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THIS WEEK IN GREATER TUCSON
February 24, 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.
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2025 LWVAZ LEGISLATIVE LOBBY DAY AT THE ARIZONA CAPITOL
Thursday, March 6, 2025
One of the most important League events of the year!
This is a members-only event.
The last date to register for the bus to Phoenix is February 26
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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
| 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:
| | Key to Gate
The gate at the LWVGT Office complex was rekeyed.
If you require a key to the gate to enter the office beyond normal hours
please email
Please provide as much lead time as you can.
Thank you for your cooperation.
| | 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
| | The 2025 edition of A Citizen' s Directory of Elected Officials is available at the LWVGT Office.
Interested in seeing the Directory online? Log onto the LWGT website select "Our Work" tab, click Publications, and then select the 2025 Directory.
Want a paper copy? Stop by the LWVGT Office to get one, or email lwvtucsondesktop@gmail.com Please provide your name and mailing address, and a copy will be sent to you.
Help us distribute this useful and much requested Directory throughout our Community!
Come volunteer with your fellow LWVGT members
to help bundle the Directories for distribution.
Tuesday, February 25
1 PM
LWVGT Office
800N Swan Suite 126 Tucson
| | DEI Outreach Committee
Wednesday, February 26
1:30 PM
Zoom
| | Voter Registration Training
Thursday, February 27
3:30 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
Zoom
| | | 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
Tuesday Feb 25, 12-1:30 p.m. Funding the Future: Strengthening Public Education in Arizona
Wednesday Feb 26, 12-1:30 p.m. Drought and Debate: The Legislative Landscape of Arizona Water Policy
Thursday Feb 27, 12-1:30 p.m. Ballots & Bills: The Legislative Fight for Voting Rights in Arizona
Friday Feb 28, 12-1:30 p.m. Navigating the Legislative Landscape: Trends & Challenges
| | Website Taskforce 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: the deadline to register is Saturday, March 01, 2025 at 12:00 AM:
Don't wait!
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Eastside Unit
Tuesday, March 4
10 AM
JTED
Ward 2 Office
7820 E Broadway
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National Day of Racial Healing Committee Meeting
Saturday, March 8
11 AM
League office at 800 N. Swan, Suite 126
| | Membership Committee Meeting
Monday, March 10
6 PM
Zoom
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LWVGT Board Meeting
Thursday, March 13
6 PM
Zoom
| | | | 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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