Monthly Archives: February 2011

“Invest in America” Gathering in Northbrook

Date: Thursday, February 24, 2011

Time: 12:00 pm

Location: Representative Robert Dold’s office, 650 Dundee Rd., Northbrook

Join local MoveOn.org members to call on Rep. Bob Dold to “Invest in America.” This is a peaceful protest against the proposed Republican federal budget that would cut jobs and eliminate public services that help low-income women, children, and men.

Walk for Choice Set for Saturday in Chicago

Date: Saturday, February 26, 2011

Time: 12:00 – 3:00 pm

Contact: For details and to sign up to participate, send an email to Illinois Choice Action Team.

Pro-choice advocates across the country are holding “Walk for Choice” events to show their opposition to recent Congressional actions. Contact Illinois Choice Action Team by email (above) for meet-up information and answers to any questions you might have. Posters, stickers and more will be provided for walkers.

Volunteer Training with Organizing for America in Lake Villa

Date: Sunday, March 6, 2011

Time: 1:30 – 3:30 pm

Location: Lake Villa Public Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa

Contact: For questions or more information, call Steve Williams at 847-840-6457. RSVP online here.

People involved with Organizing for America worked hard to pass historic health care legislation in 2010. Learn how you can get involved locally to help protect the progress made so far and continue to push for positive change.

Elk Grove Township Dems Answer Your Healthcare Questions and More

Date: Thursday, February 24, 2011

Time: 6:30 – 9:30 pm

Location: Elk Grove Township Center, 2100 S. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Hts.

Contact: RSVP on Facebook.

Please join us at the Elk Grove Township Center next Thursday evening. Our speaker will be Jeannine Phillips from the Campaign for Better Health Care.

Refreshments will be served and the doors open at 6:30 for meeting and greeting.

Organizing for America Volunteer Training in Arlington Heights

Date: Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm

Location: Palatine/Wheeling Township Democrats Office, 1310 W. Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights

RSVP: Please register online here.

Please join host Matt Flamm in working to protect the Democratic achievements of the last two years. You’ll learn how you get involved locally to continue making positive change in 2011.