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SUMMARY:Say No to ICE Detention Center in Marana
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTortolita Middle School \n\n\n\n4101 W. Hardy Road\, Marana \n\n\n\n“Join us for our 2nd forum to discuss MTC’s potential plans to open an ICE detention center in Marana.  \n\n\n\nModerated by Pima County Supervisor Jen Allen. Panelists include members of the ACLU of AZ\, Tucson PSL\, Coalición de Derechos Humanos\, Florence Project\, and a human rights\, asylum\, and removal defense attorney.  \n\n\n\nNon-police security and Spanish-English translator will be provided.”
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/say-no-to-ice-detention-center-in-marana/
LOCATION:Tortolita Middle School\, 4101 W. Hardy Rd.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85742
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SUMMARY:Ward 1 holiday open house
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSave the Date – Ward 1 Open House!\n\n\n\n“You’re invited to join us for our Holiday Open House at Ward 1 on Thursday\, Dec. 11! \n\n\n\nEveryone is welcome for food\, games\, music\, and making luminarias. We’ll also present community awards to some amazing individuals in our Ward.  \n\n\n\nWe’d love for you to join in on the fun and bring a dish for our potluck! Let us know what you’re bringing here.“
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/ward-1-holiday-open-house/
LOCATION:Ward 1 Council office\, 940 W. Alameda St.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85745
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SUMMARY:LD 17 Democrats "Back to the Future: The Musical" raffle at holiday party
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n“Rev up your Deloreans\, we are heading to Back to the Future: The Musical a raffle ticket to win dinner for two plus two tickets to Back to the Future: The Musical. Your purchase supports LD17 Democrats in our work to keep Kevin Volk in the Arizona State House and to flip an Arizona Senate seat blue. For more information and to buy tickets visit: https://www.ld17azdemocrats.org/raffle“ \n\n\n\nCarolyn’s note: “Back to the Future: The Musical” will be at 7:30 p.m. on April 17\, 2026 at Centennial Hall\, 1020 E. University Blvd. in Tucson. \n\n\n\nhttps://www.ld17azdemocrats.org
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/ld-17-democrats-back-to-the-future-the-musical-raffle-at-holiday-party/
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SUMMARY:”Earth’s Greatest Enemy” documentary film tour
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Join Abby Martin for the Arizona premiere of her second feature documentary film on the environmental impact of the US military! \n\n\n\nEarth’s Greatest Enemy is the second documentary from journalist Abby Martin that uncovers a shocking blind spot in the climate conversation: the U.S. military. \n\n\n\nExempt from international climate agreements and rarely scrutinized in mainstream reporting\, the Pentagon is revealed here as the world’s single largest institutional polluter—spewing carbon\, contaminating water\, and scarring landscapes across the globe. Combining investigative journalism\, striking visuals\, and stories from impacted communities\, the film challenges audiences to rethink the hidden costs of a global military empire and its planetary consequences. Provocative\, urgent\, and eye-opening\, this is a documentary that will change how you see both the military and environmentalism. \n\n\n\nFeaturing Q&A with Abby Martin and co-director Mike Prysner following the film. \n\n\n\nLearn more about the film and watch the trailer at EarthsGreatestEnemy.com” \n\n\n\nDate and time\n\n\n\nTuesday\, December 9 · 6:30 – 9:30pm EST \n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nUniversity of Arizona1500 E University Blvd Tucson\, AZ 85721Get directions \n\n\n\nIntergrated Learning Center 130 \n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n6:30 PM – 7:00 PM \n\n\n\nDoors \n\n\n\n7:00 PM – 9:00 PM \n\n\n\nShow starts \n\n\n\n9:00 PM – 9:30 PM \n\n\n\nQ&A with Abby Martin \n\n\n\nTickets $15 to $30: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/earths-greatest-enemy-tucson-premiere-with-abby-martin-qa-tickets-1757999787689
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/__trashed-6/
LOCATION:Integrated Learning Center\, 1500 E. University Blvd.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85721
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SUMMARY:Turning Things Around at Sustainable Tucson meetng
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTurning Things Around:Harnessing the Power of Science and Communication for a Sustainable Future\n\n\n\nTuesday\, December 9\, 6:00-7:15 pmZoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87001542338?pwd=0aECcfcLeRHT5a1nHnriuihNs9sKgw.1\n\n\n\n“Join us at our December Sustainability Spotlight for a warm-up discussion on Sustainable Tucson’s emerging plans for a City-County “Infrastructure Investment Summit” in March 2026. Our guest is Dr. Edward Maibach\, Distinguished Emeritus Professor at George Mason University (GMU) and the Founding Director of GMU’s Center for Climate Change Communication—a “think-and-do tank” focused on illuminating public engagement in climate change and strategies for enhancing it. This evening is the first in a series of community conversations on investing in people and infrastructure – a creative initiative to rethink our economy by putting people and sustainability first. Ed’s opening comments will be followed by brief remarks from Matt McDonnell\, Julie Hendricks\, and Jessica Janecek\, who will offer futher insights\, leading into further discussion with each other and the audience as a whole.\n\n\n\nEd is a Member of the National Academy of Medicine\, a Fellow of the American Academy for the Advancement of Science\, and serves on the Global Climate and Health Alliance board of directors. In 2024\, he and his center were honored by the National Center for Science Education with a Friend of the Planet Award.   For a preview of Ed’s thinking\, see a chapter he co-authored in the 2023 Annual Review of Earth: “Harnessing the Power of Science and Communication and Behavior Science to Enhance Society’s Response to Climate Change.”\n\n\n\n“There is nothing that physically and technologically limits us from doing it all with renewables. There are only cynical or specious arguments that say we can’t. The biggest barriers remaining have the same origin: inertia or the stubborn insistence on the current way of doing things.”Dr. Saul Griffith\, Electrify: An Optimist’s Playbook for Our Clean Energy Future (October 2021)
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/turning-things-around-at-sustainable-tucson-meetng/
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SUMMARY:Democrats of Oro Valley holiday party with Fitz
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\nMonday December 8th; 5 PM to 7 PM\n\n\n\nDOV Holiday PartyEl Molinito\, 10180 N Oracle Rd\, Oro Valley \n\n\n\nRSVP by December 4th\, to info@demsov.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid Fitzsimmons in action\,  taken by Daniel Buckley\n\n\n\nCarolyn’s note:  Fitz retired as cartoonist at AZ Daily Star in Tucson in Jan. 2023. Gone\, but obviously not forgotten.
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/democrats-of-oro-valley-holiday-party/
LOCATION:El Molinito\, 10180 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, Arizona\, 85704
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SUMMARY:No Desert Data Center Coalition at DGT
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Please join us for a discussion of Project Blue and beyond with the No Desert Data Center Coalition leadership in a panel format on December 8th at Noon via Zoom. \n\n\n\nRegistration is Required for this Event:\n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/IlUWLsnsQFy5tv64V9e54w\n\n\n\nThe No Desert Data Center Coalition is a leaderful coalition of Pima County residents opposed to extractive industries here in Pima County. We are business owners\, union members\, data scientists\, medical professionals\, Indigenous land advocates\, photographers\, researchers\, environmentalists\, artists and writers\, teachers and students\, parents and youth\, community and labor organizers\, and concerned citizens. We are volunteers organizing to defeat shortsighted and unjust\, extractive economic development. \n\n\n\nThough we came together in opposition to the proposed Project Blue data center project\, we work together for a proactive vision for what sustainable economic development can look like. We want more numerous and smaller projects that our community members can buy into for a return on investment that benefit our neighbors. \n\n\n\nWe also recognize that the main reason this data center proposal continues despite our city council’s rejection is that our power company is a private corporation. We support the Public Power campaign for a publicly owned electric utility. \n\n\n\nWe fight at the intersection of many causes. These include but are not limited to: public health\, water security\, energy equity\, sustainable economic development\, tribal consultation and sovereignty\, demilitarization\, immigrant justice\, environmental impacts\, and governance transparency. We are pro-democracy\, anti-fascist\, and opposed to genocide. \n\n\n\nWe are unified in our vision of the future that is sustainable\, healthy\, and resilient. We organize to inform decision makers and pressure them to prioritize long-term community investments over short-term economic gain. We act because we believe in the power of community\, and the sacredness of natural resources. We care deeply about the land we call home. \n\n\n\nOur coalition believes people have the power and our interconnected struggles catalyze our commitment to a just\, equitable\, and healthy desert community. Our coalition ensures extractive interests will always have to contend with the community. \n\n\n\nThis work extends across Tucson\, Pima County\, and the Santa Cruz River Watershed as a whole. This work does not end at borders but expands to support neighboring communities in the Sonoran Desert. \n\n\n\nWe ask that community members not be discouraged by false inevitabilities. Our coalition completely rejects the “inevitability mindset” that has scarred Tucson with Urban Renewal\, TCE poisoning\, and the death of a free-flowing Santa Cruz River. Our coalition completely rejects corporate intimidation. We urge our neighbors to stand firm in their demands for just governance\, transparency\, healthy communities in the Sonoran Desert\, and well-paying local jobs that are sustainable.” \n\n\n\nCarolyn’s note: Pima County Bd. of Supervisors voted in June\, 2025 in favor of data centers\, by 3-2 vote with Supervisors Rex Scott (D)\, Matt Heinz (D) and Steve Christy (R) in favor; Supervisors Jen Allen (D) and Andres Cano (D) against. Tucson City Council (all Ds) voted unanimously against Project Blue data center recently in August\, 2025.
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/no-desert-data-center-coalition-at-dgt/
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SUMMARY:GV Dems Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSave the Date!Annual Meeting and Holiday Dinner PartySunday\, December 7\, 4:00 – 7:00 pmCommunity Performance and Art Center (CPAC)
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/gv-dems-holiday-party/
LOCATION:Community Performance & Art Center\, 1250 W. Continental Rd.\, Green Valley\, Arizona\, 85622
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SUMMARY:Tucson Town Hall with Az Congressmembers Greg Stanton and Adelita Grijalva\, Mayor Regina Romero
DESCRIPTION:By Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“We are excited to host an in-person town hall with Rep. Grijalva and Rep. Stanton on Sunday\, December 7th in South Tucson. We hope to see you there – sign up below! Please note: no admittance without RSVP\, and the address will be sent closer to the event date. \n\n\n\nRSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/pimadems/event/871440/“ \n\n\n\nCarolyn’s note: Congressman Greg Stanton (CD 4) has been in office since Jan. 2019 (4 terms) and is up for re-election in 2026. Prior to that he was Mayor of Phoenix from 2012 to 2018. Adelita was just elected to Congress for CD 7 in Sept. 2025\, and served for 4 years on Pima County Bd. of Supervisors for District 5. \n\n\n\nAlso\, South Tucson venue is in SW Tucson\, not SE as stated on flyer below.
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/tucson-town-hall-with-congressmembers-greg-stanton-and-adelita-grijalva/
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SUMMARY:The People's Swearing In of CD 7 Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Hello friends\,We’re excited to invite you to join the community in welcoming Representative Adelita S. Grijalva to Congress at a People’s Swearing-In Ceremony. This event is a chance to celebrate\, learn more about her vision for Arizona’s Seventh Congressional District\, and share what you hope to see from your elected Representative.”Event Details:Saturday\, December 6 at 4:00 PMPueblo High School Auditorium\, 3500 S 12th Ave\, Tucson\, AZ 85713RSVP at the link below!Carolyn’s note:  Adeltia\, eldest daughter of the late Congressman Raul Grijalva was elected to his seat in CD 7 on Sept. 23\, 2025. She was not sworn in to Congress till November 12\, 2025\, due to a federal government shut down.\n\n\n\nClick Here to RSVP
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/the-peoples-swearing-in-of-cd-7-congresswoman-adelita-grijalva/
LOCATION:Pueblo High School\, 3500 S. 12th Avenue\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85713
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SUMMARY:Arizona List holiday party in Flagsaff
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n“Flagstaff Holiday Party \n\n\n\nSaturday\, December 6\, 2025 \n\n\n\n4:00 PM to 6:00 PMAddress provided 48 hours before event to RSVPs\, (sic: flyer says 3 to 5 p.m. but text is different) \n\n\n\nCOME FOR FOOD\, FUN AND STRATEGY! \n\n\n\nBegin the holiday season with the best party of the year. United with friends to celebrate our collective strength. Get ready to win back the House and Senate\, re-elect Governor Katie Hobbs and Attorney General Kris Mayes\, and win up and down the ballot in 2026. \n\n\n\nJoin us for food\, drinks\, raffle prizes and the company of friends!” \n\n\n\nRSVP: https://secure.ngpvan.com/-l6YZEBQ20eaRndafiNDsA2
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/arizona-list-holiday-party-in-flagsaff/
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SUMMARY:37th Annual Tucson Aidswalk 2025
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSAVE THE DATE: AIDSWALK TUCSON 2025 IS HAPPENING! \n\n\n\n“We’re thrilled to announce that AIDSWALK Tucson 2025 will take place on Saturday\, December 6th at Gene C. Reid Park!  \n\n\n\nHeld during the same week as World AIDS Day\, this year’s walk carries a powerful sense of urgency and purpose. With increasing government defunding putting our community at risk\, your support means more now than ever before. \n\n\n\nJoin us to walk in solidarity\, honor those we’ve lost\, and raise critical funds for the Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation (SAAF).It’s more than a walk; it’s a movement of love\, hope\, and action. \n\n\n\n WHEN: Saturday\, December 6th WHERE: Gene C. Reid Park REGISTRATION OPENS SOON! begins at 11:30 a.m. \n\n\n\nStart rallying your friends\, coworkers\, and loved ones. Get your teams ready\, plan your outfits\, and prepare to walk with purpose… AIDSWALK 2025 is going to be unforgettable. \n\n\n\n✨ Stay tuned! Registration details are coming soon!”https://secure.qgiv.com/event/aidswalktucson2025/register/form/registration
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/tucson-aidswalk-2025/
LOCATION:Reid Park\, 900 S. Randolph Way\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85716\, United States
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SUMMARY:Trauma & Healing in the Black and Brown community
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/trauma-healing-in-the-black-and-brown-community/
LOCATION:Fred Archer Center\, 1665 S. La Cholla Blvd.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85713
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual Women for the Future luncheon
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“We are returning to the rooftop of the Cambria Hotel in beautiful downtown Phoenix to celebrate women’s progress across Arizona and raise money to support Democrats up and down the ballot in 2026! \n\n\n\nWe will be joined by some of our most stalwart Democratic leaders including: \n\n\n\nArizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes \n\n\n\nPhoenix Mayor Kate Gallego \n\n\n\nNFDW 1st Vice President Christine Pelosi \n\n\n\nAZDW has a mission to empower women across the state to be leaders in their communities and in our elected offices. When women make policy\, everyone benefits. Join us in building a winning coalition for Democratic women across Arizona in 2026.” \n\n\n\nTickets to attend are $65 \n\n\n\nSaturday\, December 6th \n\n\n\n11AM-2PM \n\n\n\nCambria Hotel Rooftop \n\n\n\n222 E Portland St\, Phoenix\, AZ 85004 \n\n\n\nAll additional donations will go towards organizing Democratic women across Arizona. \n\n\n\nTickets: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/women4future25
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/2nd-annual-women-for-the-future-luncheon/
LOCATION:Cambria Hotel\, 222 E. Portland St\, Phoenix\, Arizona\, 85004
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SUMMARY:17th Annual Bike in A Box giveaway 2025
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The Benevolent and Protective Order of the Tucson Elks Lodge 385 is pleased to announce that it will be hosting the 17th Annual “Bike In A Box” Christmas bicycle give away event this Saturday\, December 6th\, from 9:30 am to 11:00 am at the Lodge located at 1800 North Oracle Road (Oracle Road & Lester Street).  \n\n\n\nA special invitation to 500 under-privileged children that are selected from youth organizations\, schools\, churches\, and children-support agencies in the Tucson area will be attending this special day of giving as Santa\, Mrs. Claus\, and the Superheros will welcome the children.   \n\n\n\nThe bicycles are given in the box so that the parents or guardians can\, together with the child\, assemble the bicycle in promoting the true Christmas spirit and teaching the children the basic assembly and adjustments to their new bike   \n\n\n\nJoin us\, to witness the joy in children’s eyes as they receive their Christmas bicycle and a safety helmet that are custom fitted by the Tucson Medical Center volunteers.   \n\n\n\nSanta\, Mrs. Claus\, and Superheros will leave at 11:00 am as they have many other stops so don’t be late to cover this event. “ \n\n\n\nMerry Christmas\,  \n\n\n\nJesse Lugo   \n\n\n\nTucson Elks Lodge 385  \n\n\n\nCall: 520-440-3305   \n\n\n\nCarolyn’s note: This is a terrific program which I’ve been publicizing for years. I attended once to see these kids receive their new bikes. It was a very heartwarming experience thanks to organizer Jesse Lugo\, who just ran for Ward 5 Councilman in the Dem primary in August 2025. He had also run before for this same seat over twenty years ago\, as well as AZ House.
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/17th-annual-bike-in-a-box-giveaway-2025/
LOCATION:Tucson Elks Lodge 385\, 1800 N. Oracle Rd.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85705
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SUMMARY:Health Care town hall with U.S. Senator Mark Kelly
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“On Friday\, December 5th at 4 PM\, Senator Mark Kelly will hold a town hall in Tucson to hear directly from Arizonans as well as hold the Trump Administration and Republicans in Congress accountable ahead of a potential health care affordability vote in DC.This will be Senator Kelly’s first town hall since Donald Trump called for his prosecution and hanging\, and Pete Hegseth threatened him with a potential court-martial so let make sure we pack the room and let him know Pima County still has his back!The town hall will feature Marine Corps Veteran and AZ-06 Candidate JoAnna Mendoza and other speakers.  RSVP at the link below. The address details will be sent out one day prior to the event.Thank you! “\n\n\n\nClick Here to RSVP
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/health-care-town-hall-with-u-s-senator-mark-kelly/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251205T170000
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CREATED:20251118T031020Z
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SUMMARY:The Future of Public Broadcasting by AZPM
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Future of Public Media presented by AZPM\n\n\n\nBy AZPM \n\n\n\n39900 South Clubhouse Drive \n\n\n\nDec 5 from 3pm to 5pm MST \n\n\n\nOverview\n\n\n\nThe future of public media \n\n\n\nThe Future of Public Media presented by AZPM \n\n\n\n“Join us for an enlightening discussion about public media as stations like AZPM adapt to a future without federal funding. \n\n\n\nHear from AZPM CEO Jack Gibson; AZPM Radio Program Director Nicole Cox; Arizona Illustrated host Tom McNamara; AZPM classical music director and weekday morning announcer James Reel; and AZPM Chief Original Content Officer Bohdan Zachary. \n\n\n\nTogether\, they will discuss how AZPM — along with public media organizations nationwide — is adapting to a broadcasting landscape without federal funding. Even amid these challenges\, AZPM continues to strengthen its commitment to local journalism and community service by: \n\n\n\n\nExpanding its award-winning news team as other media outlets face downsizing\n\n\n\nBroadcasting trusted programming on NPR 89.1 along with expertly curated playlists on Classical 90.5 and 24/7 streaming on Jazz 89.1 HD2\n\n\n\nFeaturing content from partners including PBS\, BBC\, American Public Television and others.\n\n\n\nContinuing to produce local originals such as Arizona Illustrated\, Arizona Spotlight\, Arizona Science\, and Navigating Our Financial Times\, plus a new series that celebrates creativity across public media\, State of the Arts.\n\n\n\n\nWe hope you’ll join us for this important and engaging discussion!” \n\n\n\nRSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-future-of-public-media-presented-by-azpm-tickets-1964383543057?aff=ebemnsebconsumeremail&lid=mprwike3mmyh&utm_campaign=clab_coex_lcm_mpg_mec_me_mum_0_0_previousorganizer&utm_term=US-Tucson-1.AdditionalListings-followsanorganizer.twotowers-previousorganizer.listing&utm_content=380bdafc-19a3-495e-bea3-c2f8b48fbcfb__691b972f8d310ba5e850daaf474be4ce__cb914ef9-bf67-4236-9e54-d526e03563f8__5e4c4737-0dc3-46e9-898b-e8a53b1bace3&utm_source=braze&utm_medium=ebml
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/the-future-of-public-broadcasting-by-azpm/
LOCATION:DesertView Performing Arts Center\, 39900 S. Clubhouse Drive\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85739
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DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251204T200000
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SUMMARY:Arizona List Holiday Party in Tucson
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n“Tis the season to celebrate women leading Arizona! 🎄🥂 Join us for the Arizona List Holiday Party as we celebrate our collective strength and look ahead to 2026 when we’ll re-elect Governor Katie Hobbs and Attorney General Kris Mayes and win up and down the ballot together.Enjoy food\, drinks\, and an exciting raffle! 🎁Guest speakers to be announced soon.  \n\n\n\nPhoenix: Wednesday\, December 3rd | 6:00-8:00 PMTucson: Thursday\, December 4th | 6:00-8:00 PMRSVP: arizonalist.org/holiday25 \n\n\n\n🎄Tis the season to celebrate women leading Arizona! 💜🥂 Join us for the Arizona List Holiday Party as we celebrate our collective strength and look ahead to 2026 when we’ll re-elect Governor Katie Hobbs and Attorney General Kris Mayes and win up and down the ballot together.”
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/arizona-list-holiday-party-in-tucson/
LOCATION:721 N. 2nd Avenue\, 721 N. 2nd Avenue\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85705
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251204T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251204T203000
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SUMMARY:ACEL Tucson holiday buffet
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCelebrate the holiday season with ACEL-Tucson at Asia 1 Buffet! Join us for a joyful evening of community connection\, festive cheer\, and delicious food as we wrap up an impactful 2025 together.Enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet with water\, soda\, and tea included\, plus fun raffle prizes and silent auction throughout the night.Don’t forget to wear something festive! Location: Asia 1 Buffet\, 75 W. River Road\, Unit 181\, Tucson\, AZ Date: Thursday\, December 4\, 2025 Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM MST Limited Seats: Register early to secure your spot! Early Bird Pricing (through Dec. 2): $30 for members / $35 for non-members General Admission (after Dec. 2): $45 for all attendees All purchases are non-refundable.📩 Have questions? Contact us at Tucson@ACELeaders.org.Spread the holiday joy and celebrate the season with ACEL-Tucson!\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/acel-tucson-holiday-buffet/
LOCATION:Asia 1 Buffet\, 75 W. River Rd.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85704
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251204T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251204T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170810
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SUMMARY:Virtual town hall with No Desert Data Center Coalition
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n“Please join Russ Smith and Lee Ziesche from Tucson DSA and the No Desert Data Center Coalition to talk about Project Blue and Public Power on Thursday\, December 4th at 5:30 PM. Zoom link sent after RSVP\, and there will be a Q&A. Please don’t miss this important\, robust conversation!” \n\n\n\nRSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/pimadems/event/873144/
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/virtual-town-hall-with-no-desert-data-center-coalition/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pima County Democratic Party":MAILTO:info@pimadems.org
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SUMMARY:“What the Constitution Means to Me" play
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n“This award-winning\, boundary-breaking play breathes new life into our Constitution and imagines how it will shape the next generation of Americans. Fifteen-year-old Heidi earned her college tuition by winning Constitutional debate competitions across the United States. In this hilarious\, hopeful and achingly human new play\, she resurrects her teenage self in order to trace the profound relationship between four generations of women and the founding document that shaped their lives. \n\n\n\nBetsy Kruse Craig\, Invisible Theatre’s Managing Artistic Director\, is featured as Heidi.  The cast also includes David Alexander Johnston and Ash Martin.” \n\n\n\nDECEMBER 3RD: WEDNESDAY AT 7:30PM \n\n\n\nDECEMBER 4TH: THURSDAY AT 7:30PM \n\n\n\nDECEMBER 5TH; FRIDAY AT 7: 30PM \n\n\n\nDECEMBER 6TH: SATURDAY AT 2:00PM \n\n\n\nDECEMBER 7TH: SUNDAY AT 2:00PM \n\n\n\n\nWHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME by Heidi Schrek
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/what-the-constitution-means-to-me-play/
LOCATION:Invisible Theater\, 1400 N. 1st. Ave.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85719
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SUMMARY:Arizona List holiday party in Phoenix
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Tis the season to celebrate women leading Arizona!  Join us for the Arizona List Holiday Party as we celebrate our collective strength and look ahead to 2026 when we’ll re-elect Governor Katie Hobbs and Attorney General Kris Mayes and win up and down the ballot together. \n\n\n\nEnjoy food\, drinks\, and an exciting raffle!  \n\n\n\nGuest speakers to be announced soon \n\n\n\nPhoenix: Wednesday\, December 3rd | 6:00-8:00 PM \n\n\n\nTucson: Thursday\, December 4th | 6:00-8:00 PM \n\n\n\nRSVP: arizonalist.org/holiday25 \n\n\n\nTis the season to celebrate women leading Arizona!  Join us for the Arizona List Holiday Party as we celebrate our collective strength and look ahead to 2026 when we’ll re-elect Governor Katie Hobbs and Attorney General Kris Mayes and win up and down the ballot together.”
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/arizona-list-holiday-party-in-phoenix/
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SUMMARY:No ICE detention center in Marana
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\nDecember 2\, 2025\, 5:30 pm \n\n\n\n11555 W. Civic Center Dr.\, Marana\, AZ 85653 \n\n\n\n“MTC wants to turn the shuttered Marana prison into an ICE detention facility. Residents oppose the project. Wear orange and join folks to tell the town council to stop this project. Signs will be available. \n\n\n\nNeed more information on what’s happening? Here are two helpful articles: \n\n\n\nAn Arizona town is dreading plans to turn its prison into an ICE facility\n\n\n\nFew hurdles for ICE facility at former prison in Marana\, emails show“\n\n\n\nMarana Town Council bios: https://www.maranaaz.gov/Council/Council-Bios
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/no-ice-detention-center-in-marana/
LOCATION:Marana Town Council chambers\, 11555 W. Civic Center Drive\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85653
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SUMMARY:Tucson City Council Inauguration luncheon
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith the election of Miranda Schubert and Selina Barajas – joining our amazing sitting Council members including the recently re-elected Kevin Dahl – we are proud of one of the most progressive and diverse City Councils in the Southwest. \n\n\n\nTo celebrate this historic milestone\, we invite our allies and supporters to join us for an Inaugural Lunch immediately following the inauguration of the Mayor and Council.  \n\n\n\nThe event will be held at  \n\n\n\nThe Carriage House\, at  \n\n\n\n1:30 p.m. on Tuesday\, December 2\,  \n\n\n\nand will feature a delicious lunch and dessert in good company. \n\n\n\nIndividual tickets are $75\, and table rates are available for groups. Your support will go to help PCDP elect MORE DEMOCRATS! 🙂  \n\n\n\nPlease reserve your spot today\, seating is limited and these will go quickly! To get your ticket or table click this link: \n\n\n\nhttps://secure.actblue.com/donate/2025cclunch \n\n\n\nWe look forward to celebrating this new chapter with you — your presence will help energize our shared commitment to a bold and inclusive community. Let’s help Tucson leadership start strong in leading the way for Pima\, for Arizona\, and to show the whole country how good life can be under Blue skies!” \n\n\n\nWarm regards\,Eric Robbins – ChairPima County Democratic Party \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n— \n\n\n\nIn Solidarity\,  \n\n\n\nAlex KackExecutive Director –  \n\n\n\nPima County Democratic Party  \n\n\n\nDonate to Pima Dems: https://pimadems.click/donate
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/tucson-city-council-inaugural-luncheon/
LOCATION:Carriage House\, 125 S. Arizona Avenue\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85701
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251129T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251129T140000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251123T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251123T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170810
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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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