Send notices of your events to blogforarizona@gmail.com. Editor’s Note: Due to the covid-19 coronavirus pandemic and CDC recommendations for social distancing, events are being cancelled or postponed to later dates. We are doing our best to update the calendar, but you should check with event organizers prior to attending any event to confirm the status. Some organizations are now holding virtual meetings online.
Pima County Democratic Party Signature Slam Events on Saturdays, 11:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m., at PCDP Headquarters, 4639 E. 1st Street, Tucson. Did you know that every candidate running for office must turn in a number of signatures before the deadline to qualify for the ballot? This year, candidates are in a hurry to get their signatures turned in before April 4th. Come support our Democratic candidates every Saturday morning by stopping by to either sign their nomination petitions, or sign up to circulate them among your friends and neighbors. Sign Up Link. You can also sign petitions for a number of citizens initiatives. For those of you living in other counties, check with your local county Democratic Party for similar opportunities.
Political Calendar for the Week of February 20, 2022:
February is Black History Month.
Sunday, February 20: 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games Closing Ceremony.
Monday, February 21: President’s Day, observed.
Monday, February 21: Crossover Week begins (traditionally, committee hearings are suspended this week)
Monday, February 14, Noon: Democrats of Greater Tucson ONLINE MEETING February 14: Featured speaker is Rex Scott, Pima County Supervisor, District 1. Register in advance for this zoom meeting. Meanwhile, you can also watch more than 40 Videos of Candidates and Speakers at Democrats of Greater Tucson.
Monday, February 21, 6:00 p.m.: Northern Pinal County Democrats meeting, at Mountain View Lutheran Church, 2122 S. Goldfield Road, Apache Junction. Meet the third Monday of each month. For more information please contact David Coward at dbcoward@gmail.com.
Tuesday, February 22: George Washington’s Birthday.
Tuesday, February 22, 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 Margaret Voge at margaret.voge@gmail.com.
Wednesday, February 23, 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 $17 for members and $20 for nonmembers.Reserve your spot on Actblue, Email DWPA@DWPAAZ.ORG, or call Jan at (626) 340-7060.RSVPs and credit card payment may be made through Act Blue by clicking on the link above, or at the door for those on the RSVP list by Credit Card, Check (made payable to DWPA), or with Cash. Note: Cancellations for reservations must be received 24 hours in advance! Attendees will be billed if they cancel on the day of the event.
Thursday, February 24, 9:00 a.m: Fiesta De Los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade.
Thursday, February 24, 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, February 24, 6:00 p.m.: Pima County Democratic Party Labor Caucus meeting, at Pima County Democratic Party HQ, 4639 E. 1st Street, Tucson.
Saturday, February 26: 2022 Cactus League Spring Training Games begin (if the MLBPA contract lockout is resolved).
Saturday, February 26, 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, February 26, 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.
Monday, February 28, 5:30 p.m.: Marana Democrats meeting, at the Continental Ranch Community Center, 8881 N. Coachline Blvd., Tucson. For more information please RSVP to MARANADEMOCRATS@gmail.com, or see our Facebook page.
Special Announcements:
Green Valley Democrats Current Events Discussion Group
Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m.: Green Valley Democrats fka Democratic Club of the Santa Rita Area meets on Zoom at 10:00 – 11:30. To join the Discussion Group please send your name to santaritadems@gmail.com. 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 at The Shanty, 401 E. 9th Street, Tucson. We need to know by the morning of each meeting approximately how many folks will attend. 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).
Monday, February 28, 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, March 1: Mardis Gras.
Tuesday, March 1, 6:00 p.m.: State of The Union Speech.
LWVGT 9th Annual Issues & Eggs Breakfast Forum
Friday, March 4, 8:00 a.m.:Issues & Eggs Breakfast Forum has been hosted by the League of Women Voters of Greater Tucson. Featured local panelists engaging our audience on topics of importance to our community and providing meet-and-greet opportunities for league members, interested persons and community and business leaders. Until the pandemic forced us to go online, it was an in-person public forum, preceded by breakfast. Our format is again this year an online event. Click HERE to register. Inactive or Non-Member Individual Donation $25.00, Sponsor – Gold $1,500.00, Sponsor – Silver $1,000.00, Sponsor – Supporting $500.00.
Saturday, March 5: Beginning of Filing Period for Traditionally Funded Candidates.
Saturday, March 5, 10:00 a.m.: Legislative District 2 meeting. In person meetings on hold for now. They will be conducted remotely at the regular time. Please contact us at legdist2dems@gmail.com for info.
Saturday, March 5, 11:00 a.m.: Greater Huachuca Area Democrats virtual meeting on Zoom. For more information please contact newghadc@yahoo.com.
Arizona List 18th Annual Celebration
Saturday, March 5, 2:00 p.m.: Arizona List 18th Annual Celebration, at The Loft Theater in Tucson and Harkins Theater on Camelview at Fashion Square Mall, with special guest, Co-Founder of Supermajority and Co-Chair of American Bridge Cecile Richards! If you aren’t able to join us in-person, you can still be a part of the celebration over zoom! RSVP HERE today to save yourself a seat for our biggest event of the year! Interested in becoming a sponsor? Sponsor the Annual Event and come with a group of friends! Contact our Membership Outreach Director Julee Dawson at (520) 808-8558 or by email at julee@arizonalist.org to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.
Monday, March 7, 6:30 p.m.: Pima County Democratic Party executive committee meeting.
Tuesday, March 8: International Women’s Day.
Tuesday, March 8, 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, March 8, 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, March 8, 5:00 p.m.: Democrats of the Picture Rocks meeting, via zoom. Meet the second Tuesday of each month. Contact us by email at dems4prandav@gmail.com for more information.
Wednesday, March 9, 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, March 10 – Sunday, March, 12: La Paz County Fair.
Thursday, March 10, 5:30 p.m.: Pima County Democratic Party Nucleus Club meeting, at the DoubleTree – Reid Park Hotel, 445 S. Alvernon Way, 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 Nucleus Club at Pima County Democratic Headquarters (520) 326-3716.
Thursday, March 10, 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, March 10, 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.
Friday, March 11 – Sunday, March 13 (and Friday, March 17- Sunday, March 20): 32nd Annual Chandler Ostrich Festival.
Saturday, March 12, 9:30 a.m.: Tanque Verde Valley Democrats meeting, at Risky Business, 8848 E. Tanque Verde Road. Usually meet the second Saturday of each month. For more information visit our web site. Tanque Verde Valley Democratic Club.
Saturday, March 12, 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, March 12, 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, March 12 – Sunday, March 13: Tucson Festival of Books at the University of Arizona Mall.
Saturday, March 12, 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, March 12, 3:00 p.m.: Green Valley Democrats fka 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). Register to join via Zoom (will activate 10 minutes before meeting). Featured speaker is Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos and County Attorney Laura Conover. For more information please see our Facebook page or greenvalleydemocrats.org.
Sunday, March 13: Daylight Savings Time begins (check your television schedule).
Monday, March 14, 6:30 p.m.: Legislative District 4 meeting, at Total Wine & More, 1416 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. Meet the second Monday of each month. For more information please visit our Facebook page or at www.ld4dems.org.
Monday, March 14, 6:30 p.m.: Democrats of Oro Valley meeting, at the Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive, Oro valley. Meet the second Monday of each month. Arrive at 6:15 to socialize a little before the 6:30 pm meeting. For more information see our Facebook page or demsov.org.
Monday, March 14, 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 see our Facebook page.
Tuesday, March 15, 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, March 16 – Sunday, March 20: Pinal County Fair.
Wednesday, March 16, 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, March 16, 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 Rosita’s Place, 2310 E. McDowell Road, Phoenix. For more information see our Facebook page.
Wednesday, March 16, 6:30 p.m.: Legislative District 10 meeting, at the 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 see our web site or contact Rebecca Crow at rebeccaacrow@gmail.com.
Wednesday, March 16, 6:30 p.m.: Copa City Democrats meeting, location varies. For more information please contact Constance Jackson at jcksconniejean@aol.com.
Thursday, March 17: St. Patrick’s Day.
Thursday, March 17, 8:00 a.m.: Democrats of the Red Rocks breakfast, at Old Sedona Family Restaurant Bar & Grill, 1405 W. Hwy. 89A, Sedona. 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.
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona Spring Breakfast
Thursday, March 17, 8:00 a.m.: Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona Spring Breakfast, “Abortion is Essential” with special guest Angela Davis, at the Tucson Convention Center Grand Ballroom, 260 S. Church Avenue, Tucson. Join us and special guest Dr. Angela Davis in our continued efforts to ensure all Arizonans can make informed decisions and access the health care they deserve. Meet our new CEO, Brittany Fonteno, and hear from expert speakers and elected officials about how Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona (PPAA) is moving the fight for reproductive freedom and abortion access forward in 2022 and how you can be a part of this historic and momentous movement. Purchase tickets for Tucson Breakfast.
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona Spring Luncheon
Thursday, March 17, Noon: Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona Spring Breakfast, “Abortion is Essential” with special guest Angela Davis, at the Arizona Biltmore – Frank Lloyd Wright Ballroom, 2400 E. Missouri Avenue, Phoenix.Join us and special guest Dr. Angela Davis in our continued efforts to ensure all Arizonans can make informed decisions and access the health care they deserve. Meet our new CEO, Brittany Fonteno, and hear from expert speakers and elected officials about how Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona (PPAA) is moving the fight for reproductive freedom and abortion access forward in 2022 and how you can be a part of this historic and momentous movement. Purchase tickets for Phoenix Luncheon.
Saturday, March 19, 10:00 a.m.: 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.
Monday, March 21, 6:00 p.m.: Northern Pinal County Democrats meeting, at Mountain View Lutheran Church, 2122 S. Goldfield Road, Apache Junction. Meet the third Monday of each month. For more information please contact David Coward at dbcoward@gmail.com.
Tuesday, March 22, 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 Margaret Voge at margaret.voge@gmail.com.
Wednesday, March 23, 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 $17 for members and $20 for nonmembers.Reserve your spot on Actblue, Email DWPA@DWPAAZ.ORG, or call Jan at (626) 340-7060.RSVPs and credit card payment may be made through Act Blue by clicking on the link above, or at the door for those on the RSVP list by Credit Card, Check (made payable to DWPA), or with Cash. Note: Cancellations for reservations must be received 24 hours in advance! Attendees will be billed if they cancel on the day of the event.
Thursday, March 24, 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, March 24, 6:00 p.m.: Pima County Democratic Party Labor Caucus meeting, at Pima County Democratic Party HQ, 4639 E. 1st Street, Tucson.
Friday, March 25: Last day for a bill to get out of committees in its crossover house.
Saturday, March 26, 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, March 26, 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.
Sunday, March 27, 9:00 a.m.: Cyclovia Tucson returns, Downtown – South Tucson bicycle route. “Join us for our reunion in-person event connecting downtown with the City of South Tucson along a five-mile loop of car-free streets.”
Monday, March 28, 5:30 p.m.: Marana Democrats meeting, at the Continental Ranch Community Center, 8881 N. Coachline Blvd., Tucson. For more information please RSVP to MARANADEMOCRATS@gmail.com, or see our Facebook page.
Monday, March 28, 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, March 29 – Sunday, April 3: Yuma County Fair.
Thursday, March 31: César Chávez Day.
Thursday, March 31: Opening Day of MLB 2022 season (All 30 teams playing).
Friday, April 1 – Sunday, April 3: 4th Avenue Spring Street Fair, Tucson.
Friday April 1 – Sunday, April 3: NCAA Women’s Basketball Final Four from the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Saturday April 2 – Monday April 4: NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four from Caesar’s Superdome in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Monday, April 4, 5:00 p.m.: Close of Candidate Petition Filing Period for All Candidates.
Wednesday, April 6 – Sunday, April 10: Maricopa County Fair.
Friday, April 8 -Sunday, April 10: Tombstone’s Annual Rose Festival.
Friday, April 15: MLB Jackie Robinson Day (All 30 teams playing).
Friday, April 15: Passover begins.
Firday, April 15 – Sunday, April 17: U of A Spring Fling, tentative dates TBA.
Sunday, April 17: Easter Sunday.
Monday, April 18: Tax Day.
Thursday, April 21- Sunday, May 1: Pima County Fair.
Friday, April 22: Earth Day.
Saturday, April 23: 100th Day of Legislative Session (they will not be done).
Saturday, April 23, 9:00 a.m.: Earth Day Festival 2022, at the Tucson Children’s Museum. For Earth Day 2022, Envision Tucson Sustainable Festival will partner with Children’s Museum Tucson for the annual Earth Day event. This will be held Saturday, April 23, from 9 am to 1 pm, spreading from the Children’s Museum campus across 6th Avenue and extending through Armory Park.
Wednesday, April 27 – Sunday, May 1: Verde Valley Fair.
Thursday, April 28: Holocuast Remembrance Day.
Saturday, May 2: West End Fair in Sierra Vista.
Sunday, May 8: Mother’s Day.
Saturday, May 21: Armed Forces Day.
Monday, May 30: Memorial Day.
Tuesday, June 14: Flag day.
Monday July 4: Independence Day.
Tuesday, July 5: Voter registration deadline for primary election.
Wednesday, July 6: Early voting in primary election begins, mail-in ballots mailed.
Friday, July 22: Deadline to request a mail-in ballot for primary election.
Tuesday, August 2: Primary Election.
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