Please join us for LTDO’S Oktoberfest fundraiser! It’s time to celebrate our recent successes as we also prepare for upcoming elections. Join elected officials, candidates, and other committed Democrats and Friends for this fun event.

Sample beers brewed by Alter Brewing Company and enjoy a Brat, German Potato Salad, Sauerkraut, Soft Pretzels with Cheese Dip, and a pint of Cold Beer. A vegetarian brat will also be available.

Monday, October 5, 2026
6:00-9:00 pm

Alter Brewing Company Barrel Room
2300 Wisconsin Ave, Unit 213
Downers Grove 60515

Individual Tickets $50.00 minimum donation
Young Democrat (21 – 28) $25.00 minimum donation

Sponsorship opportunities are also available:

• Hazy IPA Level $250.00 minimum donation.
  You get 2 tickets to the event, recognition at the event, and on all LTDO media and social media outlets.
• Feistbier Level $750.00 minimum donation.
  You get 4 tickets to the event, recognition at the event, and on all LTDO media and social media outlets.
• Prost Level $1000.00 minimum donation.
  You get 4 tickets to the event, a video recording posted to our website, our Facebook Page, and our Newsletters through the election, recognition at the event and on all LTDO media and social media outlets.

To register or donate, please go to go.ltdo.org/okt26.

SPONSORS PLEASE NOTE!! If you are paying funds from a candidate committee, or want to pay by check (instead of using ACTBLUE) please make your checks payable to LTDO include your ticket type selections as if you were filling out the form. If you have questions please email Suzanne Kinn at suzannekinn@aol.com.

INDIVIDUALS PLEASE NOTE!! If you want to pay by check (instead of using ACTBLUE) please make your check out to LTDO and indicate your employer and occupation as required by campaign finance rules.

Send checks to:

John Brubaker LTDO Treasurer
661 Sunset Dr
Naperville, IL 60540

If you can’t attend, you may still support our efforts by making a donation of your choosing.

All proceeds will go to support LTDO programs. We look forward to seeing you at the FEST!

We had a great time at our first Trivia Night of 2022 with questions about music from the 70s and 80s. Curt Alliaume failed to notify us that he was a DJ in a former life. He knew all the answers and we had to break his knuckles after round one so he wouldn’t win all the prizes!

But seriously, in true socialist form*, after wiping the floor with us after round one, Curt graciously let others type in their answers first and even offered

clues when others were stumped. Other winners were Maryann Vazquez, Chris Patterson, and Sue Quigley. Even our pop culture-agnostic newsletter editor almost answered a question. Wait ’til next time!

Many thanks to our sponsors Amy Chavez, Barb O’Meara, Sadia Covert, Chris Patterson, and Lisa Rose!

* Joking!!!

$100 Sponsors

$50 Sponsors

When LTDO throws a Holiday Party, it does not fool around! The festivities at Meson Sabika featured an elegant setting, great food, and lots of quality schmoozing. Thanks to our Events Chair Urzula Urzua for conceiving and planning this (and coping with late responses and no-shows)!

Heads up — next year, the Holiday Party will be a fundraiser via advance ticket sales only Start saving your pennies!

The Chili Cookoff Fundraiser is returning!  We hope to hold the event sometime this Spring, but we don’t know yet when it will be safe to do so. Admission will be $30 per individual, $60 per family, and $5 off if you bring a dish.

We’ll hold four competitions:
1. Chili – any kind     2. Chili – vegetarian     3. Cornbread     4. Dessert

We are still seeking a site for this event, so if you have any ideas or connections, PLEASE let us know at urzula@gmail.com.