Democratic Party of Oak Park

Medicare for All Presentation - 6/18
2018-06-18 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Oak Park Public Library (Main Branch), 834 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL, 60301, United States

Meet and Greet with Kwame Raoul - 6/16
2018-06-16 12:30 - 13:45 | Mollie’s Public House, 31 Forest Avenue, Riverside, IL, 60546, United States

Better Angels: Talking Across the Political Divide - 6/16
2018-06-16 10:00 - 12:30 | Oak Park Public Library (Main Branch), 834 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL, 60301, United States
The divisions among Americans are widening, damaging personal relationships and creating acrimony in public discourse. Political polarization has intensified in the wake of the divisive election of 2016. We must do better. The encouraging news is that we can do better, we can depolarize America. Creative solutions are emerging from Better Angels.
There is no charge to attend. If you are interested in attending this workshop, please contact Celine Woznica (celinewoznica@gmail.com).

End of School Year Rally & Peace March - 6/15
2018-06-15 19:00 - 22:00 | The Faith Community of Saint Sabina, 1210 W. 78th Place, Chicago, IL, 60620, United States

Harmon/Lilly Town Hall Meeting - 6/14
2018-06-14 18:30 - 20:30 | Mann Elementary School Auditorium, 921 N. Kenilworth, Oak Park, IL, 60302
Senator Don Harmon and Representative Camille Lilly invite you to a Town Hall Meeting to discuss issues facing our community.
Questions? Call Senator Harmon at 708-848-2002 or Representative Lilly at 708-613-5939.

West Suburban Cookout & Volunteer Fair - 6/10
2018-06-10 14:00 - 17:00 | Miller Meadow Forest Preserve, 1st Avenue, Forest Park, IL, 60130, United States

DPOP Second Saturday Meeting - 6/9
2018-06-09 10:00 - 12:00 | DPOP Office, 6941-A W. North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
Join us this Saturday for our monthly Second Saturday meeting.
Special guests Senator Kimberly Lightford, Representative Camille Lilly, and Representative La Shawn Ford will be joining our committeeman, Senator Don Harmon, to give us an update from Springfield. This legislative session has been a particularly tumultuous one. Come hear about it from Oak Park's outstanding team of legislators.
As always, the doors open at 9:30 for coffee and conversation. Please join us.

Help DPOP @ Oak Park Day in Our Village - 6/3
2018-06-03 11:00 - 17:00 | Scoville Park, 800 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
Help spread the word about DPOP at Oak Park's annual community event. Stay tuned for more information!

Gun Violence Awareness Day - 6/2
2018-06-02 10:00 - 17:00 | Hadiya Pendleton Park, 4345 S. Calumet Drive, Chicago, IL, 60653, United States

River Forest Memorial Day Parade - March with DPOP
2018-05-28 09:30 - 11:30 | Ashland and Division, Ashland and Division, River Forest, IL, 60305, United States
March with DPOP in the Annual River Forest Memorial Day Parade!

CFW 8th Annual Oak Park House Party - 5/23
2018-05-23 18:00 - 20:30 | Pleasant Home, 217 Home Avenue, OAK PARK, IL, 60302, United States
Join Chicago Foundation for Women for a night of great food, drinks and conversation on how we can direct our collective efforts to create change in our communities.
The VIP Reception will feature an intimate conversation between CFW co-founders Sunn Fischer and Iris Krieg as well as Emily Kraiem from Women's March Chicago.

ICRR Springfield Advocacy Day - 5/22
2018-05-22 | ICIRR Office, 228 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60604, United States
Join us in the fight to protect our immigrant communities by passing legislation and ensuring that programs for our communities are funded.
RSVP here.

Oak Park River Forest Moms Demand Action Monthly Meeting - 5/16
2018-05-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Oak Park Public Library (Main Branch), 834 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL, 60301, United States
It's time for gun sense in America. Join the local chapter of Moms Demand Action to help further efforts toward sensible gun legislation.

Personal PAC Update - 5/15
2018-05-15 17:30 - 19:30 | IL
RSVP here.

PASO Lobby Day in Springfield - 5/15
2018-05-15 05:30 - 18:00 | IL
Join PASO for lobby days at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. We will be advocating for bills that protect our communities.
Depart: 5:30 AM
Departure Place: Greater Galilee Baptist Church
1308 S Independence Blvd, Chicago
Return: Approximately 6:00 PM
Also, mark May 22 on your calendar, in case you cannot join us this Tuesday the 15th.
Please call or text Maria at 224-141-1096 or email maria@pasoaction.org to secure your spot on the bus!

Phone Bank for the ERA - 5/14
2018-05-14 17:00 - 20:00 | DPOP Office, 6941-A W. North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
Well done, phone bankers, post card and LTE writers, witness slip submitters, and rally and hearing attendees! ERA ratification in Illinois has moved one step closer to reality. On May 16 the Human Services committee is expected to vote SJRCA 4 out of committee. Next step, a full House vote!
We need your help now more than ever! Our representatives must hear from us! The anti's are at it and are spreading their lies and fake news!
Volunteer your time to phone bank for the ERA. All you need is a computer/tablet and a phone, we will provide the script. Please complete this form, https://goo.gl/forms/6DLckmvIRZdowwql2
Join us at DPOP next Monday, May 14, between 5:00 and 8:00pm. Co-hosted by DPOP, Ratify ERA IL, Indivisible Illinois, & Oak Park Area Indivisible.

DPOP SECOND SATURDAY MEETING - 5/12
2018-05-12 10:00 - 12:00 | DPOP Office, 6941-A W. North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
Join us to hear the latest on the status of gun legislation in Springfield and the strategy going forward.
Representatives from Moms Demand Action, Gun Responsibility Advocates, and Stop the Violence, as well as student activists from OPRF will discuss their mission and points of collaboration with DPOP.
Location TBA!

Resist! A Visual History of Protest - 5/11
2018-05-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Oak Park Art League, 720 Chicago Avenue, Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
In conjunction with The Oak Park Art League's Art for Social Change: SANCTUARY National Exhibition of Postcard Art
Artworks by FRANKLIN MCMAHON, Artist Reporter. EXHIBITION DATES: May 11 - June 1, 2018
World renowned Artist Reporter, Franklin McMahon has been at the forefront of social change since parachuting from a B17 into WWII Germany. A selection of McMahon's works covering the Emmett Till Trial, Civil Rights Movement, Politics, World Studio, Vatican II, War and Housing Protests, Chicago Conspiracy Trial will be featured in this exhibition.

Sarah's Inn Educational Breakfast Forum - 5/10
2018-05-10 08:00 - 10:00 | Oak Park Country Club, 2001 N. Thatcher Avenue, River Grove, IL, 60171, United States
Join nationally recognized experts for a discussion on reducing relationship violence and assault, and creating safer work spaces and communities.

ERA Rally and Lobby Day in Springfield - 5/8
2018-05-08 12:00 - 14:00 | Illinois State Capitol, 401 S. 2nd Street, Springfield, IL, 62701, United States
The Rally begins at 12pm at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield at the Lincoln Statue! Let's show the Illinois General Assembly how many people from across Illinois expect to see the Equal Rights Amendment ratified in the House this May!!
No, the Equal Rights Amendment *still* has not been passed, which means gender equality is still NOT part of the U.S. Constitution.
YOU can be a part of making sure that the ERA finally gets ratified! If Illinois ratifies the ERA that means that only ONE more state would be needed. Congress passed it back in 1972 but needed 38 states to ratify it before going into effect. Illinois could be #37! For details, click here.

Phone Bank for the ERA - 5/7
2018-05-07 17:00 - 20:00 | DPOP Office, 6941-A W. North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
Can't make it to ERA Rally Day in Springfield but still want to help pass the ERA in Illinois?
Volunteer your time to phone bank for the ERA. Bring your computer/tablet and a phone, if possible. We will provide the script. Planned Parenthood has created virtual phone banks for targeted legislators. These are issue friendly call lists and we will be urging constituents in those districts to call their legislator and ask them to vote Yes on ERA.
Join us at DPOP next Monday, May 7 between 5:00 and 8:00pm. Co-hosted by DPOP, Ratify ERA IL, Indivisible Illinois, Oak Park Area Indivisible, & Friends for ERA Illinois. Please sign up here.

WSSRA Derby Day Gala - 5/5
2018-05-05 15:00 - 19:00 | Hawthorne Race Course Turf Club, 3501 Laramie Avenue, Cicero, IL, 60804, United States
Help enrich lives through recreation by raising money for the WSSRA!

2018 Farmers' Market Kickoff Dinner/Team Meeting - 5/1
2018-05-01 18:00 - 20:00 | DPOP Office, 6941-A W. North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
It's hard to believe, with today's weather, but the Oak Park Farmers' Market will be starting next month. Saturday, May 19th is opening day.
On May 1st at 6:00pm, we will have a Farmers Market kickoff dinner/team meeting at DPOP. RSVP to mshallen29@hotmail.com.
If you know anyone who would like to help out this year, please invite them to the dinner and provide their email address to us.
The Farmers' Market team is the front line for DPOP, our most visible and regular contact with the voters of Oak Park and surrounding communities. This will be a BIG YEAR - we will be taking back Illinois from Rauner and recapturing congressional seats throughout Illinois. Please join us and be part of the "Blue Wave 2018"!
Thanks,
Hope, Ron, Brad & Doreen

Phone Bank for SB1657: Override the Veto - Thursdays in March & April!
2018-04-26 17:00 - 20:00, 2018-04-19 17:00 - 20:00 | DPOP Office, 6941-A W. North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
ACT NOW TO REDUCE GUN VIOLENCE IN ILLINOIS!
Please join the Democratic Party of Oak Park and the Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence every Thursday in March and April to work to override Governor Rauner's veto of Senator Don Harmon's bill - IL Senate Bill 1657 - Gun Dealer Licensing Act.
We will be calling voters across Illinois, asking them to call their state senator to tell her/him to vote to override the veto. Come for all or just part of the time. Please bring your phone, charger, and laptop or tablet, if possible.

Housing Forward Progressive Dinner - 4/23
2018-04-23 17:00 - 20:00 | IL
Join Housing Forward for an amazing 3 course meal accompanied by friends and family, while also helping your community end homelessness.
During this unique dining experience, you will enjoy three courses at three different restaurants. We are excited to feature a new restuarant this year! Begin your evening at Altiro Latin Fusion and enjoy a variety of Latin inspired appetizers. Longtime favorite Winberie's will again offer their delectable selection of salmon, chicken marsala or vegetarian pasta for the entrees. A short walk away, L!ve Cafe will be hosting desserts where you and your guests will end your evening with coffee and tempting desserts.
The night wouldn't be complete without an opportunity to win great prizes through our raffle. Keep your eyes open for Facebook and Twitter updates on raffle items!

Moms Demand Action - Oak Park Monthly Meeting - 4/22
2018-04-22 13:00 - 15:00 | BUILD Chicago, 5100 W. Harrison Street, Chicago, IL, 60644, United States
Join Moms Demand Action - Oak Park at BUILD, a local organization with a long history of successful gun violence prevention efforts.

Courage, Perseverance, and Realization: Fair Housing in Oak Park - 4/21
2018-04-21 13:00 - 17:00 | Oak Park Public Library (Main Branch), 834 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL, 60301, United States
This event will be broken into three parts:
First will be a panel of folks who were part of passing the Fair Housing Ordinance in 1968 and establishing the Housing Center in 1972.
Then a panel of current housing and community leaders will talk about the current status of fair housing, integration, and inclusion in Oak Park.
The event will also include a COMMUNITY BRAINSTORM where YOU will be able to describe what you hope the future of Oak Park's fair housing and equity reality should be. A report back the the group will end the day.

Oak Park Earth Fest - 4/21
2018-04-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Village of Oak Park Public Works Center, 201 South Boulevard, Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
Join the Village of Oak Park for Earth Fest!

Volunteer Meet & Match - 4/18
2018-04-18 16:00 - 20:00 | West Cook YMCA, 255 S. Marion Street, Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
Register here.
