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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/
LOCATION:Arizona
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251122T130000
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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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SUMMARY:Media Literacy training
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(sic\, flyer says Tuesday\, but Nov. 20 is a Thursday) \n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\nThursday\, November 20 \n\n\n\n6:30 – 7:30pm MST \n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nVirtual event \n\n\n\nJoin from anywhere \n\n\n\nHosted in AZ 85001 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\n“The media landscape is changing quickly! Learn how you can identify forms of misinformation\, find reliable news sources\, and be a savvy media consumer. \n\n\n\nThis will be a virtual training with lots of time for questions. \n\n\n\nWe offer all of our trainings for free. Please consider donating $5-$10 after you register to ensure we are able to continue to do so! \n\n\n\nThe link to join will be included with your confirmation email. Please check your spam/junk folder.” \n\n\n\nRSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/cebv/event/865581/ \n\n\n\nCarolyn’s note: This is a timely workshop as I still read print versions of Az Daily Star and Tucson Weekly\, but online there’s Tucson Sentinel\,  Tucson Agenda\, Tucson Spotlight\, AZ Luminaria and us\, B4AZ.  Plus all the national newspapers and even foreign press.  No time to read them all…
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/media-literacy/
LOCATION:Arizona
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SUMMARY:UA College Dems Rhythm & Blue Concert Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n“UA College Dems is hosting a concert fundraiser on November 19 at Hotel Congress! Attached is a flyer with details of the event and links to buy tickets or donate are below. Below is a description of the importance of this event and why we are hosting this event. We would love it if you could share this event broadly and with the DGT family. Buy Tickets Here! $10 – UACD Concert Fundraiser \n\n\n\nCan’t Attend? Donate Here Instead! – Everything Counts! \n\n\n\nTicket proceeds will go towards financing the club and club events. This means money for food\, supplies\, and more to get new registered voters and precinct committee people! \n\n\n\nWe need a war chest to tap into to stay active on campus against groups like Turning Point and College Republicans. They are funded by billionaires and we are funded by the community.  \n\n\n\nAll extra donations\, no matter the size\, are welcome! Thank you! “
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/ua-college-dems-rhythm-blue-concert-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Hotel Congress\, 311 E. Congress St.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85701
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SUMMARY:Happy Hour with DGT
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\nDemocrats of Greater Tucson Happy HourDATE: November 19th\, 2025TIME: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PMLOCATION: Brother John’s Beer Bourbon & BBQ\, 1801 N Stone Ave\, Tucson\, AZ 85705\n\n\n\n“Want to get involved in your local political scene? Spend time with a wonderful group of fellow Democrats? Enjoy some good food? \n\n\n\nJoin us at Brother John’s Beer\, Bourbon & BBQ’s Bourbon Lounge for drinks and great conversation\, and make some new friends! \n\n\n\nCome meet our Mystery Guests!We’ll have a mystery guest at every happy hour\, and you might get a chance to meet local\, city\, state\, and even national volunteers\, activists\, and organizers. \n\n\n\nCome have a conversation you won’t have anywhere else\, and feel free to bring a plus one! We can’t wait to see you there!”
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/happy-hour-with-dgt-2/
LOCATION:Brother John’ s Beer\, Bourbon & Barbecue\, 1801 N. Stone Ave.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85705\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wine and Whine with LD 18 Democrats
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\nMonday\, November 17 \n\n\n\n5:30 – 7:30pm MST \n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nUnion Public House \n\n\n\n4340 N Campbell Ave Ste 100\, Tucson\, AZ 85718Tucson\, AZ 85716Map \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\n“Join LD18 Democrats for happy hour and open discussion! Relax and destress with fellow Democrats and volunteers.”
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/wine-and-whine-with-ld-18-democrats/
LOCATION:Union Public House\, 4340 N. Campbell Ave.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85716
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SUMMARY:Jackie Anderson\, candidate for LD 19 House at DGT
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Please join us for a discussion with Jackie Anderson about her campaign to flip a seat in LD19. \n\n\n\nYou Must Register in Advance for this Event:\n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/MjXO4j5GRbG9XYeN1b7sPw\n\n\n\nJackie says of herself and her campaign: \n\n\n\n\nHi\, I’m Jackie O’Donnell Anderson\, and I have come out of retirement to run for the Arizona State Legislature in District LD 19. I have been a resident of southeastern Pima County since 1995\, moving here to be closer to my mother in Green Valley. I live in a rural community with my daughter\, along with our dogs\, cats\, horses\, mules\, and chickens. With 42 years of experience as an Emergency Department RN\, including 19 years at a critical access hospital in Arizona\, I am deeply committed to serving our community.  \n\n\n\nI am running for office because I am tired of the chaos in our current Arizona State Legislature. Arizonans deserve better\, and I want to be the voice for the LD19 voters. My values reflect my capacity for empathy and my vision for humanity. I envision a better Arizona for all\, where everyone can achieve the life they dream of for themselves and their families. Justice\, truth\, and peace for all.  \n\n\n\nAs I embark on my campaign\, my top priorities are healthcare and public education. I am concerned about the access and affordability of healthcare\, especially with the upcoming Medicaid/AHCCCS cuts in 2026\, which threaten the services of critical access hospitals in District LD-19. Additionally\, I am focused on ensuring accountability in the AZ Voucher system\, making sure our tax dollars are truly benefiting our children’s education.” \n\n\n\nCarolyn’s note:  LD 19 House is currently represented by two incumbent Republicans\, Rep. Gail Griffin and Rep. Lupe Diaz.
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/jackie-anderson-candidate-for-ld-19-house-at-dgt/
LOCATION:Arizona
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SUMMARY:Protest at Juan Ciscomani's office
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday Protest Outside Ciscomani’s Office\n\n\n\nNovember 15 @ 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-4/
LOCATION:Congressman Juan Ciscomani’s office\, 1636 N. Swan Rd.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85712
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251114T170000
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SUMMARY:Survival & Resistance talk & reception
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\nRemembering the Southside’s Environmental Justice Movement is a yearlong commemoration that honors the work of Tucson’s south side community\, which beginning in the 1980s\, organized a historic fight against trichloroethylene (TCE) groundwater contamination and environmental racism. Through free community programming across Pima County\, Survival and Resistance will celebrate the undertold story of residents that fought for decades for the health of their community and their drinking water. Working in partnership with those directly impacted\, this project celebrates south side resistance\, survival\, and healing
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/survival-resistance-talk-reception/
LOCATION:Museum of Contemporary Art\, 275 S.Church St.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85701
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251114T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251114T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025911
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SUMMARY:U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego Healthcare town hall in Tucson
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n“Join Senator Gallego at a “Cuts to Care\, Costs to Bear” Health Care Town Hall in Tucson on Friday\, November 14th at 3:15pm. Health care costs are skyrocketing\, and hundreds of thousands of Arizonans are paying the price due to the Republicans’ failure to extend or negotiate the Affordable Care Act tax credits. Senator Gallego has made his stance clear – no American should have to choose between insurance and putting food on the table when many are already bracing for the Republican-led cuts to Medicaid. Senator Gallego has led that fight to Washington\, voting no on the continuing resolution because a promise doesn’t stop premiums from increasing. To continue fighting\, Senator Gallego needs to hear from you\, the people directly impacted by Republicans’ inaction to save affordable health care for the millions of Americans who rely on it. \n\n\n\n🔹 RSVP HERE for the Tucson Health Care Town Hall – Friday November 14th – 3:15pm \n\n\n\nDue to limited space and security\, all individuals must RSVP to ensure access to the event. Event location and full details will be shared with RSVPs later this afternoon.”
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/u-s-senator-ruben-gallego-healthcare-town-hall-in-tucson/
LOCATION:Arizona
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SUMMARY:AZ Politics: An Incomplete History
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\nThursday\, November 13 \n\n\n\n6:30 – 7:30pm MST \n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nVirtual event \n\n\n\nJoin from anywhere \n\n\n\nHosted in AZ 85001 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\n“Ever asked yourself why Arizona politics is like this? Attend this training to learn more about Arizona’s history and political roots. \n\n\n\nThis will be a virtual training with lots of time for questions. \n\n\n\nWe offer all of our trainings for free. Please consider donating $5-$10 after you register to ensure we are able to continue to do so! \n\n\n\nThe link to join will be included with your confirmation email. Please check your spam/junk folder.” \n\n\n\nhttps://www.mobilize.us/cebv/event/865579/?utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_hXI_bKKIIS6KpJsZ-fyNs-AC04XII0-XU82hPzMZMlbpythXLyWeXEblEGgd_IsP0ar2EDR0aGOyQQ2yKtMN4sLgG9Q&_hsmi=16708926&utm_content=16708926&utm_source=hs_email
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/az-politics-an-incomplete-history/
LOCATION:Arizona
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251113T090000
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SUMMARY:Writing for Impact workshop
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEvent by League of Women Voters of Greater Tucson \n\n\n\nPima Council On Aging \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTickets \n\n\n\nbit.ly/4h2NSuh \n\n\n\nPublic  · Anyone on or off Facebook \n\n\n\n“Writing for Impact: Letters to the Editor\, Contacting Elected Officials\, Social Media\, and Op-Eds \n\n\n\n$5 Registration FeeRSVP at: bit.ly/4h2NSuh \n\n\n\nGain tools to advocate effectively for organizations and causes. Bring a pen and paper or laptop. There will be time to compose drafts and receive feedback.” \n\n\n\nThursday\, November 13\, 9:00–11:00 amKatie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center600 S. Country Club Rd.Tucson\, AZ 85716
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/writing-for-impact-workshop/
LOCATION:Katie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center\, 600 S. Country Club Rd.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85716
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DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251113T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025911
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SUMMARY:Building Arizona's Workforce town hall
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\nhttps://aztownhall.org \n\n\n\nTucson Community Town Hall on Building Arizona’s Workforce \n\n\n\nTUCSON\, AZ (November2025) 一 “Arizona Town Hall is collaborating with a consortium of \n\n\n\ncommunity partners for a community town hall on Thursday\, November 13\, 2025\, at the YWCA of \n\n\n\nSouthern Arizona\, where community members will engage in discussions about the future of workforce \n\n\n\ndevelopment in Arizona. These discussions will identify opportunities and spark individual and \n\n\n\ncommunity actions to ensure that Arizona’s economy has the work force to fulfill current and future needs. \n\n\n\nTara Jackson\, President of Arizona TownHall shared\,“Demographic and technological changes are \n\n\n\nimpacting employers and the workforce in all parts of Arizona. This community discussion will provide \n\n\n\ninformation and potential solutions for meeting employer and business needs.” \n\n\n\nWho: Arizona Town Hall in partnership and collaboration with: the University of Arizona\, the University of \n\n\n\nArizona School of Government & Public Policy\, the YWCA of Southern Arizona\, and the Safety and Justice \n\n\n\nChallenge. \n\n\n\nWhat: Tucson Community Town Hall on “Building Arizona’s Workforce” \n\n\n\nWhere: YWCA of Southern Arizona\, 525 N. Bonita Ave Tucson\, AZ 85745 \n\n\n\nWhen: Thursday\, November 13\, 2025; Registration & Check-In 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM\, Program 8:30 AM – \n\n\n\n1:00 PM \n\n\n\nRSVP: https://www.aztownhall.org/event-6204000 \n\n\n\nhttps://www.aztownhall.org/event-6204000 \n\n\n\nGuidelines: Discussions are expected to be lively while maintaining respect for different viewpoints. \n\n\n\nParticipants may criticize concepts and ideas\, but not people. Participants will indicate what actions they \n\n\n\nplan to take as a result of the discussions. Following the program\, a report will be created that includes a \n\n\n\nconsensus report and the individual action items; the final report will be distributed and published \n\n\n\nonline. \n\n\n\nAbout Arizona Town Hall \n\n\n\nArizona Town Hall is a private\, statewide\, nonprofit organization that has been a catalyst for civic action \n\n\n\nand the advancementof issues important to Arizonans for over 60 years. The organization’s community \n\n\n\nprograms bring diverse Arizonans together for facilitated\, civil discussions leading to consensus solutions \n\n\n\nto the state’s most pressing issues.”
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/building-arizonas-workforce-town-hall/
LOCATION:YWCA of Southern Arizona\, 525 N. Bonita Ave.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85745
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251111T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251111T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025911
CREATED:20251101T040803Z
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SUMMARY:Retrospectives with David Eisenberg at Sustainable Tucson meeting
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\nRetrospectively Looking Forward:Building on 30 years of work in sustainability\, codes\, and the built environment\n\n\n\nTuesday\, November 11\, 6:00-7:15 pmZoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88416165226?pwd=qc6U79XxwykraKecbh3Q9iBipTwlAm.1\n\n\n\n“Join us for our November Sustainability Spotlight: David Eisenberg\, a native Tucsonan\, will share stories and insights from over three decades of building\, including his involvement in strawbale and earthen building\, the US Green Building Council\, and building codes and standards. The successes and challenges of the work provide useful lessons for working on meaningful things in the face of changing climates — not just the weather\, but politics\, economics\, and resilience. Following David’s presentation\, there will be time for questions and discussion.\n\n\n\nDavid co-founded the Development Center for Appropriate Technology\, co-authored the Straw Bale House book\, and has been a leading figure in getting innovative\, sustainable materials incorporated into building codes used across the country. He serves on the Sustainable Tucson board of directors\, and is a founding member of the Investing in People & Infrastructure project. A photographer and poet as well\, he is much sought-after as a speaker at professional conferences and visionary gatherings.”
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/retrospectives-with-david-eisenberg-at-sustainable-tucson-meeting/
LOCATION:Arizona
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251111T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251111T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025911
CREATED:20251022T174328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T172520Z
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SUMMARY:Support JoAnna Mendoza for Congress on Veterans Day
DESCRIPTION:RSVP:  scan the QR code below or click on this link https://secure.numero.ai/contribute/Veterans-Day-Fundraiser-with-Jo-Mendoza \n\n\n\nWe need a veteran who is a Democrat in Congress in CD6. Invite a Veteran\, pay their ticket as a small tribute for putting their lives on the line for us.  It will be an uplifting evening for all of us in the Catalina Foothills.
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/support-joann-mendoza-for-congress-on-veterans-day/
LOCATION:Arizona
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251111T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025911
CREATED:20251030T152443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T152848Z
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SUMMARY:Tucson Veteran's Day parade
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The purpose of this organization is to organize\, host and participate in the community event of the annual Tucson Veteran’s Day Parade;to raise funds to cover expenditures of hosting said event. \n\n\n\nInvolving kids in celebrating Veterans Day is a wonderful wayto teach them about gratitude\, empathy\, and the importance ofhonoring those who have served our country. \n\n\n\nVeterans Day is a reminder not only of the sacrifices made by those who served but also of the rich insights they provide into effective leadership.Tucson Veteran’s Day Parade Foundation (TVDPF)is organized for social and charitable purposes.​ TVDPF formed to provide supporters with a 100% tax deductible donation.” \n\n\n\nhttps://tucsonvdpf.org
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/tucson-veterans-day-parade/
LOCATION:downtown Tucson
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251110T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251110T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025911
CREATED:20251028T034018Z
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SUMMARY:Pima County Assessor Suzanne Droubie at DGT
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Please join us for an hour with Suzanne Droubie\, Pima County Assessor\, who will be running for re-election in 2028\, and will discuss the work being done in her office and her accomplishments in office thus far \n\n\n\nYou Must Register in Advance for this Event\n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/EfOt61jISQGBRUNFRV9PbQ\n\n\n\nSuzanne Droubie was elected as the first female Assessor of Pima County in 2020. With over 28 years of combined experience as a taxpayer consultant\, mass appraiser\, fee appraiser\, and real estate specialist\, Assessor Droubie brings a wealth of expertise and leadership skills. Her unwavering commitment to providing exceptional customer service has transformed the Assessor’s Office into a valuable resource for the constituents of Pima County.  \n\n\n\nBeyond her accomplishments in the public sector\, Suzanne held the esteemed position of Vice President of Property Tax Services for a national Fortune 100 company\, advising colleagues\, associates\, and clients on all aspects of commercial property tax.  \n\n\n\nContinuously fulfilling her statutory obligations\, Assessor Droubie remains dedicated to transparency\, fairness\, and equity for all county taxpayers. Beyond her statutory duties\, she has implemented innovative programs and services that propel the Assessor’s Office towards a more efficient and sustainable future. Her forward-thinking approach reinforces her commitment to serving the community and advancing the overall effectiveness of the Pima County Assessor’s Office. “ \n\n\n\nCarolyn’s note:  Suzanne was elected in Nov. 2020\, re-elected in Nov. 2024\, up for re-election in 2028.
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/pima-county-assessor-suzanne-droubie-at-dgt/
LOCATION:Arizona
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251108T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251108T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025911
CREATED:20251019T132101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251019T132449Z
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SUMMARY:Viva El Pueblo 50 years!
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“El Pueblo turns 50! Join us for community stories\, art\, music & more. Launch celebration Nov 8! \n\n\n\nDate and time\n\n\n\nSaturday\, November 8 · 2 – 9pm MST \n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nEl Pueblo Neighborhood Center101 West Irvington Road #Building 1 Tucson\, AZ 85714Get directions \n\n\n\nGood to know\n\n\n\nHighlights \n\n\n\n\n7 hours\n\n\n\nIn person\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nCommunity • Historic \n\n\n\nJoin us as we share the stories of the people! El Pueblo 50 is a public exhibition celebrating fifty years of El Pueblo Neighborhood Center’s historic role as the living heart of the Southside. \n\n\n\nYou are cordially invited to celebrate its launch with a day of community storytelling\, mapping\, craft\, music\, refreshments and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to commemorate this historic center as we imagine its vibrant future for another fifty years. \n\n\n\nEl Pueblo 50: Celebrating the Living Heart of the Southside! Launch Celebration \n\n\n\nSaturday\, Nov. 8 2025 \n\n\n\nOpen House: 2-5 p.m. | Reception 5-9 p.m. \n\n\n\nEl Pueblo Neighborhood Center101 W Irvington Rd\, Building 1\, Tucson\, AZ 85714 [map]. \n\n\n\nABOUT THE EXHIBITION \n\n\n\nEl Pueblo 50: Celebrating the Living Heart of the Southside!Home to some of Tucson’s oldest neighborhoods\, the Southside is a place of safekeeping of culture\, of the environment\, and of the collective power to shape intergenerational destinies. Established in 1975\, the center is wrapped in murals and memory and home over the years to multiple agencies\, offices\, services and institutions. Daily traversed by families and civil servants\, educators and librarians\, recreation and health workers\, El Pueblo is also the hub of reinvestment by multiple stakeholders committed to its revitalization. Drawing from multiple archives and community stories\, the exhibition presents thematic panels narrating the center’s vibrant actions for community and environmental care\, while envisioning El Pueblo’s role in shaping a more resilient Southside future. \n\n\n\nThe exhibition will be on display from Nov. 8\, 2025 – Jan. 18\, 2026. \n\n\n\nSign up for the Sunnyside Foundation monthly newsletter Noticias del Barrio here to receive updates on the event\, including information about related El Pueblo 50 programming. See you at El Pueblo! \n\n\n\nEl Pueblo 50 is a collaboration between the Sunnyside Foundation\, the Office of Congressman Raúl Grijalva and the University of Arizona\, including the College of Fine Arts (CFA)\, College of Humanities (COH) & Department of Public and Applied Humanities (PAH)\, Center for Creative Photography (CCP)\, and College of Architecture\, Planning and Landscape Architecture (CAPLA). \n\n\n\nEl Pueblo 50 is made possible by support provided by the Technology and Research Initiative Fund/Water\, Environmental\, and Energy Solutions Initiative (TRIF/WEESI) administered by the University of Arizona Office of Research and Partnerships (ORP) and Arizona Institute for Resilience (AIR); City of Tucson Parks and Recreation; City of Tucson Mayor Regina Romero; Vice Mayor Lane Santa Cruz Ward 1; Councilmember Rocque Perez Ward 5; Pima County District 5 Supervisor Andres Cano.”
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/viva-el-pueblo/
LOCATION:El Pueblo Neighborhood Center\, 101 W. Irvington Ave.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85714
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251108T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251108T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025911
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SUMMARY:Candidates for Az Supe of Public Instruction & State Mine Inspector at TVVDC meeting
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDr. Terry Leyba Ruiz\,candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction&Brian Matlock\,candidate for Arizona Mine Inspector\n\n\n\nSaturday\, November 8\, 2025\, 10:30-11:30amKirk-Bear Canyon Library(8959 E Tanque Verde Rd)\n\n\n\n“Our October program will feature Democratic candidates Dr. Terry Leyba Ruiz\, candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction\, and Brian Matlock\, candidate for Arizona Mine Inspector. The candidates will answer questions submitted in advance to tanqueverdedems@gmail.com and questions collected from the audience. \n\n\n\nPat WiedhopfChair\, Tanque Verde Valley Democratic Club \n\n\n\nThe Tanque Verde Valley Democratic Club presents speakers of interest to Democratic voters on the second Saturday of every month. \n\n\n\nSign up for our mailing list to receive meeting announcements: http://eepurl.com/gpRv1j \n\n\n\nTo join the Tanque Verde Valley Democratic Club please email your name\, address\, telephone number and email address to Beth Isabelle (bethisabelle@gmail.com)” \n\n\n\nCarolyn’s note:  Dr. Ruiz is facing a Dem challenge with educator Michael Butts (so far)\, to face off with incumbent Republican AZ Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne (former AZ Attorney General as well).  Matlock is challenging 2 term Republican State Mine Inspector Paul Marsh.  \n\n\n\nDr. Teresa Leyba Ruiz\n\n\n\nBrian Matlock
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/candidates-for-az-supe-of-public-instruction-state-mine-inspector-at-tvvdc-meeting/
LOCATION:Kirk Bear Canyon Library\, 8959 E. Tanque Verde Rd.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85749
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251108T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025911
CREATED:20251027T233039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T023215Z
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SUMMARY:Know Your Risks trainings
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou won’t want to miss this one! \n\n\n\n“Join us for two building-block sessions focused on understanding and preparing for the risks associated with direct action organizing. Participants will gain historical and present-day context\, learn to discern their own levels of risk\, and explore strategies for building effective and impactful campaigns. Below is a breakdown of the trainings: \n\n\n\nKnow Your Risks: Direct Action 101 + 201Saturday\, November 8 at 10:00 AM (AZ Time)📍 South Mountain Community Center212 E Alta Vista RdPhoenix\, AZ 85042\n\n\n\n“Here’s what we’ll be going over:Session 1 – KYR (Risks) for Direct Action 101Learning and Discerning Risks for Direct Action🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Session 2 – KYR (Risks) for Direct Action 201Organizer Tools for Creating Effective and Impactful Direct Action Campaigns🕐 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (includes workshops)Topics Covered:Discerning your risksUnderstanding levels of state responses (historical and current)Preparing for those responsesMovement strategies for safety\, effectiveness and avoiding burnout”Register here: https://actionnetwork.org/events/know-your-risk-direct-action-101-201/
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/know-your-risks-trainings/
LOCATION:South Mountain Community Center\, 212 E Alta Vista Rd.\, Phoenix\, Arizona\, 85042
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251108T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025911
CREATED:20251030T112655Z
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SUMMARY:Protest at Juan Ciscomani's office
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday Protest Outside Ciscomani’s Office\n\n\n\nNovember 8 @ 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-3/
LOCATION:Congressman Juan Ciscomani’s office\, 1636 N. Swan Rd.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85712
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251106T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251106T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025911
CREATED:20250821T132523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T123121Z
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SUMMARY:Queer for Good
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets: https://cfsaz.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/event?event_date_id=2584 \n\n\n\n“An Unprecedented Year. An Unstoppable Community.\n\n\n\nThis year has been unprecedented in so many ways\, from the challenges we’ve faced to the strength we’ve found in each other. Queer for Good is our chance to come together\, uplift one another\, and celebrate the resilience and joy of Southern Arizona’s LGBTQ+ community. \n\n\n\nWith awards\, music\, dancing\, and stories that inspire\, this unforgettable evening supports local nonprofits working for equity and human rights. \n\n\n\nTogether\, we’ll honor: \n\n\n\n\nDaniel Trujillo Upstart Change-Maker Award – Celebrating emerging leaders pushing boundaries and sparking progress\n\n\n\nSylvia Mulka Legacy Change-Maker Award – Recognizing those whose lifelong commitment has laid the groundwork for today’s movement\n\n\n\nDoug Noffsinger Solidarity Award – Uplifting individuals or organizations who have shown unwavering allyship and unity\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’ve been part of this work for decades or are just finding your voice\, Queer for Good is your space to connect\, reflect\, and be inspired. \n\n\n\nLet’s stand together louder\, prouder\, and more united than ever.”
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/queer-for-good-2/
LOCATION:Museum of Contemporary Art\, 275 S. Church Ave.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85701
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251106T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251106T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025911
CREATED:20251031T004749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T005406Z
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SUMMARY:UA Journalism Alumni panel: Finding Career Paths
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n“Join us on Nov. 6 for a Homecoming week panel discussion with School of Journalism alumni as they share tips for applying journalism skills in various fields! \n\n\n\nRSVP here: https://bit.ly/3LawfwL“ \n\n\n\nCarolyn’s note: I had the pleasure of working as a guest columnist under Michael Chihak when he was Publisher of the Tucson Citizen newspaper\, back in 2008. Then I went with Editor Mark Evans to www.tucsoncitizen.com\, then came here to Blog for Arizona. Chihak was a terrific editor and truly believes in civil rights.
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/ua-journalism-alumni-panel-finding-career-paths/
LOCATION:Marshall Building\, 845 N. Park Avenue\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85719
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251104T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025911
CREATED:20250926T115746Z
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SUMMARY:PCDP Election Night watch party
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\nTuesday\, November 4 \n\n\n\n7 – 9:30pm MST \n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nHotel Congress \n\n\n\n311 E Congress St #1811Tucson\, AZ 85701Map \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\n“Please join us at the Historic Hotel Congress to watch election results come in with our amazing city council candidates! \n\n\n\nAdmission for the primary watch party is free\, and you can RSVP for the VIP reception here (6 p.m.): https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ccelectionnight25 \n\n\n\nThere will be a security presence. You must have a clear bag and RSVP is required\, with no exceptions \n\n\n\nWith Guest Speakers:  \n\n\n\nAZ Dems Chair Charlene Fernandez \n\n\n\nPima County Attorney Laura Conover \n\n\n\nTucson CouncilMember Lane Santa Cruz (Ward 1) \n\n\n\nTucson CouncilMember Paul Cunningham (Ward 2) \n\n\n\nCongresswoman-Elect Adelita Grijalva (CD 7)” \n\n\n\nCarolyn’s note: Democrats running in this Tucson City Council general election: incumbent Kevin Dahl in Ward 3\, Selina Barajas in Ward 5\, Miranda Schubert in Ward 6. Kevin and Miranda face Republican opponents\, Selina is running unopposed.
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/pcdp-election-night-watch-party/
LOCATION:Hotel Congress\, 311 E. Congress St.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85701
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pima County Democratic Party":MAILTO:info@pimadems.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251104T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251104T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025911
CREATED:20250411T152934Z
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SUMMARY:General Election - City of Tucson
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\nThree City of Tucson Council races will be decided today (hopefully depending on counting of provsional ballots) for Ward 3\, 5 and 6. \n\n\n\nWard 3 is represented by 1 term Democrat Kevin Dahl\, who faced a primary challenger (in the August 5 Dem primary) and now a Republican challenger. \n\n\n\nWard 5 was represented by Democrat Richard Fimbres\, who retired on May 1\, 2025 after being elected to 4 terms. A replacement Council member Rocque Perez II was appointed by the current Tucson City Council on May 6\, 2025.  3 Dem candidates faced off in the Primary. No L or R is running in this ward race. \n\n\n\nWard 6 is represented by appointed Democrat/former Ward 3 Councilwoman Karin Uhlich\, who is serving out the remainder of Steve Kozachik’s term. He left the Council to work for Pima County in March\, 2024. 3 Dems were in a primary race\, and 1 Republican are seeking this seat. \n\n\n\nCity of Tucson Elections primary candidate listing for 2025: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Clerks/Elections/Candidates. General election candidates were determined by the August 5\, 2025 primaries (D and R). \n\n\n\nCouncil candidates running in the General Election: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Clerks/Elections/Candidates \n\n\n\nWard 3- incumbent Kevin Dahl (D) vs. Republican Janet Wittenbraker.  \n\n\n\nWard 5- Selina Barajas (D)\, unopposed  \n\n\n\nWard 6- Melinda Schubert (D) vs. Republican Jay Tolkoff \n\n\n\nProp 417\, Plan Tucson is also on the ballot: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/PDSD-News/Request-a-Presentation-on-Plan-Tucson-Proposition-417-for-Your-Organization. “This 10-year update builds upon more than a decade of progress since the 2013 planning efforts and reflects the community’s evolved vision for a more vibrant\, sustainable\, and inclusive Tucson.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlso on the ballot is the TUSD bond override\, called Prop. 414. Listen to TUSD Governing Bd. Clerk Dr. Ravi Shah explain Prop. 414 at www.thedgt.org. Info on Prop 414:http://pima-county-schools.s3.amazonaws.com/downloads/49/rb251309_tucson_usd_pub_11-25_print.pdf \n\n\n\nVote wisely on or before November 4\, 2025. Early ballots go out on October 8\, 2025.
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SUMMARY:Can We Talk Across Divides? virtual town hall
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPBS Books invites you to a Virtual Town Hall Author Talk with acclaimed journalists Nolan Finley and Stephen Henderson to explore their new release\, The Civility Book. Once adversarial editorial voices on opposite sides of the political spectrum\, these authors have now joined forces to share an inspiring message: civil conversation is not only possible\, it’s essential. \n\n\n\nIn this live\, interactive event hosted by Heather-Marie Montilla\, Nolan and Stephen will talk about the personal journey that led to this collaboration\, the real-world challenges they’ve faced\, and the everyday ways their Four Pillars of Civility can help families\, friends\, and communities stay connected despite differences. \n\n\n\nViewers will have the chance to submit their own questions during the conversation\, making this more than just an author talk—it’s a town hall for anyone who’s ever wondered how we can disagree without tearing each other down. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://bookshop.org/widgets/book/book_featured/113350/9780814352182?full_info=true \n\n\n\nHost\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHeather-Marie Montilla\n\n\n\nHeather-Marie Montilla\, a dynamic integrative leader\, is an educator and nonprofit manager. She has worked in the nonprofit sector and libraries for over two decades\, making a positive impact in arts\, cultural\, educational\, and community-building arenas. \n\n\n\nHaving joined the PBS Books team as their Library Bureau Chief in Fall 2018\, Montilla is now the National Director of PBS Books and has interviewed more than 150 writers. In addition\, she is a faculty member at Michigan State University and Eastern Michigan University for their Arts and Cultural/Entertainment Management Programs. Having been an Executive Director for 8 years\, Heather has a wide range of experience in management\, finance\, strategic planning\, marketing\, and fundraising. Heather holds a MPA From Columbia University\, a MLIS from Wayne State University\, and a bachelor’s from Duke University. She lives in Chicagoland\, and is married with four children\, a dog\, and a bird. \n\n\n\nGuests\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStephen Henderson\n\n\n\nJournalist\n\n\n\nStephen Henderson is an American journalist and winner of the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for Commentary and the 2014 National Association of Black Journalists Journalist of the Year Award—both received while writing for the Detroit Free Press. A native of Detroit\, Henderson is a graduate of the University of Detroit Jesuit High School and the University of Michigan. Since 2015\, he has been the host of Detroit Today on WDET\, and in 2020\, he founded BridgeDetroit\, where he serves as executive editor. Henderson is cohost of One Detroit and host of American Black Journal on Detroit Public Television. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNolan Finley\n\n\n\nAuthor & Journalist\n\n\n\nNolan Finley has held many positions at the Detroit News since the start of his career there as a copy boy\, including city editor\, business editor\, politics editor\, and deputy managing editor. In 2000\, he was named editorial page editor\, where he directs the expression of the newspaper’s editorial position on various national and local issues and writes a column in the Sunday newspaper. He graduated from Schoolcraft College and Wayne State University\, and in 2012\, he was inducted into the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame. Finley was also a cohost of One Detroit on Detroit Public Television.” \n\n\n\n\nCan We Talk Across Divides? Nolan Finley & Stephen Henderson on The Civility Book | Author Talk & Town Hall
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SUMMARY:District 1 Pima County Supervisor Chair Rex Scott at DGT
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Please join us for an update from Pima County by Chair and Pima Supervisor District 1\, Rex Scott on Nov. 3 at noon via Zoom. We will be discussing recent County business\, including a detailed discussion of the Project Blue data center proposal.\n\n\n\nYou Must Register in Advance for this Event:\n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/bfXNUax0Q_meiwvMR7OLdQ\n\n\n\nPima County Supervisor Rex Scott was first elected to represent District One in 2020 and was re-elected in 2024. He has been married to a fellow career educator since 1994 and they are the parents of adult twins. For most of those years\, the family has lived in District One and the twins are graduates of Mountain View High School in the Marana Unified School District. \n\n\n\nSupervisor Scott grew up in Athens\, Ohio and earned two bachelor’s degrees from Ohio University\, which is in Athens. In 1987\, at the age of 24\, he became the first Ohio University student elected to serve on Athens City Council. He was re-elected in 1989\, chaired the Finance Committee in his second term and joined with two of his colleagues to start the city’s curbside recycling program. \n\n\n\nIn 1991\, Supervisor Scott moved to Pima County to take a position teaching social studies at Flowing Wells Junior High School\, one of three schools in District One that he served during his career as a public-school educator. In 2000\, Supervisor Scott began his 19-year career as an administrator working in both middle and high schools. During that time\, he was an assistant principal at Ironwood Ridge High School and the principal at Tortolita Middle School\, both District One schools. \n\n\n\nIn his free time\, Supervisor Scott enjoys spending time with family and friends\, hiking in our beautiful deserts and mountains\, running on The Loop or in Sabino Canyon and reading. He is a longtime fan of the Cincinnati Reds and Miami Dolphins\, which helps him to practice patience! The book that has influenced his values and beliefs more than any other is Man’s Search For Meaning by Viktor Frankl.” \n\n\n\nCarolyn’s note: Supervisor Rex (D) is in his 2nd term on the Pima County Bd. of Supervisors\, and is a supporter of the controversial Project Blue data center building\, along with fellow Supervisors Matt Heinz (D) and Steve Christy (R). The Tucson City Council (all D) voted unanimously to reject an earlier proposal of Project Blue.
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