Join Rep. Moeller for a Coffee Shop Stop on Monday, July 8th from 11 am to noon. We will meet at Blue Box Café in Elgin, located at 176 E. Chicago St. These stops are a great opportunity to stay connected. Come prepared with questions and concerns to have a conversation with Rep. Moeller
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CONTACT: Carolyn Bird Salazar, Chair, kcdw@kcdwomen.com
Kane County Democratic Women “Women & Power Speakers Series” Hosts A Panel Discussion Entitled “Immigration 101: A Path Forward in Illinois and Why It Matters”
ST. CHARLES, June 28, 2024 – The Kane County Democratic Women (KCDW) will host a forum entitled “Immigration 101: A Path Forward in Illinois and Why It Matters” on Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Geneva Public Library, 227 S. 7th St., Geneva, IL. The purpose of the forum is to bring the community together to learn from experts about the laws & policies that make up our immigration system, its history, and the current challenges and opportunities. The panel consists of a moderator and 4 speakers.
- Moderator: Dr. Sandy López, Director of the Undocumented Student Resource Center at NIU and a board member of the IL Latino Council on Higher Education.
- Marlén Romero Garcia, Esq. Immigration attorney for the YMCA in Elgin. Marlén’s passion is assisting immigrants as they traverse our immigration system.
- Dianha Ortega-Ehreth, Executive Director of Centro de Información. Centro provides immigration services and community resources, including food assistance.
- Maya Piña, Director at Casa Michoacan Elgin, a bi-national nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the welfare and empowerment of the Latinx community.
- Farah Chalisa, Esq. Chicago attorney who handles employment discrimination and human rights litigation. She volunteers as the legal advisor for Empowering Women.
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 Restaurant in North Aurora and Carmina’s Restaurant in Elgin.
Join us for our monthly meetings on the fourth Tuesday of each month. We discuss township politics, election events, candidates, as well as committee initiatives. These meetings are open to the public.
Hybrid meetings starting in February 2023. 40 people allowed in person. Zoom for attendees beyond that. Details coming soon.
Put your knowledge to the test and flex your mental muscles at our Trivia Night Fundraiser for Ricky Rivard for County Board!
Join us for an evening of friendly competition, laughter, and brain teasers on July 25th at 5 pm at Aurelio’s Pizza in Geneva. Gather your smartest friends and form a team to battle it out for trivia glory!
Here’s what awaits:
- Family-friendly night of fun
- Rounds of challenging trivia across a variety of topics
- Pizza and drinks included
- Prizes for the top teams and most creative team name
So, mark your calendars and get ready to prove you’re the smartest team in Kane County!
Tickets: $25 per person (team discounts available!)
Get your tickets now at VoteRicky.com or by following the link below.
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/trivia12
Sponsorships include a table for a team for the event and special recognition
Don’t miss out on this fun and rewarding event!
Join the Young Democrats of Kane County at our monthly meeting, held on the fourth Friday of every month.
While most meetings will be in-person, three will be virtual each year. (Meetings in February, July, and December are virtual.)
Email Casey@kaneyoungdems.com for info.
July 30 fundraiser to support Dr. Silva for Coroner
Join us for a fundraiser in support of Dr. Silva for Coroner. We need your help to continue getting Dr. Silva’s message to the voters in Kane County. Your support will help us send more mailers, put out more yard signs, and knock on more doors so that Dr. Silva will be the first Latina elected to countywide office in Kane County!
Fundraiser to Support Penny Wegman for Kane County Auditor
$40 per person
Buy tickets at https://www.pennywegman.com/
We are so excited for you to see our new campaign headquarters located in downtown West Dundee!
Meet Suzanne, Enjoy Food and Refreshments,
Bring Your Friends!
