Political Calendar: Week of December 14, 2014

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Political Calendar for the Week of December 14, 2014:

Sunday, December 14, 6:00 p.m.: Legislative District 11 Holiday Party, at Vero Amore, Dove Mountain, 12130 N. Dove Mountain Blvd. (Marana). For all LD-11 PCs and family, friends, AND for all LD-11 supporters! For more information please call (520) 395-0204.

Monday, December 15, Noon: Democrats of Greater Tucson luncheon, Dragon’s View Restaurant (400 N. Bonita, South of St. Mary’s Road between the Freeway and Grande Avenue, turn South at Furr’s Cafeteria), buffet lunch costs $8.50. Featured speaker is Matt Lowen, Associate Director American Friends Service Committee, update on “Operation Streamline” (mass hearings for deportations) in Tucson. DGT will be on holiday break December 22 and 29. See you next year!

Monday, December 15: Bill of Rights Day. On December 15, 1791, Amendments One–Ten became part of the U.S. Constitution.

Tuesday, December 16 (sundown) – Wednesday, December 24: Chanukah begins.

Tuesday, December 16, 11:00 a.m.: Democratic Women of Southeastern Arizona meeting, at the Pueblo del Sol Country Club, on St. Andrews Drive in Sierra Vista. Guest Speaker is Stan Garner, Director, St. Vincent de Paul Community Food Bank. Donate to the Community Food Bank and learn more about our community needs. The cost of the luncheon is $15.00. For reservations, please contact Kathy Marvin, President of the DWSEA through email at kathleencrafts@gmail.com or by telephone at (520) 803-6697.

Tuesday, December 16, 12:30 p.m.: Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick’s thank you tour, at Porter’s Cafe, 404. W. Main Street, Superior, AZ. Come and meet Ann as she tours her district thanking voters for their support. She’ll share what’s going on in Washington and plans for the upcoming year. This is NOT a fundraiser

Tuesday, December 16, 6:30 p.m.: [Note: meeting cancelled] Legislative District 9 meeting, at Northwest Medical Center, La Paloma Urgent Care Community Classroom, 4001 E. Sunrise Drive. For more information please contact Brian Clymer at brianclymer@yahoo.com or (520) 297-3539.

Tuesday, December 16, 6:30 p.m.: Oracle Democrats meeting, at the Oracle Fire Department, 1475 W. American Avenue (Oracle). For more information please contact Renee Barbaree at reba520@q.com or (520) 896-9054.

Wednesday, December 17, 5:30 p.m.: Pinal County Democratic Party Biennial Reorganization Meeting, at Pinal County Democratic Party HQ, 350 N. Main Street (Florence). Pot Luck social at 5:30 p.m,, business meeting at 7:00 p.m. This month’s meeting will be for election of new officers and State Committee members. All PCs are encouraged to and vote to reorganize the county party. Only elected PCs are eligible to vote. Guest speaker from the Arizona legislature to give us a prevue of the next session. For more information please contact Henry Wade at hsefndr@aol.com or (602) 619-4440.

Wednesday, December 17, 6:30 p.m.: [Note: meeting cancelled] Legislative District 10 meeting, at Pima County Democratic Party HQ, 4639 E. 1st Street (one block South of Speedway and West of Swan). For more information lease contact Rob Selby at r_ybles@hotmail.com or (520) 790-3024.

Thursday, December 18, 8:00 a.m.: Democrats of the Red Rocks Monthly Breakfast, at the Olde Sedona Family Restaurant Bar & Grill, 1405 W. Highway 89A (Sedona), Breakfast is $12, includes buffet and gratuity. Breakfast at 8:00 program at 8;30 a.m. For more information please contact info@democratsoftheredrocks.org or (928) 203-5858.

Thursday, December 18, 6:00 p.m.: Casa Grande Democrats meeting, at BeDillon’s (Adobe Room), 800 N. Park Avenue, Casa Grande, AZ.  Monthly meeting and Christmas Party. There is a $5 donation. Come for dinner at 6:00 or the meeting/party which starts at 6:30. Please bring a non-perishable food item for donation to a local food pantry. Bring a friend and meet local Democrats and talk issues and community needs for action. For more information please contact Jack Guthrie at democratsofcasagrande@gmail.com and Like Us on Facebook.

Friday, December 19, 5;30 p.m.: Pima County Democratic Party Holiday Party, at Pima County Democratic Party HQ, 4639 E. 1st Street (one block South of Speedway and West of Swan). Potluck; bring your favorite dish, holiday dessert, or non-alcoholic beverage to share. Bring your family members and loved ones. For more information please call (520) 326-3716.

Friday, December 19: Yavapai County Democratic Party and the Democratic Women of the Prescott Area Holiday Party, at the StoneRidge Golf Course Grille, 1600 Bluff Top Drive, Prescott Valley. Music by “sister Mary” at 5:00 PM. Dinner with all the trimmings at 6 PM: Prime Rib or Roast Turkey Buffet, mashed potatoes with turkey gravy, roasted red potatoes, roasted winter vegetables, salad, rolls, coffee and tea, dessert trays with carrot and chocolate cakes and cookies! Wine and Beer from the Cash Bar. Silent auction, door prizes, raffles! $40.00 per person- same as last year! Please Confirm your reservation!PLEASE Make your check out to DWPA mail to: Joyce Arnold, 1847 Boardwalk Ave, Prescott AZ 86301. Firm Deadline for reservation is December 12th, 2014. For more information please call (928) 541-0413.

Saturday, December 20, 11:00 a.m.: Somerton Tamale Festival, in Somerton, AZ. Come and enjoy one of the best food festivals in the region. Over 25,000 attendees, 40 different tamale vendors, and great family fun!

Special Announcements:

DCSRA 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. 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 Pam Duchaine at pamduchaine@gmail.com

Drinking Liberally

Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m.: Drinking Liberally. Location TBA. An informal, inclusive progressive social group, and lively discussion. Contact: www.livingliberallytucson.org.

Monday, December 22, 6:00 p.m.: Legislative District 3 meeting, at the Joel Valdez Main Library, 101 N. Stone Avenue (parking under the library). For more information please call (520) 662-2597.

Wednesday, December 25: Christmas Day.

Thursday,December 25, 3:00 p.m.: NO MEETING. Sunflower Democrats meeting, at (New Location) the Continental Reserve Urgent Care meeting room, 8333 N. Silverbell Road (on the southwest corner of Silverbell Road and Continental Reserve Loop). For more information please contact Buddy Gill at buddygill@comcast.net.

Thursday, December 25, 7:00 p.m.: NO MEETING. Heritage Highlands/Dove Mountain Democrats meeting, at the Heritage Highlands Clubhouse, 4949 West Heritage Club Boulevard (Marana). For more information please contact Dick Reddy at (520) 579-9460 Richard.Reddy@fredonia.edu.

Sunday, December 28, 2:00 p.m.: Legislative District 11 meeting, at the Mountain Vista Unitarian Universalist Church, 3601 W. Cromwell Drive (Tucson). For more information please contact Tom Cuevas at (520) 440-5458. Find us at www.AZLD11Dems.org.

Tuesday, December 30, 11:30 a.m.: Blue Tuesday Luncheon Forum, at the Starfire Golf Club, 11500 N. Hayden (Scottsdale). If you want lunch, you must RSVP so we can order for you! Email jctillotson@msn.com. $20 – cash only – at the door! (If you RSVP, and then find you can’t make it, PLEASE LET US KNOW, or we’ll have to pay for your uneaten lunch!) Blue Tuesday Luncheon Forum | Facebook

Wednesday, December 31, 2:00 p.m.: Vizio Fiesta Bowl, at the University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, AZ.

2015

Thursday, January 1: New Year’s Day.

Saturday, January 10, 9:00 a.m.: Pima County Democratic Party Biennial Reorganization Meeting. Election of County Party officers. Details TBA.

Monday, January 12: Opening Day of the Arizona legislature. “No man’s life, liberty or property are safe while the legislature is in session.” – Mark Twain. That goes double for women and children in Arizona.

Monday, January 19: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Saturday, January 24, 9:00 a.m.: Arizona Democratic Party Biennial Reorganization Meeting in Phoenix. Election of State Party officers. Details TBA.

Sunday, January 25, 6:00 p.m.: 2015 NFL Pro Bowl, at the University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, AZ. Fans interested in purchasing Pro Bowl game tickets may go to NFL.com/probowl for more information.

Sunday, February 1, Time TBD: Superbowl XLIX at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, AZ . Tickets are by lottery to season ticket holders.

Saturday, February 14: Valentine’s Day, Arizona Statehood Day.

The Wingspan Dinner: Celebrating legalized Love

Saturday, February 14, 5:30 p.m.: The Wingspan Dinner: Celebrating legalized Love, at the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, 7000 N. Resort Drive (Tucson). Tickets are $125 if purchased before January 15, 2015; $145 for all tickets after January 15, 2015. 5:30 p.m. Registration/Silent Auction, 6;30 p.m. Dinner, 7:00 p.m. Community Awards, 7:30 p.m. Keynote Address, 8:30 p.m. Comedian, 9:30 p.m. closing. PURCHASE TICKETS by following this Link!

Arizona List 11th Annual Celebration

Saturday, March 7: Arizona List 11th Annual Celebration, Tucson Luncheon at the Westin La Paloma, Phoenix Happy Hour at location TBD. Keynote Speaker is former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm. She currently serves as the co-chair of Priorities USA Action and is the Director of The American Jobs Project at UC Berkeley. After leaving office, Granholm hosted Current TV’s national political analysis show “The War Room with Jennifer Granholm” and co-authored the Washington Post political bestseller, A Governor’s Story: The Fight for Jobs and America’s Economic Future. Event and VIP tables sponsorships are available. For more information or to RSVP, please contact info@arizonalist.org or (520) 327-0520.