Rep. Lauren Underwood on Repealing Trump's Health Care Cuts
2025-09-21 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Phoenix) | Don Martini Club, 314 E. Congress St., Tucson, Arizona, 85701
Arizona List presents Illinois Congresswoman Lauren Underwood for an exclusive event this weekend in Tucson.House Democrats have introduced sweeping legislation to repeal Trump’s health care cuts. Rep. Underwood’s Health Care Affordability Act is a critical piece of that legislation, and it would extend popular tax credits for those using the Affordable Care Act for healthcare. Underwood will tell us what is at stake with the Trump agenda and how to fight back. Register here.Elected in 2018, she is the youngest Black woman to serve in Congress, representing the Western suburbs of Chicago. This is a unique chance to hear directly from a leader who embodies the power of women in office. Join us in supporting Congresswoman Underwood. Learn more about Underwood and her inspiring leadership here.

TucsonSunday, September 21, 20254:00–5:30 PM The Don Martin-i Club, 314 E. Congress Street, TucsonRegister here.

Suggested donations: $50 • $100 • Leadership Council $250 and above.Join our community. Make change in Arizona.Let’s keep up the fight – together.

"The Last Alarm" documentary about Tucson firefighters
2025-09-21 19:30 - 20:00 | Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson, AZ, 85716, United States
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 AT 7:30PM

General Admission: $8 | Loft Members: $6

Passes Accepted

“Part of Loft Staff Selects, a monthly series showcasing film favorites chosen by our amazing Loft Cinema staff! This month’s film was chosen by Victor Bostick!

Don’t miss the theatrical premiere of the new short documentary The Last Alarm, about Tucson’s Last Alarm Foundation honoring departed firefighters!

In 2005, a team of retired firefighters began to refurbish a salvaged firetruck. Their dream was to someday honor their departed companions by remodeling the truck into a hearse for funerary ceremonies. In a group effort, they created The Last Alarm Foundation, a non-profit organization that uses that same truck, free of charge, for the families of fallen heroes. A testament to the human spirit, this is a story about retirees uniting, respecting the dead, and bringing awareness to the services provided by first responders in our most desperate times of need. Glimpse into a piece of Tucson history as told through the eyes of Frank Tamayo, one of the last remaining founders of the LAF. (Dir. by Christian B. Meza, 2025, USA, 25 mins., Not Rated)“

https://loftcinema.org/film/the-last-alarm/

Aiden “Addie” Swallow, candidate for LD 19 House at DGT
2025-09-22 12:00 - 13:00
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

“Join us to hear Ms. Swallow speak about her campaign for office, and her experience being targeted as a trans woman, being baselessly and unjustly separated from the military, and to answer your questions.

You Must Register in Advance for this Event:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/t25GVDQKTeOv9O4tnZmLIQ

Ms. Swallow says about herself:

I was born October 1988 and lived in Washington State until I was six years old. At that time I moved to South Carolina, and was mostly raised there. I have lived as a resident in Sierra Vista since 2019.

In 2007 I joined the United States Army as an Active Duty Soldier with the MOS 97E, Human Intelligence Collector. Shortly after joining, all intelligence was changed to the 35 series, meaning I was now a 35M.

I remained a 35M until 2018. During that time, I served in South Korea for a year, where I served as a strategic debriefer. In 2010, I deployed to Iraq, where I conducted source operations and participated in multiple combat operations. In 2012, I deployed to Afghanistan where I served as a Human Intelligence Collection Team Leader, leading a small team, and conducted source operations and interrogations. While in Afghanistan, I participated in multiple combat operations and earned a Combat Action Badge in response.

In 2018, I decided to reclassify my primary MOS to 35L, a Counterintelligence Special Agent, while making 35M my secondary MOS. In 2018 I conducted federal investigations as a Counterintelligence Special Agent in Southwest Asia.

In 2019, I became an instructor at Fort Huachuca, AZ, where I taught 35M Advanced Leader Course, 35L Advanced Leader Course, Counterintelligence Special Agent Course, and Senior Leader Course.

In 2024, I realized I was a transgender woman, continuing to serve my unit, and working through my transition. In 2025, I was wrongfully removed from military service for my transgender identity, failing to fully serve 20 years.

Awards and accolades of note during military service include:– Combat Action Badge– Basic Instructor Badge– Multiple Army Service Medals– Obtained the rank of Sergeant First Class (E-7)– Managed millions of dollars in equipment– Written or overseen thousands of intelligence reports for the Intelligence Community– Managed strict budgets, in austere environments, for intelligence use– Lead investigator on a national level investigation in Southwest Asia– Recognized as the Instructor of the Cycle for a Senior Leader Course– Course Manager of 35M Advanced Leader Course

I am now very active in the local community. I volunteer at multiple non-profit organizations, time permitting.

Of note, I am active in the Sierra Vista Community Theatre, where I perform and havevolunteered hundreds of hours. This has included performing as an actor, working as a theatre technician, working as a theatre costume and set designer, teaching at the yearly TheatreCamp, and directing the One Act performance of The Strand That Beads You by Allison Fradkin.

I have raised, as of today, hundreds of dollars for the Cochise Family Advocacy Center, Lori’s Place, and am recognized as a partner for them.

I am currently endorsed by Run Rural Strategies, with multiple local and national endorsements pending.”

Carolyn’s note: LD 19 is currently represented by 2 Republicans incumbents, Gail Griffin and Lupe Diaz. They are up for re-election in 2026. At one time Aiden was interested in running for CD 6.

Special General Election 2025 - CD 7
2025-09-23 06:00 - 19:00
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

Statements of Interest Filed

Effective August 27, 2019, certain aspiring candidates seeking a primary election nomination or nomination other than by primary, including for federal, statewide, and legislative office, must file a Statement of Interest with the appropriate filing officer no later than the date of the first nomination petition signature. A.R.S. § 16-311(H); A.R.S. § 16-341(I). Signatures collected before the filing of the Statement of Interest are subject to challenge. However, for the 2019 and 2020 elections, candidates who began collecting nomination petition signatures before August 27, 2019 have until January 2, 2020 to file a Statement of Interest. S.B. 1451 § 6(A), 54th Leg., 1st Sess. (Az. 2019).

Filing a Statement of Interest indicates that a person is collecting petition signatures for a possible nomination. However, it is not a formal declaration of candidacy – filing a nomination paper is the formal declaration of candidacy. Filing a Statement of Interest also does not mean that a candidate will appear on the ballot for a particular election. To appear on the ballot, a candidate must submit valid nomination documents (including a nomination paper and sufficient petition signatures) by the applicable deadline and successfully defend against any nomination challenge filed in court.

2025 Special Primary Election Statements of Interest Filed

Carolyn’s note: OFFICIAL list of who’s running for this seat in the Special Primary on July 15: https://blogforarizona.net/whos-running-for-vacant-cd-7-congressional-seat-in-special-primary-2025/. This CD 7 seat was vacated when Congressman Raul Grijalva died in office on March 13, 2025.

Results of July 15 Special Primary Election: Daniel Francis Butierez Sr.(R), Richard Grayson (No Labels), Adelita Grijalva(D), Eduardo Quintana (G).

Official candidate listing for this Special General Election (including nine write-in candidates): https://apps.arizona.vote/electioninfo/Election/72. All D, G, N, and R candidates will face off in this Special General Election, for a 2 year term.

Election Night party for Adelita
2025-09-23 19:00 - 21:00 | El Casino Ballroom, 437 E. 26th Street, Tucson, AZ, 85713, United States
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

Time

Tuesday, September 23

7 – 9pm MST

Location

This event’s address is private.Sign up for more details.

About this event

“This campaign has always been about the people and our future. Join us in celebrating the labor of love poured into this movement. Let’s make history with sending the first Latina/ Chicana to Congress from Arizona!

Date: Tuesday, September 23 Doors: 7PM Location: Upon RSVP Date”

https://www.mobilize.us/adelitaforcongress/event/846182/?referring_vol=4660086&amp&fbclid=IwY2xjawNAEmxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHl61pMQWP4oN3GLjF9cYOPqzSFFRMx4hle1PMlHDeWVd-z_EV4wkLY2HcUxs_aem_ytZ7TUa8F-Yit14nKOeqiw

Carolyn’s note: Adelita Grijalva, eldest daughter of the late CD 7 Congressman Raul Grijalva is the Dem nominee for this open seat in CD 7. Special General Election for CD 7 is today, polls close tonight at 7 p.m. Raul passed away on March 13, 2025, hence this special election for his replacement.

Homicide Survivors National Day of Remembrance candlelight Vigil
2025-09-25 17:00 - 18:30 | Brandi Fenton Memorial Park, 3482 E. River Rd., Tucson, Arizona, 85718
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

“Save the Date! Join us on Thursday, September 25, at Brandi Fenton Memorial Park for our annual National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims in honor of those lost to violence in our community with a candlelight vigil.”

PCDP & UA College Dems virtual town hall - Housing & Affordability
2025-09-25 17:00 - 18:30
By Carolyn Classen, blogger

5 – 6:15pm MST

Location

Virtual event

Join from anywhere

About this event

“Housing is one of the biggest challenges facing our community, and renters across Pima County are feeling the pressure. That’s why the Pima County Democratic Party, the University of Arizona College Democrats, are hosting Nick Bruno from the Tucson Tenants Association for a virtual town hall to discuss the work of the Tucson Tenants Union, tenant protections, rental affordability, and the resources available for renters.This is your chance to hear directly from advocates who are on the front lines fighting for fair housing in our community.We invite you to join us for this important conversation, ask your questions, and learn how we can work together to make housing more affordable and equitable in Tucson. Whether you’re a renter yourself, know someone who is, or just care about building a fairer community, your voice matters.Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect, ask questions and get informed!Thursday, September 25 at 5:00 PM“

Click Here to RSVP

Meet the Dem candidates for Arizona State Mine Inspector and Treasurer in Green Valley
2025-09-27 15:00 - 16:00 | Continental Shopping Plaza, 210 W. Continental Road, Green Valley, Arizona, 85614
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

Carolyn’s note: Republicans are holding positions of Az State Mine Inspector and Treasurer, Paul Marsh and Kimberly Yee. Yee has announced she will challenge fellow Republican Tom Horne for Az Supe of Public Instruction in primary of 2026. So the Treasurer’s seat will be open.

TVVDC "Engaging your Electeds" party
2025-09-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Tucson Racquet & Fitness Club, 4001 N. Country Club Rd., Tucson, AZ, 85716
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

TVVDC “Engaging Your Electeds” Party

Saturday, September 27, 5 – 7 p.m.

Tucson Racquet and Fitness Club, Rillito Dining Room,

4001 N. Country Club Road

There will be a cash bar, lemonade and ice tea, assorted appetizers, veggie trays, and dessert.

Many of our Democratic elected officials and candidates will be there for meet and greet as well as short speeches.

RVSPs so far:

County Attorney Laura Conover

County Recorder Gabriella Cazares-Kelly

County Supervisor Jen Allen (D 3)

Representative Nancy Gutierrez (LD 18)

Representative Chris Mathis (LD 18)

Vice Mayor Dr. Lane Santa Cruz (W 1)

Council Member Kevin Dahl (W 3)

Council Member Paul Cunningham (W 2)

Candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Terry Leyba Ruiz

Candidate CD6 JoAnna Mendoza

Candidate CD6 Chris Donat (candidacy withdrawn)

Candidate CD 6 Samantha Severson

Candidate Ward 5 Selina Barajas

Candidate Ward 6 Miranda Schubert

Candidate for Az Corporation Commission Derrick Espadas

Candidate for Treasurer Nick Mansour

Pima Clerk of the Superior Court James W. Giacomino

Candidate for Corporation Commission Jonathon Hill

Tickets are $25 if purchased by Sept. 19th and $30 thereafter until the limited dining room space is filled.

Club members will be at the parking lot entrance to direct you.

Contact: Maria Parham, mparham29@gmail.com“

Tickets: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/tvdemsengage

Board Games for Democracy
2025-09-27 17:30 - 20:00 | Amazing Discoveries, 238 S. Tucson Blvd., Tucson, Arizona, 85716
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

Time

Saturday, September 27

5:30 – 8pm MST

Location

Amazing Discoveries – Tucson

238 S Tucson BlvdTucson, AZ 85716Map

About this event

“Join LD18 Democrats at Amazing Discoveries for a special board game night featuring Democratic candidates up and down the ballot!”

Register here: https://www.mobilize.us/ld18democrats/event/843216/

Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse 50th Anniversary Celebration
2025-09-28 15:00 - 17:00 | Arizona School for Deaf and Blind, 1200 W. Speedway Blvd., Tucson, Arizona, 85745
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

“50th Years of Service: A Legacy of Love, Safety, and Liberation

“Celebrate 50 years of support for domestic abuse survivors and the community that surrounds them with love and safety! Featuring a one-of-a-kind celebration directed by Susan Claassen, showcasing award-winning musical artists Rob Boone, Christine Vivona, Betsy Kruse Craig, Armen Dirtadian, Molly McKasson, and Crystal Stark. Hosted by the comedy duo “Mols and Suz,” who entertained at the Center’s opening in 1975, the ensemble will pay musical tribute to Emerge’s “Golden” 50-year history.”

Location: Edward B. Berger Performing Arts Center, 1200 W Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85745

Date and time: Sun, Sep 28, 2025 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Organizer: Josue Romero, (520) 750-7211, events@emergecenter.org

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/9etdn66?source_id=15b905fa-6f9b-42d0-83c1-8bc21dcb515b&source_type=em&c=1X8iXQBNNekDztl8kPyTbSKxKJBzdbLGH_-7BTFlMJz8sUj9bnuvYg==

Buy Tickets

Your $50 event ticket will include the reception, entertainment, and the option to participate in a raffle auction. All event proceeds will go toward sustaining Emerge services like emergency shelter, 24/7 crisis hotline, housing stabilization assistance, and more.

As part of our commitment to honoring Indigenous communities and uplifting the truths of survivors, we are proud to partner with Indivisible Tohono to display the Red Dress art installation in remembrance of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Relatives.”

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Carolyn’s note: Susan Claassen, founder of Invisible Theater (now retired) and I share a similar last name via marriage, so we call each other “cousins”. This issue is important to me as the former Interim Director of the now-defunct Domestic Violence Commission in Tucson, and former Americorps D.V. attorney in Hawaii.

Pima County Schools Superintendent Dustin Williams at DGT
2025-09-29 12:00 - 13:00
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

“Please join us on Monday Sept. 29th at Noon on Zoom for a presentation and QA with Dustin Williams on his re-election in 2024, and the accomplishments and work of his office since he was first elected in 2016.

You Must Register in Advance for this Event: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/irBll0zDTZa11u4Km5lxdQ

Dustin Williams was elected the Pima County Schools Superintendent in 2016. The Superintendent promotes educational excellence through leadership, service, and collaboration. Dustin is responsible for conducting bond and override elections, filling vacancies on school boards, overseeing budgets, handling registration of teaching certificates, and training educators. School districts process all expenditures through this office.

Dustin Williams is a lifelong Native Tucsonan. He graduated from Amphitheater High School in 1992. While completing his degree in education at the University of Arizona he worked with students and the community in Flowing Wells 21st Century after-school programs. After completing a Master’s in Education, Dustin accepted a position as Assistant Director of a Native American Charter school called Ha:san Preparatory & Leadership School. In his first year as A.D., the school’s AIMS scores showed a 30% combined increase in the areas of reading and writing and an increase of 8% in mathematics.

Dustin most recently taught 6th grade math at Mansfeld Middle School in the Tucson Unified School District.”

Stop the Shutdown Protest
2025-10-02 12:00 - 15:00
By Carolyn Classen, blogger

Location:

University of Arizona Mall

1835 E University Blvd

Tucson, AZ 85719

Map Links:

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Organizer: Climate Action Campaign U of A

A government shutdown impacts us all. Congressman Ciscomani is one of the Republicans at fault.

Reception for Raul Grijalva's doodles & drawings
2025-10-04 19:00 - 22:00 | The Projects/Space, 174 E. Toole Ave., Tucson, Arizona, 85701
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

The late CD 7 Congressman Raul Grijalva was an artist/doodler. View his artwork on Saturday downtown at this opening reception. Show runs October 4 – 31, 2025.

https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/100225_grijalva_art_show/raul-grijalvas-famed-doodles-showing-tucson-gallery

Enviros for Tucson
2025-10-05 16:00 - 18:00 | Historic Y, 738 N. 5th Avenue, Tucson, Arizona, 85705
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

“Join us in support of City of Tucson council members and candidates: Kevin Dahl for Tucson City Council, Ward 3; and candidates Miranda Schubert, Ward 6, and Selina Barajas, Ward 5.”

RSVP: bit.ly/enviros-for-tucson

https://www.mirandaforward6.com/enviros-for-miranda

Samantha Severson, candidate for CD6 at DGT
2025-10-06 12:00 - 13:00
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

“Samantha Severson is a Tucson native and registered Democrat running for Congress in Arizona’s 6th Congressional District. She holds a BA in Psychology from Southern New Hampshire University and works in higher education. In 2022, she ran as a write-in candidate for Arizona Attorney General.

You Must Register in Advance for this Event:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/SamwmTTzQYOJMeCnZMBkBg

Her policy priorities include:

Education: As the daughter of two public educators and a product of public schools, Severson champions fully-funded public education and higher education reform to address student financial pressures.

Housing: She supports enforcing fair housing laws and ending rent coordination schemes that drive up costs. Severson backs the Stop Predatory Investing Act to remove tax benefits for Wall Street firms buying single-family homes.

Immigration: Advocates for comprehensive reform combining strong border security with an earned pathway to citizenship. She supported the bipartisan Secure the Border Act and will fight for the rights of all people regardless of immigration status.

Healthcare: Supports universal, affordable healthcare and reproductive rights, believing every person deserves privacy and autonomy over their own body.

Environment: Living in the desert has shown her the urgency of climate action. She supports immediate investment in renewable energy and ensuring access to clean water nationwide.

Severson lives in Tucson’s Carriage Park neighborhood and is guided by Maya Angelou’s words: “Your legacy is every life you touch.”

Carolyn’s note: Samantha is running in the Dem primary for CD 6, along with former Marine JoAnna Mendoza and others. Then the winner will face off with 2 term Republican incumbent Juan Ciscomani.

AZ Ballot Measures training
2025-10-07 18:30 - 19:30
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

Time

Tuesday, October 7

6:30 – 7:30pm MST

Location

Virtual event

Join from anywhere

Hosted in AZ 85001

About this event

“Learn all about citizen-led ballot measures! This is a way that citizens of Arizona can have a direct say in which laws are made or repealed at the local and state level.

This will be a virtual training with lots of time for questions.

We 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!

The link to join will be included with your confirmation email. Please check your spam/junk folder.”

”The Librarians” documentary about banned books
2025-10-07 19:30 - 21:00 | Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson, AZ, 85716, United States
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7 AT 7:30PM

REGULAR ADMISSION PRICES

PASSES ACCEPTED

“Celebrate the freedom to read at this special Banned Books Week screening of the acclaimed new documentary, The Librarians!

Warriors come in all shapes and sizes, as America’s librarians bravely fight the pervasive censorship that threatens to eliminate free thought in the latest film from Oscar-nominated director Kim A. Snyder and executive producer Sarah Jessica Parker. As an unprecedented wave of book banning, primarily targeting race and queerness, spreads across the country, librarians under siege unite as unlikely defenders, fighting for intellectual freedom on the fronts lines of democracy. In The Librarians, which world premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, filmmaker Snyder introduces us to everyday heroes and takes us to this unexpected front line, where a group of librarians dubbed the FReadom Fighters put their careers and their lives at risk to resist book bans in states like Texas and Florida. Determined to keep stories about all identities and communities on their shelves, the librarians emerge as first responders in the fight for democracy, free access to information, and our First Amendment rights, all while reiterating the power of collective, community-driven action. (Dir. by Kim A. Snyder, 2025, USA, 92 mins., Not Rated)”

1 HR 32 MIN | NR

Released 2025

Bowling for Democracy
2025-10-10 17:30 - 19:30 | Lucky Strike Bowling, 4015 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson, Arizona, 85712
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

BOWLING FOR DEMOCRACY

October 10 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

“Join LD18 Democrats at Lucky Strike Bowling on October 10 at 5:30pm! Come alone or bring along friends. $6 per person for 1 hour of bowling. Potential for pizza dinner afterwards.”

Register Here

Tucson City Council Dem candidates forum
2025-10-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Kirk Bear Canyon Library, 8959 E. Tanque Verde Rd., Tucson, Arizona, 85749
By Carolyn Classen, blogger

Tucson City Council Candidates ForumwithKevin Dahl (Ward 3),Selina Barajas (Ward 5),and Miranda Schubert (Ward 6)

Saturday, October 11, 2025, 10:30-11:30amKirk-Bear Canyon Library(8959 E Tanque Verde Rd)

“Our October program will be a forum with the Democratic candidates for the Tucson City Council. At this forum the candidates will answer questions submitted in advance to tanqueverdedems@gmail.com and questions collected from the audience. Ballots for this vote by mail election will be mailed October 8, and Election Day will be November 4.

Pat WiedhopfChair, Tanque Verde Valley Democratic Club

The Tanque Verde Valley Democratic Club presents speakers of interest to Democratic voters on the second Saturday of every month.

Sign up for our mailing list to receive meeting announcements: http://eepurl.com/gpRv1j

To join the Tanque Verde Valley Democratic Club please email your name, address, telephone number and email address to Beth Isabelle (bethisabelle@gmail.com)”

Carolyn’s note: Kevin and Miranda have Republican opponents, Selina is running unopposed in the General Election.

LWVGT forum on Plan Tucson, Prop. 417
2025-10-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Quincie Douglas library, 1585 E. 36th St., Tucson, Arizona, 85713
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

Forum on New Tucson Plan on November, 2025

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About this event

“Learn all about the City of Tucson’s new plan you will be voting on in November. The City staff will be there to give a brief overview and then answer all the question you might have. Be an informed voter by joining us at this important forum

Learn all about the City of Tucson’s new plan that you will be voting on in November. The City staff will be there to give a brief overview and then answer questions.

For those who cannot attend in person, the event will be streamed Live on the LWVGT Facebook Page. A recording will also be posted on YouTube shortly after the event..”

Date and Time

Saturday, October 11, 2025, 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM

Location

Quincy Douglas Library (sic Quincie)Quincy Douglas Library1585 E 36th St, Tucson, AZ 85713Tucson, AZ 85713USA(520) 594-5335

Event Contact(s)

Barbara N Becker

Category

LWVGT Public Event

Carolyn’s note: Info on Plan Tucson: https://www.plantucson.org/. “This general plan update will guide every major decision we make as a city, including where new housing is located, how we invest in transportation, the type of economic development we pursue, and how we protect the desert landscape we all cherish. It’s our roadmap for creating a Tucson that works for everyone.” Plan Tucson is Prop 417 on the General Election ballot for the City of Tucson’s Nov. 4, 2025 election.

Criminal Justice Community Forum: Fixing Cash Bail & Restoring Voting Rights
2025-10-11 13:00 - 15:00 | YWCA of Southern Arizona, 525 N. Bonita Ave., Tucson, Arizona, 85745
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

“On Saturday, October 11, 2025, the NAACP Tucson Branch and YWCA of Southern Arizona will host our second Criminal Justice Community Forum. The keynote speaker will be Lauren Beall, Staff Attorney at ACLU Arizona, who will share insights and expertise on the rights of those who are incarcerated. In addition, experts and leaders from our community will participate in panel discussions to address two priorities for NAACP Tucson: the pressing need to fix the cash bail system and the importance of restoring voting rights to Arizona citizens who have completed their sentence of probation or prison.

Please see the attached event flyer. There is no cost to attend. Refreshments will be provided. “

Ask an Immigration Attorney
2025-10-11 17:30 - 19:00 | 4012 E. Calle Chica, 4012 E. Calle Chica, Tucson, Arizona, 85711
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

“Please join us on October 11 in Tucson for Ask an Immigration Attorney, an informal discussion with legal experts to answer your concerns and questions about immigration law and attacks on the migrant community in Arizona. *No questions about individual cases please!*

Where: RSVP for address – near Broadway/Alvernon in Tucson. (We will send registered guests the location the day before the event)

When: October 11 from 5:30-7:00pm

What: BYOB – light refreshments provided

Who: Our hosts are Executive Director Jeanne Casteen and Development Director Eddie Chavez Calderon. Our guest speakers are:

Margo Cowan, immigration activist and founder of Pima County Justice for All

Mo Goldman, immigration attorney at Goldman Immigration, PC

This is Southern Arizona’s chance to meet Secular AZ’s Executive Director and Development Director, AND discuss the current ICE situation in Greater Tucson.”

Click here to RSVP for Ask an Immigration Attorney Tucson

N.O.W.Legislative workshop
2025-10-12 10:00 - 14:00 | UFCW Hall Local 99, 2401 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona, 85004
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

“Change starts with knowing where to start.Learn how to get your voice heard at the Capitol — and leave ready to take action.Registration link in bio.”

Legislative Workshop

TakeAction #AZNOW #womensupportingwomen

Freedom of the Press is Under Attack: Journalist Panel Discussion
2025-10-12 14:00 - 15:30 | Community Performance & Art Center, 1250 W. Continental Rd., Green Valley, Arizona, 85622
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

UPDATED flyer from GV Dems, with woman reporter.

Moderator Larry is one of the bloggers here at Blog for Arizona. Should be a lively discussion.

►Green Valley Democrats►FREE SPECIAL PROGRAM►Meet the Press: Current Challenges for the Media

Sunday, October 12, 2025, 2:00 pmCommunity Performance Art Center (CPAC)1250 W Continental Road, Green Valley

“Join us to see and hear intrepid journalists Dan Shearer, GV News; Paul Ingram, Tucson Sentinel; Bohdan Zachary, AZPM; and your moderator, Larry Bodine. We will discuss a range of topics, including attacks on a free press, public media funding, and the spread of “news deserts.”

Larry Bodine (Moderator) is a Board Member of the Democrats of Greater Tucson and is former Chair of the Legislative District 18 Democrats. Larry is an author on the Blog for Arizona (Blogforarizona.net). He has won 7 awards for investigative journalism at the New York Daily News and other papers.

Bohdan Zachary oversees AZPM’s original content production. An award-winning executive with a career in journalism, television, film production, and public media roles, he previously served as VP and General Manager of Milwaukee PBS, leading the station to be one of the most-watched public stations in the country.

Paul Ingram has been a Senior Reporter for Tucsonsentinel.com since 2013. He covers politics, crime, courts, prisons, labor unions, and electricity rates. Paul is a graduate of the University of Arizona.

Dan Shearer is the Editor of the Green Valley News and Sahuarita Sun. He has taught journalism at the college level and has presented at the Arizona Newspapers Association Convention, as well as at several other venues. He is a graduate of the University of Arizona.We hope you will join us for this important and timely conversation!”

Randy Rainbow National Freakin' Treasure tour
2025-10-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Fox Tucson Theater, 17 W. Congress ST., Tucson, Arizona, 85701
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

12

October

7:00 pm

Randy Rainbow

National Freakin’ Treasure

Tickets $54.50-74.50

Donor pre-sale: Thursday, March 13 at 10amPublic on-sale: Friday, March 14 at 10am

Randy Rainbow is a four-time EMMY® and GRAMMY®-nominated American comedian, producer, actor, singer, writer, satirist, host, and New York Times bestselling author known for his popular web series, The Randy Rainbow Show. His debut memoir, Playing with Myself received rave reviews by such venerable outlets as The LA TIMES, which noted that Rainbow “vividly recollects the alienation so many LGBTQ+ youth experience.” Musical theater was an escape for Rainbow that ultimately helped catapult his career. His musical parodies and political spoofs have garnered him worldwide acclaim and four consecutive EMMY® nominations for Outstanding Short-Form Variety Series.”

Indigenous Peoples Day
2025-10-13 14:30 - 22:00 | Global Justice Center, 225 E. 26th St., Tucson`, Arizona, 85713
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

:::Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2025:::“VENDORS- the form is now CLOSED we have reached our capacity and we will be reaching out to y’all with updates soon.VOLUNTEERS- we’re still accepting volunteers! You get a free T-shirt & meal ticket. Click on comment below for the form to register as a volunteer.SPONSORSHIPS & DONATIONS- these are ongoing, there’s no deadline but if anyone (any business, any org, your auntie, your tata or tu compa) wants to help sponsor and donate, your donation can be tax exempt.This is the Indigenous Alliance Without Borders’ 11th Annual IPD and we’re excited to host yet another year of resistance, resilience and we’re grateful to carry this water in honor of our AnceStars and for the next 7 generations.”Antevu! ♥️¡Vámonos! 💛Skoden! 🖤🤍🪶✨

For more info: Lourdes Escalante

"Holidays Without Waste" at Sustainable Tucson meeting
2025-10-14 18:00 - 19:30
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

Tuesday, October 14, 6:00 pmOn Zoom: <https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83552688300?pwd=[REDACTED] “With the start of October, as the weather starts to cool a bit, our thoughts are likely to be turning to the coming Fall and Winter holidays, starting this month with Halloween, then Thanksgiving, and then the busy December holiday season. These holidays are a time of joy, generous sharing and giving, and gatherings with family and friends. Unfortunately, they are also a time when we see a distressing increase in waste. Studies show that waste from packaging, gift giving, and holiday meals contributes as much as 25% more trash during the period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day than any other time of year. But we can reduce or avoid much of that typical waste, so we can honor the Earth as well as enjoy the holidays at our celebrations. Join us for our next Sustainability Spotlight program, “Holidays Without Waste,” for an overview of why we are often extra wasteful in the holiday season, why it’s so important to change, and how we can reduce common holiday waste, from packaging and gift wrapping to food, technology, and clothing waste. Our presenter, Grace Vickers, from US PIRG, will share some of her tips, and then there will be time for you to share your or your family’s tips and traditions for holiday waste reduction.”

Our presenter, Grace Vickers, is the Zero Waste Campaign Associate with US Public Interest Research Group (PIRG). As an associate with PIRG, Grace works nationally to eliminate plastic pollution and advocate for progress toward a zero-waste world. During her career, she has also worked on grassroots campaigns to protect our pollinators and end food waste. A North Carolinian now based in Portland, Grace enjoys hiking, mountain biking, and camping during her free time.

Happy Hour with DGT
2025-10-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Brother John’s, 1801 N Stone Ave., Tucson, AZ, 85705, United States
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

Democrats of Greater Tucson Happy HourDATE: October 15th, 2025TIME: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PMLOCATION: Brother John’s Beer Bourbon & BBQ, 1801 N Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705

“Want to get involved in your local political scene? Spend time with a wonderful group of fellow Democrats? Enjoy some good food?

Join us at Brother John’s Beer, Bourbon & BBQ’s Bourbon Lounge for drinks and great conversation, and make some new friends!

Come 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.

Come 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!”

Media Literacy training
2025-10-15 18:30 - 19:30
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

Time

Tuesday, October 15

6:30 – 7:30pm MST

Location

Virtual event

Join from anywhere

Hosted in AZ 85001

About this event

“The media landscape is changing quickly! Learn how you can identify forms of misinformation, find reliable news sources, and be a savvy media consumer.

This will be a virtual training with lots of time for questions.

We 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!

The link to join will be included with your confirmation email. Please check your spam/junk folder.”

https://www.mobilize.us/cebv/event/853710/?emci=30edcd0f-3da1-f011-8e61-6045bded8ba4&emdi=4db13ece-f7a1-f011-8e61-6045bded8ba4&ceid=11591071
