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:20251214T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251214T180000
DTSTAMP:20260615T095226
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:20251215T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251215T110000
DTSTAMP:20260615T095226
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:20251215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251215T130000
DTSTAMP:20260615T095226
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:20251216T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251216T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T095226
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:20251216T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251216T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T095226
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:20251218T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251218T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T095226
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:20251219T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251219T180000
DTSTAMP:20260615T095226
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:20251220T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251220T110000
DTSTAMP:20260615T095226
CREATED:20251213T073530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251213T073534Z
UID:190181-1766221200-1766228400@blogforarizona.net
SUMMARY:Protest at Juan Ciscomani’s office
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nRep. Ciscomani’s Office \n\n\n\n1636 N Swan Road \n\n\n\nTucson\, AZ 85712 \n\n\n\nMap Links: \n\n\n\nOSMGoogleApple \n\n\n\nOrganizer: LD 18 Dems \n\n\n\n“Stand Strong Speak Up outside Rep. Ciscomani’s office\, every Saturday at 9am unless otherwise noted. \n\n\n\nCanned food will be collected for the Community Food Bank at this protest.”
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/protest-at-juan-ciscomanis-office-8/
LOCATION:Congressman Juan Ciscomani’s office\, 1636 N. Swan Rd.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85712
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://blogforarizona.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/StandStrongSpeakUp.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="LD18 Democrats":MAILTO:Chair@LD18Dems.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251227T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251227T110000
DTSTAMP:20260615T095226
CREATED:20251227T071425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T160245Z
UID:190826-1766826000-1766833200@blogforarizona.net
SUMMARY:Protest at Juan Ciscomani’s office
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nRep. Ciscomani’s Office \n\n\n\n1636 N Swan Road \n\n\n\nTucson\, AZ 85712 \n\n\n\nMap Links: \n\n\n\nOSMGoogleApple \n\n\n\nOrganizer: LD 18 Dems \n\n\n\n“Stand Strong Speak Up outside Rep. Ciscomani’s office\, every Saturday at 9am unless otherwise noted. \n\n\n\nCanned food will be collected for the Community Food Bank at this protest.”
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/protest-at-juan-ciscomanis-office-9/
LOCATION:Congressman Juan Ciscomani’s office\, 1636 N. Swan Rd.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85712
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://blogforarizona.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/StandStrongSpeakUp.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251229T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251229T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T095226
CREATED:20251223T225441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T230159Z
UID:190755-1767024000-1767027600@blogforarizona.net
SUMMARY:Virtual town hall on consumer protection
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“You’re invited! Join us on 12/29 at 4:00 PM MST to discuss corporate money and consumer protection with Pima County Attorney Laura Conover and Washtenaw County\, MI Attorney Eli Savit. As always\, we will cover a variety of different topics and take questions.” \n\n\n\nhttps://www.mobilize.us/pimadems/event/877331 \n\n\n\nCarolyn’s note: Defense atty. Laura Conover was elected Pima County Attorney in Nov. 2020\, re-elected Nov. 2024.
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/virtual-town-hall-on-consumer-protection/
LOCATION:Arizona
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blogforarizona.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/938F0D5E-F132-41EE-A483-91042763D0DA.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Pima County Democratic Party":MAILTO:info@pimadems.org
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR