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If you've never taken the plunge to get involved in political action, we encourage you to get to know us by attending a meeting. We are a growing local party, but we need more people like you to step up and share your perspective. We are building teams of people to tackle projects like data entry and analytics, voter registration, special events, social media and content management, and candidate support and canvassing.
Central Committee Meeting
We're back in our usual location, the "Conference Center" at McHenry County College!
Join us! Community is how we will persevere and triumph over the next 2 years
Agenda
- 7:00 p.m. — Doors open
- 7:15 p.m. — Meeting begins
- Introductions
- PC Oath of Office
- Chair's Message
- Reports - Officers/Districts
- Announcements -
- The purpose is to announce events, presentations, and items of interest to Democrats If you have an idea for a speaker or broader discussion, you must request an addition to the agenda a week before the meeting. Please limit your announcements to 2 minutes.
- 8:30 p.m. — Adjourn
Invite a friend to attend the meeting! Introduce a friend or neighbor to grassroots politics and help us grow the Party.
Note: donations of items for the silent auction at our upcoming Jimmy & Rosalind Carter Dinner will be most gratefully accepted at the meeting.
Click here for a map of MCC. - Park in parking lot A.
Black History Reflection
Please join McHenry County NOW (the McHenry County chapter of the National Organization for Women) for Black History Reflection, a free event celebrating Black History Month.
WHEN: Thursday, February 20th - 6:00 to 8:00 pm
WHERE: Cary Area Public Library - 1606 Three Oaks Road, Cary
We will honor the contributions of Black individuals throughout history. As a community we’ll be viewing a documentary together, then engaging in meaningful follow up discussions afterward. Lets come together to reflect on the past and look toward a brighter future. Attendees will also have the opportunity to support local Black owned businesses.
For more information, here's the event on the McHenry County NOW website and Facebook page.
It's free but please RSVP via EventBrite.
Trailblazers & Fundraisers welcoming Joan Esposito
McHenry County Democratic Women invites you!
Trailblazers & Fundraisers: Welcoming Trailblazer & Keynote Speaker Joan Esposito
WHEN: Saturday February 22nd - 11am - 2pm
WHERE: Boulder Ridge Country Club, 350 Boulder Drive, Lake In The Hills
Get inspired - You might know Joan from her days as an anchor on Channel 5 evening news. She is an Emmy award-winning journalist turned radio talk show host on live local, and progressive WCPT 820 AM. Also inspiring us will be Kristina Zahorik, Illinois State Central Committeewoman to enlighten us on the political landscape.
Includes Buffet - Auction Baskets - Cash Bar will feature Cecile Sangria, remembering Cecile Richards, former president of Planned Parenthood.
Get your tickets at secure.actblue.com/donate/mccdwkickoff
Visit us at facebook.com/mccdw.
More info at mccdw.net/events or [email protected]
Take Action! Municipal Election GOTV Postcards
TAKE ACTION! GOTV POSTCARDS
Been watching the news out of Washington and want to do something? You can take ACTION and help get out the vote.
Did you know our next local election is coming up on April 1st!? We must prevent MAGA candidates from being elected to our school, library, park, township, municipal boards.
We need groups of volunteers to write a short message and prepare get-out-the-vote postcards for mailing. You can help at our office or you can pick up cards to take home and complete there.
When:
- Tuesday, February 25, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Thursday, February 27, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Where:
- Democratic Party of McHenry County Office, 682 Eastwood Dr, Woodstock (next to Offsides Sports Bar)
RSVP here or to Carol at [email protected].
You can help great, reasonable, serious people who will put constituents first win office!
Huntley Area Democrats February Meeting
All Democrats are cordially invited to the February meeting of the Huntley Area Democrats, covering both Kane and McHenry Counties.
We'll hear from more candidates for District 158 school board, and there will be a presentation on the super-hot topic in Kane County, the sales tax referendum.
WHEN: Wednesday, February 26th, 2025 -- 1:00 to 3:00 pm
WHERE: Huntley Park District - Multi-Purpose Room, 12015 Mill Street, Huntley
Donations to the Grafton Food Pantry will be most gratefully accepted.
For more information please reach out to [email protected].
Take Action! Municipal Election GOTV Postcards
TAKE ACTION! GOTV POSTCARDS
Been watching the news out of Washington and want to do something? You can take ACTION and help get out the vote.
Did you know our next local election is coming up on April 1st!? We must prevent MAGA candidates from being elected to our school, library, park, township, municipal boards.
We need groups of volunteers to write a short message and prepare get-out-the-vote postcards for mailing. You can help at our office or you can pick up cards to take home and complete there.
When:
- Thursday, February 27, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Where:
- Democratic Party of McHenry County Office, 682 Eastwood Dr, Woodstock (next to Offsides Sports Bar)
RSVP here or to Carol at [email protected].
You can help great, reasonable, serious people who will put constituents first win office!
Save A Life with Alena Hansen
Save A Life with Alena Hansen
Donate blood to support our local communities
Alena Hansen is running for District 47 School Board - visit her here, donate here, or contact her at [email protected].
WHEN: Thursday, February 27th, 2025 -- appointments from 2:30 to 7:00 pm
WHERE: Bethany Lutheran Church, 76 West Crystal Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake
Operated by the Versiti Blood Center of Illinois, which will have a mobile bus in the church parking lot.
Click here to schedule your appointment, or scan the QR code.
Here's the flyer for the event.
Each donation benefits our local hospitals and supports Alena's campaign.
Coffee Croissants & Candidates - Richmond
Coffee Croissants & Candidates - Richmond
April 1st Municipal Elections are coming up fast!
Early voting starts at McHenry Township on March 17th
WHEN: Saturday March 1st, 2025 - 9:00 to 11:00 am
WHERE: Nippersink Public Library, 5418 Hill Road, Richmond
Stop in for a cup, a pastry, and meet candidates who share your values and are concerned about local issues that impact you.
Coffee Croissants & Candidates - Marengo
Coffee Croissants & Candidates - Marengo
April 1st Municipal Elections are coming up fast!
Early voting starts at Marengo City Hall on March 17th
WHEN: Saturday March 1st, 2025 - 12:30 to 2:45 pm
WHERE: Marengo-Union Public Library, 19714 E Grant Highway, Marengo
Stop in for a cup, a pastry, and meet candidates who share your values and are concerned about local issues that impact you.
Immigration Workshop Series Session 2: Emergency Planning
IMMIGRATION WORKSHOP SERIES:
Know Your Rights, Plan Ahead, and Defend Yourself
Session 2: Emergency Planning -- Wednesday March 12th at 5:00 pm
Session 3: Deportation Defense -- Wednesday April 16th at 5:00 pm
(Session 1 - Know Your Rights -- was held on Wednesday January 29th.)
English-language worshops will be in Room A211 and Spanish-language workshops in Room A215 at McHenry County College, halfway between Crystal Lake and Woodstock on Route 14. Best parking for building A is on the north side.
Please join La Voz Latina (part of the YWCA of Illinois) and McHenry County College for a three-part workshop series on immigration issues and how to be an all for those in your community. Attend one, two or all three sessions based on your interest. Each workshop will be offered in English and Spanish.
Workshops are free and open to the public. Registration is not required but highly recommended. To register, please call or text Marcos Saldivar, Undocumented Student Liaison, at 224-605-0852. Registration allows the sponsors to better prepare. No record of registrations will be kept.
Here's the flyer for the series in Spanish and in English.