Vagina Monologues at PCC West

Need I saw more?  If you haven’t seen this show before (in their 5th year), check it out as jokes about vaginas can be funny (believe me). Donations welcome for Emerge! Center Against Sexual Assault.

Stop bullying showcase at Loft Cinema

bullying-logo-copy-270x400STEP UP, SPEAK OUT, END BULLYING: PSA SHOWCASE AND AWARDS EVENT

SATURDAY, APRIL 25 AT 10:00AM | ADMISSION FREE!

Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. Tucson


Highlighting student-produced, 30-second public service announcements based on the theme “Creating a Safe Space for All,” The End of Bullying Task Force of CODAC, along with SAAF and the Office of the Pima County School Superintendent invite the community to attend and watch solutions to bullying through the video art of students.

Admission is free and there will be free popcorn, water and T-shirts for the first 200 youth in attendance. Following the film showcase, awards will be presented to age-based categories. This year’s showcase will also feature live music and a raffle for an iPad mini (you must be present to win this prize).

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Japanese Speech Contest in 13th year, now at UA

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Odaiko Sonora taiko drummers will be performing at 3:15 p.m.. Our Southern AZ Japanese Cultural Coalition (of which I am the website Editor) will have a table. I’ll be teaching how to play a Japanese card game called hanafuda (flower cards). Please drop by to say hello & learn about our Japanese culture and listen to the speech contest.

This event is organized by the SAAJE:  Southern Arizona Assn. for Japanese Education, www.saaje.org. Previous contests have been held at various PCC campuses.

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Historic tour of Josias Joesler homes

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Home Tour 2015: Josias Joesler
25 April 2015, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

“Join the Tucson Historic Preservation Foundation for an exceptional 2015 Historic Home Tour Featuring the Romantic and extraordinary design of Tucson’s most famous and celebrated architect of the 20th century: Josias Joesler. This tour is a rare opportunity to venture inside some of Joesler’s best homes and experience the design that has defined Tucson style for generations. Explore the legacy of Tucson’s architecture.

Click here for more information and to purchase your tickets

Tickets are $40.00 each. 

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Dine Out for Safety

Dine Out for Safety is a community outreach and fundraising event for Southern Arizona Center Against Sexual Assault (SACASA). Dine Out for Safety unites local restaurants, businesses, organizations and individuals in a unique and fun community-wide experience. On April 22, 2015 participating restaurants will generously donate up to 20% of their dinner proceeds to support … Read more