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August 1, 2026

Newsletter

Mission:

We are a community organization that

stimulates and promotes

democratic values.

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August Calendar:

August 5: Discussion Group (10am)*

August 8: Get Out The Vote! (8am)

August 8: Sahuarita Democrats & Independents Rally (9am)

August 8: Jonathan Hill, Candidate for AZ Corporation Commission (3pm)*

August 12: Discussion Group (10am)*

August 13: Guys in Blue Luncheon (noon)

August 15: Rally

August 15: Joanna Mendoza Town Hall (3pm) @ Quail Creek Kino Center, Ocotillo Rm, 1490 N Quail Creek Loop

August 19: Discussion Group (10am)*

August 22: Dr. Terry Leyba Ruiz - AZ Superintendent of Public

Instruction Candidate (3pm)*

August 26: Discussion Group (10am)*

August 27: Women in Blue Luncheon (11:30am)

Auguist 27: Postcard Party (2pm)*

August 28: Sign Making Party (3pm)*

*Starred Events are in Continental Plaza Shopping Center, Rm 203

GV Dems Headquarters hours for August

open 10-2 on Mondays and Fridays only

GV Dems Headquarters hours for August

open 10-2 on Mondays and Fridays only

Bob Karp is a Candidate for AZ State Senate - District 19. Thanks for making it possible with your write in votes!

Programs

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!

Events

Social at Brindis will start up again in September (weather permitting)

Women in Blue Luncheon

Thursday, August 27th

11:30-2:00 pm

$30 cash or check per person for lunch and non-alcoholic beverages

Pay at the luncheon

Checks should be made out to GV Democrats

RSVP by August 23rd to Lois Connell at hiloconn@yahoo.com

Location: Hana Tokyo Restaurant

5435 S Calle Santa Cruz #185, Tucson

Located next to the Harkins Movie Theatre in the Spectrum Mall

on W Irvington Rd.

Will be in the Hibachi area of the restaurant and ordering from the menu.

Come and socialize with other Women in Blue!

Remember: If you cannot attend, please cancel your RSVP or you will be responsible for the cost.

WEAR BLUE!!!

Discussion Group

Join the Discussion Group each Wednesday, 10 - 11:30 am in Room 203 for open discussion on current events.

Guys in Blue Lunch

August 13th

Arizona Family Restaurant at Noon

Everyone orders off the menu and goes Dutch

Please RSVP to

George McGaughey

georgemcgaughey1@gmail.com

Action Alerts!

Next Green Valley Rally

Saturday, August 15th

8-9 am

NOTE TIME CHANGE

Bring your signs and voices to protest the actions of this Administration. Signs will also be available for purchase at the SE corner.

Please remember:

Refrain from engaging with those attempting to disrupt or distract. Our goal is to always have peaceful protest.
Be safe when crossing the street and watch for traffic which sometimes comes very close to the curb.
Stay off the medians.
No parking in the Walgreen's lot--you may use the church's parking lot.
Sunscreen, hats, water are essential.

Bring non-perishable food items for the Sahuarita Food Bank

to the rallies!

-If you see someone in distress at the rallies-

There will be 4 volunteers with orange vests, one on each corner, Ask one of the orange-vested volunteers to call for help.

HELP NEEDED!

We could also use some additional help on Saturdays – selling hats, shirts, signs, etc.

Meet us at Headquarters by 7:30 am to load up our materials.

Sahuarita Democrats and Independents Rally

August 8th @ 9 am

Fry’s Marketplace Corner

15950 S Rancho Sahuarita Blvd

More information at:

https://www.facebook.com/p/Sahuarita-Democrats-100064419652705/?_rdr

Postcard Writing Party

Thursday, August 27th

2-4pm

Continental Shopping Plaza

210 W Continental Rd

Room 203

We're setting our sights on JoAnna Mendoza,

Candidate U.S. House of Representatives, CD 6.

Get ready for a winning combination: tasty snacks, good cheer &

time well spent. This is how we move the needle.

Sign Making Party - 4th Friday of

Every Month

Friday, August 28th

3-4 pm

Continental Shopping Plaza, Room 203

Sign material will be provided. Bring your own markers.

SATURDAY CISCOMANI PROTESTS

1636 N. Swan Road

8 am Saturday

Headquarters

In Memoriam

Jon Hepfer, a long-time valued member of the HQ staff who worked on Wednesday mornings, died unexpectedly on July 14th. His dedication, energy and engaging personality will be sorely missed. He is survived by his brother Lee, sister Heidi, sons Todd, Dustin, Morgan, daughter Hannah and partner Gerrie. Obituary

William (Bill) S. Maki, former president of what today is the Green Valley Democrats, died on July 16th. He is survived by Ruth, his wife; his brother, Arne; sisters-in-law Gene and Patty; and nephews, Alec and Sean. Obituary

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