Meetings & Socials
This is the place to start getting involved
The Democratic Party of McHenry County meets once a month on the third Wednesday of the month (except for December). We announce details and location of the meetings on this page, and we encourage you to attend. If you do plan to attend a meeting, please RSVP on the meeting details page so we know you are coming. That makes it much faster to get you checked in at the door.
If big meetings are just not your thing, we also have smaller local meetings and activities in each of our six County Board districts. There's plenty to do at the local level, and your District Chair would love to meet you and work with you to support our activities.
Districts 8 & 9 Democratic Roundtable - Marengo
DISTRICTS 8 & 9 DEMOCRATIC ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION - MARENGO
Crafted especially for Democratic Voters in Marengo, Seneca, Coral, Riley and Grafton Townships.
WHEN: Tuesday, September 8th, 2026 -- 6:30 to 8:00 pm
WHERE: Joe's Place, 19716 East Grant Highway, Marengo
We're in the Upstairs Room. Please walk straight ahead to the order counter to order drink or food, then go back out to the lobby and take the stairs or elevator upstairs.
The most awesome Dr. Bridget Belcastro will be joining us. Dr. Belcastro is our Democratic candidate for McHenry County Regional Superintendent of Schools.
We have many great Democratic candidates. They're all there at mchenrydems.org/candidates. Let's put our heads together to see where we can each volunteer to make a difference and FLIP McHenry County BLUE.
Become a Board Watcher for all the local boards so we become aware of the issues and who is making decisions. Because of the death of local journalism, this is a necessary position to keep our democracy.
Bring a bag of non-chocolate candy for our summer parades. It's a McHenry County tradition to hand out candy to the kiddies, and we're marching in a whole bunch of parades this year. Thank you!
Bring a friend. For more information please reach out to Pat Lawlor, District 8 Chair, at [email protected] or Lynn Mitchell, District 9 Chair, at [email protected].
District 9 Democratic Roundtable
DISTRICT 9 DEMOCRATIC ROUNDTABLE
Crafted especially for Democratic Voters in Coral, Riley & Grafton Townships
WHEN: Wednesday September 9th, 2026 -- 6:30 to 8:00 pm
WHERE: Pub 47, Back Room (to the right), 10400 Illinois Route 47, Huntley
Round tables are held at local pubs, offering yummy drinks and food for purchase, lively conversation, and a room full of like minded Democrats. These gatherings are packed with invigorating discussions and a great chance to connect. Join us as we work together and enjoy sharing ideas for getting Democrats elected all the way down the ballot!
RSVP not necessary but always appreciated.
Wear purple to show your support for our D9 candidate County Board, CHRISTINE HAMM.
Info or to get involved? Contact Lynn Mitchell at [email protected].
District 8 Democrat Roundtable - Spring Grove
DISTRICT 8 DEMOCRAT ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION - SPRING GROVE
Crafted especially for Democratic Voters in Richmond and Hebron Townships.
WHEN: Wednesday, September 9th, 2026 -- 6:30 to 8:00 pm
WHERE: Maria's Mexican Grill, 2207 US Route 12, Spring Grove
Note our new location!
The most awesome AJ Johnson will be joining us. AJ, career Army and now the ROTC teacher at Waukegan High School, is our Democratic nominee for state rep in the 64th district.
We have many great Democratic candidates. They're all there at mchenrydems.org/candidates. Let's put our heads together to see where we can each volunteer to make a difference and FLIP McHenry County BLUE.
Become a Board Watcher for all the local boards so we become aware of the issues and who is making decisions. Because of the death of local journalism, this is a necessary position to keep our democracy.
Bring a bag of non-chocolate candy for our summer parades. It's a McHenry County tradition to hand out candy to the kiddies, and we're marching in a whole bunch of parades this year. Thank you!
Bring a friend. For more information please reach out to Pat Lawlor, District 8 Chair, at [email protected].
District 8 Democratic Roundtable - Harvard
DISTRICT 8 DEMOCRATIC ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION - HARVARD
Crafted especially for Democratic Voters in Harvard, Alden, Hartland, Dunham and Chemung Townships.
WHEN: Thursday, September 10th, 2026 -- 6:30 to 8:00 pm
WHERE: Northfield Court Apartments Community Room, 1410 Northfield Court, Harvard
Enter the Northfield Court Apartments drive, then go past the playground on the left to the office/clubhouse/pool. Park in front of the building or across the street. No drinks will be provided, so please bring your own.
The most awesome Dr. Bridget Belcastro will be joining us. Dr. Belcastro is our Democratic candidate for McHenry County Regional Superintendent of Schools.
We have many great Democratic candidates. They're all there at mchenrydems.org/candidates. Let's put our heads together to see where we can each volunteer to make a difference and FLIP McHenry County BLUE.
Become a Board Watcher for all the local boards so we become aware of the issues and who is making decisions. Because of the death of local journalism, this is a necessary position to keep our democracy.
Bring a bag of non-chocolate candy for our summer parades. It's a fun McHenry County tradition to hand out candy to the kiddies, and we're marching in a whole bunch of parades this year. Thank you!
Bring a friend. For more information please reach out to Pat Lawlor, District 8 Chair, at [email protected].
Central Committee Meeting - September 2026
Please join us at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, September 16th, 2026, at the "Conference Center" at McHenry County College!
It's the regular monthly meeting of the Democratic Party of McHenry County. RSVP'ing beforehand is a MUST.
Join us! Community is how we will persevere and triumph.
Agenda
- 7:00 p.m. — Doors open
- 7:15 p.m. — Meeting begins
- Introductions
- Candidate Introductions
- Chair's Message
- Reports - Officers/Committees/Districts
- Events
- Communications
- Tech Chair
- District Chair Reports
- 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.
McHenry County College is located on Route 14, halfway between Woodstock and Crystal Lake.
Turn in at the traffic light, then turn right and right again to park near the entrance for Building A, the very first building you come to. Enter the building, walk straight ahead, and you'll find the Conference Center on the left, opposite the library. There's no stairs and everything is fully ADA-compliant.
Come early and chat, we're always there by 6:30. Here's a map of MCC. (If you accidentally parked on the south side, by the Luecht Auditorium or the cafeteria, no matter, just walk around to the left past the gym, up the stairs at the end, turn right and we're there.)
District Two Democratic Roundtable
DISTRICT 2 DEMOCRATIC ROUNDTABLE
Special guest: Bill McNeese, Democratic candidate for McHenry County Clerk
WHEN: Thursday, September 17th, 2026 -- 6:30 to 8:00 pm
WHERE: La Mega Premium Michoacana - Taqueria, 19 Berkshire Drive, Unit D, Crystal Lake (SW corner of Berkshire & Virginia)
"Roundtable" -- an opportunity for frank Democratic talk about events and issues of the day. If you're a Democrat or Democrat-curious and live in District 2 (covering a big swath of the south end of Crystal Lake, and Lake In The Hills), then you're most cordially invited to join us.
The venue features scrumptious Mexican food and desserts.
Central Committee Meeting - October 2026
Please join us at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, October 21st, 2026, at the "Conference Center" at McHenry County College!
It's the regular monthly meeting of the Democratic Party of McHenry County. RSVP'ing beforehand is a MUST.
Join us! Community is how we will persevere and triumph.
Agenda
- 7:00 p.m. — Doors open
- 7:15 p.m. — Meeting begins
- Introductions
- Candidate Introductions
- Chair's Message
- Reports - Officers/Committees/Districts
- Events
- Communications
- Tech Chair
- District Chair Reports
- 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.
McHenry County College is located on Route 14, halfway between Woodstock and Crystal Lake.
Turn in at the traffic light, then turn right and right again to park near the entrance for Building A, the very first building you come to. Enter the building, walk straight ahead, and you'll find the Conference Center on the left, opposite the library. There's no stairs and everything is fully ADA-compliant.
Come early and chat, we're always there by 6:30. Here's a map of MCC. (If you accidentally parked on the south side, by the Luecht Auditorium or the cafeteria, no matter, just walk around to the left past the gym, up the stairs at the end, turn right and we're there.)
Central Committee Meeting - November 2026
Please join us at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, November 18th, 2026, at the "Conference Center" at McHenry County College!
It's the regular monthly meeting of the Democratic Party of McHenry County. RSVP'ing beforehand is a MUST.
Join us! Community is how we will persevere and triumph.
Agenda
- 7:00 p.m. — Doors open
- 7:15 p.m. — Meeting begins
- Introductions
- Candidate Introductions
- Chair's Message
- Reports - Officers/Committees/Districts
- Events
- Communications
- Tech Chair
- District Chair Reports
- 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.
McHenry County College is located on Route 14, halfway between Woodstock and Crystal Lake.
Turn in at the traffic light, then turn right and right again to park near the entrance for Building A, the very first building you come to. Enter the building, walk straight ahead, and you'll find the Conference Center on the left, opposite the library. There's no stairs and everything is fully ADA-compliant.
Come early and chat, we're always there by 6:30. Here's a map of MCC. (If you accidentally parked on the south side, by the Luecht Auditorium or the cafeteria, no matter, just walk around to the left past the gym, up the stairs at the end, turn right and we're there.)
