Political Calendar: Week of August 18, 2019

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Political Calendar for the Week of August 18, 2019:

Sunday, August 18, 9:00 a.m.: Arizona List Finance & Fundraising training, at Tucson Planned Parenthood, 2255 N. Wyatt Drive, Tucson. We have an exciting line up of presenters, each with years of experience working on a variety of campaigns, including City Council, State Legislature, Secretary of State Katie Hobbs, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, Mark Kelly for Senate, and many more! The training is free and open to all current or future campaign staff interested in finance and fundraising. Please contact Chesney at chesney@arizonalist.org to RSVP or with any questions.

City of Tucson’s Official 244th Birthday

Sunday, August 18, 11:30 a.m.: City of Tucson’s Official 244th Birthday, at the Historic AMTRAK Tucson Train Depot, 400 N. Toole, Tucson. Music begins at 11:30 a.m. Mariachi invocation. Chinese lion dance. Proclomation by Mayor Jonathan Rothschild.   For more information see www.tucsonhistoricdepot.org or call (520) 623-2223.

Sunday, August 18, 6:00 p.m.: League of Women Voters of Greater Verde Valley celebrate the 19th Amendment (Women’s Right to Vote), at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre, 2030 AZ-89A suite a-3, Sedona. Reception at 6:00 p.m., Film “The Empowerment Project” at 7:00 p.m., followed by a community conversation. Tickets are $9 at the box office, or online at the SedonaFilmFestival.com.

Monday, August 19, Noon: Democrats of Greater Tucson luncheon, (NEW Location) Kettle Restaurant, 748 W. Starr Pass Blvd., west of I-10. East 22nd Street turns into W. Starr Pass Blvd. at the I-10.  The Kettle restaurant serves American buffet food, and is on the north side of the street, near the Quality Inn. An optional buffet lunch is available for just $12.00 that includes beverage, tax, and tip. Ordering from the regular menu is available. Featured speaker is Attorney Joel Feinman on Voter Rights Restoration. Next Week: Rep. Kirsten Engel (LD 10), Legislative Update.

Monday, August 19, 6:00 p.m.: Northern Pinal County Democrats meeting, at Mountain View Lutheran Church, 2122 S. Goldfield Road, Apache Junction. For more information please contact David Coward at dbcoward@gmail.com.

Tuesday, August 20, 11:00 a.m.: Democratic Women of Southeastern Arizona meeting, at Manda Le Bar & Grill, 3455 Canyon De Flores, Sierra Vista, Meet the third Tuesday of each month. The cost of the luncheon is $15.00. For more information please contact Pat Smith at pandw111167@aol.com. Visit our web page. Democratic Women of Southeastern Arizona.

Wednesday, August 21, 6:00 p.m.: Democratic Club of Northern Gila County meeting, at the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Road, Payson. Meet the third Wednesday of the month. For more information please contact paysondems@gmail.com or call (928) 468-9669.

Wednesday, August 21, 6:30 p.m.: Democracy for America – Maricopa County (DFA-MC) monthly meeting is the third Wednesday of every month, and the new location is Macayo’s on Central Avenue, South of Indian School. For more information contact DFAofMC@gmail.com.

Wednesday, August 21, 6:30 p.m.:  Legislative District 10 meeting, at new meeting location, Unitarian Universalist Church, Goddard Hall, 4831 E 22nd Street, Tucson.There is a social time for all members and guests, beginning at 6 p.m. Nick Arnold will present an introduction to “cultural competency,” which is the ability to effectively work with people from cultures, backgrounds and experiences not of one’s own. Meet the third Wednesday of each month. For more information please contact Bonnie Heidler at ld10azdems@gmail.com.

Wednesday, August 21, 6:30 p.m.: Copa City Democrats meeting, location varies. For more information please contact Constance Jackson at jcksconniejean@aol.com.

Thursday, August 22, 8:30am to 10:30am: LD9 Democrats “First Day of Classes” Voter Registration. Volunteers are needed to register student voters on the first day of classes at two campuses: Pima County Community College — August 22, 29, Sept 5 – at five Campus locations, 1 or 2 volunteers per campus, 8:30-10:30 a.m. U of A: August 26 & 27 – 4 to 6 people each day on the mall, time TBD. Contact Ellen Toigo at jetoigo@comcast.net for details and to sign up.

Thursday, August 22, 6:00 p.m.: Pima County Democratic Party Labor Caucus meeting, at Pima County Democratic Party HQ, 4639 E. 1st Street, Tucson.

Thursday, August 22, 6:00 p.m.: Casa Grande Democrats meeting, at Bedillon’s Restaurant (Adobe Room), 800 N. Park Avenue, Casa Grande. Meet the fourth Thursday of each month. For more information please contact Jack Guthrie at democratsofcasagrande@gmail.com and Like Us on Facebook.

Thursday, August 22, 6:30 p.m.: Equality Act Town Hall, at the Eckstrom-Columbus Library, 4350 E. 22nd Street, Tucson. Special guest Congressman Raul Grijalva. What is the Equality Act? What will it do for you and the LGBTQ community? How can you help?

Friday, August 23, 5:30 p.m.: PDA Tucson Chapter presents Meet Eva Putzova, candidate for Congressional District 1, at the Historic YMCA, 738 N. 5th Avenue, Tucson. Eva is challenging Tom O’Halleran, the incumbent Representative in CD1 which stretches into Marana and Oro Valley from Flagstaff and farther north. She is endorsed by PDA nationally because she is a true progressive: supports the Green New Deal, Medicare for All (Pramila Jayapal and Bernie Sanders’ bill) Free College Tuition, Women’s Reproductive Health and the end to endless wars around the world. As a Flagstaff City Council member, Eva was instrumental in raising the minimum wage in the city and in recognizing same sex marriage. As you know, the Democratic National Committee is doing everything in its power to protect incumbents and thus we must step up as individuals to help progressives like Eva. You can rsvp on Eva’s event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/1150771478452093/ or just show up.

Saturday, August 24, 10:00 a.m.: Northern Cochise County Democratic Club meeting. Meeting locations rotate between Benson and Wilcox. For more information please contact Kathy Suagee at soprano_58@hotmail.com. Visit our web page Northern Cochise County Democrats.

Coconino County Democratic Party’s Annual Monsoon Picnic

Saturday, August 24, 11:00 a.m.: Coconino County Democratic Party’s annual Monsoon Picnic, this year at Bushmaster Park, 3150 N. Alta Vista Drive, Flagstaff. Come enjoy the food, hobnob with candidates and socialize with like-minded people! This is a potluck with the party providing burgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, buns, and drinks. We ask that those whose last names begin with A-M bring a dessert and those whose last names begin with N-Z bring a salad or side dish. (Bring reusable plates and utensils if you can. We will provide paper and plastic.)

Saturday, August 24, 2:00 p.m.: Legislative District 11 meeting, at the Wheeler, Taft, Abbett Library, 7800 N. Schisler Drive, Tucson. Meet the fourth Saturday of each month. For more information please contact Steve Witthoeft at sdwitt77@gmail.com.

Saturday, August 24, 5:30 p.m.: Concert Without Borders, at the international border wall west of the Port of Entry between Douglas, AZ and Agua Prieta, Sonora. Multiple musical acts will be performing. Free! For more information see our Facebook page.

Special Announcements:

DCSRA Current Events Discussion Group

Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m.: Democratic Club of the Santa Rita Area hosts a Current Events Discussion Group at the DCSRA Headquarters, Continental Shopping Plaza, 240 W. Continental Road (exit 63), Green Valley (Suite 420, between the Barber Shop and the restaurant Carne Y Vino). Join us at the weekly meeting of the Democratic Headquarters Current Events Discussion Group. We’ll talk about some of the major events of the previous week, including but not limited to political topics, and try and go behind the news for a deeper understanding. For more information, please contact Jean Vickers jean.vickers@cox.net.

Drinking Liberally

Third Wednesday of each month, 6:00 p.m.: Drinking Liberally returns to The Shanty, 401 E. 9th Street, Tucson. We need to know by the morning of each meeting approximately how many folks will attend. Next meeting Wednesday, August 21. Please RSVP to tucson@drinkingliberally.org. Informal but thoughtful conversation. As a reminder, The Shanty does not serve food (yes, there is popcorn), so please feel free to bring your own or order in, all allowed at The Shanty. There is no obligation to order anything–but as a thank you to our host, I hope everyone will order at least one drink (alcoholic or otherwise).

Sunday, August 25, 2:00 p.m.: Pima County Democratic Party “Civics 2.0: What They Don’t Teach in Middle School,” at the Murphy-Wilmot Library, 530 N. Wilmot Road, Tucson. PCDP’s Civics 2.0 series continues on Sunday, August 25, when Arizona House Representatives Kirsten Engel (D-LD10) and Pamela Powers Hannley (D-LD9), and Arizona State Sen. David Bradley (D-LD10) will talk about the recently completed 2019 Arizona legislative session — and why you should care! Free of Charge. Register at Eventbrite.

Sunday, August 25, 3:00 p.m.: Marana Democrats meeting, at the Continental Reserve Plaza, 8333 N. Silverbell Road, Tucson. For more information please contact Buddy Gill at maranadems@gmail.com or (408) 806-2036.

Monday, August 26: Women’s Equality Day, commemorating passage of the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote.

AZ Celebrates the 19th Amendment

Monday, August 26, 5:30 p.m.: AZ Celebrates the 19th Amendment, at Arizona State University, West Campus, 4701 W. Thunderbird Road, Glendale. Keynote Speaker: Kathy Hoffman, AZ Superintendent of Public Instruction. Also Mayor Coral Evans, Flagstaff, AZ. For Tabling, Sponsorship opportunities, and to participate in our Parade of Runners, please contact Karen Bravo at 602-509-7231 or karen.l.bravo@gmail.com or 19thamendcelebration@gmail.com. For more information see EventBrite.

Monday, August 26, 5:30 p.m. : Maricopa County Democratic Party Executive Committee Meeting at HQ, 2914 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix. Meet and greet (and dinner) begins at 5:30. Meeting begins promptly at 6:00 p.m.

Monday, August 26, 6:00 p.m.: Legislative District 3 meeting, at the Pima County Housing Center, 801 W. Congress Street. Meet the fourth Monday of each month. For more information please contact Eva Dong at ecdong1@gmail.com.

Tuesday, August 27: City of Tucson Primary Election for Mayor and Council members.

Tuesday, August 27, 6:30 p.m.: Legislative District 9 meeting, at the Water of Life Metropolitan Community Church, 3269 N. Mountain Avenue, Tucson. Meet the fourth Tuesday of each month. For more information please contact Kim Holoway at kimholaway@gmail.com.

Tuesday, August 27, 6:30 p.m.: Northern Pinal County Democrats meeting, at the Pizza Hut, 240 S. Phelps Drive, Apache Junction. Meet the fourth Tuesday of each month. For more information please contact Kathy Guillen at (480) 620-7840 or gataguillen@yahoo.com.

PCDP Primary Election Night Party

Tuesday, August 27, 7:30 p.m.: PCDP Primary Election Night Party, at Reilly’s Craft Pizza, 101 E. Pennington Street, Tucson. Join Pima County Democrats to celebrate our Tucson mayor and council candidate primary winners on the November ballot.

Wednesday, August 28, 11:00 a.m.: Democratic Women of the Prescott Area luncheon, at the Centennial Center, 1989 Clubhouse Drive, Prescott (on the Antelope Hills golf course). Luncheon reservations are required. A buffet luncheon will be provided. Cost is $15 for members and $17 for nonmembers. RSVP by email: DWPrescottArea@gmail.com or call (928) 848-2753. Contact us ASAP if you make reservations and are unable to attend. The public is welcome, but reservations are required. To join, email the form and pay at the luncheon, or mail with a check to Sandy Baggenstos, DWPA Treasurer, 530 N. Fitzmaurice Drive, Prescott, AZ 86303.

Wednesday, August 28, 6:30 p.m.: Pima County Young Democrats meeting, at Pima County Democratic Party HQ, 4639 E. 1st Street, Tucson. Everyone interested in learning more about supporting democratic issues, candidates or our club is welcome. We generally meet the fourth Wednesday of every month. For more information please see our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pg/pimayoungdems.

Friday, August 30 – Monday, September 2: Coconino County Fair, at Fort Tuthill County Park, 2446 Fort Tuthill Loop, Flagstaff.

7th Annual Arizona AFL-CIO Labor Day Breakfast

Friday, August 30, 8:00 a.m.: 7th Annual Arizona AFL-CIO Labor Day Breakfast, at Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort, 7677 N. 16th Street, Phoenix. With Special Guest Mark Kelly, Candidate for U.S. Senate. Tickets are $120 individual, levels of sponsorship available. Please RSVP by contacting laborday@azaflcio.org or vmartinez@azaflcio.org. Purchase tickets online at Eventbrite.

Saturday, August 31 – Monday, September 2: 104th Sonoita Labor Day Rodeo, at the Sonoita Fairgrounds, 3142 AZ-83, Sonoita.

Monday, September 2: Labor Day.

PALF Annual Labor Day Picnic

Monday, September 2, 10:00 a.m.: Pima Area Labor Federation’s 23rd Annual Labor Day Picnic at the Reid Park Bandshell. Join us for free food, drinks, games and our 8th annual union olympics. Classic car and motorcycle show. Open to the public, bring family and friends.

Santa Cruz County Democratic Party Labor Day Picnic

Monday, September 2, 11:00 a.m.: Santa Cruz County Democratic Party Labor Day Picnic, at Teyechea Park, W. Paseo Contento Loop (behind city hall), Nogales. Free Chuyito’s hot dogs to the fist 200 guests. Music, games and prizes.

DCSRA Labor Day Party

Monday, September 2, 4:00 p.m.: Democratic Club of the Santa Rita Area Labor Day Party, at Grill on The Green, Canoa Hills Golf Club, 5800 S. Camino Del Sol, Green Valley. Southwestern style BBQ menu, live music from the band43 North, and guest speakers. Cost: Basic $30, Sponsor $35, Patron $40. Tickets available at DCRA headquarters in the Continental Mall, or purchase secure online at ActBlue.

Wednesday, September 4 – Saturday, September 7: Apache County Fair, at 825 W. 4th, North Saint Johns.

Thursday, September 5 – Sunday, September 8: Yavapai County Fair, at the Prescott Rodeo Grounds, 840 Rodeo Drive, Prescott.

Thursday, September 5 – Sunday, September 8: Northern Gila County Fair, at the Payson Event Center, 1400 Beeline Hwy., Payson.

Saturday, September 7, 9:30 a.m.: Legislative District 2 meeting, at the Sam Lena Library, 1607 S. 6th Avenue, Tucson. For more information please contact Gerald Stoops at gfstoops@gmail.com.

Saturday, September 7, 10:00 a.m.: Greater Huachuca Area Democrats meeting, at the Golden Corral Restaurant, 798 S. Highway 92, Sierra Vista. For more information please contact ghadc1@yahoo.com.

Saturday, September 7, 6:30 p.m.: Asian American Pacific Islander Caucus movie night, at Pima County Democratic Party HQ, 4630 E 1st. Street Tucson. Screening the movie “And Then They Came For Us.” You will not want to miss this highly acclaimed film and the following discussion. “Knowing our history is the first step to ensuring we do not repeat it. The film includes footage of Japanese Americans who were imprisoned, making the obvious connection between the ways Japanese were portrayed during World War II and how Muslims are currently being portrayed.” Film by Abby Ginzberg and Ken Schneider, Featuring George Takei. $5 suggested donation.

Sunday, September 8: Week one of the 2019 NFL season.

Monday, September 9, 6:30 p.m.:  Pima County Democratic Party executive committee meeting.

Monday, September 9, 7:00 p.m.: Democrats of the Highlands at Dove Mountain meeting, in the Dove Mountain Clubhouse Catalina Room II, 4949 W. Heritage Club Blvd., Marana. For more information please contact (520) 661-1919.

Tuesday, September 10, Noon: Democrats of Rim Country meeting, at Tiny’s Family Restaurant, 600 Arizona Hwy. 260, Payson, AZ. Meet the second Tuesday of each month. For more information please contact paysondems@gmail.com or call (928) 468-9669.

Tuesday, September 10, 3:30 p.m.: Saddlebrooke Democrats meeting, at SaddleBrooke Activities Center, 64518 E. Galveston Lane (Saddlebrooke). Meet the second Tuesday of each month. For more information please contact Steve Groth at (520) 385-6686 or check our web site. SaddleBrookeDemocrats.org.

Tuesday, September 10, 4:00 p.m.: Democrats for Picture Rocks meeting, at Horseshoe BBQ Restaurant, 6575 N. Sandario Road, Tucson. Meet the second Tuesday of each month. For more information please contact Catalina Hall at dems4prandav@gmail.com.

Wednesday, September 11: Patriot Day.

Wednesday, September 11 – Sunday, September 15: Navajo County Fair & Rodeo, at the Navajo County Fair Grounds, 404 E. Hopi Drive, Holbrook.

Wednesday, September 11, 7:00 p.m.: Graham County Democratic Party meeting, at La Paloma Restaurant,  5183 Clifton Street, Solomon. Meet the second Wednesday of each month. For more information please contact us at grahamcountydemocraticparty@gmail.com or visit our Facebook Page.

Thursday, September 12 – Sunday, September 15: Mohave County Fair, at the Mohave County Fairgrounds, 2600 Fairgrounds Blvd., Kingman.

Thursday, September 12, 5:30 p.m.: Pima County Democratic Party Nucleus Club meeting, at the Viscount Suite Hotel, 4855 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson. Meet the second Thursday of each month. Non-members will be asked to make a contribution of $20 at the door or in advance. For more information, contact DGT at Pima County Democratic Headquarters (520) 326-3716.

Thursday,September 12, 5:30 p.m.: Pima County Democratic Party Disability Caucus meeting, at Direct Center, 1001 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson. Monthly meeting of the Disability Caucus. Open to the public. For more information please contact Contact Carol Brown (520) 325-9874.

Thursday, September 12, 5:30 p.m.: Yavapai County Democratic Party meeting, at the Prescott Adult Center, 1280 E. Rosser Road, Prescott. $10.00 donation, $5.00 if you bring a dish to share. Meet the second Thursday of each month. Please RSVP to (928)541-0413 or email us at info@yavdem.org.

Third 2020 Democratic Presidential Primary Debates

Thursday, September 12 and Friday, September 13, (Time TBA): ABC News Democratic Primary Debate from Texas Southern University in the Health & Physical Education Arena, Houston, TX. Aired On: ABC, Univision. Live Stream: ABC News Live.

Thursday, September 12, (Time TBA): Legislative District 3 Debate Watch Party, at the Whistle Stop Depot, 127 W. 5th Street, Tucson.For more information please contact lesliestale@gmail.com.

Thursday, September 12, (Time TBA): Pima County Young Democrats Debate Watch Party. Details TBA.

Thursday, September 12, 6:00 p.m.: Save Our Schools Arizona Townhall in Mesa (location TBA). “Have a question about Arizona’s public education funding crisis you’ve been dying to ask? Have an idea about supporting public schools that you’d like to share? Join us this fall for a series of SOSAZ Townhalls where we’ll discuss the issues, share insights, and collect feedback about what it takes to truly support Arizona’s 1.1 million public school families, our economy and our future.” For more information see our Facebook page.

Thursday, September 12, 7:00 p.m.: Yuma County Democratic Party meeting, at the new Yuma Democratic Party HQ at 290 S. 1st Avenue, Ste. 1, Yuma. Parking is available in back. Meet the second Thursday of each month. For more information please contact us at yumademocrats@gmail.com.

Saturday, September 14, 9:30 a.m.: Tanque Verde Valley Democrats meeting, at Risky Business, 8848 E. Tanque Verde Road. Featured speakers are the Democratic candidates for Tucson city council. Usually meet the second Saturday of each month. For more information visit our web site. Tanque Verde Valley Democratic Club.

Saturday, September 14, 10:00 a.m.: Mule Mountain Democrats meeting, at the Community Y, 26 Howell Avenue, Old Bisbee. For more information please contact John Viverto at vivertos@aol.com or visit our web page Mule Mountain Democrats.

Saturday,  September 14, 10:00 a.m.: Coconino County Democratic Party meeting, at Coconino County Democratic Party HQ, 201 E. Birch Avenue, Suite #6, Flagstaff. Meet the second Saturday of each month. For more information please call (928) 214-0393 or email Kevin Ordean at Kordean@ccdem.org.

Saturday, September 14, 11:00 a.m.: Sierra Vista Oktoberfest, at Veterans’ Memorial Park, 3105 E. Fry Boulevard, Sierra Vista, AZ. Beer garden, german cuisine via food vendors, live entertainment from the Hamptons, kid’s carnival and arts & craft vendors.

Saturday, September 14, 1:00 p.m.: Sun City Democrats of Oro Valley meeting, in the Navajo Room of the Activity Center, 1495 Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Sun City. Meet the second Saturday of each month. For more information lease contact Maureen Salz mosalz@outlook.com.

Saturday, September 14, 2:00 p.m.: Save Our Schools Arizona Townhall in Tucson,  at the YWCA Southern Arizona France McClelland Community Center, 525 N. Bonita Avenuw, Tucson. “Have a question about Arizona’s public education funding crisis you’ve been dying to ask? Have an idea about supporting public schools that you’d like to share? Join us this fall for a series of SOSAZ Townhalls where we’ll discuss the issues, share insights, and collect feedback about what it takes to truly support Arizona’s 1.1 million public school families, our economy and our future.” For more information see our Facebook page.

Saturday, September 14, 3:00 p.m.: Democratic Club of the Santa Rita Area meeting at the DCSRA Headquarters, Continental Shopping Plaza, 240 W. Continental Road (exit 63), Green Valley (Room 203 meeting room). Featured speaker is Merrill Eisenberg, Southern Arizona coordinator for Outlaw Dirty Money campaign. For more information please contact (520) 838-0590.

Monday, September 16, 6:00 p.m.: Northern Pinal County Democrats meeting, at Mountain View Lutheran Church, 2122 S. Goldfield Road, Apache Junction. For more information please contact David Coward at dbcoward@gmail.com.

Tuesday, September 17: Constitution Day/Citizenship Day.

Tuesday, September 17, 11:00 a.m.: Democratic Women of Southeastern Arizona meeting, at Manda Le Bar & Grill, 3455 Canyon De Flores, Sierra Vista, Meet the third Tuesday of each month. The cost of the luncheon is $15.00. For more information please contact Pat Smith at pandw111167@aol.com. Visit our web page. Democratic Women of Southeastern Arizona.

Wednesday, September 18, 6:00 p.m.: Democratic Club of Northern Gila County meeting, at the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Road, Payson. Meet the third Wednesday of the month. For more information please contact paysondems@gmail.com or call (928) 468-9669.

Wednesday, September 18, 6:30 p.m.: Democracy for America – Maricopa County (DFA-MC) monthly meeting is the third Wednesday of every month, and the new location is Macayo’s on Central Avenue, South of Indian School. For more information contact DFAofMC@gmail.com.

Wednesday, September 18, 6:30 p.m.:  Legislative District 10 meeting, at new meeting location, Unitarian Universalist Church, Goddard Hall, 4831 E 22nd Street, Tucson.There is a social time for all members and guests, beginning at 6 p.m. Meet the third Wednesday of each month. For more information please contact Bonnie Heidler at ld10azdems@gmail.com.

Wednesday, September 18, 6:30 p.m.: Copa City Democrats meeting, location varies. For more information please contact Constance Jackson at jcksconniejean@aol.com.

Thursday, September 19 – Sunday, September 22: Gila County Fair, at the Gila County Fairgrounds, located just north of Globe on US 60.

Thursday, September 19 – Sunday, September 22: Greenlee County Fair, at the Greenlee County Fair Grounds, 1248 Fairgrounds Road, Duncan.

Thursday, September 19, 8:00 a.m.: Democrats of the Red Rocks breakfast, at Old Sedona Family Restaurant Bar & Grill, 1405 W. Hwy. 89A, Sedona. Topic: Millenials and Beyond – Panel of young elected officials, candidates and activists. Meet the third Thursday of each month. Admission is $15, includes buffet breakfast and gratuity. Doors open at 8:00 a.m. Please RSVP to (928) 274-6541.

Friday, September 20 – Sunday, September 22: Santa Cruz County Fair, at the Sonoita Fairgrounds, 3142 AZ-83, Sonoita.

Saturday, September 21 – Sunday, September 22: Oktoberfest on Mount Lemmon, 10300 Ski Run Road, Mt. Lemmon (Tucson). Free admission. $5 parking and highway fees. Enjoy a festival of German food and music in the forest at Mount Lemmon Ski Valley during the last two weekends in September and first two weekends in October: Sept. 21-22, Sept. 28-29, Oct. 5-6, and Oct. 12-13, 2019. No dogs admitted, please. For more information please call (520) 576-1321.

Arizona Democratic Party State Committee Meeting

Saturday, September 21, 9:00 a.m.: Arizona Democratic Party State Committee Meeting, at Prescott Mile High Middle School, 300 S. Granite Street, Prescott. Registration will be from 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Caucus meetings are from 9 a.m. to noon. Lunch available at meeting location. Plenary session begins at 1 p.m.

Saturday, September 21, 10:00 a.m.: (Caucus meeting at State Committee) Pima County Democratic Party African-American Caucus meeting, at Grace Temple Baptist Church, 1020 E. 31st Street, Tucson. Meet the third Saturday of each month. The caucus is not exclusively for African-Americans, all are welcome to join. For more information please contact Connie DeLarge at cdelarge@dmyl.com or (520) 241-8408.

Yavapai County Democratic Party’s 20th annual Truman-Clinton Dinner

Saturday, September 21, 5:30 p.m.: Yavapai County Democratic Party’s 20th annual Truman-Clinton Dinner, at the Prescott Resort and Conference Center, 1500 E. State Route 69, Prescott. Keynote speaker US Senate candidate Mark Kelly and Felecia Rotellini, State Chairwoman of the Democratic Party. Individual tickets are $125. Purchase tickets secure online at ActBlue. For more information please call (928) 541-0413 or info@yavdem.org.

Democrats of Greater Tucson 2019 Awards Luncheon – Save the date!

Sunday, September 22, 11:30 a.m.: Democrats of Greater Tucson 2019 Awards Luncheon, at Hotel Tucson City Center, 475 N. Granada Avenue, Tucson. Master of Ceremonies is David Fitzsimmons of the Arizona Daily Star. Details TBA. Save the date!

Monday, September 23, 5:30 p.m. : Maricopa County Democratic Party Executive Committee Meeting at HQ, 2914 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix. Meet and greet (and dinner) begins at 5:30. Meeting begins promptly at 6:00 p.m.

Monday, September 23, 6:00 p.m.: Legislative District 3 meeting, at the Pima County Housing Center, 801 W. Congress Street. Meet the fourth Monday of each month. For more information please contact Eva Dong at ecdong1@gmail.com.

Tuesday, September 24: National Voter Registration Day.

Tuesday, September 24, 6:30 p.m.: Legislative District 9 meeting, at the Water of Life Metropolitan Community Church, 3269 N. Mountain Avenue, Tucson. Meet the fourth Tuesday of each month. For more information please contact Kim Holoway at kimholaway@gmail.com.

Thursday, September 26 – Sunday, September 29: Cochise County Fair, at the Cochise County Fair Grounds, 3677 N. Leslie Canyon Road, Douglas.

Thursday, September 26, 6:00 p.m.: Pima County Democratic Party Labor Caucus meeting, at Pima County Democratic Party HQ, 4639 E. 1st Street, Tucson.

Thursday, September 26, 6:00 p.m.: Casa Grande Democrats meeting, at Bedillon’s Restaurant (Adobe Room), 800 N. Park Avenue, Casa Grande. Meet the fourth Thursday of each month. For more information please contact Jack Guthrie at democratsofcasagrande@gmail.com and Like Us on Facebook.

Saturday, September 28, 10:00 a.m.: Northern Cochise County Democratic Club meeting. Meeting locations rotate between Benson and Wilcox. For more information please contact Kathy Suagee at soprano_58@hotmail.com. Visit our web page Northern Cochise County Democrats.

Saturday, September 28, 10:00 a.m.: Save Our Schools Arizona Townhall in Kingman, at the Kingman Regional Medical Center, 3269 Stockton Hill Road, Kingman. “Have a question about Arizona’s public education funding crisis you’ve been dying to ask? Have an idea about supporting public schools that you’d like to share? Join us this fall for a series of SOSAZ Townhalls where we’ll discuss the issues, share insights, and collect feedback about what it takes to truly support Arizona’s 1.1 million public school families, our economy and our future.” For more information see our Facebook page.

Saturday, September 28, 11:00 a.m.: Tucson Pride Parade 2019. Step off at 11:00 a.m. at Reid Park, 22nd Street (at Alvernon Way) in Tucson.

Saturday, September 28, Noon: 42nd Annual Pride in The Desert, at Reid Park, 22nd Street (at Alvernon Way) in Tucson. See Pride In The Desert 2019.

Saturday, September 28, 2:00 p.m.: Legislative District 11 meeting, at the Wheeler, Taft, Abbett Library, 7800 N. Schisler Drive, Tucson. Meet the fourth Saturday of each month. For more information please contact Steve Witthoeft at sdwitt77@gmail.com.

Saturday, September 28, 3:00 p.m.:  San Tan Oktoberfest, at Dr AJ Chandler Park, 178 E. Commonwealth Avenue, Chandler. Typically includes beer, brats, live music/polka, stein races, keg rolling, tricycle races, keg contest, bratwurst eating contests and a beer pong tournament. Admission $12-$15.

Sunday, September 29: Rosh Hashanah begins.

Sunday, September 29, 3:00 p.m.: Marana Democrats meeting, at the Continental Reserve Plaza, 8333 N. Silverbell Road, Tucson. For more information please contact Buddy Gill at maranadems@gmail.com or (408) 806-2036.

Thursday, October 3, 10:00 a.m.: Save Our Schools Arizona Townhall – West Valley, at Desert Sage Elementary School, 4035 W. Alameda Road, Glendale. “Have a question about Arizona’s public education funding crisis you’ve been dying to ask? Have an idea about supporting public schools that you’d like to share? Join us this fall for a series of SOSAZ Townhalls where we’ll discuss the issues, share insights, and collect feedback about what it takes to truly support Arizona’s 1.1 million public school families, our economy and our future.” For more information see our Facebook page.

Friday, October 4 – Sunday, October 6: Rex Allen Days. The Town of Willcox celebrates the music and life of hometown hero, the actor/singing cowboy Rex Allen, with a rodeo, parade, dances, and cowboy poetry readings.

Friday, October 4 – Sunday, October 27: Arizona State Fair, at the Arizono State Fair Grounds, 1826 W. McDowell Road, Phoenix.

Saturday, October 5, 11:00 a.m.: Flagstaff Oktoberfest, at Wheeler Park, 212 W. Aspen Avenue, Flagstaff. The event supports the Flagstaff Sunrise Lions Club. Live polka music, German beer, and free root beer floats for kids in the root beer garden. Contests for yodeling, costume, brat eating and beer hoisting.

Thursday, October 10 – Sunday, October 13: Graham County Fair, at the Graham County Fairgrounds, 527 E. Armory Road, Safford.

31st annual AIDSWALK Tucson

Sunday, October 13, 7:00 a.m.: 31st annual AIDSWALK Tucson, starts at the Joel D. Valdez Main Library – Jacome Plaza – in Downtown Tucson. Fundraiser for the care services, prevention programs, and LGBTQ initiatives of the Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation. We can’t do any of this without the generous support of our walkers, their furry friends, our sponsors, and donors. And of course, the dedication of 300 volunteers who help to make this event possible! REGISTER HERE.

Saturday, October 19, 10:00 a.m.: Save Our Schools Arizona Townhall in Flagstaff,  at Coconino High School, 2801 N. Izabel Street, Flagstaff. “Have a question about Arizona’s public education funding crisis you’ve been dying to ask? Have an idea about supporting public schools that you’d like to share? Join us this fall for a series of SOSAZ Townhalls where we’ll discuss the issues, share insights, and collect feedback about what it takes to truly support Arizona’s 1.1 million public school families, our economy and our future.” For more information see our Facebook page.

Sunday, October 27, 9:00 a.m.: Fall Cyclovia Tucson. Details TBA.

Thursday, October 31: Halloween.

Tuesday, November 5: General Election for City of Tucson offices: Mayor and City Council Ward 1, 2, and 4.