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Political Calendar For The Week of January 10, 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.
Monday, January 11, 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 speakers this week are Tim Sultan, candidate for the Arizona House of Representatives in Legislative District 28, and Paul Eckerstrom on "Public Education Funding Strategies."
Monday, January 11, 6:00 p.m.: Legislative District 29 meeting, will not be meeting at the Eckstrom-Columbus Library, 4350 E. 22nd Street, this month. Location TBA. For more information contact Laura Elías de la Torre, (520) 465-5390 or LD29Chair@gmail.com
Monday, January 11, 7:00 p.m.: Democrats of Oro Valley meeting, at Oro Valley Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive (Oro Valley). Featured speaker is Penny Kotterman, candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction. For more information contact Mike Dayton (520) 742-3774.
Tuesday, January 12, 7:00 p.m.: Legislative District 10 meeting, at new location: Cholla Middle School, 3120 W. Cholla Avenue (Phoenix). Featured speaker is Arif Kazmi, candidate for the Central Arizona Water Conservation District (CAWCD).
Thursday, January 14, 5:00 p.m.: Yavapai County Democratic Party meeting, at Prescott Adult Center, 1280 E. Rosser Road (Prescott). For more information contact Jo Kelleher at 928-541-0413.
Thursday, January 14, 6:30 p.m.: House Democratic Lawmakers State Budget Townhall, at the Disability Empowerment Center (DEC), Nina Mason Pulliam Conference Center Room (first floor), 5025 E. Washington Street (Phoenix). Parking: Please park only in the four-story garage designated for the DEC, which is located on the East side of the DEC. Public Transportation Options to the DEC: Dial-a-Ride: East Valley and Phoenix Dial-a-Ride service this location. Please contact your local Dial-a-Ride early to schedule your trip! Bus and Light Rail: You may also access the site by Valley Metro bus or Metro Light Rail. For more information contact 602-443-0723.
Thursday, January 14, 7:00 p.m.: Young Democrats of Pinal County organizing meeting, at Pinal County Democratic Party headquarters, 350 N. Main (Florence). For more information contact 520-868-0072.
Saturday, January 16, 11:00 a.m.: Pinal County Democratic Party is tabling the Unity Event for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at Peart Park, 350 E. 6th Street (Casa Grande). For more information contact 520-868-0072.
Saturday, January 16, 4:00 p.m.: Annual Mofford Merit Awards (Fundraiser), Carpenters Hall, 4547 W. McDowell Road (Phoenix). This year we are honoring Shirley McAllister. Event/dinner tickets are $25 each. Keynote speaker is Attorney General Terry Goddard. Please RSVP to 623-478-2646.
Saturday, January 16, 12:30 p.m.: Democratic Women in Action, at the Green Valley Library, 601 N. La Cañada Drive (Green Valley). Women over 50 will learn how to maintain their physical independence, allowing them the freedom to enjoy their financial independence by being more active in their communities, participating in more physical activities and being safer around their homes. Becoming more physically independent will also prepare you to participate in the grueling campaigns to come in 2010 and 2012! Come prepared to participate in physical activities (optional). Denise Morse (DeWA program director) will demonstrate the six Lifespan fitness tests and talk about simple exercises that will strengthen the body and help improve balance. For more information contact Denise Morse, (520) 762-1957.
Saturday, January 16, 5:00 p.m.: Pima County Democratic Party African-American Caucus reception, at Pima County Democratic Party headquarters, 4639 E. 1st Street (one block south of Speedway Boulevard west of Swan Road). The African-American Caucus will host a reception with Gerald Richard, Arizona Democratic Party Affirmative Action Moderator. Special guests include Rep. Gabriel Giffords, Corporation Commissioner Sandra Kennedy, Florence City Council Member Vallorie Woolridge, Tucson City Council Members Richard Fimbres and Shirley Scott, and other state and local elected officials. For more information and to RSVP please call Cheryl Rodgers at (520) 326-3716.
Saturday, January 16, 7:00 p.m.: Young Democrats of Pinal County second organizing meeting, at Pinal County Democratic Party headquarters, 350 N. Main (Florence). For more information contact 520-868-0072.
Sunday, January 17, 4:00 p.m.: Cocktail reception for Rebecca Schneider, candidate for Congress in Congressional District 6, at the Windemere Hotel and Conference Center, 5750 E. Main Street (Mesa). Special guest is best selling author David Swanson. Copies of his book, "Daybreak: Undoing the Imperial Presidency and Forming a More Perfect Union," will be available for purchase and signature. Donation of $75.00/PP. Email schneiderforcongress@gmail.com or call (480) 833-5101.
Special Notice:
Saturday, January 23, 2010:ARIZONA DEMOCRATIC PARTY WINTER STATE COMMITTEE MEETING, Wyndham Phoenix Hotel, 50 E. Adams Street (Phoenix). CAUCUSES AND COMMITTEES 9:00am-12:00pm, BUSINESS MEETING 1:00pm-5:00pm. Three of the male vice chair positions are up for election at this meeting. State committee members are strongly encouraged to attend or to send your proxy with another state committee member from your district or county. For more information go to http://www.azdem.org/.
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