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When: Monday, April 22, 2019 from 6:30 – 8:00pm
Where: Mt. Prospect Public Library, 10 South Emerson St., Mount Prospect
What: A piano performance by Dr. Charles J. Smith, an accomplished pianist, accompanist and composer with autism. The concert will include music from his classical piano repertoire as well as original compositions. Q&A session follows the concert.
For additional information or to RSVP, register online.
When: Tuesday, April 23, 2019 from, 7:00 – 8:30pm
Where: The Office Clubhouse, 914 N. Lake St., Mundelein
What: Join the April meeting of the Libertyville Township Democratic Organization. Discussion topics include the municipal election and plans for the coming months. Lake County Sheriff John Idleburg will be joining to talk about his department and answer questions. Libertyville Township includes Libertyville, parts of Mundelein, Vernon Hills, Green Oaks, Mettawa, and Waukegan.
For additional information or to RSVP, visit their Facebook page.
When: Thursday, April 25, 2019 from 7:00 – 8:00pm
Where: Libertyville Civic Center Foundation, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville
What: State Representative Mary Edly-Allen welcomes community members and Illinois Environmental Council Legislative Director Colleen Smith to discuss current environmental legislation and local priorities for future green jobs, sustainability and conservation initiatives.
For additional information or to RSVP, register online.
When: Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 9:15 – 10:45am
Where: Northbrook Public Library, 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook
What: Join local Democrats for an update on key local legislation. Scheduled speakers include: Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi; Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) Commissioner Cam Davis; Daniel Biss, Executive Director, Rust Belt Rising, and other elected officials. Free admission.
For additional information or to RSVP, register online or visit the Facebook page.
When: Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 10:00am – 6:00pm
Where: North Shore Unitarian Church, 2100 Half Day Rd., Deerfield
What: NSUC hosts its 50th annual juried art fair featuring original fine art and crafts from over 50 artists and artisans. Work includes jewelry, painting, fiber, photography and other media. All exhibits are indoors. Free admission and parking.
For additional information visit the NSUC website.
When: Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 11:00am
Where: Maya’s Restaurant, 506 N. Lake St., Mundelein
What: Join State Representative Dan Didech for his first “Donuts with Dan” gathering in Mundelein. Enjoy complimentary pastries and an informal community roundtable discussion about the issues important to you.
When: Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 1:00 – 3:00pm
Where: Revolution Brewing Brew Pub, 2323 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago
What: Join the Young Women’s Giving Council of Chicago Foundation for Women (YWGC) for an afternoon of food, drinks and raffle prizes. Hear from one of the Council’s grantees, Assata’s Daughters, and enjoy an opportunity to mingle with like-minded members of the community. Must be age 21 and up to attend. Assata’s Daughters works to involve teens of color in the political and activist process. Funds raised will support grantmaking to women and girls’ access to healthcare, financial security & safety.
For additional information or to RSVP, register online.
When: Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 1:30 – 2:30pm
Where: Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 O’Plaine Rd., Gurnee
What: A community meeting with the latest updates on efforts to end the emission of Ethylene Oxide (EtO).
For more information, visit the Facebook page.
When: Sunday, April 28, 2019 from 11:00am – 5:00pm
Where: North Shore Unitarian Church, 2100 Half Day Road, Deerfield
What: NSUC hosts its 50th annual juried art fair featuring original fine art and crafts from over 50 artists and artisans. Work includes jewelry, painting, fiber, photography and other media. All exhibits are indoors. Free admission and parking.
For additional information visit the NSUC website.
When: Sunday, April 28, 2019 from 1:45 – 2:45pm
Where: Somethings Brewing, 1126 E. Washington St., Grayslake
What: Monthly meetings at a local coffee shop around the 10th District to discuss issues affecting our community and hear the newest updates on Brad’s campaign. Brad’s Coffee Club is a chance to have a more in-depth conversation with Brad and meet the campaign staff.
For additional information or to RSVP, register online.
When: Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 2:00pm
Where: The Stevenson Center on Democracy, 25200 N. St. Mary’s Rd., Mettawa (Libertyville)
What: Tom Gochenour, part time staff pharmacist and chief compounder for Rush University Medical Center, will trace the evolution of the prescription marketplace from 1972, the year he became a pharmacist, to the present. Through this journey, he will refer to sentinel events and legislation that has led to our current condition in which the list price of some medications can cost over $25,000 per month.
For additional information or to RSVP, register online
When: Monday, April 29, 2019 from 9:30 – 10:30am
Where: Joyce Mason’s Office, 36100 N. Brookside Dr., Suite LL60, Gurnee
What: State Representative Mason is seeking older adults to join her Senior Advisory Council, which will meet quarterly to provide feedback on ways to enrich the health and quality of life for seniors in Illinois.
For additional information or to RSVP, register on the Facebook page.
When: Monday, April 29, 2019 from 2:00 – 3:00pm
Where: The Book Stall, 811 Elm Street, Winnetka
What: A book release party with editor Molly Dillon for Yes She Can: 10 Stories of Hope & Change from Young Female Staffers of the Obama White House. The anthology features stories from ten young staffers who joined Mr. Obama’s administration in their 20’s with the hope of making a difference. Contributors will be on hand to celebrate and discuss their work.
When: Monday, April 29, 2019 from 5:00 – 7:00pm
Where: Island Bay Yacht Club, Springfield
What: Evening on the Lake reception celebrating the Democratic majority. To RSVP, call 312-578-1554
When: Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 10:00am – 1:30pm
Where: Arboretum Club, 401 Half Day Road, Buffalo Grove
What: Stop by State Representative Dan Didech’s table at the Buffalo Grove Senior Citizen Expo. Meet his staff and find out the different services they can provide.
When: Tuesday, April 30, 2019 from 6:00 – 9:00pm
Where: Galleria Marchetti, 825 West Erie St., Chicago
What: KID holds its annual award night honoring parent advocates for product safety. The event features tastings from some of Chicago’s top chefs including sweet bites and offerings of local craft beers. Proceeds support KID’s efforts to keep unsafe products off the market.
For additional information or to purchase tickets, register online, call 312-595-0649 or email email@KidsInDanger.org
When: Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at 7:00pm
Where: Antioch Public Library District, 757 N. Main St., Antioch
What: Join us for another in our ongoing series of current events discussions, Tenth Dems University’s (TDU) Let’s Talk Politics series. Admission is free.
Let’s Talk Politics is a moderated discussion and allows opportunities for Democrats and progressives in and around the 10th District to talk about important issues of the day with each other and guests that often include elected officials, candidates, political analysts, and authors. All Democrats are welcome. The event is co-hosted by Tenth Dems and Antioch Township Democrats.
For additional information or to RSVP, register online.
When: Saturday, May 4, 2019 (Registration begins at 7:30am; Race starts at 9:00am)
Where: Independence Grove Forest Preserve, 16400 Buckley Road in Libertyville
What: Get your team together and run or walk the scenic trails of the forest preserve. All runners receive a t-shirt, goody bag, and access to family fun activities.
All proceeds raised that evening help A Safe Place continue to provide lifesaving services for survivors of domestic violence.
Link to register now
When: Saturday, May 4, 2019 from 10:00am – 12:00 noon
Where: Scott Britton District Office, 1812 Waukegan Rd., Glenview
What: Come celebrate the opening of new Cook County Board Member Scott Britton’s District Office.
When: Saturday, May 4, 2019 from 10:00am – 12:00 noon
Where: Evanston Township High School – Upstairs Theater, 1600 Dodge Ave., Evanston. Entrance #2, Parking lot #2
What: North Shore (IL) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, hosts a forum addressing how community organizations are working to identify and tackle trafficking channels. The event will feature a discussion with Pamela Young Samuels, attorney and NAACP award-winning author of Anybody’s Daughter, a novel which takes readers inside the disturbing world of child sex trafficking. The event is free and open to the public.
When: Saturday, May 4, 2019 from 3:30 – 6:00pm
Where: Club Tiki, 3500 Sunset Ave., Waukegan
What: The Official “Derby Party Central” is ready for a day of Food, Music, Pictures, Cash Bar, Laughter and to top it off the best HAT contest. This day will be officially for all to come out and enjoy a day of watching the Kentucky Derby.
When: Saturday, May 4, 2019 from 6:00 – 10:00pm
Where: Michigan Shores Club, 911 Michigan Ave., Wilmette
What: NAMI CCNS (National Alliance on Mental Illness Cook County North Suburban) holds its annual gala. Guest speaker: AJ Mendez, former WWE wrestling champion and author of the New York Times bestseller, Crazy is My Superpower. The event features food, music, raffles, auctions and entertainment. Proceeds go to fight childhood suicide and support mental health programs in the Chicagoland area.
For additional information or to purchase tickets, register online or call 847-716-2252.
When: Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 6:00pm
Where: InterContinental Chicago, 505 Michigan Ave., Chicago
What: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Lake County holds its Silver Anniversary Gala celebrating the people who helped CASA change the lives of over 2,000 abused and neglected children over the past 25 years. The evening features cocktails, dinner, music, dancing and auctions. Special guest speaker: Alison Myers, former Lake County CASA child.
For more information or to purchase tickets, register online.
When: Sunday, May 5, 2019 from 2:00 – 4:00pm
Where: The Stevenson Center on Democracy, 25200 N. St. Mary’s Rd., Mettawa (Libertyville)
What: A team from the Institute for Nonviolence Chicago will speak about their work building safe, peaceful and just communities.
Link to purchase tickets in advance and for more information regarding this event contact Tara Dabney via email at: tarad@nonviolencechicago.org
When: Monday, May 6, 2019. Registration opens: 11:30am, Luncheon and program: 12:00 noon – 2:00pm
Where: Hilton Chicago International Ballroom, 720 South Michigan Ave., Chicago
What: Join Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky at her 18th Annual Ultimate Women’s Power Lunch with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi as Keynoter. Lauren Beth Gash and Tina Tchen are the co-chairs of the event.
To sign up, register online (be sure to write TENTH DEMS in the table preference field – sit with us!) or call Sarah Gersten in Jan’s office at 847-424-1998 and let her know your table preference, or email sarah@janschakowsky.org. Or contact Lauren Beth Gash at 847-702-6635 or laurenbethgash@gmail.com.
When: Thursday, May 9, 2019 from 6:00am – 6:00pm
Where: The bus is departing from the St. Joseph Catholic Church Formation Center, 112 North Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville
What: Join supporters of the Illinois Environmental Council, Illinois Chapter of the Sierra Club and Faith in Place at The Capitol in Springfield for the 2019 Environmental Lobby Day for an energizing rally with inspiring speakers.
Information Link for Mandatory Registration
When: Thursday, May 9, 2019 from 11:00am – 1:30pm. Networking reception: 11:00am; Program: 11:45am
Where: Hyatt Regency Chicago, Grand Ballroom, 151 East Upper Wacker Drive, Chicago
What: Come to “The Working Lunch” for an energizing conversation with influential leaders about manifesting and celebrating the power of women from the boardroom to the ballot and beyond.
For additional information or to purchase tickets, register online.
When: Friday, May 10, 2019. 5:00pm: Cocktail reception; 6:00pm: Dinner and program; 7:30pm: Dessert reception.
Where: Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Atlantic Ballroom, 221 N. Columbus Drive, Chicago
What: The Environmental Law & Policy Center (ELPC) holds its 2019 Gala with special guests: MSNBC host Chris Hayes and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth.
For additional information and to purchase tickets, register online.
When: Friday, May 10, 2019 from 5:30 – 9:30pm
Where: Lincolnshire Marriott Resort, Ten Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire
What: A Safe Place hosts its third annual Wine Women and Shoes fundraiser. The event features unlimited wine tasting, a multi-designer marketplace, charming Shoe Guys serving up must-have items on silver platters, raffles, silent and live auctions, and other attractions. Proceeds support the work of A Safe Place, assisting victims of domestic violence.
For additional information or to RSVP, register online.
When: Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 10:00am – 12:00pm
Where: Fremont Public Library (Meeting Room B), 1170 N Midlothian Rd., Mundelein
What: Join Lake County Board members Jennifer Clark and Jessica Vealitzek and Sheriff John D. Idleburg for coffee and conversation about Lake County.
Facebook Event Link
When: Monday, May 13, 2019; 9:30: Registration, Coffee/Muffins; 10:00am: Annual Business Meeting; 11:30am – 1:00pm: Buffet Luncheon
Where: University Center, Lake Room, 525 S. State St., Chicago. Directions and parking info at www.universitycenter.com
What: LWVCC holds its Annual Meeting and Luncheon. Featured speaker at noon: Fritz Kaegi, the new Cook County Assessor. All members of Leagues in Cook County (and friends) are welcome.
For additional information or to RSVP, register online or email amylittle3@gmail.com or call 312-939-5935.
When: Monday, May 13, 2019 at 7:00pm
Where: Warren-Newport Public Library, Central Library, Meeting Room B, 224 O’Plaine Rd., Gurnee
What: Join us for another in our ongoing series of current events discussions, Tenth Dems University’s (TDU) Let’s Talk Politics series.
Let’s Talk Politics is a moderated discussion and allows opportunities for Democrats and progressives in and around the 10th District to talk about important issues of the day with each other and guests that often include elected officials, candidates, political analysts, and authors. All Democrats are welcome. The event is co-sponsored with the Newport Township Democrats. Free admission.
For additional information or to RSVP, register online.
When: Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 7:00pm
Where: Foss Park Community Recreation Center, 1130 Lewis, North Chicago
What: Attend the swearing-in of Foss Park Commissioner Vance D. Wyatt.
When: Thursday, May 16, 2019 from 5:00 – 8:00pm
Where: O’Toole’s Libertyville, 412 North Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville
What: A fundraiser for Prairie State Legal Services featuring live music by Lake County’s legal rock stars who will share their musical prowess. Cash bar, food available to order.
When: Saturday, May 18, 2019 from 10:00am – 12:00 noon
Where: Vernon Township Community Building, 2900 N. Main St., Buffalo Grove
What: National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) Barrington Area, NAMI Lake County, Kol Hadash and Vernon Township sponsor a mental health fair. Attendees can meet various social, legal, and financial organizations dealing with mental health. Organizations will pass out information and answer questions about their organization. Also come and pet the therapy ponies from Soul Harbor Ranch.
When: Saturday, May 18, 2019 at 10:30am
Where: Chevy Chase Golf Club, 1000 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling
What: Join Committeemen Mark Walker and Matt Flamm and the Northwest Suburban Democrats for the 12th Annual Botterman Breakfast with guest speaker U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky. This year’s Patrick S. Botterman Leadership Award will be presented to Hannah Hyman. Proceeds support the Wheeling Township Democrats and Greater Palatine Area Democrats.
When: Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 6:30pm
Where: Grant Park, Chicago
What: Illinois Council against Handgun Violence (ICHV) holds its 5th annual Strides for Peace featuring an 8K run, 5K run, 2-mile walk and Tots for Peace Sprint. Proceeds support ICHV’s mission to stop gun violence.
For additional information or to RSVP, register online or email whytneembush@gmail.com
When: Evening of Thursday, June 13 — time TBD
Where: Galleria Marchetti, 825 W. Erie St., Chicago
What: The JCUA holds its 2019 Annual Acts of Change Dinner honoring Rabbi Capers Funnye.
For additional information or to purchase tickets, register online or contact Jill Katz, Director of Development, at 312-663-0960 or email jill@jcua.org.
When: Thursday, June 13, 2019 from 6:00 – 9:30pm
Where: Location TBA
What: Voices for Illinois Children’s Annual Benefit raises essential funds that enable Voices to champion strong public policies and investments for all children in Illinois. As an independent advocacy organization, Voices seeks to remove barriers, build opportunities, and advance equity for children, families, and communities.
For questions, please call or email Lillian Baez at 312-456-0600 or lbaez@voices4kids.org.
When: Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 6:30pm
Where: Wrigley Field. Specific location provided upon RSVP
What: Join State Senator Laura Murphy at the Grateful Dead and John Mayer concert. To RSVP, email Lexie@ilsenatedems.org or call 770-547-9948
When: Sunday, June 16, 2019 from 9:00am – 2:30pm
Where: Libertyville Chevrolet, 1001 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville
What: 19th Annual Father’s Day Charity Car Show. Lake County Honor Flight has once again been selected as the North Shore Corvette Club Charity beneficiary for this event.
Link for more information and entry form.
When: Saturday, June 19, 11:00am – 5:00pm
Where: Bowen Park, 1800 N. Sheridan Rd., Waukegan
What: A celebration commemorating the June 19, 1865 announcement of the end of slavery in the United States. The event includes stage talent, fabulous food, entertainment, spoken-word poetry, a discussion circle, children’s corner, demonstrations, and other attractions for the young and young at heart.
For more information, email Sylvia England at mymamacancook@gmail.com or 224-409-3421 or Harlene Shipley at harleneshipley@gmail.com
When: Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Where: Brae Loch Golf Club, Grayslake
What: A golf outing with State Senator Melinda Bush. For questions, email Kelly@ilsenatedems.org More information to follow.
When: Thursday, July 18, 2019. Time To Be Determined
Where: More information to follow
What: A day at the races with State Senator Julie Morrison. Details to follow.
When: Saturday, October 12, 2019, time tentative 6:00 – 9:00pm – SAVE THE DATE
Where: Glen Flora Country Club, 2200 N Sheridan Rd, Waukegan
What: Waukegan to College celebrates the Tenth Anniversary of First-Generation Success. Details to follow.
