Hanover Township Democrats and Independents
On the weekend of June 10 and 11, Hanover Township celebrated its annual Freedom Bash, and HanDI was there. Several of us volunteered at the donations booth, where we accepted gifts of “comfort items” to be sent to troops abroad. Then on Saturday evening, the usual suspects (and family) gathered to dine on hot dogs, [...]
June HanDI Meeting: Freedom Bash When: Saturday, June 11, 6:00-9:00pm Where: Hanover Township Headquarters, 250 S. Route 59, Bartlett IL What: Annual celebration in support of US troops. HanDI members will gather in the beer garden to enjoy the live music. Please bring “comfort items” to donate to service members; a wish list appears on [...]
May HanDI Meeting: How to Fix Congress When: Monday, May 9, 6:30-8:30pm (note early start time) Where: Panera Bread, 971 W. Irving Park Rd., Streamwood IL What: Join us for a discussion of “Amendment 28,” a series of grass-roots proposals to reform Congress. The amendment text has been widely circulated on the internet; one version [...]
Title: EDDI Fundraiser – Cosmic Bowling with Pizza, Pop & Cupcakes! Location: Brunswick Zone Lake Zurich Description: The Eighth District Democrats & Independents (EDDI) Fundraising Committee presents All American Family Afternoon of Fun! EDDI Cosmic Bowling with Pizza, Pop, & Cupcakes! Would you be interested in being a HanDI team member on: Sunday April 3rd [...]
Title: Holiday Party Location: JC’s Mexican Restaurant, 130 West Bartlett Avenue, Bartlett IL (near train station) Description: Celebrate the season in red, green…and Democratic blue! HanDI members and friends will reminisce about the year past, celebrate successes, and mourn losses with the help of JC’s bartender. Dinner optional. Please bring non-perishable food or household items [...]
Title: September meeting: Budget expert Ralph Martire Location: Poplar Creek Public Library, 1405 S. Park Ave., Streamwood IL Description: Hanover Township Democrats and Independents (HanDI) invite the public to hear special guest Ralph Martire, Executive Director of the bipartisan Center for Tax and Budget Accountability, talk about the causes and possible solutions for Illinois’ state [...]
Title: August Meeting & Book Discussion Location: Poplar Creek Public Library, 1405 S. Park Ave. Topic: “True Compass” by Ted Kennedy The group will discuss the autobiography of the late Senator Edward Kennedy (rescheduled from July). Plus: members vote on endorsement/adoption of candidates and make nominations to the HanDI Steering Committee. Venue: Poplar Creek Public [...]