October 7, 2013 – 11:49 am
When: Thursday, October 10, 2013 at 5:30 pm
Where: Round Lake Area Park District Sports Center, 2004 Municipal Way, Round Lake Beach
What: Senator Melinda Bush and the Illinois Health Insurance Marketplace, also known as Get Covered Illinois, will host a free informational seminar on the Affordable Care Act and how it will affect families, seniors and individuals. Immediately following the informational seminar, attendees will have the opportunity to enroll in the program.
The event is free to the public, but space is limited. Individuals interested in attending should contact Senator Bush’s Office at 217-782-7353 or sign up via her website.
October 7, 2013 – 11:25 am
When: Thursday, October 10, 2013 from 7:15 – 9:15 pm
Where: Congregation BJBE, 1201 Lake Cook Rd., Deerfield
What: PFLAG Deerfield Chapter invites you to join them to hear guest speaker Dr. Bonnie Estensen who will talk about Guided Path Psychological Services, a new social group for transgendered individuals that is starting in Palatine.
October 2, 2013 – 9:28 pm
When: Thursday, October 10, 2013 at 7:00 pm
Where: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, 3333 Green Bay Rd., North Chicago
What: Shields Township, in conjunction with Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, is inviting the public to attend a screening of “A Place at the Table.” The critically acclaimed documentary examines the crisis of food security, hunger, obesity and food access and will be followed by a panel discussion about making healthy food available and affordable for all.
Admission is free, but please RSVP to reserve your seat. Contact Shields Township at 847-234-0802 or by email.
October 1, 2013 – 9:01 pm
When: Thursday, October 10, 2013 at 7:30 pm
Where: Oak Terrace Elementary School, Multi-Purpose Room, 240 Prairie Ave., Highwood
What: State Representative Scott Drury and A Safe Place invite you to this forum on Domestic Violence: Warning Signs and Victims’ Resources. A comprehensive panel of experts will discuss domestic violence, how to recognize it and how to get help. Resources and Spanish translation will be available at the event. The event is free and open to the public. Pizza and refreshments will be served.
For more information, contact Rep. Drury’s District Director, Brittany Brown, at 847-681-8580 or send an email.
