The Kane County Democratoc Women present a forum on off-target damage caused by herbicide drift from agricultural and lawn applications. Why drift happens, how to identify herbicide damage in your environment, and what can and can’t be done to stop it.
Featured Speakers
Sue Styer
Retired Science Teacher
Patsy Hirsch
Community Garden Advisor
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The Kane County Democratic Women (KCDW) will host a forum on “The Environmental Drift!” on Thursday, July 27, 2023, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Kane County Government Center, Building A, 719 S. Batavia Ave., Geneva, IL.
The purpose of the forum is to bring the community together to create awareness of herbicides and lawn applications that are sprayed in the environment and signs that these chemicals are drifting into other areas and affecting vegetable gardens, trees, and native plants and possibly our health. The presentation will include PowerPoint slides that show the effects of herbicides, and attendees will learn about the broken regulatory system and ways community members can advocate for change. Several weeks later, a tour of the speaker’s property is available to see firsthand the effects of chemical drift on keystone oak trees that are 100 to 200 years old. Our forum speakers include:
- Sue Styer: Sue grew up in a family of gardeners. She is a retired science teacher who teaches local community classes on gardening and composting as a volunteer. Sue grows vegetables and native plants and does natural areas restoration.
- Patti Hirsch: Patti grew up on a family dairy farm that also raised vegetables. Patti volunteers at a local community garden where she teaches people how to grow their own food and how to compost, while helping them to reconnect with nature through natural areas restoration activities.
The forum is free and open to the public. Questions regarding the Women & Power Speaker Series or the Kane County Democratic Women can be sent to KCDW Chair, Carolyn Bird Salazar at kcdw@kcdwomen.com
ABOUT THE KANE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC WOMEN: The mission of the KCDW is to harness the political power of Democratic women to create positive social change through engagement, education, and empowerment. Meetings are open to the public and held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. They alternate between Oak Street Bar and Grill Restaurant in North Aurora and Carmina’s Mexican Restaurant in Elgin.
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi invites you to join him for his August town hall at Gilberts Village Hall at 87 Galligan Road in
Gilberts on Wednesday, August 2nd at 6:00pm.
Lauren Underwood will be hosting a town hall in Aurora.
Thursday, August 10 at 5:30 p.m.
Doors Open: 5:00 p.m.
Aurora East High School Auditorium
500 Tomcat Ln, Aurora, IL 60505
I want to invite you to join me for my town hall at the Boys and Girls Club at 735 Martin Drive, South Elgin, IL 60177 on Friday, September 15th at 1:00pm. You can RSVP to attend here. I look forward to seeing you then.
Join Congressman Krishnamoorthi for a town hall meeting in St. Charles. This will be an opportunity for constituents to engage directly with the Congressman regarding issues of importance.
The event will be held at the St. Charles Municipal Building (2 E. Main Street) on Thursday, October 5th; 6:00-7:15pm
The Kane County Democratic Women are excited to share our upcoming healthcare panel discussion, “What the Health?” on Sat. Oct. 21st at the Batavia Public Library 10:00 AM -12:00 Noon.
We will examine how COVID exposed existing inequities in the US healthcare system, revealing the ongoing need to improve and reform healthcare access in order to achieve health equity, including the Social Determinants of Health and the intersection of current social issues, such as Addiction, Aging, Climate Justice, Debt, Disability Rights, Domestic Violence, Gun Violence, Jobs, Immigration, Housing, Inflation, LGBTQ+ Rights, Mental Health, Poverty, Racism, and Reproductive Rights, as they relate to healthcare disparity.
This is a great opportunity to ask an expert panel questions like:
How can we improve access to healthcare by eliminating barriers for patients, and healthcare providers?
Why is our US healthcare system so complicated and dysfunctional for families, and society as a whole?
Who is affected the most by current inequities in healthcare?
When did healthcare become so expensive in the US?
https://www.kcdwomen.com/2023/09/kcdw-hosts-what-the-healthforum/
Join Congressman Foster, Kane County Energy and Environmental Committee Chair Mavis Bates, and local environmental groups for the Climate Town Hall at the St. Charles Public Library! We’re bringing together passionate individuals to discuss the pressing issue of climate change. This in-person event will take place at 1 South 6th Avenue, St. Charles, IL 60174. Come and be a part of the conversation as we explore solutions, share ideas, and raise awareness about the environment. Together, we can make a difference!
Please join us for the DPI Latino Engagement Tour Stop with Lisa Hernandez, Chairwoman of the Democratic Party of Illinois. This is an exceptional opportunity to engage with our DPI team and learn more about the current direction of our party.
During this event, you will have the chance to hear Chairwoman Lisa Hernandez speak about her leadership role within the Democratic Party of Illinois and her commitment to advancing progressive values in our great state. She will share insights into the party’s goals, current initiatives, and future plans, offering a unique perspective on the political landscape.
In addition to a presentation by DPI staff, there will be a Q&A session where attendees can ask Chairwoman Hernandez and staff questions directly. This interactive segment provides an opportunity to delve deeper into key issues and gain valuable insights into how the Democratic Party support your region’s priorities.
The meet and greet portion of the event will allow attendees to personally connect with Chairwoman Lisa Hernandez. Take this opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations, share your thoughts, and discuss matters that are important to you and your community. It’s a chance to network with fellow attendees who are equally passionate about politics and community engagement.
Whether you are a dedicated party member, a community leader, or simply someone interested in the political landscape of Illinois, this event promises to be an enriching and inspiring experience. Chairwoman Lisa Hernandez’s knowledge, experience, and dedication to public service make her a compelling figure, and this event will undoubtedly leave you feeling energized and motivated.
At 12:30pm CT on Monday, December 4th, Raja Krishnamoorthi will be hosting a virtual town hall with local experts on the ongoing youth mental health epidemic, how best to address it, and what steps parents, health care professionals, and policymakers can take to help those in need.
Following the onset of the pandemic, awareness to do more to address America’s mental health crisis, particularly in teens and young people, has risen, but there is still more to be done at all levels, particularly as we confront the related substance abuse challenges facing our nation. You can RSVP to the town hall here.
US Congressional Districts 6 and 11 Candidate Forum
Wed. Jan. 24th, 6PM in-person & Zoom
https://facebook.com/events/s/congressional-forum-for-il-dis/7410304742353256/
Nichols Library
200 W Jefferson Ave. Naperville, IL
This forum will also be presented via Zoom:
https://bit.ly/1-24-Congressional-Forum.
Invitees:
District 6 – Sean Casten, Mahnoor Ahmed and Charles Hughes
District 11 – Bill Foster and Qasim Rashid.
We will have a robust discussion on issues facing our communities that will offer a unique opportunity for our voters to learn more about the candidates and their legislative priorities.
Please submit questions to winfielddems@gmail.com prior to January 23rd at 7pm. Fifteen minutes will be reserved at end of forum for questions from the audience.
Please fill in this survey:
https://bit.ly/11-and-6-Cong-survey.
Forum Protocols:
1. This is a FORUM. The definition of a forum is to ask all candidates the same question and hear their response in 2 minutes or less per candidate.
2. The questions were curated with input from citizens via email over the last ten days. We have made every attempt to ask pointed, thought-provoking, and unbiased questions that will cover a multitude of issues.
3. We will round-robin all questions between candidates so each candidate can go first.
4. Interrupting the candidates will not be tolerated, and you will be asked to leave. It’s important to allow them to get their message out.
5. The organizers will be recording the meeting and will publish it.
6. We want to bring similar events to the voting public in the future. We appreciate your cooperation in making this a courteous, informative, and dignified event.
