Political Calendar: Week of January 28, 2018

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Political Calendar for the Week of January 28, 2018:

Sunday, January 28 2:00 p.m.: LD 10 “How to Make Your Voices Heard” Workshop, at the Murphy-Wilmot Library, 530 N. WilmotRoad, Tucson. Learn about lawmaking and how you can influence the legislative process. Senator David Bradley and Rep Kirsten Engel will present the first part ( 2-3 p.m.) and Meg Pradelt will do a hands-on RTS (Request to Speak) training after the break (3-4 p.m.)   Bring a laptop/tablet if possible. It is suggested you set up a RTS account ahead of time either through the Tucson Legislative Office (400 W. Congress Street, Suite 201, 1-800-352-8404) or Sign Up for Request to Speak.

Sunday, January 28, 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.

Sunday, January 28, 4:30 p.m.: Democrats of The Red Rocks Annual Meeting, at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 100 Arroyo Pinion Drive, Sedona. It will be a pot luck so bring a main dish, salad, or dessert. Come and learn about other upcoming events, meet many candidates, and elect the DORR Board of Directors for 2018. For more information please contact info@democratsoftheredrocks.org or (928) 212-1357.

Sunday, January 28, 8:00 p.m.: Laughing Liberally Tucson returns to lampoon the national, state and local political scene. Come out and enjoy Tucson’s best and brightest comics as we try our best to save democracy…one laugh at a time. it’s FUN… it’s FREE… New Location: The Flycatcher, 340 E 6th Street (at 4th Avenue), Tucson. Usually the last Sunday every month.

Monday, January 29, 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). New price: buffet lunch is $10.00 cash, $12 credit; just a drink is $3.50. Featured speaker is CD2 congressional candidate Billy Kovacs. Next Week: Monica Bauer on “Hope for the future of our party: a politicalscientist’s view.”

Monday, January 29, Noon: Democratic Club of the Santa Rita Area PC Basics class, 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). This class offers you the tools and methods to connect with your Democratic and left-leaning neighbors to build the party and turn out the vote, so we can elect Democrats at every level. Please RSVP to https://m.bpt.me/event/3225777.

Tuesday, January 30, 5:30 p.m.: Mi Familia Vota Volunteer & Voter Registration Training and State of the Union Watch Party, at 877 S. Alvernon Way, Tucson. Please join us for a volunteer and voter registration training! We will have valuable information provided to us by the Pima County Recorder’s office on best practises for collecting voter registrations. There will also be a sign up sheet of our sites and locations which we have established through out the community and we need your help to ensure we continue to register new voters in Tucson. For more information see https://www.facebook.com/events/164765207498479/.

Tuesday, January 30, 7:00 p.m.: State of the Union Address.

Wednesday, January 31: Early voting begins in CD 8 Special Election Primary.

Thursday, February 1 – Sunday, February 4: Tohono O’Odham 80th Annual Rodeo and Fair, at the Eugene P. Tashquinth Sr. Livestock Complex located three (3) miles west of Sells, Arizona along State Route 86.

Saturday, February 3, 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, February 3, 10:00 a.m.: Legislative District 2 meeting, at the DCSRA Headquarters, Continental Shopping Plaza, 240 W. Continental Road (exit 63), Green Valley (Room 203 meeting room). For more information please contact Linda Laird at clproducts@gmail.com or (520) 393-0623.

February 3, 1:00 p.m.: Defending Democracy at the State Legislature Workshop sponsored by Arizona Advocacy Network, at the YWCA, 525 N. Bonita Avenue, Tucson.  Join the Arizona Advocacy Network Foundation for a training session on how to defend democracy and have your voice heard at the State Capitol. We will be covering how to use the Request to Speak system, the Arizona legislative process, and answering all of your questions about the legislative session. Please RSVP at: azadvocacy.org/rsvp.

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 Tucson, at Ermanos Back Room, 220 N. 4th Avenue, 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, good wine and beer, and good food. 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). There’s some street parking, a parking lot across the street, and the streetcar stops outside their door.

Sunday, February 4, 4:30 p.m.: Superbowl LII, at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN. Philadelphia Eagles v. New England Patriots.

Monday, February 5, 6:30 p.m.: Pima County Democratic Party Executive Committee Meeting.

Wednesday, February 7, 9:30 a.m.: League of Women Voter Day at the Arizona Capitol. Join other League members from all over this state to: learn more about the League’s priorities in 2018, hear from Legislators about their plans for the Legislative session, meet with your individual legislators, stand up and be introduced in the AZ House and Senate Chambers and explore the capitol. The day will start at 9:30 a.m. with coffee etc., include lunch and end with a chance to share your conversations with your legislators/your impressions of the day with the other League members.” Legislative Day. Members need to RSVP to the LWVGT office as soon as possible. The cost is $10/person to cover lunch and materials. Members are asked to visit their own legislators after lunch. There will be talking points available for the discussion. We will be carpooling.

Wednesday, February 7, 5:30 p.m.: Graham County Democratic Party meeting, at Graham County Chamber of Commerce, 820 W. Main Street, Safford. Meet the first Wednesday of each month. For more information please contact Becky Fox at beckyfox@cableone.net.

Thursday, February 8, 5:30 p.m.: Pima County Democratic Party Nucleus Club meeting, at the Viscount Suite Hotel, 4855 E. Broadway Blvd. Featured speaker is January Contreras, candidate for Attorney General. Meet the second Thursday of each month. For more information please contact Ash Silverburg at (520) 326-3716.

Thursday, February 8, 5:30 p.m.: Congressman Raul Grijalva’s Valentines for Veterans event. For the past four years, our District office has hosted a Valentines for Veterans drive with local elementary schools. This year in addition to hundreds of students participating, we want to invite our entire community to join us in making Valentine’s Day cards as a simple gesture to say thank you to the men and women who serve our nation. Please RSVP on our Facebook event page or by calling (520) 622-6788 so that we’ll know how many arts & crafts materials we’ll need to provide. Feel free to bring any children, family, or friends!

Thursday, February 8, 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.

Thursday, February 8, 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.

Friday, February 9, 11:30 a.m.: Tucson Urban League sponsors the Drum Major Award Luncheon, at the Desert Diamond Casino, 7350 S. Nogales Hwy., Tucson. For more information please contact www.tucsonurbanleague.org or (520) 791-9522, ext. 2235.

Friday, February 9 – Sunday, February 25: PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea.

Saturday, February 10, 9:30 a.m.: Tanque Verde Valley Democrats meeting, at Risky Business, 8848 E. Tanque Verde Road. Annual election of our officers and board members. Usually meet the second Saturday of each month. For more information visit our web site. Tanque Verde Valley Democratic Club.

Saturday, February 10, 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, February 10, 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, February 10, 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, February 10, 1:00 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).  For more information please contact (520) 838-0590.

Mohave County Democratic Party’s Lincoln-Obama Dinner

Saturday, February 10, 5:00 p.m.: Mohave County Democratic Party’s Lincoln-Obama Dinner, at Quality Inn $ Suites, 271 Lake Havasu Avenue, Lake Havasu City. No host bar. Choice of prime rib or salmon. Music by Gateway Band.Guest speakers. Tickets are $45 per person. For more information and to RSVP call (928) 279-5720.

Monday, February 12: Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday.

Monday, February 12, 7:00 p.m.: Democrats of Oro Valley meeting, at the Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive (SE corner at La Cañada). Meet the second Monday of each month. For more information please contact Mike Dayton at teachers12@msn.com or (520) 742-3774, or visit our web site http://www.demsov.org/.

Monday, February 12, 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, February 13: Mardis Gras.

Tuesday, February 13 – Thursday, February 15: Pitchers and catchers report to MLB Cactus League Spring training.

Tuesday, February 13, 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, February 13, 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, February 13, 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, February 14: Valentine’s Day and Arizona Statehood Day.

L.O.V.E. (Lifting Our Voices for Education) Rallies

Wednesday, February 14, 4:00 p.m.: L.O.V.E. (Lifting Our Voices for Education) Rally, sponsored by AZ Schools Now and Arizona Education Association, at Rincon University High School, 421 N. Arcadia Avenue, Tucson. Celebrate statehood day with AZ Schools Now as we Lift Our Voices for Education! We’ll have speakers, a marching band, Valentine’s for legislators and more. Join your fellow education advocates as we show our L.O.V.E. for Arizona’s public schools! RSVP through the “tickets” link for this free event at https://www.facebook.com/events/717820805083274/.

Wednesday, February 14, 4:00 p.m.: L.O.V.E. (Lifting Our Voices for Education) Rally, sponsored by AZ Schools Now and Arizona Education Association, at the Arizona State Capitol, 1700 W. Washington Streeet, Phoenix. Celebrate statehood day with AZ Schools Now as we Lift Our Voices for Education! We’ll have speakers, a marching band, Valentine’s for legislators and more. Join your fellow education advocates as we show our L.O.V.E. for Arizona’s public schools! RSVP through the “tickets” link for this free event at https://www.facebook.com/events/1591542294272559/.

Thursday, February 15, 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 $12, includes buffet breakfast and gratuity. Doors open at 8:00 a.m. Please RSVP to (928) 274-6541.

Friday, February 16: Chinese New Year, year of the dog.

Saturday, February 17, 3:00 p.m.: Democratic Club of the Santa Rita Area meeting at DCSRA meeting Room 203, Continental Shopping Plaza, 240 W. Continental Road (exit 63), Green Valley.

Sunday, February 18, 3:00 p.m.: Arizona Democratic Party’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Caucus Election Season Kickoff and New Year Social, at the Island Plate Lunch Hawaiian restaurant, 5575 E. River Road (at Craycroft), #141, Tucson. Join the AZ Asian American Pacific Islander Democratic Caucus to kick off the 2018 Election Season in conjunction with the start of the Lunar New Year. Enjoy delicious food, meet local Democratic candidates and learn about important issues.This is a FREE event, but an RSVP is appreciated! Please RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/events/1561942400549342/ or call (520) 309-6114.”

Monday, February 19: Presidents Day observed.

Tuesday, February 20, 11:00 a.m.: Democratic Women of Southeastern Arizona meeting, at the Pueblo del Sol Country Club, on St. Andrews Drive in Sierra Vista. Meet the third Tuesday of each month. 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. Visit our web page.Democratic Women of Southeastern Arizona.

Wednesday, February 21, 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, February 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, February 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, February 21, 6:30 p.m.: Legislative District 10 meeting at Pima County Democratic Party HQ, 4639 E. 1st Street (one block South of Speedway and West of Swan). 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 Cecilia Aros Hunter at hunter.cecilia@yahoo.com.

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

Thursday, February 22: George Washington’s birthday.

Thursday, February 22, 9:00 a.m.: TUCSON RODEO PARADE. Over 200 non-motorized floats are on display along the one and one-half mile parade route beginning at Park Ave. and Ajo Way, proceeding south on Park to Irvington Rd. Tickets for Grandstand seating at Irvington and South 6th Ave, $10 adults, $5 kids under 13. Call (520) 294-1280 for grandstand tickets.

Thursday, February 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.

Saturday, February 24, 10:00 a.m.: LD 10 Town Hall, at the Eckstrom-Columbus Library, 4350 E. 22nd Street, Tucson. State Senator David Bradley snd Reps. Kirsten Engel and Todd “Confederate” Clodfelter present an update on the legislature, followed by Q & A from constituents.

Saturday, February 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.

Saturday, February 24, 11:00 a.m.: 36th Annual Tucson Peace Fair & Music Festival, at Armory Park (new location), 221 S. 6th Avenue, Tucson. This FREE event is Arizona’s largest gathering of Peace, Justice, and Environmental groups. There will be live music, tables, food, entertainment, and children’s activities.

Saturday, February 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 Maureen Salz at legdist11dems@gmail.com. Find us at www.AZLD11Dems.org.

Sunday, February 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.

Sunday, February 25, 8:00 p.m.: Laughing Liberally Tucson returns to lampoon the national, state and local political scene. Come out and enjoy Tucson’s best and brightest comics as we try our best to save democracy…one laugh at a time. it’s FUN… it’s FREE… New Location: The Flycatcher, 340 E 6th Street (at 4th Avenue), Tucson. Usually the last Sunday every month.

Monday, February 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 Andrés Cano at andres@canoagroup.com or (520) 304-5778.

Tuesday, February 27: Special Election (Primary) for CD 8 congressional seat.

Tuesday, February 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 Brian Clymer at brianclymer@yahoo.com or (520) 297-3539.

Tuesday, February 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.

Wednesday, February 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.

Planned Parenthood of Arizona’s The Really Big Show (of Support) – Tucson

Saturday, March 3, 5:30 p.m.: Planned Parenthood of Arizona’s The Really Big Show (of Support), at the Rialto Theater, 318 E. Congress Street, Tucson. 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm VIP Reception, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Very Big Show. For tickets, click HERE.

Thursday, March 8: International Women’s Day.

Coconino County Democrtic Party’s Annual Roosevelt-Kennedy Dinner

Saturday, March 10, 5:30 p.m.: Coconino County Democrtic Party’s annual Roosevelt-Kennedy Dinner, at the Little America Hotel, 2515 E Butler Ave, Flagstaff. Keynote speaker is Jevin Hodge. Jevin is a Millennial Inspirational Speaker, noted as “America’s Leading Young Agent for Change” and author of L.Y.F.E. – Living Young Free and Extravagant. You’ll truly appreciate the energy Jevin brings to his role as Vice-Chair of the Arizona Democratic Party. Online ticket sales are now available on ActBlue.  Single tickets are $85 in advance and $100 after March 5th. Buy a table for eight for $680. Or, call the office to reserve your seats: 928-214-0393.

Saturday, March 17: St. Patrick’s Day.

I Stand With Planned Parenthood luncheon – Phoenix

Tuesday, March 27, Noon: I Stand With Planned Parenthood luncheon, at the Arizona Biltmore Resort, 2400 E. Missouri Avenue, Phoenix. individual tickets are $100 each, Tables of 10 are $1,000. Each ticket purchase includes membership in PPAA, the public policy arm of Planned Parenthood. Donations to Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona are not deductible for federal tax purposes as a charitable contribution or business expense, and may be used for political purposes, such as supporting or opposing candidates. For more information about this event, please contact degarcia@ppaz.org or (602) 263-4222. To purchase tickets, click HERE.

Wednesday, March 28: Early voting begins in CD 8 Special Election General Election.

Thursday, March 29: Opening Day of 2018 Major League Baseball season. It’s the return of a true Opening Day – all 30 teams will take to the field.

Saturday, March 31: Passover begins.

Saturday, March 31, 10:00 a.m.: LD 10 Town Hall, at the Murphy-Wilmot Library, 530 N. Wilmot Road, Tucson. State Senator David Bradley snd Reps. Kirsten Engel and Todd “Confederate” Clodfelter present an update on the legislature, followed by Q & A from constituents.

Sunday, April 1: Easter Sunday.

29th Annual LULAC Youth Leadership Conference

Friday, April 6, 8:00 a.m.: 29th Annual LULAC Youth Leadership Conference, at Pima Community College West Campus, 2202 W. Anklam Road, Tucson. The YLC strives to promote, develop, and enhance leadership skills among youth in Pima County. The philosophy behind the Youth Leadership Conference for the last 28 years has been to encourage and motivate students to remain in school, set goals and reinforce education as the key to success. Another key factor has been to expose students to an environment that fosters positive relationships among peers, teachers and the community. Register at LULAC Youth Leadership Conference.

Tuesday, April 10: Equal Pay Day.

Thursday, April 12: Holocaust Remembrance Day.

I Stand With Planned Parenthood luncheon – Flagstaff

Thursday, April 12, 6:00 p.m.: I Stand With Planned Parenthood dinner, at the High Country Conference Center, 201 W. Butler Avenue, Flagstaff. Our Keynote Speaker will be Dr. Eve Espey is the Chairperson of the Department of Ob/Gyn, Professor on the faculty of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Family Planning, and Family Planning fellowship director at the University of New Mexico. She is President Elect of the Society of Family Planning and is the Medical Advisory Committee Chair for the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy. She is the Chair of the American College of OB-GYN’s work group for Long Acting Reversible Contraception. Individual tickets are $60 each if purchased by March 26. Ticket price will increase to $75 after March 26 and will need to be purchased no later than March 30. Tables of 8 are $480. Each ticket purchase includes membership in PPAA, the public policy arm of Planned Parenthood. Donations to Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona are not deductible for federal tax purposes as a charitable contribution or business expense, and may be used for political purposes, such as supporting or opposing candidates.For more information about these event, please contact degarcia@ppaz.org or 602-263-4222. To purchase tickets, click HERE.

Saturday, April 21, 1:00 p.m.: LD 10 Town Hall, at the Himmel Park Library, 1035 N. Treat Avenue, Tucson. State Senator David Bradley snd Reps. Kirsten Engel and Todd “Confederate” Clodfelter present an update on the legislature, followed by Q & A from constituents.

Sunday, April 22: Earth Day.

Tuesday, April 24: Special Election General Election for CD 8 congressional seat.