Calendar of Events

District 47 voters, there are wonderfully qualified candidates on your ballot for the non-partisan April 1 Consolidated election!  School board members are the largest body of elected officials in the US. They put policies into place for our most treasured institutions: public elementary, middle and high schools.

Join us in discussion. Learn how Lea, Alena and Maria plan to govern effectively on the school board. We also have Super Bowl pre-game fun planned!  Local singer-songwriter Jay Highland will be performing! His heartfelt folk/pop vibe will soothe your soul!

MEET & GREET -- Candidates for Crystal District 47 Lake School Board -- Lea Grover, Alena Hansen & Maria Krause

WHEN:  Sunday, February 9th, 2025 -- 2:00 to 5:00 pm
WHERE:  Spirit Water, 3300 Three Oaks Road, Cary

For more info:  [email protected].

DISTRICT 8 DEMOCRAT ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION - HARVARD

Crafted especially for Democratic Voters in Harvard, Alden, Hartland, Dunham and Chemung Townships.  Meet the candidates for the April 1st local election.

WHEN:  Monday, February 10th, 2025 -- 6:30 to 8:00 pm
WHERE:  Bravo Pizza, 337 South Division Street, Harvard

This evening event will give concerned Democrats a chance to meet candidates running in the April 1st municipal election, including for school and township boards.  We'll have postcards to prepare to send to voters.  And we'll discuss how we can help our fellow Democrats stay strong and determined in this time of chaos.  Please bring your fellow Democrats, especially someone who is sitting at home alone and worried -- we need to stick together.

For more information please reach out to Pat Lawlor, District 8 Chair, at [email protected].

DISTRICTS 8 & 9 DEMOCRAT ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION - MARENGO

Crafted especially for Democratic Voters in Marengo, Seneca, Coral, Riley and Grafton Townships.  Meet the candidates for the April 1st local election.

WHEN:  Tuesday, February 11th, 2025 -- 6:30 to 8:00 pm
WHERE:  Trio Grille, 101 Franks Road, Marengo

This evening event will give concerned Democrats a chance to meet candidates running in the April 1st municipal election, including for school and township boards.  We'll have postcards to prepare to send to voters.  And we'll discuss how we can help our fellow Democrats stay strong and determined in this time of chaos.  Please bring your fellow Democrats, especially someone who is sitting at home alone and worried -- we need to stick together.

For more information please reach out to Pat Lawlor, District 8 Chair, at [email protected] or Cathy Johnson, District 9 Chair, at [email protected].

DISTRICT 8 DEMOCRAT ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION - RICHMOND

Crafted especially for Democratic Voters in Richmond and Hebron Townships.  Meet the candidates for the April 1st local election.

WHEN:  Wednesday, February 12th, 2025 -- 6:30 to 8:00 pm
WHERE:  Red Dogs Sandwiches, 11011 US Route 12, Richmond

This evening event will give concerned Democrats a chance to meet candidates running in the April 1st municipal election, including for school and township boards.  We'll have postcards to prepare to send to voters.  And we'll discuss how we can help our fellow Democrats stay strong and determined in this time of chaos.  Please bring your fellow Democrats, especially someone who is sitting at home alone and worried -- we need to stick together.

For more information please reach out to Pat Lawlor, District 8 Chair, at [email protected].

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.

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.

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

Joan is an Emmy award winning journalist turned radio talk show host on live local, and progressive WCPT 820 AM.

Includes Buffet - Auction Baskets - Cash Bar

Get your tickets at secure.actblue.com/donate/mccdwkickoff

Visit us at facebook.com/mccdw.

More info at mccdw.net/events or [email protected]

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].

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

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.