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For ways to help out some of the many candidates running in the midterms on November 6, see our Candidate Event Calendar.
Stand Up for Democracy
Every night until November 6th—rain or shine—@ 6 – 7 p.m.
Dandelion Fountain, on the Riverwalk, across from Nichols Library, Downtown Naperville, IL
Join Karen Peck, Naperville author-turned-activitst, for a peaceful demonstration urging voters to vote on November 6. Karen’s issues vary with the breaking news of the day, but for now, she’s highlighting immigrant children who have been separated from their parents by the NSA and the Justice Department. Karen’s action is part of Stand on Every Corner, a national grass roots movement.
Lisle Township Democratic Organization Monthly Meeting
Monday, 10/15/18, @ 7 – 9:30 p.m.
DuPage Unitarian Universalist Church, 1828 Old Naperville Rd., Naperville
Naperville City Council Meeting with Continued Discussion of the 5th Avenue Project
Tuesday, 10/16/18, @ 7 p.m.
Naperville Municipal Center, City Council Chambers, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville
NWS OFA Palatine Cool Cities Team Meeting
Wednesday, 10/17/18, @ 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Palatine Village Hall, Room B, 200 E. Wood St., Palatine
Discussion of Palatine’s sustainable future: Where do we go from here?
Citizens’ Climate Lobby October Meeting
Wednesday, 10/17/18, @ 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
North Central College, Wentz Science Center, Room 256, 125 S. Loomis St., Naperville
League of Women Voters-Wheaton Civic Awareness Series #4: The Importance and Implications of the Upcoming November Election
Thursday, 10/18/18, @ 7 – 9 p.m.
Cantigny Park, McCormick House, 1S151 Winfield Rd., Wheaton
Guest speaker: Dr. Philip Hardy, political science department chair, Benedictine University.
Please register here. Space is limited.
Protest at Peter Roskam’s Office with Nuns on a Bus
Friday, 10/19/18, @ 10:30 a.m.
2700 International Drive, Suite 304, West Chicago
31st Annual Autumn Drive and Bonfire: Fired Up for November 6th
Saturday, 10/20/18, @ 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
18719 River Rd., Marengo, IL
Come view the fall color and finish with a bonfire at 7 p.m. Food and refreshments along the way. More information here.
ACE October Meeting: Update on Immigration and Reunification
Sunday, 10/21/18, @ 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Community Room, 1st Congregational-UCC, 25 E. Benton Ave., Naperville
ACE will host a panel of three experts to bring us up to date on what’s happening at the Texas border, in Chicago with efforts to reunite displaced minors with their families, and in Naperville with local protests. This is an ongoing human rights issue that hasn’t gone away and must remain on our radar. More information here.
Addison Township Democratic Organization Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, 10/23/18, @ 7 – 8:15 p.m.
Addison Village Hall, 1 Friendship Plaza, Addison
Conversations in Local Democracy: Freedom of Speech
Wednesday, 10/24/18, @ 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Citizens Advocacy Center, 182 N. York St., Elmhurst
More information about this and other topics of conversation here.
Refugee Roundtable 2018
Wednesday, 10/24/18 – Friday, 10/26/18
Parkview Community Church, 764 Saint Charles Rd., Glen Ellyn
More information for time here.
Indivisible Naperville October Meeting
Wednesday, 10/24/18, @ 6-7 p.m. with Stand on Every Corner, Dandelion Fountain, downtown Naperville.
To be followed @ 7-8:30 p.m. with pizza and meeting to cover technology apps for reaching out to voters.
Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville
Conversations in Local Democracy: Freedom of Speech
Wednesday, 10/24/18, @ 6:30 p.m.
Citizens Advocacy Center, 182 N. York St., Elmhurst
Click here for more information.
Pollwatcher Training
Thursday, 10/25/18, @ 6-7 p.m.
Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL
Early Voting Party
Saturday, 10/27/18, @ 11 a.m.
McHenry County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock, IL
Come out to vote with Woodstock Pride, followed by a meet up at Public House on the square to socialize. More information is here.
Mid-Term Elections
Tuesday, 11/6/18. Polls are open from 6 a.m.-7 p.m.
Election Night Watch Party with ACE
Tuesday, 11/6/18, @ 7 – 10 p.m.
Community Room, 1st Congregational UCC, 25 E. Benton Ave., Naperville
Watch the breaking news with friends on laptops and TV. There will be plenty of good food and beverages, so please stop by for a visit or stay for the returns.
Citizens United: Money Talks
Tuesday, 11/13/18, @ 7 p.m.
Naper Blvd Library, 2035 S. Naper Blvd, Naperville
Speaker: Alyx Mark, Ph.D., associate professor of political science, North Central College.
Sponsored by the AAUW.
AAUW presents Work Smart – Negotiation Skills for Women
Thursday, 11/15/18, @ 6:15 p.m.
NIU Conference Center, 1120 E. Diehl Rd., Naperville
LWV-Wheaton Civic Awareness Series #5: Citizens Correcting Corruption
Thursday, 11/15/18, @ 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Cantigny Park, McCormick House, 1 S 151 Winfield Rd., Wheaton
Guest speaker: Donna Limper, leadership team, Represent Us-DuPage County.
ACE November Meeting
Sunday, 11/18/18, @ 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Community Room, 1st Congregational Church-UCC, 25 E. Benton Ave., Naperville
John Perryman, M.D., from Physicians for a National Health Program, will discuss if single-payer or Medicare-for-all healthcare is possible.
There are many more events posted at Left Out-DuPage Area and Persist List, many of which are in the city of Chicago, often mid-week and scheduled mid-to-late afternoon. Nevertheless, members may find the time or inclination to join one of these, so please bookmark this site and look it over each week to see what’s coming up.
Check out the League of Women Voters-Naperville’s website and the upcoming events posted there.
Quick Contact Information (D.C. offices) for Legislators
Senator Dick Durbin: 202-224-2152
Senator Tammy Duckworth: 202-224-2854
Rep. Peter Roskam: 202-225-4561
Rep. Bill Foster: 202-225-3515
Rep. Randy Hultgren: 202-225-2976
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