Monthly Archives: September 2011

Rep. Daniel Biss Holds Town Hall Meeting in Skokie

Date: Sunday, October 2, 2011

Time: 3:00 pm

Location: Devonshire Park Auditorium, 4400 Greenwood, Skokie

Contact: For questions or comments, please call 847-568-1250 or send him an email.

Rep. Biss is working hard to prepare for the fall veto session in Springfield. He wants to solicit as many opinions as possible from across his district and hopes you will share your thoughts about any issue that matters to you. The event is free and open to the public, and anyone can ask questions without screening.

Let’s Talk Politics in Highland Park

Date: Monday, September 26, 2011

Time: 7:00 pm

Location: Michael’s Chicago Style Red Hots, 1879 Second Avenue, Highland Park (across from the Renaissance Theater)

Contact: To RSVP, call Tenth Dems at 847-266-VOTE (8683) or send us an email. Please include contact info (name, address, phone number) when you reply. Registration in advance is preferred.

Ready for a free-wheeling discussion of the current political landscape? Join us at Let’s Talk Politics, a moderated discussion sponsored by Tenth Dems. It is open to all at no cost. Space is limited and if attendance exceeds the capacity of the room, priority will be given to those who register in advance. Starting time is 7:00 pm, but everyone is welcome to come earlier
to get something to eat.

Former Inmates Striving Together (F.I.S.T.) Celebration in Waukegan

Date: Sunday, September 25, 2011

Time: 1:30 pm

Location: Steiner Pavilion, Waukegan Municipal Beach, Waukegan

Contact: Call Kelly at the F.I.S.T. Inc. Resource Center at 847-672-9824 to reserve “open mic time.” Some time slots are still open.

F.I.S.T. family, friends, and supporters will gather to celebrate saving their office with “Summer’s Last Beach Bash.” Music and speeches will celebrate the accomplishments made this summer. The F.I.S.T. beach concession stand will be open, but there is no charge to attend. Bring lawn chairs and sweaters and enjoy the day.

Benefit Showing of “An Article of Hope” for the Development Corporation for Israel Bonds

Date: Sunday, October 30, 2011

Time: Film 6:00 pm, Reception 7:15 pm

Location: AMC Northbrook Court, 1525 Lake Cook Rd., Northbrook

Contact: To RSVP, click here to send an email or call 312-558-9400. Tickets are $11 per person or discounted for groups of 5 or more, $9 per person.

The Chicago premiere of “An Article of Hope” is part of the Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema. It tells the story of Israel’s first astronaut, Ilan Ramon, who was killed in the space shuttle Columbia accident. This program is generously sponsored by Mesirow Financial.

Barbara Moore, Candidate for Commissioner of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Holds Fundraiser in Chicago

Date: Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Time: 5:00 – 8:00 pm

Location: Leona’s, 1419 W. Taylor St., Chicago

Contact: RSVP online. For questions, send an email to Harold.

You are invited to Barbara Moore’s first official fundraiser. Visit her website for campaign news, updates on environmental issues or sign up to volunteer.