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Political Calendar For The Week of March 21, 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.
Monday, March 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 speaker is University of Arizona Professor Richard Eaton on "the complexity of the Middle East."
Monday, March 22, 6:00 p.m.: Legislative District 27 meeting, at Downtown Tucson Public Library, 101 N. Stone Avenue. Featured speaker is Sam Wercinski, candidate for Arizona Secretary of State. For more information contact Jim Hannley jhannley2@msn.com.
Thursday, March 25, 6:30 p.m.: P.C. Training program, at the Pima County Democratic Party HQ, 4639 E. 1st Street (one block South of Speedway West of Swan Road). Learn how precinct committeemen (PCs) fit in with the state and national party, how to contact your neighbors, how to help candidates, and the many uses of the Voter Activation Network software! Snack provided. Please RSVP to Vivian Harte at (520) 883-8880.
Saturday, March 27, 11:30 a.m.: Arizona List 6th Anniversary Luncheon Celebration, at the Doubletree Hotel, 445 S. Alvernon Way (Tucson). Luncheon honoring Catherene Morton, and featuring Amy Walter, one of the leading journalists covering Washington today! Ticket prices: 2010 Renewed Members: $50; Non-Members: $75; Students: $25. Tables of Ten: Dessert Table $750; Rose Mofford Tribute Dessert Table $1,000; and Sponsorship Table $2,000 or $5,000. For more information and to RSVP, please contact Nettie Silleck at (520) 327-0520.
Saturday, March 27, 5:00 p.m.: Arizona List Phoenix Hors D'Oeuvers and Dessert Reception, at the Wrigley Mansion, 2501 E. Telewa Trail (Phoenix). Come join us for our 6th Anniversary celebration, honoring Jim Pederson and Sylvia Urrutia, and featuring Amy Walter, one of the leading journalists covering Washington today! Ticket prices: 2010 Renewed Members: $40; Non-Members: $60; Students: $25. Tables of Ten: Dessert Table $600; Rose Mofford Tribute Dessert Table $1,000; and Sponsorship Table $2,000 or $5,000. For more information and to RSVP, please contact Nettie Silleck at (520) 327-0520.
Saturday, March 27, 1:00 p.m.: "Coffee with Constituents" with Rep. Steve Farley, at KG's East Side Cafe, 8735 E. Broadway Blvd. (Tucson). House Democratic Policy Leader Steve Farley (LD 28) invites his constituents to join him for coffee and discuss important issues (including health care, the job market, and education) and the current legislative session. No RSVP is required.
Saturday, March 27, 4:00 p.m.: Legislative District 18 Spring Fling Fundraiser, at the home of Chuck & Virginia Walker, 1714 E. Indigo Street (Mesa). Join LD 18 at our annual Spring Fling for great food and fun. Hear U.S. Senate exploratory candidate Rodney Glassman perform jazz before kicking off our great list of elected leaders and candidate speakers. Speakers include U.S. Congressman Harry Mitchell, Rodney Glassman, Felecia Rotellini, Jason Williams, Arif Kazmi, Michael Conway, and more. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under. For more information and to RSVP please contact (480) 390-5931.
Special Announcements:
Center for Progressive Leadership Training Program
The Center for Progressive Leadership offers a comprehensive training program for progressive individuals planning or thinking about running for an elected office in the near or distant future, as well as those wishing to hone their skills as campaign managers. The Center is currently accepting applications for the session held on the weekends of April 10-11, May 1-2, and May 22-23 (all workshops are in Phoenix). The program fee is $100. Applications are due by March 22. For more information or to register, please contact Angelica Delgadillo at (602) 254-1495 or adelgadillo@progressiveleaders.org.
The 21st Annual LULAC Educational Awards & Scholarship Banquet
Thursday, April 1, 6:00 p.m.: At the Tucson Convention Center Copper Room, 260 S. Church; (no-host cocktails at 5:30 PM). This year Congressman Raúl Grijalva and Attorney General Terry Goddard will receive special recognition for their work in bettering the lives of young people. Tickets are $75 (tax-deductible for the amount exceeding $25). Proceeds will go to LULAC Council 1057's effort to send students to attend the LULAC Washington National Youth Leadership Seminar and to provide scholarships with LULAC's National Scholarship Foundation. Please send a check payable to the Southern Arizona Institute of Leadership (a 501(c)3 non-profit) to: SAIL, c/o LULAC 1057, P.O. Box 2443, Tucson, AZ 85702. Please RSVP by March 26 by mail, phone at (520) 903-2838, fax at (520) 792-6388, or e-mail at lulac1057@cox.net.
Democrats of Greater Tucson Luncheon
Monday, March 29, 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. Special Guest is Congressman Raul Grijalva. For more information please contact Marilyn Freed, (520) 326-3716 (Leave message).
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