Posted by AzBlueMeanie:
The Political Calendar is posted on Sundays. Please send us notice of your political events prior to the Sunday before your event (7 days would be most helpful). See the calendar icon in the right-hand column of the blog page for easy access to the calendar.
Political Calendar For The Week of February 9, 2014:
Continuing to Sunday, February 23: Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics.
Monday, February 10, 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 Jeremy Lasher, Field Organizer & Consultant to City of Tucson, on “How annexation benefits the city and you.” Next week: No DGT in observance of Presidents' Day.
Monday, February 10, 7:00 p.m.: Democrats of Oro Valley meeting, at the Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive (SE corner at La Cañada). Featured speaker is Lt. Col. Susan Struck on her role in securing women's equality in the military. For more information please contact Mike Dayton at [email protected] or (520) 742-3774, or visit our web site http://www.demsov.org/.
Capitol screening of Robert Reich's "Inequality for All"
Tuesday, February 11, 11:00 a.m.: Capitol screening of Robert Reich's "Inequality for All" to honor the 50th Anniversay of the War on Poverty, in the Historic Senate Chamber, Arizona Capitol Museum, 1700 W. Washington Street, 3rd Floor (Phoenix). Refreshments provided, discussion to follow. Blog for Arizona's own Bob Lord is a member of the panel discussion. To RSVP go to http://bit.ly/Luhodl.
Tuesday, February 11, 4:00 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.
Wednesday, February 12: Abraham Lincoln's birthday.
Wednesday, February 12, Noon: Northside Democrats meeting at Mimi's Cafe, 4420 N. Oracle Road (Tucson). Please note this is a new location for the Northside Dems meetings, in a separate building in the Tucson Mall property, SW corner. We will be in the Winery Room, please arrive early to order from menu, admission free. Featured speaker is Gayle Hartmann, President of Save the Scenic Santa Ritas Association. For more information please contact (520) 297-0095 or visit our web site at www.northsidedems.org.
Wednesday, February 12, 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 [email protected] or like us on Copa City Dems | Facebook.
Thursday, February 13, 5:30 p.m.: Pima County Democratic Party Nucleus Club meeting, at the Viscount Suite Hotel, 4855 E. Broadway Blvd. Guest speaker is Sandra Kennedy, candidate for the Arizona Corporation Commission. For more information please contact Martin Bacal at (520) 326-3716.
Friday, February 14: Valentine's Day. Arizona Statehood Day.
Saturday, February 15, 9:00 a.m.: 15th Annual Vail Pride Day, at the Pima County Fairgrounds, 11300 S. Houghton Road (from I-10). A huge community-wide event that involves almost every student in the 10,000-student district as well as teachers, staff, businesses and community organizations. Free, food and drink will be available for purchase from food vendors outside as well as from the many clubs and school groups.
Saturday, February 15 - Sunday, February 23: Tucson Rodeo - La Fiesta de los Vaqueros, Tucson Rodeo Parade is Thursday, February 20.
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 [email protected].
Drinking Liberally
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.
Monday, February 17: President's Day.
“Café Roka Rendezvous, Meet the Candidates” Fundraiser in Bisbee
Monday, February 17, 5:00 p.m.: Cochise County Democratic Party hosts the Café Roka Rendezvous, Meet the Candidates” Fundraiser in Bisbee. All announced candidates have been invited, and all attending will have an opportunity to make comments to the guests. Attending: David Garcia, Candece Hardt, Jim Holway, Sandra Kennedy, Leah Landrum Taylor, Felecia Rotellini, Hon. Alma Vildosola, and Maricela Solis (on behalf of Congressman Ron Barber). Tentatively scheduled: Fred DuVal. Admission is $50.00 per person, and will include a wonderful Café Roka appetizer buffet, coffee, tea, soft drinks, cash bar. We will have fun Silent Auction (check or cash only) from which our guests can shop. Please make your reservations and send advance payment (again, check or cash only), by Feb. 11, 2014 using the reservation form. For more information about the presentation, please contact Pat Fleming at [email protected] or (520) 378-4386.
Tuesday, February 18, 11:00 a.m.: Democratic Women of Southeastern Arizona meeting, at the Pueblo Del Sol Country Club, 2770 E. St. Andrews Drive, (Sierra Vista). “Arizona’s 2014 Political Climate and Voter Registration Trends” will be explained by Christine Rhodes, Recorder for Cochise County. The lunch is $15.00. Please reserve your seat with Patricia Hickey at 520-459-1054 or 520-456-5596 or email [email protected].
Tuesday, February 18, 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 [email protected] or (520) 896-9054.
Tuesday, February 18, 6:30 p.m.: Legislative District 9 meeting, at the Northwest Medical Center (in the La Paloma Urgent Care Community Classroom), 4001 E. Sunrise Drive. For more information please contact Brian Clymer at [email protected] or (520) 297-3539.
Wednesday, Frbruary 19, 10:00 a.m.: Arizona Advocacy Network's Second Annual Day of Action, at the Arizona State Capitol. We will offer hands-on training on how to approach your representatives. Join us for informative trainings, speakers, lunch, and of course a visit to your Legislative representatives and senator. We'll give you everything you need to have a successful visit. R.S.V.P required. Reserve by clicking " Get Tickets" http://bit.ly/17ZN6XU
Wednesday, February 19, 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 [email protected] or (602) 619-4440.
Wednesday, February 19, 6:30 p.m.: Legislative District 10 meeting, at Pima County Democratic Party HQ, 4639 E. 1st Street (one block South of Speedway and West of Swan). For more information please contact Paul Olson at [email protected] or (520) 791-2965.
Thursday, February 20: Tucson Rodeo Parade.
Thursday, February 20, 6:00 p.m.: Casa Grande Democrats meeting, (location varies). For more information please contact Jack Guthrie at [email protected] and Like Us on Facebook.
Friday, February 21, 2:00 p.m.: Democratic Women in Action meeting, at the Joyner-Green Valley Library, 601 N. La Canada Drive (Green Valley). Featured speaker is state Sen. Andrea Dalessandro for a Legislative update. For more information please contact Laurie Cirrincione at [email protected] or (520) 625-3133, or visit our website Democratic Women in Action.
Saturday, February 22: George Washington's birthday.
Tucson Peace Fair & Music Festival
Saturday, February 22, 11:00 a.m.: Tucson Peace Fair & Music Festival, at the Reid Park Bandshell, 1100 S. Randolph Way. this FREE event is Arizona's largest gathering of Peace, Justice and Environment groups who will be tabling for their organizations. Live music, entertainment, food, children's activities, Climate Cabaret Ramada. For more information please call (520) 445-4110 or go to Tucson Peace Center.
Arizona Advocacy Network 3rd Annual Dinner Reclaiming Government for the People, With Ed Schultz
Saturday, February 22, 6:00 p.m.: Join Arizona Advocates and progressive political commentator Ed Schultz in support of Clean Elections, Voting Rights and Fair Courts, at the Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort, 7677 N. 16th Street (Phoenix). Ed is host of MSNBC's The Ed Show and his own talk radio program. Expect an exciting evening with fellow Arizonans who support our nation's founding idea that government should be of, by and for the People. Tickets are $100 per person. Register Here! For more information please contact Josselyn Berry at [email protected] or (602) 297-2500.
Sunday, February 23, 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.
Monday, February 24, 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.
Tuesday, January 28, 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 [email protected]. $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!)
Thursday, February 27, 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). For more information please contact Buddy Gill at [email protected].
Thursday, February 27, 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 [email protected].
Saturday, March 1, 10:00 a.m.: Legislative District 2 meeting, at the Sam Lena/South Tucson Library, 1607 S. 6th Avenue (Tucson). For more information please contact Marla Daugherty at (520) 594-5265.
Saturday, March 1, 10:00 a.m.: Greater Huachuca Area Democrats Club meeting, at the Golden Corral Restaurant, 798 State Highway 92, Sierra Vista. For more information please contact Joy Mims, [email protected].
Arizona List Celebrates 10 Years with Political Strategist Celinda Lake - Save the Date!
Saturday, March 1: Arizona List Celebrates 10 Years, with Political Strategist Celinda Lake. 11:00 a.m. Marriott Hotel, 880 E. 2nd Street, Tucson. 5:00 p.m. Alwun House, 1204 E. Roosevelt, Phoenix. Get your tickets today at www.arizonalist.org.
Saturday, March 1, 1:30 p.m.: Sun City/Vistoso Democrats meeting, at the Social Hall Activity Center, 1563 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd. (Oro Valley). For more information please contact Ben Love at (520) 825-8064.
Labor's Day of Action at the Capitol
Monday, March 3, 10:00 a.m.: Labor's Day of Action at the Capitol, 1700 W. Washington Street (Phoenix). Join us for a day of action and education to ask our lawmakers to focus on creating jobs, education and a balanced budget. RSVP's are mandatory as we will be providing lunch and materials. Phoenix: [email protected] or (602) 631-4488; Tucson: [email protected] or (520) 388-4139. For bus transportation from Tucson, Winslow, Flagstaff and Kearny, RSVP's are mandatory. Phoenix: [email protected] or (602) 631-4488; Tucson: [email protected] or (520) 388-4139.
Monday, March 3, 6:30 p.m.: Pima County Democratic Party Executive Committee meeting.
Tuesday, March 4: "Fat Tuesday" - Mardis Gras.
Dolores Huerta International Women's Day Luncheon and Awards Ceremony
Tuesday, March 4, 11:00 a.m.: Arizona Cesar E. Chavez Holiday Coalition presents the Dolores Huerta International Women's Day Luncheon and Awards Ceremony, at the YWCA Tucson, 525 Bonita Avenue (Tucson. Special guest of honor is Dolores Huerta. Individual tickets are $35 plus a processing fee. Order tickets online at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dolores-huerta-international-womens-day-luncheon-awards-ceremony-tickets-10230151659. For more information please contact Montserrat Caballero at [email protected] or 520-304-5765, or visit us at Arizona Cesar E. Chavez Holiday Coalition.
4th Annual Celebration of International Women’s Day
Thursday, March 6, 5:30 p.m.: CWA Local 7000 invites you to the 4th Annual Celebration of International Women’s Day, at Pima College Downtown Campus, Amethyst Room, 1255 N. Stone Avenue (Tucson). We will salute the women union leaders, past & present, from throughout Southern Arizona whose activism inspires us to strive for greater advancement in our workplace, union & community. Our celebration will highlight the accomplishments of union elected officials, stewards, organizers and active members. The festivities will feature a light dinner, door prizes, a special raffle, and a silent auction. So nominate your union’s female hero and then join us to honor her at our celebration! Individual tickets are $45 each, sponsorships available. Proceeds from the celebration will benefit CWA’s charity of choice, the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS foundation. Checks should be made payable to: CWA Local 7000, and mail to: 877 S. Alvernon Way, Ste. 100, Tucson AZ 85711. For more information & to RSVP please contact Linda Hatfield at [email protected] or 520-323-0700.
Saturday, March 8: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2014, Theme: Inspiring Change.
Wednesday, March 12, Noon: Northside Democrats meeting at Mimi's Cafe, 4420 N. Oracle Road (Tucson). Please note this is a new location for the Northside Dems meetings, in a separate building in the Tucson Mall property, SW corner. We will be in the Winery Room, please arrive early to order from menu, admission free."Law Enforcement and Mental Health." presented by members of the Tucson Police Dept. and Pima County Sheriff's Dept. For more information please contact (520) 297-0095 or visit our web site at www.northsidedems.org.
Thursday, March 13, 11:30 a.m.: I Stand With Planned Parenthood luncheon, at the Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Avenue (Tucson). Registration 11:30 a.m., Luncheon Noon. Tables of 10 are $750, individual tickets are $85 each. You will be inspired by Jodi Jacobson, President and Editor-in-Chief of RH Reality Check, a daily online publication providing news, commentary and analysis on sexual and reproductive health and justice issues. We will honor Kent Burbank, director of the Pima County Victim Service Division since 2007 where he oversees the intervention, advocacy & financial compensation for crime and trauma victims. Purchase tickets here. For information about this event, please contact Edna Meza Aguirre at [email protected] or (520) 784-5810.
Friday March 14: 25th Annual LULAC Youth Leadership Conference at Pima Community College - West Campus.
Friday, March 14, 11:30 a.m.: I Stand With Planned Parenthood luncheon, at the Arizona Biltmore Resort, 2400 E. Missouri Avenue (Phoenix). Registration 11:30 a.m., Luncheon Noon. Tables of 10 are $750, individual tickets are $85 each. You will be inspired by Jodi Jacobson, President and Editor-in-Chief of RH Reality Check, a daily online publication providing news, commentary and analysis on sexual and reproductive health and justice issues. Purchase tickets here. For information about this event, please contact John McDonald-O'Lear at [email protected] or (602) 263-4215.
Saturday, March 15 - Sunday, March 16: Tucson Festival of Books.
John Nichols returns to Tucson
Saturday, March 15, 6:00 p.m.: PDA of Tucson and the Pima Area Labor Federation host author and commentator John Nichols of The Nation and MSNBC, at IBEW Local 570, 750 S. Tucson Blvd. (Tucson). Nichols mixes political commentary with snippets of history and calls for progressive action. Join PDA Tucson and PALF for an inspiring evening with a national figure. At this event, Nichols also will be selling and signing copies of his new book "Dollaroacy: How the Money and Media Election Complex Is Destroying America." Facebook John Nichols Returns to Tucson.
Monday, March 17: St. Patrick's Day.
Tuesday, March 18, 5:30 p.m.: Raul Grijalva Maricopa County campaign kickoff event, at the Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. 2nd Avenue (Phoenix). Suggested Donation: $50 Young Professional, $100 Friend of the Congressman, $500 Goatee-level host, $1000 Mustache-level host. Facebook:
Congressman Grijalva's Maricopa County Campaign Kick-Off Fundraiser.
Tuesday, March 18, 6:00 p.m.: Cochise County Democratic Party general membership meeting, at the Benson City Council Chambers, 120 West 6th Street (Benson). The Northern Cochise County Democratic Club hosts. Superintendent of Benson Schools, will be guest speaker. Rich Brownell will show brief video from “Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense.” CCDC PCs are encouraged to attend as we will be discussing the upcoming 2014 election year. Only PCs from across Cochise County have voting privileges, however like-minded guests are welcome. Democratic candidates wishing to address the Committee may request time on the agenda by contacting CCDC Chair, Pat Fleming, at [email protected] no later than March 14.
Wednesday, March 19 - Sunday, March 23: Pinal County Fair.
Greenlee County Democrats’ 6th Annual Polly Rosenbaum Fundraising Dinner
Thursday, March 20, 6:00 p.m.: Greenlee County Democrats’ 6th Annual Polly Rosenbaum Fundraising Dinner, at Tyler’s Taste of Texas Restaurant (in Clifton.) This year’s theme: “WE ARE ONE” with Guest Speaker: Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick. $30 for a delicious dinner including salad; your choice of barbeque, Chicken Alfredo, Garden Alfredo (vegetarian) or prime rib ($5 more); coffee or tea and homemade cobbler. Cash wine and beer bar. For more information or to purchase a ticket, email us at [email protected] or call 602-525-3686.
Friday, March 21 - Saturday, March 22: 2014 SACA Home & Garden Show, at Buena High School in Sierra Vista. Cochise County Democratic Party will be tabling voter registration at this event. Candidates are encouraged to attend. Sign-up sheet for Friday and Saturday, with booth hours is available at the CCDC headquarters in Sierra Vista during regular office hours. 520-458-9467. For more information, email Ken Davis at [email protected].
Annual St. Patricks Day Celebration - Save the date!
Saturday, March 22, 1:00 p.m.: LD 9 and LD 10 cohost the Annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration at the home of George and Marjie Cunningham, 630 N. Alamo Avenue (Tucson). This is the annual campaign kick-off event for Southern Arizona. Come meet the candidates and socialize with your fellow Democrats. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. To order tickets secure online go to: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/st.pats. For more information plese contact Elaine Lim at (520) 795-3909.
Friday, March 28 - Sunday, March 30: SAHBA Home & Patio Show at the Tucson Convention Center.
Cesar Chavez March & Rally
Saturday, March 29, 9:00 a.m.: Cesar Chavez March & Rally. Meet at Pueblo High School, 3500 S. 12th Avenue, Tucson. We will march east on 44th St., south on South 6th Ave. to Rudy Garcia Park (formerly Rodeo Park). Rally, Music and Speakers held at the park! For more information please contact [email protected] or 520-940-7752.
Tuesday, April 1 - Sunday, April 6: Yuma County Fair.
Thursday, April 3, 5:30 p.m.: 25th Annual LULAC Educator's and Scholarship Banquet, DoubleTree (Tucson Reid Park), 445. S. Alvernon Way. Tickets are $75 each. Details TBA.
Wednesday, April 9 - Sunday, April 13: Maricopa County Fair.
Friday, April 11 - Sunday, April 13: University of Arizona Spring Fling.
Friday, April 11: 25th Annual LULAC FBI Community Service Awards Banquet. Details TBA.
Arizona Democratic Party Spring State Committee Meeting
Saturday, April 12: Arizona Democratic Party Spring State Committee Meeting in Tucson. Details TBA. Save the date!
Tuesday, April 15: Passover begins at sundown.
Thursday, April 17 - Sunday, April 27: Pima County Fair.
Thursday, April 17, 5:00 p.m.: I Stand With Planned Parenthood dinner and raffle, at the Little America Hotel, 2515 E. Butler Avenue (Flagstaff). Purchase tickets here. For information about this event, please contact Annet Ruiter at [email protected] or (602) 263-4213.
Sunday, April 20: Easter Sunday.
Tuesday, April 22: Earth Day.
Recent Comments