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September 2008

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Turn Around America Labor Day Picnic
Date: Mon., Sept. 1, 2008
Description: The Pima Area Labor Federation (PALF) is hosting a Labor Day Picnic, featuring Labor-friendly candidates, music and performances, and a free lunch.  There will be a kiddie corner with loads of activities.  Free to the public.
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Place: Reid Park Band Shell Outdoors Performance Center

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NW Demos Monthly Meeting
Date: Wed., Sept. 3, 2008
Description: This month's speaker is Katherine Adam, author of The New Feminized Majority: How Democrats Can Change America with Women's Values.  A brief Q&A session will follow.  Please arrive by 6PM if you plan to order off the menu.
Time: 6:30-8:00 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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Santa Rita Dems Special Election-Season Kickoff Dinner with Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords
Date: Wed., Sept. 3, 2008
Description: Special Election-Season Kickoff Dinner with guest speaker Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and a pasta fiesta buffet dinner by Chef Charles of Kristofer's Catering & Bistro.  Please RSVP by Sun., August 31st by mailing a check for $12.00 per person to Kathy Killeen at 3481 W. Calle Dos, Green Valley, AZ 85614.
Time: Social at 4:50 PM; dinner at 5:30 PM
Place: American Legion Post 66, 1560 W. Duval Mine Rd., Green Valley
Contact: Jim Woodbrey
Phone: (520) 393-1310

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LD 29 Monthly Meeting1
Date: Thur., Sept. 4, 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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Drinking Liberally
Date: Thur., Sept. 4, 2008
Description: For over two years, Tucson's chapter of Drinking Liberally has been promoting democracy, one pint at a time!  Drinking Liberally, an informal, inclusive progressive social group, meets every Thursday. Raise your spirits while you raise your glass, and share ideas while you share a pitcher. Drinking Liberally frequently features guest speakers. If interested in speaking, please contact.  While drinking liberally, please remember to drink responsibly and make liberal use of designated drivers!
Time: 6:00 PM
Place: The Shanty, 401 E. 9th St. (4th Ave. & 9th St.)
E-mail: tucson@drinkingliberally.org

Website: http://arizona.typepad.com/drinkingliberally/

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Kicking Off Countdown to Election 2008, featuring author Katherine Adam
Date: Thur., Sept. 4, 2008
Description: Please join the Pima County Democratic Party and Arizona Women United for Obama to meet and talk with featured guest, native Tucsonan author Katherine Adam, on "How Feminist Values Can Win Elections."  Enjoy light refreshments and wonderful conversation!
Time: 5:30-7:30 PM
Place: Galería La Sirena, 2905 E. Broadway (west of Country Club, on the north side of Broadway)

Contact: Pima Dems HQ, 326-3716

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Sun City Vistoso Democratic Club1
Date: Sat., Sept. 6, 2008
Description: Regular monthly meeting (only open to those living in Sun City Vistoso).
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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LD 30 Monthly Meeting1
Date: Sat., Sept. 6, 2008
Description: Regular monthly meeting.
Time: 10:00 AM
Place: George Miller Golf Links Library, 9640 E. Golf Links Rd.
Contact: Laura Hogan
Phone: (520) 647-3429

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Walk with LD 26 Candidates
Date: Sat., Sept. 6, 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 in LD 26.  Water and lunch will be provided.  They ask that you RSVP to Aspen Green so that they can prepare the appropriate number of packets.  If you are unable to walk, but would like to volunteer your time, they ask that you contact Adam Kinsey.  Also, Democrats of Oro Valley (DOV) is collecting donations for the food bank, so volunteers may bring donations on Saturday. 
Time: Meet at 8:30 AM; start walking at 9:00 AM
Place: 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: agreen61@cox.net (new e-mail address)

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DGT Awards Luncheon - UPDATED
Date: Sun., Sept. 7, 2008
Description: Save the date for a celebration of our very best volunteers at the Democrats of Greater Tucson. Check back for details.  UPDATE: Reservations are now being taken: a table for ten is $400 and individual reservations are $40, payable by check, money order, or cash (no credit cards).
Time: 12:30 PM; Registration opens at 11 AM
Place:Tucson Marriott, Univ. Park Hotel, 808 E. Second Street
Reservations: Felicia May at (520) 795-2082 or Jim Hannley at (520) 792-1229.
General contact: Mohur Sidhwa
Phone: (520) 326-3716

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Democrats of Greater Tucson Lunch
Date: Mon., Sept. 8, 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 delegates to the Democratic National Convention.

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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DOV Meeting, "Surviving the Democratic National Convention"
Date: Mon., Sept. 8, 2008
Description: Find out what really goes on at a national convention. "Surviving the Democratic National Convention; the experiences of a neophyte delegate in Denver" will be presented at the September general meeting of the Democrats of Oro Valley (DOV). Amanda Simpson, former State Legislative candidate for LD 26 and Young AZ Democrat David Martinez III from the University of Arizona will be featured speakers. Sponsored by the Democrats of Oro Valley. No RSVP is necessary. The meeting is open to the public at no cost.
Time: 7:00 PM
Place: Oro Valley Library, 1305 W. Naranja Dr. (in Oro Valley, located at the corner of La Cañada and Naranja Drive), in the large meeting room

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

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Drinking Liberally
Date: Thur., Sept. 11, 2008
Description: For over two years, Tucson's chapter of Drinking Liberally has been promoting democracy, one pint at a time!  Drinking Liberally, an informal, inclusive progressive social group, meets every Thursday. Raise your spirits while you raise your glass, and share ideas while you share a pitcher. Drinking Liberally frequently features guest speakers. If interested in speaking, please contact.  While drinking liberally, please remember to drink responsibly and make liberal use of designated drivers!
Time: 6:00 PM
Place: The Shanty, 401 E. 9th St. (4th Ave. & 9th St.)
E-mail: tucson@drinkingliberally.org

Website: http://arizona.typepad.com/drinkingliberally/

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SaddleBrooke Democrats Meeting
Date: Sat., Sept. 13, 2008
Description:  Speaker: Ret. Brig. General John Adams on the Democratic Convention (to which he was an Obama delegate) and the Iraq War.

Time: 3:00 PM; potluck to follow

Place: HOA#1 Activities Center, 64518 East Galveston Ln. Tucson, AZ 85739

Website:  http://www.saddlebrookedemocrats.org/
Phone: (520) 825-3219

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Walk with LD 26 Candidates
Date: Sat., Sept. 13, 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 in LD 26.  Water and lunch will be provided.  They ask that you RSVP to Aspen Green so that they can prepare the appropriate number of packets.  If you are unable to walk, but would like to volunteer your time, they ask that you contact Adam Kinsey.  Also, Democrats of Oro Valley (DOV) is collecting donations for the food bank, so volunteers may bring donations on Saturday. 
Time: Meet at 8:30 AM; start walking at 9:00 AM
Place: 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: agreen61@cox.net (new e-mail address)

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Democrats of Greater Tucson Lunch
Date: Mon., Sept. 15, 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. Steve Farley, candidate for re-election in LD 28.

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 26 Monthly Meeting1
Date: Tue., Sept. 16, 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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Drinking Liberally
Date: Thur., Sept. 18, 2008
Description: For over two years, Tucson's chapter of Drinking Liberally has been promoting democracy, one pint at a time!  Drinking Liberally, an informal, inclusive progressive social group, meets every Thursday. Raise your spirits while you raise your glass, and share ideas while you share a pitcher. Drinking Liberally frequently features guest speakers. If interested in speaking, please contact.  While drinking liberally, please remember to drink responsibly and make liberal use of designated drivers!
Time: 6:00 PM
Place: The Shanty, 401 E. 9th St. (4th Ave. & 9th St.)
E-mail: tucson@drinkingliberally.org

Website: http://arizona.typepad.com/drinkingliberally/

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Go Vote 2008 Concert - Calexico, Jim Adkins, and Gabrielle Giffords
Date: Sat., Sept. 20, 2008
Description: The first ever GO VOTE 2008 festival will feature entertainment from Tucson's own Calexico, as well as Jimmy Eat World's lead singer, Jim Adkins. Special guests will include Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. Enjoy great music and learn about ways to get involved with community organizations from across Southern Arizona!   Ticket options: $15 for students (with valid student ID), $25 general admission, $35 reserved upper balcony seating, or $75 for the VIP package. The VIP package includes a rooftop reception at Hotel Congress with members of Calexico, Jim Adkins, and Congresswoman Giffords; reserved lower balcony seating; a signed concert poster; a commemorative Calexico wall calendar; and a Jimmy Eat World collectors' edition vinyl. The show is all ages, but you must be 18 or over to purchase tickets. Ticket sales benefit Giffords for Congress. To purchase tickets or for more information, please click here.
Time: Doors open at 6:30 PM; show at 8:00 PM
Place: The Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St.

Website: http://www.giffordsforcongress.com/calexico/

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Citizens' Water Action Coalition
Date: Sat., Sept. 20, 2008
Description: Invited guests include candidates for the CAP Board Warren Tenney and Arturo Gabaldon.
Time: 1:00 PM
Place: Green Valley Library, 601 N. La Cañada
Contact: June Wortman
Phone: (520) 648-5877

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Walk with LD 26 Candidates
Date: Sat., Sept. 20, 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 in LD 26.  Water and lunch will be provided.  They ask that you RSVP to Aspen Green so that they can prepare the appropriate number of packets.  If you are unable to walk, but would like to volunteer your time, they ask that you contact Adam Kinsey.  Also, Democrats of Oro Valley (DOV) is collecting donations for the food bank, so volunteers may bring donations on Saturday. 
Time: Meet at 8:30 AM; start walking at 9:00 AM
Place: 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: agreen61@cox.net (new e-mail address)

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Democrats of Greater Tucson Lunch
Date: Mon., Sept. 22, 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 Steve Coulter, President of the Tucson Education Association.

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., Sept. 22, 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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Border Issues Group
Date: Tue., Sept. 23, 2008
Description: Planning the Border Issues Fair.
Time: 2:00 PM
Place: Green Valley Library, 601 N. La Cañada

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Drinking Liberally
Date: Thur., Sept. 25, 2008
Description: For over two years, Tucson's chapter of Drinking Liberally has been promoting democracy, one pint at a time!  Drinking Liberally, an informal, inclusive progressive social group, meets every Thursday. Raise your spirits while you raise your glass, and share ideas while you share a pitcher. Drinking Liberally frequently features guest speakers. If interested in speaking, please contact.  While drinking liberally, please remember to drink responsibly and make liberal use of designated drivers!
Time: 6:00 PM
Place: The Shanty, 401 E. 9th St. (4th Ave. & 9th St.)
E-mail: tucson@drinkingliberally.org

Website: http://arizona.typepad.com/drinkingliberally/

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Democratic Unity Event
Date: Fri., Sept. 26, 2008
Description: Please join Tucson Councilmember Rodney Glassman, the Pima County Democratic Party, and our wonderful co-hosts for an hors d'oeuvres party to support the Party and meet the Phoenix Mayor, Democrat Phil Gordon. Cost: $20 per person, or $100 to co-host.
Time: 5-7:00 PM
Place: The Maverick, 6622 E. Tanque Verde Rd.
Phone: (520) 326-3716

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Democratic Women in Action (DeWA) - Elegant Tea
Date: Fri., Sept. 26, 2008
Description: Please join the Democratic Women in Action at their annual Elegant Tea. While the refreshments may be elegant, the program will be hard-hitting, as several experts will help examine ballot propositions for the November election. The National Obama Quilt will be on display, along with directions on how to enter the drawing for the quilt. The event is $15; for reservations, please send a check made out to DeWA to Diana Kistler, 3335 Placita de la Fabula, Green Valley, AZ 85614.
Time: 1:30-3:30 PM
Place: Amado Territory Inn (off of I-19 at exit 48, Arivaca Rd.; take a left off of the exit) 

Contact:  Laurie Cirrincione
Phone: (520) 625-3133

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GO Tucson! - Generation Obama Music & Arts Festival1
Date: Sat., Sept. 27, 2008
Description: The Pima County Democrats, in conjunction with TeenDemocrats, Arizona Young Dems, and local volunteers, are hosting Generation Obama Tucson, a free arts and music festival to fire up the Tucson community for Barack Obama!  Events include live music, visual art exhibitions, voter registration, and much more!  Volunteers are needed to work at the event, and progressive Tucson organizations are invited (and encouraged) to register for tables at the event.  For more information on the event or to RSVP through the Obama website, please click here.
Time: 3:00-7:00 PM
Place: Armory Park (at 6th Ave. and 12th St., in downtown Tucson)
Contact: Melanie Emerson

E-mail: GO.Tucson@yahoo.com or memerson@email.arizona.edu

Website: http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/organizing/44tmj

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Gay-Straight Getting Acquainted1
Date: Sat., Sept. 27, 2008
Description: Monthly public information meeting featuring a speaker from Wingspan to explain the many services that the agency offers to all.
Time: 9:30 AM

Place: Green Valley Library, 601 N. La Cañada

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Democrats of Greater Tucson Lunch
Date: Mon., Sept. 29, 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 Eckerstrom, TUSD Override and Beyond.

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 25 Monthly Meeting1
Date: Tue., Sept. 30, 2008
Description: Regular monthly meeting.
Time: 5:45 PM
Place: Northwest Medical Urgent Care Center, 8333 N Silverbell Rd. (in Continental Ranch)
Contact: Jeff Lawrence
Phone: (520) 326-3716

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