Women' Equality Day
2024-08-25 10:00 - 13:00 UTC
Join McHenry County NOW @ Deicke Park in Huntley to commemorate Women’s Equality Day and see what #WomenRoar24 is all about!
Enjoy morning refreshments from our wonderful sponsor Morkes Chocolates of Huntley.
So be sure to bring your kids/grandkids/friends to join in the fun & camaraderie that Women Roar popups bring to the community!
Come out to celebrate Women’s Equality & Women’s Rights!!
Be sure to bring your kids/grandkids/friends to join in the fun & camaraderie that Women Roar popups bring to the community!
Come out to celebrate Women’s Equality & Women’s Rights!!

Chapter Meeting - September
2024-09-12 18:30 - 20:00 UTC
Please join us for our September Chapter meeting. For more information send email to mchconow@Outlook.com.

IL NOW State Conference
2024-09-22 12:00 - 17:00 UTC
SAVE THE DATE – More info to follow

The Last Drop
2024-10-24 17:30 - 20:00 UTC
During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Join Turning Point, in partnership with McHenry County College and McHenry County NOW, for an exclusive screening of The Last Drop
The Last Drop is a 40-minute sci-fi film that aims to show young people what abuse looks like before it turns violent, designed to kickstart a national conversation about relationship safety.
Following the film, a panel of Turning Point advocates and community partners will guide a debrief and open discussion questions to the attendees.

January Chapter Meeting
2025-01-09 18:30 - 20:00 UTC
Please join us for our January Chapter meeting. For more information send email to mchconow@Outlook.com.

Noise For NOW: The 3rd Annual Abortion Access Benefit Series
2025-01-25 20:00 - 2025-01-26 00:00 UTC

Black History Reflection
2025-02-20 18:00 - 20:00 UTC
Join us Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:00 pm at the Cary Area Public Library for an evening reflecting on Black history. We will honor the contributions of Black individuals throughout history.
As a community we’ll be viewing a documentary together, then engaging in meaningful follow up discussions afterward.
Lets come together to reflect on the past and look toward a brighter future.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to support local Black owned businesses.
Hosted by: McHenry County NOW

Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month Workshop presented by Turning Point Domestic Violence Services
2025-02-26 18:00 - 19:00 UTC
Please join us! A presentation and workshop for starting the conversation about Teen Dating Violence and Healthy Relationships with the teens in your life.
https://turnpt.org/teenworkshop/
Teens and adults welcome!

United We Resist - International Women's Day!
2025-03-08 11:00 - 13:00 UTC
📢 UNITED WE RESIST!
On International Women’s Day Saturday March 8th from 11am-1pm, it seems fitting that we’re taking to the streets with our friends & neighbors who care about the constant attacks on the Rights of Women, People of Color, the LGBTQIA+ community, Veterans, those with Disabilities, Low income families, Seniors, Farmers & our Migrant/Refugee families in this country.
NOW is the time we stand up in the name of HUMANITY and refuse to accept our rights & freedoms in this country being stripped away every day.
NOW is the time to hold our elected officials who support fascism accountable, and to expect our elected officials who support democracy to show up and fight for it alongside us!
When we look back at this timeline in history, let’s look back confident that WE RESISTED, WE REFUSED TO BE SILENT, and WE REFUSED TO LOOK THE OTHER WAY while our Democracy was being destroyed before our very eyes!
TOGETHER, neighbor beside neighbor, we will fight fascism!
Sign up here: https://action.womensmarch.com
Exchange Dr & Route 14 Crystal Lake, IL
5260 NORTHWEST HWY
Crystal Lake, IL, 60014
United States
PARK IN OUTER PERIMETER OF THE LOT SPACES ONLY – BUSINESSES NEED TO HAVE AMPLE OPEN PARKING FOR THEIR CUSTOMERS ASSEMBLE IN THE GRASS AREA IN FRONT OF THE FAMOUS FOOTWEAR

MAJOR! Documentary Screening
2025-03-29 19:00 UTC
Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation is honored to host a screening of MAJOR! which explores the life and campaigns of Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a formerly incarcerated Black transgender elder and activist who has been fighting for the rights of trans women of color for over 40 years. MAJOR! will be shown on Saturday, March 29 at 7 pm at the church, 5603 W. Bull Valley Road in McHenry.
The film is co-sponsored by Tree of Life, McHenry County NOW, and McHenry County Citizens for Choice. Admission is free and open to the public. Freewill donations will be held to support the work of the Transformative Justice Law Project which provides free legal services for trans and gender non-conforming people.
Miss Major Griffin-Gracy is a veteran of the Stonewall Rebellion and a survivor of Attica State Prison, a former sex worker, an elder, and a community leader and human rights activist. She is simply “Mama” to many in her community. Her personal story and activism for transgender civil rights intersects struggles for justice and equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people (LGBTQ+) from the 1960s to today. At the center of her activism is her fierce advocacy for her girls, trans women of color who have survived police brutality and incarceration in men’s jails and prisons.
MAJOR! was an official selection at over 60 film festivals around the world and garnered 20 awards for best documentary. Miss Major’s story offers a roadmap for social justice movements lead by and for transgender women of color, and a unique opportunity to learn from living elders.
Light refreshments will be provided and an open discussion will follow the movie.
“MAJOR! is both a challenging and inspirational film, ” states Chaplain Dave Becker, pastor at Tree of Life, “and it is particularly relevant at this moment in time when so many of the rights that Miss Major fought so hard for are being rolled back. Hosting this film is part of our faith’s larger commitment to honoring the inherent worthiness and dignity of all people which includes our trans and gender non-conforming siblings.”
This program was organized by the Tree of Life’s Welcoming Congregation Team, members of the congregation who help lead the church community’s commitment to welcome, inclusion, and belonging of the LGBTQ+ community with the congregation. Tree of Life has been engaged in the national Unitarian Universalist Association’s Welcoming Congregation Project since 2004.

Will County NOW Presents Financial Literacy for Women
2025-04-29 19:00 - 20:30 UTC
Join us for Financial Literacy for Women!
Date: Tue Apr 29 2025
Time: 7:00 PM CDT Online Event
Description: Are you ready to take control of your finances? Will County NOW is excited to present a virtual event focused on financial literacy specifically for women. Learn valuable tips and tricks to help you manage your money, plan for the future, and achieve your financial goals. Don’t miss out on this empowering opportunity to gain financial independence!
Location: Online (Zoom link will be mailed to registrants the day before the event)
Topics include:
Financial literacy basics (saving, budgeting, debt management, goal setting)
Common mistakes women make with their finances and how to avoid them
How to protect your personal finances when you are in a difficult situation
A brief Q&A session will follow the presentation
Our Speaker
Dansen Mayhay is a dedicated Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual, bringing a wealth of experience and a unique perspective to her role. With a distinguished career in the nonprofit sector, Dansen has worked on multiple levels, from case management to overseeing the training program at the Midwest’s largest LGBTQ community organization. Her expertise in DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) training has impacted Fortune 500 companies, grassroots organizations, higher education institutions, and government entities.
About Us
Will County NOW is the Will County, IL chapter of the National Organization for Women.
As the grassroots arm of the women’s movement, the National Organization for Women is dedicated to its multi-issue and multi-strategy approach to women’s rights, and is the largest organization of feminist grassroots activists in the United States. NOW has hundreds of chapters and hundreds of thousands of members and activists in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
https://willcountynow.org

The SAVE Act: What it Means for Women in Illinois
2025-05-22 07:00 - 20:00 UTC
Please join us for what will be an essential primer on how this legislation will hurt millions of voters in the United States!
REGISTER NOW: bit.ly/3SH8lJy

Celebrate Black History
2026-02-19 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Cary Area Library, 1606 Three Oaks Road, Cary, IL, 60013, United States
2nd Annual Celebration of Black History

Reflect – Learn – Connect – Celebrate Black History
Join McHenry County NOW for our 2nd Annual Black History Celebration Event on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM at the Cary Area Public Library.
The evening will feature a compelling documentary followed by an engaging group discussion exploring Black history. This is a chance to learn together, share perspectives, and strengthen our community through conversation.
You’ll also have the opportunity to support local Black-owned businesses throughout the event.
Come be part of an evening that honors the past and inspires the future.
Event hosted by: McHenry County NOW
Register to Attend – Here

Women's Equality Day at McHenry County College
2026-08-26 11:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | McHenry County College, 8900 Northwest Hwy, Crystal Lake, IL, 60012, United States
JOIN US!!
