Elgin Township Democrats

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Archives for August 2018

First Annual Sanders Supper Sep 8th at Pal Joey’s

Sanders Supper Progressives of Kane County

Come celebrate Bernie’s Birthday with Progressives of Kane County. This will be our first ever fundraiser for the Progressives of Kane County! This will be a chance for those of us who have been fighting for the progressive cause to dine and enjoy time with our progressive brothers and sisters. We have fought hard for the cause, now it’s time to enjoy ourselves before we have to rejoin the fight. You will have a chance to win some cash as we will be having a 50/50 raffle.

The event will be held at Pal Joey’s 2030 Main St, Batavia at 5pm-8pm on September 8th.

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Tackling Implicit Bias in Healthcare

Bias in Healthcare

Presented by Kane County Democratic Women

Implicit bias is a problem for everyone, but implicit bias can be overcome through reflection and mindfulness. Evidence indicates healthcare professionals can exhibit the same levels of implicit bias as the wider population. This forum will discuss what implicit bias is, how it relates into healthcare, and what steps can be taken to bring awareness to this problem.

Sat, September 8, 2018
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Batavia Public Library
10 South Batavia Avenue
Batavia, IL 60510

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August Guest Speaker Jim May

About Jim May Storyteller

The Guest Speaker at our August 21, 2018 meeting will be author and storyteller, Jim May.

Jim was born in Spring Grove, Illinois where his ancestors first settled in the 1840’s. Raised in this small German-Catholic farming community, his stories resonate with the rural voices of the Illinois prairie. His relatives spent time “visiting” and telling stories as an integral part of daily life–a means of weaving the social fabric of the community.

As an Emmy award-winning storyteller and author, Jim seeks to reestablish live storytelling as an art form, ideal not only for entertainment and education, but also for the grounding and healing that is needed in complex, modern times.

You can learn more about Jim at jimmaystoryteller.com.

A Tour of Ball Gardens

Gardens at Ball

Come join us for an End of Summer guided tour:

Saturday, August 18, 2018

Ball Gardens
622 Town Rd
West Chicago

Ball Horticultural Company has served as the Evaluation and Testing Grounds for horticultural innovations for 85 years. Come see what the Growers and Nursery Industry see long before you do. Our tour guide will be Cherryl Strathmann, Master Gardner. The narrated part of the tour will be approximately 1 1/2 hours. Then you can wander on you own. Be sure to bring your camera! More info about Ball Gardens can be found here.

We will meet at the Strathmann’s, 210 Wing Park Blvd at 8am, to form car pools.

This will be a Elgin Township Democrats Fundraiser. Donation is $15, payable to ETD.

Please RSVP to Cherryl Strathmann 847-767-7478

Anna Moeller for State Rep. Campaign Kick-Off and Karoake

Anna Moeller Parade

Join us for the official campaign kick-off for the re-election of State Representative Anna Moeller! Karaoke starts at 7 pm. Pizza buffet, salad, soft drinks and open bar. $30 per person $60 per family.

When

Wednesday, August 29 at 6 PM – 8 PM

Where

Danny’s On Douglas, 231 Douglas Ave, Elgin, Illinois 60120

A copy of our report is (or will) be available from the Illinois State Board of Elections. Campaign contributions are not tax-deductible.

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Fundraiser for Mo Iqbal

Join us at Carmina’s Mexican Restaurant & Banquet for a fundraiser in support of Mo Iqbal’s campaign for the Kane County Board – District 19 seat.

Thursday, September 27
6:00 – 9:00pm

Carmina’s Mexican Restaurant & Banquet
1055 N Randall Rd, Elgin, Illinois 60123

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