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Greater Chicagoland Events of Interest - June 20th through July 5th   Message List  
Reply | Forward Message #369 of 397 |
Hi all--

Happy beginning of summer--and with that, parades, festivals, and lots of candidate visibility events.  Since we're doing 2 weeks of events at a time during the summer, please check back to Illinois Dem Net frequently to make sure that some new wonderful event doesn't get by you!

http://illinoisdemnet.com/event

Have a fabulous weekend, a wonderful PRIDE parade and a joyous July 4th!

Kind regards,

Michelle Grimaud Haus for Niles Township Dem Net and Illinois Dem Net

Saturday June 20 - 10:00am
LIBERTYVILLE DAYS FESTIVAL (LIBERTYVILLE)

Cook Park, Milwaukee Ave and Cook St, Libertyville
Group: Tenth Dems and Libertyville Dems

Join the Democrats at the annual Libertyville Days Celebration this weekend. Stop by our booth (#27) and say hi to fellow Libertyville and Tenth Dems -- or staff the booth with us for a shift.

RSVP: www.tenthdems.org

More Info: www.libertyvilledems.org

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Sunday June 21 - 10:00am
LIBERTYVILLE DAYS FESTIVAL (LIBERTYVILLE)

Cook Park, Milwaukee Ave and Cook St, Libertyville
Group: Tenth Dems and Libertyville Dems

Join the Democrats at the annual Libertyville Days Celebration this weekend. Stop by our booth (#27) and say hi to fellow Libertyville and Tenth Dems -- or staff the booth with us for a shift.

RSVP: www.tenthdems.org

More Info: www.libertyvilledems.org

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Monday June 22 - 12:00pm
FUNDRAISER: ROBIN KELLY FOR STATE TREASURER (CHICAGO)

Hotel Allegro, The Green Room, 171 W Randolph St, Chicago
Group: Friends of Robin Kelly
Cost: $100+

Invite you to join them for a SMASHING THE CEILING LUNCHEON In honor of ROBIN KELLY Candidate for Illinois State Treasurer.

Please Join us In Making Illinois History
Monday June 22, 2009
12:00 - 1:30 PM

Guest $100
Co-Chair $5,000 Write or Raise
Host $2,500 Write or Raise
Captain $1,000 Write or Raise

RSVP to Allison@... or 312-644-6011

See also, http://www.robinfortreasurer.com/

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Monday June 22 - 5:00pm
SUMMER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION WITH DEBRA SHORE IN CHICAGO

Erie Cafe, 536 W. Erie St., Chicago
Group: Debra Shore
Cost: $50

Join Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Board Commissioner Debra Shore to celebrate the start of summer. The money raised will support Town Hall meetings on water issues in Cook County as well as production of an annual report.

Individual tickets $50
Free valet parking, spectacular views, and good food and ample drink are provided. Please RSVP to Scott Kastrup at 773-746-7225 or by e-mail scott@... You may also contribute online http://debrashore.org/events.html

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Monday June 22 - 5:30pm
FUNDRAISER: WOMEN'S CIRCLE FOR ALEXI GIANNOULIAS (CHICAGO)

Via Ventuno (formerly Room 21), 2110 S Wabash, Chicago
Group: Alexi for Illinois Exploratory Committee
Cost: $100+

Tuesday June 22, 2009, 5:30 - 7:30 PM

Individual Ticket $100; Friend $500; Host $1000; Sponsor $2400 (write/raise); Chair $4800 (write/raise)

For more info or to RSVP Women@... or call 312-738-6190

See also, http://alexiforillinois.com/

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Tuesday June 23 - 9:00am
HEALTHCARE JUSTICE INTERFAITH PRAYER BREAKFAST (SPRINGFIELD & CHICAGO)

Chicago: AARP, 222 N. LaSalle, Suite 710; Springfield: AARP, 300 W. Edwards St, 3rd Flr, Springfield.
Group: Health Care Justice Committee Faith Caucus

Health Care Justice Campaign's Faith Caucus Invites to You to Join Health Care Justice Acton Week

June 22 – 27th, 2009
This is a key moment in the history of the health care justice movement. Congressional leaders have set August 1 as the deadline to have major health care reform legislation passed out of both houses. We now have a window of opportunity to achieve health care justice!

But we need you. It is absolutely vital that the moral imperative be in front of this movement.

HCJC's Faith Caucus invites you, and other key faith leaders to an Interfaith Prayer Breakfast and an "Urgent Issue Briefing."

Interfaith Prayer Breakfast and briefing will be held on:
Date: Tuesday, June 23rd; Time: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.

(Steering Committee Meeting right after the briefing 11:00 to Noon)

2 Locations:

  • Chicagoland – AARP, 222 N. LaSalle, Suite 710, Chgo, IL 60601

  • Downstate – AARP, 300 W. Edwards St, 3rd Flr, Springfield, IL 62704
Continental Breakfast; Offering welcome (but not necessary)

RSVP Required; Space is limited: http://www.cbhconline.org

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Tuesday June 23 - 1:00pm
DOCUMENTARY FILM EXPLORES CORRUPT HOSPITAL PRACTICES (WILMETTE)

Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette
Group: Rebecca Schanberg & Claudia Lennhoff
Cost: Donations to the national outreach campaign are appreciated

A recent film by Rebecca Schanberg, "Do No Harm," tells the story of two whistleblowers who struggle to bring attention to hospital corruption in a town in Georgia. A panel discussion with the filmmaker and patient advocacy activist, Claudia Lennhoff, follows the screening.

DVDs will be available for sale. Learn more about the film here http://www.donoharmdoc.com Donations to the national outreach campaign are appreciated but not required.

Seating is limited. Please RSVP to Anne Wedner by e-mail a.wedner@...
or call 847-446-6416.

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Tuesday June 23 - 4:00pm
KATHY RYG OPEN HOUSE (VERNON HILLS)

Kathy Ryg District Office, 50 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 114, Vernon Hills
Group: State Rep Kathy Ryg

Please come and share some refreshments and good ideas!

RSVP: 847-680-5909

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Tuesday June 23 - 6:00pm
ANTIOCH TOWNSHIP DEMOCRATS FUNDRAISER (ANTIOCH)

Johnnys Chop House, 1500 Main St, Antioch
Group: Antioch Township Democrats
Cost: Donation of $25

You're invited to show your support for the Antioch Township Democrats. We know these are tough times but if you are able, an optional donation of $25 is appreciated.

More Info: 847-395-6234

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Tuesday June 23 - 6:30pm
FRED CRESPO PUBLIC FORUM (HOFFMAN ESTATES)

Hoffman Estates Village Hall, 1900 Hassell Rd, Hoffman Estates
Group: State Rep Fred Crespo

Crespo hosts public forum: State Rep. Fred Crespo will host a town-hall meeting and will address the latest legislative session in Springfield and include a question-and-answer session.

More Info: 630-372-3340

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Tuesday June 23 - 7:11pm
GO TO BAT FOR ANITA WITH GOV. PAT QUINN AT WHITE SOX GAME (CHICAGO)

U.S. Cellular Field, 333 W. 35th St., Chicago
Group: Anita Alvarez for Cook County States Attorney
Cost: $200

Purchase your tickets today and join Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez and her special guest, Governor Pat Quinn, to cheer on the White Sox as they face the Dodgers at this Second Annual "Go to Bat for Anita" baseball outing.

$200 per person

Admission to the fan deck and unlimited food and beverages are included in the price. Visit the website http://www.anitaalvarez2008.com
to purchase your ticket. If you have questions or want to purchase your ticket by phone, contact Marty Joyce by e-mail or call 773-592-3068.

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Tuesday June 23 - 7:30pm
REPOWER ILLINOIS MEMBER ACTION AND PANEL DISCUSSION (DEERFIELD)

Congregation Beth Or, 2075 Deerfield Rd., Deerfield
Group: Repower Illinois

Please join other Repower Illinois members and expert speakers at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, June 23rd, at Congregation Beth Or in Deerfield, IL.

We will have an engaging panel discussion on climate change legislation with clean energy entrepreneurs, climate change experts, and others.

There is plenty of space at this location, so please bring everyone you can to help support a clean energy future for Illinois and the country.

RSVP: http://www.repoweramerica.org/page/event/detail/officialevent/wt7

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Wednesday June 24 - 7:00pm
DRINKING LIBERALLY (EVANSTON)

Prairie Moon, 1502 Sherman Ave (between Lake and Grove), Evanston
Group: Drinking Liberally

Join us for libations and conversations every Wednesday night!

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Thursday June 25 - 8:00am
WASHINGTON RALLY FOR HEALTH CARE FOR ALL NOW (WASHINGTON, DC)

Washington DC
Group: Citizen Action/Illinois

Citizen Action/Illinois is organizing bus travel to a big, multi-sponsor Health Care for All Now Rally in Washington. Call as soon as possible, because travel plans are being arranged.

If you want to have your voice heard on health care reform, we would love to have you join us in this demonstration.

To participate, call Jessica Palys at 312-427-2114, ext. 206 or 224-622-3223, or Sharon Sanders at 312-371-5405.

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Thursday June 25 - 7:00pm
WARREN TOWNSHIP DEMOCRATS MONTHLY MEETING IN GURNEE

Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Rd., Gurnee
Group: Warren Township Democrats

On the agenda will be long-term planning for our goals for the fall elections. Plans for the June 27 Picnic and Barbecue will be finalized. Several volunteers for Precinct Committeemen are needed for Warren Township. Please consider applying.

For more information, call 847-223-0795.

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Thursday June 25 - 7:00pm
TOWN HALL MEETING WITH REP. MARK WALKER IN ELK GROVE VILLAGE

Elk Grove Village Hall, Lower Level, 901 Wellington Ave
Group: Rep Mark Walker

Rep. Mark Walker invites you to attend a town hall meeting following the end of the legislative session.

Open to the public. To RSVP, please call the district office at 847-640-8645 or e-mail repmarkwalker@...
to reserve your seat.

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Thursday June 25 - 7:00pm
MEET THE CANDIDATE IN SCHAUMBURG

RSVP for information
Group: Raja Krishnamoorthi for Illinois State Comptroller

The Schaumburg Area Democrats invite you to meet our local candidate, Raja Krishnamoorthi for Illinois State Comptroller.

RSVP: 847-882-4112

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Friday June 26 - 6:00pm
DAN HYNES' PARTY AT THE PARK (CHICAGO)

Harris Rooftop@ Millennium Park, Randolph and Michigan Ave., Chicago
Group: Friends of Dan Hynes
Cost: $40+

Dan Hynes' Party at the Park: We've Packed the Pier...Let's Pack the Park by Friends of Dan Hynes

Please join Illinois Comptroller Dan Hynes for a reception at the Harris Rooftop@ Millennium Park.

Date: Friday, June 26, 2009
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Phone: 312-337-0606. Email: michelle@...
Host: $400 (Write/Raise); Attendee: $40

TO RSVP AND PURCHASE TICKETS SECURELY ONLINE VISIT:
http://www.actblue.com/page/millenniumpark

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Saturday June 27 - 1:00pm
TOWN HALL MEETING WITH REP. MARK WALKER IN DES PLAINES

Cornell Park (outdoors), Stratford Rd. and E. Drake Ln., Des Plaines
Group: Rep Mark Walker

Rep. Mark Walker invites you to attend a town hall meeting following the end of the legislative session.

Open to the public. To RSVP, please call the district office at 847-640-8645 or e-mail repmarkwalker@...
to reserve your seat.

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Sunday June 28 - 11:00am
WALK WITH JULIE HAMOS IN THE CHICAGO PRIDE PARADE

Halsted & Belmont, Chicago
Group: Julie Hamos, State Rep (IL,

Show Your Pride In Chicago's Biggest North Side Parade

Host: Julie Hamos
Date: Sunday, June 28, 2009
Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Chicago Pride Parade, Halsted & Belmont, Chicago, IL
Phone: 8475503777
Email: sweet@...

http://www.juliehamos.org/

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Sunday June 28 - 11:15am
2009 CHICAGO PRIDE PARADE -- MARCH WITH SARA FEIGENHOLTZ (CHICAGO)

East side of Halsted, just south of Belmont, Chicago
Group: Friends of Sara Feigenholtz

The 2009 PRIDE Festival is upon us! On Sunday, June 28, please join me in marching along our city's most colorful parade route as we celebrate our brothers and sisters in the LGBT community!

My supporters and I proudly honor that moment each year, so come out and have a blast with us.

More details from the Parade Committee will be forthcoming, but for now I need a headcount. Feel free to email me at PRIDE@... with questions. I hope to see you there!

When: Sunday, June 28 @ 11:15am (parade kicks off at noon)

Where: We will meet on the east side of Halsted, just south of Belmont (look for the yellow convertible parked near the Briar Street Theater, 3133 N. Halsted).

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Sunday June 28 - 11:30am
MARCH WITH CONGRESSMAN MIKE QUIGLEY - 2009 GAY PRIDE PARADE (CHICAGO)

Halsted near Belmont (exact location TBA), Chicago
Group: Quigley for Congress

Location: We will meet for breakfast at 10:00 a.m. in the Ann Sather parking lot (909 W Belmont). At 11:15 a.m. we will walk over to the parade. If you cannot make it for the breakfast, meet us at 11:30 a.m. in the line-up. We will have the exact location soon.

Email us at parades@... if you can walk with us.

We want as many people as possible to join us as a show of support for Mike's work in Congress. We would love to see you there and please bring your friends as well!

Also, please sign our online thank you note, then forward this email to your friends and family asking them to do the same!

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Sunday June 28 - 11:45am
MARCH WITH JAN SCHAKOWSKY IN THE 2009 PRIDE PARADE (CHICAGO)

Assemble South of Belmont on Halsted (exact location TBA)
Group: Schakowsky for Congress

Join Schakowsky for Congress for Chicago's annual PRIDE parade. We'll be playing music, dancing, and showing our pride and solidarity with the LGBT community.

March with Jan in Chicago's Annual PRIDE Parade
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Line up at 11:45am
Assemble South of Belmont on Halsted - exact location TBA
To RSVP, please e-mail Alex@... or call 847-372-4382

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Sunday June 28 - 1:00pm
MARCH WITH DEBBIE HALVORSON AT THE BOURBONNAIS FRIENDSHIP FEST

off of Armour Rd. and Stadium Dr., Bourbonnais
Group: Congresswoman Debbie Halvorson (IL-11)

Sunday, June 28; 1:00pm

If you're in town and interested in walking with us, please email Kristie at kristie@... for line up information and to rsvp.

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Sunday June 28 - 1:00pm
ACTIVIST/PRECINCT COMMITTEEPERSON TRAINING (GRAYSLAKE)

EDDI/Bond Office, 1100 E Washington St, Baird & Warner Bldg, Rm 202, Grayslake
Group: EDDI

If you are a precinct committeeperson or want to know how to help progressive candidates get elected, please attend this training. This training is mostly new -- we will showing you how to be effective, in less time. Learn about what it takes to be a good committeeperson or activist -- we'll demystify the process for you and give you some guidelines for success. Learn about what works, get a timeline of tasks, and practice the skills you'll need. This is not hard and it is absolutely the best way to get people to vote for the people you support.
Please RSVP.

RSVP: 847-550-8631

More Info: www.illinoiseddi.com

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Sunday June 28 - 1:30pm
FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON HONORING DOROTHY BROWN (HICKORY HILLS)

Sabre Room, 8900 W. 95th St., Hickory Hills
Group: The New Millennium Women for Change
Cost: $50

The New Millennium Women for Change invite you to the 10th Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon honoring Dorothy Brown, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County.

$50 per person

For more information on contribution levels and to RSVP, call 312-239-0435 or e-mail the sponsor millennium.women@...

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Monday June 29 - 10:30am
DUPAGE COUNTY DEMS 3RD ANNUAL GOLF OUTING (WEST CHICAGO)

St. Andrews Golf & Country Club, 2241 Rt. 59, West Chicago
Group: Democratic Party of DuPage County
Cost: $190+

Events of the Day
10:30 A.M - 11:45 P.M. Registration - Patio
10:30 A.M. - 11:45 P.M. Buffet Luncheon - Patio
11:45 P.M. Welcome and Instructions
12:00 P.M - 5:00 P.M. Shotgun Start - Scramble Format
5:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. Reception and Dinner

*Deadline for registration is Monday June 22.

More info http://www.dupagedemocrats.com/

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Monday June 29 - 11:30am
CITY CLUB OF CHICAGO WELCOMES DAVID HOFFMAN (CHICAGO)

Maggiano's Banquets, 111 W. Grand Ave., Chicago
Group: City Club of Chicago
Cost: $35 - Member; $45 - Non-Member

The City Club of Chicago welcomes David Hoffman on Monday, June 29, 2009 for a Public Policy Luncheon.

To register, go here...http://www.cityclub-chicago.com/events/cityclubevents/20090629_nonid.asp

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Monday June 29 - 7:00pm
TOWN HALL MEETING WITH REP. MARK WALKER IN MT. PROSPECT

Mt. Prospect Public Library, Meeting Room B, 10 S. Emerson St., Mt. Prospect
Group: Rep Mark Walker

Rep. Mark Walker invites you to attend a town hall meeting following the end of the legislative session.

Open to the public. To RSVP, please call the district office at 847-640-8645 or e-mail repmarkwalker@...
to reserve your seat.

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Tuesday June 30 - 11:30am
CITY CLUB OF CHICAGO WELCOMES ANDY SHAW - BGA (CHICAGO)

Maggiano's Banquets, 111 W. Grand Ave., Chicago
Group: City Club of Chicago
Cost: $35 - Member; $45 - Non-Member

The City Club of Chicago welcomes Andy Shaw, Executive Director, Better Government Association, on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 for a Public Policy Luncheon.

To register, go here...http://www.cityclub-chicago.com/events/cityclubevents/20090630_nonid.asp

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Tuesday June 30 - 5:00pm
GRASSROOTS FUNDRAISER FOR ALEXI GIANNOULIAS AT MARKET (CHICAGO)

Market, 1113 W. Randolph St., Chicago
Group: Alexi for Illinois
Cost: $40

Join us for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres as we support Alexi.

Tickets $40 per person or join our Grassroots Finance Committee here

For more information, contact Alexi for Illinois at 312-738-6190 or by e-mail grassroots@...

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Tuesday June 30 - 5:30pm
FUNDRAISER: RECEPTION FOR FORREST CLAYPOOL

Hop Haus, 646 N. Franklin, Chicago
Group: Citizens for Claypool
Cost: $150+

Please support Commissioner Forrest Claypool as he gears up for the February 2010 Democratic primary

Tuesday, June 30; 5:30-7:30pm

Reservations and contributions may be made by credit card online here

Sponsors — $5,000
Patrons — $1,000
Tickets — $150 each or two for $250

Please RSVP by June 25, 2009

http://www.forrestclaypool.com/fundraiser.html

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Tuesday June 30 - 5:30pm
RECEPTION FOR STATE SEN. DAN KOTOWSKI (CHICAGO)

Carmine's, 1043 N. Rush St., Chicago
Group: Kotowski for State Senate
Cost: $100

Please join us for a reception with Senator Dan Kotowski.

Tickets $100

Register online at Act Blue:
http://www.actblue.com/page/kotowski_fundraiser For more information, please call 847-268-4032 or go to Lailani@...

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Wednesday July 1 - 7:00pm
TENTH DEMS UNIVERSITY: TONI PRECKWINKLE ON THE FUTURE OF THE COOK COUNTY BOARD (WILMETTE)

Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette
Group: Tenth Dems University

Chicago Alderman Toni Preckwinkle, now a candidate for President of the Cook County Board, will talk about the future of Cook County government and share her thoughts on what the problems are and how they need to be addressed. She will answer questions from those in attendance.

Tenth Dems University courses are free and open to all. Admission may be limited due to room capacity. Priority is given to those who register in advance. To register in advance, go here: http://tdu.tenthdems.org For more information, call 847-266-VOTE (8683).

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Wednesday July 1 - 7:00pm
DRINKING LIBERALLY (EVANSTON)

Prairie Moon, 1502 Sherman Ave (between Lake and Grove), Evanston
Group: Drinking Liberally

Join us for libations and conversations every Wednesday night!

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Saturday July 4 - 8:30am
MARCH WITH MELISSA BEAN IN HOFFMAN ESTATES 4TH OF JULY PARADE

North of High Point Park, 2000 Hilltop Rd, Hoffman Estates
Group: Rep Melissa Bean

Show your support for Melissa Bean. Pass out candy and literature, hold signs and march next to Melissa. Bring your friends, family, and pets!

More Info: 847-304-0056

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Saturday July 4 - 8:30am
MARCH WITH SCHAKOWSKY FOR CONGRESS IN THE DES PLAINES 4TH OF JULY PARADE

Assemble near Oakton and Center, Des Plaines
Group: Schakowsky for Congress

On July 4th, come on out and join Jan as we celebrate our independence with communities across the 9th District. This year, we will be participating in 4th of July celebrations in Des Plaines, Skokie, and Evanston. Join us for one, two, or all three of the 4th of July Parades.

To march with Jan, please RSVP to Alex at alex@..., or call 847-372-4382.

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Saturday July 4 - 9:30am
MARCH WITH MELISSA BEAN IN BARRINGTON 4TH OF JULY PARADE

Barrington High School, Hart Rd & Lake-Cook, Barrington
Group: Rep Melissa Bean

Join U.S. Rep. Melissa Bean for a good time. Children, pets and sports teams welcome!

More Info: 847-550-8631

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Saturday July 4 - 10:00am
MARCH WITH DEBBIE HALVORSON AT THE MOKENA 4TH OF JULY PARADE

off of Armour Rd. and Stadium Dr., Bourbonnais
Group: Congresswoman Debbie Halvorson (IL-11)

Saturday, July 4; 10:00am

If you're in town and interested in walking with us, please email Kristie at kristie@... for line up information and to rsvp.

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Saturday July 4 - 11:30am
MARCH WITH MELISSA BEAN IN SPRING GROVE 4TH OF JULY PARADE

Intermatic Inc, 7777 Winn Rd, Spring Grove
Group: Rep Melissa Bean

Show your support for Melissa Bean. Pass out candy and literature, hold signs and march next to Melissa. Bring your friends, family, and pets!

More Info: 847-304-0056

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Saturday July 4 - 12:00pm
MARCH WITH SCHAKOWSKY FOR CONGRESS IN THE SKOKIE 4TH OF JULY PARADE

Assemble at Oakton Community College Lot, Skokie
Group: Schakowsky for Congress

On July 4th, come on out and join Jan as we celebrate our independence with communities across the 9th District. This year, we will be participating in 4th of July celebrations in Des Plaines, Skokie, and Evanston. Join us for one, two, or all three of the 4th of July Parades.

To march with Jan, please RSVP to Alex at alex@..., or call 847-372-4382.

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Saturday July 4 - 1:00pm
MARCH WITH MELISSA BEAN IN WONDER LAKE 4TH OF JULY PARADE

Intermatic Inc, 7777 Winn Rd, Spring Grove
Group: Rep Melissa Bean

Show your support for Melissa Bean. Pass out candy and literature, hold signs and march next to Melissa. Bring your friends, family, and pets!

More Info: 847-304-0056

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Saturday July 4 - 1:30pm
NORTHBROOK JULY 4TH PARADE (NORTHBROOK)

Northbrook United Methodist Church, Cherry Ln & Western Ave, Northbrook
Group: Northbrook Peace and Justice Committee

You are invited to march with Lee Goodman & the Northbrook Peace and Justice Committee. We have marched in this parade for several years now, and each year we have gotten an increasingly enthusiastic reception from the crowd.

RSVP: 847-559-9525

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Saturday July 4 - 2:00pm
MARCH WITH SCHAKOWSKY FOR CONGRESS IN THE EVANSTON 4TH OF JULY PARADE

Assemble at Quinlan Park, Evanston
Group: Schakowsky for Congress

On July 4th, come on out and join Jan as we celebrate our independence with communities across the 9th District. This year, we will be participating in 4th of July celebrations in Des Plaines, Skokie, and Evanston. Join us for one, two, or all three of the 4th of July Parades.

To march with Jan, please RSVP to Alex at alex@..., or call 847-372-4382.

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Saturday July 4 - 7:30pm
FRIENDS OF BARBARA J. MCGOWAN HOST 4TH OF JULY RECEPTION (CHICAGO)

Columbus Park Refectory Building, 5701 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago
Group: Friends of Barbara J McGowan

The 7th Annual 4th of July Reception and Fireworks Display hosted by Friends of Barbara J. McGowan will be held in Chicago.

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Sunday July 5 - 8:00am
YOUNG DEMOCRATS OF AMERICA NATIONAL CONVENTION (CHICAGO)

Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, Chicago
Group: Young Democrats of America

Young Democrats from all over the country will converge on Chicago for YDA's biennial convention. The convention promises a slate of prominent national speakers, including leaders from the 111th Congress, notable activists and young people making a difference in America today.

We will also have training sessions that will help you become a more effective activist, or prepare you for a career in political campaigns and public service. There will be a hotly contested election for YDA's national officers, which will make this a convention you won't want to miss!

For more info, go to: http://www.ydachicago2009.com



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