February 8, 2018 Meeting Notes

Action Ridge; Monday 2/8/2018 100 Courtland Ave – Lower Level We promote principles of democracy: inclusion, respect, equity and the health of our planet.  Truth Matters!  7:30 PAC Chair from the National Organization for Women – Bonnie Grabenhofer (not able to attend, Nan spoke on her behalf).  She sent a list of candidates and howContinue reading “February 8, 2018 Meeting Notes”

Indivisible Chicago Summit March 11

The Indivisible Chicago Summit March 11th, 2018 4pm – 8pm Malcolm X College 1900 W Jackson, Chicago, IL Speakers Include: Jason Kander, Let America Vote Stevie Valles, Chicago Votes Angelica Magaña, Voto Latino Ezra Levin/Leah Greenberg, Indivisible Catherine Vaughan, Flippable Adrienne Levar, Swing Left Admission is FREE, although donations to cover the cost of theContinue reading “Indivisible Chicago Summit March 11”

Meeting February 8

The next meeting of Action Ridge will be February 8 at 7:00 PM at the Community Church. We will have two speakers, Bonnie Grabenhofer,  PAC Chairman from the National Organization for Women and Mary Upson,  President of the Park Ridge League of Women Voters. They will be sharing information about their organizations and efforts toContinue reading “Meeting February 8”

League of Women Voters of Illinois Event

Bridging Divides: Cultivating Common Ground for Action Hilary Denk / Heather Cunningham, Co-chairs, Issues Committee This provocative and informative annual event will be held onSaturday, February 10, 2018 at University Center, 525 South State Street, Chicago from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm.  Both a continental breakfast and a boxed lunch are offered. As league members, we are passionateContinue reading “League of Women Voters of Illinois Event”

Meet Gubernatorial Candidate Chris Kelly

Meet Gubernatorial Candidate Chris Kelly Event hosted by Progressives for Change Thursday, February 1st (7-8:30 p.m.) at First United Methodist Church in Elmhurst (see link for more details). 232 S York St 232 South York Street Elmhurst, IL 60126 The public is welcome and the event is FREE but you MUST REGISTER at this link:Continue reading “Meet Gubernatorial Candidate Chris Kelly”

January 2018 Meeting Notes

Dear Action Ridge Friends, First of all, let me thank those who came to our meeting on Jan. 8th for your interest and enthusiasm regarding the passage of the ERA ratification resolution. Over 45 people attended, paid rapt attention to Eden Nassini and asked good questions that helped clarify the issues. We also wrote postcardsContinue reading “January 2018 Meeting Notes”

IMPORTANT ACTION RIDGE MEETING!

JANUARY 8TH—7:00 COMMUNITY CHURCH 100 Courtland Park Ridge Did you know that we could still ratify the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution so that women are equally protected under our highest law?  If we work hard, this spring we will finally be able to say that Illinois is the 37th state to ratify theContinue reading “IMPORTANT ACTION RIDGE MEETING!”