Free showing of “1984” film at Loft Cinema

Free Screening! 1984 Join us for a special free screening of the classic film version of George Orwell’s chillingly prophetic novel, 1984, on April 4th, the day Orwell’s protagonist Winston Smith begins rebelling against his oppressive government by keeping a forbidden diary. TUESDAY, APRIL 4 AT 7:30PM | FREE ADMISSION at Loft Cinema, 3233 E. … Read more

5th Annual Envision Tucson Sustainable Festival

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From their FB page:
At this family-friendly event, meet community organizations and companies that are creating a sustainable future for our city and region. Enjoy exhibits that highlight their work and get involved through hands-on activities and learning experiences. Explore key sustainability issues, covering everything from solar for the home to growing food and native plants, from preparing for heat emergencies to environmental concerns, and much more.

Festival Highlights:
* the starting point for PAG Solar Partnership’s Solar Tour — pick up your tour map at the Solar Partnership table and visit a great selection of solar-powered homes.
* an expanded display of electric vehicles, presented by Tucson Electric Vehicle Association, with owners and other TEVA members available to answer your questions.
* Southern Arizona Green Chamber of Commerce presenting its Climate Leadership Challenge awards
* the “Co-op Cluster,” featuring local co-ops, including the Food Conspiracy Co-op and Vantage West Credit Union
* the kick-off event for 10West, a weeklong celebration of local innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship
* the annual Green School Recognition, which goes this year to Davis Bilingual Magnet School, with a multi-faceted program that integrates school gardening, aquaponics (in the school library), and ecology education with classroom learning.
* the next generation of sustainability leaders, represented by students from Drachman Montessori Magnet, last year’s Green School Recognition recipient, and teens from Changemaker Academy, sharing their work for environmental justice

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Wear your cardboard to Cardboard Ball 2015

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2015 Cardboard Ball, YWCA Tucson, 525 N. Bonita Ave. 7 p.m.

It’s Time to get your Cardboard On! Benefit party for the All Souls Procession Workshops! 

The Cardboard Ball is a uniquely Tucson event, an eclectic explosion of self-expression. Attendees create incredible cardboard fashions and wearable art. Some contribute amazing 2D and 3D works in cardboard and recycled materials. D.J.s and musicians deliver solid dance grooves. The adventurous battle for fame and glory in the Cardboard Joust!

This year held at YWCA on Bonita. The YWCA Cafe will be offering various forms of social lubrication, snacks, coffee, craft beer and award winning wines! Tickets Available Mid September at Yikes Toys on Broadway, Pop-cycle on 4th Ave and at the YWCA on Bonita. $10 in Advance $15 at the door the night of the event.

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Let them eat pie!

Annual Pie Party 2015, 3 to 6 p.m. at YWCA Tucson, 525 N. Bonita Ave. (West of I-10). The Pie Party celebrates 12 years by bringing back the Pie Contest! Held for many years among friends, Pie Party was passed on to the Food Conspiracy Co-op in 2014 as a fundraiser and fun community event. … Read more

Walk the Arizona Women’s History Trail

Celebrate Women’s History (“Herstory”) Month of March by walking the Women’s History Tour in Tucson, and viewing the current exhibit at the YWCA.

Just found out about the Women’s Heritage Trail project in Arizona, www.womensheritagetrail.org, featuring 18 posters of multi-cultural pioneer women on display at the YWCA – Tucson on 525 N. Bonita Avenue. Drop by that “How Splendid Our Past” exhibit M to F, 8 to 5 p.m. to read about the brave and strong women who built this SW desert area, the Trust Territory and State of Arizona.

This travelling exhibit is there indefinitely in the YWCA’s Frances McClelland Leadership Center room. One of the posters in this exhibit features Isabella Greenway, Arizona’s first Congresswoman.

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