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Political Calendar For The Week of June 6, 2010
Sundays, 6:00 p.m.: Drinking Liberally, at The Shanty, 401 E. 9th Street (at 4th Avenue). An informal, inclusive progressive social group, and lively discussion. Contact: www.livingliberallytucson.org.
Sunday, June 6, 11:30a.m.: Campaign Office Grand Opening for Congressman Harry Mitchell - Tempe Office at 5016 S. Ash in Tempe - Just off the corner of Baseline Road and Ash. Come join Harry, friends, and supporters. And of course, it wouldn't be a Mitchell event if we didn't have plenty of refreshments, hamburgers and hotdogs! If you have any questions call our new campaign office at (480) 398-4548.
Sunday, June 6, Noon: Democrats of the Redrocks open their campaign office in Sedona, from Noon to 3:00 p.m. The office is located in Suite B-5 of the Sedona Center, next to M&I Bank, and across the street from the Harkins theater. Watch for our directional signs and celebration balloons. There will be free food, live music, and many candidates running for office this year have been invited. For more information please contact (928) 203-5858.
Sunday, June 6, 6:00 p.m.: District 8 Gala at Ostrovsky's Fine Art Gallery in old town Scottsdale ( 7048 E. Main Street) Desert, Wine and Music! You won't want to miss this! Several of our fabulous candidates will be stopping by to show their support for District 8. Please Register by following this link http://www.actblue.com/page/d8demsart
Monday, June 7, 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 Rep. Chris Deschene, candidate for Arizona Secretary of State. Visit DGT's new web site at www.tucsondemocrats.org.
Monday, June 7, 6:30 p.m.: Pima County Democratic Party Executive Committee Meeting.
Tuesday, June 8, 5:30 p.m.: District 10 Potluck Dinner, at Carol Vandercook's home, 3650 W. Aire Libre Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85053 By June, it will be 'just too hot' for a meeting per se. So we're going to start off with a potluck supper at 5:30 p.m. (bring any kind of food -- enough to feed 8, along with a serving utensil) and then when we're all cooled off and full, we'll hold a brief regular meeting, to include our guest speaker Felicia Rotellini, candidate for Arizona Attorney General. For more information please contact Rivko Knox at (602) 942-6436 or bvaandrk@earthlink.net.
Tuesday, June 8, 7:00 p.m.: Province Democratic Club monthly meeting, at the Province Clubhouse, 20942 N. Province Parkway (Maricopa). For more information, please contact Carrah Affeldt at 520-568-7950.
Wednesday, June 9, 6:00 p.m.: Tucson Budget Town Hall at the Ward 2 Council Office. The city staff and City Manager Mike Letcher host a meeting about the Tucson budget. To RSVP please call Amanda at (520) 791-4687 or amanda.colon@tucsonaz.gov.
Thursday, June 10, 5:30 p.m.: Pima County Nucleus Club meeting, at the Viscount Suite Hotel, 4855 E. Broadway. This month's featured speakers are the candidates for Arizona Corporation Commission, Sen. Jorge Garcia, Rep. David Bradley and Renz Jennings. Admission free to Nucleus Club members, Please pay dues secure online at http://www.ActBlue.com/page/Nucleus_Club. For more information and to RSVP please contact Ash Silverburg at (520) 326-3716.
Saturday, June 12, 12:30 p.m.: Democratic Club of the Santa Rita Area meeting, New Location: Room 248, 2nd Floor, Safeway Continental Plaza, Green Valley (this is located directly above the Plaza located to the right of the hardware store The room can be accessed by stairs or elevator.) Featured speakers are the Democratic candidates for Superintendent of Public Instruction, Jason Williams and a representative for candidate Penny Kotterman, who is unable to attend due to a conflict. For more information please contact DSCRA headquaters at (520) 838-0694. Free and open to the public.
Saturday, June 12, 3:00 p.m.: Saddelbrook Democratic Club monthly meeting, at the Saddelbrook Clubhouse (Tucson). For more information, please contact Elizabeth Hess at hessel@q.com.
Saturday, June 12, 9:30 p.m.: Democratic Women of San Tan Valley Club monthly meeting, at M & I Bank, 21479 S. Ellsworth Road (Queen Creek). For more information, please contact Eleanor Castor at eleanorc3@cox.net. (Note: I am guessing the announcement meant to say "a.m." - verify the time.)
Special Announcements:
ACLU Freedom Files Series - Film Screening
Saturday, June 12, 11:00 a.m.: Screening of "Immigrants Rights" and "Racial Profiling" films from the ACLU Freedom Files Series, at the Ward 6 Council Office (back door), 3202 E. 1st Street. Free admission; snacks and refreshments provided; all are welcome. For more information, contact Esther (Essie) Ramirez at (520) 908-0416.
LD 26 - Monsoon Margarita Madness
Sunday, June 13, 2:00 p.m.: Legislative District 26 Annual Monsoon Margarita Madness fundraiser, at the home of David and Joan Safier, 4125 E. Bujia Segunda (Tucson). Featuring a live mariachi band, Mexican cuisine, and Lena's marvelous margaritas! Tickets are $26.00. Please RSVP by Tuesday, June 8th to Tom Cuevas at zingue@msn.com or (520) 440-5458. Volunteers also needed.
Democrats of Oro Valley
Monday, June 14, 7:00 p.m.: Democrats of Oro Valley meeting, at the Oro Valley Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive (Oro Valley). Featured speakers are the Democratic candidates for Secretary of State, Rep. Chris Deschene and Sam Wercinski. Their presentation will be followed by a question and answer period. For more information please contact Mike Dayton at (520) 742-3774.
Solar Power 101 with Rep. Giffords
Tuesday, June 15, 6:00 p.m.: Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and the Pima County Public Library present "Solar Power 101: A Community Education Series on Solar Energy," at the Murphy-Wilmot Public Library, 320 S. Wilmot Road. Featuring: University of Arizona Solar Race Car Team update; representatives from ECOtality and TEP on "Electric Vehicle Infrastructure in Tucson and Arizona;" and Technicians for Sustainability on "The Basics of Solar Electric and Hot Water," a detailed overview of how solar energy works, what it costs, and who should go solar. Space is limited; please RSVP by Friday, June 11th to RSVPsolar@mail.house.gov or (520) 881-3588. For more solar energy information, please visit www.giffords.house.gov.
Bisbee Pride Days
Friday, June 18 to Sunday, June 20: For a list of scheduled events, see Bisbee Pride EVENTS, on Father's Day Weekend in Old Bisbee, AZ. Several organizations will be doing voter registration and PEVL sign-ups throughout the weekend.
Saguaro Eastside Democrats: Attorney General Candidate Debate
Monday, June 21, 6:30 p.m.: Saguaro Eastside Democrats meeting, at the New Spirit Lutheran Church, 8701 E. Old Spanish Trail (northeast corner of Camino Seco). The club is sponsoring a debate between the Democratic candidates for Attorney General: Rep. David Lujan, Felicia Rotellini and Vince Rabago. Socializing period begins at 6:30 p.m., the debate begins at 7:00 p.m. Free and open to the public. For more information please call (520) 850-6755.
Friends of District 28 Democrats Picnic in the Park and Toros Baseball Game
Friday, June 25, 6:00 p.m.: Friends of Legislative District 28 are hosting a picnic at Reid Park, Ramada 31 (Northwest of Hi Corbett stadium). Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 after June 23 for food and drink. Discounted tickets to the Tucson Toros (vs. the Maui Ikaiaka) are available. General admission tickets are $5 per person. First pitch is at 7:00 p.m. Fireworks display follows the game. For tickets and more information, please contact Wood Sanders at 319-0345 or ld28chair@gmail.com.
Arizona Borderlands Democrats Monsoon IV Fundraiser
Saturday, July 10, 4:00 p.m.: Arizona Borderlands Democrats hosts its Monsoon IV Fundraiser, at the Sonoita Fairgrounds in Sonoita. Live music, dancing, silent auction, good food and friends. Tickets are $20 if purchased before June 10, $30 until July 9, and $35 at the door, so order early. Mail payment to: Arizona Borderlands Democrats, P.O. Box 707, Sonoita, AZ 85637, don't forget your occupation/employer with your ticket order. See Arizona Borderlands Democrats: Monsoon IV for form.
Lois Pfau Birthday Bash
Please join the Arizona Democratic Party and co-hosts on July 10 to celebrate a pillar in Arizona Democratic politics! Lois Pfau will turn 80 years old this summer. She has dedicated almost all of her 80 years to fighting for Democrats and Democratic causes here in Arizona. We are thrilled to celebrate this momentous year with her!
Date: Saturday, July 10
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Mountain Preserve Reception Center, 1431 E Dunlap Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020
Ticket levels:
$40 ~ Includes 1 ticket
$64 ~ Includes 1 ticket & quarter page birthday message
$80 ~ Includes 1 ticket & half page birthday message
$120 ~ Includes 1 ticket & full page birthday message
If you are interested in purchasing a ticket plus a birthday message as indicated above, please contact Debra Boehlke, dhboehlke@gmail.com, to include your message in the official birthday card! For any other questions or to RSVP for an individual ticket, please e-mail RSVP@azdem.org or call (602) 234-6801.
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