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July 2008

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LD 29 Monthly Meeting1
Date: Thur., July 3, 2008
Description: Regular monthly meeting.
Time: 7:00 PM
Place: Democratic HQ, 4639 E 1st St
Contact: John Soltero
Phone: 520-326-3716

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Northwest Democrats - CORRECTED
Date: Wed., July 2, 2008
Description: Speakers: representatives of both side of the Payday Loan Reform initiative. Please arrive by 6PM if you plan to order off the menu.  Please note: this event was listed incorrectly in the June 13th newsletter--this is the correct information!  Northwest Democrats meetings are open to all.   We apologize for the inconvenience.
Time: 6:30-8:15 PM
Place: Thunder Canyon Brewery, 7401 N. La Cholla Blvd, upstairs room (at the Foothills Mall, at the corner of Ina and LaCholla)
Contact: Marty Drozdoff or Rod McLeod
Phone: 520-742-1019 or 520-297-0095

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4th of July Volunteer Appreciation Party
Date: Fri., July 4, 2008
Description: Join the Grijalva campaign for a 4th of July Volunteer Appreciation Party with BBQ, music, ice cream, and A-Mountain fireworks! The fireworks will be viewed from Catherene Morton's home, just a few houses over at 526 S. Stone Ave. (please see next listing).
Time: 6:00 PM
Place: Grijalva HQ, 452 S. Stone Ave.
Contact: Gilberto Zaragoza
Phone: 520-629-0050

Website: http://grijalvaforcongress.com/ or click here to RSVP.

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Pima County Democrats Annual 4th of July Event
Date: Fri., July 4, 2008
Description: Enjoy ice cream and a perfect view of the "A" Mountain fireworks from Catherene Morton's home!  Lawn chairs are optional and appreciated.  Please RSVP by calling Pima County Democratic Headquarters.  And don't forget the party at Grijalva Headquarters, just down the street at 452 S. Stone Ave. (please see previous listing).
Time: 7:30 PM
Place: 526 S. Stone Ave.
Contact: Pima County Democratic Headquarters
Phone: 520-326-3716

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Sun City Vistoso Democratic Club - CORRECTED1
Date: Sat., July 5, 2008
Description: Regular monthly meeting (only open to those living in Sun City Vistoso).  Please note: this event was listed incorrectly in the June 13th newsletter--this is the correct information!  SCVDC meetings are open only to residents of Sun City Vistoso.   We apologize for the inconvenience.
Time: 1-3:00 PM
Place: Sun City Vistoso Social Hall
Contact: Ursula Jarvis

Phone: (520) 825-8461

E-mail: ukjarvis@comcast.net

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Walk with LD 26 Candidates
Date: Sat., July 5, 2008
Description: The campaigns for Representative Nancy Young Wright, State Senate Candidate Cheryl Cage, and State House Candidate Don Jorgensen are seeking volunteers to walk.  Afterwards, they will collect packets and share lunch.  They ask that you RSVP so that they can prepare the appropriate number of packets.
Time: Meet at 8:30 AM; start walking at 9:00 AM
Place: Arthur Pack Regional Park (9101 N. Thornydale Rd.) at the ramada
Contact: Aspen Green

Phone: 520-471-6417

E-mail: aspengreen@earthlink.net

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Democrats of Greater Tucson Lunch
Date: Mon., July 7, 2008
Description:  DGT meets every Monday at 12:00 noon (except holidays).   Lunch costs $8.50 (includes tax, tip, & drink).  This week's speakers will be Senators Paula Aboud and Jorge Garcia and Representatives David Bradley and Steve Farley, on "How We Democrats Survived the 2008 Legislature."  Please note that DGT will no longer be meeting at Elle and will instead be meeting at Dragon View Restaurant.

Time: 12:00 PM

Place: Dragon View Restaurant, 400 N. Bonita (South of St. Mary's Rd, between the Freeway & Grande; turn south at Furr's Cafeteria)

Contact:  Marion Pickens
Phone: (520) 296-5908 or (520) 326-3716

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LD 28 Monthly Meeting
Date: Tue., July 8, 2008
Description:  Strategies for Victory in November. Guest Speakers: Vince Rabago, Chair Pima County Democratic Party; John Michael, Chair Baja Arizona Democratic Coalition; Kenneth Jacobs, Executive Director, Pima County Dem Party.

Time: 6:30 PM. Please sign in by 6:15 PM.

Place: Democratic Headquarters, 4639 E. 1st Street

Contact:  Mohur Sidhwa
Phone: (520) 326-3716

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Pima County Democratic Nucleus Club - UPDATED1
Date: Thurs., July 10, 2008
Description: The monthly forum will feature Supervisor Sharon Bronson, her primary election opponent, Donna Branch Gilby, and Supervisor Ramon Valadez and his primary candidate, Robert Robuck.
Time: 5:30 PM
Place: Viscount Suite Hotel, 4855 E Broadway
Contact: Ash Silverburg
Phone: (520) 326-3716

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Democratic Club of Santa Rita Area (DCSRA) Monthly Meeting1
Date: Sat., July 12, 2008
Description: Regular monthly meeting.  Light refreshments provided.  The meeting is free and open to the public.
Time: 1:00 PM
Place: Casa de Esperanza, 780 S. Park Ave (1st left after entering La Posada off Continental, Exit 63, Green Valley)
Contact: Jim Woodbrey
Phone: 520- 393-1310

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Walk with LD 26 Candidates
Date: Sat., July 12, 2008
Description: The campaigns for Representative Nancy Young Wright, State Senate Candidate Cheryl Cage, and State House Candidate Don Jorgensen are seeking volunteers to walk.  Afterwards, they will collect packets and share lunch.  They ask that you RSVP so that they can prepare the appropriate number of packets.
Time: Meet at 8:30 AM; start walking at 9:00 AM
Place: Arthur Pack Regional Park (9101 N. Thornydale Rd.) at Ramada 2 (the same meeting place as last week: turn right into the first parking lot; park at the north end; take the short path to Ramada #2)
Contact: Aspen Green

Phone: 520-471-6417

E-mail: aspengreen@earthlink.net

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SEIU Walk for Andrea Dalessandro, LD 30
Date: Sun., July 13, 2008
Description: The campaign for AZ Legislative District 30 House Democratic Candidate Andrea Dalessandro seeks volunteers to join them for their walk on Sunday, June 29.  The goal of the walk is to reach out to all those voters whose votes are so important in this race, and to "change the way they do business in Phoenix." All are welcome, especially volunteers who support working families. There will be a brief orientation and walk lists will be distributed.  Cold water will be provided before and after the walk.
Time: 5:00-7:30 PM
Place: Coffee XChange at 8501 E. Broadway (just west of Camino Seco)
Contact: Andrea/Andy

Phone: 520 648 2092

E-mail: Andrea4LD30@gmail.com

Website: www.Andrea4LD30.com

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Democrats of Greater Tucson Lunch
Date: Mon., July 14, 2008
Description:  DGT meets every Monday at 12:00 noon (except holidays).   Lunch costs $8.50 (includes tax, tip, & drink).  This week's speaker will be Rep. Phil Lopes, candidate for re-election (LD 27).  Please note that DGT will no longer be meeting at Elle and will instead be meeting at Dragon View Restaurant.

Time: 12:00 PM

Place: Dragon View Restaurant, 400 N. Bonita (South of St. Mary's Rd, between the Freeway & Grande; turn south at Furr's Cafeteria)

Contact:  Marion Pickens
Phone: (520) 296-5908 or (520) 326-3716

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Democrats of Oro Valley (DOV) Monthly Meeting - UPDATED
Date: Mon., July 14, 2008
Description: A representative from the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection will speak on the Arroyo Grande and its environmental impact on Oro Valley and the surrounding area. Newly elected Oro Valley Town Council members Bill Garner and Salette Latas will also speak.
Time: 6:45 PM
Place: Oro Valley Library, 1305 W. Naranja Dr. in Oro Valley, located at the corner of La Cañada and Naranja Drive

Contact: Mike Dayton
Phone: (520) 742-3774

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LD 26 Monthly Meeting1
Date: Tue., July 15, 2008
Description: Regular monthly meeting.
Time: 7:00 PM
Place: Metro Water (Board Room), 6265 N La Cañada
Contact: Peggy Toomey Hammann
Phone: 928-614-8041

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Lightbulbs to Leadership Night of Action1
Date: Thur., July 17, 2008
Description: The Sierra Club is sponsoring a night of action on July 17th to help create demand for clean energy solutions and green jobs.  Party-goers will listen to a live national conference call about green job development from some real experts: Green For All President Van Jones, Washington State Gov. Christine Gregoire, and Sierra Club Executive Director Carl Pope. Then folks will take action together by writing letters to their governors encouraging green job development.  Sign up now to host your own party, or RSVP to a party near you by searching the Sierra Club's website.
Website: action.sierraclub.org/lightbulb_parties

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Bush Bee Gone! - Sign-making Party1
Date: Thur., July 17, 2008
Description: Please join us for a sign-making party in preparation for the next day's "Bush Bee Gone!" protest!  See following listing for information on the protest.
Time: 6:00 PM
Place: Pima County Democratic Headquarters
Phone: 520-326-3716

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Bush Bee Gone!1
Date: Fri., July 18, 2008
Description: Come send a message to President Bush and U.S. Rep. Giffords' challenger, AZ State Sen. Tim Bee, that we are tired of their failed policies here in Arizona! Please note the following guidelines: the protest is confined to public sidewalk space, so please stay off of center medians, all roads, and private property, and please do not obstruct pedestrian traffic on the sidewalks. In preparation for the protest, there will be a party to make signs for the protest on Thur. 7/17 (see previous listing).
Time: 7:00 AM
Place: Intersection of Ina & Oracle
Contact: Dem HQ
Phone: 520-326-3716

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PC 201 Advanced Training
Date: Sat., July 19, 2008
Description: This 5 hour training (lunch provided) prepares PCs for working on campaigns within their precincts as well as at campaign HQ!
Time: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM
Place: Pima County Democratic Headquarters
Contact: Pat Rigg or Dem HQ

Phone: 520-326-3716

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Walk with LD 26 Candidates
Date: Sat., July 19, 2008
Description: The campaigns for Representative Nancy Young Wright, State Senate Candidate Cheryl Cage, and State House Candidate Don Jorgensen are seeking volunteers to walk.  After walking, there will be a house party to include lunch; the opportunity to meet LD 26 Democratic candidates; and speaker Brig. Gen John Adams (Ret.), military advisor to Barack Obama and delegate to the Democratic Convention, on Sen. Obama's candidacy. Please RSVP.
Time: Meet at 8:30 AM; start walking at 9:00 AM; house party to follow
Place: David and Joan Safier's house, 4125 E Bujia Segunda
Contact: Aspen Green

Phone: 520-471-6417

E-mail: aspengreen@earthlink.net

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Rock the Vote - Summer of Hope
Date: Sat., July 19, 2008
Description: This is a grassroots, non-partisan gathering of Americans who want to change how the U.S. is run.  The event will feature keynote speaker Rep. Steve Farley and live music by Water on the Rocks, Combo Westside, Earthlingz, Less than Famous, and Kailey Carranza with Singing for a Cure.  The event is free of charge, and brought to you by Passionate Volunteers for Obama.
Time: 4:00-9:00 PM
Place: Olive R Twist Restaurant (4915 E. Speedway)

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Walk with a Doc - Heinz for LD29 Campaign
Date: Sat., July 19, 2008
Description: Precinct Walking for Matt Heinz for State Representative, LD29. 9am walks with Dr. Laura. 3pm walks with Dr. Matt.
Time: 3:00 PM
Place: Grijalva HQ, 452 S. Stone Ave
Contact: Laura Elias de la Torre

Phone: 520- 225-0274

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Arizona Heritage Dinner with U.S. Rep. Rahm Emanuel - UPDATED1
Date: Sun., July 20, 2008
Description: The Arizona Democratic Party and Chair Don Bivens cordially invite you to the 2008 Arizona Heritage Dinner.  Keynote speaker is U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel [D-IL], Chairman of the Democratic Caucus and former Chairman of the DCCC.  Special guests to include Governor Janet Napolitano, Congressman Harry Mitchell [D-AZ], and Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords [D-AZ].   Please RSVP.  For table sponsorships and individual ticket pricing, please click here.
Time: 6:00 PM: VIP, ADC, & general reception, registration, & cocktails; 7:00 PM dinner
Place: Wyndham Phoenix Hotel, 50 E Adams St, Phoenix
Phone: 602-234-6814

E-mail: rsvp@azdem.org

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Walk for Andrea Dalessandro, LD 30
Date: Sun., July 20, 2008
Description: Eastside Tucson walks every Sunday night at 5:00 for July and August. Volunteers meet at the parking lot adjacent to Blvd., on the north side of Broadway just East of Camino Seco. Water supplied. Pizza party after.
Time: 5:00 PM
Place: New York Pizza, 8771 E Broadway
Contact: Steve Gall, Eastside Coordinator

Phone: 520 777-3000

Website: www.Andrea4LD30.com

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Democrats of Greater Tucson Lunch
Date: Mon., July 21, 2008
Description:  DGT meets every Monday at 12:00 noon (except holidays).   Lunch costs $8.50 (includes tax, tip, & drink).  This week's speaker will be John Michael of the Independent Voter ID Project.  Please note that DGT will no longer be meeting at Elle and will instead be meeting at Dragon View Restaurant.

Time: 12:00 PM

Place: Dragon View Restaurant, 400 N. Bonita (South of St. Mary's Rd, between the Freeway & Grande; turn south at Furr's Cafeteria)

Contact:  Marion Pickens
Phone: (520) 296-5908 or (520) 326-3716

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Giffords for Congress Cactus Roots Campaign with Governor Napolitano
Date: Mon., July 21, 2008
Description:  Please join the Giffords for Congress Cactus Roots Campaign for a very special event with Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano and Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords!  The Cactus Roots Campaign offers several tiers of recognition for contributors.  Please RSVP.

Time: 4:30-6:30 PM

Place: Viscount Suites Hotel, 4855 E Broadway (just east of Swan)
Phone: (520) 512-0012

E-mail: brittany@giffordsforcongress.com

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House Party to End Predatory Payday Loans @ Grijalva HQ
Date: Mon., July 21, 2008
Description:  Congressman Grijalva and Supervisor Elías need your help to defeat the predatory payday lenders and save our communities from the debilitating effects of their endless debt trap. Join us for food, friends, and to help us defeat the dangerous Payday Loan "Reform" Act. There is a suggested contribution, from $10 to $50.

Time: 5:30-7:30 PM

Place: Grijalva HQ, 452 S. Stone Ave.

Contact:  Gilberto Zaragoza
Phone: (520) 629-0050

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Democratic Women in Action (DWA) Ice Cream Social
Date: Fri., July 25, 2008
Description:  The Democratic Women in Action are holding an ice cream social to feature Democratic female candidates from LD 30 and other relevant organizations.  Invited speakers include Andrea Dalessandro (LD 30 House candidate), Georgette Valle (LD 30 AZ Senate candidate), Donna Branch-Gilby and Sharon Bronson (District 3 County Supervisor candidates), Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (CD 8), and Sandra Kennedy and Kara Kelty (Corporation Commission candidates).

Time: 12 PM

Place: Friends in Deed, 310 W. Camino Casa Verde

Contact:  Bonnie Richards
Phone: (520) 625-9039

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Walk with a Doc - Heinz for LD29 Campaign
Date: Sat., July 26, 2008
Description: Precinct Walking for Matt Heinz for State Representative, LD29. 9am walks with Dr. Laura. 3pm walks with Dr. Matt.
Time: 3:00 PM
Place: Grijalva HQ, 452 S. Stone Ave
Contact: Laura Elias de la Torre

Phone: 520- 225-0274

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Walk with LD 26 Candidates
Date: Sat., July 26, 2008
Description: The campaigns for Representative Nancy Young Wright, State Senate Candidate Cheryl Cage, and State House Candidate Don Jorgensen are seeking volunteers to walk.  Lunch will be provided.  They ask that you RSVP so that they can prepare the appropriate number of packets.
Time: Meet at 8:30 AM; start walking at 9:00 AM
Place: New Pima County Democrats Northwest Satellite Office, 2860 W. Ina Rd., Ste 100 (Northeast corner of Ina and Shannon, next to Oro Valley Bicycles)
Contact: Aspen Green

Phone: 520-471-6417

E-mail: aspengreen@earthlink.net

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Northwest Satellite Office Grand Opening!!
Date: Sat., July 26, 2008
Description: The Pima County Democratic Party will open a campaign office in northwest Pima County with a Grand Opening Celebration and Rally.  Democratic Party officials, elected Democrats, and Democratic candidates will be on hand to celebrate the event.  All candidates are invited.  Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords will be present to speak to the crowd.  Other featured guests will include LD 26 candidates Cheryl Cage (Senate) and Don Jorgensen (House) and incumbent Nancy Young Wright (House), as well as invited guests from LD 25 - candidates Manny Alvarez (Senate), Pat Fleming (House), and Ric Boyer (House)  The celebration will featuer food, music, and games designed to focus voter registration with Republican policies.  There will be Obama bumper stickers and yard signs for sale, and contributions of $10, $25, and up are welcome!
Time: 3-5:00 PM
Place: New NW Satellite Office: 2860 W Ina Rd., Ste 100 (northeast corner of Ina and Shannon)
Contact: Pima County Democratic HQ
Phone: (520) 326-3716

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Citizens' Water Action Coalition
Date: Sat., July 26, 2008
Description: Featured guests: Board of Supervisors candidates and current members, to include Donna Branch-Gilby and Robert Robuck (Sharon Bronson and Donna Branch-Gilby will speak at the next meeting on August 23).
Time: 9:30 AM
Place: Green Valley Library, 601 N. La Cañada
Contact: June Wortman
Phone: (520) 648-5877

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Gay/Straight Getting-Acquainted Public Education Meeting
Date: Sat., July 26, 2008
Description: The Gay/Straight Getting-Acquainted public education meeting will show the movie For the Bible Tells Me So.  All are welcome.
Time: 1:00 PM
Place: Green Valley Library, 601 N. La Cañada
Contact: June Wortman
Phone: (520) 648-5877

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PC 101 Training 1
Date: Sun., July 27, 2008
Description: For newly appointed PCs, this 2 hour training includes practice in registering voters, canvassing by foot and by phone, and a brief overview of other PC duties.
Time: 1:00-3:00 PM
Place: Pima County Democratic Headquarters
Contact: Pat Rigg or Dem HQ
Phone: 520-326-3716

E-mail: prigg@cox.net

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Democrats of Greater Tucson Lunch
Date: Mon., July 28, 2008
Description:  DGT meets every Monday at 12:00 noon (except holidays).   Lunch costs $8.50 (includes tax, tip, & drink).  This week's speaker will be Paul Newman, candidate for Corporation Commission.  Please note that DGT will no longer be meeting at Elle and will instead be meeting at Dragon View Restaurant.

Time: 12:00 PM

Place: Dragon View Restaurant, 400 N. Bonita (South of St. Mary's Rd, between the Freeway & Grande; turn south at Furr's Cafeteria)

Contact:  Marion Pickens
Phone: (520) 296-5908 or (520) 326-3716

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LD 27 Monthly Meeting
Date: Mon., July 28, 2008
Description: Regular monthly meeting.
Time: 6:00 PM
Place: Main Library, 101 N. Stone Ave, downtown Tucson
Contact: Jim Hannley
Phone: (520) 975-4820

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DCSRA Meet-and-Greet feat. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords
Date: Mon., July 28, 2008
Description:  The DCSRA is holding a casual reception for a Meet-and-Greet with Democrats from the Sahuarita area, featuring guest speaker Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.  Light refreshments will be served.

Time: 6-7:30 PM

Place: Rancho Sahuarita Clubhouse, 15455 S. Camino Lago Azul

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Election Integrity Commitee: Orientation for Election Workers
Date: Wed., July 30, 2008
Description: The EIC is recruiting election workers for the 2008 primary and general elections.  Observers will be needed in place for the early ballot processing boards as early as August 22!  Experience with the heavy turnout in the Presidential Preference Election demonstrated the critical need to staff an army of volunteers and alternates.  We need to prepare our observers to know in advance what could go wrong in an election. Take this message to your friends, neighbors, communities and clubs. It’s time to step up to serve in a pivotal election that could be the most important of our lifetimes. These sessions focus on:

• How to spot what could go wrong at precincts
• Breaches of chain of custody of ballots at any stage of the election process
• How to protect voters' rights to make sure eligible voters have correct ID
• Rules for provisional and conditional provisional ballots
• How, when and who to call when you notice deviations from procedure, have questions or unresolved problems

Volunteers for specific observer positions (Receiving Board, Early Ballot Processing Board, Duplicating Board etc.) will be required to attend a task-specific training in order to receive a credential from the Democratic Party Chair.  Note: These sessions are different from the training offered by the Elections Department for paid workers. If you, or someone you know, wish to be appointed for a paid election job for the General Election, please sign up with the EIC between now and August 1.

Time: 6-8:00 PM
Place: Woods Memorial Branch Library, 3455 N 1st Ave
Contact: Sandra Spangler or Paul Hilts
Phone: (520) 297-1533 (Sandra) or (520) 319-7829 (Paul)

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Meet-and-Greet with Kara Kelty, Democratic Candidate for AZ Corporation Commission
Date: Thur., July 31, 2008
Description: The campaign for Kara Kelty for AZ Corporation Commission is holding a meet-and-greet where guests can meet Kara, learn more about what the AZ Corp. Comm. does, and mingle with new friends.  Please RSVP.  For more information on Kara, visit www.KaraKelty.com.
Time: 5-7:00 PM
Place: The home of Pam Sutherland and Phil Lipman, 2747 E. 3rd St (NW corner of 3rd and Treat Sts)
Contact: Pam Sutherland
Phone: (520) 269-7853

E-mail: p.k.sutherland@gmail.com

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