by Carolyn Classen, blogger This annual March starts at Pueblo HS, 3500 S. 12th Ave. and goes to Rudy Garcia Park, 5001 S. Nogales Hwy. , Tucson 85706. Chavez was born on March 31, 1927 in Yuma, Arizona. He was a civil rights leader for United Farm Workers, as was his colleague Dolores Huerta, who ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger Our Southern Arizona Japanese Cultural Coalition festival, which started in January 2014 (as a New Year's mochi pounding event), continued to 2020 till the Covid-19 pandemic came to town. We took a 3 year hiatus, then started up again in 2024 and 2025, moving the festival to March. I'm the Editor ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger Save The Date! "Thank you all for such a car-free carefree Cyclovia this Fall! Save the datefor our next Cyclovia on April 12th, 2026. Join us in April as we activate three miles of car-free city streets, open to people of all ages and abilities. Walk, bike, roll, skate, and enjoy ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger "Tucson, we’re calling in the helpers, the do-ers, the legacy builders. The Tucson Juneteenth Festival is growing, blooming, and stepping into a new season — and we can’t do it without community hands guiding the way. If your spirit pulls you toward service… if you believe in honoring our history while ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger Up for election this year 2026 are 9 Az Congressional seats (2 year terms); Arizona state offices, including 2 on Az Corporation Commission (Kevin Thompson, Nick Myers); All Arizona Senate (30) and House (60) legislative offices (for 2 year terms); One seat (District 5) on Pima County Bd. of Supervisors (Andres ... Read more