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SUMMARY:Sing Out for Justice
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSing Out for Justice!\n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nWard 6 Office \n\n\n\n3202 E 1st St \n\n\n\nTucson\, AZ 85716 \n\n\n\nMap Links: \n\n\n\nOSMGoogleApple \n\n\n\nOrganizer: Tucson Resistance Musicians \n\n\n\n“Initial meeting for the Tucson Resistance Musicians. Song leaders needed! Singers needed! Add the joyful noise of singing to our cause! We will be learning songs mostly from the Justice Choir Songbook as we attend and sing at various protests in the Tucson area. \n\n\n\nWe are looking to have a corps group of 4 – 6 song leaders who would be available to attend protests and events and offer singing in support. We’ll provide a bullhorn and the music.”
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/sing-out-for-justice/
LOCATION:Ward 6 Council office\, 3202 E. 1st St.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85716
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SUMMARY:Protest at Juan Ciscomani’s office
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n“Join us on Saturdays at 9AM where we be protesting peacefully outside Rep. Ciscomani’s office. With our presence and our signs\, we will tell him to properly represent his constituency\, and uphold the constitution! We will have extra signs; chillin’ chairs; and a letter-writing station for you to write a letter to Ciscomani and deliver it personally to his office! Indivisible Tucson’s Pressure Ciscomani Team and others will have information tables at these events. Please join us to protest Rep. Ciscomani’s voting record and hypocritical messaging. RSVP if you like\, but no need to – just show up any Saturday morning! \n\n\n\nJoin the FUN – https://youtube.com/shorts/NMwCDwp55aQ“
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/protest-at-juan-ciscomanis-office-15/
LOCATION:Congressman Juan Ciscomani’s office\, 1636 N. Swan Rd.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85712
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ORGANIZER;CN="LD18 Democrats":MAILTO:Chair@LD18Dems.org
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SUMMARY:Southern Arizona Heat Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Thank you for your interest in attending the Southern Arizona Heat Summit 2026! \n\n\n\nThis event will bring together local and regional partners to enhance our community’s resilience to extreme heat. \n\n\n\nDate: Saturday\, February 7\, 2026 \n\n\n\nLocation: Environment & Natural Resources 2 Building (ENR2)\, University of Arizona \n\n\n\nRegistration: Begins at 8:00 a.m. \n\n\n\nWe are excited to have you join us for this important discussion. \n\n\n\nPlease complete the following registration form to secure your spot at the Summit.” \n\n\n\nhttps://survey123.arcgis.com/share/65953dec5b5a4d4290c9793b06c023cd \n\n\n\nMore info here: \n\n\n\n“The summit brings together local governments\, researchers\, nonprofits\, community leaders\, and residents to build partnerships\, share resources\, and support solutions that reduce heat-related risks across Southern Arizona.   \n\n\n\nMorning welcome program includes a resource fair to connect with organizations doing heat resilience work and learn about services and tools available in the community.   \n\n\n\nMorning presentations will highlight how science\, data\, and coordinated work across federal\, state\, county\, and city partners support heat resilience efforts across Arizona and the importance of planning ahead. \n\n\n\nPanel discussions on: \n\n\n\n\nHow extreme heat disproportionately impacts some of the region’s most vulnerable communities\, linking public health\, housing conditions\, worker safety\, and community-based support.\n\n\n\n “Growing Resilience: Youth Visions for a Cooler Future\,” \n\n\n\n\nLunch will be provided\, along with a performance by Mariachi Aguilitas de Davis\, creating a space for continued connection and conversation among attendees.  \n\n\n\nInteractive breakout sessions focused on shared learning\, practical action\, and real problem-solving so attendees leave with ideas that can be applied right away. \n\n\n\n\nStrategies for staying cool at home\,\n\n\n\nBeginning a conversation for developing emergency protocols during power outages\,\n\n\n\nStrengthening public health communication during heat events\, Cooling and greening neighborhoods\,\n\n\n\nExpanding heat safety protections for workers.   \n\n\n\n\nThe summit will close with conversations focused on partnership and implementation\, including a panel on outage resilience and a final discussion highlighting frontline organizations working across Tucson during heat season. \n\n\n\nRegistration is now open\, and event details\, transportation options\, and agenda updates are available online. The summit website will be updated as changes occur.   \n\n\n\nLearn more at https://arcg.is/1y8CXD0  \n\n\n\nRegister at https://arcg.is/1GKWfC2 \n\n\n\nSign up to volunteer at https://arcg.is/18nz0q2“
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/southern-arizona-heat-summit-2026/
LOCATION:UA ENR2 Building\, 1064 E. Lowell St.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85721
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SUMMARY:Opposition to I.C.E. Detention Center in Marana
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpposition to Marana ICE Detention Center\n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nEd Honea Marana Municipal Complex \n\n\n\n11555 W Civic Center Dr \n\n\n\nMarana\, AZ 85653 \n\n\n\nMap Links: \n\n\n\nOSMGoogleApple \n\n\n\nOrganizer: Pima Resists ICE \n\n\n\n“Join PRICE along with other community members to show our opposition to an ICE detention center/private prison in Marana. Wear orange!”
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/opposition-to-i-c-e-detention-center/
LOCATION:Marana Town Council chambers\, 11555 W. Civic
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SUMMARY:Two virtual RTA Next Q & A sessions
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\nRTA Next special election coming up on March 10\, to vote for or against 1/2 cents sales tax increase for the continuation of the current 20 year RTA Plan. Will be Propositions 418 and 419 on that ballot. \n\n\n\nTwo virtual RTA Next Q&A sessions coming up on Feb. 3 to learn more. First is from noon to 1 p.m. Register here. Second is from 5 to 6 p.m. Register here. \n\n\n\nInfo at: https://rtanext.com/ for this $2.67 billion plan. \n\n\n\n“The Regional Transportation Authority\, a state-established taxing district within Pima County\, finalized a new 20-year regional transportation plan (RTA Next) to improve the transportation network in the greater Tucson region and enhance our quality of life. \n\n\n\nThe $2.67 billion investment plan will support reduced congestion\, improved mobility\, enhanced and expanded transit\, environmental protections\, bicycle and pedestrian improvements and pavement rehabilitation.” \n\n\n\nEarly ballots go out on Feb. 11\, 2026.
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