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Political Calendar for the Week of September 21, 2014:
Gubernatorial Candidate Forum, Centennial Hall
at the University of Arizona
Sunday, September 21, 6:00 p.m.: Gubernatorial Candidate Forum, at Centennial Hall at the University of Arizona, 1020 E. university Blvd. The Associated Students of the University of Arizona (ASUA) and Arizona Public Media (AZPM) announce a live forum between candidates running for Governor of Arizona, as part of ASUA’s Our Voice, Our Vote campaign. Moderators will be Lorraine Rivera, host of AZPM’s Arizona Week and Joey Fisher, editor-in-chief of The Arizona Daily Wildcat. The 90-minute forum is free and open to the public and will begin at 6 p.m. and end at 7:30 p.m. Doors will open at 5 p.m. UA Students and the public are encouraged to submit questions for the candidates using #OurVoiceOurVote or at ourvoiceourvote@gmail.com.
Tickets are required and will be available for pick up starting Friday, September 12 at the following locations. Limit four per request:
- UA Visitor Center, 811 N. Euclid Ave.
- The UA BookStore at the Student Union Memorial Center, 1209 E. University Blvd.
- The A-Store at Main Gate, 845 N. Park Ave.
Parking is free to the public at the Tyndall Avenue Garage, at the corner of Tyndall and 4th Street. Visit here for the interactive campus map. Shuttles to Centennial Hall will be available at the east side exit of the Tyndall Avenue Garage starting at 4:30pm prior to the forum and up to 45 minutes after the end of the forum. No outside food or drink will be allowed in the hall.
The Gubernatorial Candidate Forum will be streamed live on azpm.org/ondemand and will broadcast on the following AZPM channels: PBS 6, World, The UA Channel and NPR 89.1 FM. Complete Your Vote 2014 election information, candidate interviews and voter resources can be found at azpm.org/yourvote2014.
Note: Doug Ducey has chickened out and will not attend the debate.
Stand Up to Stop Violence IV
Sunday, September 21, 7:30 p.m.: Stand up to Stop Violence IV, at the Fox Tucson Theater, 17 W. Congress Street, Tucson. David Fitzsimmons will once again display his hilarious master of ceremonies skills at Comedy for Charity’s amazing variety show. With standup performances by Headliner Bill Dawes (Sex and the City, I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell, Caroline’s Comedy Club), Feature Acts Jill Bryan, Elliot Glicksman and Suzie Sexton; music by LeeAnne Savage, Janee Starr, and Hope Sullivan; dance by Dancing in the Streets AZ, and juggling by Green Jelly Bean Entertainment, the audience will experience an unforgettable night of entertainment.The proceeds of the event will provide money for victims of violence and violence prevention. This year’s beneficiaries are Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse and Dancing in the Streets AZ. A Hollywoodesque event, Lifestyle Live will be interviewing our guests on the Red Carpet. Buy Tickets $29, $29, $49 9VIP) Students $10 (box office only with student ID). VIP includes preferred seating in the first 5 rows, and a pre-show dessert reception with the performers starting at 6:00pm. For more information call (520) 547-3040 or visit the web site Stand Up to Stop Violence IV.
Monday, September 22, 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 Barbara Tellman, Democratic representative to the Pima County election integrity Committee, on “What are the challenges that come with early and provisional ballots?” Next Week: Sen. Steve Farley and Rep. Victoria Steele, Legislative District 9.
Monday, September 22, 5:30 p.m.: Citizens Clean Elections Debate for Corporation Commissioner, KAET Channel 8 closed studio, broadcast live.
Monday, September 22, 6:00 p.m.: Citizens Clean Elections Debate for LD 6 Senate and House, At DoubleTree Woodlands, 1175 W. Route 66, Flagstaff, AZ.
Monday, September 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 contact Luis Gonzales at (520) 594-5500.
Monday, September 22, 6:00 p.m.: Book signing with Dr. Randall Friese, candidate for LD 9 House, and special guest Dr. Peter Rhee, who will will read from and discuss his book “Trauma Red,” at 526 S. Stone Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701 (parking on Stone/16th St.) Every guest will receive a copy of “Trauma Red.” RSVP or direct questions to Cheryl Cage by email or phone (520) 360-9016.
Monday, September 22, 6:00 p.m.: Navajo County Democrats voter registration and GOTV in Winslow at the home of Helen Butler, at the corner of Mahoney and Williamson, Winslow. Check our Website.
Tuesday, September 23: National Voter Registration Day 2014.
DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz Host GOTV & Volunteer Event to Commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month and Celebrate Voter Registration Day
Tuesday, September 23, Noon: Please join us Tuesday, Sept. 25th at noon for a rally in recognition of National Voter Registration Day (RSVP) at the Crescent Ballroom 308 N. 2nd Ave. Phoenix 85003 from 12 noon until 1:30 p.m. Participating in the rally with DNC Chair Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz will be Rep. Kyrsten Sinema, Fred DuVal, David Garcia and Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton. Lunch will be provided.
Tuesday, September 23, 1:00 p.m.: Come Register to vote at Armory Park Senior Center, 220 S. 5th Avenue, Tucson, from 1;00-4:00 p.m. Sponsored by Pima Council on Aging and DIRECT Center for Independence. Free parking available in the park on the west side of the building.
Tuesday, September 23, 5:30 p.m.: Navajo County Democratic Party block party at Cibeque Commercial Center. An opportunity to check your voter registration and register to vote. Free food and entertainment will be provided. Check our Website.
Tuesday, September 23, 6:00 p.m.: Citizens Clean Elections Debate for LD 28 Senate and House, at Pointe Squaw Peak, Convention Center, 7677 N. 16th Street, Phoenix, AZ.
Wednesday, September 25, 10:45 a.m.: Democratic Women of the Prescott Area Luncheon, at the Stone Ridge Golf Course Grille, 1600 Bluff Top Drive, Prescott Valley, AZ. Featured speaker is Terry Goddard, candidate for Secretary of State. Lunch cost – $15.00 – Deadline for lunch orders has passed (but contact them anyway). If a member confirms for lunch, he/she will be responsible for the cost. Please email: DWPAmail@aol.com for more information.
Wednesday, September 24 (sundown) – Friday, September 26: Rosh Hashana (New Year).
Thursday, September 25 – Sunday September 28: Cochise County Fair, at 3677 N. Leslie Canyon Road, Douglas. AZ.
Thursday, September 25 – Sunday September 28: Yavapai County Fair at Tim’s Toyota Center, 3201 N. Main Street, Prescott Valley.
Thursday, September 25, 3:00 p.m.: 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). Special guests Corporation Commission candidates Sandra Kennedy and Jim Holway. For more information please contact Buddy Gill at buddygill@comcast.net or (408) 806-2036.
Tuesday, September 23, 5:30 p.m.: Navajo County Democratic Party block party at Canyon Day. An opportunity to check your voter registration and register to vote. Free food and entertainment will be provided. Check our Website.
Thursday, September 25, 5:30 p.m.: Citizens Clean Elections Debate for Superintendent of Public Instruction, KAET Channel 8 closed studio, broadcast live.
Thursday, September 25, 6:00 p.m.: Casa Grande Democrats meeting, at BeDillons Restaurant, 800 N. Park Avenue, Casa Grande. For more information please contact Sierra Yamanaka at sryamanaka@email.arizona.edu.
Thursday, September 25, 7:00 p.m.: Heritage Highlands/Dove Mountain Democrats meeting, at the Heritage Highlands Clubhouse, 4949 West Heritage Club Boulevard (Marana). For more information please contact Sandra Tiffany at stiffany60@mac.com.
Friday, September 26 – Sunday, September 28: The Marana Oktoberfest, at Breakers Water Park, 8555 E. Tangerine Road, Marana. Bavarian music, live entertainment, arts & crafts, games and beer tasting tent. Enjoy brats, sausages, pretzels, funnel cake and apple pie a la mode. Friday: $5 all ages 5-11 p.m.; Saturday: $7 adults, $5 under 12 from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Sunday: $5 all ages Noon to 5p.m. For more information go to www.breakerswaterpark.com or call (520) 682-2530.
Friday, September 26, 10:00 a.m.: AARP Candidate Forum for Corporation Commission, at the Recreation Centers of Sun City, Sundial Auditorium, 14801 N. 103rd Avenue, Sun City. This event is free and open to the public.
Saturday, September 27 -Sunday, September 28: 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. No dogs admitted, please. For more information please call (520) 576-1400 or (520) 576-1321.
Saturday, September 27, Noon: Fiesta Sahuarita 2014, at Anamax Park in Sahuarita. Water park, kids rides, carnival games, arts and crafts, food & drink. Fun for the whole family.
Saturday, September 27, 5:30 p.m.: Tanque Verde Valley Democrats hosts a reception for Congressman Ron Barber. For directions and to RSVP please call Elaine Clark at (520) 514-7129 or (646) 671-1626.
Saturday, September 27, 5:30 p.m.: 28th Annual Great Tucson Beer Festival at Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium, 2500 E. Ajo Way (Tucson). Tickets on sale now.
For additional political calendar items see the Arizona Democratic Party: Calendar.
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.
League of Women Voters of Greater Tucson and KVOA News 4 Tucson CD 2 Congressional Debate
Sunday, September 28, 1:30 p.m.: The League of Women Voters of Greater Tucson and KVOA News 4 Tucson broadcast the CD 2 Congressional Debate (closed studio debate). Go to www.KVOA.com or www.lwvgt.org/ for more details, including viewing options.
Sunday, September 28, 2:00 p.m.: (New Day) 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.
Eduction Accountability Session
Sunday, September 28, 4:00 p.m.: Education Accountability Session, hosted by the Pima County Interfaith Council, Literacy Connects, and the University of Arizona College of Education, at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 1300 N. Greasewood Road, Tucson. Candidates for state and local political offices will be asked to tell voters how they will solve the many problems Arizona’s schools face. “An accountability session differs from a forum in that the candidates may not speak on the issues they choose to push,” said Marjie Hrabe, Deaconess at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church. “Instead, they will be expected to respond to specific questions of concern to the audience,” she said. Issues to be discussed include school funding, curriculum and the future of Pima Community College. Other discussion issues will address health care, immigration, poverty, economic development and the 2014 county bond for funding an animal care center. Those who have accepted invitations to the accountability session include candidates in Arizona Legislative House District No. 9, Dr. Randall Friese, Rep. Ethan Orr and Rep. Victoria Steele and candidates for the Pima Community College Governing Board Richard Duran and Mark Hanna.
Monday, September 29, 5:00 p.m.: Citizens Clean Elections Debate for Governor, KAET Channel 8 closed studio, broadcast live.
Monday, September 29, 5:30 p.m.: Citizens Clean Elections Debate for LD 5 House, at Mohave Community College, Bullhead City Campus, 3400 Hwy. 95, Bullhead City, AZ.
Monday, September 29, 5:30 p.m.: Terry Goddard Town Hall, at Pima College West Campus, Saguaro Community Room, 2202 W. Anklam Road, Tucson. Please RSVP or direct questions to Sally by email or (480) 351-4775.
Monday, September 29, 6:00 p.m.: Citizens Clean Elections Debate for LD 7 Senate, at Holiday inn Express Show Low, 151 Deuce of Clubs Avenue, Show Low, AZ.
Monday, September 29, 6:30 p.m.: TUSD School Board Candidates Forum, at Palo Verde High School Auditorium, 1302 S. Avenida Vega (at 22nd Street). Event sponsored by the Dietz Neighborhood Association and retired educators from all political parties. All nine (9) candidates have been invited to this non-partisan forum. Questions will be taken from the audience in addition to several major topics. This is your chance to hear all the candidates at once in a non-political setting. Two people will be elected in November.
Tuesday, September 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!)
Tuesday, September 30, 5:30 p.m.: Navajo County Democratic Party block party at East Fork Community Building. An opportunity to check your voter registration and register to vote. Free food and entertainment will be provided. Check our Website.
Tuesday, September 30, 6:00 p.m.: Citizens Clean Elections Debate for LD 29 Senate and House, at Comfort Suites Glendale, 9824 W. Camelback, Glendale, AZ.
Candidate Forum for Secretary of State and Governor
Tuesday, September 30, 6:00 p.m.: Candidate Forum for Secretary of State and Governor, at SpoFit, Virginia G. Piper Sports and Fitness Center gymnasium (Next to the Disability Empowerment Center) 5031 E. Washington Street, Phoenix (Please park in the Disability Empowerment Center Parking Garage). Secretary of State Forum at 6:00 p.m. Governor Forum at 7:00 p.m. Light refreshments provided. ASL interpreters, Spanish interpreters, and Computer Assisted Real Time Captioning (CART) will be provided. Sign up to attend: The link to the Eventbrite page is: https://azcandidateforum.eventbrite.com. The link to the Facebook event page is: https://www.facebook.com/events/810837542283053/.
Wednesday, October 1, 6:00 p.m.: Citizens Clean Elections Debate for LD 8 Senate and House, at Florence Council Chambers, 775 N. Main Street, Florence, AZ.
Wednesday, October 1, 6:00 p.m.: Citizens Clean Elections Debate for LD 23 Senate, at Kerr Cultural Center, Studio Room, 6110 n. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ.
Thursday, October 2 – Sunday, October 5: Rex Allen Days, at 1500 N. Circle I Road (Willcox). 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.
Thursday, October 2, 5:30 p.m.: Citizens Clean Elections Debate for LD 24 Senate and House, at ASU SkySong, Building 1, Room 201, 1475 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ.
Thursday, October 2, 6:00 p.m.: Citizens Clean Elections Debate for LD 17 Senate and House, at Crown Plaza San Marcos, One N. San Marcos Place, Chandler, AZ.
Thursday, October 2, 6:00 p.m.: Citizens Clean Elections Debate for LD 26 Senate and House, at ASU Tempe Campus, Memorial Union 236 Mohave, 301 E. Orange Mall, Tempe, AZ.
AZPM (Channel 6 PBS) CD 2 Congressional Debate
Friday, October 3, 1:30 p.m.: Arizona Public Media (Channel 6 PBS) CD 2 Congressional Debate (closed studio). The debate will be broadcast on Channel 6 PBS Oct. 3 at 8:30 p.m. and Oct. 5 at 10:30 a.m. Go to https://www.azpm.org/ for more details, including viewing options.
ASUA and Rock The Vote present ‘Our Voice, Our Vote’
Friday October 3, 5;30 p.m.: ASUA and Rock The Vote present “Our Voice, Our Vote,” a concert to rally student support for the electoral process, on the University of Arizona Mall. Featured performers: Aloe Blacc, Tyler Ward, and Luna Aura. Day-long events for students precede the concert, including inflatables and attractions. Direct questions to ASUA by email or (520) 621.2782.
Saturday, October 4: Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement).
Saturday, October 4, 10:00 a.m.: Legislative District 2 meeting, at the Green Valley HQ, Continental Shopping Plaza, 240 W. Continental Road (exit 63), Green Valley.. For more information please contact Marla Daugherty at mardenaz@cox.net or (520) 648-0890.
Saturday, October 4, 11:00 a.m.: Flagstaff Oktoberfest, at Wheeler Park in Downtown Flagstaff (N. Humphreys Street (Hwy. 180) from Birch Ave. to Aspen Ave. 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.
Saturday, October 4, Noon: Phoenix Oktoberfest, at Margaret Hance Park (Eastside), 200 E. Moreland Street at North Central Avenue (Phoenix). Hosted by the Arizona Center for Germanic Cultures. It has a number of contests celebrating German traditions, including a Alphorn blowing contest, polka contest and beer stein holding competition. Free kids Kinder village area and German cooking demonstrations. Festivities start at noon. Keg is tapped at 1 PM. Admission is $5 but kids under 12 get in free.
Cochise County Democratic Party Harvest Hoedown 2014
Sunday, October 5, 3:00 p.m.: Cochise County Democratic Party Harvest Hoedown 2014, at the home of Dennis and Debbie Hickman, 5681 S. Moson Road, Hereford, AZ. Admission $16 single, $25.00 family. Guest speakers, candidates, appetizers, food, soft drinks, door prizes, auction items. Please RSVP with your reservation by September 26. For more information and to RSVP please contact “Harvest Hoedown 2014” Committee Co-chairs, Debbie Hickman at 520-678-0481 or dhickman20@yahoo.com or Caleb Webb at 520-236-5395 or webbs.1@live.com, for more information.
Monday, October 6: Voter registration cut-off date for the General Election.
Monday, October 6, 4:00 p.m./6:30 p.m.: 2014 Ballot Measure Town Hall Meeting, sponsored by the Arizona Secretary of State, at the General Services Assembly Room, 921 Thatcher Blvd., Safford, AZ. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information please contact Judy at (928) 428-3250.
Monday, October 6, 6:00 p.m.: Citizens Clean Elections Debate for LD 4 Senate and House, at the Radisson Yuma, 1501 S. Redondo Center Drive, Yuma, AZ.
Sierra Vista CD 2 Congressional Debate
Monday, October 6, 6:00 p.m.: (tentative schedule) The Sierra Vista Chamber of Commerce and Sierra Vista Herald host a CD 2 Congressional Debate, at Buena High School, 5225 E. Buena School Blvd., Sierra Vista. Detaild TBA.
Monday, October 6, 6:30 p.m.: Pima County Democratic Party Executive Committee meeting.
LWVGT and AZPM Candidate Forum: Attorney General, Corporation Commission
Monday, October 6, 6:30 p.m.: The League of Women Voters of Greater Tucson and Arizona Public Media host a Forum for Arizona Attorney General, at the Proscenium Theater at the Center for The Arts, Pima Community College West Campus, 2202 W. Anklam Road, Tucson. Tickets will be required. Tickets are available through the campaigns of the candidates and by request on both the lwvgt.org and azpm.org websites. Registrants are eligible for up to four tickets. Tickets will be distributed on the night of the forum. The Forum will be recorded by AZPM for future broadcast on PBS 6 and World Television channels, an on radio station NPR 89.1 FM. It will also be available online at azpm.org/yourvote2014.
Monday, October 6, Appx. 7:45 p.m.: The League of Women Voters of Greater Tucson and Arizona Public Media host a Forum for Arizona Corporation Commission, at the Proscenium Theater at the Center for The Arts, Pima Community College West Campus, 2202 W. Anklam Road, Tucson. Tickets will be required. Tickets are available through the campaigns of the candidates and by request on both the lwvgt.org and azpm.org websites. Registrants are eligible for up to four tickets. Tickets will be distributed on the night of the forum. The Forum will be recorded by AZPM for future broadcast on PBS 6 and World Television channels, an on radio station NPR 89.1 FM. It will also be available online at azpm.org/yourvote2014.
Monday, October 6, 7:00 p.m.: Democrats of Oro Valley meeting, at the Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive (SE corner at La Cañada). For more information please contact Mike Dayton at teachers12@msn.com or (520) 742-3774, or visit our web site http://www.demsov.org/.
Tuesday, October 7, 3:30 p.m.: Saddlebrooke Democrats meeting, at SaddleBrooke Activities Center, 64518 E. Galveston Lane (Saddlebrooke). For more information please contact Hollace Lyon at Email Us or visit our web site. SaddleBrookeDemocrats.org.
Tuesday, October 7, 6:00 p.m.: Citizens Clean Elections Debate for LD 13 Senate and House, at Hampton Inn and Suites, 2000 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ.
Tuesday, October 7, 6:30 p.m.: Citizens Clean Elections Debate for LD 27 Senate and House, at ASU Mercado, Building C, Room C145, 502 E. Monroe Street, Phoenix, AZ.
Tuesday, October 7, 6:30 p.m.: 2014 Ballot Measure Town Hall Meeting, sponsored by the Arizona Secretary of State, at Central Arizona College, San Tan Campus, 3736 E. Bella Vista Road, San Tan Valley, AZ. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information please contact Michael Searle at (520) 494-5033.
Wednesday, October 8, Noon: 2014 Ballot Measure Town Hall Meeting, sponsored by the Arizona Secretary of State, at the East Flagstaff Community Library, 3000 N. 4th Street, Suite 5, Flagstaff, AZ. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information please contact Mandy at (928) 213-2348.
Wednesday, October 8, 6:00 p.m.: Citizens Clean Elections Debate for LD 14 House, at Benson City Council Chambers, 120 W. 6th Street, Benson, AZ.
Wednesday, October 8, 6:00 p.m.: Citizens Clean Elections Debate for LD 20 Senate and House, at ASU West Campis, La Sala Ballroom A (located in University Center Building), 4701 W. Thunderbird Road, Glendale. AZ.
Wednesday, October 8, 6:30 p.m.: Copa City Democrats meeting, at Ak-Chin Ultra Star Multi-tainment Center, 16000 Maricopa Road (Maricopa), in the Ten Pins Rock’n Roll Room. For more information please contact jjjudd@live.com or like us on Copa City Dems | Facebook.
Wednesday, October 8, 6:30 p.m.: 2014 Ballot Measure Town Hall Meeting, sponsored by the Arizona Secretary of State, at the Sedona Public Library, 3250 W. White Bear Road, Sedona, AZ. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information please contact Charlene at (928) 274-5124.
LWVGT and AZPM Candidate Forum: Superintendent of Public Instruction, Secretary of State
Wednesday, October 8, 6:30 p.m.: The League of Women Voters of Greater Tucson and Arizona Public Media host a Forum for Superintendent of Public Instruction, at the Proscenium Theater at the Center for The Arts, Pima Community College West Campus, 2202 W. Anklam Road, Tucson. Tickets will be required. Tickets are available through the campaigns of the candidates and by request on both the lwvgt.org and azpm.org websites. Registrants are eligible for up to four tickets. Tickets will be distributed on the night of the forum. The Forum will be recorded by AZPM for future broadcast on PBS 6 and World Television channels, an on radio station NPR 89.1 FM. It will also be available online at azpm.org/yourvote2014.
Wednesday, October 8, Appx. 7:45 p.m.: The League of Women Voters of Greater Tucson and Arizona Public Media host a Forum for Secretary of State, at the Proscenium Theater at the Center for The Arts, Pima Community College West Campus, 2202 W. Anklam Road, Tucson. Tickets will be required. Tickets are available through the campaigns of the candidates and by request on both the lwvgt.org and azpm.org websites. Registrants are eligible for up to four tickets. Tickets will be distributed on the night of the forum. The Forum will be recorded by AZPM for future broadcast on PBS 6 and World Television channels, an on radio station NPR 89.1 FM. It will also be available online at azpm.org/yourvote2014.
Thursday, October 9: Early mail -in ballots are mailed, first day of Early Voting.
Thursday, October 9, 3:00 p.m.: 2014 Ballot Measure Town Hall Meeting, sponsored by the Arizona Secretary of State, at the Las Fuentes Resort Village, 1035 Scott Drive, Prescott, AZ. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information please contact Cindy Shubert at (928) 445-9300.
Thursday, October 9, 5:30 p.m.: Pima County Democratic Party Nucleus Club meeting, at the Viscount Suite Hotel, 4855 E. Broadway Blvd. For more information please contact Martin Bacal at (520) 326-3716.
Thursday, October 9, 6:00 p.m.: Citizens Clean Elections Debate for LD 18 Senate and House, at ASU Research Park, Macro Technology Works Building, Room FDC #1408, 7700 S. River Parkway, Tempe, AZ.
Thursday, October 9, 6:00 p.m.: Citizens Clean Elections Debate for LD 30 Senate and House, at Glendale Civic Center, Diamond Ballroom, 5750 W. Glenn Drive, Glendale, AZ.
Thursday, October 9, 6:30 p.m.: 2014 Ballot Measure Town Hall Meeting, sponsored by the Arizona Secretary of State, at the Town of Chino Valley Council Chambers – South Campus, 202 N. State Rte. 89, Chino Valley, AZ. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information please contact Jami Lewis at (928) 636-2646, ext. 1208.
LWVGT and AZPM Candidate Forum: Governor
Thursday, October 9, 6:30 p.m.: The League of Women Voters of Greater Tucson and Arizona Public Media host a Forum for Governor, at the Proscenium Theater at the Center for The Arts, Pima Community College West Campus, 2202 W. Anklam Road, Tucson. Tickets will be required. Tickets are available through the campaigns of the candidates and by request on both the lwvgt.org and azpm.org websites. Registrants are eligible for up to four tickets. Tickets will be distributed on the night of the forum. The Forum will be recorded by AZPM for future broadcast on PBS 6 and World Television channels, an on radio station NPR 89.1 FM. It will also be available online at azpm.org/yourvote2014.
Thursday, October 9 – Sunday, October 12: Graham County Fair.
Friday, October 10, Noon: 2014 Ballot Measure Town Hall Meeting, sponsored by the Arizona Secretary of State, at the Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive, Oro Valley, AZ. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information please contact Ruth Grant at (520) 594-5581.
Friday, October 10 – Sunday, October 12: Oktoberfest @ Tempe Town Lake, Tempe Sister City holds the 41st annual Tempe Oktoberfest as a fundraiser for its student and teacher exchange program. At the three day Oktoberfest, you will find a carnival, dachshund runs (Sunday) and a 5 Mile / 5K / 1 mile race (Saturday) in addition to German food, beer & wine gardens and live music. 15 german beers and three stages of live music! Kinderfest with craft zone and carnival amusements for kids. Six hours of polka music on Sunday. Eight 4 oz. smaples of German beer will also be served from noon – 6 for just $20. Admission is free. All day pass for kids amusements is $30. Tempe Beach Splash Park will also reopen for the weekend. Cash is needed to purchase tickets for food and beverages. Family pricing during the day on Saturday and Sunday is 25 food/activity tickets for $20.
Tucson Meet Yourself Festival
Friday, October 10 – Sunday, October 12: Tucson Meet Yourself Festival, in Downtown Tucson. Get the latest Tucson Meet Yourself News and Festival updates on our website http://www.tucsonmeetyourself.org/.
Friday, October 10, 6:00 p.m.: Tucson LGBT Freedom Day Parade, in Downtown Tucson and ending in the center of the 41st annual Tucson Meet Yourself festival. The Honorable Mayor Jonathan Rothschild will preside over the colorful festivities as Honorary Parade Chair. Sponsorship opportunities are available & packets will be online and in paper form starting May 1, 2014. Inquiries may be made via the Tucson LGBT Freedom Day Parade page here on Facebook or by email at: tucsongayfreedomdayparade@yahoo.com.
Saturday, October 11 – Sunday, October 12: Butterfield Overland Stage Days in Benson. The two day Butterfield Rodeo will be held at the Arena Bar on Prickly Pear Avenue (across from WAL MART).
Saturday, October 11, 10:00 a.m.: Mule Mountain Democratic Club, at the Community Y, 26 Howell Avenue (Bisbee). Featured speaker is Patricia A. Viverto, Voter Outreach Director, Election Services Division, Arizona Secretary of State’s Office. For more information please contact Tamara Birch at (520) 432-1700, email: dietzfamily@cableone.net.
Saturday, October, 3:00 p.m.: Democrats of the Santa Rita Area meeting, at the DCSRA Headquarters, Continental Shopping Plaza, 240 W. Continental Road (exit 63), Green Valley (upstairs meeting room). For more information, please contact Pam Duchaine at pamduchaine@gmail.com
Arizona Democratic Party Hall of Fame Dinner
Saturday, October 11, 5;30 p.m.: Arizona Democratic Party Hall of Fame Dinner, honoring retiring Congressman Ed Pastor, at the Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale. Keynote Speaker is civil rights icon and Congressman John Lewis (D-GA). Registration, VIP and general receptions begin at 5:30 p.m. and the dinner is at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $1,000 individual sponsor (1 VIP and dinner ticket, listing in the program), $250 individual dinner ticket, $125 DEM-AZ and PC dinner ticket, Free Dinner Ticket for CSLC Members (with RSVP). For table and dinner sponsorships, contact Herschel Fink at 602-234-6808 or hfink@azdem.org for more information. Click Here to Purchase Tickets Now!
Saturday, October 11, 6:00 p.m.: 37th Annual Pride in the Desert, in Tucson. TLGA/Tucson Pride, with it’s partners the North 4th Avenue Merchants Association and Sky Bar, in conjunction with the City of Tucson, proudly returns “Pride on Parade” to it’s traditional home. On Saturday, October 11th, 2014 at 6 pm we march on 4th again! The parade will stage at Catalina Park on 2d Street just West of 4th Avenue. The parade will travel South on 4th Avenue, ending at 8th Street. After the parade meet at 4th Avenue and 5th Street for the free Block Party which will feature local entertainers. Sky Bar will have its parking area available for outside beer and cocktail sales from 7-9 pm (ID required). See Tucson Pride – Home.
Monday, October 13: Columbus Day (observed).
Tuesday, October 14, Noon: 2014 Ballot Measure Town Hall Meeting, sponsored by the Arizona Secretary of State, at the Messinger Payson Funeral Home, 901 S. Westerly Road, Payson, AZ. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information please contact Beth or Eric at (928) 474-2800.
Tuesday, October 14, 6:00 p.m.: Citizens Clean Elections Debate for LD 11 Senate and House, at Pima Community College Northwest Campus, 7600 N. Shannon Road, Tucson, AZ.
Tuesday, October 14, 6:30 p.m.: 2014 Ballot Measure Town Hall Meeting, sponsored by the Arizona Secretary of State, at the Gila County Board of Supervisors hearing Room #202, 1400 E. Ash Street, Globe, AZ. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information please contact Bethel at (928) 425-3231.
Wednesday, October 15, 1:00 p.m.: 2014 Ballot Measure Town Hall Meeting, sponsored by the Arizona Secretary of State, at the Tohono O’odham Leg. Chambers, E. Main Street (across the street from the Indian Oasis Elementary School), Sells, AZ. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information please contact Irene Ortega at (520) 383-2470.
Wednesday, October 15, 5:30 p.m.: Pinal County Democratic Party meeting, at Pinal County Democratic Party HQ, 350 N. Main Street (Florence). For more information please contact Henry Wade at hsefndr@aol.com or (602) 619-4440.
Wednesday, October 15, 6:00 p.m.: Citizens Clean Elections Debate for LD 10 Senate and House, at Pima Community College District Office, 4905 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson, AZ.
Wednesday, October 15, 6:30 p.m.: Legislative District 10 meeting [Note: Members should attend the CCEC debate for LD 10 at 6:00 p.m.] For more information lease contact Rob Selby at r_ybles@hotmail.com or (520) 790-3024.
Wednesday, October 15, 6:30 p.m.: 2014 Ballot Measure Town Hall Meeting, sponsored by the Arizona Secretary of State, at the Pima County Public Library, 101 N. Stone Avenue, Tucson, AZ. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information please contact Leslie at (520) 594-5500.
Thursday, October 16, 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, October 16, 6:00 p.m.: Casa Grande Democrats meeting, (location varies). For more information please contact Jack Guthrie at democratsofcasagrande@gmail.com and Like Us on Facebook.
Friday, October 17 – Sunday, October 19: Helldorado Days in Tombstone, AZ.
Saturday, October 18, 9:30 a.m.: Pima Prospers Ballot Measures Forum, at the Joel Valdez Main Library, 101 N. Stone Avenue, Tucson. (Free parking in the Library Underground Garage with entrance off Alameda). Light refreshment from 9:30 am to 10 am, program from 10 am to noon. Free and Open to the Public.
Sunday, October 19, 4:15 p.m.: Foothills Forum presents Inequality For All (registration), at St. Phillips Episcopal church for a screening of this informative film, with a roundtable discussion to follow.
Monday, October 20, Noon: 2014 Ballot Measure Town Hall Meeting, sponsored by the Arizona Secretary of State, at the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors, Room #120, 2150 N. Congress Drive, Nogales, AZ. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information please contact (520) 375-7812.
Monday, October 20, 6:30 p.m.: 2014 Ballot Measure Town Hall Meeting, sponsored by the Arizona Secretary of State, at the Palm Ridge recreation Center, 13800 Deer Valley Drive, Sun City West, AZ. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information please contact Rosetta at (623) 544-6129.
Monday, October 20, 6:30 p.m.: 2014 Ballot Measure Town Hall Meeting, sponsored by the Arizona Secretary of State, at the Cochise County Board of Supervisors hearing Room, 1415 Melody Lane, Bldg. G, Bisbee, AZ. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information please contact Arlethe Rios at (520) 432-9200.
Tuesday, October 21, 11:00 a.m.: Democratic Women of Southeastern Arizona meeting, at the Pueblo del Sol Country Club, on St. Andrews Drive in Sierra Vista. 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, October 21, 6:30 p.m.: 2014 Ballot Measure Town Hall Meeting, sponsored by the Arizona Secretary of State, at the Mesa Public Library, 64 E. 1st Street, Mesa, AZ. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information please contact Kate Griffin at (480) 644-2725.
Tuesday, October 21, 6:30 p.m.: 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, October 21, 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, October 22, 11;00 a.m(local): 2014 Ballot Measure Town Hall Meeting, sponsored by the Arizona Secretary of State, at Fort Defiance Chapter House, Rte. 112 Navajo Nation, Fort Defiance, AZ. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information please contact Leighanne at (928) 729-4352.
Wednesday, October 22, 6:30 p.m.: 2014 Ballot Measure Town Hall Meeting, sponsored by the Arizona Secretary of State, at the Apache County Annex Board of Supervisors, 75 W. Cleveland Street, Saint Johns, AZ. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information please contact Beth at (928) 337-7503.
Thursday, October 23, 10:30 a.m.(local): 2014 Ballot Measure Town Hall Meeting, sponsored by the Arizona Secretary of State, at the Veterans Memorial Center Wellness Conference Room , 1 Main Street, Kykotsmovi Hopi Reservation, AZ. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information please contact Karen Shupla at (928) 734-2507.
Thursday, October 23, 6:30 p.m.: 2014 Ballot Measure Town Hall Meeting, sponsored by the Arizona Secretary of State, at the Show Low City Council Chambers, 181 N. 9th Street, Show Low, AZ. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information please contact Ann at (928) 532-4061.
Friday, October 24: Last day to request an early mail-in ballot.
Saturday, October 25, 5:00 p.m.: Red Rocks Oktoberfest at Los Abrigados Creekside Park, 160 Portal Lane (Sedona). Local Arizona craft brewers will bring Oktoberfest beers. German style bratwurst, potato salad, and big pretzels! Music by Big Willie and the Polka Meisters. Entry is $15 and a portion of the proceeds benefits the Rotary Club of Sedona Rocks and the STEM program at Sedona Oak Creek School District.
Monday, October 27, 6:30 p.m.: 2014 Ballot Measure Town Hall Meeting, sponsored by the Arizona Secretary of State, at the Wickenburg Community Center, 160 N. Valentine Street, Wickenburg, AZ. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information please contact (602) 652-3000.
Tuesday, October 28, 6:30 p.m.: 2014 Ballot Measure Town Hall Meeting, sponsored by the Arizona Secretary of State, at the Guadalupe Branch Library, 9241 S. Avenida del Yaqui, Guadalupe, AZ. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information please contact Rose at (928) 684-7656 or Tonya at (928) 684-2761.
Wednesday, October 29, Noon: 2014 Ballot Measure Town Hall Meeting, sponsored by the Arizona Secretary of State, at the Mohave County Board of Supervisors Auditorium, 700 W. Beal Street, Kingman, AZ. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information please contact Jenny Anderson at (928) 753-0731.
Wednesday, October 29, 6;30 p.m.: 2014 Ballot Measure Town Hall Meeting, sponsored by the Arizona Secretary of State, at the Lake Havasu Police Department Council Chambers, 2360 McCulloch Blvd., N. Lake Havsu City,, AZ. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information please contact Luanne at (928) 650-5403 or Bob at (928) 855-1171.
Thursday, October 30, Noon: 2014 Ballot Measure Town Hall Meeting, sponsored by the Arizona Secretary of State, at the Yuma County Board of Supervisors Auditorium, 198 S. Main Street, Yuma, AZ. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information please contact Desiree at (928) 373-1010.
Friday, October 31: Halloween. Last day to mail your early mail-in ballot if you want your ballot received in time to be counted.
Sunday, November 2, 10:00 a.m.: Living Streets Alliance presents Cyclovia Tucson, in midtown Tucson. The route will connect the North 6th Avenue area with the North 4th Avenue- North Fontana Bike Boulevard. Volunteer opportunities are still available to help make the twice-a-year event a success. For route: Cyclovia Tucson November 2nd.
Tuesday, November 4: ELECTION DAY.
DCSRA ‘Embrace The Blue’ Gala Dinner
Thursday, November 6, 5:00 p.m.: Democratic Club of the Santa Rita Area annual gala dinner, “Embrace The Blue,” at the ballroom of the Madera Clubhouse in Quail Creek. Enjoy a gala evening with a wide assortment of live and silent auction offerings. A cash bar and hors d’oeuvres will be available. Dinner will be a choice of chicken cordon blue or poached salmon in a lemon dill sauce. Special diet dinners will also be available. The cost of a basic ticket is $75.00 but you may also choose a Sponsor level at $100.00 per ticket or a Patron level at $200.00 per ticket. Reservations must be made by November 1, 2014. You can purchase tickets by stopping in at the DCSRA Office, mailing a check to DCSRA P.O. Box 131, Green Valley, AZ 85614 or you can go to Act Blue at https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/auction2014. The auction committee is putting together an entertainment basket. Please call Polly Daly if you have requested a special diet dinner or have questions at (815) 370-4614.
Tuesday, November 11: Veterans Day.
Wednesday, November, 12: Foothills Forum presents Immigration Reform (registration). Hear an update about Immigration reform policy from Judy Gans, manager of immigration policy program at the Udall Center for Studies in Public Policy at the University of Arizona. Details TBA.
November 15 – December 6: Legislative District Committee reorganizations. dates TBA.
Saturday, November 22: Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson. Registration for the Special Olympics 32nd El Tour de Tucson presented by Casino Del Sol is OPEN. The new system also makes it easier for you to fundraise for Special Olympics and check out the new incentives! Register Now– the sooner you do, the more you save!
Thursday, November 27: Thanksgiving Day.
Monday, December 1: World AIDS Day.
Tuesday, December 16 (sundown) – Wednesday, December 24: Chanukah.
Wednesday, December 25: Christmas Day.