BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//69.175.87.90//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.26.9// CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-FROM-URL:https://www.kanedems.org X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Chicago BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Chicago BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20231105T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 RDATE:20241103T020000 TZNAME:CST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20240310T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 RDATE:20250309T020000 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-4048@www.kanedems.org DTSTAMP:20240328T183521Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Demonstration CONTACT:Mobilize - see event details DESCRIPTION:
This Saturday\, May 8th from 1-4pm\, the NAACP\, LWV\, NCJW and others will march to bring awareness to voter suppression happening al l across the country. We will have a number of speakers including Sean Cas ten\, Bill Foster\, other federal office holders\, and civil rights era le aders.
\nCan Voting and Integrity Still Be Used in the Same Sentence?
\nJoin Kane County Democratic Women in the Meado ws Community Room at the Gail Borden Library for a discussion on election integrity. William Muck\, Professor of Political Science at North Central College in Naperville\, Illinois\, and Brian Pollock\, representing Jack C unningham\, Kane County Clerk\, are the featured speakers.
\nRegistr ation for this free event is preferred\, but not required. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ever y-vote-counts-can-voting-integrity-still-be-used-in-same-sentence-tickets- 190543760517
\n\nBefore I decided to go to school for politi cal science\, I was on my way to go towards pastry school. Bring your kids and join me and Alive Center in Aurora on Wed\, December 15th from 4pm-5p m\, and let’s have an informal meeting with a few pastries I will personal ly make.
\nAntes de que decidiera ir a la escuela de ciencias políti cas\, estaba en camino de ir a la escuela de pastelería. Traiga a sus hijo s y únase a mí y al Alive Center en Aurora el miércoles 15 de diciembre de 4pm a 5pm\, y tengamos una reunión informal con algunos pasteles que prep araré personalmente.
\n DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211215T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211215T170000 LOCATION:Alive Center @ 78 S LaSalle St. Aurora SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Politics & Pastries with Rep Hernandez URL:https://www.kanedems.org/event/politics-pastries-with-rep-hernandez/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.kanedems.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /12/unnamed-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.kanedems.org/wp- content/uploads/2021/12/unnamed-300x300.png\;300\;300\;1\,large\;https://w ww.kanedems.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/unnamed-1024x1024.png\;1024\;10 24\;1\,full\;https://www.kanedems.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/unnamed.p ng\;1080\;1080\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-4376@www.kanedems.org DTSTAMP:20240328T183521Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Educational Event\,Legislative Event CONTACT:847-841-7130\; staterepmoeller@gmail.com DESCRIPTION:Meet with Repr esentative Anna Moeller at the Center City Apartments where she will addre ss what Springfield is doing for seniors\, long-term care\, and housing. A lso come share your questions and concerns about policy and Illinois.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220131T120000 LOCATION:Center City Apartments @ 156 Division St. Elgin SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:A Conversation with Anne Moeller URL:https://www.kanedems.org/event/a-conversation-with-anne-moeller/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.kanedems.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /01/02e9797a-7986-a6e1-227a-33f4d8cfe97e-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\ ;https://www.kanedems.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/02e9797a-7986-a6e1-22 7a-33f4d8cfe97e-194x300.png\;194\;300\;1\,large\;https://www.kanedems.org/ wp-content/uploads/2022/01/02e9797a-7986-a6e1-227a-33f4d8cfe97e.png\;528\; 816\; X-INSTANT-EVENT:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-4898@www.kanedems.org DTSTAMP:20240328T183521Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Educational Event CONTACT:go.niu.edu/SC2022 DESCRIPTION:The American Constitu tion Society (ACS) Chicago Chapter will be hosting a judicial candidates f orum this coming Thursday for the three candidates running in the Democrat ic Party Primary for the Illinois Supreme Court 2nd District. We are proud to co-host this forum with ACS’s law student chapter from Northern Illino is University College of Law. Please zoom in this Thursday at 7:00pm to le arn more about the candidates running for a seat on the Illinois Supreme C ourt for our area.
\n DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220414T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220414T203000 LOCATION:NIU @ Altgeld Hall Room 315 or Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:IL 2nd Dist Supreme Court Democratic Judicial Candidate Forum URL:https://www.kanedems.org/event/il-2nd-dist-supreme-court-democratic-jud icial-candidate-forum/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.kanedems.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /04/candidate-forum-flyer-4-14-22-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https: //www.kanedems.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/candidate-forum-flyer-4-14-2 2-300x251.jpg\;300\;251\;1\,large\;https://www.kanedems.org/wp-content/upl oads/2022/04/candidate-forum-flyer-4-14-22.jpg\;940\;788\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-4916@www.kanedems.org DTSTAMP:20240328T183521Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Educational Event\,Social Event CONTACT:630.270.1848\; bit.ly/auroraearthday DESCRIPTION:Please join State Repr esentative Barbara Hernandez and the Fox Valley Park District for an Earth Day Clean-Up Event!
\nThis event will take place on Satur day\, April 23rd from 11am to 1pm at Gregory Island Park:
\n100-140 E Indian Trail Rd
\nNorth Aurora\, IL 60542.
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Trash bags\, latex/nitrile gloves\, and light ref reshments will be provided. This is a great volunteer opportunity to help clean one of our local parks\, all help is welcome!
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Please RSVP here:
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Questions? Feel free to call ou r office at 630.270.1848
\n\nTickets: http://bit.ly/auroraearthday.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220423T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220423T130000 LOCATION:Gregory Island Park @ 100-140 E Indian Trail Rd.\, North Aurora SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Earth Day Clean-Up with Rep. Hernandez & Fox Valley Park District URL:https://www.kanedems.org/event/earth-day-clean-up-with-rep-hernandez-fo x-valley-park-district/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.kanedems.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /04/Earth-Day-Clean-Up-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.kaned ems.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Earth-Day-Clean-Up-300x300.jpg\;300\;30 0\;1\,large\;https://www.kanedems.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Earth-Day -Clean-Up.jpg\;843\;843\; X-TICKETS-URL:http://bit.ly/auroraearthday END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-5030@www.kanedems.org DTSTAMP:20240328T183521Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Community Support\,Educational Event\,Town Hall M eeting CONTACT:Krystle Able\; (309) 831-5284\; Kable@Illinoisretiredamericans.org\ ; http://tinyurl.com/2022oam DESCRIPTION:We will honor Congresswoman Underwood and Congresswoman Schakowsky with the 2022 Alliance for Retired Americans Reti ree Hero Award for their flawless voting records on issues impacting senio rs and workers\, and will hear from them the challenges and opportunities for our priorities in Congress.
Tickets: http://tinyurl. com/2022oam.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220503T093000 LOCATION:Virtual @ RSVP for web address SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Older Americans Month Virtual Town Halls with Congresswoman Underwo od URL:https://www.kanedems.org/event/older-americans-month-virtual-town-halls -with-congresswoman-underwood/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-TICKETS-URL:http://tinyurl.com/2022oam X-INSTANT-EVENT:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-5052@www.kanedems.org DTSTAMP:20240328T183521Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Educational Event\,Legislative Event\,Town Hall M eeting CONTACT:(847) 841-7130\; staterepmoeller@gmail.com DESCRIPTION:Join Rep. Anna Moeller in the Elgin Room at the Main Branch of the Gail Borden Library t o hear about the latest session in Springfield.
\nWe will be joined by Officer Edwin Alva of the Elgin Police Department for an update on publ ic safety in our communities.
\nCome share your questions and concer ns about key issues or join us via Facebook Live.
\n DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220511T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220511T190000 LOCATION:Gail Borden Library - Elgin Room @ 270 N. Grove Avenue\, Elgin SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Anna Moeller Town Hall URL:https://www.kanedems.org/event/anna-moeller-town-hall/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.kanedems.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /05/950fd1fc-8312-c047-f4ff-5e6ff772b663-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\ ;https://www.kanedems.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/950fd1fc-8312-c047-f4 ff-5e6ff772b663-225x300.png\;225\;300\;1\,large\;https://www.kanedems.org/ wp-content/uploads/2022/05/950fd1fc-8312-c047-f4ff-5e6ff772b663-768x1024.p ng\;768\;1024\;1\,full\;https://www.kanedems.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/0 5/950fd1fc-8312-c047-f4ff-5e6ff772b663.png\;2700\;3599\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-5070@www.kanedems.org DTSTAMP:20240328T183521Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Community Support\,Demonstration CONTACT:https://fb.me/e/2uODIrGBf DESCRIPTION:https://fb.me/e/2uODIrGBf
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220528T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220528T140000 LOCATION:Downtown Geneva @ 100 S 3rd St\, Geneva SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Enough is Enough Gun Sense Rally URL:https://www.kanedems.org/event/enough-is-enough-gun-sense-rally/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.kanedems.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /05/Gun-Sense-Rally-2-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.kanede ms.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Gun-Sense-Rally-2-212x300.png\;212\;300\ ;1\,large\;https://www.kanedems.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Gun-Sense-R ally-2-724x1024.png\;724\;1024\;1\,full\;https://www.kanedems.org/wp-conte nt/uploads/2022/05/Gun-Sense-Rally-2.png\;1414\;2000\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-5141@www.kanedems.org DTSTAMP:20240328T183521Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Demonstration CONTACT:Arad Chaim Boxenbaum DESCRIPTION:In light of the mass shooting in Highland Park\, we are once again called to join in solidarity. Join us at the Kane County Courthouse in Downtown Geneva this Wednesday night for a candlelight vigil with speakers including elected officials\, candidates\, and activists.
\nThis gun violence has to stop\, and we cannot keep saying “it can’t happen here” because Highland Park is just a drive away and what happened there can happen here. We need change and to make our vo ices heard. Enough is enough.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220706T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220706T210000 LOCATION:Kane County Courthouse @ 100 S 3rd St\, Geneva\, IL 60134 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Geneva Enough is Enough Vigil URL:https://www.kanedems.org/event/geneva-enough-is-enough-vigil/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.kanedems.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /07/candlelight-vigil-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.kanede ms.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/candlelight-vigil-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\ ;1\,large\;https://www.kanedems.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/candlelight -vigil-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.kanedems.org/wp-conte nt/uploads/2022/07/candlelight-vigil.jpg\;1200\;800\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-5137@www.kanedems.org DTSTAMP:20240328T183521Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Community Support\,Educational Event\,Legislative Event CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Ple ase join Meridian Health & State Representative Barbara Hernandez for an A urora Community Health Fair on Saturday\, July 9th from 11am to 3pm at the Prisco Community Center\, Room 104.
\n\nThe Kane County Democra
tic Women (KCDW) of IL are hosting a forum on Planned Parenthood and the f
uture of Roe
\nWhen: Thursday\, October 13 7:00 PM
\nWhere: Hick
ory Knolls Discovery Center\, 3795 Campton Hills Drive\, Saint Charles IL\
, 60175
Aurora GOTV and Workers’ Rights Amendment Rally
\nPainters Local 30\, 1905 Sequoia Dr. Aurora\, IL 60506
\nRSVP at: https://pdc30.redpodium.com/gotv22
\n\nTickets: https://pdc3 0.redpodium.com/gotv22.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221105T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221105T150000 LOCATION:Painters Local 30 @ 1905 Sequoia Dr. Aurora\, IL 60506 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Aurora GOTV and Workers’ Rights Amendment Rally URL:https://www.kanedems.org/event/aurora-gotv-and-workers-rights-amendment -rally/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.kanedems.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /11/GOTV_Rall-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.kanedems.org/w p-content/uploads/2022/11/GOTV_Rall-300x251.jpg\;300\;251\;1\,large\;https ://www.kanedems.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/GOTV_Rall.jpg\;940\;788\; X-TICKETS-URL:https://pdc30.redpodium.com/gotv22 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-5697@www.kanedems.org DTSTAMP:20240328T183521Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Demonstration CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Join Northwest Democrati c Organizations For a Rally to Tell Republicans: NO CUTS to Social Securit y\, Medicare\, Medicaid & Education
\n\nTickets: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqBbxR5t7rDRi NQnWAnkKfPCxjk9baDN3ezFnqFpdI0eHWnA/viewform.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230216T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230216T183000 LOCATION:Belvedere Events & Banquets @ 1170 W Devon Ave\, Elk Grove Village \, IL 60007 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:NO CUTS to Social Security\, Medicare\, Medicaid & Education URL:https://www.kanedems.org/event/no-cuts-to-social-security-medicare-medi caid-education/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.kanedems.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /02/No-cuts-to-social-security-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://w ww.kanedems.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/No-cuts-to-social-security-300x 207.png\;300\;207\;1\,large\;https://www.kanedems.org/wp-content/uploads/2 023/02/No-cuts-to-social-security-1024x707.png\;1024\;707\;1\,full\;https: //www.kanedems.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/No-cuts-to-social-security.p ng\;1152\;795\; X-TICKETS-URL:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqBbxR5t7rDRiNQnWAn kKfPCxjk9baDN3ezFnqFpdI0eHWnA/viewform END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-5650@www.kanedems.org DTSTAMP:20240328T183521Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Demonstration CONTACT:Steve Bruesewitz\; 630-254-8683\; stevebreeze12@gmail.com DESCRIPTION:The Saint Charles Democrats will be Entry Number 63< /strong> in this year’s parade.
\nOur line up point is on 4th St bet ween Walnut and Illinois Ave. This is on the West side of the river\, for those not familiar with St Charles. Look for all the happy enthusiastic De mocrats!
\nFor the safety of our parade\, you may hand out candy how ever\, throwing of any item is NOT permitted.
\nPlease plan on arriv ing at 12:30 p.m. Only parade vehicles & units are allowed in the line-up area. All drop-offs must be made outside the line-up area off Illinois str eet or south 7th street.
\nThe parade will step off at 2:00 p.m. SHA RP.
\nWe’re looking forward to seeing you on Saturday\, March 11th!< /p> DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230311T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230311T160000 LOCATION:Saint Charles\, IL SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:St Patrick’s Day Parade in St Charles URL:https://www.kanedems.org/event/st-patricks-day-parade-in-st-charles/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-5854@www.kanedems.org DTSTAMP:20240328T183521Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Educational Event\,KCDW CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:
A Discussion of the Politiciz ation of Education.
\nPlease join our discussion on the current climate of education and what influences are driving how our chil dren today are being educated for tomorrow.
\n DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230422T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230422T113000 LOCATION:Gail Borden Library @ 270 N. Grove Ave.\, Elgin\, IL 60120 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:KCDW School of Thought Forum URL:https://www.kanedems.org/event/kcdw-forum/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.kanedems.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /02/KCDW-Conference-Flyer-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.ka nedems.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/KCDW-Conference-Flyer-300x169.png\;3 00\;169\;1\,large\;https://www.kanedems.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/KCD W-Conference-Flyer-1024x576.png\;1024\;576\;1\,full\;https://www.kanedems. org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/KCDW-Conference-Flyer.png\;1200\;675\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-6009@www.kanedems.org DTSTAMP:20240328T183521Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Demonstration CONTACT:auroratwpdemcc@gmail.com\; https://www.facebook.com/auroratownshipd emocrats/ DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230611T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230611T140000 LOCATION:Aurora SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Aurora Pride Parade URL:https://www.kanedems.org/event/aurora-pride-parade/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-5855@www.kanedems.org DTSTAMP:20240328T183521Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Educational Event\,KCDW CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:The Kane County Democra toc Women present a forum on off-target damage caused by herbicide drift f rom agricultural and lawn applications. Why drift happens\, how to identif y herbicide damage in your environment\, and what can and can’t be done to stop it.
\nSue Styer\nRetired Science Teacher
\nPatsy Hirsch
\nCommunity Garden Advisor
RSVP on Facebook
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1302874343646122/
Th e Kane County Democratic Women (KCDW) will host a forum on “The Environmen tal 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.\, Gen eva\, IL.
\nThe purpose of the forum is to bring the community toget her to create awareness of herbicides and lawn applications that are spray ed in the environment and signs that these chemicals are drifting into oth er areas and affecting vegetable gardens\, trees\, and native plants and p ossibly our health. The presentation will include PowerPoint slides that s how the effects of herbicides\, and attendees will learn about the broken regulatory system and ways community members can advocate for change. Seve ral weeks later\, a tour of the speaker’s property is available to see fir sthand the effects of chemical drift on keystone oak trees that are 100 to 200 years old. Our forum speakers include:
\nThe forum is free and open to the public. Questions reg arding the Women & Power Speaker Series or the Kane County Democratic Wome n can be sent to KCDW Chair\, Carolyn Bird Salazar at kcdw@kcdwomen.com
\nABOUT THE KANE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC WOMEN: The mission of the KC DW is to harness the political power of Democratic women to create positiv e 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 Nor th Aurora and Carmina’s Mexican Restaurant in Elgin.
\nTickets: https://www.facebook.com/events/1302874343646122/.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230727T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230727T203000 LOCATION:Kane County Government Bulding A @ 719 S Batavia Ave\, Geneva\, IL 60134\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:KCDW Forum on Herbicide Drift Damage URL:https://www.kanedems.org/event/kcdw-forum-2/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.kanedems.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /02/Herbicide-Drift-Damage-kcdw-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https:// www.kanedems.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Herbicide-Drift-Damage-kcdw-23 2x300.png\;232\;300\;1\,large\;https://www.kanedems.org/wp-content/uploads /2023/02/Herbicide-Drift-Damage-kcdw.png\;480\;622\; X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.facebook.com/events/1302874343646122/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-5857@www.kanedems.org DTSTAMP:20240328T183521Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Educational Event\,KCDW CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:\nThe Kane County Democratic Women are excited to share our upcoming healthcare panel discussion\, “What the Health?” on Sat. Oct. 21st at the Batavia Public Libr ary 10:00 AM -12:00 Noon.
\nWe will examine how COVID exp osed existing inequities in the US healthcare system\, revealing the ongoi ng 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\, Immig ration\, Housing\, Inflation\, LGBTQ+ Rights\, Mental Health\, Poverty\, R acism\, and Reproductive Rights\, as they relate to healthcare disparity.< /p>\n
This is a great opportunity to ask an expert panel questions like:
\nHow can we improve access to healthcare by eliminating barriers fo
r patients\, and healthcare providers?
Why is our US healthcare sy stem so complicated and dysfunctional for families\, and society as a whol e?
\nWho is affected the most by current inequities in healthcare? p>\n
When did healthcare become so expensive in the US?
\nhttps://www.kcdwomen.com/2023/09/k cdw-hosts-what-the-healthforum/
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231021T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231021T120000 LOCATION:Batavia Public Library @ 10 S. Batavia Ave\, Batavia\, IL SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:KCDW Hosts: What the Health? Forum URL:https://www.kanedems.org/event/kcdw-forum-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.kanedems.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /02/KCDW-What-the-Health-Flyerweb-092223-768x994-1.jpg\;768\;994\,medium\; https://www.kanedems.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/KCDW-What-the-Health-F lyerweb-092223-768x994-1.jpg\;768\;994\,large\;https://www.kanedems.org/wp -content/uploads/2023/02/KCDW-What-the-Health-Flyerweb-092223-768x994-1.jp g\;768\;994\,full\;https://www.kanedems.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/KCD W-What-the-Health-Flyerweb-092223-768x994-1.jpg\;768\;994 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-6343@www.kanedems.org DTSTAMP:20240328T183521Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Educational Event CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the DPI Latino Engagement Tour Stop with Lisa Hernandez\, Chairwoman of the Democratic Party of Illinois. This is a n exceptional opportunity to engage with our DPI team and learn more about the current direction of our party.
\nDuring this event\, you will have the chance to hear Chairwoman Lisa Hernandez speak about her leadersh ip role within the Democratic Party of Illinois and her commitment to adva ncing progressive values in our great state. She will share insights into the party’s goals\, current initiatives\, and future plans\, offering a un ique perspective on the political landscape.
\nIn addition to a pres entation by DPI staff\, there will be a Q&A session where attendees can as k Chairwoman Hernandez and staff questions directly. This interactive segm ent provides an opportunity to delve deeper into key issues and gain valua ble insights into how the Democratic Party support your region’s prioritie s.
\nThe 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 net work with fellow attendees who are equally passionate about politics and c ommunity engagement.
\nWhether 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 experi ence. Chairwoman Lisa Hernandez’s knowledge\, experience\, and dedication to public service make her a compelling figure\, and this event will undou btedly leave you feeling energized and motivated.
\nTickets: https://www.mobilize.us/ildems/event/592630/.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231129T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231129T190000 LOCATION:Painters District Council No. 30 @ 1905 Sequoia Dr\, STE 201\, Aur ora\, IL 60506 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:DPI Latino Engagement Tour w/ Chair Lisa Hernandez: Kane County URL:https://www.kanedems.org/event/dpi-latino-engagement-tour-w-chair-lisa- hernandez-kane-county/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.mobilize.us/ildems/event/592630/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-6468@www.kanedems.org DTSTAMP:20240328T183521Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Educational Event CONTACT:Aurora Area League of Women Voters DESCRIPTION:Interested in how this alternative voting system works and w hy it matters? Donna Limper\, of the DuPage County Chapter of RepresentUs\ , will help us prepare for the possibility of a new era in voting!
\nMore info at https://www.aurorapubliclibrary.org/event/9 364131
\nTickets: https://www.aurorapublicli brary.org/event/9364131.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240220T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240220T193000 LOCATION:Santori Library @ 101 S. River St.\, Aurora\, IL\, 60506 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Exploring Election Equity: Ranked-Choice Voting URL:https://www.kanedems.org/event/exploring-election-equity-ranked-choice- voting/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.aurorapubliclibrary.org/event/9364131 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-6568@www.kanedems.org DTSTAMP:20240328T183521Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Educational Event CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Please join the DPI Team and seasoned election attorney Ed Mullen fo r a voter protection training. This training will cover what issues to pay attention to on Election Day and how you should report those issues\, wit h an opportunity to ask any questions.
\nIf you have any questions o r concerns ahead of time\, please contact our team at voterpro@ildems.com.
\n\nTickets: ht tps://www.mobilize.us/ildems/event/605493/.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T190000 LOCATION:Virtual event SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Voter Protection Training URL:https://www.kanedems.org/event/voter-protection-training/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.kanedems.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /03/Voter-Protection-Training-·-Democratic-Party-of-Illinois-150x150.png\; 150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.kanedems.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/V oter-Protection-Training-·-Democratic-Party-of-Illinois-300x157.png\;300\; 157\;1\,large\;https://www.kanedems.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Voter-P rotection-Training-·-Democratic-Party-of-Illinois.png\;554\;290\; X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.mobilize.us/ildems/event/605493/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-6583@www.kanedems.org DTSTAMP:20240328T183521Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Educational Event\,KCDW CONTACT:Carolyn Bird Salazar\; chair@kcdwomen.com DESCRIPTION:Save the dates for this important informational and free event sponsor ed by Kane County Democratic Women. Click on the links for more informati on about this forum.
\nKane County Democratic Women “Women & Power S peakers Series” Hosts A Panel Discussion Entitled “Justice Partners: The I mpact of Women on the Justice System.”
\nST. CHARLES\, March 15\, 2024 – The Kane County Democratic Women (KCDW) will host a forum entitled “Justice Partners: The Impact of Women on the Justice Syste m” on Saturday\, April 20\, 2024\, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Gen eva Public Library\, 227 S. 7th St.\, Geneva\, IL. The purpose of the foru m is to bring the community together to learn about the unique roles and p erspectives that women bring to different roles in the justice system\, ob stacles and challenges (past and present) on the path to those positions\, and implementation of changes to remove obstacles. The panel consists of a moderator and 4 speakers.
\nThe forum i s free and open to the public. Questions regarding the Women & Power Speak er Series or the Kane County Democratic Women can be sent to KCDW Chair\, Carolyn Bird Salazar at chair@kcdwomen.com
\n\n\n\nA BOUT THE KANE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC WOMEN: The mission of the KCDW is to harness the political power of Democratic women to create positive soc ial 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 Carmi na’s Restaurant in Elgin.
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