Get Involved in the Democratic Party of Kane County

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Jul
12
Wed
2023
Kane Dems at the 2023 Kane County Fair @ Kane County Fairgrounds
Jul 12 @ 3:00 pm – Jul 16 @ 10:00 pm
Kane Dems at the 2023 Kane County Fair @ Kane County Fairgrounds

Stop by and say “hello” to the Kane County Democrats at this year’s Kane County fair! We’ll have a booth set up out doors and are always looking for volunteers as well!

Midway Hours of Operation

  • Wednesday: 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
  • Thursday: 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
  • Friday: 12:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
  • Saturday: 12:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
  • Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Township Volunteers Needed

  • July 11 – setup day starting at 10am
  • Wednesday | Dundee
    7/12, 3pm-11pm
  • Thursday | Elgin
    7/13, 3pm-11pm
  • Friday | Batavia
    7/14, Noon-Midnight
  • Saturday | Aurora
    7/15, Noon-Midnight
  • Sunday | Saint Charles
    7/16, Noon-10pm
Jul
13
Thu
2023
Petition Signing Training for PCPs @ IBEW 591
Jul 13 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Petition Signing Training for PCPs with the Aurora Township Democrats

Batavia Township Dems Meeting @ East China Inn
Jul 13 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

The Batavia Dem’s will be meeting at East China Inn, 140 W Wilson St, Batavia.

Please email Kim Tarver at BataviaTwpDems@gmail.com with any questions.

Aurora Dems Meeting @ IBEW Local 461
Jul 13 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Join the Aurora Dems at the IBEW Local 461 for their monthly meetings on the 2nd Thursday of each month starting at 7:30pm.

Geneva Dems Meeting @ Penrose Brewing
Jul 13 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

The Geneva Dems meet on the second Thursday of every month. Please email the Geneva Dems at genevaILdems@gmail.com.

Jul
15
Sat
2023
Virtual Coffeehouse with Rep. Hirschauer @ Online
Jul 15 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Once a month on Saturdays from 10-11am, join Rep Hirschauer to hear what has been going on in Springfield, in her office, and in the 49th District. She’ll answer questions and learn about the issues that are most important to you.

Jul
22
Sat
2023
Algonquin Founders Day Parade
Jul 22 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Walk with other Democrats from Kane and McHenry

On Saturday, July 22nd at 11:00 a.m., Founders’ Days are hosting their 59th annual parade as part of the Founders’ Days celebration. The goal of the parade is to show off the best of the best and celebrate how the Algonquin and surrounding communities are shaped by those who are a part of it — from its social organizations to its businesses; from its local leaders to its Fire, Police, and other village entities.

More details:

What to Wear: Dress for the weather, but please wear your Dundee Dems t-shirt if you have one. If you are not wearing a Candidate’s tee shirt, please wear seasonal attire in honor of the day.

Please bring candidate signs. The parade’s theme is A Circus so wear your best clown outfit.

Candy: please bring bags of wrapped hard candy. No water guns!

Line up for the parade will begin at 9 AM. Walkers usually include statewide candidates and McHenry County and Kane County candidates.

Jul
25
Tue
2023
Hybrid Kane County Democrats Meeting @ Kane County Government Center
Jul 25 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Hybrid Kane County Democrats Meeting @ Kane County Government Center

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.

Jul
26
Wed
2023
Marisela Villegas for Kane County Recorder Fundraiser @ Ach-N-Lou's Pizza Pub
Jul 26 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Marisela Villegas for Kane County Recorder Fundraiser @ Ach-N-Lou's Pizza Pub

Join State Representative Barbara Hernandez as she hosts a fundraiser for Marisela Villegas for Kane County Recorder.

Pizza and soda will be provided. Parking available in rear and front of location.

Sponsorships available

  • $50 – Individual Supporter
  • $100 – Bronze
  • $250 – Silver
  • $500 – Gold
  • $1,000 – Platinum

Please RSVP to VillegasForKane@gmail.com

Make checks payable to:
Friends of Marisela Villegas

Send checks to:
1325 Solfisburg Ave
Aurora, IL 60505

Jul
27
Thu
2023
KCDW Forum on Herbicide Drift Damage @ Kane County Government Bulding A
Jul 27 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
KCDW Forum on Herbicide Drift Damage @ Kane County Government Bulding A

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

RSVP on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/events/1302874343646122/


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.