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General Election Calendar:
- Early voting period - Thursday, October 11, 2012 through Friday, November 2, 2012
- Last day to request an early ballot by mail - Friday, October 26, 2012
- Emergency voting - Monday, November 5, 2012
- ELECTION DAY - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2012
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Political Calendar For The Week of October 21, 2012:
Monday, October 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 this week is a TUSD School Board forum with invited candidates. Visit DGT's web site at www.tucsondemocrats.org. Next Week: Steve Farley, LD 9 Senate, and David Bradley, LD 10 Senate.
Monday, October 22, 6:00 p.m.: NEW Legislative District 3 meeting - October meeting canceled.
Monday, October 22, 9:00 p.m.(EST): PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE, from Lynn University in Boca Raton, FL. The debate will focus on foreign policy and be divided into six time segments of approximately 15 minutes each on topics to be selected by the moderator and announced several weeks before the debate.
Tuesday, October 23, 6:00 p.m.: CD 2 Congressional Debate at the University of Arizona, grand ballroom in Student Union Memorial Center, 303 E. University Blvd. Congressman Ron Barber (D) and challenger Martha McSally (R) will debate. Debate will be broadcast LIVE on KUAT, Channel 6.
Tuesday, October 23, 6:30 p.m.: Rescheduled: NEW Legislative District 9 meeting, at NW Medical Center’s La Paloma Urgent Care Community Classroom, 4001 E. Sunrise Drive. For more information please contact LD 9 chair Brian Clymer at [email protected].
Wednesday, October 24, 7:00 p.m.: Drinking Liberally hosts an LD 10 Senate debate between Sen. Frank Antenori and former Rep. David Bradley, at The Shanty, 401 E. 9th Street (at 4th Avenue). For more information see www.livingliberallytucson.org.
Thursday, October 25, 6:00 p.m.: Casa Grande Democrats meeting, at BeDillons' Restaurant, 800 N. Park Avenue (Casa Grande). For more information please contact Jackie Guthrie at [email protected] or (520) 560-4821.
Friday, October 26 to Saturday, October 27, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.: Green Valley Village Country Fair. DCSRA will have a booth with the Sahuarita Democrats. For more information please contact Bill Maki at [email protected] or the Green Valley Democratic HQ at (520) 838-0590.
Friday, October 26, 6:00 p.m.: Pima County Democratic Party African-American Caucus and Latino Caucus GOTV rally, at the IBEW Hall, 750 S. Tucson Boulevard. Please join us for a Get Out The Vote Rally. For more information please contact Pima County Democratic HQ at (520) 326-3716.
Saturday, October 27, 10:00 a.m.: Northern Cochise County Democratic Club meeting, at the Benson City Council chambers, 120 W. 6th Street (Benson). Guest speaker will be Sepp Sprietsma of Pomerene speaking about his and his wife Lisa's experience as guests at President Barack Obama's 51st birthday party after winning a contest. There will also be discussion regarding the propositions and initiatives on the November ballot. Everyone is invited to attend. Refreshments will be served. For more information please contact Mark Suagee at (520) 586-9153 or Maria Troutner (520) 212-5288.
Saturday, October 27, 2:00 p.m.: Dr. Richard Carmona in Sierra Vista. Come meet Dr. Richard H. Carmona, 17th Surgeon General of the United States and hear his vision for a better Arizona and USA. The event will be at Sierra Vista University of Arizona South, 1140 N. Colombo Avenue, Sierra Vista. Please RSVP to (520) 829-6107 or [email protected]
Saturday, October 27, 5:00 p.m.: Dr. Richard Carmona in Quail Creek. Come meet Dr. Richard H. Carmona, 17th Surgeon General of the United States and hear his vision for a better Arizona and USA. The event will be at the Madera Clubhouse Ballroom at Quail Creek. Please RSVP to (602) 441-3595 or [email protected].
Sunday, October 28, Noon: Dr. Richard Carmona in Saddlebrooke. Come meet Dr. Richard H. Carmona, 17th Surgeon General of the United States and hear his vision for a better Arizona and USA. The event will be at the Catalina Magnet High School auditorium, 3645 E. Pima Street (Tucson). Please RSVP to (520) 829-6107 or [email protected].
Sunday, October 28, 2:30 p.m.: Dr. Richard Carmona in Saddlebrooke. Come meet Dr. Richard H. Carmona, 17th Surgeon General of the United States and hear his vision for a better Arizona and USA. The event will be at the Desert View Performing Arts Center in Saddlebrooke. For more information please contact [email protected].
Sunday, October 28, 2:00-6:00 p.m.: GOTV BBQ & Concert, at the Hotel Congress Patio, 311 E. Congress Street (Tucson). Come meet Rep. Ron Barber and Dr. Richard Carmona. Music by the Dusty Chaps, Tesoro, The Cordials, and Doug Johnson. Special Guest DJ: Gabrielle Giffords. No admission charge.
Note: for additional Democratic Party events around the state see http://azdem.org/events/Calendar/.
Special Announcements:
DCSRA Discussion Group
Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m.: Democratic Club of the Santa Rita Area hosts a Current Events Discussion Group at Green Valley Democratic Party HQ, Continental Shopping Plaza, 240 W. Continental Road (exit 63), Upstairs Meeting Room (elevator is available). 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 Amy Johnson at [email protected].
Drinking Liberally
NEW DAY! Wednesdays, 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.
Wednesday, October 31: Halloween.
Thursday, November 1, 5:30 p.m.: Celebrate Diversity and Get Out The Vote Rally with Dr. Richard Carmona, candidate for U.S. Senate, at the Donna Liggins (Northwest) Recreation Center, 2160 N. 6th Avenue (Tucson). Please RSVP to (520) 258-8007 or [email protected].
Saturday, November 2, 10:00 a.m.: NEW Legislative District 2 meeting - November meeting canceled.
Tuesday, November 6: ELECTION DAY!
Tuesday, November 6, 7:00 p.m.: Pima County Democratic Party Election Night Victory Party after the polls close, at the University Park Marriott hotel, 880 East 2nd Street (Tucson). The event is free and open to the public.
Tuesday, November 6, 7:00 p.m.: Arizona Democratic Party Election Night Victory Party after the polls close, at the Renaissance Phoenix Downtown, 50 E. Adams Street (Phoenix). Contact the Renaissance at 602. 333.0000 to book your hotel room now, and don’t forget to ask for the Arizona Democratic Party Election Night discounted rate. Election Day is just around the corner, and we know that you will be knocking on doors and making calls until the last minute. Please join us after the polls close, to celebrate and watch how your hard work has paid off this election season! The Arizona Democratic Party’s 2012 Election Night Watch Party! Free and open to the public. November 6th 2012 Polls Close at 7PM Renaissance Phoenix Downtown 50 East Adams Street Phoenix, AZ 85004 Contact the Renaissance at 602. 333.0000 to book your hotel room now, and don’t forget to ask for the Arizona Democratic Party Election Night Discounted Rate. For more information please contact Rebecca Pringle at 602.234.6821 or [email protected]. The event is free and open to the public.
Democratic Club of the Santa Rita Area "An Evening of Celebration, Dinner and Auction" - Save the Date!
Thursday, November 8, 5:00 p.m.: Democratic Club of the Santa Rita Area hosts "An Evening of Celebration, Dinner and Auction," at Lavender Restaurant, 77 East Paseo De Golf (Green Valley). Dinner choices of grilled salmon or classic beef burgundy. Special dietary requirements accommodated. Live music and cash bar. Silent and live auctions of quality artwork, vacation getaways, tickets to musical and sporting events, gift certificates, and professional services. Cost: basic ticket $75 each, Sponsor $100 each, Patron $200 each. Seating is limited, so act now! Ticket sales close October 29. Please RSVP by ordering your tickets secure online at ActBlue — An Evening of Celebration: Dinner and Auction. You will receive a phone call to confirm your reservation and to ask your menu choice(s). Need a ride? Call headquarters at 520.838.0590. For more information please contact Miriam Lindmeier at [email protected] or (520)-207-5198, Jean Vickers at [email protected] or (520)-300-4322, or Anne Crews at [email protected] or (520)-829-7935.
Friday, November 9, 5:00 p.m.: Sahuarita Democrats meeting, at Triple Play, 1570 W. Duval Mine Road. Join fellow Sahuarita Dems for an evening of fun and discussion of current issues. For more information please contact Danielle Rushford at [email protected] or (520) 777-8638.
Saturday, November 10, 3:00 p.m.: Democratic Club of the Santa Rita Area meeting, at Green Valley Democratic Party HQ, Continental Shopping Plaza, 240 W. Continental Road (exit 63), Upstairs Meeting Room (elevator is available). Reception to follow in the downstairs HQ. For more information please contact the Green Valley Democratic HQ at (520) 838-0590.
Monday, November 12, 6:30 p.m.: Pima County Democratic Party Executive Committee meeting.
Arizona Democratic Party Fall State Committee Meeting - Save the Date!
Saturday, November 17: Arizona Democratic Party Fall State Committee Meeting, at Dobson High School, 1501 W. Guadalupe Road (Mesa). Registration at 9:30 a.m., Call to Order 1:30 p.m. Click here for the official notice of the November State Committee Meeting.
Saturday November 17 to Saturday December 1: Legislative District Reorganization Meetings. Only precinct committepersons elected at the August primary are eligible to participate including voting, election to district offices, or selection as a State Committee Member. This is for the 2013-2014 term.
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