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SUMMARY:January 8th Memorial gathering
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\nThe January 8 Memorial is surrounded with blooming Palo Verde trees in the spring.\n\n\n\nGathering will mark 15-year anniversary of Jan. 8 shooting\n\n\n\nPIMA COUNTY – Jan. 8\, 2026\, marks 15 years since the tragic shooting that killed six people and wounded 13 others in northwest Tucson. At 10 a.m.\, Thursday\, Jan. 8\, Pima County officials\, survivors and community members will reflect and gather at the Jan. 8 Embrace Memorial adjacent to the Historic Pima County Courthouse\, 115 N. Church Ave. \n\n\n\nDistrict 1 Supervisor Rex Scott\, Pima County Board of Supervisors\, will offer opening remarks at the commemoration. \n\n\n\nThe event also will include: \n\n\n\n\nPresentation of flags by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department honor guard\n\n\n\nPrayer and reading of the names by Rev. Joe Fitzgerald\, Banner-University Medical Center chaplain\n\n\n\nBell ringing at exactly 10:10 a.m. to coincide with when the first shots were fired\n\n\n\nRemarks by former U.S. Congressman Ron Barber\, who was injured in the shooting\, and Tucson Mayor Regina Romero\n\n\n\n\nThe Memorial\, which is located just west of the Historic Courthouse in El Presidio Park\, 115 N. Church Ave.\, and called “Embrace\,” tells the story of the lives lost and people wounded at the hand of a gunman on January 8\, 2011\, at Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords’ “Congress on Your Corner” event in Tucson. It features sloping walls that depict symbols embodying the values and interests held by each of the six people who died and the 13 survivors\, including Giffords\, who was seriously injured in the attack. \n\n\n\nIn addition\, the Memorial showcases symbols dedicated to the community of first responders\, Tucson’s history\, and the aspirations of the community for the future. The Memorial also features gardens named for each of the six people who were killed. \n\n\n\nMore information about the Embrace Memorial is available at the Southern Arizona and Visitor Center website.“ \n\n\n\nCarolyn’s note: Has it been 15 years since Gabby was almost assassinated? She is now the wife of Arizona US Senator Mark Kelly. I remember her talented Congressional Aide I knew who were killed that day: Gabe Zimmerman\, dead at age 30. Plus I also knew some of the injured: Gabby of course and her District Director Ron Barber\, who later became a Congressman for a short while\, and Pam Simon\, another Congressional aide. My husband had taught Suzi Hileman\, a constituent who was shot as well several times. And unfortunately I also knew Amy Loughner\, mother of the shooter\, who was/is? the Mgr. of Agua Caliente Park in Pima County.
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/january-8th-memorial/
LOCATION:Historic Pima County Courthouse\, 115 N. Church Ave.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85701
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SUMMARY:Equality Az Legislative kickoff breakfast
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“This annual event brings together advocates\, community members\, and elected officials to launch the legislative session in shared purpose and community. \n\n\n\nSecure your seat now:  2026 Legislative Kickoff Breakfast \n\n\n\nFeaturing keynote speakers Sara Burlingame of Wyoming Equality and Andrew Schneider of Fairness West Virginia. Sara and Andrew will share what their communities are experiencing in states facing challenges similar to Arizona’s\, along with the strategies they’re using to advance LGBTQ+ civil rights—offering perspective and inspiration to strengthen our work here at home. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis year’s breakfast will also include a legislative panel with Arizona lawmakers Sara Liguori\, Flavio Bravo\, and Lorena Austin\, who will share insights on the session ahead and the issues most impacting LGBTQ+ Arizonans. You’ll hear what’s coming\, why it matters\, and how you can take action to help advance equality across our state. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a longtime advocate or newly engaged\, this is a powerful way to get informed\, get inspired\, and get involved as the legislative session begins. We hope you’ll join us this Thursday Jan 8th and help set the tone for the year ahead.” \n\n\n\nSecure your seat today:  2026 Legislative Kickoff Breakfast
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/equality-az-legislative-kickoff-breakfast/
LOCATION:Arizona
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260107T180000
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SUMMARY:Rethinking Transportation
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n“Join us on Wednesday\, January 7th in the Ward 6 community room from 6 – 8 pm to discuss RTA Next.  \n\n\n\nWe’ll take a closer look at key concerns surrounding RTA Next—also known as Propositions 418 and 419—which will go before voters in March 2026. Maass\, who served on the RTA Citizens’ Advisory Committee\, and Albert Elías\, city planner\, former public administrator\, and chair of LSA’s Advocacy Committee\, will share insights on what’s at stake and what a more forward-thinking approach could look like.” \n\n\n\nRSVP Here\n\n\n\nCarolyn’s note: New Ward 6 Councilmember Miranda Schubert is a commuter bicyclist\, as is my husband. I often take the Sun Tran bus and Sun Link streetcar\, and drive our car. Bicycling is difficult for me recently due to health issues. Attend this talk to learn about other ways to rethink transportation options in Tucson.
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/rethinking-transportation/
LOCATION:Ward 6 Council office\, 3202 E. 1st St.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85716
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SUMMARY:"The Environment in 2026: At the State Capital & Beyond" at Sustainable Tucson meeting
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\nThe Environment in 2026: At the State Capital and Beyond\n\n\n\nJanuary 6\, 2026  •  6:00https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87556154931?pwd=56TlanklJnNjKt628HE2fa523Acy5D.1\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Join us on Zoom\, Tuesday\, January 6\, at 6:00 pm for our Sustainability Spotlight\, “The Environment in 2026: At the State Capital and Beyond.” We expect that the coming year will bring challenges to many important aspects of local and state life\, especially looking at environment\, health\, and related concerns. The program will look ahead at what can be expected in coming months from state (and some national) legislative and administrative actions\, with a focus on what will have particular impact on Tucson and Southern AZ – and what we can do.  Our panel to date includes State Senator Priya Sundareshan (LD 18)\, Sandy Bahr\, director of the Sierra Club’s Grand Canyon Chapter\, and Kirsten Engel\, Chief\, Environmental Protection Unit of the AZ Attorney General’s Office.They will preview the policies\, places\, and programs that Arizonans will need to protect and promote.  Their complementary perspectives will give us a full picture of what we can and should do – as individuals and as an organization – to support an agenda of environmental protection and justice as we work for a sustainable future.   Following our guests’ comments\, we expect a lively question & answer session\, with a shared conversation on how to maintain and restore momentum on this work.”
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/the-environment-in-2026-at-the-state-capital-beyond-at-sustainable-tucson-meeting/
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SUMMARY:Just Say No to I.C.E. in Marana
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJust Say NO! To Ice\n\n\n\nOrganizer: PRICE (Pima Resists ICE) \n\n\n\nDate: Tuesday\, January 6 \n\n\n\nTime: 5:15pm \n\n\n\nLocation: Marana Municipal Complex – 11555 W Civic Center Drive
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/just-say-no-to-i-c-e-in-marana/
LOCATION:Marana Municipal Complex\, 11555 W. Civic Center Complex\, Marana\, Arizona\, 85653
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SUMMARY:Az Dems House legislative leaders at DGT Salon
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Join us for insight into the goals and concerns of Arizona Dems Legislative Leadership going into the 2026 Arizona State Legislative session. We’ll be joined by (AZ House) Minority Leader Rep. Oscar De Los Santos and Assistant Leader Rep. Nancy Gutierrez of the Arizona House for this briefing. Please note carefully this event begins at 6pm to accomodate the Reps’ schedule at this busy time. \n\n\n\n We’ll be joined by available Members of the Democratic Caucus leadership team for this briefing.” \n\n\n\nYou Must Register in Advance for this Event:\n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/qZFB-JmTQ4iawaiO1IxspA\n\n\n\nOscar De Los Santos (LD 11)\, Nancy Gutierrez (LD 18)
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/az-dems-legislative-leaders-at-dgt/
LOCATION:Arizona
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SUMMARY:So. AZ Senior Pride New Year's celebration
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNew Year’s CelebrationJanuary 3rd\, 1:00 – 3:30 PMSt. Francis in the Foothills UMC4625 E River Rd.This season’s annual holiday gathering will be a New Year’s Celebration! Mark your calendar for this exciting gathering featuring food\, music\, friends\, and more! Register now!Register for New Year’s Celebration
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/so-az-senior-pride-new-years-celebration/
LOCATION:St. Francis in the Foothills church\, 4625 E. River Rd.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85718
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SUMMARY:Resistance Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/resistance-music-festival/
LOCATION:Oldfield Oasis\, 5288 N. Lead Stra\, Bisbee\, Arizona\, 85603
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SUMMARY:Protest at Juan Ciscomani’s office
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nRep. Ciscomani’s Office \n\n\n\n1636 N Swan Road \n\n\n\nTucson\, AZ 85712 \n\n\n\nMap Links: \n\n\n\nOSMGoogleApple \n\n\n\nOrganizer: LD 18 Dems \n\n\n\nStand Strong Speak Up outside Rep. Ciscomani’s office\, every Saturday at 9am unless otherwise noted. \n\n\n\nCanned food will be collected for the Community Food Bank at this protest.
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/protest-at-juan-ciscomanis-office-10/
LOCATION:Congressman Juan Ciscomani’s office\, 1636 N. Swan Rd.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85712
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ORGANIZER;CN="LD18 Democrats":MAILTO:Chair@LD18Dems.org
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SUMMARY:Virtual town hall on consumer protection
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“You’re invited! Join us on 12/29 at 4:00 PM MST to discuss corporate money and consumer protection with Pima County Attorney Laura Conover and Washtenaw County\, MI Attorney Eli Savit. As always\, we will cover a variety of different topics and take questions.” \n\n\n\nhttps://www.mobilize.us/pimadems/event/877331 \n\n\n\nCarolyn’s note: Defense atty. Laura Conover was elected Pima County Attorney in Nov. 2020\, re-elected Nov. 2024.
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/virtual-town-hall-on-consumer-protection/
LOCATION:Arizona
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pima County Democratic Party":MAILTO:info@pimadems.org
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SUMMARY:Protest at Juan Ciscomani’s office
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nRep. Ciscomani’s Office \n\n\n\n1636 N Swan Road \n\n\n\nTucson\, AZ 85712 \n\n\n\nMap Links: \n\n\n\nOSMGoogleApple \n\n\n\nOrganizer: LD 18 Dems \n\n\n\n“Stand Strong Speak Up outside Rep. Ciscomani’s office\, every Saturday at 9am unless otherwise noted. \n\n\n\nCanned food will be collected for the Community Food Bank at this protest.”
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/protest-at-juan-ciscomanis-office-9/
LOCATION:Congressman Juan Ciscomani’s office\, 1636 N. Swan Rd.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85712
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SUMMARY:Protest at Juan Ciscomani’s office
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nRep. Ciscomani’s Office \n\n\n\n1636 N Swan Road \n\n\n\nTucson\, AZ 85712 \n\n\n\nMap Links: \n\n\n\nOSMGoogleApple \n\n\n\nOrganizer: LD 18 Dems \n\n\n\n“Stand Strong Speak Up outside Rep. Ciscomani’s office\, every Saturday at 9am unless otherwise noted. \n\n\n\nCanned food will be collected for the Community Food Bank at this protest.”
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/protest-at-juan-ciscomanis-office-8/
LOCATION:Congressman Juan Ciscomani’s office\, 1636 N. Swan Rd.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85712
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