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: Thursday, January 27, 2022 from 6:00 to 10:00pm
Where: Irish Mill, 26592 N. IL Route 83, Mundelein
What: A fundraiser for Fremont Township Democrats. The event features live music and food to buy. Candidates welcome. Petitions will be available to sign and distribute. COVID-19 safety protocols will be observed. Attendees are asked to be vaccinated and boosted, and to wear a mask. To RSVP or for questions, email fremontdems@gmail.com or call 847-918-0499
When: Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 7:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom. The link will be sent with the October minutes and November agenda.
What: The January meeting of the Warren Township Democrats. The meeting will include discussion of precinct maps, petition drives and petitions available for circulation, results from the December 5 Holiday Fundraiser and old/new business. Guest speakers: Laura Dias and Tom Maillard, Democratic candidates for State Representative District 62. For more information, email Bonnie at jcnbbn@gmail.com or call 847-223-0795
When: Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 6:30pm
Where: Online. Register online.
What: A virtual celebration featuring special guests Governor JB Pritzker and Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch in support of Lake County’s House Delegation: State Representatives Jonathan Carroll, Dan Didech, Joyce Mason, Rita Mayfield, Bob Morgan and Sam Yingling. Hosted by Lauren Beth Gash.
When: Sunday, January 30, 2021. First shift from 12:00 noon to 2:00pm; second shift from 2:00 to 4:00pm
Where: Panera Bread, 832 S. Milwaukee, Libertyville
What: An Afternoon of Action supporting Laura Faver Dias for State Representative. Attendees will be knocking on Dem friendly doors for signature gathering. Training, handwarmers, and hot drinks will be provided! Register here.
When: Sunday January 30th from 12:00noon to 2:00pm
Where: Lake County Federation of Teachers, 248 Ambrogio Dr., Gurnee (right off Rte. 41)
What: Attendees can pick up or sign petitions for candidates in Lake County – or get some notarized. Precinct Committeeperson petitions will be available. Maps will be available to help you figure out your new precinct. Free and open to Democrats. COVID protocols will be observed. Snacks and beverages provided.
When: Sunday, January 30, 2022. 1pm – 2pm: Training and coffee; 2pm – 4pm: Canvassing in pairs
Where: Glenview Grind, 1837 Glenview Road, Glenview
What: An hour of organizing, training and collaborative discussion about getting involved in politics for high school and college students. Afterwards, the training will be put into action gathering petition signatures through petition-on-demand and canvassing. Drinks and snacks provided. For more information, visit the Facebook page. To RSVP, email gennifer@JenGGforRep.com with subject line “Coffee Chat”
When: Sunday, January 30, 2022 from 2:00 to 4:00pm
Where: Panera Bread – Round Lake Beach, 254 East Rollins Road, Round Lake Beach
What: An opportunity to sign petitions for John Idleburg for Sheriff, Holly Kim for Treasurer, Anthony Vega for Clerk and other Democratic candidates. Coffee and pastries provided. For questions, email general@votevega.org
When: Wednesday, February 2, 2022 from 6:30 to 8:30pm
Where: Old School Forest Preserve, 28285 St. Mary’s Road, Mettawa
What: Citizens Climate Lobby-Lake County sponsors an evening, solar-lit 1.3 mile hike through Old School Forest Preserve. Sign up here. In the event of inclement or severe weather (temperature under 20 degrees) the event will be rescheduled and registrants notified.
When: Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 7:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom. Register here. Link sent closer to event.
What: Democrats in northwest Lake County, an area turning more blue but with more work to do, are meeting (virtually) to discuss how to keep moving forward in 2022. Leaders of the Lake County Democrats will also share ideas and discuss what we can do to help elect more Democrats to offices from Washington to closer to home. Free admission. Open to Democrats.
When: Thursday, February 3, 2022 from 6:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Zion-Benton Library, 2400 Gabriel Ave., Zion
What: Zion and Benton Township Democrats offer an opportunity to sign petitions and grab a snack to go. Masks required.
When: Saturday, February 5, 2022 from 1:00 to 5:00pm
Where: Madame Zuzu’s Teahouse, 1876 1st Street, Highland Park
What: Moraine Township Democrats and West Deerfield Township Democrats host a Petition Day of Action where attendees will sign petitions and may take canvassing packets or petitions to circulate for signatures. Completed petitions can be returned. For those returning petitions not yet notarized, notaries will be on hand. There will be coffee and tea. To RSVP, email info@morainedems.org or ari@bobmorganforillinois.com.
When: Sunday, February 6, 2022 from 1:00 to 4:00pm
Where: Hawkeye Automotive, 909 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich
What: Drive-up petition signing event for Maria Peterson, candidate for State Senate, District 26 and Chelsea Laliberte Barnes, candidate for State Representative, District 51. Attendees are encouraged to canvass the community and to donate new or lightly used clothes and non-perishable foods. Coffee and Valentine-themed donuts will be served.
When: Sunday, February 6, 2022 from 4:00 to 5:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom. Register here.
What: State Representative candidate Laura Faver Dias holds a virtual campaign kickoff playing civic and political trivia. Special guest: State Senator Melinda Bush.
When: Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 3:00pm
Where: Public Works Department, 648 W. Winchester Road, Libertyville, IL 60048
What: A training for Deputy Voter Registrars will be held. Participants must be at least 18 years of age and registered to vote in Lake County. The event is open only to Lake County residents who are interested in helping to register new voters. Deputy Registrars must be trained in the county in which they live, but once trained, can register voters anywhere in Illinois. Training takes about an hour.
This training is being held through the County Clerk’s office and is free of charge. Sign-ups will be taken up to 24 hours before the class starts. Space is limited due to COVID-related restrictions, and late sign-ups may or may not be added to the class. For additional information or to RSVP, register online, email volunteers@tenthdems.org, or call 847-266-VOTE (8683). If you’re interested in helping organize voter registration, contact Lake Dems at info@lakedems.com.
When: Tuesday, February 8, 2022 from 5:30 to 8:00pm
Where: Reilly’s Daughter Pub, 4010 W. 111th St., Oak Lawn
What: A fundraising reception for Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart. Register here. For more information, call Tim Kaufmann at 708-925-2958 or email TDartCommittee@gmail.com
When: Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 7:00pm
Where: Online. For Zoom link email Kathie Hayden at khayden.newport@gmail.com
What: The February meeting of the Newport Township Democrats.
When: Friday, February 11, 2022 from 7:00 to 9:00pm
Where: Landmark Inn, 1352 Shermer Road, Northbrook
What: Campaign kickoff fundraiser for State Representative Jonathan Carroll. To RSVP, email Bernie at bwilliams@hdemsil.com
When: Saturday, February 12, 2022 from 10:00am to 2:00pm
Where: Church of the Holy Apostles, 26238 Illinois Rte. 59, Wauconda
What: Wauconda Township Democrats hold a Petition Signing and New Shoe Drive. Candidates at all levels of government will be attending this drive-through event. It’s an opportunity to meet the candidates, donate new shoes, enjoy a cup of hot chocolate, and sign petitions. For more information, email Gail Ballengee at cgt011@gmail.com
When: Sunday, February 13, 2022 from 2:00 to 3:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom. To RSVP, email Kristina at Zahorik@gmail.com
What: A fundraiser for Kristina Zahorik, candidate for Illinois State Central Committeeperson, 11th District.”
When: Wednesday, February 16, 2022 from 6:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Nightshade and Dark’s Pandemonium Brewing, 216 W. Clayston St., Waukegan
What: Lake County Clerk Anthony Vega celebrates his 30th birthday. Register here.
When: Saturday, February 19, 2022 from 5:00 to 7:30p
Where: Lake County Democratic Headquarters, 118 N. Genesee St., Waukegan
What: Tenth Dems and Lake Dems host an Open House at our office during Waukegan’s monthly ArtWauk event.
ArtWauk is a festive monthly event (the third Saturday of the month) in downtown Waukegan. Galleries and other venues in the Arts & Entertainment District are open to passersby and celebrate the city’s growing art community. We have a great spot— the office is one-half block south of the Genesee Theater.
Volunteers are needed to help set up. They are needed to staff our office, greet voters coming in, and show attendees how to help elect Democrats in 2022. For more information or to volunteer, email info@lakedems.org.
When: Saturday, February 19, 2022 from 6:00 to 7:30pm
Where: Highland Park Art Center, 1957 Sheridan Rd., Highland Park. Also Online – link provided closer to the event.
What: Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim welcomes in the year of the tiger with a Chinatown lion dance troupe, Thai folk dancers and cultural exhibitions. Entry includes boxed refreshments. Masks and vaccination required. Register here.
When: Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at 6:00pm
Where: Waukegan location to be determined
What: An in-person conversation about political topics of the day for Democrats in the area.
When: Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 3:00pm
Where: Lake County Court Tower, Sheriff’s Training Room, 301 Washington St., FL 1, Waukegan
What: A training for Deputy Voter Registrars will be held. Participants must be at least 18 years of age and registered to vote in Lake County. The event is open only to Lake County residents who are interested in helping to register new voters. Deputy Registrars must be trained in the county in which they live, but once trained, can register voters anywhere in Illinois. Training takes about an hour.
This training is being held through the County Clerk’s office and is free of charge. Sign-ups will be taken up to 24 hours before the class starts. Space is limited due to COVID-related restrictions, and late sign-ups may or may not be added to the class. For additional information or to RSVP, register online, email volunteers@tenthdems.org, or call 847-266-VOTE (8683). If you’re interested in helping organize voter registration, contact Lake Dems at info@lakedems.com.
When: Saturday, May 7, 2022
Where: Libertyville Forest Preserve
What: A Safe Place holds its 10th Annual EmpoweRun 5K Walk or Run. Proceeds help victims of domestic violence and human trafficking. Click here for more information or to register. For questions, contact Mallory Kolodziej at mkolodziej@asafeplaceforhelp.org or call 847-731-7165 X 1006.
