Upcoming events

Check this page often for upcoming events! Would you like to see your event listed on our Events page? Submit an Event!

Inclusion in the Tenth Dems Events List does not necessarily imply endorsement by the Tenth Dems.

Want to help us publish the weekly events list? Contact us here.

05/17/201217:15: Panel on the “Lost” Speech on American Jurisprudence by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Date: Thursday, May 17, 2012

Time: 5:15 – 7:00 pm

Location: ISBA Offices, 20 S. Clark St., Suite 900, Chicago

Contact: Seats are limited. Please RSVP by May 11 to the Decalogue Society of Lawyers at 312-263-6493 or by email.

The Cook County Bar Association, Decalogue Society of Lawyers, Illinois Judicial Council and the Jewish Judges Association of Illinois invite you to a program on Dr. King’s “lost” speech. A recording of an address by Dr King before a Jewish Congregation in Evanston in January, 1958, will be followed by a panel discussion with Moderator Judge Mort Denlow and panelists Justice Scott Neville (ret.), Alan Greiman, Prof. Clifford Scott-Rudnick and James Montgomery. Refreshments and soft drinks will be served. Admission is free.

05/17/201219:00: Northeast Lake County Obama for America Phone Bank in Vernon Hills

Date: Thursday, May 17, 2012

Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm

Location, Panera Bread, 700 N. Milwaukee, Vernon Hills (Located at the corner of Route 21 and 60, next to Dick’s Sporting Goods)

Contact: RSVP to Joyce Herres at 847-559-8660.

Bring cell phones and make telephone contacts for the campaign as part of area phone bank. Clearing house for local campaign activities. Just come in and meet us to learn about volunteer activities available to reelect President Obama.

05/18/201217:00: Counter-Summit for Peace and Economic Justice Conference in Chicago

Date: Friday, May 18, 2012

Time: 8:30 am – 6:15 pm; Schedule here.

Location: People’s Church, 941 W. Lawrence, Chicago

Contact: Conference cost is $50. More details at the registration site.

Chicago Area Peace Action announces the activities for the weekend that NATO Summit takes place in Chicago. There will be a two-day Conference May 18-19 and a March and Rally on Sunday, May 20.

05/18/201219:00: Mingle at the Mansion in Lake Villa

Date: Friday, May 18, 2012

Time: 7:00 pm - 12:00 midnight

Location: Lehmann Mansion, 485 N. Milwaukee Ave., Lake Villa

Contact: Kathy at 224-381-1239 or by email.  

Busy Brains Children’s Museum invites you to Mingle at the Mansion.  Silent auction; donations requested.  Live music.  Purchase tickets ($50) online or call 224-381-0138.

Busy Brains Children’s Museum is a nonprofit corporation founded in November, 2003 by Kathy Goers and Alison Price. The organization has been working to create a permanent children’s museum in Lake County.

05/19/201210:00: Counter-Summit for Peace and Economic Justice Conference in Chicago

Date: Saturday, May 19, 2012

Time: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm; Schedule here.

Location: People’s Church, 941 W. Lawrence, Chicago

Contact: Conference cost is $50. More details at the registration site.

Chicago Area Peace Action announces the activities for the weekend that NATO Summit takes place in Chicago. There will be a March and Rally on Sunday, May 20.

05/19/201210:00: Veteran and Community Job Fair in Waukegan

Date: Saturday, May 19, 2012

Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Location: Shiloh Baptist Church, 800 S. Genesee St., Waukegan

Emma and Earlean’s Optimistic Views is hosting a job fair. Come prepared with plenty of resumes.

05/19/201214:00: Chris Kennedy Campaign Kick-Off in Libertyville

Date: Saturday, May 19, 2012

Time: 2:00 - 4:00 pm

Location: Mickey Finn’s Brewery, 412 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville

Contact: Please RSVP by email or call 224-221-0925

You are invited to a kick-off party for Chris Kennedy’s campaign for Lake County State’s Attorney.  Tickets $25 and up.

 

 

 

05/19/201218:00: Lake County Chamber of Commerce Awards and Installation Dinner in Gurnee

Date: Saturday, May 19, 2012

Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm

Location: Holiday Inn Gurnee Convention Center, 6161 W. Grand Ave., Gurnee

Contact: Register online. For more information, contact Shaunese Teamer at 847-249-3800 or send an email.

The Lake County Chamber of Commerce invites you to their 97th Annual Awards and Installation Dinner as they honor business organizations and leaders and announce new Board of Directors and present student scholarships. Keynote Speaker is Chris Krug, Publisher, Pioneer Press and Vice President, Sun Times Media. The evening includes entertainment, silent auction and dinner.

05/19/201219:00: “This Land is Our Land” – A Centennial Concert Celebration of Woody Guthrie in Chicago

Date: Saturday, May 19, 2012

Time: Doors open 7:00 pm, Performance begins 8:00 pm

Location: Metro, 3730 N. Clark St., Chicago

Contact: Purchase tickets online ($25-$55) or at the door ($26). Age 18 and older.

The non-profit arts organization, portoluz, has organized this event to take place during the planned G8/NATO summit in order to celebrate the joyful expression of protest as voiced through the power of participatory culture. Like many enduring heroes of the twentieth century, Woody Guthrie is emblematic of our country’s coming of age. Guthrie wrote and sang the stories of the 99%. This Land is Your Land is one of this country’s national anthems, expressing not only the beauty and glory of America’s abundant natural wonders but asserting our right to be its stewards and ramblers. The lineup of artists will perform their own material and selections from the Guthrie canon.

05/20/201212:00: March and Rally to Protest NATO and the G8 in Chicago

Date: Sunday, May 20, 2012

Time: 12:00 pm

Location: Assemble at Petrillo Bandshell, corner of Columbus and Jackson

Contact: More information on the website.

There will be a noon rally at Petrillo Bandshell, then a march to McCormick Place
Join in a legal, permitted, family-friendly march and rally.

05/20/201214:00: New Trier Dems Host Cook County Commissioner Bridget Gainer in Winnetka

Date: Sunday, May 20, 2012

Time: 2:00 – 4:00 pm

Location: The Winnetka Community House, 620 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka

Contact: To RSVP or for more information, contact the New Trier Democratic Organization office at 847-446-8030.

The New Trier Dems (NTD) will hold a Community Forum on “The Impact of Foreclosed Vacant Property in Our Communities” with Cook County Commissioner Bridget Gainer. The problems caused by unmaintained buildings, who should be responsible for maintaining them, and the Cook County Board’s plans for dealing with this situation will be discussed. Admission is free to all NTD members. Admission is $20 for all other Forum attendees.

05/20/201215:00: Northeast Lake County Phone Bank in Waukegan for Obama for America

Date: Sunday, May 20, 2012

Time: 3:00 – 5:00 pm

Location: Tenth Dems Community Connection Office, 118 N. Genesee St., Waukegan (West side of street 2 blocks north of Washington and across the street from College of Lake County)

Contact: RSVP online or call Joyce Herres at 847-559-8660.

Bring cell phones and make telephone contacts for the campaign as part of our area phone bank. We are a clearing house for local campaign activities. Come in, meet us, and learn about volunteer activities available to reelect President Obama.

05/22/201219:00: Tenth Dems Community Connection Poetry and Prose Slam in Waukegan

Date: Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Time: 7:00 pm

Location: College of Lake County Lakeshore Campus, Room 008
One N Genesee St, Waukegan

Contact: To RSVP go online, call 847-266-VOTE (8693) or send an email.

Join us to celebrate the writing efforts of high school students from Waukegan, Zion, Gurnee and North Chicago. Prize winners will be announced. There will be an open mic for all student poets and writers. Light refreshments will be served.

Sign up here!

05/23/201215:00: Illinois Campaign for Political Reform Presents Program on “Recusal, Disclosure & Fairness” in Chicago

Date: Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Time: 3:00 – 5:00 pm

Location: Union League Club, 65 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago

Contact: Program is free but you must RSVP by email to Chicago Appleseed. For more information, please contact Whitney Woodward at 312-335-1767 or send an email. MCLE credit: 1.5 hours will be provided to attendees.

The Illinois Campaign for Political Reform invites you to “Recusal, Disclosure & Fairness,” a program on the need for protecting fair courts in a Citizens United world: New Ways of Looking at Judicial Recusal and Campaign Contribution Disclosure. Speakers include Judge Jonathan Lippman, Adan Skaggs, Bert Brandenburg and Cynthia Gray.

05/23/201218:30: Obama for America South Lake County Phone Bank

Date: Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Time: 6:30 – 8: 30 pm

Location: Panera Bread, 2001 Milwaukee Ave., Riverwoods (location is at the junction of Milwaukee Ave. and Deerfield Rd.)

Contact: For more information, contact Tom at 847-208-3160.

Join the group on Wednesday evenings to call voters in battleground states, recruit volunteers locally, and sometimes discuss the issues of the campaign. Bring your cell phone. Stay as long as you like.

05/24/201208:30: LOCATION UPDATED: EMILY’s List Chicago Regional Conference and Luncheon

Date: Thursday, May 24, 2012

Time: Conference 8:30 am, Luncheon 12:30 pm

Location: The Fairmount, 200 N. Columbus, Chicago

Contact: RSVP online or contact Pat Reynes, Midwest Regional Director, Emily’s List, at 847-271-1941 or by email.

EMILY’s (Early Money Is Like Yeast) List President Stephanie Schriock invites you to attend the W.H.Y. (Women’s Historic Year) 2012 Majority Council Regional Conference and Luncheon with keynote speaker Gloria Feldt.

05/24/201209:00: Workshop in Lake Forest: How to Help Your Loved Ones When They Are Hospitalized

Date: Thursday, May 24, 2012

Time: 9:00 – 11:00 am

Location: Gorton Community Center Auditorium, 400 E. Illinois Rd., Lake Forest

Contact: Suggested donation at the door is $20 (tax deductible).

You are invited to hear Karen Curtiss, author and founder of CampaignZERO, Families for Patient Safety, who will discuss the checklists to follow to avoid the most common hospital-acquired infections and errors. The checklists are available to download.

05/24/201217:30: Fundraiser for Amanda Howland in Barrington

Date: Thursday, May 24, 2012

Time: 5:30 – 8:30 pm

Location: Onion Pub & Brewery, 22221 N. Pepper Rd., Barrington

Contact: To RSVP, call 312-218-4992 or send an email. Tickets begin at $25. Contribution levels online.

Join supporters of Amanda Howland at this Race for the Senate fundraiser. Light appetizers and a cash bar are provided.

05/24/201219:00: Northeast Lake County Vernon Hills Obama for America Phone Bank

Date: Thursday, May 24, 2012

Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm

Location, Panera Bread, 700 N. Milwaukee, Vernon Hills (Located at the corner of Route 21 and 60, next to Dick’s Sporting Goods)

Contact: RSVP to Joyce Herres at 847-559-8660.

Bring cell phones and make telephone contacts for the campaign as part of area phone bank. Clearing house for local campaign activities. Just come in and meet us to learn about volunteer activities available to reelect President Obama.

05/24/201219:00: Warren Township May General Meeting in Wildwood

Date: Thursday, May 24, 2012

Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm (Come early for dinner.)

Location: Bake’s Sports Theme Restaurant, 33251 North U.S. Highway 45, Wildwood (Just north of Center St./Deerpath Ave. and south of Brae Loch Country Club.)

Contact: For additional information, call 847-223-0795, consult the website, or drop a line to Warren Township Democrats, P.O. Box 8061, Gurnee, IL 60031.

The agenda includes the introduction of newest Precinct Committeemen, volunteer appeal for June 2 road clean-up, and “Let’s Talk Politics II – Warren” open discussion. Everyone is welcome to attend and encouraged to bring a friend if possible.

05/26/201217:00: Fundraiser with Sam Yingling in Round Lake Beach

Date: Saturday, May 26, 2012

Time: 5:00 – 8:00 pm

Location: Sam Yingling for State Representative HQ, 1919 IL Route 83, Round Lake Beach

Contact:: Tickets are $20, and sponsorship levels are on the website. RSVP online.

Join Sam and his family for an evening of food, fun, friends and, of course, a Yuengling.

05/27/201215:00: Northeast Lake Obama for America Phone Bank in Waukegan

Date: Sunday, May 27, 2012

Time: 3:00 – 5:00 pm

Location: Tenth Dems Community Connection Office, 118 N. Genesee St., Waukegan (West side of street 2 blocks north of Washington and across the street from College of Lake County)

Contact: RSVP online or call Joyce Herres at 847-559-8660.

Bring cell phones and make telephone contacts for the campaign as part of our area phone bank. We are a clearing house for local campaign activities. Come in, meet us, and learn about volunteer activities available to reelect President Obama.

05/28/201209:00: Join Pat Carey at the Grayslake Memorial Day Parade

Date: Monday, May 28, 2012

Time: 9:30 am

Location: Meet at the Grayslake Central High School parking lot at 9:00 am.

Contact: For more information, call Pat at 847-223-1438 or send her an email.

Dig out your Carey T-shirt or wear navy, bring your kids, dogs or just yourself, and join Pat to march in the Grayslake Memorial Day Parade.

05/29/201218:30: Zion Lake County Obama for America Phone Bank

Date: Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Time: 6:30 – 9:30 pm

Location: Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 2511 30th St., Zion

Contact: To RSVP, call Michael Rodrigues at 847-917-0220.

Come meet other local Obama supporters and find out what you can do to help the campaign! If you want to help with our phone calls, please bring your cell phone and a charger

05/29/201219:00: Northwest Lake County Obama for America Phone Bank in Round Lake

Date: Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Time: 7:00 pm

Location: Panera Bread, 254 Rollins Road, Round Lake (Located on the north side of Rollins Road by the Kohl’s Shopping Center)

Contact: RSVP online or call 847-542-6228.

Bring your cell phone and join us to reach out to volunteers to help reelect President Obama. Just come in and meet with the group to review volunteer opportunities available within the campaign.

05/30/201218:30: Interfaith Housing Center of the Northern Suburbs Celebrates 40 Years and 2012 Award Winners

Date: Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Time: 6:30 -9:00 pm

Location: The Mallinckrodt Center, 1041A Ridge Road, Wilmette

Contact: Tickets are $75 and may be purchased online. Please call Judy Berkeley at 847-501-4760 ext. 410 for more information about the event, to offer raffle items, to purchase an ad in the 40th anniversary ad, or send her an email

You are invited to attend Interfaith’s 40th Anniversary Celebration that will honor Ann Airey, Jen McQuet, Nancy Pred, Katie Seigenthaler and Surroch Sakir with the Rayna & Marvin Miller Housing Justice Award and Eve & Sherman Beverly and Butler Sharpe with the Housing Action Award. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, drinks, dessert, music and a raffle.

05/31/201217:30: Power of Choice Benefit in Chicago

Date: Thursday, May 31, 2012

Time: 5:30 - 8:00 pm

Location: House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn (near Marina City), Chicago

Contact: Tenth Dems at 847-266-VOTE (8683) or by email. 

This event is sponsored by Personal PAC, an Illinois pro-choice political action committee.  Last year’s event raised more than $20,000 to keep choice legal in Illinois, and this year’s goal is an even more ambitious $50,000.  Don’t miss – it’s a great party and an important cause.  Early tickets are $60.  Get yours today!!

 

05/31/201219:00: Northeast Lake County Vernon Hills Obama for America Phone Bank

Date: Thursday, May 31, 2012

Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm

Location, Panera Bread, 700 N. Milwaukee, Vernon Hills (Located at the corner of Route 21 and 60, next to Dick’s Sporting Goods)

Contact: RSVP to Joyce Herres at 847-559-8660.

Bring cell phones and make telephone contacts for the campaign as part of area phone bank. Clearing house for local campaign activities. Just come in and meet us to learn about volunteer activities available to reelect President Obama.

05/31/201219:00: Northeastern Illinois PDA Meeting in Round Lake

Date: Thursday, May 31, 2012

Time: 7:00 pm

Location: The home of Jeanne Marie and James Dauray 569 W. Seaton Dr., Round Lake

Contact: If you would like items on the agenda for this meeting, please let Barb and Jeanne know by May 26th. Call Jeanne at 224-338-8205 or send an email to Barb Hogman.

Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) Northeastern Illinois hold their monthly meetings in Round Lake and invite all those who are interested to attend.

06/02/201210:00: Rep. Karen May Holds Energy and National Security Symposium in Highland Park

Date: June 2, 2012

Time: 10:00 am

Location: Highland Park Police Department, Conference Room, 1677 Old Deerfield Rd., Highland Park

Contact: If you are able to attend, please RSVP to Rep. May’s office by email or call 847-433-9100.

Operation FREE, the Veteran outreach program of the Truman National Security Project, in cooperation with Rep. May’s office, will host a symposium to gather the Veteran community and others interested in understanding how oil dependence and climate change are threatening our country and endangering our troops, and the strength of America at large.

06/03/201210:30: Women for Brad Host Brunch with Brad Schneider in Highland Park

Date: Sunday, June 3, 2012

Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Location: Highland Park Country Club, 1201 Park Avenue West, Highland Park

Contact: Please RSVP to 847-702-6635 or send an email. Contribute online. Tickets $50.

You are cordially invited to join supporters of Brad Schneider, candidate for 10th Congressional District, to help launch Women for Brad.

06/03/201216:00: Fundraiser for Scott Drury in Highland Park

Date: Sunday, June 3, 2012

Time: 4:00 – 6:00 pm

Location: Private residence in Highland Park

Contact: To join the host committee or for more information, please contact Carolyn at 847-525-8245 or send an email.

The host committee invites you to join them to meet a special guest at this fundraiser for Scott Drury, candidate for State Representative.

06/04/201217:30: Women for Lisa Madigan Book Party: Women and Words with Jodee Blanco

Date: Monday, June 4, 2012

Time: 5:30 – 7:30 pm

Location: Studio Paris at Paris Club, 59 W. Hubbard St., Chicago (Valet parking)

Contact: To learn more or to purchase tickets, go online. For questions call Gina Natale at 312-670-006 or send her an email. Guest tickets are $100.

You are invited to join Attorney General Lisa Madigan for a reception, book sale and signing featuring Chicago author Jodee Blanco.

06/07/201217:00: Women’s Bar Association of Illinois Annual Installation Dinner in Chicago

Date: June 7, 2012

Time: Reception 5:00 pm, Dinner 6:00 pm

Location: The Hilton Chicago Grand Ballroom, 720 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago

Contact: RSVP to Monique at 312-341-8530 or send an email. Tickets are $110 or $125 at the door.

The members of the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois cordially invite you to attend the 98th Annual Installation Dinner celebrating the installation of Karina Zabicki DeHayes as President and the incoming officers and board of directors. Keynote Speaker is Colonel Jill Morgenthaler (Ret.), and honorees are Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Thomas L. Kilbride, Olivia Clarke and Diana J. Joseph.

06/07/201218:30: Join State Senator Dan Kotowski for a White Sox Game

Date: Thursday, June 7, 2012

Time: Box opens 6:30 pm. Game starts 7:10 pm

Location: U.S. Cellular Field, 333 W. 35th St., Chicago

Contact: RSVP online , by email or call 708-307-9351.

Sen. Dan Kotowski invites you to join him for the game between the Toronto Blue Jane and the Chicago White Sox. Tickets $1000, sponsorships available.

06/14/201217:30: Fundraiser for Melinda Bush in Waukegan

Date: Thursday, June 14, 2012

Time: 5:30 – 7:40 pm

Location: Law Office of Weinstein and Douglas, 325 Washington St., Ste. 301, Waukegan

Contact: For information and to RSVP, call 847-548-5631 or send an email.

Join supporters of Melinda Bush for State Senate at this fundraiser. Tickets are $100, and sponsorships are available.

06/15/201209:00: Northeastern Chapter of Americans for Democratic Action Hosts 63rd National Convention in Chicago

Date: Friday, June 15, 2012

Time: 9:00 am

Location: University of Illinois, Chicago

Contact: Register online. Student $50, Adult $150. The Conference spans June 15-June 17. Registration includes lunch on Saturday. More information coming soon.

Invest in America — New Deal 2.0 is the theme of the 63rd National Convention in Chicago.

06/15/201218:00: Benefit for Jane Addams Resource Corporation

Date: Friday, June 15, 2012

Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm

Location: The Club at Chicago Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, 9th floor

Contact: By email.

You are invited to the annual “Evening of Opportunities” benefit to support the Jane Addams Resource Corporation’s ongoing efforts to build lasting success in work, life, and community.  Live music; auction; hors d’oeuvres and drinks by Blue Plate; breathtaking views of downtown, Grant Park, and Lake Michigan.  Tickets: $80; $50 for students and volunteers.  Register online.

06/20/201217:30: Join Supporters of Melinda Bush at All-Circo in Chicago

Date: Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Time: 5:30 – 7:30

Location: All-Circo, Inc., 670 N. Clark St., 4th Floor, Chicago

Contact: For information and to RSVP, call 847-548-5631 or send an email.

Join supporters of Melinda Bush for State Senate at this fundraiser. Tickets are $100, and sponsorships are available.

06/26/201211:30: Friends of Senator Link Annual Golf Outing in Wadsworth

Date: Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Time: 11:30 am Check-in; 12:20 pm Shotgun start

Location: Midlane Country Club, 3555 W. Yorkhouse Rd., Wadsworth

Contact: Please RSVP to 847-623-4653

Lunch will be provided prior to play. A reception with hors d’oeuvres and drinks will follow the outing at the end of the day.

06/27/201217:15: Decalogue Society Annual Meeting in Chicago

Date: Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Time: 5:15 pm, reception (hors d’oeuvres and cash bar); 6:30 pm, dinner and awards presentation

Location: Crystal Ballroom, Union League Club, 65 West Jackson, Chicago

Contact: Email to order tickets

 The 78th annual meeting of the Decalogue Society of Lawyers will feature installation of officers and board members, dinner with dietary laws observed, music by the Maxwell Street Klezmer Band, and an awards presentation.  The following awards will be given:

  • Charles E. Freeman Judicial Merit Award: Justice Robert E. Gordon
  • Lifetime Achievement Award: Hon. Richard J. Elrod
  • Agency Award: Jewish United Fund Community Legal Services
  • Community Service Award: Jamala S. McFadden
  • Presidential Citation: Hon. Michael B. Hyman
  • Law Student Award: Gail Schnitzer Eisenberg
  • Hebrew University Fellowship: Martin Tiersky

09/29/20129:00: Out of the Darkness Chicagoland Community Walk in Libertyville

Date: Saturday, September 29, 2012

Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 noon (check-in begins at 8:00 am)

Location: Independence Grove, 16400 W. Buckley Rd., Libertyville (click for map)

Contact: For more information, contact Chicagoland Walk Committee,

This event is a fundraiser for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Celebrity guest speakers, free refreshments, live music, onsite emergency counseling, and more! Register today! Walk to support the cause, walk to honor a loved one, walk to save lives!