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Mar
28
Mon
2022
Mutual Ground Donation Drive @ Various Locations
Mar 28 – Apr 29 all-day

State Rep. Barbara Hernandez and State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit have partnered to collect donations for Mutual Ground!

Donations will be accepted beginning Monday, March 28th through Friday, April 29th. Donations needed include:

– men and women’s slippers (new or in very good condition)

– men and women’s pajama sets (new or in very good condition)

– XL towels (new)

– gas cards – should be donated directly to Mutual Ground

– Uber/Lyft gift cards  – should be donated directly to Mutual Ground

– glass cleaner

– laundry detergent

– toilet paper

*Note, gift cards and monetary donations will be accepted, but please donate those directly to Mutual Ground.

Drop off locations:

Office of State Representative Barbara Hernandez

540 W Galena Blvd, Aurora, IL 60506

Open: Mon. – Thur. 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

 

Office of State Representative Stephanie Kifowit

1677 Montgomery Rd, Aurora, IL 60504

Open: Mon. – Thur. 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Fri. 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

 

Mutual Ground

418 Oak Ave, Aurora, IL 60506

Open: 24 hours

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May
3
Tue
2022
Older Americans Month Virtual Town Halls with Congresswoman Underwood @ Virtual
May 3 @ 9:30 am
Help spread the word to your friends, family, and members of your retiree group and encourage them to join the Illinois Alliance for Retired Americans as we host two Older Americans Month Virtual Town Halls w/special guests Congresswoman Lauren Underwood and Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky!
Older Americans Month Virtual Town Halls:
Congresswoman Lauren Underwood: May 3rd, 9:30am 
Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky: May 9th, 11:00am

We will honor Congresswoman Underwood and Congresswoman Schakowsky with the 2022 Alliance for Retired Americans Retiree Hero Award for their flawless voting records on issues impacting seniors and workers, and will hear from them the challenges and opportunities for our priorities in Congress.

We’ll also be joined by movement leaders from the Alliance for Retired Americans, Caring Across Generations, and Citizen Action IL who will share what you can do to help advance investment in our nation’s care infrastructure, push back against threats to Social Security, and mobilize to move lawmakers to take action to lower the cost of prescription drugs!
May
11
Wed
2022
Anna Moeller Town Hall @ Gail Borden Library - Elgin Room
May 11 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join Rep. Anna Moeller in the Elgin Room at the Main Branch of the Gail Borden Library to hear about the latest session in Springfield.

We will be joined by Officer Edwin Alva of the Elgin Police Department for an update on public safety in our communities.

Come share your questions and concerns about key issues or join us via Facebook Live.

Anna Moeller Post Session Town Hall

May
20
Fri
2022
Adopt A Highway Cleanup
May 20 @ 5:00 pm

The Kane County Democrats will be doing our annual Adopt a Highway cleanup on May 20th at 5:00pm. Pizza and light snacks will be provided beforehand.

Please meet at Steve’s house, 1707 Patricia Lane St Charles, and after pizza, we will clean the west side of Kirk Rd between Division and Main St in St Charles. We will have garbage bags and gloves. Dress appropriately for the weather. It is NOT rain or shine, but baring that we will be good to go.

Please RSVP with Steve for purposes of food.

May
21
Sat
2022
Elgin Township Democrats Community Blood Drive @ Side Street Studio Arts
May 21 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Elgin Township Democrats Community Blood Drive Saturday, May 21, 2022 | 10am – 2pm

Blood Drive Location
Side Street Studio Arts
15 Ziegler Drive
Elgin, IL 60120

Blood drive will take place in the first floor gallery.

To schedule an appointment go to www.versiti.org/IL, call (800) 7TO-GIVE or contact verntepe@gmail.com.

Every donation impacts and saves up to 3 lives !!!

Photo I.D. required.

Helpful tip: Make sure to eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of water before donating.

Donate to versiti for a chance to win a $75 e-gift card, so you can stream your favorite movie or download the latest game!

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May
28
Sat
2022
Enough is Enough Gun Sense Rally @ Downtown Geneva
May 28 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
In light of the recent mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas we must come together and rally for our elected officials to take action and put an end to the daily gun violence throughout our country. Enough is enough.
Join us this Saturday at the Kane County Courthouse in downtown Geneva as we hear from local elected officials, activists, and residents committed to ending this cycle of gun violence.
What You Can Do Right Now
1. Make sure you are registered to vote at your current address
2. Vote for Gun Sense Candidates early or on June 28th
3. Join Moms Demand Action by texting READY to 64433
4. Contact your elected officials and encourage them to vote for SENSIBLE gun legislation

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Jun
4
Sat
2022
Free Veterans’ Breakfast with Rep Hirschauer @ VFW Post 6791
Jun 4 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Representative Hirschauer is a member of the Illinois House of Representatives Veterans’ Affairs Committee. She is inviting local veterans to share their thoughts on legislation and how it affects military veterans, their families, and communities, over breakfast at the VFW in West Chicago.

Seats are still available, but the favor of an RSVP is requested via registration form or a call (331-465-9661) or email to the office by Friday afternoon.

Veterans Breakfast Hirschauer

Jun
7
Tue
2022
Rep Hirschauer Spring Town Hall Meeting @ Zoom
Jun 7 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join Representative Hirschauer for an End of Session update. Learn about her sponsored or co-sponsored bills that passed, how she and her office are supporting the people of the 49th, and upcoming events and opportunities.

Click here to register

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Jun
12
Sun
2022
2022 Aurora Pride Parade @ Downtown Aurora
Jun 12 @ 12:00 pm

Join the Kane County Democrats and the Aurora Township Democrats for this year’s Pride Parade through downtown Aurora! Bring your signs, your rainbow gear and get ready to march in this fun and high-energy showing of love!

Please contact Deb Fisher if you are interested in joining the group to march. She will be sending out more information as the date draws nearer.

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Jun
26
Sun
2022
2022 Swedish Days Parade @ Downtown Geneva
Jun 26 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Join the Kane County Democrats this summer and march with us in the annual Swedish Days Parade! Lineup begins at noon and step-off is at 1:00pm. More information will be forthcoming.

Please bring Dem-friendly signs, wave your American flags, and bring candy to hand out to the kiddos!