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Updated: March 10, 2012 1:48AM

Leafblad fund-raiser: Larry Leafblad, Republican candidate in the 31st Senate District, holds a “Rockin’ Rollout” fund-raiser from 6 to 10 p.m. Jan. 14 at Bittersweet Golf Club, 75 Almond Road, Gurnee. Tickets are $35; $55 couples; and $15, precinct committeemen. Free soft drinks, drafts, appetizers and cash bar.

Dem forum: A Democratic candidate forum will held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 19 at the Zion-Benton Public Library, 2400 Gabriel Ave., Zion.

Lincoln Day Dinner: The Grant Township Republican Club will hold its 64th annual Lincoln Day Dinner — the only one of its kind in Lake County saluting the first Republican Party president — at Maravela’s Banquet facility, 4 S. Washington St., Fox Lake. Cocktails begin at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Details, Nancy Kubalanza, (847) 587-5954; Marjorie Kubalanza at (847) 587-3017.

Tenth Dems: Tenth Congressional District Democrats is accepting applications for its Spring Semester Internship Program, available to high school juniors and seniors, college students and graduate or law students with a desire to help the Democratic Party. The election season for 2012 has just begun, so there are plenty of opportunities for interns to learn about campaigning and the issues affecting the 10th District. General assignment interns may do research, walk door-to-door with candidates, work in campaign offices, staff events and issue forums. Specialized assignments are also available in the areas of research, new media, IT management and political outreach. Spring interns are expected to commit eight hours per week during the school year. Computer skills are desirable. The organization is looking especially for applicants with Web administration and/or data management skills. Internships are unpaid educational volunteer positions. Course credit is available with cooperating high schools and colleges. Acceptance into the internship program is selective and contingent upon an interview. Applicants should submit a brief paragraph explaining why they want the internship, along with a resume of educational background and activities. Details, e-mail info@tenthdems.org or call (847) 266-VOTE (8683).

Jobs forum: State Rep. Carol Sente, D-Vernon Hills, in partnership with the College of Lake County and Job Center of Lake County, is hosting a Job Seekers Forum to bring resources and guidance to local unemployed and underemployed citizens. Interested residents are encouraged to attend all or part of the event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 13, at the College of Lake County Southlake Campus, 1120 S. Milwaukee Ave. Vernon Hills. Attendees of the forum will receive assistance on a wide variety of topics relevant to job seekers, including sessions on improving written communication, interviewing, using available resources, and starting and maintaining a small business. A panel of employers will be present to answer questions and career service booths will be set up. Details or to RSVP, call (847) 478-9909 or e-mail RepSente@gmail.com.