Calendar of Events

Meet the Candidates and Vote Blue All The Way Through

with Mary Mahady, State Rep candidate in the 63rd district, Chris Kalapodis, running county-wide for Coroner, Theresa Meshes, running for re-election to the county board in district 1, and Brian Meyers, our candidate for county board in district 4.

WHEN:  Saturday, September 14th - 4:00 to 6:00 pm
WHERE:  Private residence in Cary

For our Democratic neighbors and friends, please join us to meet our stupendous Democratic candidates!  We'll let you know where when you RSVP, and for more information please reach out to [email protected].

Get your walking shoes on to knock doors for three stupendous McHenry County candidates -- Mary Mahady for Illinois Representative District 66, Theresa Meshes for re-election to the McHenry County Board for district 1, and Kelli Wegener, running county-wide for chair of the McHenry County Board.

WHEN:  Sunday September 15, 2024 -- starting at 11:00 am and continuing all afternoon
WHERE:  Meet at the Starbucks, 62 Northwest Highway, Cary -- in front of the Jewel

Visit Kelli's website for more info.

Please RSVP here.

Come early -- as early as 10 am if you need orientation or training.  Everything will be provided, especially breakfast! And there will be somebody at the Starbucks all day -- so whenever you can come, come.  Even a couple of hours is a big help.

Please join Latinos para Democratas for McHenry for the 8th Annual Hispanic Connections Mexican Independence Day Celebration. Rich with culture, authentic music, dance and foods, this is a family-friendly event celebrating our vibrant Hispanic community!

We'll have a table with voting information and our Democratic candidate signs and literature.  There will also be a completely separate and non-partisan table for voter registration.  

WHEN:  Sunday, September 15th, 2024 -- from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
WHERE:  Woodstock Square -- on the north side (Cass Street), near Mary's Mexican Grill

Stop by Stage Left Cafe on the south end of the Square from 2 to 4 pm for conversations and stories about the immigrant experience in McHenry County.

Please RSVP especially if you would like to help staff our table.

Be there as Joan Esposito brings her
live show to McHenry County!

She’ll be talking to the who’s who of McHenry Dem politics, including IL House Rep Suzanne Ness, County Board Chair Candidate Kelli Wegener, and 11th District Democratic Central Committeewoman Kristina Zahorik.  

Duke's Inferno has opened just for us with a limited menu and bar for service during the broadcast. It features an eco-conscious wood-fired kitchen and sources sustainable ingredients from local producers. The bar features an extensive collection of cocktails, mocktails, craft beer, and wines.

REGISTRATION IS A MUST!  SEATING IS VERY LIMITED!
Event is free, but first come, first serve for a table. 

GUARANTEE YOUR SEATING BY BEING A VIP! 
Tickets $50 each and limited.
Get your tickets here!

McHenry County Democratic candidates are set to make history this election, up and down the ballot. Be a part of it. DO SOMETHING! Show Chicagoland that we're kicking it by cheering on our candidates at this live event!

Thank you to our Sponsors! 
McHenry County Democratic Women
SMART Local 265
International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150

Reservation preference may be given to members of the Democratic Party of McHenry County (DPMC).  Registration does not guarantee entry and holders may be denied admission or have their admission revoked at any time at the sole discretion of DPMC. 

Join us in the Conference Center at McHenry County College

Agenda

Help us make a child happy this summer...contribute a bag of hard candy to pass at parades.

• 7:00 p.m. — Doors open 
• 7:15 p.m. — Meeting begins
• Welcome
• New PC Oath
• Chair's Message
• Candidate Introductions
• Reports - Officers/Districts
  • VChair 
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer
  • District Reports
  • Events
  • Labor Liaison
  • Committees
    
    • Veterans 
• Announcement
  If time allows, we will open up the floor for announcements - events, presentations, and actions of interest to Democrats.  Announcements will be limited to 2 minutes each. Candidates should contact the chair before the meeting if they wish to address the membership and will be included on the agenda.
• 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.

Click here for a map of MCC.

Links:

McHenry County Democratic Women Annual Membership Meeting

WHEN:  September 19th, 6:00 to 8:00 pm
WHERE:  Stage Left Cafe, 125 West Van Buren Street, Woodstock

Members of McHenry County Democratic Women, save the date for our annual Membership meeting.  Board elections are on the agenda.  Refreshments and cash bar.

Voting is limited to members and RSVP is a must.  Please visit mccdw.net/events to RSVP, join or renew.

You're invited!  Help celebrate our Winning Spirit Social & FUNdraiser with Mary Mahady, our very own Democratic candidate for State Representative in the 63rd District.

WHEN:  Tuesday, September 24th, 2024 - 5:00 to 7:30 pm
WHERE:  Spirit Water Brewery, 3300 Three Oaks Road, Cary

Come enjoy a good time and great conversation with Mary and friends, and help us send her to Springfield!

Live music and light refreshments provided.  
Cash bar and soft drinks.

Tickets:  $40 or 2 for $75
Each ticket includes one free drink token.
Sponsorships available.

RESERVE YOUR TICKETS NOW!

Here's the flyer for the event -- feel free to post at appropriate locations.

Visit Mary on the web and on Facebook.

Please join us for the monthly meeting of the Young Democrats of McHenry County.  Collaborate on what is to come, identify issues we want to focus on, and help pave the road for the next generation of Democratic leaders.  

WHEN:  Wednesday, September 25, 2024 - 7:00 to 9:00 pm
WHERE:  Duke's Alehouse, 110 North Main Street, Crystal Lake

Light refreshments provided -- full menu and bar menu available for individual purchase.

Please join the Veterans Committee of the Democratic Party of McHenry County for our Veterans Committee Candidate Forum.

Focusing on issues of concern to veterans of our armed forces and their families, including mental health, housing and employment.  With speakers from NAMI, the Northwest Alliance for Housing Affordability, and Veterans Path To Hope.

WHEN:  Thursday, September 26th, 2024 -- 6:00 to 8:00 pm

WHERE:  Your Sister's Tomato, 110 Irving Avenue, Woodstock (very good pizza there)

For more information please contact Jesse Rojo at [email protected].

Please join our very own State Representative Suzanne Ness and the host committee for the Fourth Annual Lead Like Lincoln Breakfast, including the presentation of the Commitment, Action and Passion (CAP) Award.  

Please note this event is by reservation only.  Invite your friends!

WHEN:  Saturday, September 28th, 2024 -- Check-in is at 8:30 am, Program from 9:00 to 10:30 am
WHERE:  Oruga Social, 1000 South McHenry Avenue, Crystal Lake, IL

There's sure to be a guest speaker you won't want to miss, and the breakfast buffet will be delectable.
Cost:  $75 each, $140 per couple or $570 per table of 8.

Get your tickets here, and even better, consider becoming a sponsor.

Sponsorship details:
🥉 Bronze sponsor - includes two tickets and event recognition: $500
🥈 Silver sponsor - Includes two tickets and event recognition: $1,500
🥇 Gold sponsor - Includes four tickets and event recognition: $2,500
🏆 Presidential sponsor - Includes eight tickets and event recognition: $5,000

Here's the Facebook event -- help spread the word.