Political Calendar: Week of April 16, 2023

Send notices of your events to [email protected]. Editor’s Note: Due to the covid-19 coronavirus pandemic and CDC recommendations for social distancing, many events are still being held virtually online. We are doing our best to update the calendar, but you should check with event organizers prior to attending any event to confirm the status. 

Political Calendar for the Week of April 16, 2023:

Sunday, April 16, 9:00 a.m.: Spring Cyclovia Tucson. This is s car-free, bike friendly event, with people also using tricycles, scooters, wheelchairs, strollers, wagons, skates, hiking boots, etc. to enjoy the pedestrian/bike dominated streets along a set route in Tucson. Info and activity booths along the route for Spring 2023 will be between the Lost Barrio on Park Avenue South of Broadway Blvd. and Himmel Park south of Speedway Blvd.

Pima County Democratic Party’s Desert Bloom Champagne Brunch Fundraiser

Sunday, April 16, 10:00 a.m.: Pima County Democratic Party’s Desert Bloom Champagne Brunch, at the Desert Diamond Casino, 7350 S. Nogales Hwy., Tucson. Our Desert Bloom Spring Brunch will feature Sec. of State Adrian Fontes, Ken Martin, who as President of the Association of State Democratic Committees and Vice Chair of the DNC, has inside knowledge of all the best ideas and campaigns across the country. We will also hear from Chair of the Arizona Democratic Party – Yolanda Bejarano, who overwhelmingly won the democratic leadership of Arizona in January, and leads a historically diverse and representative state board. Get your tickets today!

Monday, April 17, Noon: Democrats of Greater Tucson ONLINE MEETING April 17: Featured speaker is Tucson’s Mayor, Regina Romero. Register in advance. Meanwhile, you can also watch more than 130 Videos of Candidates and Speakers at  of Greater Tucson.

Tuesday, April 18: Tax Day.

Tuesday, April 18: 100th day of legislative session, they are supposed to be done. Not even.

Tuesday, April 18: Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Tuesday, April 18, 6:30 p.m.: Pima County Supervisor Rex Scott District 1 town hall, at Dusenberry-River Library, 5605 E. River Road, Suite 105, Tucson. Residents will have an opportunity to ask questions and offer comments.To learn more, contact District 1 staff at 520-724-2738 or [email protected].

Wednesday, April 19, 4:00 p.m.: Drinking Democratically Happy Hour with DGT, at Brother John’s Beer, Bourbon & BBQ, 1801 N Stone Avenue, Tucson. Join us for the camaraderie with Democrats of Greater Tucson. It’s a wonderful opportunity to talk with and enjoy the company of fellow Democrats. Invite your friends! We have space reserved in the Bourbon Lounge inside. Their Social Hour menu includes drinks and food specials. You can view the menu at their website: www.brotherjohnsbbq.com/menus/.

Wednesday, April 19, 6:00 p.m.: Graham County Democratic Party meeting. Meet the third Wednesday of each month. Meet via Zoom. For more information. please visit our web page, or visit our Facebook Page.

Wednesday, April 19, 6:30 p.m.: Legislative District 17 meeting. Meet the third Wednesday of each month. For more information please contact Larry Waggoner, Chair at [email protected].

Wednesday, April 19, 6:30 p.m.: Copa City Democrats meeting, location varies. For more information please contact Constance Jackson at [email protected].

Wednesday, April 19 – Sunday, April, 23: Tucson International Mariachi Conference, at the Tucson Convention Center. The Tucson International Mariachi Conference Espectacular Concert is Saturday, April 22, 7:00 p.m. in the TCC Linda Rondstadt Music Hall. Purchase tickets through TCC or ticket master.

Thursday, April 20 – Sunday, April 30: Pima County Fair.

Thursday, April 20, 10:00 a.m.: Democrats of the Red Rocks Breakfast on Zoom. Free.  Register in Advance. Meet the third Thursday of each month. Visit our web page.

Thursday, April 20, 5:30 p.m.: Green Drinks with Tucson City Council Member Kevin Dahl and speaker Carolyn Campbell, at Moto Sonora Brewing, 1015 S. Park Avenue, Tucson.

Thursday, April 20, 6:30 p.m.: Yavapai County Democratic Party meeting, details TBA.

Friday, April 21, 5:00 p.m.: Arizona Dems Spring Happy Hour with Attorney General Kris Mayes, at UA Local 469 Plumbers, Pipefitters & HVAC Techs, 3109 N. 24th Street, Phoenix. RSVP to [email protected].
Suggested Contribution levels: $10,000 | $5,000 | $2,500 |$1,000|$5001 $250 | $100 | $50| State Committee Member Price: $25. For more information, please email Monica Tang at [email protected].

Friday, April 21, 6:00 p.m.: Gila County Democratic Party general meeting, at the Gila Dems Office, 110 E. Bonita Street, Payson, AZ. Meet the third Friday of each month. For more information please visit our web page, or Facebook Page, email us at [email protected], or call our office 928-363-1808.

Saturday, April 22: Earth Day.

Saturday, April 22: Tucson Children’s Museum Earth Day. FREE Community Event.Come discover all the ways to help make your world a healthier, greener place to live. How to recycle and how composting works, the joys of gardening and how fun it is to enjoy nature. Or learn how to bring nature to your backyard with exhibits from local wildlife groups. There will be exhibitors and activities outside the Museum for all ages. Adults with children are welcome inside the courtyard and the Museum for more kid-centric activities.

Saturday, April 22, 10:00 a.m.: Pima County Democratic Party African-American Caucus meeting, at Grace Temple Baptist Church, 1020 E. 31st Street, Tucson. Meet the third Saturday of each month. The caucus is not exclusively for African-Americans, all are welcome to join. For more information please contact Connie DeLarge at [email protected]or (520) 241-8408.

Saturday, April 22, 1:00 p.m.: San Tan Valley Democrats meeting, meet virtually. Meet the third Saturday of each month. Please email group for details: [email protected], or phone: 480-630-9092.

Saturday, April 22, 1:30 p.m.: Copa City Democrats meeting. Meetings are every third Saturday of the month. Receive the link through Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/2963579027298825, or email Tony at [email protected].

Coconino County Dems 23rd Annual Roosevelt-Kennedy Gala

Saturday, April 22, 4:30 p.m.: Coconino County Dems 23rd Annual Roosevelt-Kennedy Gala, featuring Secretary of State Adrian Fontes and Attorney General Kris Mayes at Twin Arrows Resort and Casino, 22181 Resort Blvd, Flagstaff. Your ticket includes admission to the welcome reception & dinner starting at 4:30PM on April 22, 2023. Join us as we celebrate the strides we made in the past election and taking that energy into organizing for more wins in 2024! Guests will include Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, Attorney General Kris Mayes and other surprise guest speakers. There will also be a silent auction with a wide range of wonderful items. This is an event that you won’t want to miss! RSVP by ordering your tickets Here. For more information, please email [email protected] or call 928-214-0393.

Special Announcements:

Green Valley Democrats Current Events Discussion Group

Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m.:  Green Valley Democrats fka Democratic Club of the Santa Rita Area meets on Zoom at 10:00 – 11:30. To join the Discussion Group please send your name to  [email protected]. 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 Jean Vickers [email protected].

Drinking Liberally

Third Wednesday of each month, 6:00 p.m.: Drinking Liberally at The Shanty, 401 E. 9th Street, Tucson. We need to know by the morning of each meeting approximately how many folks will attend. Please RSVP to [email protected]. Informal but thoughtful conversation. As a reminder, The Shanty does not serve food (yes, there is popcorn), so please feel free to bring your own or order in, all allowed at The Shanty. There is no obligation to order anything–but as a thank you to our host, I hope everyone will order at least one drink (alcoholic or otherwise).

Monday, April 24, 6:00 p.m.: Legislative District 20 meeting. Meet the fourth Monday of each month. For more information please visit our LD 20 website.

Tuesday, April 24, 4:30 p.m.: Democratic Club of the Saddlebrook Ranch meeting, at 59680 E. Robson Circle, Oracle. Meet the fourth Tuesday of each month. Pease contact Matt Nelson at [email protected], or (651) 414-1334.

Tuesday, April 25, 6:30 p.m.: Legislative District 18 meeting. Meet the fourth Tuesday of each month. For more information please contact Larry Bodine, Chair at [email protected].

Thursday, April 27, 6:30 p.m.: Pima County Supervisor Rex Scott District 1 town hall, at Sabino High School, 5000 N. Bowes Road, Tucson. Residents will have an opportunity to ask questions and offer comments.To learn more, contact District 1 staff at 520-724-2738 or [email protected].

Sunday, April 28: International Workers’ Memorial Day.

Monday, May 1: International Workers’ Day.

Tuesday, May 2: National Teacher Day.

Wednesday, May 3 – Sunday, May 7: Verde Valley Fair.

Friday, May 5: Cinco de Mayo.

Saturday, May 6, 11:00 a.m.: Greater Huachuca Area Democrats meeting virtual on Zoom (soon at a designated restaurant in Serra Vista). Meet the first Saturday of each month. For more information, please email [email protected], or phone (520) 329-2253.

Monday, May 8, 5:30 p.m.:  Legislative District 19 meeting. Meet the second Monday of each month. For more information please contact Chair Matthew Boyd at [email protected].

Monday, May 8, 6:30 p.m.: Democrats of Oro Valley meeting. Meet the second Monday of each month. For more information see our Facebook page or demsov.org.

Monday, May 8, 7:00 p.m.: Democrats of the Highlands at Dove Mountain meeting, in the Dove Mountain Clubhouse Catalina Room II, 4949 W. Heritage Club Blvd., Marana. For more information see our Facebook page.

Tuesday, May 9, Noon: Democrats of Rim Country meeting, at Tiny’s Family Restaurant, 600 Arizona Hwy. 260, Payson, AZ. Meet the second Tuesday of each month. For more information please email us at [email protected].

Tuesday, May 9, 3:30 p.m.: Saddlebrooke Democrats meeting, at SaddleBrooke Activities Center, 64518 E. Galveston Lane (Saddlebrooke). Meet the second Tuesday of each month. For more information please contact Steve Groth at (520) 385-6686 or check our web site. SaddleBrookeDemocrats.org.

Tuesday, May 9, 5:00 p.m.: Democrats of the Picture Rocks meeting, via zoom. Meet the second Tuesday of each month. Contact us by email at [email protected] for more information.

Tuesday, May 9, 6:30 p.m.: Legislative District 23 meeting. Meet the second Tuesday of each month. To access the Zoom link for these virtual meetings, please join our email list. Join us for our monthy happy hour on the last Friday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Email contact form

Wednesday, May 10, 5:30 pm.: Legislative District 21 meeting. Meet the second Wednesday of  each month. For more information, please contact Jacqui Bauer, Chair at [email protected].

Wednesday, May 10, 6:30 p.m.: Marana Dems & Friends meeting. To request the Zoom meeting invitation send an email to: [email protected]. Meet the second Wednesday of each month. Visit our Facebook Page.

Thursday, May 11: The Yuma County Democrats meet the second Thursday of every month, currently on Zoom due to the Pandemic. Meetings are open to the public. For information on how to attend sign up for our newsletter or email [email protected].

Thursday, May 11, 5:30 p.m.: Pima County Democratic Party Nucleus Club meeting, at the DoubleTree – Reid Park Hotel, 445 S. Alvernon Way, Tucson. Meet the second Thursday of each month. Non-members will be asked to make a contribution of $20 at the door or in advance. For more information, contact Nucleus Club at Pima County Democratic Headquarters (520) 326-3716.

Thursday, May 11, 5:30 p.m.: Pima County Democratic Party Disability Caucus meeting, at Direct Center, 1001 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson. Monthly meeting of the Disability Caucus. Open to the public. For more information please contact Contact Carol Brown (520) 325-9874.

Saturday, May 13, 10 a.m.: Tanque Verde Valley Democrats meeting.  Usually meet the second Saturday of each month. For more information visit our web site. Tanque Verde Valley Democratic Club.

Saturday, May 13, 10:00 a.m.: Mule Mountain Democrats meeting, at the Community Y, 26 Howell Avenue, Old Bisbee. Meet the second Saturday of each month. For more information e-mail Sandy Hummingbird at [email protected], or visit our web page Mule Mountain Democrats.

Saturday, May 13, 10:00 a.m.: Coconino County Democratic Party meeting, at the Murdoch Community Center, 203 E. Brannen Avenue, Flagstaff. Also on Zoom. Meet the second Saturday of each month. For more information please call (928) 214-0393 or email [email protected], or viit our web page coconinodemocrats.org.

Saturday, May 13, 1:00 p.m.: Sun City Democrats of Oro Valley meeting, in the Navajo Room of the Activity Center, 1495 Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Sun City. Meet the second Saturday of each month. For more information lease contact Maureen Salz [email protected].

Saturday, May 13, 3:00 p.m.: Green Valley Democrats fka Democratic Club of the Santa Rita Area meeting. For more information please see our Facebook page or greenvalleydemocrats.org.

Sunday May 14: Mother’s Day.

Tuesday, May 16: Special election on Prop 412 (TEP franchise agreement) – City of Tucson.

Wednesday, May 17, 4:00 p.m.: Drinking Democratically Happy Hour with DGT, at Brother John’s Beer, Bourbon & BBQ, 1801 N Stone Avenue, Tucson. Join us for the camaraderie with Democrats of Greater Tucson. It’s a wonderful opportunity to talk with and enjoy the company of fellow Democrats. Invite your friends! We have space reserved in the Bourbon Lounge inside. Their Social Hour menu includes drinks and food specials. You can view the menu at their website:  www.brotherjohnsbbq.com/menus/.

Wednesday, May 17, 6:00 p.m.: Graham County Democratic Party meeting. Meet the third Wednesday of each month. Meet via Zoom. For more information. please visit our web page, or visit our Facebook Page.

Wednesday, May 17, 6:30 p.m.: Legislative District 17 meeting. Meet the third Wednesday of each month. For more information please contact Larry Waggoner, Chair at [email protected].

Wednesday, May 17, 6:30 p.m.: Copa City Democrats meeting, location varies. For more information please contact Constance Jackson at [email protected].

Thursday, May 18, 10:00 a.m.: Democrats of the Red Rocks Breakfast on Zoom. Free.  Register in Advance. Meet the third Thursday of each month. Visit our web page.

Thursday, May 18, 5:30 p.m.: Green Drinks with Tucson City Council Member Kevin Dahl and speaker Carolyn Campbell, at Moto Sonora Brewing, 1015 S. Park Avenue, Tucson.

Thursday, May 18, 6:30 p.m.: Yavapai County Democratic Party meeting, details TBA.

Friday, May 19, 6:00 p.m.: Gila County Democratic Party general meeting, at the Gila Dems Office, 110 E. Bonita Street, Payson, AZ. Meet the third Friday of each month. For more information please visit our web page, or Facebook Page, email us at [email protected], or call our office 928-363-1808.

Saturday, May 20: Armed Forces Day.

League of Women Voters of Arizona State Convention

Saturday, May 20, 9:00 a.m.: League of Women Voters of Arizona State Convention, at
Riverfront Wastewater Reclamation Facility, 1083 East Riverfront Road, Cottonwood, AZ. The League of Women Voters of Northern Arizona has generously offered to act as local host and is organizing the local logistics and events in Cottonwood, Arizona. All League members are invited to attend, whether as a local league delegate or not. LWV OF Northern Arizona (LWVNAZ) is arranging great food, live music at both lunch and dinner on Saturday, and a Sunday morning walk and talk by the river at Dead Horse Ranch State Park. This year’s theme is The Climate and Environment. For registration and information on lodging, Click Here.

Saturday, May 20, 10:00 a.m.: Pima County Democratic Party African-American Caucus meeting, at Grace Temple Baptist Church, 1020 E. 31st Street, Tucson. Meet the third Saturday of each month. The caucus is not exclusively for African-Americans, all are welcome to join. For more information please contact Connie DeLarge at [email protected]or (520) 241-8408.

Saturday, May 20, 1:00 p.m.: San Tan Valley Democrats meeting, meet virtually. Meet the third Saturday of each month. Please email group for details: [email protected], or phone: 480-630-9092.

Saturday, May 20, 1:30 p.m.: Copa City Democrats meeting. Meetings are every third Saturday of the month. Receive the link through Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/2963579027298825, or email Tony at [email protected].

Monday, May 22, 6:00 p.m.: Legislative District 20 meeting. Meet the fourth Monday of each month. For more information please visit our LD 20 website.

Tuesday, May 23, 4:30 p.m.: Democratic Club of the Saddlebrook Ranch meeting, at 59680 E. Robson Circle, Oracle. Meet the fourth Tuesday of each month. Pease contact Matt Nelson at [email protected], or (651) 414-1334.

Tuesday, May 23, 6:30 p.m.: Legislative District 18 meeting. Meet the fourth Tuesday of each month. For more information please contact Larry Bodine, Chair at [email protected].

Monday, May 29: Memorial Day.

Wednesday, June 14: Flag Day.

Tucson Juneteenth Celebrating Freedom

Saturday, June 17, 1:00 p.m.: Tucson Juneteenth Celebrating Freedom, at Kino Sports Complex, 2500 E. Aho Way, Tucson. We are Making Tucson Juneteenth the largest and best Festival in Southern Arizona- Dedicated to the Freedom of over 250,000 Slaves, on June 19. 1865. Please come out and help us Celebrate, We are looking for Vendors, Volunteers, Sponsors, Entertainers, and Ads for our Souvenir Book. Go to our Website and sign up to keep up to date on local events. Facebook Page.

Sunday, June 18: Father’s Day.

Monday, June 19: National Juneteenth holiday.

Tuesday, July 4: Independence Day.