Monthly Archives: June 2013

Deerfield PFLAG Chicago Pride Parade Information

When: Sunday, June 30, 2013. Lineup between 10:00 and 11:45 am (FYI new ordinance forbids any music or noise before 8:00 am). Allow extra time because of heavy traffic and busy public transit. Parade starts at noon.

Where: Deerfield PFLAG is number 17 in the parade lineup. Meet on the south side of Montrose, just west of Broadway (between AARP Trolley and Asian & Friends Float).

What: Be sure to bring water to stay hydrated and a snack to keep up your energy. For those riding the trolley, a donation of $5 or more is requested for the driver’s tip.

To RSVP and for more information, send an email to Maureen Goldin. Contact her to request the full page of instructions.

Wine Tasting Event with League of Women Voters-Lake Forest/Lake Bluff

When: Saturday, July 13, 2013 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm

Where: Grand Cru Wine Merchants, 840 S. Waukegan Rd., Lake Forest

What: Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Illinois women’s right to vote in presidential and local elections with the League of Women Voters-Lake Forest/Lake Bluff. A percentage of sales from the wine tasting will be donated to the League. Donation: $10.

Send an email if you have questions or need more information.

Exchange Club of North Chicago Annual Awards and Installation Ceremony

When: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Where: Great Lakes Community Center, 2007 Virginia Ave., Ste. 100, Great Lakes

What: The Exchange Club of North Chicago invites you to celebrate the Club’s 5th Anniversary at their 2013-2014 Awards and Installation Ceremony. The new Board of Directors will be introduced, the Elyse Williams Scholarship winner will be announced and the North Chicago Fire Fighter and Police Officer of the Year will be recognized. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served. The event is free, but donations are strongly encouraged.

To RSVP or for information, send an email or call 224-578-9888.

Wadsworth Golf Outing with Senator Terry Link

When: Tuesday, June 25, 2013. Check in 11:30 am, Shotgun start 12:30 pm

Where: Midland Country Club, 4555 W. Yorkhouse Rd., Wadsworth

What: Join Senator Terry Link for a local golf outing. Golf tickets are $300 and sponsorships are available.

RSVP to 847-623-4653, Friends of Terry Link, 248 Ambrogio Drive, Gurnee IL 60031

Unraveling Pensions and Guns in Illinois: A Public Forum with Rep. Scott Drury

When: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at 7:00 pm

Where: Deerfield Village Hall-Council Chambers, 850 Waukegan Rd., Deerfield

What: Please join Rep. Drury for an in-depth discussion of two major issues facing our state – pensions and guns.

For questions or comments for Rep. Drury, contact him by email or at 847-681-8580.