by Carolyn Classen, blogger Organizer contact is Victor Bowleg at YWCA of Southern Arizona, https://www.ywcatucson.org/. In the past this event has included ethnic performances and a panel discussion. Stay tuned for details.
by Carolyn Classen, blogger "Please join Sierra Club, Chispa Arizona, Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection, AZ Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Advocates, Poder Latinx, AZ Youth Climate Coalition, Arizona Interfaith Power and Light, Mi Familia en Acción, Rural Arizona Engagement (RAZE), and many other groups for our annual lobby day at the Arizona ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger “The public is invited to review the Regional Transportation Authority’s $2.67 billion regional transportation plan, approved by the RTA Board on Aug. 25, 2025, for future voter consideration. The final RTA Next plan was completed with input from RTA members and the public gathered through surveys, open houses, meetings, and submitted ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger Our Southern Arizona Japanese Cultural Coalition festival, which started in January 2014 (as a New Year's mochi pounding event), continued to 2020 till the Covid-19 pandemic came to town. We took a 3 year hiatus, then started up again in 2024 and 2025, moving the festival to March. I'm the Editor ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger "Tucson, we’re calling in the helpers, the do-ers, the legacy builders. The Tucson Juneteenth Festival is growing, blooming, and stepping into a new season — and we can’t do it without community hands guiding the way. If your spirit pulls you toward service… if you believe in honoring our history while ... Read more