By Craig McDermott, crossposted from Random Musings
The first “Wow!” moment of the 2016 election cycle, courtesy a tweet (via Facebook status) from Brahm Resnik of Phoenix channel 12 –
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Oct18Thu10:00 am Don’t “Fall” for the Wrong Candi... @ UA Mall and PCC Downtown lawnDon’t “Fall” for the Wrong Candi... @ UA Mall and PCC Downtown lawnOct 18 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
“Hey UofA and Pima Community College! Make sure the candidates you vote for represent your values. Join NextGen Arizona and come get a ballot guide and autumn treats! Win a free pumpkin and carving set by downloading Vote with Me … Continue reading4:30 pm TUSD Governing Bd. candidates forum @ Mansfeld Middle SchoolTUSD Governing Bd. candidates forum @ Mansfeld Middle SchoolOct 18 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pmWhen: 4:30-6:00 p.m., Thursday, October 18, 2018Where: Mansfeld Middle School Cafeteria, 1300 E. 6th St. “Get to know the candidates for the TUSD Governing Board as they respond to questions from students. On October 18, the Arizona Daily Star will … Continue reading5:30 pm An evening with Luis Alberto Urr... @ YWCA of Southern ArizonaAn evening with Luis Alberto Urr... @ YWCA of Southern ArizonaOct 18 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Luis Alberto Urrea, critically acclaimed author of The Devil’s Highway and sixteen other books, is a Tucson favorite son. Widely thought of as a “border writer” because of his cross-cultural experience and focus, Urrea says he is “more interested in … Continue reading5:30 pm History of Mass Incarceration fi... @ LUCHA officeHistory of Mass Incarceration fi... @ LUCHA officeOct 18 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
“Join us in viewing some films about the History of Mass Incarceration in the US and discussing how it affects us in our lives today. Whether you have or haven’t been part of the criminal justice system in Arizona it’s … Continue readingOct19Fri10:00 am Annual Veterans Conference @ PCC West Proscenium Theatre at the Center for the ArtsAnnual Veterans Conference @ PCC West Proscenium Theatre at the Center for the ArtsOct 19 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Share this:FacebookTwitterMoreEmailTumblrPrintPocketRedditLinkedInGooglePinterestLike this:Like Loading...6:30 pm Public Performance: Encuentros A... @ MSA AnnexPublic Performance: Encuentros A... @ MSA AnnexOct 19 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Hosted by Split Seed Productions and Binational Encuentro ENCUENTROS AROUND US OCTOBER 19, 2018 Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Preshow starts at 6:30 p.m. “Courtyard Installations -6:30 pm Preshow Natalie Brewster Nguyen, Bodies of Work, Criminal Acts pre-show – 7:00 … Continue readingOct20Sat8:00 am Pima County Co-located Warrant R... @ Pima County Justice CourtPima County Co-located Warrant R... @ Pima County Justice CourtOct 20 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
“Resolve your active warrants between 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Available Services: – Quash your warrant – Create a payment plan – Reinstate your driver’s license – Schedule a new court date Note: Warrant Resolution Court attendees are advised to … Continue reading9:30 am Taking a Look at Arizona Ballot ... @ Joel D. Valdez Main libraryTaking a Look at Arizona Ballot ... @ Joel D. Valdez Main libraryOct 20 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Panel Presentation – Taking a Look at the Arizona Ballot Measures WHERE: Joel D. Valdez Library, 101 N. Stone Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701 WHEN: 9:30-11:45 AM, Saturday, October 20, 2018. FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC: Event is accessed … Continue reading4:00 pm The Global War on Migration pane... @ Pueblo High School, TucsonThe Global War on Migration pane... @ Pueblo High School, TucsonOct 20 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Hosted by People’s Defense Initiative and 2 others “Join People’s Defense Initiative for our first panel, on Saturday October 20th in the Little Theater at Pueblo High School, to discuss the global war on migrants: Forced migration and the polices … Continue reading4:30 pm Conspiracy of Hope: Reclaiming o... @ St. Francis in the Foothills United Methodist ChurchConspiracy of Hope: Reclaiming o... @ St. Francis in the Foothills United Methodist ChurchOct 20 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
“The Convergence of Spirituality and Politics.” a lecture by Dr. David Wilkinson, retired former pastor at St. Francis UMC. The third in a series of lectures/events at St. Francis in the Foothills United Methodist Church (River/Swan) designed to educate, confront, … Continue readingOct21Sun4:30 pm Rally for Gun Safety with Dr. Da... @ Hotel CongressRally for Gun Safety with Dr. Da... @ Hotel CongressOct 21 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Hosted by Giffords and 2 others “We’re fighting to save lives from gun violence, and we need your help. Join us on Sunday, October 21 at 4:30pm to hear from: • Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords • Retired NASA Astronaut Captain … Continue readingOct22Mon12:00 pm Sam Almy, AZ Dems Voter File Man... @ Dragon's View restaurantSam Almy, AZ Dems Voter File Man... @ Dragon's View restaurantOct 22 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Sam Almy will be speaking about voting in Arizona regarding the upcoming General Election. He is the Voter File Manager for the Arizona Democratic Party. AZ Dems staff page: https://www.azdem.org/our-team/Share this:FacebookTwitterMoreEmailTumblrPrintPocketRedditLinkedInGooglePinterestLike this:Like Loading...5:30 pm AZ ED 101 @ Santa Rosa Neighborhood CenterAZ ED 101 @ Santa Rosa Neighborhood CenterOct 22 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
“AZED101 is a non-partisan volunteer group of parents committed to improving Arizona’s education funding. We realized that to change the status quo, we had to understand the situation, and soon we had a presentation to share with friends and neighbors, … Continue readingOct23Tue10:00 am US Senator Bernie Sanders joins ... @ Jefferson Gymnasium, TucsonUS Senator Bernie Sanders joins ... @ Jefferson Gymnasium, TucsonOct 23 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
University of Arizona GOTV Rally with Bernie Sanders and David Garcia, Hosted by UofA Young Democrats Other speakers include:CD 3 Congressman Raul Grijalva and Nina Turner, President of Our Revolution Tuesday, October 23, 2018 Time: Doors open: 10:00am Rally: 12:00pm … Continue reading3:00 pm US Senator Bernie Sanders joins ... @ Student Pavilion, TempeUS Senator Bernie Sanders joins ... @ Student Pavilion, TempeOct 23 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pmArizona State University GOTV Rally with Bernie Sanders and David Garcia, Hosted by ASU Young Democrats Other speakers include: Congressman Ruben Gallego and Nina Turner, President of Our Revolution Tuesday, October 23, 2018 Time: Doors open: 3:00pm Rally: 5:00pm Media … Continue readingOct24Wed5:30 pm Recycling 101 @ Ward 6 Council officeRecycling 101 @ Ward 6 Council officeOct 24 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
“Come learn from the City of Tucson’s Environmental Services Department about the do’s and don’ts of recycling and how you can be part of the solution to make sure our recyclables actually make it to market. Bring your questions!” https://www.facebook.com/events/329200600990595/Share … Continue readingOct25Thu5:00 pm Voting party: when cool cats get... @ Saint Charles TavernVoting party: when cool cats get... @ Saint Charles TavernOct 25 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Hosted by YWCA Arizona – STAT-Stand Together Arizona Training & Advocacy and YWCA Southern Arizona “It’s General Election time, and once again the Pima County Recorder’s Office is joining us for a voting party to officially collect your ballots. Bring … Continue reading6:00 pm 2018 State of the City Address @ Pierson High School, Nogales2018 State of the City Address @ Pierson High School, NogalesOct 25 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Hosted by Nogales-Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce “You’re cordially invited to the 2018 State of the City Address to be delivered by Mayor John F. Doyle Thursday, October 25th at 6:00 p.m. Pierson High School Gymnasium 451 N. Arroyo … Continue reading6:00 pm VA Privatization town hall @ IBEW 570 HallVA Privatization town hall @ IBEW 570 HallOct 25 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
“Join AFGE, The AZ AFL-CIO and other community groups to discuss privatization and union busting in the VA and other government workplaces.” https://www.facebook.com/events/1133141733506996/Share this:FacebookTwitterMoreEmailTumblrPrintPocketRedditLinkedInGooglePinterestLike this:Like Loading...6:30 pm Medicare for All town hall with ... @ IUPAT Local 86, PhoenixMedicare for All town hall with ... @ IUPAT Local 86, PhoenixOct 25 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Hosted by Phoenix Democratic Socialists of Americaand 3 others “On Thursday, October 25 at 6:30pm, Michael Lighty, founding member of the Sanders Institute and leader in the Healthy California campaign, will be joining other labor leaders for a town hall … Continue readingOct26Fri8:00 am Tucson & Beyond: The Fight for F... @ Dunbar Cultural CenterTucson & Beyond: The Fight for F... @ Dunbar Cultural CenterOct 26 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
“In commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, Southwest Fair Housing Council and our community partners will be examining the impact of the Act on Arizona. 8:00 – Registration and continental breakfast 8:45 – Opening Remarks, welcome … Continue reading8:30 am Elegy for American Diplomacy at ... @ Viscount Suite HotelElegy for American Diplomacy at ... @ Viscount Suite HotelOct 26 @ 8:30 am – 11:00 am
ELEGY FOR AMERICAN DIPLOMACY OCTOBER 26, 2018 Ambassador David Dunford “Over the past three decades, American diplomatic successes have become increasingly irregular and the perception of the US has become less positive. More and more we look to our military … Continue reading12:00 pm 9th Annual Spirit of Service Sch... @ ASU Downtown Campus9th Annual Spirit of Service Sch... @ ASU Downtown CampusOct 26 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Ninth Annual Spirit of Service Scholars Luncheon 10/26/2018 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm ASU Downtown Campus – AE England Auditorium 424 N. Central Avenue Phoenix, Arizona, 85004 “Arizona State University Watts College of Public Service & Community Solutions is pleased … Continue reading6:30 pm Medicare for All Town hall with ... @ IBEW 570 HallMedicare for All Town hall with ... @ IBEW 570 HallOct 26 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
“Join us at IBEW Local 570 for a discussion about Medicare For All. We’ll be joined by Michael Lighty, former policy director of National Nurses United, to talk about what universal healthcare for everyone in America will look like and … Continue readingOct27Sat2:00 pm “Dolores” film & discussion @ Salt of the Earth Labor College“Dolores” film & discussion @ Salt of the Earth Labor CollegeOct 27 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Film and Discussion “Life of Chicana activist Dolores Huerta, who with Cesar Chavez, founded and led the United Farm Workers Union for half a century. Sister Dolores dedicated her life to building a coalition of the labor and Chicanx movements, … Continue reading2:00 pm Film & Panel discussion for DV A... @ Murphy-Wilmot Branch LibraryFilm & Panel discussion for DV A... @ Murphy-Wilmot Branch LibraryOct 27 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
SAVE-THE-DATE October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month What: A film highlighting successful efforts to reduce domestic violence and a panel discussion with leaders in our community who address this issue. Where/When: Murphy-Wilmot Library Saturday, October 27 2:00pm – 4:00pm Who: … Continue reading4:00 pm Open House & Street Party @ Global Justice CenterOpen House & Street Party @ Global Justice CenterOct 27 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
October 27, 2018 4:00 pm – 11:30 pm Peace Center Event Celebrate Tucson Peace Center’s new office space in the Global Justice Center. We’re collaborating with other GJC tenants and our new neighbor The Gloo Factory to host a street … Continue reading -
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