LD 18 Legislative Update & LD 17 Senate candidate John McLean at TVVDC meeting

by Carolyn Classen, blogger Legislative Update with the LD18 Delegation Saturday, March 16, 2024, 10:00am to 11:30 a.m. Zoom link (no registration required): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86860213566... "Note that this meeting has been moved from the second Saturday of March to the third Saturday in order to avoid a conflict with the Tucson Festival of Books. The LD18 Legislators ... Read more

“The Future of Journalism” at LWVGT event

Junior League Building 2099 E. River Rd., Tucson

by Carolyn Classen, blogger We're excited to invite you to the last League of Women Voters Public Program of the season, formerly known as the Voter Education Program.  This event promises to be an insightful and engaging discussion on "The Future of Journalism," featuring a panel of three esteemed local journalists. Date: Saturday, March 16 ... Read more

Sustainable Landscapes Expo 2024

UA Cooperative Extension 4210 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson

by Carolyn Classen, blogger "Come to UA Cooperative Extension for the Expo on March 16, 2024! The Expo is always held on the Saturday AFTER the Festival of Books weekend at UA Extension.  4210 N. Campbell Ave.  This free, family-friendly event includes over 40 exhibits to increase knowledge on efficient water usage and sustainable landscaping ... Read more

“North Town: Heritage of a Black community” (Mesa, AZ) film

Loft Cinema 3233 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson

by Carolyn Classen, blogger SATURDAY, MARCH 16 AT 2:00PM GENERAL ADMISSION: $5 PASSES NOT ACCEPTED Featuring a post-film discussion with director Bruce Nelson! All proceeds from this screening will be donated to a local nonprofit organization, TBA. "North Town explores the once segregated black community in Mesa, Arizona from the early 1900s to the 1980s. North Town has ... Read more

Free screening of “American Experience: The Vote” about women’s suffrage

UA ENR2 Building 1064 E. Lowell St., Tucson

by Carolyn Classen, blogger "To honor Women's History Month, AZPM presents a special screening and panel discussion of the PBS documentary from American Experience. Join us for excerpts from American Experience: The Vote followed by a discussion with a panel of local experts. Exploring how and why millions of 20th-century Americans mobilized for — and against — ... Read more