Political Calendar: Week of October 16, 2022

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, many events are still being held virtually online. 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. 

Early Voting by mail-in ballot or in-person voting is ongoing from Wednesday, October 12 through Friday, November 4, 2022. Recommended last day to mail your ballot is Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Check your County Recorder Website for early voting locations and ballot drop off locations. For those of you in Pima County, here is the Link. Rememeber to sign, date and provide a daytime telephone number on the ballot envelope where indicated. You can track your early ballot on your County Recorder’s website.

Political Calendar for the Week of October 16, 2022:

Continuing: Friday, September 23 – Sunday, October 30: Arizona State Fair, at the Arizona State Fairgrounds, 1826 W. McDowell Road, Phoenix.

Monday, October 17, Noon: Democrats of Greater Tucson ONLINE MEETING Octobr 17:  Featured speaker is former Congressman Ron Barber on pushing back against election violence and disinformation.  Register in advance. Meanwhile, you can also watch more than 130 Videos of Candidates and Speakers at  of Greater Tucson.

Tuesday, October 18, 6:00 p.m.: LD 9 Citizens Clean Elections Debate, virtual at https://www.youtube.com/user/AZCCEC/live. Submit Debate Question.

Wednesday, October 19, 5:00 p.m.: Drinking Democratically Happy Hour, hosted by Democrtats of Greater Tucson at Brother John’s Beer, Bourbon & BBQ’s Bourbon Lounge, 1801 N. Stone Avenue, Tucson. Their Social Hour menu includes drinks and food specials. You can view the menu at their website www.brotherjohnsbbq.com. Join us for the camaraderie with the Democrats of Greater Tucson. It’s a wonderful opportunity to talk with and enjoy the company of fellow Democrats. Invite your friends! We have space reserved in the Bourbon Lounge inside and can also sit outside in the Beer Garden as the sunsets and temperatures drop. RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/drinking-democratically-happy-hour-october-19th-4-6pm-tickets-430398412237.

Wednesday, October 19, 5:00 p.m.: CD 4 Congressional Debate, Watch on AZ PBS on Arizona Horizon. Submit Debate Question.

Thursday, October 20, 10:00 a.m.: Democrats of the Red Rocks Breakfast on Zoom. Free.  Register in Advance. Meet the third Thursday of each month. Visit our web page.

Thursday, October 20, 6:30 p.m.: Yavapai County Democratic Party “Third Thursday” Zoom meeting, details TBA.

Thursday, October 20, 6:30 p.m.: DGT Salon: What now that Republicans have Destroyed Public Education in Arizona? Join our evening salonto hear:

• Moderator Kathy Ramage-White, a DGT Board Member and former teacher in TUSD.
• Dustin Williams, a Democratic who is the Pima County School Superintendent, first elected in 2020.
• Jason Freed, a math teacher in Tucson and two-term former president of the Tucson Education Association.
• Domingo DeGrazia of the AZ House representing old District 10. He was elected in 2019.

Register in advance for this Zoom meeting.

Friday, October 21 – Sunday, October 23: Helldorado Days in Tombstone.

Friday, October 21, 2:00 p.m.: Divisive Politics and American Diplomacy with Ambassador David Dunford. At a critical time for our nation and the world, the Tucson Great Decisions Association will present a Webinar on Zoom program, “Divisive Politics and American Diplomacy.” It features one of our favorite speakers, former ambassador David Dunford, and audience participation is encouraged. The program will be on Friday, October 21st at 2 PM. Registration for the webinar may be made at www.tgda.org/events. The cost is $10 and it is open to all. In this opening webinar, Ambassador David Dunford will address the linkage between our American Political Divisiveness and the challenges faced by our diplomatic services. Great Decisions is a nonpartisan discussion program about international affairs, sponsored nationally by the Foreign Policy Association, with many groups in the area coordinated by the Tucson Great Decisions Association, a volunteer nonprofit organization.

Friday, October 21, 6:00 p.m.: Gila County Democratic Party general meeting, at the Gila Dems Office, 110 E. Bonita Street, Payson, AZ. Meet the third Friday of each month. For more information please visit our web page, or Facebook Page, email us at info@gilacountyazdems.org, or call our office 928-363-1808.

Fresh Start Expo 2022 – Tucson

Saturday, October 22, 9:00 a.m.: Fresh Start Expo 2022, at the Tucson Convention Center Ballroom, 260 S. Church Avenue, Tucson. FREE parking at the TCC (paid for by the City of Tucson). FREE childcare provided by the Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona. Our mission is to create a One-Stop-Shop where our friends can access legal and practical services to help them on their way to their personal fresh start.

Services Include:
– Civil rights restoration
– Warrant resolution (misdemeanors)
– Juvenile record expungement
– Marijuana conviction expungement
– Apply for government assistance programs such as SNAP, TANF, AHCCCS, WIC
– Justice-friendly housing
– Justice-friendly employers
– Job fair hosted by Pima County One Stop
– Education opportunities
– Access to behavioral health and addiction services
– Access to basic medical services
– Clothing, haircuts, and more
– COVID vaccine clinic”

For more information visit www.freshstartint.com.

Saturday, October 22, 10:00 a.m.:  Northern Cochise County Democratic Club meeting at the Raphael-in-the-Valley Episcopal-Lutheran Church, 730 S. Hwy 80, Benson AZ.Meet the Fourth Saturday of each month. For more information please contact Kathy Suagee at soprano_58@hotmail.com. Visit our web page Northern Cochise County Democrats.

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, October 24, 6:00 p.m.: Legislative District 20 meeting. Meet the fourth Monday of each month. For more information please contact Anakarina Rodriguez, Chair at akrod520@gmail.com.

Tuesday, October 25, 4:30 p.m.: Democratic Club of the Saddlebrook Ranch meeting, at 59680 E. Robson Circle, Oracle. Meet the fourth Tuesday of each month. Pease contact Matt Nelson at SBRDems@gmail.com, or (651) 414-1334.

Tuesday, October 25, 5:30 p.m.: Legislative District 19 meeting. Meet the fourth Tuesday of each month. For more information please contact Matthew Boyd, Chair at mboyd4347@gmail.com.

Wednesday, September 21, 6:00 p.m.: Pima County Supervisor Rex Scott Town Hall, at Sabino High School, 5000 N. Bowes Road, Tucson.

Tuesday, October 25, 6:30 p.m.: Legislative District 18 meeting. Meet the fourth Tuesday of each month. For more information please contact Susan Bickel, Chair at susanbickel7@gmail.com.

Wednesday, Oxtober 26, 11:30 a.m.: Democratic Women of the Prescott Area meeting, New Time and Place! The Resort at Prescott. Details TBA. Funds raised through this event support Democratic Women of the Prescott Area. Cost of Luncheon $25.  Cancellations for reservations must be received 24 hours in advance! Attendees will be billed if they cancel on the day of the event. Meet the fourth Wednesday of each month. Visit our web page.

Thursday, October 27, 6:30 p.m.:  Casa Grande Democrats meeting. Meet via Zoom, so please call this number or send an email to this contact information to receive a registration link: (520) 251-8247 or demsofcasagrande@gmail.com. Meet the fourth Thursday of each month. Please visit our web page.

Friday, October 28: Deadline to request a mail-in ballot for primary election.

Sunday, October 30, 9:00 a.m.: Cyclovia Tucson on a brand new route! Four miles of car-free city streets will be open to people of all ages and abilities to walk, bike, roll, skate, and enjoy neighborhoods, participate in free activities, support local businesses, and connect with one another.

Monday, October 31: Halloween.

Tuesday, November 1: Recommended last day to mail your mail-in ballot.

Friday, November 4 – Sunday, November 6: 33rd Annual All Souls Procession weekend in Tucson. The All Souls Weekend hosts a myriad of events preceding the main event at 4:00 p.m on Sunday November 6, 2022.

Friday, November 4, Noon: League of Women Voters: Which Propositions are on The Ballot? Our weekly update with special guest Penny Sheoran of the League of Women Voters, who’ll talk about propositions on the 2022 ballot.” https://www.facebook.com/events/632350731682855/?ref=newsfeed.

Saturday, November 5, 11:00 a.m.: Greater Huachuca Area Democrats meeting virtual on Zoom (soon at a designated restaurant in Serra Vista). Meet the first Saturday of each month.For more information, please email newghadc@yahoo.com, or phone (520) 329-2253.

Tuesday, November 8: Election Day.

Tuesday, November 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 email us at info@democratsofrimcountry.com.

Tuesday, November 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, November 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, November 9, 6:30 p.m.: Marana Dems & Friends meeting. To request the Zoom meeting invitation send an email to: marana.demsandfriends@gmail.com. Meet the second Wednesday of each month. Visit our Facebook Page.

Wednesday, November 9, 7:00 pm.: Legislative District 21 meeting. Meet the second Wednesday of  each month. For more information, please contact Jacqui Bauer, Chair at azld21democrats@gmail.com.

Thursday, November 10: The Yuma County Democrats meet the second Thursday of every month, currently on Zoom due to the Pandemic. Meetings are open to the public. For information on how to attend sign up for our newsletter or email info@yumademocrats.com.

Thursday, November 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, November 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.

Friday, November 11: Veterans Day.

Saturday, November 12, 9:30 a.m.: Tanque Verde Democrats meeting. Usually meet the second Saturday of each month. For more information visit our web site. Tanque Verde Valley Democratic Club.

Saturday, November 12, 10:00 a.m.: Mule Mountain Democrats meeting, at the Community Y, 26 Howell Avenue, Old Bisbee. Meet the second Saturday of each month. For more information e-mail Sandy Hummingbird at sandyhummingbird@cs.com, or visit our web page Mule Mountain Democrats.

Saturday, November 12, 10:00 a.m.: Coconino County Democratic Party meeting, at the Murdoch Community Center, 203 E. Brannen Avenue, Flagstaff. Also on Zoom. Meet the second Saturday of each month. For more information please call (928) 214-0393 or email info@ccdem.org, or viit our web page coconinodemocrats.org.

Saturday, November 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, November 12, October 8, 3:00 p.m.: Green Valley Democrats fka Democratic Club of the Santa Rita Area meeting.  For more information please see our Facebook page or greenvalleydemocrats.org.

Tuesday, November 12, 6:30 p.m.: Legislative District 23 meeting. Meet the second Tuesday of each month. To access the Zoom link for these virtual meetings, please join our email list. Join us for our monthy happy hour on the last Friday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Email contact form.

Sunday, November 13, 5:00 pm.: Yavapai County Democratic Party “Second Sunday” meeting, details TBA.

Monday, November 14, 5:30 p.m.:  Legislative District 19 meeting. Meet the second Monday of each month. For more information please contact Chair Matthew Boyd at mboyd4347@gmail.com.

Monday, November 14, 6:30 p.m.: Democrats of Oro Valley meeting. Meet the second Monday of each month. For more information see our Facebook page or demsov.org.

Monday, November 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.

Thursday, November 17, 10:00 a.m.: Democrats of the Red Rocks Breakfast on Zoom. Free.  Register in Advance. Meet the third Thursday of each month. Visit our web page.

Thursday, November 17, 6:30 p.m.: Yavapai County Democratic Party “Third Thursday” Zoom meeting, details TBA.

Friday, November 18, 6:00 p.m.: Gila County Democratic Party general meeting, at the Gila Dems Office, 110 E. Bonita Street, Payson, AZ. Meet the third Friday of each month. For more information please visit our web page, or Facebook Page, email us at info@gilacountyazdems.org, or call our office 928-363-1808.

Saturday, November 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.

Saturday, November 19, 1:00 p.m.: San Tan Valley Democrats meeting, meet virtually. Meet the third Saturday of each month. Please email group for details: chair@stvdems.com, or phone: 480-630-9092.

Saturday, November 19, 1:30 p.m.: Copa City Democrats meeting. Meetings are every third Saturday of the month. Receive the link through Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/2963579027298825, or email Tony at comedyschools@hotmail.com.

Tuesday, November 22, 4:30 p.m.: Democratic Club of the Saddlebrook Ranch meeting, at 59680 E. Robson Circle, Oracle. Meet the fourth Tuesday of each month. Pease contact Matt Nelson at SBRDems@gmail.com, or (651) 414-1334.

Tuesday, November 22, 5:30 p.m.: Legislative District 19 meeting. Meet the fourth Tuesday of each month. For more information please contact Matthew Boyd, Chair at mboyd4347@gmail.com.

Tuesday, November 22, 6:30 p.m.: Legislative District 18 meeting. Meet the fourth Tuesday of each month. For more information please contact Susan Bickel, Chair at susanbickel7@gmail.com.

Wednesday,November 23, 11:30 a.m.: Democratic Women of the Prescott Area meeting, New Time and Place! The Resort at Prescott. Details TBA. Funds raised through this event support Democratic Women of the Prescott Area. Cost of Luncheon $25.  Cancellations for reservations must be received 24 hours in advance! Attendees will be billed if they cancel on the day of the event. Meet the fourth Wednesday of each month. Visit our web page.

Thursday, November 24: Thanksgiving Day.

Thursday, November 24, 6:30 p.m.: [Check for rescheduling] Casa Grande Democrats meeting. Meet via Zoom, so please call this number or send an email to this contact information to receive a registration link: (520) 251-8247 or demsofcasagrande@gmail.com. Meet the fourth Thursday of each month. Please visit our web page.

Saturday, November 26, 10:00 a.m.:  Northern Cochise County Democratic Club meeting at the Raphael-in-the-Valley Episcopal-Lutheran Church, 730 S. Hwy 80, Benson AZ.Meet the Fourth Saturday of each month. For more information please contact Kathy Suagee at soprano_58@hotmail.com. Visit our web page Northern Cochise County Democrats.

Monday, November 28, 6:00 p.m.: Legislative District 20 meeting. Meet the fourth Monday of each month. For more information please contact Anakarina Rodriguez, Chair at akrod520@gmail.com.