Blog for Arizona

Survival & Resistance mural unveiling
2025-12-13 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix) | Mission Manor Park, 6100 S. 12th Avenue, Tucson, Arizona, 85706
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

Remembering 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.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1014352217424854?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22your_upcoming_events_unit%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

Hannah Conger, Az List Deputy Political Director at TVVDC meeting
2025-12-13 10:30 - 11:30 | Kirk-Bear Canyon Library, 8959 E Tanque Verde Rd., Tucson, Arizona, 85749, United States
Event by Tanque Verde Valley Democratic Club

Kirk-Bear Canyon Library

Public · Anyone on or off Facebook

“Unfortunately, Joanna (sic JoAnna) Mendoza will be unable to join us for our meeting on December 13th. She will be attending an important event in Phoenix.

We want to welcome Hannah Conger, Arizona List Deputy Political Director to our meeting on Saturday, December 13th. Hannah will speak on the success that Arizona List has had in electing prochoice women to a variety of political offices. Our program will be followed by the Tanque Verde Valley Democratic Club Annual Meeting.”

“Hannah graduated from the University of Arizona W. A. Franke Honors College in May of 2022 with a double major in Political Science and Gender & Women’s Studies. She was an intern with Arizona List in 2019 and 2020 and is excited to be back on the team as a political consultant. Outside of her work with Arizona List, Hannah enjoys spending time with her dog, Pablo.”

LWVGT Winter Brunch
2025-12-13 09:00 - 11:00 | Catalina United Methodist Church, 2700 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson, Arizona, 85716
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

RSVP: https://lwvtucson.org/content.aspx?page_id=31&club_id=726009

Protest at Juan Ciscomani's office
2025-12-13 09:00 - 11:00 | Congressman Juan Ciscomani’s office, 1636 N. Swan Rd., Tucson, Arizona, 85712
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

Time

Saturdays

9 – 11am MST

Location

In front of Ciscomani’s office

1636 N Swan Rd

SE corner of Swan & PimaTucson, AZ 85712Map

About this event

“Join us every Saturday at 9AM – we will protest peacefully outside Congressman 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 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! We will also be collecting canned goods for local Food Banks. See you there!”

Coffee with PCDP Chair
2025-12-13 08:00 - 09:00 | Pima County Democratic Party HQ, 2302 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson, Arizona, 85719
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

Time

Saturday, December 13

8 – 9am MST

+ 1 more day

Location

Democratic Party-Pima County

2302 E Speedway Blvd Suite 106Tucson, AZ 85719Map

About this event

“Come down to Pima Dems HQ and have a cup of coffee with Party Chairman Eric Robbins.

Voice your concerns, have your questions answered, learn about the county party, or just enjoy the free cup of Joe.”

RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/azdems/event/861676/

PCDP Chair Eric Robbins

Tucson Sentinel Holiday Shindig
2025-12-11 18:00 - 22:00 | The Shanty, 401 E. 9th Street, Tucson, AZ, 85719, United States
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

Event by TucsonSentinel, Gene Moreland and 3 others

The Shanty

Duration: 4 hr

Public · Anyone on or off Facebook

PLEASE JOIN US FOR A CELEBRATION of whatever it is you/we/they celebrate this time of year — especially the 234th birthday of the Bill of Rights (Dec. 15), or the impending 16th (or is it 17th?!) birthday of the Tucson Sentinel (Jan. 22).

We’d like to get together with those who contribute their time, talents, money, comments and good wishes to our project to build a whole new way to provide local journalism, and thank you all for your continuing support.

Like most years, we’re holding a Sentinel “holiday shindig” down at the Shanty, with a warm bar packed with a motley collection of reporters and left-wing political activists and conservative stalwarts, elected officials of all spots and stripes, small business types, a few folks with gripes, normally shy bureaucrats that we journalists pester, and regular readers who want to learn a bit about more about what it is we do. And thus we’re doing so yet again.

6-10 pm (or later) ~ 7 pm toastMini-chimis & holiday treats on us; drinks on you

More at: https://www.facebook.com/events/1525353065253662?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22your_upcoming_events_unit%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

Say No to ICE Detention Center in Marana
2025-12-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Tortolita Middle School, 4101 W. Hardy Rd., Tucson, Arizona, 85742
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

Location:

Tortolita Middle School

4101 W. Hardy Road, Marana

“Join us for our 2nd forum to discuss MTC’s potential plans to open an ICE detention center in Marana.

Moderated 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.

Non-police security and Spanish-English translator will be provided.”

Ward 1 holiday open house
2025-12-11 17:30 - 20:00 | Ward 1 Council office, 940 W. Alameda St., Tucson, Arizona, 85745
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

Save the Date – Ward 1 Open House!

“You’re invited to join us for our Holiday Open House at Ward 1 on Thursday, Dec. 11!

Everyone is welcome for food, games, music, and making luminarias. We’ll also present community awards to some amazing individuals in our Ward.

We’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.“

LD 17 Democrats "Back to the Future: The Musical" raffle at holiday party
2025-12-11 00:00 - 23:59
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

“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“

Carolyn’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.

https://www.ld17azdemocrats.org

”Earth’s Greatest Enemy” documentary film tour
2025-12-09 18:30 - 21:30 | Integrated Learning Center, 1500 E. University Blvd., Tucson, Arizona, 85721
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

“Join Abby Martin for the Arizona premiere of her second feature documentary film on the environmental impact of the US military!

Earth’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.

Exempt 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.

Featuring Q&A with Abby Martin and co-director Mike Prysner following the film.

Learn more about the film and watch the trailer at EarthsGreatestEnemy.com”

Date and time

Tuesday, December 9 · 6:30 – 9:30pm EST

Location

University of Arizona1500 E University Blvd Tucson, AZ 85721Get directions

Intergrated Learning Center 130

Agenda

6:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Doors

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Show starts

9:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Q&A with Abby Martin

Tickets $15 to $30: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/earths-greatest-enemy-tucson-premiere-with-abby-martin-qa-tickets-1757999787689

Turning Things Around at Sustainable Tucson meetng
2025-12-09 18:00 - 19:30
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

Turning Things Around:Harnessing the Power of Science and Communication for a Sustainable Future

Tuesday, December 9, 6:00-7:15 pmZoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87001542338?pwd=[REDACTED]

“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.

Ed 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.”

“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)

Democrats of Oro Valley holiday party with Fitz
2025-12-08 17:00 - 19:00 | El Molinito, 10180 N. Oracle Rd., Oro Valley, Arizona, 85704
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

Monday December 8th; 5 PM to 7 PM

DOV Holiday PartyEl Molinito, 10180 N Oracle Rd, Oro Valley

RSVP by December 4th, to info@demsov.org

David Fitzsimmons in action, taken by Daniel Buckley

Carolyn’s note: Fitz retired as cartoonist at AZ Daily Star in Tucson in Jan. 2023. Gone, but obviously not forgotten.

No Desert Data Center Coalition at DGT
2025-12-08 12:00 - 13:00
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

“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.

Registration is Required for this Event:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/IlUWLsnsQFy5tv64V9e54w

The 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.

Though 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.

We 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.

We 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.

We 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.

Our 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.

This 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.

We 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.”

Carolyn’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.

GV Dems Holiday Party
2025-12-07 16:00 - 19:30 | Community Performance & Art Center, 1250 W. Continental Rd., Green Valley, Arizona, 85622
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

Save the Date!Annual Meeting and Holiday Dinner PartySunday, December 7, 4:00 – 7:00 pmCommunity Performance and Art Center (CPAC)

Tucson Town Hall with Az Congressmembers Greg Stanton and Adelita Grijalva, Mayor Regina Romero
2025-12-07 16:00 - 18:00
By Carolyn Classen, blogger

“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.

RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/pimadems/event/871440/“

Carolyn’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.

Also, South Tucson venue is in SW Tucson, not SE as stated on flyer below.

The People's Swearing In of CD 7 Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva
2025-12-06 16:00 - 17:30 | Pueblo High School, 3500 S. 12th Avenue, Tucson, Arizona, 85713
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

“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.

Click Here to RSVP

Arizona List holiday party in Flagsaff
2025-12-06 15:00 - 17:00
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

“Flagstaff Holiday Party

Saturday, December 6, 2025

4:00 PM to 6:00 PMAddress provided 48 hours before event to RSVPs, (sic: flyer says 3 to 5 p.m. but text is different)

COME FOR FOOD, FUN AND STRATEGY!

Begin 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.

Join us for food, drinks, raffle prizes and the company of friends!”

RSVP: https://secure.ngpvan.com/-l6YZEBQ20eaRndafiNDsA2

37th Annual Tucson Aidswalk 2025
2025-12-06 11:30 - 15:30 | Reid Park, 900 S. Randolph Way, Tucson, AZ, 85716, United States
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

SAVE THE DATE: AIDSWALK TUCSON 2025 IS HAPPENING!

“We’re thrilled to announce that AIDSWALK Tucson 2025 will take place on Saturday, December 6th at Gene C. Reid Park!

Held 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.

Join 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.

WHEN: Saturday, December 6th WHERE: Gene C. Reid Park REGISTRATION OPENS SOON! begins at 11:30 a.m.

Start 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.

✨ Stay tuned! Registration details are coming soon!”https://secure.qgiv.com/event/aidswalktucson2025/register/form/registration

Trauma & Healing in the Black and Brown community
2025-12-06 11:00 - 14:30 | Fred Archer Center, 1665 S. La Cholla Blvd., Tucson, Arizona, 85713
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

2nd Annual Women for the Future luncheon
2025-12-06 11:00 - 14:00 | Cambria Hotel, 222 E. Portland St, Phoenix, Arizona, 85004
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

“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!

We will be joined by some of our most stalwart Democratic leaders including:

Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego

NFDW 1st Vice President Christine Pelosi

AZDW 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.”

Tickets to attend are $65

Saturday, December 6th

11AM-2PM

Cambria Hotel Rooftop

222 E Portland St, Phoenix, AZ 85004

All additional donations will go towards organizing Democratic women across Arizona.

Tickets: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/women4future25

17th Annual Bike in A Box giveaway 2025
2025-12-06 09:30 - 11:00 | Tucson Elks Lodge 385, 1800 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson, Arizona, 85705
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

“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).

A 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.

The 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

Join 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.

Santa, 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. “

Merry Christmas,

Jesse Lugo

Tucson Elks Lodge 385

Call: 520-440-3305

Carolyn’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.

Health Care town hall with U.S. Senator Mark Kelly
2025-12-05 16:00 - 17:00
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

“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! “

Click Here to RSVP

The Future of Public Broadcasting by AZPM
2025-12-05 15:00 - 17:00 | DesertView Performing Arts Center, 39900 S. Clubhouse Drive, Tucson, Arizona, 85739
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

The Future of Public Media presented by AZPM

By AZPM

39900 South Clubhouse Drive

Dec 5 from 3pm to 5pm MST

Overview

The future of public media

The Future of Public Media presented by AZPM

“Join us for an enlightening discussion about public media as stations like AZPM adapt to a future without federal funding.

Hear 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.

Together, 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:

Expanding its award-winning news team as other media outlets face downsizing

Broadcasting trusted programming on NPR 89.1 along with expertly curated playlists on Classical 90.5 and 24/7 streaming on Jazz 89.1 HD2

Featuring content from partners including PBS, BBC, American Public Television and others.

Continuing 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.

We hope you’ll join us for this important and engaging discussion!”

RSVP: 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

Arizona List Holiday Party in Tucson
2025-12-04 18:00 - 20:00 | 721 N. 2nd Avenue, 721 N. 2nd Avenue, Tucson, Arizona, 85705
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

“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.

Phoenix: Wednesday, December 3rd | 6:00-8:00 PMTucson: Thursday, December 4th | 6:00-8:00 PMRSVP: arizonalist.org/holiday25

🎄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.”

ACEL Tucson holiday buffet
2025-12-04 17:30 - 20:30 | Asia 1 Buffet, 75 W. River Rd., Tucson, Arizona, 85704
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

Celebrate 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!

Register

Virtual town hall with No Desert Data Center Coalition
2025-12-04 17:30 - 18:30
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

“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!”

RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/pimadems/event/873144/

“What the Constitution Means to Me" play
2025-12-03 19:30 - 2025-12-07 16:00 | Invisible Theater, 1400 N. 1st. Ave., Tucson, Arizona, 85719
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

“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.

Betsy Kruse Craig, Invisible Theatre’s Managing Artistic Director, is featured as Heidi. The cast also includes David Alexander Johnston and Ash Martin.”

DECEMBER 3RD: WEDNESDAY AT 7:30PM

DECEMBER 4TH: THURSDAY AT 7:30PM

DECEMBER 5TH; FRIDAY AT 7: 30PM

DECEMBER 6TH: SATURDAY AT 2:00PM

DECEMBER 7TH: SUNDAY AT 2:00PM

WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME by Heidi Schrek

Arizona List holiday party in Phoenix
2025-12-03 18:00 - 20:00
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

“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

Phoenix: Wednesday, December 3rd | 6:00-8:00 PM

Tucson: Thursday, December 4th | 6:00-8:00 PM

RSVP: arizonalist.org/holiday25

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.”

No ICE detention center in Marana
2025-12-02 17:30 - 19:00 | Marana Town Council chambers, 11555 W. Civic Center Drive, Tucson, Arizona, 85653
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

December 2, 2025, 5:30 pm

11555 W. Civic Center Dr., Marana, AZ 85653

“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.

Need more information on what’s happening? Here are two helpful articles:

An Arizona town is dreading plans to turn its prison into an ICE facility

Few hurdles for ICE facility at former prison in Marana, emails show“

Marana Town Council bios: https://www.maranaaz.gov/Council/Council-Bios

Tucson City Council Inauguration luncheon
2025-12-02 13:30 - 15:30 | Carriage House, 125 S. Arizona Avenue, Tucson, Arizona, 85701
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

With 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.

To 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.

The event will be held at

The Carriage House, at

1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 2,

and will feature a delicious lunch and dessert in good company.

Individual tickets are $75, and table rates are available for groups. Your support will go to help PCDP elect MORE DEMOCRATS! 🙂

Please reserve your spot today, seating is limited and these will go quickly! To get your ticket or table click this link:

https://secure.actblue.com/donate/2025cclunch

We 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!”

Warm regards,Eric Robbins – ChairPima County Democratic Party

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In Solidarity,

Alex KackExecutive Director –

Pima County Democratic Party

Donate to Pima Dems: https://pimadems.click/donate
