Carolyn Classen

Carolyn Sugiyama Classen, a life long Democrat, was born & raised in the State of Hawaii, was a Legislative Aide for U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye on Capitol Hill, and practiced law for a while. In Tucson she worked as a tribal staff attorney for the Pascua Yaqui Tribe and later was the Interim Executive Director of the now defunct Domestic Violence Commission. In 2008 she became a “My Tucson” guest columnist for the Tucson Citizen newspaper, then continued blogging for Tucsoncitizen.com for over four and a half years. Her blogsite was entitled “Carolyn’s Community” about community events and some political news, until Gannett Publishing shut down the site on January 31, 2014. She started with Blog for Arizona on Feb. 11, 2014. Part time she sat as a Hearing Officer in Pima County Consolidated Justice Courts Small Claims Division since April, 2005 for 15 years. She is married to University of Arizona Distinguished Professor Albrecht Classen, a native of Germany. They have one son, who lives in Seattle, WA with his wife and daughter. She is also the Editor of the Southern Arizona Japanese Cultural Coalition website, www.southernazjapan.org (since Jan. 2013).

Talk on Love & Marriage on Feb. 3rd

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Just in time for Valentine’s Day 2015, a talk by my University of Arizona Distinguished Professor husband, on his research and historical perspectives. (We’ve also been happily married for 30 years, plus.) Enjoy learning about love, marriage, partnerships over time.

Pima County Sheriff Clarence Dupnik announces retirement

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Pima County Sheriff Clarence Dupnik
Pima County Sheriff Clarence Dupnik

35 year veteran Pima County Sheriff Clarence Dupnik announced on the  Buckmaster radio show today that he will be resigning his office sometime this year. His successor will be appointed by the Pima County Bd. of Supervisors, and the Sheriff recommended that his replacement be his Chief Deputy Chris Nanos.   Dupnik would have been up for re-election in 2016 for his 9th term.

More about the Sheriff at their Pima County Sheriff’s Deparment’s website:

A veteran of over 50 years in local law enforcement, Clarence W. Dupnik has served as the Sheriff of Pima County, Arizona, since his appointment in February 1980. County voters have re-elected him nine times. As Sheriff, he oversees a department of 1,513 employees and a $135 million budget.

 Since Sheriff Dupnik has been in office, the population of the unincorporated area of Pima County has increased from 191,216 in 1980 to more than 350,000. The Sheriff is known nationally for his implementation of innovative and effective law enforcement programs throughout his distinguished career. Sheriff Dupnik remains active in many professional, civic, and fraternal organizations, including the National Sheriffs Association and the International Association of Chiefs of Police

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Arizona Sci-Tech Festival

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It’s that time again for the spring Arizona Sci-Tech Festival, at numerous locales all over the state.  This is a family friendly festival in February and March, exposing adults and children to the wonders of science and technology (and engineering & math too). For Pima County events, go to this link:  http://azscitech.com/events/ (and click on “Pima … Read more

Will you Escape?

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willyouescape There’s a brand new “live escape game” in town, for 2 to 8 people in a room, ages 13 years and up.

Will You Escape is the first live escape game in Tucson.  Your group, comprised of friends, family, colleagues, or strangers are locked in a room together.  Your objective is to solve riddles, uncover clues and crack codes in order to escape in time.  The game is designed to test your problem solving skills with friends or with complete strangers while racing against the clock.  Do you have what it takes?  Will you make it out in time?  WILL YOU ESCAPE?

Check it out online at www.willyouescape.com. Tickets to play cost $20 for 60 minutes in the room,  and here’s the first game (slated for February 6):

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Unscrewed Theater to celebrate one year anniversary at new theater (photos)

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It was a year ago on January 31, 2014 that the Not Burned Out Just Unscrewed theater troupe of hilarious improv comedians opened the doors for their new theater (and first home) at 3244 E. Speedway (east of Country Club, across from the Loft Theater).

I have reported on their fundraisers and their weekend shows, only $5 per person.  Some photos  below of recent shows, taken by NBOJU friend/freelance photographer Jon Scanlon:

Unsrewed Theater cast on stage
Unscrewed Theater cast on stage (L – R: Rick, Jon, Rob, Hilary, Billie, Scott )

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