“Reimagining Local News” film with Journalist Charles Blow

by Carolyn Classen, blogger SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23 AT 2:00PM General Admission: $12 | Loft Members: $10 – VIP Reception: $50 | Loft Members: $40 Passes Not Accepted GENERAL ADMISSION: $12 • LOFT MEMBERS: $10Includes Admission to Screening and Discussion Only VIP RECEPTION (1:00PM – 2:00PM) | GENERAL ADMISSION: $50 • LOFT MEMBERS: $40 Includes admission to screening, discussion and … Read more

Flourish: The APIDA (AAPI) Fund Celebration

by Carolyn Classen, blogger “Celebrating growth, resilience, and a thriving future for the APIDA community. Celebrate the official public launch of the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Fund, an initiative of the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona. This special evening brings together community leaders, advocates, and friends to honor resilience, culture, and connection. Enjoy cultural … Read more

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Be informed about 3 Democratic candidates for Ward 6 Council seat

Democrats of Greater Tucson just posted an hour/half video of a forum with all 3 Democratic candidates running for the open Ward 6 Council seat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmFaEf13f-M. Partcipating are personal injury attorney Leighton Rockafellow, Jr.; KXCI community radio Operations Mgr. Miranda Schubert; retired science teacher Jim Sinex. Founder of B4AZ Michael Bryan (also 1st VP of … Read more

Celebrate Women’s Equality Day

Friday August 26 is Women’s Equality Day. “Women’s Equality Day, celebrated every August 26, commemorates the passage of women’s suffrage in the U.S. and reminds us of the hurdles overcome by the heroic women who faced violence and discrimination to propel the women’s movement forward.” It was first celebrated in 1971, then in 1972, the … Read more

Tucson Food Share helps with food insecurity

My husband and I were invited to the 2nd year anniversary pot luck of Tucson Food Share, at 2500 N.  Stone Ave. (NE corner of N. Stone Ave. x E. Alturas St.), one block north of Grant Rd.  We were impressed with this volunteer run organization of dedicated people who want to help with food … Read more