Board Games for Democracy
2025-09-27 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Phoenix) | 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

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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 | Arizona
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 | Arizona
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 | Arizona
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 | Arizona
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 | Arizona
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

Tuesday, October 14, 6:00 pmOn Zoom: <https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83552688300?pwd=zbxgl3mnnuquv0UMskFp5IG57iM3w9.1> “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 | Arizona
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

Flourish: The APIDA (AAPI) Fund Celebration
2025-10-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Community Foundation of Southern Arizona, 5049 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson, Arizona, 85711
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

“Celebrating growth, resilience, and a thriving future for the APIDA community.

Celebrate the official public launch of the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Fund, an initiative of the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona. This special evening brings together community leaders, advocates, and friends to honor resilience, culture, and connection.

Enjoy cultural performances, inspiring speakers, and stories that reflect the strength and diversity of the APIDA community in Southern Arizona. Guests are encouraged to wear cultural attire to celebrate the beauty of APIDA traditions.

Let’s come together to honor our roots and celebrate a thriving future.”

Event Schedule

5:30 PM – 6:10 PM: Welcome and Refreshments6:10 PM – 7:00 PM: Program (including performances by Odaiko Sonora & Om Shanti)7:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Donations, Photos, and Networking

Register for free tickets: https://cfsaz.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/event?event_date_id=2453

Carolyn’s note: Even for us Asian Americans these terms are confusing, with both APIDA and AAPI being used. It is a large, diverse community of Asians and Pacific Islanders. I’m 3rd Generation Japanese American, born & raised in the State of Hawaii. Join us on October 16 to learn more.

Asian American Pacific Islander politicians in Arizona: AZ Treasurer Kimberly Yee (R), LD 18 State Senator Priya Sundareshan (D), LD 1 Rep. Quang Nyugen (R), Tempe Councilmember Arlene Chin (NP), Marana Councilmember Herb Kai (NP), TUSD Governing Bd. member Dr. Ravi Shah (NP). And running for Ward 6 Council in Nov. 2025 is half Chinese American Miranda Schubert (D). NP indicates Non Partisan position.

Virtual Town hall on Election Integrity
2025-10-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Arizona
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

Arizona: Virtual Town Hall

Thursday, October 16, 2025 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM MST (AZ)

Join Mi Familia en Accion, Strong Democracy Foundation, and Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes for a Virtual Town Hall on Election Integrity on Thursday, October 16th, at 6pm! Sign up now, and we’ll email you the zoom link.

Únase a Mi Familia en Acción, la Fundación para una Democracia Fuerte y el Secretario de Estado de Arizona, Adrian Fontes, en una asamblea virtual sobre integridad electoral el jueves 16 de octubre a las 6pm. Regístrese ahora y le enviaremos el enlace de Zoom por correo electrónico.

RSVP: https://secure.everyaction.com/kVDwD9x3akeNB88oTRKa6A2?emci=f4404bfc-16a6-f011-8e61-6045bded8ba4&emdi=d820d2bb-c3a6-f011-8e61-6045bded8ba4&ceid=6552965

AFSCME town hall with Gov. Katie Hobbs and PCDP
2025-10-17 17:00 - 18:00 | Arizona
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

Time

Friday, October 17

5 – 6pm MST

Location

Virtual event

Join from anywhere

About this event

“Please join Gov Hobbs and local labor leaders in this important virtual town hall to discuss the current political climate. There will be a Q&A and admission is free.

Join the Pima County Democratic Party and AFSCME for a virtual town hall featuring Governor Katie Hobbs and other community leaders!

This is your chance to hear directly from the Governor and local advocates about the issues that matter most to working families — from protecting workers’ rights and strengthening public services to defending our shared democratic values.

🗓 When: October 17th – 5pm💻 Where: Online (link provided after RSVP)

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage, ask questions, and learn how you can make a difference.”

RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/pimadems/event/856748/?emci=f238b4a0-1baa-f011-8e61-6045bded8ba4&emdi=a344f53d-1caa-f011-8e61-6045bded8ba4&ceid=19724623

No Kings rally in Tucson
2025-10-18 08:00 - 10:00 | El Presidio Plaza, 160 W. Alameda St., Tucson, Arizona, 85701
by Carolyn Classen

Location:

El Presidio Plaza

165 W Alameda St

Tucson, AZ 85701

Map Links:

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Organizer: Defend Tucson / Tucson Se Defiende (DTSD) Coalition

Defend Tucson, “¡Tucson se defiende!” (DTSD) is a broad coalition committed to nonviolence, defense of our civil liberties, human rights, and our right to local self-governance. Tucson’s choice is simple: defend democracy, not militarization or government overreach. Stand with us to keep our beloved city a place where we solve problems together—in public and without fear.

On the morning of No Kings Day, meet us at El Presidio Plaza and outside City Hall for a march, rally, and press conference.

We’ll unite the Old Pueblo to defend Tucson and say together: “Tucson defends itself!” “¡Tucson se defiende!” This event is organized as part of DTSD’s No Kings Weekend.

At the time of this posting, the DTSD Coalition is composed of Arizona Palestine Solidarity Alliance, AZ Reproductive Freedom for All, Border Patrol Victims Network, Climate Action Campaign UA, Coalición de Derechos Humanos, Democracy Unites Us, Jewish Voice for Peace, Lamplighters, Matthew 25:34, Mobilize Tucson, No Desert Data Center Coalition, Peacekeepers of Tucson, Tucson PSL, and Tucson Street Medics, with support from Indivisible Tucson Action Alliance.”

Additional info on Downtown March to Rally & Press Conference

Hear from Mayor Regina Romero, Rep. (elect) Adelita Grijalva, and several community leaders and DTTSD Coalition members!

Organizer: Defend Tucson / Tucson Se Defiende Coalition

Times & Locations:

7:45am: Marchers gather by N 5th Ave / E Toole Ave

8:00am: March down Congress

8:30am: Rally at El Presidio Plaza

No Kings National Day of Action rallies in Southern AZ
2025-10-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Arizona
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

“Save the date! Numerous local groups are planning to participate in the National No Kings Rally in Tucson. A couple that we know about now are:

There are several peaceful demonstrations planned in Tucson:

Tucson – North Country Club Road & East Speedway Blvd. 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Register here.

Tucson – East River Road & North Vía Entrada 8:00-10:00 am. Register here.

Tucson – El Presidio Plaza – 165 W Alameda Street 8:00-10:00 am. See B4Az calendar.

Plus other rallies in Oro Valley, Vail, Green Valley, Sahuarita listed on www.takeactiontucson.org.

More locations are being finalized; check back for updates or go to https://www.nokings.org for nationwide information.

Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Born in the streets, carried by millions in chants and on posters, it echoes from city blocks to rural town squares, uniting people across this country to fight dictatorship together.

The president thinks his rule is absolute. But in America, we don’t have kings, and we won’t back down against chaos, corruption, and cruelty. Grow our movement and join us.

A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.”

No Kings rally in Flagstaff
2025-10-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Flagstaff City Hall, 211 W. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff, Arizona, 86001, United States
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

Time

Saturday, October 18

2 – 4pm MST

Location

Flagstaff City Hall

211 W Aspen AveFlagstaff, AZ 86001Map

About this event

“In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.

Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Born in the streets, carried by millions in chants and on posters, it echoes from city blocks to rural town squares, uniting people across this country to fight dictatorship together.

The president thinks his rule is absolute. But in America, we don’t have kings, and we won’t back down against chaos, corruption, and cruelty. Grow our movement and join us.

A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.“

Sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/azdems/event/847535/

Art Expression Against Repression
2025-10-19 16:00 - 19:30 | Historic Y, 738 N. 5th Avenue, Tucson, Arizona, 85705
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

Location:

The Historic Y

738 N 5th Ave

Tucson, AZ 85705

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Organizer: Protest Artists Group

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“Flash-mob kick-off at 4:30pm followed by a short No Kings march to 4th Ave, clown performances, art exhibit, poetry reading, showing of Chaplin’s “The Little Dictator”, and lots of fun artistic expression of dissent.”

Richard Cook, E.D. of Voter Choice AZ at DGT
2025-10-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Arizona
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

“Please join us for a presentation and QA on alternative voting methods, especially Ranked Choice Voting (RCV), for choosing our representatives in government with Mr. Richard Cook, Executive Director of Voter Choice Arizona.

You Must Register in Advance for this Event:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Fko6msWoRm–tiWhHb_xyQ

Richard Cook has been a Tucson resident since 1996 and is a founding member & executive leader of Voter Choice Arizona.

Richard graduated from the University of Michigan and served as a submarine officer in the Navy. He has an advanced degree in Econometrics. After his military service he worked in technical communications, business analysis, and business operations, doing software implementations and other projects. He retired from Aetna in 2018as Senior Director of Business Program Management.

Richard has served on several non-profit boards in Arizona and has been a volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) since 2013, working with foster children. Around town you might see him playing jazz trombone or dancing Argentine Tango.”

Housing Justice Town hall
2025-10-22 17:30 - 19:30 | El Pueblo Neighborhood Center, 101 W. Irvington Ave., Tucson, Arizona, 85714
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

Join us on Wednesday, October 22, 2025

“Too many Arizona families face unjust evictions and harmful housing practices. We are at a crossroads, and the decisions we make now will determine whether our communities stay stable, safe, and intact.This panel includes voices from the courts, the press, community organizations, public policy, and those directly affected by the housing crisis. Together, they will discuss the urgent need for reform and the legislative solutions that can help keep families in their homes.”

https://www.eventcreate.com/e/housingjustice?fbclid=IwY2xjawNYv1JleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHthL6eaVEzjqfdPieyEvg7jMvnGLPkSkxPP5OMRndktejtwwBl0-njvhs9ET_aem_pFGZ9It-AeVNKLbp5VpfVQ
