When: Wednesday, March 20, 2024, from 7:00 to 8:00pm Where: Online via Zoom What: The March meeting of the Wauconda Township Democrats. Various political topics will be covered, including trustee updates. For Zoom link, email waucondatownshipdems@gmail.com.
Upcoming Events
03/20/202419:00: Wauconda Township Democrats March Meeting
When: Wednesday, March 20, 2024, from 7:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom
What: The March meeting of the Wauconda Township Democrats. Various political topics will be covered, including trustee updates. For Zoom link, email waucondatownshipdems@gmail.com.
03/22/202417:00: Senator Tammy Duckworth’s 56th Birthday Celebration
When: Friday, March 22, 2024 from 5:00 to 7:00pm
Where: Taste 222, 222 N. Canal St., Chicago
What: A celebration of U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth’s 56th birthday benefiting the Duckworth Victory Fund. Register online or email Louisa Janssen at Louisa@TammyDuckworth.com
03/22/202417:30: Waukegan Township Democrats Bowling Night Fundraiser
When: Friday, March 22, 2024 from 5:30 to 8:30pm
Where: Bertrand Lanes, 2616 Washington St., Waukegan
What: The Waukegan Democrats sponsor a charity bowling fundraiser at Bertrand Lanes! This event features entertainment, community engagement, and philanthropy. Register here.
03/23/202416:00: Women Composers: Girl Power with Natalia Kazayan
When: Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 4:00 to 5:30pm
Where: Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods, 21850 N. Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods
What: Natalia’s program celebrates the work of women composers of the past 200 years, from Clara Schumann to Joan Tower. Register online.
03/26/202417:30: Reception in Support of Illinois State Treasurer Mike Frerichs
When: Tuesday, March 26, 2024 from 6:00 to 7:30pm
Where: O’Donovan’s Pub and Restaurant, 2100 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago
What: A reception in support of Mike Frerichs, Illinois State Treasurer. Register online. For more information, contact Sam Fendt at sam@mikeforillinois.com or 312-870-0841.
03/26/202418:00: A Night Out at Carnivale Chicago Supporting State Rep. Joyce Mason
When: Tuesday, March 26, 2024 from 6:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Carnivale Chicago, 702 West Fulton Market St., Chicago
What: An evening at Carnivale Chicago in support of State Representative Joyce Mason and some of her colleagues. To RSVP, visit https://www.kalopsiallc.com/.
03/26/202418:30: Reception Supporting Nabeela Syed, Mark Walker, and Maria Peterson
When: Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 6:30pm
Where: Emmett’s Brewing Co., 110 N. Brockway St., Palatine
What: A reception supporting State Representatives Nabeela Syed and Mark Walker, and Rep. candidate Maria Peterson. To purchase tickets (only one necessary for entry), Rep. Syed, Rep. Walker, Maria Peterson.
03/30/202410:00: Antioch Easter Parade with Lake Dems and Antioch Democrats
When: Saturday, March 30, 2024. Line up: 10:00am; Step off: 10:30am
Where: 900 Skidmore Dr., Antioch; by the band shell just west of Main Street (Rt. 83) in downtown Antioch (Skidmore St.)
What: Walk with Lake County Democrats and Antioch Township Dems in the Antioch Easter Parade.
04/16/202409:00: 2024 Future Outlook Conference on LGBTQ+ Youth
When: Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 9:00am. Conference continues on Wednesday, April 17 until 4:30pm
Where: Rock Run Convention Center, 1471 Rock Creek Blvd., Joliet
What: Youth Outlook hosts a conference and resource fair for educators, mental and physical health practitioners, social service providers, and anyone working with LGBTQ+ youth and their families. Keynote presentation: Ken Meija-Beal, Chair, DuPage County Democrats, “Telling Your Story: The Power of Unlocking Your True Self.” For more information, visit the website. Register online.
05/10/202412:00: Jan Schakowsky’s 2024 Annual Ultimate Women’s Power Lunch
When: Friday, May 10, 2024 from 12:00 to 2:00pm
Where: Hyatt Regency Chicago, Grand Ballroom, East Tower, 151 East Wacker Dr., Chicago
What: Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky’s Annual Ultimate Women’s Power Lunch.
Register here to join us. If you’d like to sit with us, put Lake Dems or Lauren Beth Gash in the Specific Table Request field (which pops up after payment) when you register.
05/11/202410:00: 3rd Annual Mother Earth Market
When: Saturday, May 11, 2024 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Where: Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods, 21850 N. Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods
What: The market features and celebrates local artists, makers, vendors and organizations who are inspired by “Mother Earth” and working towards a more sustainable future. For more information, visit the website.
05/19/202411:00: Women for Brad 2024
When: Sunday, May 19, 2024. Doors open at 11:00am; Program starts at 11:30am
Where: Northbrook location to be provided upon RSVP
What: Women for Brad luncheon in support of Congressman Brad Schneider. Special guest to be announced. RSVP here. For additional information, contact Eli Krule at eli@schneiderforcongress.com
06/08/202414:00: Lake Dems Booth at Lake County PrideFest
When: Saturday, June 8, 2024 from 2:00 to 6:00pm
Where: Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center, 2007 N. Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach
What: LGBTQ+ Center Lake County sponsors Lake County PrideFest. Volunteer for a shift at our Lake Dems booth. If you are interested in helping, send an email to info@lakedems.org with “PrideFest” in the subject line.
06/10/202418:30: Antioch & Grant Township Democrats June Meeting
When: Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:30pm
Where: Location to be determined
What: Monthly meeting of the Antioch & Grant Township Democrats. At the meeting, guest speaker Carissa Casbon, Lake County Board Member, will give a presentation about the Lake County Strategic Plan. RSVP to AntiochTownshipDemocrats@gmail.com.
06/25/202417:30: Rinehart for Lake County Fundraiser featuring IL Speaker Chris Welch
When: Tuesday, June 25, 2024 from 5:30 to 7:30pm
Where: To be determined
What: Fundraiser for Rinehart for Lake County, featuring Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch.