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.

When: Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 10:00am to 1:00pm

Where: Location provided upon RSVP

What:  Drop in for Kringle and postcarding to swing states. RSVP to Mary at mlensotr@sbcglobal.net.

When: Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm

Where: Community Park, near the gazebo, 5 Park View Ln., Hawthorn Woods

What: Knock on doors in Hawthorn Woods and Mundelein for Eric Rinehart and Lake County Board candidates. For more info, contact lawdoc1129@gmail.com or 312-543-2332.

When: Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 11:00am to 4:00pm

Where: 10 N. Lake St., Grayslake

What: Lake County Democratic Women is partnering with Lake County Democrats on the August 10^th Day of Action! Write postcards to swing states or phone bank for Democratic candidates. We will provide postcards but are requesting everyone to bring a roll or book of postcard stamps if possible. Training provided--all you need to provide is your phone and don’t forget your earbuds or headset.  RSVP: ninaaustin@hotmail.com or 847-846-4197.

When: Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 11:00am to 3:00pm

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

What: Lake Dems, Lake Villa Dems, and Indivisible Western Lake County (IWLC) will be knocking on doors in Lake Villa within Lake County Board, District 5 (Mike Conway). Campaign literature and walk lists will be provided. There will also be a phone bank at the same time. For more information or to RSVP email Esther Hebbard at ehebbard1@gmail.com or call Joe Bilas at 224-436-7365.

When:  Saturday, August 10, 2024 (a Day of Action in both Lake County and Kenosha), from 12:00 noon until 3:00pm. Carpools will leave Lake County locations at 10:45am and return around 4:30pm.

Where: Meeting points in Lake County to carpool to Kenosha. Then 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 Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. This is also an opportunity to help Democrats hold the Senate and flip the House. Knock doors and speak with voters identified as undecided or leaning Democratic. Pre-canvassing orientation and training provided by WisDems. RSVP here.

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.

When:  Saturday, August 10, 2024 (a Day of Action in both Lake County and Kenosha), from 12:00 noon until 3:00pm. Carpools will leave Lake County locations at 10:45am and return around 4:30pm.

Where: Meeting points in Lake County to carpool to Kenosha. Then 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 Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. This is also an opportunity to help Democrats hold the Senate and flip the House. Knock doors and speak with voters identified as undecided or leaning Democratic. Pre-canvassing orientation and training provided by WisDems. RSVP here.

When: Thursday, August 22, starting at 6:00pm.

Where: Lake County Grayslake Office, 100 N. Atkinson Rd. (Agora Co-Working), Grayslake (Please note: the event is up a flight of stairs, and there is no elevator.)

What: Watch Kamala Harris and Tim Walz receive their party’s endorsement and write postcards for Wisconsin and Eric Rinehart. It’s a potluck, too! Bring some yummies to share. Suggested: Crockpot dishes, casseroles, salad mix, snack mixes, paper plates/cups/utensils/napkins, drinks, etc. Kids are welcome. Please RSVP here.

When: Thursday, August 22. Join us starting at 6:00pm to watch all the speeches leading up to Vice President Harris’s acceptance speech to round out the evening.

Where: Gorton Center at 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest

What: Join fellow Democrats watching Vice President Harris’s acceptance speech and the speeches leading up to it. A light meal will be offered at an affordable price. RSVP here.

When:  Saturday, August 24, 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 Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. This is also an opportunity to help Democrats hold the Senate and flip the House. Knock doors and speak with voters identified as undecided or leaning Democratic. Pre-canvassing orientation and training provided by WisDems. RSVP here.