by Carolyn Classen, blogger "UPDATE: AG Kris Mayes mother passed away and she had to cancel this event due this family emergency. We will reschedule AG Mayes at a later date. The DGT is pleased to announce we will be joined for our regular Noon Event by Arizona’s Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, who graciously offered ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger Event by LD18 Democrats Pima County, Arizona Public · Anyone on or off Facebook "Gear up for a powerful overview of election strategy with Dr. Rachel Bitecofer, political strategist and visionary, at the LD18 Democrats’ February 2024 Zoom meeting! Dr. Bitecofer will share her invaluable insights on the dynamics of modern elections and the ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger Event: Issues & Eggs Breakfast Forum fundraiser When: Friday, March 1, 2024, 7:30 AM until 10:30 AM Where: Tucson Hilton East7600 E BroadwayTucson, AZ Contact(s): Cheri Sprenger Payment: Payment In Full In Advance Only Are you a member of League of Women Voters of Greater Tucson? Login to Register Recover Username/Password My Registration ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger Event by Arizona List Fox Tucson Theatre Tickets ArizonaList.org/24AnnualEvent Public · Anyone on or off Facebook "The time is finally here for our most exciting event of the year - Celebrating 20 Years of Electing Progressive Women! Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 2nd, 2024 for a momentous celebration featuring the incredible Maya Harris ... Read more
by Carolyn Empty Bowls 2024 "The biggest annual fundraiser of the year at ICS. Saturday, March 2, 2024Tucson Chinese Cultural Center1288 W. River Road Enjoy signature soups, breads and desserts donated by local restaurants and food partners, participate in a silent auction and raffle, and select a beautiful pottery bowl—made and donated by a local ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger This meeting will be held in-person and via Zoom, so be sure to register for the correct option! We hope to see many of you there. Register now: https://www. campusce.net/prescottolli/ course/course.aspx?catId=2640
by Carolyn Classen, blogger Info at Arizona@poorpeoplescampaign.org. Website: https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/
by Carolyn Classen, blogger LWVAZ and All Voting is Local- Arizona (AVL) Series on Elections "Count Every Vote: A Virtual Ballot Tabulation Tour With County Elections Administrators Join the League Of Women Voters of Arizona and All Voting is Local for a Virtual Ballot Tabulation Tour with Maricopa, Pima, and Yavapai County Elections Administrators.You think you ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger Event by Laughing Liberally Arizona and Phil Gordon Tucson Improv Movement Tickets www.tucsonimprov.com/theater Public · Anyone on or off Facebook "Laughing Liberally returns to the TIM Theater for our first Saturdays show. Local comics Dave Margolis and Phil Gordon lampoon the National, State and local political scene with stand up; sketch and improv segments. This month ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger "For the first time ever, Out Brunch will take place at the beautiful Tohono Chul Gardens, Galleries, and Bistro on Sunday, March 3, 2024. We are now accepting nominations for the Steve Hall, Godat, Dr. Jean Baker Community Ally, and the Richard Elías Public Servant Awards. The deadline to nominate an ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger " "Suzanne Droubie is running for re-election as a Democrat for Pima Co. Assessor in 2024. Please Register in Advance for this Event: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtcuCqrzgpHd0w4UA-YyR2xj70_sWt5C2G Suzanne Droubie was elected as the first female Assessor of Pima County in 2020. With over 26 years of combined experience as a taxpayer consultant, mass appraiser, ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger "Please join us for Understanding Poverty Part 2: Systems Change and Local Action, on March 5, 2024, at the Community Foundation Campus.What: Understanding Poverty Part 2: Systems Change and Local ActionWhen: March 5, 2024 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMWhere: Community Foundation CampusThis workshop will be facilitated by Bonnie Bazata, the Ending Poverty Program Manager with ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger "Thomas Collins is the Executive Director of Arizona’s Clean Elections, responsible for our state’s unique public campaign financing system for state candidates. As executive director he is responsible for day-to-day operations for the Commission, a five-member board that administrates and enforces Arizona’s Citizens Clean Elections Act, including its education and campaign ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger "Join AZ and Pima County Dems for a State of the Union Watch Party in Tucson! We'll play games and reach out to our friends and family while watching President Biden's State of the Union address. Have a friend you want to bring? Share this link with them! Space is limited, ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger "Join AZ Dems for a State of the Union Watch Party in Midtown! We'll play games and reach out to our friends and family while watching President Biden's State of the Union address. Have a friend you want to bring? Share this link with them! Can’t wait to see you there! ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger Civics 101: AZ County Board of Supervisors, Town Council, & School Boards Date & Time Mar 7, 2024 06:30 PM in Arizona Description "Often, the local levels of government impact your life most directly--and when candidates for School Board, Town Council, and the Board of Supervisors appear on your ballot, you're baffled. Learn ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger "Join Gina Roberts, Voter Education Director for Clean Elections and other women leaders in Arizona politics and civics for a virtual webinar discussing diversifying political engagement and more. Register online at tinyurl.com/dpe32024" Carolyn's note: March is Women's Herstory Month and March 8 Is international Women's Day. UPDATE: Flyer says 11 a.m. ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger Candidates for LD19 Nick Nordgran-Tellez, Bob Karp, Gregg FrostromSaturday, March 9, 2024, 3 pmRoom 203, Continental Shopping Plaza, Green Valley Left to right: Nick Nordgran-Tellez, Bob Karp, Gregg Frostrom"We have three excellent Democratic candidates running for state office in LD19. Come meet them in person and bring your questions. Nicholas “Nick” Anthony Nordgran-Tellez is running ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger "Co-founders of Save Our Schools Arizona Abbie Hlavacek and Melinda Iyer will join us for a discussion about public school funding in Arizona. We will focus on competing proposals by Governor Hobbs and the GOP legislative majority about sustained additional funding from the State Land Trust as Prop 123 is expiring soon. Also ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger Sustainable and Affordable Housing Converging Trends in Social, Cultural, Environmental,and Economic Well-BeingMarch 12, 2024 • 6:00 to 7:30Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85747920564?pwd=czRwR0lCREVPeHZ1R1IrN1hhUnB2UT09 'Developing sustainable and affordable housing is a long-term method to conserve the healthy functionality of livable spaces for the well-being of all. Join us for a conversation with Ann Vargas, Awilda di Castro, and ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger "Coconino County Treasurer Sarah Benatar and Frances Sawyer, author of the 2023 Statehouse Report “Republican Attacks on the Freedom to Invest Responsibly Falter Against Business, Labor, and Environmental Opposition“, will join us to discuss the benefits of Diversity Equity and Inclusion policies, and the right-wing’s legislative attacks on the rights of ... Read more
Marana Dems & Friends meets on the second Wednesday of each month. Join Us On Zoom: Simply use the link; no registration is needed. 6:30PM-8:00PMhttps://arizona.zoom.us/j/6753488494/ID 675 348 8494PASSWORD 485742 Speakers: Abbie Hlavacek, Save Our Schoolshttps://sosarizona.org/ Kevin Volk, Candidate for LD17 Househttps://www.kevinvolkaz.com/ John McLean, Candidate for LD 17 Senatehttps://www.mcleanforarizona.com/ Jennifer Allen, Candidate for County Supervisor District 3https://www.jenforsupervisor.com/ Sandy Rosenthal, ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger "Sign up now for Women in Blue on March 14. We’ll be announcing an exciting lineup of speakers soon. Go to https://secure.actblue.com/donate/wib2024 to register for this free program. Join us for this free event on Thursday, March 14, 10 am-1 pm for a legislative update, education on the issues and a chance to ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, bloggere Civics 102: CAP Water Board, Corporation Commission, & Legislature Date & Time Mar 14, 2024 06:30 PM in Arizona Description "The Central Arizona Project "Water" Board, Corporation Commission, and State Legislature: these powerful governmental bodies affect Arizona's future in myriad ways large and small. What are their powers and limitations? You can't afford ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger "Three of the five seats on the Arizona Corporation Commission are up for election this year, constituting the majority of the Commission. Ylenia Aguilar, Joshua Polacheck and Jonathon Hill will be attempting to hold the seat currently held by the sole Democrat on the commission, Anna Tovar, who will not be running for re-election, and to take ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger "Come to UA Cooperative Extension for the Expo on March 16, 2024! The Expo is always held on the Saturday AFTER the Festival of Books weekend at UA Extension. 4210 N. Campbell Ave. This free, family-friendly event includes over 40 exhibits to increase knowledge on efficient water usage and sustainable landscaping ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger Legislative Update with the LD18 Delegation Saturday, March 16, 2024, 10:00am to 11:30 a.m. Zoom link (no registration required): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86860213566... "Note that this meeting has been moved from the second Saturday of March to the third Saturday in order to avoid a conflict with the Tucson Festival of Books. The LD18 Legislators ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger We're excited to invite you to the last League of Women Voters Public Program of the season, formerly known as the Voter Education Program. This event promises to be an insightful and engaging discussion on "The Future of Journalism," featuring a panel of three esteemed local journalists. Date: Saturday, March 16 ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger SATURDAY, MARCH 16 AT 2:00PM GENERAL ADMISSION: $5 PASSES NOT ACCEPTED Featuring a post-film discussion with director Bruce Nelson! All proceeds from this screening will be donated to a local nonprofit organization, TBA. "North Town explores the once segregated black community in Mesa, Arizona from the early 1900s to the 1980s. North Town has ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger "To honor Women's History Month, AZPM presents a special screening and panel discussion of the PBS documentary from American Experience. Join us for excerpts from American Experience: The Vote followed by a discussion with a panel of local experts. Exploring how and why millions of 20th-century Americans mobilized for — and against — ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger "In 2022, the US Supreme Court overturned the constitutionally-protected right to abortion, leaving the legislation of abortion access and other fundamental aspects of reproductive healthcare to individual states. That decision, Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization, causing an unprecedented health and human rights crisis for pregnant people in our country. On ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger TheDGT.org will be joined by incumbent Pima County Sheriff and candidate for re-election in 2024, Chris Nanos. Chris will talk about the accomplishments of his administration and make his case for his re-election to another term as Pima County Sheriff. Please Register in Advance for this Event: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkd-qsrD0sE93kaRsa01csif5Ptppifhgb For more information ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger To register: AZ Votes 2024 Broadcast Event - New Registration (eventscloud.com)
by Carolyn Classen, blogger by Presidential Preference Election Official Candidate List "As of the candidate filing deadline for Arizona’s 2024 Presidential Preference Election (PPE), a total of 16 candidates have qualified for the ballot: seven Democratic Party candidates and nine Republican Party candidates. A full list of all the qualifying candidates is available at https://apps.azsos.gov/election/2024/ppe_cand/2024_ppe_candidates_filed.pdf The PPE is a unique ... Read more
"TheDGT.org will be joined by newly announced candidate for Arizona State Senate in Arizona’s Legislative District 16, Stacey Seaman. Stacey has a very short runway to gather enough signatures to appear on the ballot. Please sign in to the Arizona E-Qual system and sign her petition if you live in LD 16. Please Register in Advance for this ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger Democrats of Greater Tucson Happy HourMarch 20th, 20244:00 PM - 6:00 PMFREE "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 ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger Event by Elijah Ndoye and Suzie Agrillo Putney's Pitstop Sports Bar & Grill Duration: 2 hr 30 min Public · Anyone on or off Facebook Internationally renowned singer Joe Bourne will entertain you with his mellifluous voice and eclectic repertoire of pop, jazz, and rhythm & blues songs to raise money for the nonprofit The Forgotten ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger "Join the AZ Dems and our 3 Democratic Candidates for the Arizona Corporation Commission: Ylenia Aguilar, Joshua Polachek & Jonathon Hill! Learn what the Corporation Commission does and how Democrats can flip the corporation commission and secure our energy future. If you haven't already please sign to make sure our candidates ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger Event by Arizona César E. Chávez + Dolores Huerta Holiday Coalition, Anakarina Rodriguez and Martha Reyes Rudy Garcia Park Public · Anyone on or off Facebook 9 AM- March from Pueblo High School to Rudy Garcia Park*Shuttles from Rudy Garcia to Pueblo High School 8 AM - 8:30 AM* Danza Xochipilli Centeotl, local organizations, vendors + Speakers ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger "Come Join us at @flowers_and_bullets on Saturday March 23 from 10am - 6pm to celebrate World Water Day! --- We will be having @mizskoden playing music. Dance provided by @chichinospirit coming all the way from Akimel O'odham! Speakers @reconciliatonriosantacruz , @cultiva_az , @empoweraz , @the_hood_arborist , @wildernesssociety --- Raffle provided by ... Read more
by Carolyn Sugiyama Classen, blogger Southern Az Japanese Cultural Coalition sponsored, with Odaiko Sonora taiko drummers our annual festival (though we had a 3 year hiatus due to the pandemic), now in March, no longer January. Date is Saturday March 23, 2024, with Japanese performances, crafts (i.e. origami), activities for the children, games, delicious food, ... Read more
Come to a fundraising house party on Saturday, March 23rd, in the Foothills to support our awesome team of LD18 Democratic legislators. Click here to attend. Enjoy a classical music quartet, nibble on tasty hors d’oeuvres, marvel at the mountain view, and rub elbows with fellow Democrats. Location to be announced. Senator Priya Sundareshan and Representatives Chris Mathis and Nancy Gutierrez strongly support ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger MOMS DEMAND ACTION will host its annual Advocacy Day at the Arizona State Capitol on March 24, from 9am - 3 pm. If you are a mom, or had a mom, you're invited! Sign up HERE.
by Carolyn Classen, blogger "Members of the TheDGT.org will be joined live by John McLean, the Democratic candidate for AZ Senate in Legislative District 17. He will talk about his campaign to flip the district and help Democrats take the majority in the Arizona Senate. Please Register in Advance for this Event: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rcO2vrT0uGNG_OgLY_BEJDG8cXXOpzX-P John is ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger "Ward 6 Tucson City Council Member Steve Kozachik is stepping down from his duties to take a job with Pima County to manage the new Mosaic Quarter (MQ) sports complex being developed near the existing Kino Sports Complex. He made the announcement in his weekly newsletter today, March 11. His final ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger ""Yoli,” as she is affectionately known, has been Chair of the Arizona Democratic Party since 2023 and is a former National Field Director of the Communications Workers of America.. Yolanda Bejarano is the daughter of immigrants and a lifelong Arizonan raised in Roll. Most recently, she was the Field Director for ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger "Join us for a conversation with Brian Johnson who is running to be the Democratic nominee for Pima County Treasurer. He’ll discuss his campaign and his goals and aspirations in serving the people of Pima County as their Treasurer. Please Register in Advance for this Event: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrd-mhqT0oHtb4ZywSqgTeSVjZyk7BY7y4 Brian Johnson is a ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger Climate Community Day at Pima Community College "Pima Community College is hosting a Climate Community Day event at the Downtown Campus on Tuesday, April 2, 9am-4pm, as part of Bard College's Worldwide Climate Justice and Education Week. The purpose of this event is to build community, enhance awareness, empower action, and connect people ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger "Join us at the Keep Arizona Blue Student Coalition spring fundraiser in Tucson! We'll be raising funds for our get-out-the-vote programs, to mobilize tens of thousands of young voters to elect Arizona Democrats up and down the ballot, and train the next generation of campaign leaders.Enjoy a glass of wine and a bite to eat ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger "We don't have time to waste! Join us for this mashup of our Civics 101 and Civics 102 trainings, and get a speedy primer on levels of state and local government in Arizona. From School Boards and Boards of Supervisors to the State Legislature and Corporation Commission, you can't afford to ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger Event by Laughing Liberally Arizona Tucson Improv Movement Tickets www.tucsonimprov.com/shows/laughingliberally-eshhw Public · Anyone on or off Facebook "Laughing Liberally is a monthly political comedy show lampooning National, State and local events featuring stand up, improv, sketch and more." https://www.facebook.com/events/742359178029790/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D