Monthly Archives: April 2014

Fundraiser for John Wylie, Candidate for District 6, Lake County Board

When: Saturday, May 10, 2014 from 4:00 – 6:00 pm

Where: Abel’s Restaurant, 125 Center St., Grayslake

What: Join Citizens to Elect John Wylie for Blues in the Afternoon, a fundraiser featuring an unplugged acoustic set by King Robinson and The Housewreckers.

Suggested donation $25. To RSVP and mailing instructions, send an email or visit the website.

Citizen Lobby Day in Springfield for Fair Tax Act Vote

When: Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at 11:00 am

Where: Springfield

What: The Fair Tax Act requires the House and Senate to pass their bills by a 3/5 vote by May 1 in order to be on the November ballot. If you are not able to attend the Citizen Lobby Day, A Better Illinois asks you to call your Representative’s district office and urge them to pass the Fair Tax Act by May 1.

Link to RSVP for Lobby Day. Rep. Drury: 847-681-8580. Rep. Mayfield: 847-599-2800.

MWRD Commissioner Debra Shore Summer Solstice Celebration

When: Thursday, June 19, 2014 from 5:30 – 7:00 pm

Where: The Erie Café, 536 W. Erie (along the banks of the Chicago River)

What: The Friends of Debra Shore invite you to join Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Commissioner Debra Shore for the 10th Annual Summer Solstice Celebration.

Tickets start at $75. For sponsor levels and to RSVP, contact Nish by email, at 773-704-3325 or click here.

Congregation Solel Yom HaShoah [Holocaust] Commemoration

When: Saturday, April 26, 2014 at 7:00 pm

Where: Congregation Solel, 1301 Clavey Rd., Highland Park

What: Congregation Solel invites you to a special Shoah (Holocaust) Commemoration liturgy to honor those who perished, those who survived, and those who risked their lives for the sake of others.

For those in the congregation who have personal connections to the Shoah, please contact the office at 847-433-3555 or by email to have your name or the name of someone in your family included in the program and recognized. The commemoration is appropriate for adults and children in the 4th grade and older.

ZCenter Annual Community Luncheon “Good Things Happen in Sunlight”

When: Friday, June 13, 2014. Registration and Tours 11:00 am, Lunch and Program 12:00 pm

Where: Zacharias Center, 4275 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee

What: The ZCenter 13th Annual Community Luncheon “Good Things Happen in Sunlight” will have as keynote speaker the founder and President of Erin’s Law, Erin Merryn. The event includes tours, silent auction and gourmet picnic lunch.

Register as individuals or table groups online or contact Stephanie by email or at 847-244-1187 ext. 123 with any questions.