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May 1, 2025
Newsletter
Mission:
We are a community organization that
stimulates and promotes
democratic values.
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Calendar:
May 1 May Day Rallies in Tucson and Phoenix
May 1 Ciscomani Protest
May 1 OLLI Wild Fire Program
May 3 Green Valley Rally
May 3 Save the Scenic Santa Ritas Rally
May 3 Social at Brindis
May 4 Chili Cookoff
May 10 Program Meeting
May 24 Program Meeting
June 1 Christine Pelosi Breakfast
Every Wednesday Discussion Group
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Change for Change
Have some loose change? We'll have a collection bucket at each program meeting for your coins which will be used to augment our fundraising efforts. Help us keep our office open and support Democratic candidates!
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Understanding the Threats of Wildfires in Green Valley and the Vicinity
When: Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 1 PM
Where: OLLI-UA Green Valley Campus - Community Learning Center Room 203, 1250 W. Continental Road, Green Valley, AZ (same location as CPAC).
What: L.T. Pratt Community Outreach / Public Information Officer from the Santa Rita Fire District will take us through what we need to do in the event of a wildland fire here in the Green Valley area, how to protect our homes and animals.
Open to all. No registration required.
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LET’S GET SOCIAL!
Saturday, May 3, 1 pm
At Brindis (the former Javelina Run)
No Host
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Join our socials every 1st and 3rd Saturday! Our next get together is this coming Saturday, May 3, 1 pm, at Brindis (the old Javelina Run) a few doors from GV Dems HQ. Mark your calendars for May 17th, also!
No host, but buy a drink, a snack, or lunch and know you’re talking to a friendly group.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP by text to Judy at 616-808-1799 by 5 pm, the Thursday before the date of the social.
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Discussion Group
Join the Discussion Group each Wednesday, 10 - 11:30 am in Room 203 for open discussion on current events.
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Time
Thursday, May 1
5:30 – 8pm MST
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Location
Southside Presbyterian Church
317 W 23rd St
Tucson, AZ 85713
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Ciscomani Protest
Thursday, May 1, 9:00 a.m.
Protest outside Rep. Ciscomani's office at 1636 N Swan Road, Tucson.
Sponsored by LD 18 Dems.
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Next Green Valley Rally is on Saturday, May 3, 2025!
NOTE: Earlier Time--9am-10am
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Join concerned residents from around the region for a Rally for the Santa Ritas. The gathering will bring together residents, environmental advocates, and regional leaders in a show of public opposition to the Copper World mining project, as well as the devastation caused by the unchecked power of the mining industry in Arizona. We will urge our representatives to take a stand against harmful mining operations in Southern Arizona.
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
- Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Location: Tucson Federal Building, 300 W Congress St, Tucson, AZ
Key Attendees / Speakers:
- Adelita Grijalva, former Pima County Supervisor
- Tucson Mayor, Regina Romero
- Kevin Dahl, City of Tucson Councilmember
- Russ McSpadden, Center for Biological Diversity
- and more!
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Poll Watchers Needed
Poll watchers are needed for the Special Primary Election on July 15 and the Special General Election on September 23. These special elections are being held to fill the CD7 seat which is vacant due to the death of Congressman Raúl Grijalva.
Click this link if you are interested in signing up or getting more information:
Future Poll Observer Interest Form.
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WE CARE Campaign in May:
SAMU First Response
We will collect for the SAMU First Response whose Arizona program grew out of former Casa Alitas volunteers. They serve both the vulnerable in Tucson and Nogales, including the unhoused community, hospice, the elderly and young families. Their greatest needs at this time are:
- Adult diapers, sizes L and XL
- Children’s diapers, size 4 and up
- Underpants
- Ensure or similar protein drinks
- Baby formula
- Hygiene items, any kind
They also are happy to receive clean clothing.
Bring your items to the wagon at Headquarters or to any program meeting.
Thank you!
Judy Knape, VP Headquarters
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Paid for by the Green Valley Democrats Club. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.
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