Elgin Democrats Monthly Calendar

	June 2026
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	1	2	3 2026 Kane Dems Golf Outing 2026 Kane Dems Golf Outing June 3, 2026 @ 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Bliss Creek Golf Course, 1 Golf View Rd, Sugar Grove, IL 60554, USA You are cordially invited to be a participant or sponsor for the Kane County Democrats’ 28th Annual Golf Outing on Wednesday June 3rd. This is a great opportunity to advertise and meet local candidates. The golf outing takes place at the beautiful Bliss Creek Golf Club. 1 Golf View Drive, Sugar Grove, IL. $156* per player includes dinner, cart, balls, tees, and prize drawings. Tee time is 9:00am and dinner is 2:30pm. Tee time is 9:30am! Sponsorships Hole-In-One Sponsor: $5,200* – Golf for 8 and 2-hole sponsor, 3 drink tickets per golfer, banner & dinner recognition Eagle Sponsor: $2,600* – Golf for 8 and 1-hole sponsor, 2 drink tickets per golfer, banner & dinner recognition Birdie Sponsor: $1,560* – Golf for 8 and 1-hole sponsor Fairway Sponsor: $936* – Golf for 4 and 1-hole sponsor Green Sponsor: $312* – 1-hold sponsor Not a golfer? You can still support the Kane Dems by joining us for a steak dinner from 2:30-4:30pm. Cost is $67* per dinner. The only available option is steak. *The additional amount is to help offset our ActBlue fees. Thank you for your understanding. Download the Flyer Register Today More info: https://www.kanedems.org/event/2026-kane-dems-golf-outing/ •	4 Penny Wegman for Treasurer Fundraiser Penny Wegman for Treasurer Fundraiser June 4, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Eastside Café - Coffee & Wine Bar, 311 Barrington Ave Unit A, East Dundee, IL 60118, USA Donate to Penny’s Campaign •	5 Hike Tribe Visibility Brigade Hike Tribe Visibility Brigade June 5, 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 •	6 Pride Parade Lineup Starts Pride Parade Lineup Starts June 6, 2026 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am Elgin Pride Parade & Festival Elgin Pride Parade & Festival June 6, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Festival Park, 132 S Grove Ave, Elgin, IL 60120, USA Save the date. Details to come. Lineup Starts at 9:30am Parade Kicks off at 11am Festival immediately follows parade More Details at elginpride.org Sign up to march with the ETD: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gx-kHpzLBannE2XoL7iXmv-GIbZHkB7UUQpUI0sk36Q/preview RSVP on Winnable Like the event on facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/s/elgin-pride-parade-festival-ju/1633298631136549/ • •
7 Carl Strathmann Celebration of Life Carl Strathmann Celebration of Life June 7, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Carmina's Mexican Restaurant and Banquets, 1055 N Randall Rd, Elgin, IL 60123, USA Please join our family for a celebration of life In memory of Carl Strathmann Sunday 6/7/26 One O’clock in the afternoon Carmina’s Restaurant 1055 Randall Road, Elgin Please come and share your favorite memory of Carl If you'd like to say a few words, please email Vern Tepe so he can coordinate a list of speakers. verntepe@gmail.com •	8	9	10 2026 KCDW Midterm Elections Candidate Meet and Greets 2026 KCDW Midterm Elections Candidate Meet and Greets June 10, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Geneva American Legion Post 75, 22 S 2nd St, Geneva, IL 60134, 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/ •	11	12 Hike Tribe Visibility Brigade Hike Tribe Visibility Brigade June 12, 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 ETD Social Hour ETD Social Hour June 12, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Churros Y Chocolate Elgin, 66 S Grove Ave, Elgin, IL 60120, USA Come enjoy a dessert and company! No food here but plenty of restaurants in the neighborhood for food before or after. Like and Share on facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/s/social-hour/1386504150176388/ • •	13
14 Melissa Bean for Congress BBQ Melissa Bean for Congress BBQ June 14, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Melissa Bean is a business leader, former Congresswoman, and current Democratic nominee for Illinois’ 8th Congressional District. Originally from Des Plaines, she served three terms in Congress from 2005 to 2011, working with President Obama to pass critical legislation, including the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), Wall Street Reforms, and the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. Known as a pragmatic problem-solver, Melissa served as a Vice Chair in the New Democrat Coalition, earning a reputation for working across the aisle to find consensus and deliver results. After her time in Congress, Melissa held senior leadership roles at JPMorgan Chase and Mesirow Financial. Now, Melissa is running to represent Illinois’ 8th District once again, to preserve the American Dream and American Values, and to bring experience, common sense, and a commitment to working families back to Washington. Talk with ETD Chair Ed Rzeppa at info@elgindems.org if you'd like to join us at Melissa Bean's BBQ. •	15	16 Elgin Township Democrats Monthly Meeting Elgin Township Democrats Monthly Meeting June 16, 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. •	17	18 Michele Clark’s campaign office kickoff Michele Clark’s campaign office kickoff June 18, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Help us open Michele Clark’s campaign office and kickoff her campaign for state senate on Thursday, June 18, 2026! Join us at 611 Main St. in Dundee for light refreshments and hear how you can get involved! Details and graphic below. Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026 Time: 5-7 pm Location: 611 Main St. in Dundee •	19 Hike Tribe Visibility Brigade Hike Tribe Visibility Brigade June 19, 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 •	20 Elgin Township Dems Highway Cleanup Elgin Township Dems Highway Cleanup June 20, 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. June 20, 2026 @ 10am We'll meet at Gina Tunar's house 12N085 Wildmere Drive, Elgin, IL 60120 Contact Ed Hanson with any questions (847) 293-4913 219edwhans@gmail.com •
21	22	23 Amy Johnson for Sheriff Campaign Kickoff Amy Johnson for Sheriff Campaign Kickoff June 23, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Elgin Country Club, 2575 Weld Rd, Elgin, IL 60124, USA Kane County Democrats Kane County Democrats June 23, 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 • •	24 Candidate Meet and Greet \| Kane County Democratic Women Candidate Meet and Greet \| Kane County Democratic Women June 24, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Oak Street Restaurant And Bar, 945 Oak St, North Aurora, IL 60542, 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/ •	25 HANDS-ON PC Workshop HANDS-ON PC Workshop June 25, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Kane County Democrats, 473 Dunham Rd Suite 102, St. Charles, IL 60174, USA Thursday, June 25th at Kane Dems office 6:30-800 PM Details to follow •	26 Hike Tribe Visibility Brigade Hike Tribe Visibility Brigade June 26, 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 Brenda Rodgers Fundraiser Brenda Rodgers Fundraiser June 26, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Sunshine’s Cupcakery, 1012 S McLean Blvd, Elgin, IL 60123, USA • •	27
28	29	30 Rep. Anna Moeller Summer Reception Rep. Anna Moeller Summer Reception June 30, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm O’Briens Riverwalk Café, 45 E Riverwalk S, Chicago, IL 60601, USA Join Anna Moeller next month on Tuesday, June 30th for my summer reception in support of her campaign. This year, we will also be joined by Majority Leader Robyn Gabel. Date: Tuesday, June 30th Time: 5:30pm to 7:00pm Location: O’Brien’s Riverwalk Café Address: 45 E Riverwalk S, Chicago Click here to register or email Ryan@langenfeldassociates.com with any questions. •