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SUMMARY:Tucson City Council inauguration for Councilmembers in Ward 3\, 5\, 6
DESCRIPTION:Tucson Mayor & City Council Meeting (Inauguration) \n\n\n\nOrganizer: City of Tucson \n\n\n\nDate: Tuesday\, December 2Time: 9:30 a.m. (doors open)\, ceremony at 10 a.m.Location: Tucson Convention Center\, 260 S. Church Ave. 85701\, ballroom  \n\n\n\nClick here for agenda and schedule \n\n\n\nClick here for livestream \n\n\n\nTucson City Councilmembers in Ward 3 (Kevin Dahl\, incumbent)\, Ward 5 (Selina Barajas)\, Ward 6 (Miranda Schubert) will be sworn in today. They are all Democrats and were elected in the General Election in November\, 2025.
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/tucson-city-council-inauguration/
LOCATION:Tucson Convention Center\, 260 S. Church Avenue\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ward 5 Community Mixer
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\nUrban planner Selina Barajas was just elected to Ward 5 on the Tucson City Council in Nov. 2025. She ran in the General election unopposed\, and is the first Latina to serve as Ward 5 Councilmember. She defeated Jesse Lugo and Chris Elsner in the August Dem primary.  She will be sworn in on Dec. 2nd.
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/ward-5-community-mixer/
LOCATION:Moto Sonora Brewing\, 1015 S. Park Ave.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85719
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SUMMARY:Southern AZ Senior Pride holiday potluck
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\nHoliday PotluckNovember 29th\, 12:00 – 2:00 PMUnity of Tucson3617 N Camino Blanco“Join us for a special holiday edition of our monthly potluck! We’ll provide main dishes\, while you bring your best side dishes and desserts! Musical entertainment will be provided by Senior Pride Volunteer Curt Beall! Come celebrate the holiday season with friends\, old and new!”Register for Potluck
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/southern-az-senior-pride-holiday-potluck/
LOCATION:Unity of Tucson church\, 3617 N. Camino Blanco\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85718
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SUMMARY:Protest at Juan Ciscomani’s office
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\nSATURDAY PROTEST OUTSIDE CISCOMANI’S OFFICE\n\n\n\nNovember 29 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am \n\n\n\nJoin 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! See you there! \n\n\n\nCarolyn’s note: CD 6 Congressman Juan Ciscomani was an aide to Republican Governor Doug Ducey before running for Congress. He is in his 2nd term and defeated former LD 10 State Senator Democrat Kirsten Engel twice. He is up for re-election in 2026.
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/protest-at-juan-ciscomanis-office-6/
LOCATION:Congressman Juan Ciscomani’s office\, 1636 N. Swan Rd.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85712
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SUMMARY:Eric Chalmers of Resilient Strategies at DGT
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\nPlease join us for a conversation with Eric Chalmers\, a pre-eminent political strategist and consultant in Arizona’s Democratic politics and founder of Resilient Strategies\, about the coming midterm elections which will see all Arizona state and federal officials – except for Senator Gallego – up from grabs. Eric was senior strategist for Gallego’s winning campaign – a notable Democratic victory in a red/purple state – so he can also give insights and lessons learned from that key race. \n\n\n\nYou Must Register in Advance for this Event:\n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/oCqdAAMJS4KrL_rQX_Ajig\n\n\n\nEric Chalmers is a seasoned Arizona-based political strategist and the founder of Resilient Strategies\, a firm recognized for its disciplined\, data-driven approach to campaigns and civic engagement. He has led efforts across Arizona’s political\, philanthropic\, and policy landscape\, helping shape narratives that help Democrats win. \n\n\n\nAs a senior strategist to Ruben Gallego’s U.S. Senate race\, Eric has played a key role in building one of the most dynamic statewide operations in the country. His work blends analytics with creative execution\, ranging from message testing and digital advertising to coalition building and donor strategy\, always rooted in Arizona’s unique civic fabric. Eric lives in central Phoenix with his wife and their two young boys.
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/eric-chambers-of-resilient-strategies-at-dgt/
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SUMMARY:"Reimagining Local News" film with Journalist Charles Blow
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSUNDAY\, NOVEMBER 23 AT 2:00PM\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission: $12 | Loft Members: $10 – VIP Reception: $50 | Loft Members: $40\n\n\n\nPasses Not Accepted\n\n\n\nGENERAL ADMISSION: $12 • LOFT MEMBERS: $10Includes Admission to Screening and Discussion Only \n\n\n\nVIP RECEPTION (1:00PM – 2:00PM) | GENERAL ADMISSION: $50 • LOFT MEMBERS: $40 Includes admission to screening\, discussion and catered\, pre-show reception with Charles Blow on the Loft Cinema’s Overlook Deck. \n\n\n\n“Don’t miss Reimagining Local News\, a very special screening and discussion exploring the future of local news\, featuring Charles Blow\, celebrated author and New York Times journalist; Jenny Flynn\, President and CEO of the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona; Maritza Félix\, local journalist and founder of Conecta Arizona; and moderator Caitlin Schmidt\, Editor and Publisher of Tucson Spotlight. This event will include two short episodes of the new documentary series Reimagining Local News\, and an in-depth panel discussion following the films. \n\n\n\nA portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit Press Forward Southern Arizona at the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona \n\n\n\nReimagining Local News is a new documentary series and campaign exploring the future of local news. Hosted by journalist and author Charles Blow\, the series shines a light on the innovative people and models across the country that are rebuilding and strengthening local news ecosystems.  It reveals what’s working and how community-driven\, solutions-oriented approaches are creating a new path forward for local news. Funded by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and Press Forward\, the series moves beyond the familiar “crisis narrative\,” reframing the conversation around opportunity and the essential role that local news plays as a public good. \n\n\n\nEpisode 1: Reimagining Local News — Journalist Charles M. Blow travels across the country to meet the people rebuilding local news from the ground up.  (10 mins.) \n\n\n\nEpisode 4: Underrepresented Groups — Conecta Arizona and Capital B spotlight how culturally relevant reporting is restoring trust in underserved communities. (3 mins.) \n\n\n\nTotal event running time (including films and panel discussion): 90 mins. \n\n\n\nAbout the panelists: \n\n\n\nCharles M. Blow is an author\, journalist\, and political commentator\, and is the inaugural Langston Hughes Fellow at Harvard University. A longtime Op-Ed columnist at The New York Times\, Blow has also served as a contributor to CNN and MSNBC and anchored PRIME with Charles Blow on the Black News Channel. \n\n\n\nJenny Flynn is President and CEO of the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona\, and has been a leader\, along with a group of committed community volunteers\, in establishing Press Forward Southern Arizona. \n\n\n\nMaritza Félix is an award-winning freelance journalist\, producer\, and writer in Arizona and also the founder of Conecta Arizona\, a Spanish-language news service that connects people in Arizona and Sonora primarily through WhatsApp and social media. \n\n\n\nCaitlin Schmidt is Editor and Publisher of Tucson Spotlight. She previously worked for the Arizona Daily Star and has been reporting on Southern Arizona for 15 years.” \n\n\n\n\nhttps://loftcinema.org/film/reimagining-local-news-with-author-journalist-charles-blow-in-person/
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/reimagining-local-news-film-with-journalist-charles-blow/
LOCATION:Loft Cinema\, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85716\, United States
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SUMMARY:Equality Arizona's Holiday open house
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n“November 22; Doors open at 5:30 PM\, Downtown Phoenix (address will be shared via email).” \n\n\n\nRSVP: https://eqaz-holiday-openhouse.rsvpify.com/?eId=6dd091fb-2c49-4833-9036-7798f285f998&eType=EmailBlastContent&utm_medium=email&utm_source=substack
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/equality-arizona-holiday-open-house/
LOCATION:downtown Phoenix
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SUMMARY:Arizona Southwest Black History Symposium
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/arizona-southwest-black-history-symposium/
LOCATION:Dunbar Pavilion\, 325 W. 2nd Street\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85705\, United States
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SUMMARY:Protest at Juan Ciscomani’s office
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\nSATURDAY PROTEST OUTSIDE CISCOMANI’S OFFICE\n\n\n\nNovember 22 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am \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! See you there!” \n\n\n\nCarolyn’s note: CD 6 Congressman Juan Ciscomani was an aide to Republican Governor Doug Ducey before running for Congress. He is in his 2nd term and defeated former LD 10 State Senator Democrat Kirsten Engel twice. He is up for re-election in 2026.
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/protest-at-juan-ciscomanis-office-5/
LOCATION:Congressman Juan Ciscomani’s office\, 1636 N. Swan Rd.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85712
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