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).

Give on Arizona Gives Day

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“The day our state united to build a better tomorrow”

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Starting at 12:00 a.m. (yes, midnight) on April 9, anyone can start donating to the nonprofit of their choice, or several if so inclined.  This is a state-wide event.

Arizona Gives Day is a day for Arizonans to come together to show support for the state’s nonprofits in 24 hours. On April 9, 2014, from 12:00 am to 11:59 pm, supporters of Arizona’s nonprofits will go online, connect with causes they care about and make a tax-deductible donation. Supporters will search for participating nonprofits and simply click to donate. The donation stays local and helps our nonprofits provide much needed services and support for people in the state of Arizona.

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Color the Mural!

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Safos Dance Theatre presents
“Color the Mural!”
A Community Mural Project

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Safos Dance Theatre is proud to invite the Tucson Community to participate in “Color the Mural!” A Community Mural Project. On Sunday April 6, 2014 at 10am at the House of Neighborly Service 243 W. 33rd St Tucson, AZ 85713. Safos will kick off the community painting part of the “Color the Mural” project.

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Sam Hughes Neighborhood garden tour

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Presented by Sam Hughes Neighborhood Association on Sunday, April 6, 2014, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

The Garden Tour will be a self-guided walking tour (approximately a two mile loop to visit all sites on foot). The Sam Hughes neighborhood is bounded by Speedway/Country Club/Broadway/Campbell.

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Cyclovia Tucson on April 6

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Bicycles, tricycles, unicycles, carts, strollers, walkers, hikers, segways, skateboards, skates, etc….all welcome at the annual car-free Cyclovia in downtown Tucson, along a 5 mile route to South Tucson.

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Friday Night Live at Main Gate Square (April to August)

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Friday Night Live! Concert Line-up Announced (press release)

Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance and Main Gate Square present a series of free, evening jazz concerts at the Geronimo Plaza, beginning April 4.
A jazz infusion has taken place each summer on University Boulevard for the past few years. This season stages the best pick of jazz performers in the region – from the Spanish guitar serenades of DeGrazia Band to the soulful vocals of Crystal Stark.

Presented by Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance at Main Gate Square, the free performances alternate Fridays at 7 p.m. Coupled with delicious food from nearby local restaurants, the evenings provide a great way to begin the weekend.

“People come to Geronimo Plaza and discover Main Gate is a great place in a lively atmosphere,” said Jane McCollum, Main Gate Square general manager.
Main Gate Square, between Park and Euclid Avenues on University Boulevard, features more than 20 retailers and 30 restaurants near the University of Arizona. Main Gate merchants validate parking for the Tyndall Garage Monday through Friday after 5 p.m. to midnight (all parking fees incurred prior to 5 p.m. are the customer’s responsibility).

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