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Date: 2/17/2025
Subject: This Week in Greater Tucson - February 17, 2025
From: League of Women Voters of Greater Tucson


The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages the informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
 
THIS WEEK IN GREATER TUCSON

February 17, 2025
 
 What is This Week in Greater Tucson?  This Week in Greater Tucson (TWGT) will arrive in your inbox on most Monday mornings providing a quick overview of what is happening in the LWVGT in the coming week, the links for more information, and the links to the virtual meetings.  It will also provide information on events that may be of interest happening within the State of AZ and LWVUS.  
 
 If you have content you wish to share with This Week in Greater Tucson, please complete the TWGT Form . To access the site, first you must log in as a member. Please note: the deadline for submissions is Noon the Saturday before Monday's email.
 
 
Note: To access links in the This Week in Greater Tucson, members first must log onto the lwvtucson.org website.  
 
2025.02.18 Housing Program
Public Programs
Housing Insecurity in Greater Tucson
Tuesday, February 18
6 PM
Zoom
Registration Required
Black History Month
MEET THE CHALLENGE
 

What comes to mind when people think about the League of Women Voters? The League stands for the protection of our democracy, education on the important issues facing our nation, state and community and, of course, voting rights. Since 1941, the League of Women Voters of Greater Tucson (LWVGT) has been working for our communities on these critical pillars of democracy. And we must continue to do so. How can you help?

 

We need volunteers to lead two important League Committees in the 25-26 program year: Voter Services and Nominations. If you have wanted to get involved and are ready to step into a leadership role, please consider volunteering to chair one of these two committees.


Please email April Lewis at  membership@lwvtucson.com if you have questions about these positions and if you are willing to become a Committee Chair. Thank you!
LWVGT is an all-volunteer organization.  
Come meet new members, greet old friends, 
and work together to strengthen our democracy!
Volunteer opportunities are now open for several upcoming events.
To check out any of these events and volunteer,
 
Thank you for your time and helping our League keep democracy going strong!
  • HELP REGISTER VOTERS by volunteering for a Voter Services Voter Registration event.
  • POSITIONS AVAILABLE:
    - Become a League Friend to new members 
    - Public Programs Coordinator
    - Program and Activities volunteer
Tucson Festival of Books
THE TUCSON FESTIVAL OF BOOKS
University of Arizona Mall - March 15-16
 
!Volunteers Needed!

LWVGT has a booth at the Tucson Festival of Books where we provide information and answer questions.

The shifts are 2 hours.

Please go to the volunteer section on the web site to sign up.

It's a lot of fun!

To volunteer
Libraries are an essential part of our community, 
and a great partner in our programs to educate the public. 
Now the libraries are asking for feedback from the communities they serve.  
Please take a few minutes to complete their survey. 
 
Pima County Public Library 
Community Survey
 
 
Survey ends March 14
THIS WEEK in LWVGT
The Environmental Issues Committee
 
What is I-11 and should the public care?
Here's a hint: I-11 is a proposed superhighway that would
be routed through many of our communities and 
some of our most important Sonoran Desert lands. 
This is a project that would affect all of us, one way or another. 

Carolyn Campbell, Board member,
Coalition for Sonoran Desert Conservation
 
Tuesday, February 18
1 PM 
Zoom
Communications Committee
Meeting
Wednesday, February 19
6 PM
Zoom
DEI Book Discussion Group
Special Session
Thursday, February 20
6 PM
The Message by Ta-Nehisi
Section II
On Pharaohs - p 21-61
Help New Citizens Register to Vote
 
Friday, February 21
10:00 AM to 3:30 PM
 
Evo A DeConcini Courthouse 2nd Fl - Naturalization
405 W Congress St, 2nd Fl
 
To register voters, a LWV member must have attended registration training in the past two years. Questions? We have answers! Please contact voterregistration@lwvtucson.com

TO PLAN AHEAD
LWVGT
 
Technology/Equipment Committee Meeting
Tuesday, February 25
6  PM
Zoom
RSVP
DEI Outreach Committee
Wednesday, February 26
1:30 PM
Zoom
DEI Book Discussion Group
Special Session
Thursday, February 27
6 PM
The Message by Ta-Nehisi
Section III
Bearing the Flaming Cross - p 64-111
WebsiteTaskforce Meeting
Monday, March 3
6 PM
Zoom
DEI Movie Discussion
Thursday, March 6
Zoom
 

The Six Triple Eight - The US Army's only predominantly Black, all-women battalion serving oversees in WWII must do the impossible in this stirring drama based on true events.  2024 2h 9m - Available on Netflix and Prime
Issues & Eggs Breakfast Forum
Safe Lives, Safe Homes
Examining the connection between domestic violence and housing
Friday, March 7
8-10:30 AM
Doubletree by Hilton, Tucson - Reid Park
445 S Alvernon Way
Remember: registration is required before Saturday, March 01, 2025 at 12:00 AM
 
 TO PLAN AHEAD
LWVAZ
 

LWVAZ 2025 LEGISLATIVE WEEK
 
Legislatively Speaking: Empowering Voters Defending Democracy
LUNCH AND LEARN VIRTUAL SESSIONS
 
 Monday Feb. 24, 12-1:30 p.m. Federalism and States’ Rights; Intersection of Federal and State Laws and the Impact on Arizona 
               To register
 
 Tuesday Feb 25, 12-1:30 p.m. Funding the Future: Strengthening Public Education in Arizona
               To register
 
 Wednesday Feb 26, 12-1:30 p.m. Drought and Debate: The Legislative Landscape of Arizona Water Policy
              To register                 
 
 Thursday Feb 27, 12-1:30 p.m. Ballots & Bills: The Legislative Fight for Voting Rights in Arizona
               To register                
 
 Friday Feb 28, 12-1:30 p.m. Navigating the Legislative Landscape: Trends & Challenges
             To register
2025 LWVAZ LEGISLATIVE LOBBY DAY AT THE ARIZONA CAPITOL
 Thursday, March 6, 2025
 

Arizona Capitol
1700 W Washington St
Phoenix, AZ 85007

 

LWV Arizona is hosting Legislative Lobby Day at the Capitol on

Thursday March 6, 2025.

This event is only for members.

Please ensure that your membership is current and your league affiliation is accurate.

Inactive members' registration will be canceled.

The last date to register is February 26.

 

Click Here for event information
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