ILLINOIS FOCUS: Groups, Events, Canvassing and Phonebanking

Here are some progressive candidates and campaigns who could use your help and some interesting local events:

Education Town Hall Meeting
Sun Jan 27 14:00 – Sun Jan 27 15:30
Devonshire Cultural Center, 4400 Greenwood Avenue, Skokie

Please join a very informal Town Hall meeting for community leaders, teachers, school administrators, parents, and concerned citizens to discuss education and school policy.

Childcare available, RSVP's requested, 847-492-0961 or info@danielbiss.com.

Northside DFA Canvassing for Mark Pera (Chicago)
Start: 01/27/2008 - 12:00pm
Group: Northside DFA
Cost: free
Address: Pier One Parking Lot, 5306 N. Broadway, Chicago

NDFA Event: Go Door to Door for Congressional Candidate Mark Pera

Mark Pera is running against anti-choice, pro-war machine "Democrat" Dan Lipinski in the February 5th primary election. We will meet at the Pier 1 Parking Lot at 5304 N. Broadway and carpool to our assigned precincts. This is the ground work that gets progressive candidates elected! First timer? We will start with a brief training and the pair you up with an experienced person.

RSVP and get details at: http://www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=26405

Women Who Work For Change Luncheon
January 27th, 2008 12:00 pm
Campaign Fundraiser in Glencoe
For more information, please email mweil_at_dansealsforcongress.com

Saloon Democrats of Chicago
Start: 01/30/2008 - 6:30pm
End: 01/30/2008 - 9:00pm
Cost: free
Group: IllinoisDemNet
Address: Frankie Z's, 435 N Clark, Chicago

**Serving Democratic Spirits on a Weekly Basis**

Join us as we settle the problems of the world from a democratic perspective -- over a friendly drink or two! Every Wednesday (6:30pm-9pm) at Frankie Z's (435 N. Clark).

RSVP HERE


Elk Grove Township Democrats - Open House with Candidates
Wednesday January 30th 2008, 07:00pm
Elk Grove Township Hall
2400 South Arlington Heights Road
Arlington Heights
Contact: Kent Kirkwood
kirkwoodkent@aol.com 847-392-5652
Elk Grove Township Democrats invite you to join them for coffee and conversation. This Open House with the candidates is hosted by Committeeman Brian J. McPartlin.

This is your opportunity to pick up yard signs and literature. Remember to vote in the primary on Tuesday, February 5!

Pre-Primary Bash for Dan Seals (Chicago)
Start: 01/31/2008 - 6:00pm
End: 01/31/2008 - 8:00pm
Group: Dan Seals for Congress
Cost: Friend $250/Sponsor $500/Contributors $2,300
Address: Clifford Law Offices, 120 N LaSalle St, Chicago

Contributions:
Host - write/raise $2,300
Sponsor - write/raise $500
Friend - $250

If you are interested in co-hosting the event, or for more information, please contact Michelle Weil at (847) 207-0416 or
mweil@dansealsforcongress.com

10th District "Kick Off" Brunch for Dan Seals
Sunday February 3rd 2008, 12:00pm
Home of Laurel Tyler and Pete Mitchell
1119 Forest Avenue
Wilmette
Contact: Michelle Weil
mweil@dansealsforcongress.com 847-207-0416
Join John Angley, Libby Bankoff, Tom Nathan, Dr. Stephen Ondra, George Pearce and Laurel Tyler at brunch for Dan Seals.

Host - write/raise $1,000, Sponsor - write/raise $500, Individual ticket $100

Northside DFA Canvassing for Mark Pera (Chicago)
Start: 02/02/2008 - 10:00am
Group: Northside DFA
Cost: free
Address: Pier One Parking Lot, 5306 N. Broadway, Chicago

NDFA Event: Go Door to Door for Congressional Candidate Mark Pera

Mark Pera is running against anti-choice, pro-war machine "Democrat" Dan Lipinski in the February 5th primary election. We will meet at the Pier 1 Parking Lot at 5304 N. Broadway and carpool to our assigned precincts. This is the ground work that gets progressive candidates elected! First timer? We will start with a brief training and the pair you up with an experienced person.

RSVP and get details at: http://www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=26977

Northside DFA Canvassing for Mark Pera (Chicago)
Start: 02/03/2008 - 12:00pm
Group: Northside DFA
Cost: free
Address: Pier One Parking Lot, 5306 N. Broadway, Chicago

NDFA Event: Go Door to Door for Congressional Candidate Mark Pera

Mark Pera is running against anti-choice, pro-war machine "Democrat" Dan Lipinski in the February 5th primary election. We will meet at the Pier 1 Parking Lot at 5304 N. Broadway and carpool to our assigned precincts. This is the ground work that gets progressive candidates elected! First timer? We will start with a brief training and the pair you up with an experienced person.

RSVP and get details at: http://www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=26978

Northside DFA Election Day Volunteering for Mark Pera (Chicago)
Start: 02/05/2008 - 4:30am
Group: Northside DFA
Cost: free
Address: Pier One Parking Lot, 5306 N. Broadway, Chicago

ELECTION DAY VOLUNTEERING!!!
- Tuesday, February 5th from 4:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- We need maximum coverage on election day at our precincts. We need to have nice friendly faces with Mark Pera buttons and palm cards at every polling place -- so we need you! Even if you can only do part of the day, sign up now so we can get you in the schedule.
- RSVP at: http://www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=24781