News & Notes for September 22, 2021 – Upcoming Events and More
Lake Dems presents: Connecting with Voters — A Conversation with Jon Carson, Top Obama Strategist
Join Lake County Democrats and Jon Carson, above left, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 25, for a conversation (on Zoom) about connecting with voters. Carson served as National Field Director for Barack Obama’s presidential campaign and was Deputy Assistant to the President for Public Engagement. Click here to RSVP. RSVP required. (Link will be sent on the day of the event.) Free. Open to Democrats.
Having good conversations with voters door to door, or on the phone, is at the heart of our Lake County Democrats Fall Connection Canvassing project. Can Democrats win in 2022 if we know the voters and they know us? Yes, we can!
Illinois Democrats Lead, Deliver Historic Clean Energy Law
Thank you, Governor Pritzker, and all the Democratic state legislators representing Lake County, for delivering a new energy law that helps the people of Illinois and shows the rest of the country how to move forward in this crucial area. Our Lake County legislators who helped pass this historic measure were: State Senators Julie Morrison, Adriane Johnson, and Melinda Bush, as well as State Representatives Jonathan Carroll, Bob Morgan, Dan Didech, Rita Mayfield, Joyce Mason, and Sam Yingling.
Events
Wednesday, 9/22: Highwood Outdoor Reception for Representative Bob Morgan. Outdoor cocktail reception in support of State Representative Bob Morgan, featuring special guests Attorney General Kwame Raoul and House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch. 28 Mile Distilling Company, 454 Sheridan Rd., Highwood. 5-7pm.
Thursday, 9/23: Warren Township Democrats September Virtual Meeting. Online via Zoom, 7pm. Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart is the guest speaker.
Saturday, 9/25: Connecting with Voters: A Lake Dems Conversation with Jon Carson, a Top Obama Strategist. 10am on Zoom.
Saturday, 9/25: Lake County Democratic Women (LCDW) Life is Art 2021 Fundraising Gala. Tempel Farms, 17000 W. Wadsworth Rd., Old Mill Creek, 5pm.
Monday, 9/27: Senator Julie Morrison Campaign Kickoff Reception. Italian Kitchen, 648 Deerfield Rd., Deerfield. 5:30-7:30pm.
Thursday, 9/30: Deputy Voter Registrar Training in Deerfield. Deerfield Public Library, 920 Waukegan Rd., Deerfield. 6pm. Sign-ups taken up to 24 hours before the class starts.
Saturday, 10/2: Rally and March for Reproductive Rights. Mike Rylko Park, 1000 Buffalo Grove Rd., Buffalo Grove, 11am. Park at BG Spray N Play, 951 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove.
Wednesday, 10/6: Sheriff John Idleburg’s Fall Fundraiser: Evening at Kroll’s Farm. Family-friendly fundraiser, 6-8pm, Kroll’s Fall Harvest Farm, 13236 W. Townline Rd., Waukegan.
Are you planning an event? Email us at info@lakedems.org.
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How Do I Join Lake County Democrats?
Lake County Democrats is made up of people like you, people who are passionate about building better communities and a better world. We’re a grassroots political organization, working with Democrats in all parts of Lake County – from Antioch to Highland Park, Libertyville to Waukegan, Barrington to Zion. Become a member online now or send a check to the Lake County Democratic Central Committee, P.O. Box 671, Lake Zurich, IL 60047. Questions? Contact info@lakedems.org.
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United States