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Your central hub for Tucson's pro-democracy activism
Tuesday
DEC 9
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Hands Off Our Electeds: Vent Usefully & Back up Mark Kelly and Adelita

Location:

Virtual

Organizer: Community Member

Independently organized by a community member. Click here for more info and to RSVP

On Friday Dec 5 ICE pepper-sprayed Rep Adelita Grijalva and her staff. And in recent weeks the white house has threatened Sen Mark Kelly's life. We cannot let this pass quietly, lets vent our outrage to their colleagues in the house and senate and demand they stand up for OUR electeds.

Hands Off Our Electeds: Vent Usefully & Back up Mark Kelly and Adelita
Tuesday
DEC 9
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Take Action Tuesday

Location:

Quincie Douglas Library

1585 E 36th St
Tucson, AZ 85713

Organizer: Take Action Tucson

Join us for a meeting where Take Action Tucson invites local organizations to share their latest updates and present ways that our community can stay civically engaged and get involved in pro-democracy action.

Take Action Tuesday
Wednesday
DEC 10
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Jim Click, Stop Bankrolling Ciscomani!

Location:

Jim Click Ford

6244 E 22nd St
Tucson, AZ 85711

Organizer: Good Trouble Action Group

Jim Click, Stop Bankrolling Ciscomani!
Thursday
DEC 11
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location Change: Say NO to ICE in Marana!

Location:

Tortolita Middle School

4101 W Hardy Rd
Tucson, AZ

Join us for our 2nd forum to discuss MTC's potential plans to open an ICE detention center in Marana. 

Moderated by Pima County Supervisor Jen Allen. Panelists include members of the ACLU of AZ, Tucson PSL, Coalición de Derechos Humanos, Florence Project, and a human rights, asylum, and removal defense attorney. 

Non-police security and Spanish-English translator will be provided.

Location Change: Say NO to ICE in Marana!
Friday
DEC 12
7:00 AM - 8:15 AM

Support VA Workers

Location:

Tucson VA S 6th Ave Entrance

3601 S 6th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85723

Organizer: Veterans for Peace, Southern Arizona Community Activists

Join Veterans for Peace and Southern Arizona Community Activists to support VA workers as they come in to work. Meet at the S 6th Ave entrance every Friday unless otherwise noted.

Support VA Workers
Friday
DEC 12
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe: Prayer Vigil

Location:

Outside of ICE Office

6431 S Country Club Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706

Organizer: Good Neighbor Interfaith Committee

This December 12, join us for the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe ✨ as we raise our voices together to demand what is clear and loud: our families deserve to live without fear. No more kidnappings. No more unjust detentions.

Bring a candle 🕯️, a flower 🌸 , or a message of support. Let’s stand side by side for the dignity and safety of our immigrant neighbors.

🕊 Friday, Dec. 12 | 3–4 PM

📍 ICE Office: 6431 S Country Club Rd

Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe: Prayer Vigil
Saturday
DEC 13
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Neighbors Helping Neighbors Food Drive

Location:

Riverfront Park

551 W. Lambert Lane
Oro Valley

Organizer: Concerned Citizens of NW Tucson

Click here for more info and to RSVP

It is time to take action for our community neighbors who face food insecurity. This event will support those affected by federal cuts to food aid programs including veterans, military families, seniors, children, and the economically vulnerable.

BRING: non perishable food collection & monetary collection for local food bank. See list of needed items below.This event is all-inclusive, festive, and giving. Our message is that EFAP & SNAP cuts are hurting our community. There is a long sidewalk on both sides of the entrance to Riverfront Park. Sign wavers (with or without inflatables) are encouraged to advertise the food drive and our message. Pre-made signs will be available, and homemade signs are welcomed. Please focus signs on the need, the importance to donate, or on food.

Most of all, we need a strong turnout. Tell your friends, family, and neighbors to participate in this worthy endeavor. Please share this event on your social media platforms. If you have any questions, contact John at: azjam@comcast.net This event is sponsored by concerned NW Tucson citizens.

NEEDED ITEMS TO DONATE: Canned meats: tuna, Spam, and chicken, Peanut butter, Soup, Dry pasta (whole grain preferred), Spaghetti sauce in cans (no glass), Canned fruits & vegetables, whole grain breakfast cereal, SpaghettiOs, chili, and ravioli in pop-top cans. Adult and children’s diapers and wipes.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors Food Drive
Saturday
DEC 13
9:00 AM

Stand Strong Speak Up Protest

Location:

Rep. Ciscomani's Office

1636 N Swan Road
Tucson, AZ 85712

Organizer: LD 18 Dems

Stand Strong Speak Up outside Rep. Ciscomani's office, every Saturday at 9am unless otherwise noted.

Canned food will be collected for the Community Food Bank at this protest.

Stand Strong Speak Up Protest
Saturday
DEC 13
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Musical Relief (Fundraising Event)

Organizer: C.A.N. (Cans and Nonprofits)

Click here for more information Three live acts, dance floor, food truck, & indoor/outdoor areas. Sparkling canned beverages for sale, benefitting C.A.N. (Cans and Nonprofits).

Tickets are $25.00 in advance and $30.00 at the door. Free tickets available for volunteers who work the event. Contact amityg895@gmail.com for more information or to volunteer.

Musical Relief (Fundraising Event)
Sunday
DEC 14
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Winter Fair of Resistance and Community Care

Location:

Georges de Meester Performance Center (Reid Park Bandshell)

800 S Concert Place
Tucson, AZ

Organizer: Defend Tucson / Tucson se Defiende Coalition

Click here for more info and to RSVP Join us for a community-centered outdoor fair focused on mutual aid, cultural celebration, political education, and collective resistance. This is a space to connect, learn, organize, unite, and care for one another during a difficult moment—while also celebrating our shared purpose. The event will feature short speakers, live cultural performances, micro-trainings, and a pavilion of coalition organizations offering real ways to plug in locally.

Throughout the fair, you’ll be able to engage with a mutual aid donation hub, connect with community groups, and enjoy light shopping from orgs offering merch as an alternative to big-box holiday spending. Speakers, vendors, and performers to be announced. A potential deeper Rapid Response training may follow the fair at 1 PM for those who wish to continue building skills. This gathering is about protection, preparation, community care, and collective power. Join us and live your values out loud!

Winter Fair of Resistance and Community Care
Tuesday
DEC 16
9:00 AM

Pima County Board of Supervisors Meeting

Location:

Pima County Administration Building

130 West Congress
Tucson, AZ

Organizer: Pima County Board of Supervisors

Pima County Board of Supervisors Meeting
Tuesday
DEC 16
5:30 PM

Tucson Mayor & Council Meeting

Location:

Tucson City Hall

255 W Alameda St
Tucson, AZ 85701

Organizer: City of Tucson

Tucson Mayor & Council Meeting

Hands Off Our Electeds: Vent Usefully & Back up Mark Kelly and Adelita

Tuesday DEC 9
12:00PM-12:30PM
Hands Off Our Electeds: Vent Usefully & Back up Mark Kelly and Adelita
Location:
Virtual

Organizer: Community Member

Independently organized by a community member. Click here for more info and to RSVP

On Friday Dec 5 ICE pepper-sprayed Rep Adelita Grijalva and her staff. And in recent weeks the white house has threatened Sen Mark Kelly's life. We cannot let this pass quietly, lets vent our outrage to their colleagues in the house and senate and demand they stand up for OUR electeds.

Take Action Tuesday

Tuesday DEC 9
5:30PM-7:00PM
Take Action Tuesday
Location:
Quincie Douglas Library
1585 E 36th St
Tucson, AZ 85713

Organizer: Take Action Tucson

Join us for a meeting where Take Action Tucson invites local organizations to share their latest updates and present ways that our community can stay civically engaged and get involved in pro-democracy action.

Jim Click, Stop Bankrolling Ciscomani!

Wednesday DEC 10
9:00AM-10:30AM
Jim Click, Stop Bankrolling Ciscomani!
Location:
Jim Click Ford
6244 E 22nd St
Tucson, AZ 85711

Organizer: Good Trouble Action Group

Location Change: Say NO to ICE in Marana!

Thursday DEC 11
6:00PM-8:00PM
Location Change: Say NO to ICE in Marana!
Location:
Tortolita Middle School
4101 W Hardy Rd
Tucson, AZ

Join us for our 2nd forum to discuss MTC's potential plans to open an ICE detention center in Marana. 

Moderated by Pima County Supervisor Jen Allen. Panelists include members of the ACLU of AZ, Tucson PSL, Coalición de Derechos Humanos, Florence Project, and a human rights, asylum, and removal defense attorney. 

Non-police security and Spanish-English translator will be provided.

Support VA Workers

Friday DEC 12
7:00AM-8:15AM
Support VA Workers
Location:
Tucson VA S 6th Ave Entrance
3601 S 6th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85723

Organizer: Veterans for Peace, Southern Arizona Community Activists

Join Veterans for Peace and Southern Arizona Community Activists to support VA workers as they come in to work. Meet at the S 6th Ave entrance every Friday unless otherwise noted.

Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe: Prayer Vigil

Friday DEC 12
3:00PM-4:00PM
Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe: Prayer Vigil
Location:
Outside of ICE Office
6431 S Country Club Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706

Organizer: Good Neighbor Interfaith Committee

This December 12, join us for the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe ✨ as we raise our voices together to demand what is clear and loud: our families deserve to live without fear. No more kidnappings. No more unjust detentions.

Bring a candle 🕯️, a flower 🌸 , or a message of support. Let’s stand side by side for the dignity and safety of our immigrant neighbors.

🕊 Friday, Dec. 12 | 3–4 PM

📍 ICE Office: 6431 S Country Club Rd

Neighbors Helping Neighbors Food Drive

Saturday DEC 13
9:00AM-12:00PM
Neighbors Helping Neighbors Food Drive
Location:
Riverfront Park
551 W. Lambert Lane
Oro Valley

Organizer: Concerned Citizens of NW Tucson

Click here for more info and to RSVP

It is time to take action for our community neighbors who face food insecurity. This event will support those affected by federal cuts to food aid programs including veterans, military families, seniors, children, and the economically vulnerable.

BRING: non perishable food collection & monetary collection for local food bank. See list of needed items below.This event is all-inclusive, festive, and giving. Our message is that EFAP & SNAP cuts are hurting our community. There is a long sidewalk on both sides of the entrance to Riverfront Park. Sign wavers (with or without inflatables) are encouraged to advertise the food drive and our message. Pre-made signs will be available, and homemade signs are welcomed. Please focus signs on the need, the importance to donate, or on food.

Most of all, we need a strong turnout. Tell your friends, family, and neighbors to participate in this worthy endeavor. Please share this event on your social media platforms. If you have any questions, contact John at: azjam@comcast.net This event is sponsored by concerned NW Tucson citizens.

NEEDED ITEMS TO DONATE: Canned meats: tuna, Spam, and chicken, Peanut butter, Soup, Dry pasta (whole grain preferred), Spaghetti sauce in cans (no glass), Canned fruits & vegetables, whole grain breakfast cereal, SpaghettiOs, chili, and ravioli in pop-top cans. Adult and children’s diapers and wipes.

Stand Strong Speak Up Protest

Saturday DEC 13
9:00AM
Stand Strong Speak Up Protest
Location:
Rep. Ciscomani's Office
1636 N Swan Road
Tucson, AZ 85712

Organizer: LD 18 Dems

Stand Strong Speak Up outside Rep. Ciscomani's office, every Saturday at 9am unless otherwise noted.

Canned food will be collected for the Community Food Bank at this protest.

Musical Relief (Fundraising Event)

Saturday DEC 13
6:00PM-9:00PM
Musical Relief (Fundraising Event)

Organizer: C.A.N. (Cans and Nonprofits)

Click here for more information Three live acts, dance floor, food truck, & indoor/outdoor areas. Sparkling canned beverages for sale, benefitting C.A.N. (Cans and Nonprofits).

Tickets are $25.00 in advance and $30.00 at the door. Free tickets available for volunteers who work the event. Contact amityg895@gmail.com for more information or to volunteer.

Winter Fair of Resistance and Community Care

Sunday DEC 14
10:00AM-1:00PM
Winter Fair of Resistance and Community Care
Location:
Georges de Meester Performance Center (Reid Park Bandshell)
800 S Concert Place
Tucson, AZ

Organizer: Defend Tucson / Tucson se Defiende Coalition

Click here for more info and to RSVP Join us for a community-centered outdoor fair focused on mutual aid, cultural celebration, political education, and collective resistance. This is a space to connect, learn, organize, unite, and care for one another during a difficult moment—while also celebrating our shared purpose. The event will feature short speakers, live cultural performances, micro-trainings, and a pavilion of coalition organizations offering real ways to plug in locally.

Throughout the fair, you’ll be able to engage with a mutual aid donation hub, connect with community groups, and enjoy light shopping from orgs offering merch as an alternative to big-box holiday spending. Speakers, vendors, and performers to be announced. A potential deeper Rapid Response training may follow the fair at 1 PM for those who wish to continue building skills. This gathering is about protection, preparation, community care, and collective power. Join us and live your values out loud!

Pima County Board of Supervisors Meeting

Tuesday DEC 16
9:00AM
Pima County Board of Supervisors Meeting
Location:
Pima County Administration Building
130 West Congress
Tucson, AZ

Organizer: Pima County Board of Supervisors

Tucson Mayor & Council Meeting

Tuesday DEC 16
5:30PM
Tucson Mayor & Council Meeting
Location:
Tucson City Hall
255 W Alameda St
Tucson, AZ 85701

Organizer: City of Tucson