Surround yourself with Democrats as you walk with Lake County Democrats, Vernon Township Democrats, Congressman Brad Schneider, and other Democratic officials at the Buffalo Grove Days Parade. Gather at 11am and step off at 11:30am. Wear blue if you can. If you’d like a Lake Dems t-shirt or hat, go to lakedems.org/shop. And stop by the Lake Dems booth (#34) after the parade to sign petitions.

Join a family-friendly outdoor picnic celebrating LGBTQ+ life and culture and showing support for Lake County’s LGBTQ+ community. An RSVP is highly recommended so that we have enough for all to enjoy. Visit lgbtqlc.com/bbq/ to RSVP or for more information.

Labor and community members are planning more than a barbecue on Labor Day this year because we have to stop the billionaire takeover. Join Indivisible Western Lake County in this Labor Day-themed rally in support of workers over billionaires. The protest is part of a nationwide effort. Gather by the closed Baker’s Square restaurant at 1193 S. Milwaukee Ave. in Libertyville. For more information, email randyharnicker@gmail.com.

You’re invited to a fundraising event in support of State Senator Adriane Johnson. Candidates who purchase a ticket can bring their petitions to the event for signatures. Click here for more information or to RSVP.

Join the Lake County Democrats and the Moraine Township Democrats for a Workers Over Billionaires rally to stand up against Donald Trump and for the American people. Democratic candidates’ petitions we be available to sign and voter registration as well. Visit www.mobilize.us/lakecountydemsil/event/833965/ for more information or to RSVP.

You’ve got a lot going on, but there’s a simple way to take action and stand up for Democratic values. Take care of everything related to candidate nominating petitions at the Lake County Democrats’ one-stop petition party. The event runs from 4 to 5:30pm on Saturday, Sept. 6, at North Shore Unitarian Church, 2100 Half Day Rd., in Bannockburn. You may turn in completed candidate petitions, have a lawyer look over your petitions before you turn them in, get petitions notarized, sign petitions, and more.

Support three candidates at this fundraiser: State Senator Adriane Johnson and State Representatives Laura Faver Dias and Daniel Didech. Tickets are $100 or $150 for a family. Dinner will be served. Visit https://lakedems.org/events/fundraiser-for-state-sen-johnson-and-state-reps-faver-dias-and-didech/ to see the donation options.