BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Blog for Arizona - ECPv6.15.18//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:20251015T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251015T193000 DTSTAMP:20260409T062334 CREATED:20251005T153224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T122807Z UID:186631-1760553000-1760556600@blogforarizona.net SUMMARY:Media Literacy training DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\nTuesday\, October 15 \n\n\n\n6:30 – 7:30pm MST \n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nVirtual event \n\n\n\nJoin from anywhere \n\n\n\nHosted in AZ 85001 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\n“The media landscape is changing quickly! Learn how you can identify forms of misinformation\, find reliable news sources\, and be a savvy media consumer. \n\n\n\nThis will be a virtual training with lots of time for questions. \n\n\n\nWe 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! \n\n\n\nThe link to join will be included with your confirmation email. Please check your spam/junk folder.” \n\n\n\nhttps://www.mobilize.us/cebv/event/853710/?emci=30edcd0f-3da1-f011-8e61-6045bded8ba4&emdi=4db13ece-f7a1-f011-8e61-6045bded8ba4&ceid=11591071 URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/media-literacy-training/ LOCATION:Arizona ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://blogforarizona.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/CADBF14B-3E05-40D9-BA41-D583C0DBEFFE.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251015T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251015T180000 DTSTAMP:20260409T062334 CREATED:20250920T201221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T102217Z UID:185908-1760544000-1760551200@blogforarizona.net SUMMARY:Happy Hour with DGT DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\nDemocrats 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\n\n\n\n“Want to get involved in your local political scene? Spend time with a wonderful group of fellow Democrats? Enjoy some good food? \n\n\n\nJoin us at Brother John’s Beer\, Bourbon & BBQ’s Bourbon Lounge for drinks and great conversation\, and make some new friends! \n\n\n\nCome 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. \n\n\n\nCome 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!” URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/happy-hour-with-dgt/ LOCATION:Brother John’s\, 1801 N Stone Ave.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85705\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blogforarizona.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DGT-Happy-Hour-Flag.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251014T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251014T193000 DTSTAMP:20260409T062334 CREATED:20251003T133348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T133448Z UID:186487-1760464800-1760470200@blogforarizona.net SUMMARY:"Holidays Without Waste" at Sustainable Tucson meeting DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\nTuesday\, October 14\, 6:00 pmOn Zoom:  “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.” \n\n\n\nOur 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.  URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/holidays-without-waste-at-sustainable-tucson-meeting/ LOCATION:Arizona ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blogforarizona.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/holidayswithoutwaste.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251013T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251013T220000 DTSTAMP:20260409T062334 CREATED:20250917T151836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251012T125141Z UID:185761-1760365800-1760392800@blogforarizona.net SUMMARY:Indigenous Peoples Day DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n:::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! 🖤🤍🪶✨ \n\n\n\nFor more info: Lourdes Escalante URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/indigenous-peoples-day/ LOCATION:Global Justice Center\, 225 E. 26th St.\, Tucson`\, Arizona\, 85713 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blogforarizona.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/FF9AEC80-6D2F-438D-8D6F-4C77E6C9849C.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251012T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251012T210000 DTSTAMP:20260409T062334 CREATED:20250416T204811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T204835Z UID:177343-1760295600-1760302800@blogforarizona.net SUMMARY:Randy Rainbow National Freakin' Treasure tour DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n12 \n\n\n\nOctober \n\n\n\n7:00 pm \n\n\n\nRandy Rainbow\n\n\n\nNational Freakin’ Treasure\n\n\n\nTickets $54.50-74.50 \n\n\n\nDonor pre-sale: Thursday\, March 13 at 10amPublic on-sale: Friday\, March 14 at 10am \n\n\n\nRandy 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.” URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/randy-rainbow-national-freakin-treasure-tour/ LOCATION:Fox Tucson Theater\, 17 W. Congress ST.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85701 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blogforarizona.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/RandyRainbowatFox.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251012T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251012T153000 DTSTAMP:20260409T062334 CREATED:20251001T160739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T002806Z UID:186373-1760277600-1760283000@blogforarizona.net SUMMARY:Freedom of the Press is Under Attack: Journalist Panel Discussion DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\nUPDATED flyer from GV Dems\, with woman reporter. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nModerator Larry is one of the bloggers here at Blog for Arizona. Should be a lively discussion. \n\n\n\n►Green Valley Democrats►FREE SPECIAL PROGRAM►Meet the Press: Current Challenges for the Media \n\n\n\nSunday\, October 12\, 2025\, 2:00 pmCommunity Performance Art Center (CPAC)1250 W Continental Road\, Green Valley \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLarry 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBohdan 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPaul 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDan 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!” URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/current-challenges-for-the-media/ LOCATION:Community Performance & Art Center\, 1250 W. Continental Rd.\, Green Valley\, Arizona\, 85622 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blogforarizona.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/GVforum.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251012T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251012T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T062335 CREATED:20251006T034938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T133837Z UID:186669-1760263200-1760277600@blogforarizona.net SUMMARY:N.O.W.Legislative workshop DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n\nLegislative Workshop\n\n\n\n\nTakeAction #AZNOW #womensupportingwomen URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/n-o-w-legislative-workshop-2/ LOCATION:UFCW Hall Local 99\, 2401 N. Central Avenue\, Phoenix\, Arizona\, 85004 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blogforarizona.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/3005143B-FF75-4F80-82DE-7DBF4CEC5712.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251011T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251011T190000 DTSTAMP:20260409T062335 CREATED:20250915T222650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T125117Z UID:185682-1760203800-1760209200@blogforarizona.net SUMMARY:Ask an Immigration Attorney DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n“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!*\n\n\n\nWhere: RSVP for address – near Broadway/Alvernon in Tucson.  (We will send registered guests the location the day before the event) \n\n\n\nWhen:  October 11 from 5:30-7:00pm \n\n\n\nWhat: BYOB – light refreshments provided \n\n\n\nWho: Our hosts are Executive Director Jeanne Casteen and Development Director Eddie Chavez Calderon. Our guest speakers are: \n\n\n\n\nMargo Cowan\, immigration activist and founder of Pima County Justice for All\n\n\n\nMo Goldman\, immigration attorney at Goldman Immigration\, PC\n\n\n\n\nThis is Southern Arizona’s chance to meet Secular AZ’s Executive Director and Development Director\, AND discuss the current ICE situation in Greater Tucson.” \n\n\n\nClick here to RSVP for Ask an Immigration Attorney Tucson URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/ask-an-immigration-attorney/ LOCATION:4012 E. Calle Chica\, 4012 E. Calle Chica\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85711 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blogforarizona.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/D6D14FA9-2D5C-4664-8AB8-2E9BE71726A7.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251011T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251011T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T062335 CREATED:20250904T011337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T011430Z UID:184812-1760187600-1760194800@blogforarizona.net SUMMARY:Criminal Justice Community Forum: Fixing Cash Bail & Restoring Voting Rights DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n“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. \n\n\n\nPlease see the attached event flyer. There is no cost to attend. Refreshments will be provided. “ URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/criminal-justice-community-forum-fixing-cash-bail-restoring-voting-rights/ LOCATION:YWCA of Southern Arizona\, 525 N. Bonita Ave.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85745 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blogforarizona.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/VotingRights.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251011T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251011T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T062335 CREATED:20250910T123203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T140925Z UID:185280-1760180400-1760184000@blogforarizona.net SUMMARY:LWVGT forum on Plan Tucson\, Prop. 417 DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nForum on New Tucson Plan on November\, 2025 \n\n\n\ncalendar_add_on \n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\n“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 \n\n\n\nLearn 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. \n\n\n\nFor 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..” \n\n\n\nDate and Time\n\n\n\nSaturday\, October 11\, 2025\, 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM \n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nQuincy Douglas Library (sic Quincie)Quincy Douglas Library1585 E 36th St\, Tucson\, AZ 85713Tucson\, AZ  85713USA(520) 594-5335 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Contact(s)\n\n\n\nBarbara N Becker \n\n\n\nCategory\n\n\n\nLWVGT Public Event \n\n\n\nCarolyn’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. URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/lwvgt-forum-on-plan-tucson-prop-417/ LOCATION:Quincie Douglas library\, 1585 E. 36th St.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85713 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blogforarizona.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/PlanTucsonforum.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251011T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251011T113000 DTSTAMP:20260409T062335 CREATED:20250929T085138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T231603Z UID:186230-1760178600-1760182200@blogforarizona.net SUMMARY:Tucson City Council Dem candidates forum DESCRIPTION:By Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTucson City Council Candidates ForumwithKevin Dahl (Ward 3)\,Selina Barajas (Ward 5)\,and Miranda Schubert (Ward 6)\n\n\n\nSaturday\, October 11\, 2025\, 10:30-11:30amKirk-Bear Canyon Library(8959 E Tanque Verde Rd)\n\n\n\n“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. \n\n\n\nPat WiedhopfChair\, Tanque Verde Valley Democratic Club \n\n\n\nThe Tanque Verde Valley Democratic Club presents speakers of interest to Democratic voters on the second Saturday of every month. \n\n\n\nSign up for our mailing list to receive meeting announcements: http://eepurl.com/gpRv1j \n\n\n\nTo join the Tanque Verde Valley Democratic Club please email your name\, address\, telephone number and email address to Beth Isabelle (bethisabelle@gmail.com)” \n\n\n\nCarolyn’s note: Kevin and Miranda have Republican opponents\, Selina is running unopposed in the General Election. URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/tucson-city-council-candidates-forum-2/ LOCATION:Kirk Bear Canyon Library\, 8959 E. Tanque Verde Rd.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85749 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blogforarizona.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/E36F72F9-A93A-4EF7-8F96-F667CD7BB5DE.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251010T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251010T193000 DTSTAMP:20260409T062335 CREATED:20250911T121638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T121650Z UID:185316-1760117400-1760124600@blogforarizona.net SUMMARY:Bowling for Democracy DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\nBOWLING FOR DEMOCRACY\n\n\n\nOctober 10 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm\n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\nRegister Here URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/bowling-for-democracy/ LOCATION:Lucky Strike Bowling\, 4015 E. Speedway Blvd.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85712 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://blogforarizona.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/3D5BFA69-604F-4389-BBE2-274928DF1363.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR