Headquarters – Moraine Township Dems, 474 Central Ave. (LOWER LEVEL), Highland Park.

What: Lake Dems sponsors a morning of knocking doors for Democrats up and down the ballot in Lake County. New volunteers will be paired with an experienced canvasser who will teach you. To RSVP, email anne_richardson@mac.com

Where: Tower Lakes address provided upon RSVP

What: A postcard-writing event to help get out the vote for Kamala in Wisconsin. Light refreshments will be served. To RSVP, call 847-650-4658 or email mlensotr@sbcglobal.net.

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.

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

What: The September meeting of the Wauconda Township Democrats. Attendees will organize for October canvassing and build lit kits. Feel free to bring a snack to share and be ready to talk politics. To RSVP, email waucondatownshipdems@gmail.com.

Where: Lake County Democrats Grayslake Headquarters, 100 N. Atkinson Rd., Grayslake. The meeting is usually on the second floor, and there is no elevator.

What: Lake Dems and Fremont Dems host a postcard-writing event. Postcards will be sent to swing states. Refreshments and pizza will be provided. Please bring postage stamps or help cover their cost with a donation at fremontdems.org. To RSVP or for questions, email fremontdems@gmail.com.

Where: Village Bakery, 27 E. Grand Ave., Fox Lake

What: Antioch and Grant Township Democrats meet for conversation and networking outside, next to the Village Bakery. To RSVP, email AntiochTownshipDemocrats@gmail.com

Where: Grant Woods, Long Lake Trailhead parking lot on Rollins Road between Wilson and Fairfield roads, Ingleside.

What: Grant Township Dems clean up their adopted mile of Rollins Road, east of Wilson Road. Wear long sleeves, long pants, and work gloves; emergency vests will be provided. For questions email Randy Read at ranhandle@aol.com.

Where: Lake County Democrats Grayslake Headquarters (Agora Coworking), 100 N. Atkinson Rd., Suite 106, Grayslake

What: Open to all of Lake County. Postcard writing in new Grayslake office. Please bring postcard stamps. RSVP to Traceyrepa3@gmail.com.

Where: Senator Edly-Allen Campaign Office, 10 N. Lake St., Grayslake

What: Knocking on doors in support of State Senator Edly-Allen. For those who don’t have canvassing experience, there will be training and pairing with someone who does. Register here.

Where: Southeast Wisconsin, in areas such as Kenosha, Racine, or Burlington. We’ll gather at a Democratic Party of Wisconsin (WisDems) staging/training site before heading out to knock doors. We’ll let you know the exact gathering place a few days before. If you need a ride or can drive others, let us know when you register as we’ll have designated meeting points in Lake County for those wishing to carpool.

What: WOW! is a Lake Dems project, in conjunction with the Democratic Party of Wisconsin (WisDems), to persuade voters to vote for Democrats. Knock doors and speak with voters identified as undecided or leaning Democratic. Pre-canvassing orientation and training provided by WisDems. We’ll be participating in a WisDems Weekend of Action. This is an exciting opportunity to help carry a swing state crucial to victory in November. RSVP here.

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

What: Attendees join Holly and her family for a celebration of her birthday with food, fun, and friends. Plus, no Korean BBQ would be complete without Karaoke! RSVP here.

Where: Libertyville location provided upon RSVP

What: Congressman Brad Schneider will talk about everything that has happened over the last couple of months. RSVP here or reply to Eli at eli@schneiderforcongress.com

Where: Libertyville location provided upon RSVP.

What: Congressman Brad Schneider will talk about everything that has happened over the last couple of months. RSVP here or reply to Eli at eli@schneiderforcongress.com

Where: Highland Park Democratic Headquarters/Moraine Township Democrats, 474 Central Ave. – Lower Level, Highland Park.

What: Lake County Democrats and Moraine Township Democrats co-sponsor door-knocking for Democrats up and down the ballot. New volunteers will be paired with an experienced canvasser who can teach them. To RSVP, email info@lakedems.org with DOORS in the subject line.

Where: Southeast Wisconsin, in areas such as Kenosha, Racine, or Burlington. We’ll gather at a Democratic Party of Wisconsin (WisDems) staging/training site before heading out to knock doors. We’ll let you know the exact gathering place a few days before. If you need a ride or can drive others, let us know when you register as we’ll have designated meeting points in Lake County for those wishing to carpool.

What: WOW! is a Lake Dems project, in conjunction with the Democratic Party of Wisconsin (WisDems), to persuade voters to vote for Democrats. Knock doors and speak with voters identified as undecided or leaning Democratic. Pre-canvassing orientation and training provided by WisDems. We’ll be participating in a WisDems Weekend of Action. This is an exciting opportunity to help carry a swing state crucial to victory in November. RSVP here.

Where: Klairmont Kollections Automotive Museum, 3117 N. Knox Ave., Chicago

What: The 12th Annual Curt’s Cafe Gala celebrates its achievements providing student stipends, work and life skills training, student meals, and other program needs. Registration includes access to the museum and silent auction room. Hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and desserts will be served. Register online.