When: Saturday, July 20, 2024 from 9:00 to 10:00am
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.
When: Saturday, July 27, 2024 from 10:00am to 1:00pm
Where: McDonalds, 511 W. Liberty St., Wauconda
What: Knock on Democratic doors in Wauconda for State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart and County Board Candidate Hilary Winiarz. To RSVP or for more information, contact Nancy Shepherdson at info@lakedems.org or call 847-340-0262 or 515-339-1536.
When: Saturday August 3, 2024, from 12:00 noon until 3:00pm. Carpools will leave Lake County locations at 10:45am and return around 4:30pm.
Where: We’ll designate meeting points in Lake County for those wishing to carpool to Democratic headquarters in Kenosha. We’ll gather at the Kenosha County Democratic Party’s staging/training site before heading out to canvass in the area.
What: Win Over Wisconsin (WOW!), a Lake Dems project, in conjunction with the Democratic Party of Wisconsin (WisDems), to persuade voters to vote for Democrats. Wisconsin is a key swing state for Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign. We’ll also help Sen. Tammy Baldwin win her re-election bid and former Congressman Peter Barca defeat a Republican incumbent congressman. Knock doors and speak with voters identified as undecided or leaning Democratic. Pre-canvassing orientation and training provided by WisDems. This is an exciting opportunity to help carry a swing state crucial to victory in November. RSVP here.
When: Wednesday, August 7, 2024; gather at 9:30am, step off at 10:00am
Where: Western and Vine Aves., Lake Forest. The parade ends at West Park.
What: Show your Democratic spirit by walking through downtown Lake Forest Day with Congressman Brad Schneider and other Democrats in the Lake Forest Day Parade. Wear blue if you can. If you’d like a Lake Dems t-shirt or hat, go to lakedems.org/shirts or lakedems.org/hats.
When: Saturday, August 10, 2024 at various times throughout the day
Where: All over Lake County and beyond
What: Lake Dems is planning Day of Action events at various locations throughout Lake County and beyond. Events include knocking on doors, phone banks, text banks, postcard-writing events, trips to Wisconsin, and more. We'd love to have you join us! Can't come? Donate at lakedems.org/contribute so we can help provide stamps or email info@lakedems.org. Email us if you’d like to add a Day of Action event.
See below for details of the many specific events already planned (some request specific RSVPs) and also sign up here to let us know what you’ll be doing: lakedems.org/dayofaction.