MLK Holiday events in Tucson

American civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was born on January 15, 1929 in Atlanta Georgia, and was assassinated on April 4, 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee.  Monday January 18, 2016 is the national holiday designated for this great Black American, who fought for civil rights for all people, using nonviolent civil disobedience.  He … Read more

Aidswalk Arizona/Tucson on Oct. 11

2015 marks the 27th Annual AIDSWALK Tucson, a fundraiser for the programs and services of the Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation. We can’t do any of this without the generous support of our walkers, their furry friends, our sponsors, and donors. And of course, the dedication of 300 volunteers who help to make this event possible! … Read more

1 Block 1 Day 4/4/15 to 4/5/15

OneBlockonday

One Block One Day (OBOD) 2015 is a 24-hour block party and community arts festival hosted by The Human Project with assisted collaboration from Downtown Tucson Partnership and CityBoyz Music Group. The purpose is to create a space (One Block) where for 24 hours (One Day) our world is a complete utopia; free of crime, gender biases, racial tensions and socioeconomic woes. This event will foster diversity, pride and hope within the community by bringing top artists, leaders and educators to the same stage for a full day of sharing ideas, strategies and inspiration. The event will be on April 4, 2015 in Tucson, AZ.

Wristbands to this event will cost $10. Presale wristbands for $7 at Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/ (look for April 4 listing).

Event location says 100 N. Stone Ave. so I hear that means on Stone Avenue across from the Joel D. Valdez main library, but the FB page says between Congress St. and Pennington St.  Won’t be hard to miss.

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Do Happy on International Day of Happiness

 

DoHappytodayMarch 20, 2015 

Jacome Plaza, 11:45 a.m., City of Tucson Mayor Rothschild’s Proclamation for International Day of Happiness and Community Luncheon. 

Info from: http://dohappytoday.com/index.html

Lunch can be purchased from Truck54, 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Free Public Entertainment 1:00-1:30 p.m. by HOPE’s Melody of Life  Choir, Dancing in the Streets and The Napskippers.

Free All-ages Workshops in the Children’s Meeting Room, Joel D. Valdez Library, 101 N. Stone Ave. (outside is Jacome Plaza)



  1. Julie Originals Crafts @ 1:30
  2. Poster coloring with David Kish @ 1:30-4:00 in library lobby
  3. DITS Ballet with Joey @ 2:00
  4. Animal Balloons with Cheri @ 2:30
  5. Laughter Yoga with Loti and Jana @ 3:00
  6. Feng Shui with Kevin @ 3:30
  7. Maker House/Happy Cafe @  5:00 p.m. to late

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