by Carolyn Classen, blogger Secular Summit "Hey Arizona! It's Secular Summit Time! On January 4th, we'll meet for our annual Secular Summit at Shadow Rock UCC in Phoenix. Special guests include: Attend the Secular Summit in-person (tickets required) or virtually; lunch included for in-person attendees."
by Carolyn Classen, blogger "Join us Monday, January 6th at Noon to meet new PCDP Executive Director Alex Kack. Please Register in Advance for this Event: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/P625ESieQEui_1KdKKIdtw At the Executive Board meeting Monday evening, the PCDP Board unanimously voted to hire Mr. Alex Kack as our next Executive Director. Alex has served on multiple campaigns ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger "Dear Tucsonans,As 2024 comes to a close, I want to invite you to join me on January 7th for my annual Report to Tucsonans.What: Report to TucsonansDate/Time: January 7, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. Location: Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave.ADMISSION IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!Click on the link below to RSVP https://bit.ly/4gSEMPoIn Community, As ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger THE TWISTED ROAD: FINDING HOME IN AMERICAReception Jan 9th, 5 - 7 PM$10 Admission; Members freeFreeLight Bites and RefreshmentsRemarks by Tucson Immigration Attorney, Maurice "Mo" Goldman. Artists Anh-Thuy Nguyen, Safwat Saleem, and Perla Segovia will be on hand to discuss their art. RSVP & Tickets call: 520-202-3888"An examination of 200 years ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger Saturday, January 11, 2025, 10:30amKirk-Bear Canyon Library8959 E Tanque Verde Rd Supervisor Adelita Grijalva&Council Member Paul Cunningham Saturday, January 11, 2025, 10:30amKirk-Bear Canyon Library8959 E Tanque Verde Rd "In January the Tanque Verde Democrats are hosting Adelita Grijalva (District 5), Chair of the Pima County Board of Supervisors, and Tucson City ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger Join us for the Immigrant Resource Fair! This event will take place Saturday, January 11th from 1 pm to 3 pm at Martha Cooper Library (1377 N Catalina Ave).
by Carolyn Classen, blogger Protecting the Sonoran DesertPresented byKate HottenSaturday, January 11, 2025, 3 pmRoom 203, Continental Shopping Plaza, Green Valley "Kate Hotten is the Co-Executive Director of the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection, where she leads the organization’s large landscape conservation policy and advocacy work. She’s trained as a landscape architect and has recently ... Read more
MLK Celebration events from January 13 to 25, 2025 in Phoenix area. https://azmlk.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2025MLK-Events-Flyer.pdf https://azmlk.org/events 2025 MLK March & Festival Phoenix "The Arizona MLK Celebration Committee hosts two impactful events in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., including the annual MLK March & Festival in Downtown Phoenix. This inspiring day brings together diverse communities with live ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger Please join us for an open discussion with AZDP Chair Yolanda Bejarano as she enters her second term as AZDP Chair. Participants Must Register in Advance for this Event: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/xhkUwkS0QYKOmYY3TbrxYg "Yolanda is an American labor union organizer now serving as the chair of the Arizona Democratic Party since 2023. Previously, she ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger Sustainability in Challenging Times: A Call to Action Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 6:00-7:30 pmZoom <https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89515089344?pwd=biki8zdxEM5dQAvCXFb8ySYjzzCZaW.1> "The change in administration and in Congress this year will present challenges to many aspects of our national life, with changes that could ripple far into our communities. Join us for an evening dedicated to identifying ways ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger "January 15, 2-3:30 pm: Borderlands Forum: “U.S. Immigration Basics and What Could be Ahead in 2025” with Alyson Ball. Join us for a presentation about the current US Immigration system, what potential changes we might expect in 2025, and how these changes could affect all Americans. Our presenter will be Alyson Ball, who is ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger Democrats of Greater Tucson Happy HourDATE: January 15th, 2024TIME: 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 ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger Southern Arizona Against Slavery (SAAS) "Southern Arizona Against Slavery (SAAS) is inviting all of you to join for the walk on January 18th, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The event will include resource tables and, most importantly, survivor stories. Survivors will share their experiences and provide insights into how we, as a ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger National Day of Racial Healing When: Saturday, January 18, 2025, 1 PM until 6:00 PM Mountain Time (Arizona) (UTC-07:00) Where: YWCA525 N Bonita AveTucson, AZ 85745 Event Contact(s): Victor Bowleg Category: LWVGT Public Event Registration is not Required
by Carolyn Classen, blogger Event Details:MONDAY, JANUARY 20th, 202510AM – 3PMREID PARK | TUCSON, AZ "The MLK Celebration is a vibrant, inclusive event that brings together people of all ethnicities, generations, and abilities to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It is a meaningful reflection of the rich diversity within our community, fostering ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger AZ State Senator from LD 18, Priya Sundareshan is in her 2nd term and elected the Senate Minority Leader at AZ legislature. "Join us to discuss the current legislative session and the Democratic Caucus’ priorities and goals with AZ Senator Priya Sundareshan, who has been elected by her peers to lead ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger MONDAY, JANUARY 20 AT 5:00PM Free Admission Tickets Available DAY OF at Box Office "Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a free screening of the acclaimed documentary, I Am MLK Jr.! I Am MLK Jr. celebrates the life and explores the character of an American icon, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger The Complexities of China-USA relationships Event Details Map Data Terms Robert Bedeski, Ph.D January 24, 2025 "The presentation will address Sino-American relations, with emphasis on three persuasions, present in the Chinese world and the United States: ideologue, pragmatist, and conservative. These persuasions address the future, present, and past as eras of ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger Event by Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Tucson Convention Center Tickets www.tucsonhispanicchamber.org/governors-state-report Public · Anyone on or off Facebook "Join us for the Governor's State Report featuring Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs as she delivers her annual State of the State Address. In this pivotal presentation, Governor Hobbs will provide an insightful overview of Arizona's ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger "You're invited to my campaign kickoff party on Saturday, January 25 from 4-6pm in the courtyard of The Historic Y! Please consider riding your bicycle or taking public transit, and bringing your friends and neighbors. Featuring live music from The Backup Brass Band." Carolyn's note: Current Councilmember in Ward 6 is ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger Event by Tucson Peace Center Southside Presbyterian Church Public · Anyone on or off Facebook "Join Tucson Peace Center Members and Supporters at a Delicious Vegetarian Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. Until the Spaghetti Runs Out at Southside Presbyterian Church, 317 W. 23rd St.Join Us for Conversation and Good ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger "Please join us for an open discussion with Miranda Schubert, who is running in the primary for nomination to Tucson City Council Ward 6. Registration is Required to Attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/GyqNnwXESeCV4C8ymue4xg Miranda works full-time as the Operations Manager, on-air DJ, producer, and youth broadcasting camp counselor at KXCI Community Radio. She serves ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger ARIZONA HEAT SUMMIT 2025 "We are excited to invite you to the Southern Arizona Heat Summit 2025,hosted by the City of Tucson and partners.This summit will bring together partners from across the region to collaborate and advance our community's resilience to extreme heat, one of the most pressing challenges facingSouthern Arizona. Event ... Read more