28th Annual El Dia de San Juan fiesta

MIssion Garden 946 W. Mission Lane, Tucson

by Carolyn Classen, blogger "San Juan Day celebrates the birthday of John the Baptist. In Tucson it is a day to celebrate the coming of the summer rains. Over two decades ago the celebration was revived in Tucson by the Menlo Park Neighborhood Association. This year it will again be held in and around Mission Garden. ... Read more

Persist: a Vigil re: Dobbs decision

UA Mall 1401 E. University Blvd., Tucson

by Carolyn Classen, blogger Dobbs vs. Jackson Women's Health Organization decided on June 24, 2022 overruled the landmark Roe vs. Wade (1973) case and let the state legislatures decide on abortion availability in each state. 13 states now have near-total bans. "Arizona voters passed Proposition 139 on Nov. 5, 2024, the Arizona for Abortion Access ... Read more