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We Won't Go Back Rally

Please join the Young Democrats of McHenry County and many other groups for We Won't Go Back, an all-inclusive rally on the Saturday before Election Day.  Supporting Vice President Kamala Harris at the top of the ticket and every McHenry County Democrat down the ballot.

WHEN:  Saturday, November 2, 2024 -- from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm
WHERE:  North side of Route 14 in Crystal Lake, between Federal Drive on the east and Crystal Point Road on the west

Park in the lots for Sams, Target or other businesses.  Here's a map showing exactly where we'll be.

Canvass Party for Steve Firak

It's a canvassing party for the awesome Steve Firak, our Democratic candidate for county board in district 5.  Enjoy a sunset party in the peak of spooky season.  Check out what various neighbors have to offer for Halloween while canvassing for a great candidate.

WHEN:  Saturday, October 12, 2024 -- from 3:00 to 7:00 pm
WHERE:  Meet at the Starbucks, 904 State Route 31, McHenry (across from the hospital)

PLEASE RSVP here.

Canvassing can be fun when you are with a group, have music, refreshments, and believe in the candidate!  We provide the walk lists, literature, music and drive.  Dress warm and comfy.

Visit Steve on the web or on Facebook, and contribute to his campaign here.  Contact Steve at [email protected] or (815) 715-3777.

October 2024 Road Cleanup

The Democratic Party of McHenry County has adopted a mile along Ackman Road, between Randall Road on the east and Golf Course Road on the west.  We pick up the trash a few times per year, keeping our beautiful county clean, and besides the satisfaction of doing so, we get our name on a sign at a highly visible location on this heavily trafficked road.

WHEN:  Wednesday, October 23, 2024 -- starting at 5:30 pm
WHERE:  Woodscreek Park, 1420 Willow Tree Drive, Crystal Lake

PLEASE RSVP.

It's our last cleanup of the year, and it's fun.  We'll be done by 7.  Meet at the Woodscreek Park gazebo.  Hot chocolate or cider provided.  Dress warm and comfy, and it's a good idea to wear bright reflective colors.  Bring your own gloves, and your own trash grabber if you want.  We'll have grabbers, safety vests, and biodegradable trash bags.

And of course we all want to stay safe!  Here's an important and recommended safety video.

Lou's Brew Harvest Celebration

Please come on out for LOU'S BREW Harvest Celebration, a District 7 Re-Election Event for Lou Ness, our awesome Democratic county board member now running for re-election.

WHEN:  Saturday October 12, 2024 - from 4:00 to 6:00 pm
WHERE:  Lou & Marybeth's, 466 West Jackson Street, Woodstock

There will be live music, brews, apple cider, and family fun.

$25 suggested donation for families or individuals.  

Visit Lou on the web, follow her on Facebook, or donate to her campaign.  Or contact her at [email protected] or (815) 404-7246.

Community Blood Drive for Chris Kalapodis

Here's a chance to do something very worthwhile and unusual ... come on out to a Community Blood Drive in support of Chris Kalapodis, our awesome candidate for McHenry County Coroner.  Save someone's life with a drop of your blood and help elect Chris while you're at it.  

WHEN:  Saturday, October 19, 2024 -- from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm
WHERE:  SpiritWater Brewery, 3300 Three Oaks Road, Cary

Click here to register.

The actual blood collection will be done by Versiti, which is bringing a mobile blood drive vehicle to the Spirit Water parking lot, and the event is being hosted by Together We Stand McHenry County.

Chris is a registered nurse with extensive experience in ICU's and case management.  He's uniquely qualified to bring new openness and transparency to our coroner's office, and he's far more qualified than the incumbent. Come and meet Chris for yourself and hear why he is the best person by far to lead our county's coroner department.

Visit Chris on the web and donate to his campaign.

After the Blood Drive, SpiritWater will be the launch point of a Day of Action for Chris and other local candidates running for office in McHenry County.  Monday, the 21st, is the start of early voting at satellite locations in McHenry County. Spend an hour or an afternoon, whatever you can do, distributing literature at doors throughout the area - we need every Democrat to vote to win, and we need you to make it happen!

We provide the lit and the lists - you provide the smile and the time.

Wegener/Firak Day of Action in District 5

It's a joint day of action to get two of our most stupendous candidates elected -- the amazing Kelli Wegener, currently serving on our county board from district 5 and now running county-wide for board chair, and the awesome Steve Firak, ardent Democrat who will be replacing Kelli on the county board from district 5.

WHEN:  Sunday, October 6, 2024 -- from 1:00 to 4:00 pm
WHERE:  Meet at the Starbucks, 904 State Route 31, McHenry, across from the hospital

So put on your walking shoes and join us as we knock on doors of independent voters to inform them why should vote for Kelli and Steve.

Please RSVP here and we'll get your info to Kelli and Steve.

District 8 Democrats - Richmond Roundtable

District 8 Democrats -- Richmond Roundtable Discussion
Crafted especially for Democratic Voters in Richmond & Hebron Townships

WHEN:  Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - 6:30 to 8:00 pm
WHERE:  Red Dogs Sandwiches, 11011 Highway 12, Richmond

Let's meet and talk with like-minded voters to prepare for the November 5th election.  Learn about the candidates on your ballot and early voting.  We'll have Harris-Walz yard signs for you and any of your friends and neighbors who need one, and we ask for a $10 donation for each.  And we'll have supplies for canvassing. 

If you can, please bring a bag of wrapped (non-chocolate) candy for distribution in the upcoming Marengo Settler's Day Parade.

And we'll be talking about candidates for the upcoming April 1st 2025 municipal elections.

This event is BYOB -- Bring Your Own Buddy.  Let's all try to bring another voter to the roundtable.  We are in this together.  Welcome Democrats.  Please RSVP.

-- Pat Lawlor, District 8 Chair, [email protected]

District 8 Democrats - Harvard Roundtable

District 8 Democratic Roundtable Discussion
for Democratic Voters in 
Harvard, Alden, Hartland, Dunham and Chemung Townships

Let's meet and talk with like-minded voters to prepare for the November 5th election.  Learn about the candidates on your ballot and early voting. We'll have Harris-Walz yard signs for you and any of your friends and neighbors who need one, and we ask for a $10 donation for each. And we'll have supplies for canvassing. 

If you can, please bring a bag of wrapped (non-chocolate) candy for distribution in the upcoming Marengo Settler's Day Parade.

And we'll be talking about candidates for the upcoming April 1, 2025 municipal elections.

This event is BYOB -- Bring Your Own Buddy.  Let's all try to bring another voter to the roundtable.  We are in this together.  Welcome Democrats.  Please RSVP.

-- Pat Lawlor, District 8 Chair, [email protected]

WHEN:  Monday, October 7, 2024 - 5:30 to 7:00 pm
WHERE:  Bravos Pizza, 337 South Division Street, Harvard

On The Porch With Pete on Autumn Drive

Pete Janko, our awesome Democratic candidate for State Representative in the 69th district, invites you to stop by his house for On the Porch with Pete on Autumn Drive.  

It's the weekend of Woodstock Autumn Drive, and thousands of people will be driving by his house.  Stop on by for refreshments and conversation and schmoozing with your fellow Democrats.

WHEN:  Saturday October 19th and Sunday October 20th -- anytime from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
WHERE:  Pete's front porch, 18719 River Road, Marengo

Contact Pete at [email protected] or (815) 529-5483.

Contribute to support Pete's campaign, visit Pete on the web or on Facebook.

Strength in Solidarity - A Fundraiser in Support of Kelli Wegener

Kelli Wegener writes:  "I'm excited to invite you to join State Treasurer Michael Frerichs and organized labor unions in supporting my campaign for McHenry County Board Chair."  

"With 18 endorsements from unions, this fundraiser is an opportunity for us to unite as a community and stand with our hard-working brothers and sisters in labor.  Your support will help amplify my voice in this pivotal race.  Together we can ensure McHenry County becomes a champion for working families and organized labor."

WHEN:  Friday, October 11, 2024 -- 6:00 to 8:00 pm
WHERE:  IBEW Local 117 Hall, 765 Munshaw Lane, Crystal Lake

Tickets $100
Sponsorships from $250

RSVP and donate at secure.actblue.com/donate/kwlabor24
Checks payable to "Friends of Kelli Wegener" may be mailed to 5720 Wild Ash Lane, Crystal Lake IL 60012.

Visit Kelli on the web at kelli4mchenrycounty.com and on Facebook.

Marengo Settlers' Day Parade

Last parade of the season, and it's an important one!  Please join us for the 53rd annual Settlers' Days Parade in the beautiful town of Marengo.

WHEN:  Sunday, October 13, 2024 -- step-off at 2:00 pm
WHERE:  Calvin Spencer Park, Marengo, Illinois

We are Number 15 in the parade, and our assembly point is on East Van Buren Street, on the north side of Calvin Spencer Park, between Hale Street on the west and Taylor Street on the east.

The parade route takes us:

• south on Taylor Street to Railroad Street
• west on Railroad Street to Route 23 (State Street, the official step-off point)
• south on State Street, past the reviewing stand, to Washington Street
• east on Washington Street to Prospect Street, by the Marengo Community Middle School.

For your convenience, you can park near the parade end, and we'll have a shuttle to run you over to the assembly point.  Park either at the middle school (816 East Grant Highway), or in the gravel lot behind the drive-thru at Joe's Place (19716 East Grant Highway.)  Watch for our big red van -- we'll pick you up either at the middle school or Joe's Place, starting at 11am.  The last shuttle will depart from Joe's Place at 1pm sharp.  After the parade, we can shuttle you back to Joe's Place.

And after the parade, we will be celebrating ... the conclusion of an important day, and the last parade of the season, the first season with our spiffy new float.  We've reserved the alcove on the first floor of Joe's Place for our party.  Hope you can make it.

This year's parade theme is "Nightmare on Main Street", so please feel free to dress appropriately.

It will be crowded so please plan to arrive early. 

Democratic Precinct Committeeperson Role Description

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