Events Calendar
Stitch N Bitch
Come join LCDW members and friends at our Stitch ‘n’ Bitch events. We have a wide variety of feminist coloring pages and other craft projects to work on. Feel free to bring your own project or just show up and enjoy good conversation with incredible women!
This event takes place at the LCDW Office. 10 N Lake St Suite 101 Grayslake, IL
November Meeting: Election Updates
Join us to celebrate the blue wave that we all know is coming! We will discuss which of our endorsed candidates were elected, who represents you, and how you can get in touch with them to let them know what issues you want them to prioritize!
Stitch N Bitch
Come join LCDW members and friends at our Stitch ‘n’ Bitch events. We have a wide variety of feminist coloring pages and other craft projects to work on. Feel free to bring your own project or just show up and enjoy good conversation with incredible women!
This event takes place at the LCDW Office. 10 N Lake St Suite 101 Grayslake, IL
Stitch N Bitch
Come join LCDW members and friends at our Stitch ‘n’ Bitch events. We have a wide variety of feminist coloring pages and other craft projects to work on. Feel free to bring your own project or just show up and enjoy good conversation with incredible women!
This event takes place at the LCDW Office. 10 N Lake St Suite 101 Grayslake, IL
Stitch N Bitch
Come join LCDW members and friends at our Stitch ‘n’ Bitch events. We have a wide variety of feminist coloring pages and other craft projects to work on. Feel free to bring your own project or just show up and enjoy good conversation with incredible women!
This event takes place at the LCDW Office. 10 N Lake St Suite 101 Grayslake, IL
Postcards for Progress: Write Postcards to Support Abortion Access
💌 Postcards for Progress!
Join Lake County Democratic Women for postcard writing sessions to help support voter outreach in support of abortion access!
📅 Sunday, October 18
⏰ 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
📍 LCDW Office
No experience necessary! We’ll provide the details and materials you need to get started.
Come write a few postcards or stay for the whole session. Every card counts!
Postage stamp donations are needed! Please bring them with or drop them off at the LCDW office
If you don't have time to stay and write the postcards in the office, you can also pick some up to write at home and drop off at the office when you finish them!
No Kings Protest- Gurnee
Join us at the No Kings Rally on October 17! This nonpartisan rally will unify the community to show this administration that we decide who represents us. We decide what comes next!
The national No Kings coalition has been building this muscle for months, growing the movement, rally by rally. Now is the time to channel outrage into action. And we are taking the next step, turning people power into voter power.
Volunteer Marshalls are needed! Training and supplies will be provided. Volunteers interested in Marshaling can email connect@nelakecounty-indivisible.org to be added to the Signal chat for the day of the event.
Stitch N Bitch
Come join LCDW members and friends at our Stitch ‘n’ Bitch events. We have a wide variety of feminist coloring pages and other craft projects to work on. Feel free to bring your own project or just show up and enjoy good conversation with incredible women!
This event takes place at the LCDW Office. 10 N Lake St Suite 101 Grayslake, IL
Sorry, We're Booked Book Club
Ready to talk books, discover your next great read, and connect with fellow book lovers? Join Lake County Democratic Women for the kickoff of Sorry, We’re Booked!
This is a go-at-your-own-pace book club—there’s no assigned book and no pressure to keep up! Bring whatever you're currently reading, a book you've been meaning to read, a favorite you'd love to recommend, or simply come ready for suggestions if you're between books.
This is a space to share, uplift, connect, and get inspired through the stories and ideas we love.
Wednesday, October 14
7-9p,
LCDW Office
Come as you are, bring a book (or don't!)
Outreach Committee Meeting
Join us for an Outreach Committee Interest Meeting to learn more about the committee and how you can help LCDW connect with our communities, build relationships, and expand our outreach efforts.
Join on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84313742700
Monday, October 12
7:00–8:00 PM
Zoom
Whether you’ve volunteered with us before or are looking for a new way to get involved, we’d love to have you join us!
Campaign Academy
Digital Communications: Social Media / Texting
In this final session, we will discuss the dos and don'ts of social media for campaigns and texting as a method of voter communication.
Sign up now! There are only 35 spots available per session.
Individuals that attend 4/5 sessions are eligible to be campaign mentors for the municipal election; will be partnered with a candidate in the municipal election to provide support and advice
Postcards For Progress: Write Postcards to Swing States
Ready to make a difference from home? Join Lake County Democratic Women for postcard writing sessions to help support voter outreach in swing states!
We’ll gather for two Saturday sessions to write postcards, connect with fellow volunteers, and put our grassroots energy to work.
Saturdays, October 3rd and 10th
11:00 AM–2:00 PM
LCDW Office
No experience necessary—just bring yourself and your enthusiasm! We’ll provide the details and materials you need to get started.
Come write a few postcards or stay for the whole session. Every card counts!
LCDW Day of Action: Sandy Hart, Jose Martinez, and Mary Mesa
Our endorsed candidates need all hands on deck to reach voters across Lake County. Every conversation at the door makes a difference, and we need your help to build a strong blue wave this November.
No canvassing experience? No problem! We’ll provide everything you need and go over the basics before heading out. New volunteers will be paired with an experienced volunteer, so you’ll have someone by your side every step of the way.
Whether you’re a first-time canvasser or a seasoned volunteer, we’d love to have you join us to knock doors, talk with voters, and support our endorsed candidates.
Saturdays, October 3rd & 10th at 11:00 AM
10 N Lake St Suite 101, Grayslake, IL
RSVP: LCDW Day of Action: Sandy Hart, Jose Martinez, and Mary Mesa · Organize Illinois 2026
Bring your energy, wear comfortable shoes, and help us build momentum one conversation at a time. We can’t wait to see you there!
Stitch N Bitch
Come join LCDW members and friends at our Stitch ‘n’ Bitch events. We have a wide variety of feminist coloring pages and other craft projects to work on. Feel free to bring your own project or just show up and enjoy good conversation with incredible women!
This event takes place at the LCDW Office. 10 N Lake St Suite 101 Grayslake, IL
LCDW Day of Action: Karen Battaglia, AJ Johnson, and Maria Peterson
This Saturday, during our monthly membership meeting, we’ll hear directly from our endorsed candidates and learn more about their campaigns. After the meeting, we’ll head out together and put that support into action!
Our endorsed candidates need all hands on deck to reach voters across Lake County. Every conversation at the door makes a difference, and we need your help to build a strong blue wave this November.
No canvassing experience? No problem! We’ll provide everything you need and go over the basics before heading out. New volunteers will be paired with an experienced volunteer, so you’ll have someone by your side every step of the way.
Whether you’re a first-time canvasser or a seasoned volunteer, we’d love to have you join us to knock doors, talk with voters, and support our endorsed candidates.
Saturdays, October 3rd & 10th at 11:00 AM
10 N Lake St Suite 101, Grayslake, IL
RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/organizeillinois2026/event/1026043/
Bring your energy, wear comfortable shoes, and help us build momentum one conversation at a time. We can’t wait to see you there!
Postcards for Progress: Write Postcards to Swing States
Ready to make a difference from home? Join Lake County Democratic Women for postcard writing sessions to help support voter outreach in swing states!
We’ll gather for two Saturday sessions to write postcards, connect with fellow volunteers, and put our grassroots energy to work.
Saturdays, October 3rd and 10th
11:00 AM–2:00 PM
LCDW Office
No experience necessary—just bring yourself and your enthusiasm! We’ll provide the details and materials you need to get started.
Come write a few postcards or stay for the whole session. Every card counts!
LCDW October Meeting: Meet Our Endorsed State Candidates!
Join us for our October LCDW Monthly Meeting for a special opportunity to meet some of our endorsed state candidates and learn more about the communities they serve.
Our featured candidates will have 5 minutes each to share what they love about their communities, the issues they care most about, how you can support their campaigns, and what being endorsed by Lake County Democratic Women means to them.
After the candidate introductions, stick around for breakout conversations and Q&A, where you’ll have the opportunity to connect with candidates directly and learn more about their campaigns. We’ll also have maps available to help you better understand each candidate’s district.
Saturday, October 3rd
10:00 - 11:00 AM
LCDW Office
Come meet the candidates we’re supporting, hear what matters to them, and find out how you can get involved!
Campaign Academy
Finance: Basics of Campaign Finances/ Fundraising
We will do an overview of campaign finance procedures and review fundraising strategies.
Sign up now! There are only 35 spots available per session.
Individuals that attend 4/5 sessions are eligible to be campaign mentors for the municipal election; will be partnered with a candidate in the municipal election to provide support and advice
LCDW 2026 Gala
Join us for an evening of celebration and purpose as we come together to invest in the future of women’s leadership. Your support helps provide candidate training, encourages and equips women to run for office, and strengthens civic engagement throughout our communities. Women make up 51% of the population, and together we can help ensure their voices and leadership are equally represented. More details coming soon.
Please contact us at info@lakedemwomen.org to be a sponsor or donate to our raffle
Purchase early tickets here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/lcdw2026gala
Campaign Academy
Communications: Walk Card
We will discuss campaign messaging and the basics of creating a candidate walk card.
Sign up now! There are only 35 spots available per session.
Individuals that attend 4/5 sessions are eligible to be campaign mentors for the municipal election; will be partnered with a candidate in the municipal election to provide support and advice
Stitch N Bitch
Come join LCDW members and friends at our Stitch ‘n’ Bitch events. We have a wide variety of feminist coloring pages and other craft projects to work on. Feel free to bring your own project or just show up and enjoy good conversation with incredible women!
This event takes place at the LCDW Office. 10 N Lake St Suite 101 Grayslake, IL
Outreach Committee Interest Meeting
Interested in getting more involved with LCDW?
Join us for an Outreach Committee Interest Meeting to learn more about the committee and how you can help LCDW connect with our communities, build relationships, and expand our outreach efforts.
📅 Monday, September 14
⏰ 7:00–8:00 PM
📍 LCDW Office
Whether you’ve volunteered with us before or are looking for a new way to get involved, we’d love to have you join us!
Sorry We're Booked Book Club
Ready to talk books, discover your next great read, and connect with fellow book lovers? Join Lake County Democratic Women for the kickoff of Sorry, We’re Booked!
This is a go-at-your-own-pace book club—there’s no assigned book and no pressure to keep up! Bring whatever you're currently reading, a book you've been meaning to read, a favorite you'd love to recommend, or simply come ready for suggestions if you're between books.
This is a space to share, uplift, connect, and get inspired through the stories and ideas we love.
Wednesday, September 9
7-9p,
LCDW Office
Come as you are, bring a book (or don't!)
Postcards for Progress: Write Postcards to Swing States
Postcards for Progress!
Join Lake County Democratic Women for postcard writing sessions to help support voter outreach in swing states!
We’ll gather for three Saturday sessions to write postcards, connect with fellow volunteers, and put our grassroots energy to work. Come to one, two, or all three! The first one is after our September meeting.
Saturdays, September 5, 12 & 19
11:00 AM–2:00 PM
LCDW Office
No experience necessary! We’ll provide the details and materials you need to get started.
Come write a few postcards or stay for the whole session. Every card counts!
Postage stamp donations are needed! Please bring them with or drop them off at the LCDW office
LCDW September Meeting
Join Us for Our September Monthly Meeting!
Meet the Candidates We’re Supporting!
Join us Saturday, September 5 for a special LCDW monthly meeting featuring our local endorsed candidates!
Hear directly from our candidates about the communities they serve, the issues they care about, how you can support their campaigns, and what LCDW’s endorsement means to them.
Then stick around for breakout conversations and Q&A to connect with candidates one-on-one and learn more about their campaigns. We’ll also have district maps available!
We will be hearing from Brandon Ewing, Jose Martinez, Mary Mesa, Nicki Sullivan, and a representative for Marah Altenberg.
Stitch N Bitch
Come join LCDW members and friends at our Stitch ‘n’ Bitch events. We have a wide variety of feminist coloring pages and other craft projects to work on. Feel free to bring your own project or just show up and enjoy good conversation with incredible women!
This event takes place at the LCDW Office. 10 N Lake St Suite 101 Grayslake, IL
Campaign Academy
Field: Canvassing and Target Universes
We will learn best practices for door knocking and connecting with specific groups of voters.
Sign up now! There are only 35 spots available per session.
Individuals that attend 4/5 sessions are eligible to be campaign mentors for the municipal election; will be partnered with a candidate in the municipal election to provide support and advice
Stitch N Bitch
Come join LCDW members and friends at our Stitch ‘n’ Bitch events. We have a wide variety of feminist coloring pages and other craft projects to work on. Feel free to bring your own project or just show up and enjoy good conversation with incredible women!
This event takes place at the LCDW Office. 10 N Lake St Suite 101 Grayslake, IL
Campaign Academy
Campaigns 101: Municipals and Campaign Plans
We will discuss running for office in the April 2027 municipal election and learn how to develop a basic campaign strategy.
Sign up now! There are only 35 spots available per session.
Individuals that attend 4/5 sessions are eligible to be campaign mentors for the municipal election; will be partnered with a candidate in the municipal election to provide support and advice
Stitch N Bitch
Come join LCDW members and friends at our Stitch ‘n’ Bitch events. We have a wide variety of feminist coloring pages and other craft projects to work on. Feel free to bring your own project or just show up and enjoy good conversation with incredible women!
This event takes place at the LCDW Office. 10 N Lake St Suite 101 Grayslake, IL
LCDW August Meeting
Join Us for Our August Monthly Meeting!
Lake County Democratic Women is pleased to welcome Pat Davenport, Chief Executive Officer of A Safe Place, as the featured speaker at our monthly meeting on Saturday, August 1, from 10:00–11:00 a.m.
Pat will share insights into the vital work A Safe Place does to support survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking, promote prevention through education, and advocate for safer communities. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about the organization's impact and how we can work together to support individuals and families across Lake County.
We hope you'll join us for this informative and inspiring conversation!
This event takes place at the LCDW Office: 10 N Lake St, Suite 101, Grayslake, IL
Precinct Committeeperson Bootcamp
Ready to make a real impact in your community?
Join us for our Precinct Committeeperson Bootcamp hosted by Lake County Democratic Women! This training is perfect for current precinct committeepersons—or anyone interested in stepping up to support Democratic candidates and strengthen our local party.
Sunday, July 12th at 1 PM LCDW Office: 10 N Lake St, Suite 101
Please RSVP here
Learn how you can get involved, build connections, and help drive change right here in Lake County.
Let’s grow our grassroots power—together!
Stitch N Bitch
Come join LCDW members and friends at our Stitch ‘n’ Bitch events. We have a wide variety of feminist coloring pages and other craft projects to work on. Feel free to bring your own project or just show up and enjoy good conversation with incredible women!
This event takes place at the LCDW Office. 10 N Lake St Suite 101 Grayslake, IL
Stitch N Bitch
Come join LCDW members and friends at our Stitch ‘n’ Bitch events. We have a wide variety of feminist coloring pages and other craft projects to work on. Feel free to bring your own project or just show up and enjoy good conversation with incredible women!
This event takes place at the LCDW Office. 10 N Lake St Suite 101 Grayslake, IL
LCDW june Meeting
Join us for our monthly membership meeting on Saturday, June 6th at 10 AM!
Join us for a legislative update and conversation on current legislation and public policy, led by elected officials.
This event takes place at the LCDW Office: 10 N Lake St, Suite 101, Grayslake, IL