8th District Events
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EDDI Leadership Meeting
Thursday, May 8
7:00pm
Michael Bond's Campaign Office
1100 E Washington
2nd floor
Grayslake
Everyone is invited.
RSVP:
847-550-8631
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Jay Ukena Fundraiser
Friday, May 9
5:30pm
Joanem Residence
2855 N Southern Hills Dr
Wadsworth
You are invited to a cocktail reception for Jay Ukena, Democratic candidate for Circuit Judge, 1st Judicial Subcircuit. A wonderful evening of refreshing libations, delicious food and lively jazz by the Harrison Bankhead Quintet.
Sponsor $300, Contributor $150, Individual $50
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Bone Marrow Registry & Blood Drive
Saturday, May 10
10:00am to 2:00pm
West Oak Middle School
500 Acorn Ln
Mundelein
Give Someone the Gift of Life!
This would be the perfect Mother’s Day gift for the mothers of three students and other children and adults in our community who are fighting Leukemia. Please consider getting tested to see if you can be a bone marrow donor.
RSVP:
847-970-3537
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Obama for America Voter Registration Drive
Saturday, May 10
10:00am
Bill Gentes for Senate Campaign Headquarters
452 N Cedar Lake Rd
Round Lake
Melissa Bean will be leading our voter registration kick-off in Round Lake, along with State Senate Candidate and Round Lake Mayor Bill Gentes.
There will be a speaker, a brief training, then we will hit the pavement to register new voters!
RSVP:
my.barackobama.com
More Info:
www.billgentes.com
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Canvass with Rich Garling
Saturday, May 10
12:00 to 5:00pm
Bill Gentes campaign HQ
452 N Cedar Lake Rd
Round Lake
Canvass with Rich this weekend!
We'll meet afterwards at the Campaign HQ for Pizza and Soda and conversation about our adventures in the field.
More Info:
815-236-9342
More Info:
www.garling4rep.com
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Wine Tasting Event
P O S T P O N E D
Saturday, May 10
5:30 to 7:00pm
Glunz Winery & Cellars
221 Robert Parker Coffin Rd
Long Grove
Please join Senator Terry Link and the Lake County Democratic Central Committee for a wine tasting event. Sponsors LCDW, EDDI, 10th Dems. $125 per person.
More Info:
www.lakedems.org
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First Annual Patrick Botterman Memorial Fundraiser
Sunday, May 18
11:30am
Chevy Chase Golf Club
1000 N Milwaukee Ave
Wheeling
Join us for the inaugural presentation of the Patrick S. Botterman Leadership Award.
Brunch, guest speaker Missouri State Senator Jeff Smith. Hosted by Wheeling & Palatine Democratic Organizations. All funds will be used to maintain the office and support candidates.
RSVP:
actblue.com
More Info:
847-253-9032
More Info:
www.wheelingtownshipdems.org
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Pete Gutzmer Summer Campaign Kickoff
Wednesday, May 21
6:00 to 8:00pm
Lamplighter Inn
60 N Bothwell St
Palatine
Please join Friends of Pete Gutzmer for an exciting Summer Campaign Kickoff event! Help Pete win Illinois Senate 27, and bring honorable and sound government back to Illinois: common sense solutions to our greatest challenges.
Individuals, $100, Couples, $150, Event Sponsor $250, Event Host $500
RSVP:
actblue.com:80
More Info:
www.votegutzmer.org
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Meet Bill Press
Wednesday, May 21
7:00pm
Barnes & Noble
Old Orchard
55 Old Orchard Center
Skokie
Join WCPT 820-AM in welcoming Bill Press to Chicagoland. Bill will be signing copies of his newest book, Trainwreck: The End of the Conservative Revolution
EDDI is proud to sponsor the Bill Press visit to Chicago!
RSVP:
www.wcpt820.com
More Info:
www.illinoiseddi.com
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Arlington Heights Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 26
9:00am
Arlington Hts Municipal Building
Arlington Heights Rd & Sigwalt St
Arlington Heights
Please join Wheeling Township Democrats as we honor our fallen veterans.
Slot #12
More Info:
847-253-9032
More Info:
www.wheelingtownshipdems.org
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Wauconda Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 26
9:30am
Wauconda Park District
555 N Main St
Wauconda
Melissa Bean is looking for volunteers to march with her.
It is a great chance to meet the Congresswoman and kick off the summer!
Cynthia Pruim Haran, Democratic Candidate for Circuit Court Clerk, has T-shirts for all walkers and following the parade, everyone is invited back to the Haran House for a celebratory "Kick off the summer parade season" party!
RSVP:
815-451-6861
More Info:
www.melissabean.com
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Lake Villa Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 26
12:30pm
Palombi Middle School
133 McKinley Ave
Lake Villa
Melissa Bean is looking for volunteers to march with her.
It is a great chance to meet the Congresswoman and kick off the summer!
RSVP:
815-451-6861
More Info:
www.melissabean.com
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The Lake County Democracy for America Meetup Group
Thursday, June 5
7:00pm
Flanagan's Restaurant
3201 Buckley Rd
North Chicago
We hope to see you there!
More Info:
dfa.meetup.com
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Sheriff Mark Curran Annual Golf Outing
Friday, June 6
11:30am
Antioch Golf Club
40150 N Rte 59
Antioch
11:30 Registration & Lunch
12:30 Shotgun Start
5:30 Dinner
$150 Golf, Lunch & Dinner, $1000 Eagle Sponsor, $500 Birdie Sponsor, $250 Par Sponsor, $100 Hole Sponsor, $50 Dinner Only
RSVP:
847-244-5801
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A Safe Place Volunteer Training
Monday, June 16
8:30am
College of Lake County
Room T-333
An intensive training for volunteers who want to help women and children who experience domestice violence. Eight mornings over a two-week period beginning June 16.
RSVP:
847-249-4450
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Shoe Leather Derby
Saturday, June 21
12:00pm
Bill Gentes Campaign Office
452 N Cedar Lake Rd
Round Lake
Join Bill Gentes to listen to voters and talk to them. Start with a noon "post time" with each team taking different precincts to walk. Leave the "Stable" (Campaign Headquarters) at the same time and return at 6:30 where Bill will host a BBQ.
The team with the most door knocks will get the winners prize, the team with the most +'s gets the place prize, and the most yard signs the show prize! All of you will get photos in the winners circle however!
RSVP:
847-740-0043
More Info:
www.billgentes.com
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EDDI Awards Dinner
Sunday, October 12
5:00 to 7:30pm
Makray Golf Club
1010 S Northwest Hwy
Barrington
Make plans to be at the biggest event of the election season. Cheer our candidates to victory!
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Other Events
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Phone Bank for Barack Obama
Thursday, May 8
6:00 to 9:00pm
Moraine Township Democratic Organization
442 Central Ave
Highland Park
Now, more than ever, we need to stay fired up. The Tenth for Obama will be phone banking from Highland Park.
RSVP:
my.barackobama.com
More Info:
847-702-6635
More Info:
www.morainetownshipdems.org
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2008 Ultimate Women's Power Lunch
Friday, May 9
11:30am to 2:00pm
McCormick Place
Lakeside Ballroom
2301 S Lake Shore Dr
Chicago
Please join Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky and the Host Committee for the 7th Annual Ultimate Women's Power Lunch, featuring guest of honor, Valerie Plame Wilson.
Tenth Congressional District Democrats will be organizing tables.
Ultimate Power Woman $4600, Power Lunch Sponsor $3000, Power Lunch Host $1500, Power Lunch Guest $150, Young Power Woman $75
RSVP:
www.janschakowsky.org
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The Cost of War Vigil
Saturday, May 10
10:00am
Historic Market Square
Deerpath & Western
Lake Forest
Join the Lake Forest Friends Meeting House in this display of giant banners which illustrate the impact of the costs to the United States as we continue to fund the war.
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Voter Registration Drive with Obama for America
Saturday, May 10
10:00am to 2:00pm
Park Place Community Center
414 S Lewis Ave
Waukegan
Dan Seals for Congress has been selected by Obama for America as a key partner for its nationwide voter registration drive. Both campaigns will work together to include more Americans in the electoral process by registering voters in North Chicago and Waukegan.
RSVP:
volunteer.dansealsforcongress.com
More Info:
847-945-8900
More Info:
www.dansealsforcongress.com
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Kotowski Canvass on Saturdays
Saturday, May 10
1:00pm
Kotowski Campaign Office
1300 W Higgins
Suite 105
Park Ridge
Join with Senator Dan Kotowski to canvass Senate Dist 33.
RSVP:
847-268-4033
More Info:
www.kotowski4senate.com
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Canvass for Dan Seals in Arlington Heights Area
Tuesday, May 13
4:00pm
Palatine/Wheeling Twp Democrats Office
1310 W Northwest Hwy
Arlington Heights
We'll be out talking to voters and enjoying the fresh spring air!
RSVP:
volunteer.dansealsforcongress.com
More Info:
847-945-8900
More Info:
www.dansealsforcongress.com
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Mr. Smith is Coming to Our Township
Thursday, May 15
7:00pm
Wheeling Township Dem HQ
1310 W Northwest Hwy
Arlington Heights
We will hold an encore screening of the film, Can Mr. Smith Get to Washington Anymore? Reviewers say the movie is "funny, informative, breathlessly paced", and a "true-life David-and Goliath story".
After the film you'll have a chance to meet our own grassroots candidates for State Rep,Carol Javens (53rd District), and Mark Walker (66th district). Enjoy the film, then become part of this year's campaign stories as they happen.
RSVP:
847-253-9032
More Info:
847-253-9032
More Info:
www.wheelingtownshipdems.org
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Let's Talk Politics: Libertyville
Thursday, May 15
7:00pm
Caribou Coffee
725 N Milwaukee Ave
Libertyville
Primary season is...finally...winding down. Has the campaign helped, or hurt, the Democratic Party?
This is an informal discussion about the issues of the day, hosted by a moderator from Tenth Dems University.
Where the conversation goes depends on you and whoever else shows up. So, come out and hear what others have to say, or let us know what's on your mind.
This event is open to all, regardless of age, where you live, or what your opinions might be.
RSVP:
tdu.tenthdems.org
More Info:
www.tenthdems.org
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Dan Seals Canvass with Buffalo Grove Mayor Elliott Hartstein
Saturday, May 17
11:00am to 1:30pm
Canvass for Change with Dan Seals and Buffalo Grove Mayor Elliott Hartstein!
RSVP:
volunteer.dansealsforcongress.com
More Info:
www.dansealsforcongress.com
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Peaceful Prevention of Deadly Conflict
Sunday, May 18
2:00pm
First Presbyterian Church
824 Waukegan Road
Deerfield
Join Tim Barner, Director for Leadership Development at the Friends Committee on National Legislation, who will lead a discussion of strategies for changing national policy and funding structures for peace.
This event is co-sponsored by the Peace and Justice Committe of the church and the American Friends Service Committee.
More Info:
847-780-4484
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Let's Talk Politics: Waukegan
Wednesday, May 21
7:00pm
Waukegan Public Library
128 N County St
Waukegan
To help voters keep up with what's going on, not just on the national level but on the local level as well, Tenth Dems University is hosting a series of Let's Talk Politics events throughout the 10th Congressional District. These gatherings give you a chance to talk with your neighbors about what's happening on the political scene today.
These sessions are open to everyone. They are led by a moderator, but what we discuss is up to you and the others who attend. The discussions we've had so far have been interesting and lively.
RSVP:
tdu.tenthdems.org
More Info:
www.tenthdems.org
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Dan Seals Organizational Meeting
Thursday, May 22
7:00 to 8:15pm
Wheeling-Palatine Democratic Headquarters
1310 W Northwest Hwy
Arlington Heights
Come be a part of the planning process for reaching out to voters in the Arlington Heights Area! Bring your friends and ideas.
Following the meeting we will also be making phone calls for 30 minutes to help our movement grow.
RSVP:
volunteer.dansealsforcongress.com
More Info:
www.dansealsforcongress.com
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City Club of Chicago Welcomes Dan Seals
Monday, June 9
11:30am
Maggiano's Banquets
111 W Grand Ave
Chicago
The City Club of Chicago welcomes Dan Seals,
Democratic Candidate for US Representative
10th District, for a Public Policy Luncheon.
$35 - Member, $45 - Non-Member, $750 - Sponsor Table.
RSVP:
www.cityclub-chicago.com
More Info:
www.dansealsforcongress.com
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