Local Leagues team up for baseball fundraiser supporting voter engagement

Two local League of Women Voters chapters for the Palatine-Barrington-Schaumburg Area and the Roselle-Bloomingdale Area are teaming up for a night of summer fun and civic support at Wintrust Field in Schaumburg.

On Thursday, Aug. 21, the Schaumburg Boomers take on the Gateway Grizzlies at 6:30 p.m. at the stadium, 1999 Springinsguth Road.

The first one thousand fans, age 21 or older, will receive a free Boomers cap. Bring your family, friends, and community spirit for a night of baseball, local pride, and voter empowerment.

Tickets are $16 each for reserved seats with proceeds benefiting the vital nonpartisan work of both Leagues, including voter education, registration drives, and advocacy for good government. The League of Women Voters is a trusted nonpartisan, inclusive, grass-roots organization working to empower voters and defend democracy.

Buy your tickets online at tinyurl.com/boomerstixr.

Whether you're a lifelong baseball fan or just in it for the snacks and fireworks, this is a great way to have fun and support democracy in action.

About League of Women Voters of Roselle-Bloomingdale Area

Formed in 2012, the League of Women Voters of Roselle-Bloomingdale Area is a nonpartisan organization that is dedicated to encouraging informed and active participation in government. The Roselle-Bloomingdale chapter provides local resources such as candidate forums, online voter guides, and educational programs to help residents understand and engage with important issues affecting their communities.

The League influences public policy through education and advocacy and does not support or oppose any political parties or candidates. With over 105 years of experience and more than 800 local and state affiliations, the League is one of America’s most trusted grass-roots organizations. Membership is open to anyone age 16 and older.

For more information about the League’s events and monthly meetings, or to become a member of the League of Women Voters of Roselle-Bloomingdale Area, visit lwvrb.org or call (630) 283-2894. Follow www.facebook.com/lwvrb or instagram.com/lwvrosellebloomingdale.

For more information on the League of Women Voters of Illinois, visit lwvil.org, or for information on the League of Women Voters of the United States, visit lwv.org.