BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Blog for Arizona - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Blog for Arizona X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://blogforarizona.net X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Blog for Arizona REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Phoenix BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251219T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251219T180000 DTSTAMP:20260614T073503 CREATED:20251215T014844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T043433Z UID:190321-1766160000-1766167200@blogforarizona.net SUMMARY:Holiday Happy hour with LD 20 & 21 Dems DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“LD 20 is joining LD 21 for a happy hour Everyone is invited to happy hour at Postino 2500 E Grant Rd (the Southeast corner of Grant and Tucson Blvd)  this Friday December 19th from 4 to 6 PM.   We have invited the Pima part of LD 21.     Having fun is resistance. \n\n\n\n🥂 LD20 is joining LD21 for a Happy Hour! 🥂 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n🎄 Kickoff to the 2026 Elections🎄 Elect Democrats to the open Federal and State offices🎄 Turn the Arizona Legislature Blue” URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/happy-hour-with-ld-20-21-dems/ LOCATION:Postino\, 2500 E. Grant Rd.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85716 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blogforarizona.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/60BF2171-5E59-4353-9C51-B4F72A26E6E8.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251218T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251218T190000 DTSTAMP:20260614T073503 CREATED:20251218T201248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T201253Z UID:190452-1766077200-1766084400@blogforarizona.net SUMMARY:Living Streets Alliance Open house DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n✨”Join us for an end-of-year open house\, we’d love to see your faces! Come check out the office\, spend time with the team and collaborators\, swap a story or two\, and enjoy a drink! It’s our way of closing out the year with some connection and a little bit of cheer. \n\n\n\nBeer\, wine\, NA drinks and snacks provided.” \n\n\n\nThursday\, December 18th5:00 – 7:00pmLSA office439 N 6th Ave. Suite 201 URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/living-streets-alliance-open-house/ LOCATION:Living Streets Alliance\, 439 N. 6th Ave.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85705 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blogforarizona.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/03BBC468-7501-4C63-B1A0-76E1BBA8E4C8.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251216T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251216T190000 DTSTAMP:20260614T073503 CREATED:20251214T060225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251214T060228Z UID:190265-1765906200-1765911600@blogforarizona.net SUMMARY:I.C.E. out of Marana now DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nI.C.E. OUT OF MARANA NOW!\n\n\n\nDecember 16 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm \n\n\n\nMarana Town Council meeting starts at 6:00PM sharp. they will be discussing the proposed ICE prison in Marana. Arrive early to gather and sign up to speak. Wear orange to show your support and stay the entire meeting. Signs will be available. URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/i-c-e-out-of-marana-now/ LOCATION:Marana Town Council chambers\, 11555 W. Civic Center Drive\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85653 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://blogforarizona.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/E34430D4-5632-4131-B4F1-AB8A5EF42E90.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251216T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251216T200000 DTSTAMP:20260614T073503 CREATED:20251213T230335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251213T231411Z UID:190199-1765904400-1765915200@blogforarizona.net SUMMARY:Vets for former Gunnery Sergeant Jo Mendoza Holiday Party DESCRIPTION:We hope you can attend the Vets for Mendoza Holiday party on December 16. We are a group of concerned Vets coming together with friends\, family and neighbors\, spreading some cheer with a Taco and hot dog truck\, a band\, some refreshments and focusing on how Vets have been hurt by Trump — specifically how homeless Vets are being helped by Esperanza en Escalante\, a very special non-profit in Tucson.   \n\n\n\nPlease note\,  it is NOT a campaign event. Esperanza en Escalante is NOT endorsing any political campaign.  In fact\, the opposite is true: We are trying to raise everyone’s awareness of what they do.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFinally\,  we have also asked JoAnna Mendoza to speak to us for a few minutes on what she believes will be important once elected to help all Veterans.   \n\n\n\nRSVP to Bill Swan at bnswan@newmex.com or Don Womac at Don@mywomack.com. \n\n\n\nCelebrating Our Veterans at Esperanza En Escalante! \n\n\n\nThanks for joining us and for thinking of the veterans and families we serve! We’re grateful for your generosity. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nItems Most Needed Right Now: \n\n\n\nClothing \n\n\n\n\nNew Men’s and women’s underwear in sizes small and medium\n\n\n\nMen’s and women’s interview clothing in all sizes\n\n\n\nMen’s jeans and pants up to size 36\n\n\n\n\nHousehold & Cleaning \n\n\n\n\nLaundry detergent\, dish soap\n\n\n\nTrash bags\, paper towels\, toilet paper\n\n\n\nAll-purpose cleaner\n\n\n\n\nKitchen \n\n\n\n\nCan openers\, silverware sets\n\n\n\nCookie sheets\, measuring cups\n\n\n\nFood storage containers\n\n\n\n\nFood \n\n\n\n\nNon-perishable food especially items with protein (canned chili\, chicken\, tuna\, peanut butter)\n\n\n\n\nOther Helpful Items \n\n\n\n\nTowels\, twin bedding\n\n\n\nPhone chargers\n\n\n\nReading glasses\, backpacks\n\n\n\n\nEvery item makes a real difference in helping our veterans rebuild their lives. Thank you for your support! URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/vets-for-jo-mendoza-holiday-party/ LOCATION:Arizona ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blogforarizona.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Vets-for-Mendoza.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251215T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251215T130000 DTSTAMP:20260614T073503 CREATED:20251204T064049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T004704Z UID:189740-1765800000-1765803600@blogforarizona.net SUMMARY:Clara Platte and Jon Hill\, candidates for Az Corporation Commission at DGT DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Please join us for a discussion of Democratic candidate team Clara Pratte and Jonathan (sic Jonathon) Hill for Arizona Corporation Commission. We will discuss the role and importance for the daily lives of Arizona and our economy and Jon’s and Clara’s plans to take two seats back for Democrats of the five seat commission\, which is currently solidly Republican MAGA dominated. \n\n\n\nYou Must Register in Advance for this Event:\n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/wnL7v5ivRi6lanQ4g-ShCQ\n\n\n\nClara Pratte:  \n\n\n\nClara Pratte built her career on public service and is now a successful small business owner and entrepreneur as well as a mom to two boys. She is running to lower costs for Arizonans\, restore integrity to the Arizona Corporation Commission\, strengthen consumer protections\, and ensure Arizona urgently harnesses its clean energy potential before it’s too late. Clara is a member of the Navajo Nation and grew up on the nation in a small town called Lupton on the Arizona / New Mexico border. Her family did not have access to utilities or running water until she was in middle school\, so this race to oversee Arizona’s utilities is personal. Her career spans decades of successful work advocating for tribal communities and small businesses\, including serving under three U.S. Presidents and four Navajo Nation Presidents. \n\n\n\nJonathon Hill:Jonathon brings a unique perspective to the Commission\, drawing from an unconventional yet highly relevant background. He is neither a politician nor a businessman—he is a scientist\, an engineer\, and a proud Arizonan.  Jonathon has spent the past 18 years at Arizona State University\, working on several NASA space missions focused on Mars\, Jupiter\, and asteroids. He has earned a master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering and a Ph.D. in Geological Sciences\, both from ASU.” \n\n\n\nCarolyn’s note: ACC is currently represented by 5 Republican Commissioners. Jonathon Hill ran for ACC in Nov. 2024 and came in 5th of 8 candidates for 3 seats. Clara Platte is a political newcomer. Another Dem political newcomer Derrick Espadas is also running for ACC. In 2026 there will be 2 seats available. More on ACC: https://www.azcc.gov/ URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/clara-platte-and-jon-hill-candidates-for-az-corporation-commission-at-dgt/ LOCATION:Arizona ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blogforarizona.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ACC-DGT-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251215T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251215T110000 DTSTAMP:20260614T073503 CREATED:20251214T141225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251214T141229Z UID:190270-1765789200-1765796400@blogforarizona.net SUMMARY:9th annual community forum on Addressing Poverty & Housing Insecurity in Tucson DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/9th-annual-community-forum-on-addressing-poverty-housing-insecurity-in-tucson/ LOCATION:Habitat for Humaniy\, 3501 N. Mt. Avenue\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85719 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blogforarizona.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/1251320A-4111-48DF-8E64-1370AB69D457.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251214T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251214T180000 DTSTAMP:20260614T073503 CREATED:20251210T002141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T002606Z UID:190030-1765729800-1765735200@blogforarizona.net SUMMARY:Candlelight Vigil for families impacted by ICE Violence DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n“Dear Defenders of Democracy: \n\n\n\nThis is an invitation from Rural Arizona Engagement & Douglas Indivisible to participate a peaceful candlelight vigil Sunday\, December 14\, as we stand in solidarity with community members across Arizona and the nation who are being impacted by the ongoing violence of ICE and other agencies. In this moment\, it is more important than ever for us to show up for one another\, honor our shared humanity\, and lift up those facing fear\, uncertainty\, and displacement. \n\n\n\nHere is the link to sign up for the event: \n\n\n\nhttps://www.mobilize.us/ruralarizonaengagement/event/875865 \n\n\n\nLED candles will be provided\, and you are welcome to bring your own candle if you prefer. This gathering is a space for reflection\, compassion\, and unity. All are welcome. \n\n\n\nLet’s show that our rural communities choose dignity\, safety\, and justice for every person who calls this place home.” \n\n\n\nThank you. \n\n\n\n—Jeff & Liz URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/candlelight-vigil-for-families-impacted-by-ice-violence/ LOCATION:Veteran’s Memorial Park\, 3105 E. Fry Blvd.\, Sierra Vista\, Arizona\, 85635 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://blogforarizona.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/99B4262B-8372-41BD-A743-03DE2433EF79.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251214T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251214T150000 DTSTAMP:20260614T073503 CREATED:20251108T111613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251108T111619Z UID:188547-1765717200-1765724400@blogforarizona.net SUMMARY:Democrats for Picture Rocks holiday party DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDemocrats for Picture Rocks Holiday Party\n\n\n\n“the Democrats for Picture Rocks‘ annual Holiday Party – Party time! Free food! The Dems4PR club will host its annual Holiday party on Sunday\, December 14 at 1:00 at the PR Community Park\, Ramada 2. It’s fun every year to get together with local Democrats\, so join us. Bring a toy or book for a child of any age\, any gender that we can once again donate to a local child. And if you have artwork or any other item that we can raffle off\, bring that too.  5615 N. Sanders Rd.\, 85743 (enter at the swimming pool entrance).  Bring your family!  Please RSVP to dems4prandav@gmail.com so we know how much food to buy! See ya there!” URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/democrats-for-picture-rocks-holiday-party/ LOCATION:Picture Rocks Community Park\, 5615 N. Sanders Rd.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85743 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blogforarizona.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/demsforPictureRocks.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251214T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251214T130000 DTSTAMP:20260614T073503 CREATED:20251209T053536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T143223Z UID:190005-1765706400-1765717200@blogforarizona.net SUMMARY:Winter Fair of Resistance and Community Care DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n“Defend Tucson / Tucson Se Defiende (DTTSD) is a cross-sector Tucson coalition—labor\, faith\, mutual aid\, students & educators\, immigrant rights advocates\, small business\, environmentalists\, veterans\, human rights advocates\, peace advocates\, and pro-democracy orgs—committed to democracy\, nonviolence\, and local self-governance. They organize peacefully\, lawfully\, together—so everyone can participate in public without fear. They are hosting micro-trainings this weekend so you can know your rights and protect the rights as others in peaceful\, lawful ways. Stop by the Reid Park Bandshell this Sunday\, December 14th from 10am to 1pm to learn more.” URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/winter-fair-of-resistance-and-community-care/ LOCATION:Reid Park\, 900 S. Randolph Way\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85716\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blogforarizona.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/59DB73E2-E89D-4DC8-A9C9-BB48CB49B7D0.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251213T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251213T170000 DTSTAMP:20260614T073503 CREATED:20251031T152423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T001201Z UID:188226-1765634400-1765645200@blogforarizona.net SUMMARY:Survival & Resistance mural unveiling DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRemembering 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. \n\n\n\nhttps://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 URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/survival-resistance-mural-unveiling/ LOCATION:Mission Manor Park\, 6100 S. 12th Avenue\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85706 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://blogforarizona.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Memorialunveiling.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR