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SUMMARY:Happy Hour with DGT
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDemocrats of Greater Tucson Happy HourDATE: February 18th\, 2026TIME: 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!”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCalling All DGT Members: Activate yourself!!\n\n\n\nTucson’s amazing community of activists is FLOURISHING with opportunities to take a stand and make your voice heard!Whether you’re a veteran of political activism or just dipping a toe into the water for the first time\, there’s good work to be done and you’ve got hands that can do it. Go to Take Action Tucson to find an action near you!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCommunity Billboard\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSincerely yours\,Joe DaniszewskiPresidentDemocrats of Greater Tucsonjndaniszewski1@gmail.com\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDemocrats of Greater Tucson is a grassroots\, volunteer-run organization. We rely on the support of motivated citizens like you to organize our forums\, run our website\, and keep you up to date. If you appreciate the work we’re doing\, consider becoming a member or making a one-time donation today.Our mailing address is:Democrats of Greater TucsonP.O. Box 41573Tucson\, AZ 85717Add us to your address bookWant to change how you receive these emails?You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.
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LOCATION:Brother John’ s Beer\, Bourbon & Barbecue\, 1801 N. Stone Ave.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85705\, United States
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SUMMARY:Two virtual RTA Next Q & A sessions
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\nRTA Next special election coming up on March 10\, to vote for or against 1/2 cents sales tax increase for the continuation of the current 20 year RTA Plan. Will be Propositions 418 and 419 on that ballot. \n\n\n\nTwo virtual RTA Next Q&A sessions coming up: \n\n\n\nFeb. 18 – Virtual Sessions12 to 1 p.m.Click here to register via Zoom5 to 6 p.m.Click here to register via Zoom \n\n\n\nInfo at: https://rtanext.com/ for this $2.67 billion plan. \n\n\n\n“The Regional Transportation Authority\, a state-established taxing district within Pima County\, finalized a new 20-year regional transportation plan (RTA Next) to improve the transportation network in the greater Tucson region and enhance our quality of life.”
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/rta-next-virtual-sessions/
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SUMMARY:”What the River Knows” film
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTUESDAY\, FEBRUARY 17 AT 7:00PM\n\n\n\nGENERAL ADMISSION: $10\n\n\n\nPASSES NOT ACCEPTED\n\n\n\n“Following the film screening\, the event will conclude with a panel discussion and audience Q+A. \n\n\n\nGlen Canyon Institute\, in collaboration with Watershed Management Group\, presents What the River Knows\, a Good Intentions Paving Co. documentary exploring the reemergence of Glen Canyon from the receding waters of Lake Powell reservoir. At the same time that we are met with the need to redesign our systems of water management in the West\, we are presented with the opportunity to restore one of the most stunning landscapes on the planet.What the River Knows explores this unique reflection point in a centuries-long history\, weaving together past and present to reveal a new way forward for the Colorado River. (Dir. by Diego Riley & Will Buckley\, 2025\, USA\, 35 mins.\, Not Rated) \n\n\n\nThis is a Community Rental by the Glen Canyon Institute.“ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2 HR 0 MIN | NR\n\n\n\nReleased 2025\n\n\n\n\nhttps://loftcinema.org/film/what-the-river-knows/
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/what-the-river-knows-film/
LOCATION:Loft Cinema\, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85716\, United States
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SUMMARY:LSA Let's Talk RTA Next
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent by Living Streets Alliance \n\n\n\nThe Coalition Space 311 E 7th St\, Tucson\, AZ 85705 \n\n\n\nDuration: 2 hr \n\n\n\nPublic  · Anyone on or off Facebook \n\n\n\n“Props 418 & 419 (RTA Next) are on the ballot this March — and the decisions made now will shape Tucson’s transportation system for the next 20 years. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a community gathering to break down what’s at stake\, hear directly from local community leaders\, and get clear on how this proposed plan could impact our neighborhoods\, our mobility\, and our future. This is a space to ask hard questions\, share concerns\, and connect with neighbors who care about where Tucson is headed. Tucson deserves better. \n\n\n\nSpace is limited\, please RSVP here: https://tinyurl.com/4swd8jbd“ \n\n\n\nTuesday\, February 17th5:30 – 7:30 p.m.4th Ave Coalition Space311 E 7th St. Tucson\, AZ
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LOCATION:4th Avenue Coalition Space\, 311 E. 7th Street\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85705\, Tunisia
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SUMMARY:Ward 6 Council open house
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\nSave the Date! Ward 6 Open House\n\n\n\nJoin us at the Ward 6 Office (3202 E 1st St.) on Tuesday\, February 17th\, 4-7pm for an informal Open House and celebration of the Lunar Year! More details to come… \n\n\n\nCarolyn’s note:  Ward 6 office is on the SE corner of Anderson Blvd. x E. 1st St. in Miramonte neighborhood in Tucson. New Councilmember for Ward 6 is half Chinese American Miranda Schubert\, who was elected in Nov. 2025.  \n\n\n\nHappy New Year of the Horse. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTucson Ward 6 City Councilmember Miranda Schubert
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/ward-6-council-open-house/
LOCATION:Ward 6 Council office\, 3202 E. 1st St.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85716
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SUMMARY:Tre Rhodes\, candidate for TUSD Governing Bd. at DGT
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n“Please join us for lively discussion of the work of the TUSD Board and the campaign of our DGT Endorsed Candidate\, TreDevon Rhodes. \n\n\n\nYou Must Register in Advance for this Event:\n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/jAL7UwnLRe6jafLhuSxYjQ\n\n\n\nTre’Davon Rhodes was born and raised in Tucson\, Arizona. The son of a single mother and incarcerated father\, Tre overcame adversity\, becoming a first generation college student. \n\n\n\nToday\, he studies Political Science and Economics at the University of Arizona and is an avid community organizer. \n\n\n\nTre is running for TUSD Governing Board to bring a fresh perspective to TUSD and ensure that\, like him\, all students have the opportunity to succeed in our district.” \n\n\n\nCarolyn’s note: 2 seats on TUSD Governing Bd. up for election\, currently held by Jennifer Eckstrom and Val Romero\, both running for re-election. Eckstrom is former Mayor of South Tucson\, daughter of retired D 2 Pima County Supervisor Dan Eckstrom (D). Romero is an Independent\, challenged Steve K for Ward 6 Council in Nov. 2021\, and Adelita Grijalva for D 5 Supervisor in Nov. 2024. Also running for Governing Bd. is Pilar Ruiz\, who ran for this same seat in Nov. 2024 (came in 4th in 5 way race for 3 seats)\, and newcomer Lucas Verdugo.
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