Monthly Archives: January 2011

Mark 90th Anniversary of Women’s Right to Vote with League of Women Voters: See “Iron Jawed Angels” in Wilmette

Date: Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Time: 7:00 pm

Location: Wilmette Theatre, 1122 Central Ave., Wilmette

Contact: For more information, contact Libby Bankoff, Director of Programs, The League of Women Voters of Wilmette at 847-256-7509 or by e-mail. The cost of admission is $5.00 and includes a small bag of popcorn.

The movie, Iron Jawed Angels, starring Hilary Swank, tells the story of many of the young women who took part in the decades-long struggle to win the right for women to vote nationally.

The League was formally organized in Chicago as the National League of Women Voters on February 20, 1920, six months before the 19th amendment to the Constitution was ratified.

Community Connection Center Open House, Waukegan

Date: Saturday, January 15, 2011

Time: 2:00 – 4:00 pm

Location: Community Connection Center, 118 N. Genesee, Waukegan

Contact: To RSVP or for more information, please call 847-266-VOTE (8683) or send an e-mail to volunteers@tenthdems.org.

A strategy meeting with invited elected officials, community leaders, and local activists will be followed by an Open House from 2:00 – 4:00 pm.

Meet the guests and volunteers at the new center, learn how you can become a part by sharing your skills, and enjoy the refreshments at the Open House.

Community Connection Office Set-Up and Work Party, Waukegan

Date: Saturday, January 8, 2011

Time: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Location: Downtown Waukegan

Contact: To RSVP or for more information, please call 847-266-VOTE (8683) or send an e-mail to volunteers@tenthdems.org.

Help is needed to paint the office, put up posters, set up furniture, and get ready to open to the public. Whether you have 15 minutes or 5 hours to spare, we’ll need help in making the office a welcoming place for the community.

Do you have office supplies or small furniture to donate? We’re in need of office supplies, radio or boom box, paper goods of all types, or gift cards to stores which sell these things. Drop them off on January 8 or call 847-266-VOTE (8683) or email volunteers@tenthdems.org.

Moraine Township Democratic Organization Fun-Raiser with the Capitol Steps in Skokie

Date: Saturday, January 28, 2012

Time: 8:00 pm

Location: North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie

Contact: For tickets and to RSVP, order tickets online, call Moraine Dems at 847-433-8344 or send in your check today! Individual ticket $80, Committee Chair $100; Floor Manager $250; Majority Whip $500; Majority Leader $1,000. Please send checks payable to MTDO, c/o Hon. Anne Bassi, 3325 Summit Ave., Highland Park, IL 60035.

Join us at a laugh-filled performance of the Capitol Steps, the political satire comedy troupe, followed by dessert at The Bassis’ after the show.

Tenth News – January 2011 Newsletter

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