Tenth Dems is an all-volunteer grassroots group, but we've developed a wide reach. We put in a lot of effort to get the word out about events in the area. Keeping people informed and active is key to electing more Democrats. Tenth Dems plays a role in that, and frequently other groups use our list to inform their own members. It's very time-consuming, but we want to get it right. In order to be included in the weekly events email,
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When: Monday, March 27, 2023 from 5:30 to 7:00pm
Where: Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council Hall, 12 East Erie St., Chicago
What: Illinois Democratic County Chairs’ Association (IDCCA) holds its 2023 Party Builder Awards Reception honoring Deborah Cosey-Lane, Secretary Treasurer of ATU Local 308; and Michael Macellaio, President of the Chicago & Cook County Building Trades Council. Tenth Dems Founder and Lake Dems Chair Lauren Beth Gash serves on the Executive Board of the IDCCA, and is a past recipient of the Party Builder of the Year Award. RSVP here or call 217-753-3380 for questions or to RSVP.
When: Thursday, March 30, 2023 from 5:30 to 7:30pm
Where: Tap Room, 36 N. Genesee St., Waukegan
What: Re-election fundraiser for Janet E. Kilkelly, Waukegan City Clerk. Light fare and cash bar. To RSVP call 708-859-1519 or email kilkellyforwaukegan@yahoo.com
When: Monday, April 3, 2023 from 5:00 to 7:00pm
Where: Sal & Tony’s Italian Restaurant, 48 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove
What: A fundraiser in support of State Representatives Mary Beth Canty and Daniel Didech. Dinner and soft drinks will be served. Register here.
When: Wednesday, April 5, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:30pm
Where: Lake Villa Library, 140 N. Munn Rd., Lindenhurst
What: The monthly meeting of the Lake Villa Dems. Open to like-minded individuals. Please register at lakevillatownshipdems@gmail.com
When: Saturday, April 8, 2023 from 10:30 to 11:30am
Where: Skidmore Street, Antioch
What: Walk with Indivisible of Western Lake County (IWLC) and Antioch Township Dems in the Antioch Easter Parade. For questions, email ehebbard1@gmail.com
When: Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 6:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom. Register here
What: Free seminar about how to comply with campaign finance filing requirements with prominent election attorney Ross Secler. During this interactive session, Ross will give an overview of the filing process, discuss the requirements for filings, and answer questions.
Zoom link will be sent the day of the seminar. One hour of CLE credit will be available for attorneys. Open to Democrats.
When: Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 10:00am to 2:00pm
Where: University Center at the College of Lake County, 1200 University Center Dr., Grayslake
What: This free, family-friendly event will feature over 50 exhibitors focusing on environmentally sustainable practices, including environmental clubs from local high schools. There will be information provided about gardening, composting, renewable energy, conservation and more.
When: Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 2:00 to 3:30pm
Where: Michigan Shores Club, 911 Michigan Avenue, Wilmette
What: New Trier Democrats Community Conversation Series features an Earth Day panel with Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) Commissioner Cam Davis; Mark Wagstaff, Senior Waterfront Engineer at SmithGroup, and Sergio Vargas of the Illinois Environmental Council. Register here.
When: Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 10:00am to 1:00pm
Where: Mt. Sinai Institutional Baptist Church of North Chicago, 2401 Argonne Dr., North Chicago. Church parking lot
What: NAACP Lake County Branch, in partnership with Mt. Sinai Institutional Baptist Church, sponsors a Free Shred Day where Lake County residents can shred up to three banker boxes of paper and documents. For questions, contact sanniki@aol.com or call 847-445-9438.
When: Wednesday, April 26, 2023 from 3:00 to 6:00pm. Doors open at 3:00pm, film starts at 4:30pm
Where: Genesee Theater, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan
What: The Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office and the Waukegan Police Department host a showing of “The Amendment,” a film about victim rights. The event will include a resource fair and a panel discussion about the film and victim rights. RSVP here. For questions, email Sara Avalos at savalos@lakecountyil.gov
When: Thursday, May 4, 2023 at 6:30pm
Where: Pinstripes, 1150 Willow Rd., Northbrook
What: The North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic celebrates its 8th Anniversary. The clinic provides accessible, quality, equitable, free legal services in the areas of domestic violence, housing, and immigration to give low-income, at-risk community members access to justice and the opportunity to live productive and secure lives. Register here.
When: Sunday, May 7, 2023. Doors open at 11:00am, program starts at 11:30am
Where: Northbrook Hilton, 2855 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook
What: 2023 Women for Brad luncheon in support of Congressman Brad Schneider. RSVP here. For questions, contact eli@schneiderforcongress.com
When: Friday, June 16, 2023. Registration at 11:00am, luncheon at 12:00pm
Where: 4275 Old Grand Avenue, Gurnee
What: Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center holds its Spring Luncheon celebrating 40 years of healing. Register here. or visit their website at https://zcenter.org
When: Sunday, June 25, 2023 from 11:30am to 4:00pm
Where: Jack and Lydia’s Resort on Deep Lake, 38610 N. Edgewood St., Lake Villa
What: IWLC holds its annual BBQ by the lake with speakers and live music. For information email ehebbard1@gmail.com
