Elgin Democrats Monthly Calendar

	July 2026
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			1	2	3 Hike Tribe Visibility Brigade Hike Tribe Visibility Brigade July 3, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm YOU’RE INVITED: Join the HIKE TRIBE to wave signs and flags while 60,000 cars (and who knows how many passengers) pass our big NO WAR and NO KINGS signs on state highway 25 and Interstate 90. If you have hand posters or flags, BRING THEM!! There has been an excellent response to our presence and messages in these events. Visit their website for more details •	4 Elgin Fourth of July Parade 2026 Elgin Fourth of July Parade 2026 July 4, 2026 @ 7:30 am - 11:30 am Join the Elgin Township Democrats in Elgin’s Fourth of July Parade! July 4, 2026 \| 8:30am-11:30am Downtown Elgin Join the Elgin Township Democrats in Elgin’s Fourth of July Parade! More details: https://www.elgindems.org/2026/06/elgin-fourth-of-july-parade-2026/ •
5	6	7	8 Kate Monteleone Fundraiser Kate Monteleone Fundraiser July 8, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm 41W240 Oak Bluff Dr, Elgin, IL 60124, USA •	9	10 Hike Tribe Visibility Brigade Hike Tribe Visibility Brigade July 10, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm YOU’RE INVITED: Join the HIKE TRIBE to wave signs and flags while 60,000 cars (and who knows how many passengers) pass our big NO WAR and NO KINGS signs on state highway 25 and Interstate 90. If you have hand posters or flags, BRING THEM!! There has been an excellent response to our presence and messages in these events. Visit their website for more details Michele Clark – Wine Tasting @ The Eastside Cafe Michele Clark – Wine Tasting @ The Eastside Cafe July 10, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Eastside Café - Coffee & Wine Bar, 311 Barrington Ave Unit A, East Dundee, IL 60118, USA Please Join Democratic Nominee for State Senate District 33 for a Wine tasting event! Grassroots Tickets: $33 \| Friend of the Campaign Tickets: $100 Sponsorships: $5,000 \| $2,500 \| $1,000 \| $500 \| $250 Please make checks payable to: Friends of Michele Clark PO Box 7203 Algonquin, IL 60102 RSVP: Caleb@ilsenatedems.org Get Tickets on ActBlue --- Elgin Social Hour! This would normally be the day/time during the month that we would have the Elgin Social Hour. So instead of having our own event, we encourage everyone to attend Michele's event. We'll see you there! • •	11
12 Unity Rally for the Good of the Community Unity Rally for the Good of the Community July 12, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Wing Park Band Shell, Elgin, IL 60123, USA •	13 Amy Johnson Golf Outing Amy Johnson Golf Outing July 13, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Aurora Country Club, 1548 Prairie St, Aurora, IL 60506, USA Shotgun Start – 10:00 AM Lunch on the Course Dinner – 5:00 PM Donate to the Amy Johnson for Sheriff Campaign •	14 Kate Monteleone July Fundraiser Kate Monteleone July Fundraiser July 14, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Old Towne Pub & Eatery, 40W290 LaFox Rd, Campton Hills, IL 60175, USA Kate Monteleone is fighting to restore trust through responsiveness to community concerns, collaboration with villages, cities and townships and determination to represent and serve the people of the community. Your support is appreciated! $50 per person Sponsorships--Sponsors receive recognition at the event and on our campaign website. Village - $100 City - $250 Township - $500 County - $1000 Get Tickets •	15 2026 KCDW Midterm Elections Candidate Meet and Greets 2026 KCDW Midterm Elections Candidate Meet and Greets July 15, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Carmina's Mexican Restaurant and Banquets, 1055 N Randall Rd, Elgin, IL 60123, USA The Kane County Democratic Women welcome all member candidates to attend and meet voters. These gatherings are open to the public and offer a friendly space to connect with current and future office holders. Dates Countywide and Central districts June 10, 2026 \| 5:30-7:30 PM American Legion 22 S. 2nd St, Geneva, IL 60134 Countywide and Southern districts June 24, 2026 \| 5:30-7:30 PM Oak Street Restaurant & Bar 945 Oak St, North Aurora, IL 60542 Countywide and Northern districts July 15, 2026 \| 5:30-7:30 PM Carmina’s Mexican Restaurant & Banquet 1055 N Randall Rd, Elgin, IL 60123 Invited Member Candidates Deborah Allen – County Board 17 Deborah Chabi – County Board 21 Michele Clark – IL Senate 33 Julie Forbes – County Board 11 Saba Haider – IL State Rep 84 Matt Hanson – IL State Rep 83 Maura Hirschauer – IL State Rep 49 Linda Holmes – IL Senate 42 Amy Johnson – Sheriff Chris Kious – County Board 23 Sarah Mertens – IL Senate 35 Anna Moeller – IL State Rep 43 Kate Monteleone – County Board 15 Suzanne Ness – IL State Rep 66 Ellen Nottke – County Board 2 Ricky Rivard – IL State Rep 65 Brenda Rogers – County Clerk Lauren Underwood – US Congress District 14 Penny Wegman – County Treasurer More info at: https://www.kcdwomen.com/ •	16 Leader Robert Peters, Senator Adriane Johnson, Candidate & Rep. Nabeela Syed & Candidate Michele Clark Summer Reception Leader Robert Peters, Senator Adriane Johnson, Candidate & Rep. Nabeela Syed & Candidate Michele Clark Summer Reception July 16, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Hubbard Inn, 110 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654 Individual: $150 Sponsorships: $5,000 \| $2,500 \| $1,000 \| $500 \| $250 Please make checks payable to committee(s) of your choice: Peters for Illinois, PO Box 15118, Chicago, IL 60615 Friends of Adriane Johnson, 2033 N. Milwaukee Ave #214, Riverwoods, IL 60015 Friends & Family of Nabeela Syed, PO Box 1128, Palatine, IL 60078 – Friends of Michele Clark, PO Box 7203, Algonquin, IL 60102 RSVP: Sarah@ilsenatedems.org or Jillian@ilsenatedems.org TOWN HALL WITH THE ACLU TOWN HALL WITH THE ACLU July 16, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm As part of our Good Trouble Lives On Weekend of Action, We Can Lead Change and other groups will sponsor a Town Hall with the ACLU on Thursday, July 16, at 6:30 p.m in Geneva. This event will focus on voting rights and election protection, providing important information about safeguarding our democracy and ensuring every eligible voter can participate in the electoral process. This forum is offered for nonpartisan educational purposes. Please RSVP for location. More Info & RSVP • •	17 GOOD TROUBLE BREWING GOOD TROUBLE BREWING July 17, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Join Fox Valley Rising (FVR) and We Can Lead Change (WCLC), on Friday, July 17 at Riverlands Brewery in St. Charles, 4:00 – 6:00 pm for an awesome and informal “Good Trouble Brewing” social event. In advance of the celebratory John Lewis weekend, July 17-19, Fox Valley Rising (FVR) and We Can Lead Change (WCLC), are combining forces for an awesome and informal “Good Trouble Brewing” social event on Friday, July 17 at Riverlands Brewery in St. Charles! Let’s build ties across our organizations as we gear up for the rally on Saturday and a very busy summer and mid-term election season! More Info Hike Tribe Visibility Brigade Hike Tribe Visibility Brigade July 17, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm YOU’RE INVITED: Join the HIKE TRIBE to wave signs and flags while 60,000 cars (and who knows how many passengers) pass our big NO WAR and NO KINGS signs on state highway 25 and Interstate 90. If you have hand posters or flags, BRING THEM!! There has been an excellent response to our presence and messages in these events. Visit their website for more details • •	18 GOOD TROUBLE LIVES ON RALLY/PROTEST GOOD TROUBLE LIVES ON RALLY/PROTEST July 18, 2026 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Join us for a rally/protest on Saturday, July 18th – 11:30 am – 1:00 pm. Randall Road and Christina Lane Geneva, IL More Info •
19 Good Trouble Lives On – Celebrating John Lewis Good Trouble Lives On – Celebrating John Lewis July 19, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm On Sunday, July 19th at 1:00 pm , join this inclusive community gathering to celebrate John Lewis’ legacy and unite in the spirit of Good Trouble through reflection, community, and action. This event is in conjunction with the national weekend of Good Trouble Lives on. RSVP for Geneva location. RSVP •	20	21 Elgin Township Democrats Monthly Meeting Elgin Township Democrats Monthly Meeting July 21, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Elgin Township Building, 729 S. McLean Blvd, Elgin, IL 60123 Get together with fellow Democrats for featured speakers and interesting conversation. The entrance we use is in the back of the building. While we try to have someone at the door to open it as everyone arrives, there is a doorbell to the left of the door in case the doors are locked. Regular monthly meeting of the Elgin Township Democrats’ central committee. (Third Tuesday of most months) Please note the following exceptions in 2026: (some due room availability conflicts when moving of our meeting from the second Wednesday to the third Tuesday) September: meeting will be on 9/16/2026 December: holiday party date TBD Hybrid Meeting \| In-Person and on Zoom. In-Person meeting will take place at: Elgin Township Building \| Lower Level 729 S. McLean Blvd, Elgin, IL 60123 Doors Open: 6:30pm Official Meeting: 7:00pm Guest Speakers: 7:30pm Zoom connection information will be sent out prior to the meeting. If you would like to attend the zoom, please contact Ed Rzeppa at info@ElginDems.org. •	22	23	24 Hike Tribe Visibility Brigade Hike Tribe Visibility Brigade July 24, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm YOU’RE INVITED: Join the HIKE TRIBE to wave signs and flags while 60,000 cars (and who knows how many passengers) pass our big NO WAR and NO KINGS signs on state highway 25 and Interstate 90. If you have hand posters or flags, BRING THEM!! There has been an excellent response to our presence and messages in these events. Visit their website for more details •	25 Elgin Township Dems Highway Cleanup Elgin Township Dems Highway Cleanup July 25, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Join the Elgin Township Democrats for a cleanup on the West side of Randall Road from Highland to Big Timber! Wear appropriate and safe work clothes and dress for the weather. 2026 Cleanup Dates June 20, 2026 @ 10am July 25, 2026 @ 10am August 22, 2026 @ 10am September 26, 2026 @ 10am We'll meet at the Journey of Hope Church parking lot. 37W040 Highland Avenue Elgin, IL 60124 Contact Ed Hanson with any questions (847) 293-4913 219edwhans@gmail.com •
26	27 Anthony ORTIZ For Elgin City Council Anthony ORTIZ For Elgin City Council July 27, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm El Patio Mexican Restaurant Tequila & Mezcal, 64 S Grove Ave, Elgin, IL 60120, USA Anthony ORTIZ For Elgin City Council US MARINE COMBAT VETERAN RE–ELECTION FUNDRAISER FOR ELGIN CITY COUNCIL Date: July 27, 2026 Time: 5:30pm to 8pm Location: El Patio of Elgin 64 S Grove Ave, Elgin, IL 60120 Individual: $75 Sponsorship Levels: $1,000 \| $2,000 \| $4,000 RSVP: Anthony@AnthonyForElgin.com Checks Payable to: Friends of Anthony Mail Checks: 519 Wilber Street, Elgin, IL 60123 •	28 Health and Healing event sponsored by the Elgin Human Relations Commission Health and Healing event sponsored by the Elgin Human Relations Commission July 28, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm 100 Symphony Way, Elgin, IL 60120, USA RSVP: https://share.google/qs1tqduwCbzVCrI7n Kane County Democrats Kane County Democrats July 28, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Kane County Government Center, Building A, 719 S Batavia Ave, Geneva, IL 60134 Hybrid meeting this month. 40 people can attend in person. Zoom for other attendees. Regular monthly meeting of the Kane County Democrats' central committee • •	29	30 Brenda Rodgers for Kane County Clerk Fundraiser Brenda Rodgers for Kane County Clerk Fundraiser July 30, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Pinot's Palette, 3823 E Main St, St. Charles, IL 60174, USA https://electbrendarodgers.com/ Donate Today Sarah Mertens Fundraiser at Pub47 in Huntley Sarah Mertens Fundraiser at Pub47 in Huntley July 30, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Pub 47, 10400 IL-47, Huntley, IL 60142, USA Donate https://secure.actblue.com/donate/sarah-mertens-pub47 • •	31 Hike Tribe Visibility Brigade Hike Tribe Visibility Brigade July 31, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm YOU’RE INVITED: Join the HIKE TRIBE to wave signs and flags while 60,000 cars (and who knows how many passengers) pass our big NO WAR and NO KINGS signs on state highway 25 and Interstate 90. If you have hand posters or flags, BRING THEM!! There has been an excellent response to our presence and messages in these events. Visit their website for more details •