EVENTS CALENDAR

Mar
23
Tue
American Rescue Plan – Town Hall @ Zoom
Mar 23 @ 5:00 pm

Just 50 days after taking office, President Joe Biden passed the American Rescue Plan, delivering $1.9 trillion in pandemic relief to American families. This historic legislative package provides much-needed relief to millions across the country.

Ann Heitland, Chair of the Coconino County Democratic Party, and the newly-elected Chair of the Arizona Democratic Party Chair Raquel Terán invite you to a virtual Town Hall to answer your questions on how we are fighting for Arizonans. Democratic leaders like Rep. Greg Stanton, Rep. Ruben Gallego, Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, and Rep. Tom O’Halleran will be available to talk about this legislation that will help Arizonans get on the other side of this pandemic.

Join them on Tuesday, March 23 at 5:00 p.m. to learn how the American Rescue Plan is putting money in pockets and shots in arms. RSVP via Mobilize
to secure your seat at our virtual Town Hall!

“Democracy is not a spectator sport,” Barack Obama.

Mar
25
Thu
Thirsty Thursday – LWV @ ZOOM
Mar 25 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Thirsty Thursday

All Northern Arizona League members are invited to join our Flagstaff members to discuss current political events, actions to take, and activities of the League.

Thirsty Thursday
March 25, 2021  5-6:30 PM Arizona via Zoom

Mar
27
Sat
Political Book Club – LWV @ Zoom
Mar 27 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Political Book Club

February 27 – 10 Lessons for a Post Pandemic World by Fahreed Zakaria – 320 pages

March 27 – Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson – 496 pages

Currently, meetings are held via Zoom from 1:00 until 3:00 pm (MST). The only requirement to join the discussion is that each participant has read the book. The standard format consists of each person giving a brief (1-2 minute) statement concerning the book’s overall impressions and implications. This segment is followed by group questions and discussions of the material.

If you would like information about the Book Club or to be included on the list of participants, please contact Barbara Litrell at [email protected] or phone 928-300-5839.

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 928 300 5839
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Mar
29
Mon
KAZM Radio – 780AM @ Democratic Perspectives
Mar 29 @ 8:15 am – 9:00 am

Democratic Perspective Radio – KAZM 780AM

Listen to Democratic Prospectives Radio Podcasts each week on Progressive Talk Radio on KAZM AM
http://www.kazmradio.com/

Live streaming on KAZM780AM in Sedona at http://ww.KAZMradio.com.
Click on “Listen Live” at the top.
Podcast available a bit later in the day
KAZM Podcasts  from previous weeks

 

League of Women Voters Northern AZ @ Zoom Meetings
Mar 29 @ 10:00 am

LWVNAZ Members and Supporters:
Our goal with the monthly newsletter is to provide you with a quick snapshot of our monthly events and activities all in one place. Hope you enjoy it!

We are providing information that the League is sponsoring as well as information about events that you might find of interest. Feel free to share this information with anyone you think would benefit from this information!

Message from the President
Winter greetings!

This month we continue our integration of the Greater Verde Valley and Flagstaff League chapters. Flagstaff members and friends, consider signing up for Book Club, Let’s Talk Politics, or a Voter Education Program.

Greater Verde Valley members, are you thirsty for more political discussions? If you want to speak your mind regarding politics and hear what is happening, consider joining Thirsty Thursdays or Latte with the League with our Flagstaff members in addition to Let’s Talk Politics.

On February 4th we held the first session of our new Diversity Equity Inclusion series (DEI). Look for new programs highlighting gender, African-American, Latinx, and Native American issues in the coming months.

Last, we have just launched our new website at LWVNAZ.org and will be building it out over the coming months. This website has all our event and zoom sign up information in one place, along with membership and donation information. Take a look!

Stay healthy and safe!

Lynn

Lynn Zonakis
President – League of Women Voters Northern

Please check out of website for activities: LWVNAZ.org

RTS – Request to Speak – DORR @ Zoom
Mar 29 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Request to Speak, RTS, is an easy program created by the State of Arizona to let our voices be heard. Join us  by contacting the AZ Legislature to let them know which bills we support and oppose.  Our voices will be heard regarding education, the climate/environment, democracy reform/voting, economic justice, healthcare, and immigration. Though this AZ state access is called Request to Speak we will be armchair activists and speak through our online actions. Please join us by signing up for RTS.

Contact:
Toby
[email protected]

Mar
30
Tue
Native American Call – with Jamie Harrison @ Zoom
Mar 30 @ 6:00 pm

On March 30th @ 6:00 PM MST (Arizona time),  join us for this special Native Call as we discuss the importance of the upcoming election in 2022 and the impact of the Native vote.

This virtual town hall is the perfect opportunity for everyone to hear from an inspiring Democratic Leader. This month’s special guest is our newly elected DNC Chairman Jaime Harrison.

RSVP Mobilize link:  https://www.mobilize.us/azdems/event/380398/

Apr
1
Thu
Verde Valley Yavapai Democrats – Meeting @ Contact Mike for info
Apr 1 @ 5:00 pm

Join Us!

First Thursday of the month!

Check for the time.

May 6th meeting will be at 5pm.
Distanced and masked outside.
In person meeting Pizza will be served.

Contact Mike Cosentino for info.

[email protected]

Mission Statement:
Verde Valley Yavapai Democrats, affiliate of the Yavapai County Democrats, shall promote the values, messages and principles of the Democratic Party and work to elect Democrats to public office.
Goals and Activities
Meet once a month either in person or virtually – Educate and inform local Democrats on issues of Yavapai County and Yavapai County Democratic Party.
Recruit and help train Precinct Committee Persons – To find individuals willing to be elected Precinct Committee Persons to represent the precincts of the Verde Valley Yavapai Democrats.
Introduce and Promote Democratic Party Candidates – Invite candidates to speak at the monthly meetings and canvass to promote candidates.
Support Local, County, State and National Democratic organizations – Partner with these organizations to promote issues involved.
Promote awareness of the VVYD – Publish a monthly newsletter; partner with other organizations to register, educate and promote voting; hold special events to promote Democrats.

“Latinx Resilience: At the Border, in the Legislature & Getting out the Vote” – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion @ Zoom
Apr 1 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee Meeting

“Latinx Resilience: At the Border, in the Legislature & Getting out the Vote”

Thursday, April 1, 2021 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. via ZOOM

The second LWVNA DEI Committee meeting will commence with Ms. Alejandra “Alex” Gomez, the Co-Executive Director for Living United for Change in Arizona (LUCHA), speaking about the history of Arizona’s Latinx community through the present, plus some of LUCHA’s current legislative concerns and past legislative successes. Following Ms. Gomez’ presentation, Ms. Amanda Aguirre, President and CEO of the Regional Center for Border Health, Inc. (RCBH), will speak about her journey to the Arizona State Legislature, and critical current state and national legislation impacting the Latinx population within Arizona and the U.S.

Alejandra “Alex” Gomez has dedicated her life to social justice and building community through power grassroots organizing. At LUCHA, Alex helped lead the effort to raise Arizona’s minimum wage and turn Arizona blue in 2020. Rooted in her family’s immigration struggle, she led the DACA organizing efforts and expanded DACA at United We Dream National Network as the National Deputy Organizing Director. She also was a Regional Field Director for Organizing for America.

Amanda Aguirre has been involved in health care and business administration for more than 35 years and has served in her current capacity at RCBH since 1991. In 2003, Ms. Aguirre became the first female and first Hispanic to represent Arizona House District 24 (now Legislative District 4) before serving in the Arizona State Senate from 2006 to 2010. During her Arizona legislative terms, former Senator Aguirre passed significant bi-partisan legislation.  In 2006, HB 2526 created a special “Breast Cancer Awareness” license plate, the proceeds of which benefit cancer screening for uninsured women.  In 2008 SB 1263 was passed, “Steven’s Law,” requiring that private medical insurers provide Autism Spectrum Disorder service coverage under their insurance plans. This program is free. To register, use https://tinyurl.com/ygbsvkvr .  Problems registering?  Please email: [email protected].

The League of Women Voters Northern Arizona (LWVNAZ) is a nonpartisan, political organization, neither supporting nor opposing candidates or political parties at any level of government, but always working on vital issues of concern to members and the public.  We encourage informed and active participation in government, and work to influence public policy through education and advocacy.  LWVNAZ is an organization fully committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in principle and in practice. Membership and participation is open to all individuals.

For more information about the League of Women Voters programs, inquire by email to [email protected].

 

Apr
5
Mon
KAZM Radio – 780AM @ Democratic Perspectives
Apr 5 @ 8:15 am – 9:00 am

Democratic Perspective Radio – KAZM 780AM

Listen to Democratic Prospectives Radio Podcasts each week on Progressive Talk Radio on KAZM AM
http://www.kazmradio.com/

Live streaming on KAZM780AM in Sedona at http://ww.KAZMradio.com.
Click on “Listen Live” at the top.
Podcast available a bit later in the day
KAZM Podcasts  from previous weeks

 

RTS – Request to Speak – DORR @ Zoom
Apr 5 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Request to Speak, RTS, is an easy program created by the State of Arizona to let our voices be heard. Join us  by contacting the AZ Legislature to let them know which bills we support and oppose.  Our voices will be heard regarding education, the climate/environment, democracy reform/voting, economic justice, healthcare, and immigration. Though this AZ state access is called Request to Speak we will be armchair activists and speak through our online actions. Please join us by signing up for RTS.

Contact:
Toby
[email protected]

Apr
6
Tue
Illuminate Film Festival – “The Way of Miracles” and Cracking the Code to Wellness” @ Illuminate Screening Room
Apr 6 @ 7:00 pm – Apr 10 @ 7:00 pm

APRIL 6 – 10, 2021 
THE WAY OF MIRACLES Exclusive World Premiere
Virtual Film Screening, Panel Conversation & Reel Healing

Join us for an ILLUMINATE 2021 Fest Sneak Peek event! Watch The Way of Miracles World Premiere and Reel Healing April 6-10, and tune in LIVE April 8 for a conversation with filmmaker Christina Vircillo Bresson, Mark Mincolla PhD and an unparalleled lineup of special guests from the film.

Film | On-Demand Apr 6-10  View Trailer

Through the work of holistic practitioner Mark Mincolla PhD, The Way of Miracles takes us on an eye-opening journey of human healing and personal empowerment. East meets West in this convergence of traditional medicine and ancient holistic teachings, miracle recoveries and cutting-edge science. Featuring interviews with patients and celebrated luminaries in the field including Dr. Deepak Chopra, Bruce Lipton PhD, Menas Kafatos PhD, Dr. Paul Mills, Shamini Jain PhD, and Rupert Sheldrake PhD. By examining how the energetic properties of food, thought and emotion affect our immune systems and how disease occurs, you will discover how to harness the power of healing, gain understanding of the higher self and align with universal love.

REEL HEALING | On-Demand Apr 6-10
KINESIOLOGY: Cracking the Code to Wellness | Mark Mincolla PhD 

After the film, learn how to visualize your body as an energy system and begin to unlock your inner ability to heal. Mark Mincolla provides grounding, empowering practices and tools that unlock our higher alignment to achieve optimum health in body, mind and spirit.
Apr
7
Wed
Illuminate Film Festival – “The Way of Miracles” and Cracking the Code to Wellness” @ Illuminate Screening Room
Apr 7 @ 7:00 pm – Apr 11 @ 7:00 pm

APRIL 6 – 10, 2021 
THE WAY OF MIRACLES Exclusive World Premiere
Virtual Film Screening, Panel Conversation & Reel Healing

Join us for an ILLUMINATE 2021 Fest Sneak Peek event! Watch The Way of Miracles World Premiere and Reel Healing April 6-10, and tune in LIVE April 8 for a conversation with filmmaker Christina Vircillo Bresson, Mark Mincolla PhD and an unparalleled lineup of special guests from the film.

Film | On-Demand Apr 6-10  View Trailer

Through the work of holistic practitioner Mark Mincolla PhD, The Way of Miracles takes us on an eye-opening journey of human healing and personal empowerment. East meets West in this convergence of traditional medicine and ancient holistic teachings, miracle recoveries and cutting-edge science. Featuring interviews with patients and celebrated luminaries in the field including Dr. Deepak Chopra, Bruce Lipton PhD, Menas Kafatos PhD, Dr. Paul Mills, Shamini Jain PhD, and Rupert Sheldrake PhD. By examining how the energetic properties of food, thought and emotion affect our immune systems and how disease occurs, you will discover how to harness the power of healing, gain understanding of the higher self and align with universal love.

REEL HEALING | On-Demand Apr 6-10
KINESIOLOGY: Cracking the Code to Wellness | Mark Mincolla PhD 

After the film, learn how to visualize your body as an energy system and begin to unlock your inner ability to heal. Mark Mincolla provides grounding, empowering practices and tools that unlock our higher alignment to achieve optimum health in body, mind and spirit.
Apr
8
Thu
Illuminate Film Festival – Live Panel
Apr 8 @ 4:00 pm

Live PanelMANIFESTING HEALTH MIRACLES 
With Filmmaker & Special Guests | Apr 8, 4pm PDT/ 7pm EDT

What is possible when we move beyond conventional solutions to illness? We gain the potential to understand the root cause of what has brought about our imbalance and unleash the incredible power we hold within ourselves to spark our innate healing abilities.  In this panel, experts Deepak Chopra M.D., Bruce Lipton PhD, Shamini Jain PhD and Paul Mills M.D. join filmmaker Christina Vircillo Bresson and film subject Mark Mincolla PhD as they explore new scientific findings linking mind, body and spirit, and discuss how what we consume, how we think, and how we feel have the power to heal and rebalance. Moderated by ILLUMINATE Senior Programmer, Maia Monasterios.

Illuminate Film Festival – “The Way of Miracles” and Cracking the Code to Wellness” @ Illuminate Screening Room
Apr 8 @ 7:00 pm – Apr 12 @ 7:00 pm

APRIL 6 – 10, 2021 
THE WAY OF MIRACLES Exclusive World Premiere
Virtual Film Screening, Panel Conversation & Reel Healing

Join us for an ILLUMINATE 2021 Fest Sneak Peek event! Watch The Way of Miracles World Premiere and Reel Healing April 6-10, and tune in LIVE April 8 for a conversation with filmmaker Christina Vircillo Bresson, Mark Mincolla PhD and an unparalleled lineup of special guests from the film.

Film | On-Demand Apr 6-10  View Trailer

Through the work of holistic practitioner Mark Mincolla PhD, The Way of Miracles takes us on an eye-opening journey of human healing and personal empowerment. East meets West in this convergence of traditional medicine and ancient holistic teachings, miracle recoveries and cutting-edge science. Featuring interviews with patients and celebrated luminaries in the field including Dr. Deepak Chopra, Bruce Lipton PhD, Menas Kafatos PhD, Dr. Paul Mills, Shamini Jain PhD, and Rupert Sheldrake PhD. By examining how the energetic properties of food, thought and emotion affect our immune systems and how disease occurs, you will discover how to harness the power of healing, gain understanding of the higher self and align with universal love.

REEL HEALING | On-Demand Apr 6-10
KINESIOLOGY: Cracking the Code to Wellness | Mark Mincolla PhD 

After the film, learn how to visualize your body as an energy system and begin to unlock your inner ability to heal. Mark Mincolla provides grounding, empowering practices and tools that unlock our higher alignment to achieve optimum health in body, mind and spirit.
Apr
9
Fri
DORR – Film Club @ ZOOM
Apr 9 @ 5:00 pm

April’s  Film 

Friday April 9, 5 PM

Greetings film aficionados, join us for a stimulating conversation on the war in Bosnia with an International Criminal Court prosecutor of war criminal Radko Mladic.

We’re keeping with award nominees.  We’ll view “Quo Vadis, Aida?” ($5.99 on Amazon), a Bosnian war drama written, produced, and directed by Jasmila Zbanic and nominated for an Academy Award for best International Feature.  In his New York Times review, A.O. Scott called the film “unsparing and astonishing.”  https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/11/movies/quo-vadis-aida-review.html
You can also read about the film at https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/17/movies/quo-vadis-aida-jasmila-zbanic.html?smid=em-share.

Federal Magistrate Judge Camille Bibles will join us for the conversation.  Before becoming a Judge, Ms. Bibles prosecuted Bosnian Serb colonel-general Ratko Mladic during her time at the Hague.  She is a central figure in the Front Line one-hour episode, “The Trial of Ratko Mladic´,” available at https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/the-trial-of-ratko-mladic/ 

 

Illuminate Film Festival – “The Way of Miracles” and Cracking the Code to Wellness” @ Illuminate Screening Room
Apr 9 @ 7:00 pm – Apr 13 @ 7:00 pm

APRIL 6 – 10, 2021 
THE WAY OF MIRACLES Exclusive World Premiere
Virtual Film Screening, Panel Conversation & Reel Healing

Join us for an ILLUMINATE 2021 Fest Sneak Peek event! Watch The Way of Miracles World Premiere and Reel Healing April 6-10, and tune in LIVE April 8 for a conversation with filmmaker Christina Vircillo Bresson, Mark Mincolla PhD and an unparalleled lineup of special guests from the film.

Film | On-Demand Apr 6-10  View Trailer

Through the work of holistic practitioner Mark Mincolla PhD, The Way of Miracles takes us on an eye-opening journey of human healing and personal empowerment. East meets West in this convergence of traditional medicine and ancient holistic teachings, miracle recoveries and cutting-edge science. Featuring interviews with patients and celebrated luminaries in the field including Dr. Deepak Chopra, Bruce Lipton PhD, Menas Kafatos PhD, Dr. Paul Mills, Shamini Jain PhD, and Rupert Sheldrake PhD. By examining how the energetic properties of food, thought and emotion affect our immune systems and how disease occurs, you will discover how to harness the power of healing, gain understanding of the higher self and align with universal love.

REEL HEALING | On-Demand Apr 6-10
KINESIOLOGY: Cracking the Code to Wellness | Mark Mincolla PhD 

After the film, learn how to visualize your body as an energy system and begin to unlock your inner ability to heal. Mark Mincolla provides grounding, empowering practices and tools that unlock our higher alignment to achieve optimum health in body, mind and spirit.
Apr
10
Sat
Illuminate Film Festival – “The Way of Miracles” and Cracking the Code to Wellness” @ Illuminate Screening Room
Apr 10 @ 7:00 pm – Apr 14 @ 7:00 pm

APRIL 6 – 10, 2021 
THE WAY OF MIRACLES Exclusive World Premiere
Virtual Film Screening, Panel Conversation & Reel Healing

Join us for an ILLUMINATE 2021 Fest Sneak Peek event! Watch The Way of Miracles World Premiere and Reel Healing April 6-10, and tune in LIVE April 8 for a conversation with filmmaker Christina Vircillo Bresson, Mark Mincolla PhD and an unparalleled lineup of special guests from the film.

Film | On-Demand Apr 6-10  View Trailer

Through the work of holistic practitioner Mark Mincolla PhD, The Way of Miracles takes us on an eye-opening journey of human healing and personal empowerment. East meets West in this convergence of traditional medicine and ancient holistic teachings, miracle recoveries and cutting-edge science. Featuring interviews with patients and celebrated luminaries in the field including Dr. Deepak Chopra, Bruce Lipton PhD, Menas Kafatos PhD, Dr. Paul Mills, Shamini Jain PhD, and Rupert Sheldrake PhD. By examining how the energetic properties of food, thought and emotion affect our immune systems and how disease occurs, you will discover how to harness the power of healing, gain understanding of the higher self and align with universal love.

REEL HEALING | On-Demand Apr 6-10
KINESIOLOGY: Cracking the Code to Wellness | Mark Mincolla PhD 

After the film, learn how to visualize your body as an energy system and begin to unlock your inner ability to heal. Mark Mincolla provides grounding, empowering practices and tools that unlock our higher alignment to achieve optimum health in body, mind and spirit.
Apr
12
Mon
KAZM Radio – 780AM @ Democratic Perspectives
Apr 12 @ 8:15 am – 9:00 am

Democratic Perspective Radio – KAZM 780AM

Listen to Democratic Prospectives Radio Podcasts each week on Progressive Talk Radio on KAZM AM
http://www.kazmradio.com/

Live streaming on KAZM780AM in Sedona at http://ww.KAZMradio.com.
Click on “Listen Live” at the top.
Podcast available a bit later in the day
KAZM Podcasts  from previous weeks

 

Request to Speak – RTS
Apr 12 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Contact Toby for info – [email protected]
Welcome to our new Action Committee –
​dedicated to continuing engagement with our political processes.
Our first activity is signing people up for 
Request to Speak, RTS.

  • Let our AZ Legislators know which bills we support or oppose
  • Stand up together to make our voices heardregarding education, the climate/environment, democracy reform/voting, economic justice, healthcare, and immigration.
  • Though this AZ state access is called Request to Speak we will be armchair activists and speak through our online actions.

Each week we will send you a number of bills that we recommend you support or oppose. You can log into the RTS site, enter the bill number, let the Legislature know your bill position and make a comment if you wish.

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We will help you sign up.  Send an email to[email protected]We will explain the process and provide training.
Here are the recent Legislative Alerts prepared by the Joint Legislative Committee of the Coco Dems and DORR
IN ADDITION YOU CAN CONTACT YOUR LOCAL LEGISLATORS BY PHONE OR EMAIL  — Our local contacts are:
AZ Senate: (LD6)
[email protected]                 (602) 926-3042
AZ House: (LD6)
[email protected]                  (602) 926-3421
[email protected]              (602) 926-3043

US Congress:  (CD1)

Tom O’Halleran
Washington DC office                  (202) 225-3361
Casa Grande office                      (520) 316-0839
Flagstaff office                            (928) 286-5338

Email Rep O’HalleranUS Senate
Kirsten Sinema
Washington DC office                   (202) 224-4521
Phoenix Office                             (602) 598-7327
Email Sen Sinema

Mark Kelley
Washington DC office                   (202) 224-2235
Phoenix Office                             (602) 671-7901
Email Sen Kelley

Other Resources:
The Iyer Report from CEBV  

RTS – Request to Speak – DORR @ Zoom
Apr 12 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Request to Speak, RTS, is an easy program created by the State of Arizona to let our voices be heard. Join us  by contacting the AZ Legislature to let them know which bills we support and oppose.  Our voices will be heard regarding education, the climate/environment, democracy reform/voting, economic justice, healthcare, and immigration. Though this AZ state access is called Request to Speak we will be armchair activists and speak through our online actions. Please join us by signing up for RTS.

Contact:
Toby
[email protected]

Apr
14
Wed
Climate Change – “Preserving the Wonder Series” @ Keep Sedona Beautiful
Apr 14 all-day

Monthly September through May series ,
“Preserving the Wonder”
will be held on the second Wednesday of each month
September through May.

Link:  https://keepsedonabeautiful.org/about-ksb-2/

Events:  https://keepsedonabeautiful.org/news-events/

 

Apr
15
Thu
DORR Breakfast via Zoom @ ZOOM link
Apr 15 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Join us on the third Thursday of each month. Check the DORR website for more information. Democratsoftheredrocks.org

Thursday, August 17, 10am (Arizona) is our next “Breakfast” meeting via Zoom

DORR Breakfast at Home


Protecting Our Precious Verde River and Sedona’s New Climate Action Plan
Thursday August 19, 2021 at 10:00 am

Nancy Steele – Director, Friends of the Verde River
  McKenzie Jones – Sustainability Manager for the City of Sedona

To help our members keep informed about important issues during these challenging times we are running our monthly breakfast meetings by ZOOM.  Make your breakfast, grab your coffee and sign in via this LINK
Nancy L. C. Steele, D.Env
Director, Friends of the Verde RiverDr. Steele is the Executive Director of Friends of the Verde River, working collaboratively for a healthy, flowing Verde River system. Before joining Friends in 2018, Nancy was the Executive Director of the Council for Watershed Health in Los Angeles for ten years. A key focus of her work with CWH included a long-term research and demonstration program to augment groundwater supplies through increasing the ability of cities to infiltrate stormwater. Nancy co-founded the Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy in 2000, serving as President/CEO through 2011 and as Director of Conservation in 2017.Prior to her nonprofit work, Nancy worked in various California environmental and health agencies, focusing on reducing the impacts of air pollution and toxic substances. She is a member of the board of the Infrastructure Funding Alliance and the Arizona Forward Northern Regional Council. Nancy is a Flinn-Brown fellow; Robert & Patricia Switzer Foundation Fellow; and a Stanton Fellow of the Durfee Foundation.

Nancy earned her doctorate in Environmental Science and Engineering from University of California, Los Angeles. She received her M.S. in zoology from Arizona State University; and her A.B. in biology from Occidental College. Nancy was born and raised in Phoenix and loves being outdoors, especially in the southwest. She and her husband have two adult children.

McKenzie Jones
Sustainability Manager for the City of SedonaMcKenzie draws on her background in environmental policy to find innovative strategies to address the climate crisis. She began her career working above treeline for the Appalachian Mountain Club, which strengthened her understanding of citizen science and conservation education. Most recently, she worked for the City of Flagstaff where she oversaw sustainability programming on waste diversion, food policy, and natural areas. She currently serves on the boards of Oak Creek Watershed Council, Flagstaff Foodlink, and Coconino Cooperative Extension. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Government and Law from Lafayette College and a Master of Arts in Sustainable Communities from Northern Arizona University.

Meeting ID: 834 1861 1245

Passcode: 849279
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83418611245?pwd=OC9FeStsVERtbHIrTmFTN1VnZUhMZz09

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Contact us:
PO Box 1165 Sedona AZ 86339  928-212-1357
Office: 105 Roadrunner Dr, Suite 2A, Sedona AZ
Office currently open on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 11-2pm

 

 

Apr
19
Mon
KAZM Radio – 780AM @ Democratic Perspectives
Apr 19 @ 8:15 am – 9:00 am

Democratic Perspective Radio – KAZM 780AM

Listen to Democratic Prospectives Radio Podcasts each week on Progressive Talk Radio on KAZM AM
http://www.kazmradio.com/

Live streaming on KAZM780AM in Sedona at http://ww.KAZMradio.com.
Click on “Listen Live” at the top.
Podcast available a bit later in the day
KAZM Podcasts  from previous weeks

 

Request to Speak – RTS
Apr 19 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Contact Toby for info – [email protected]
Welcome to our new Action Committee –
​dedicated to continuing engagement with our political processes.
Our first activity is signing people up for 
Request to Speak, RTS.

  • Let our AZ Legislators know which bills we support or oppose
  • Stand up together to make our voices heardregarding education, the climate/environment, democracy reform/voting, economic justice, healthcare, and immigration.
  • Though this AZ state access is called Request to Speak we will be armchair activists and speak through our online actions.

Each week we will send you a number of bills that we recommend you support or oppose. You can log into the RTS site, enter the bill number, let the Legislature know your bill position and make a comment if you wish.

Picture

We will help you sign up.  Send an email to[email protected]We will explain the process and provide training.
Here are the recent Legislative Alerts prepared by the Joint Legislative Committee of the Coco Dems and DORR
IN ADDITION YOU CAN CONTACT YOUR LOCAL LEGISLATORS BY PHONE OR EMAIL  — Our local contacts are:
AZ Senate: (LD6)
[email protected]                 (602) 926-3042
AZ House: (LD6)
[email protected]                  (602) 926-3421
[email protected]              (602) 926-3043

US Congress:  (CD1)

Tom O’Halleran
Washington DC office                  (202) 225-3361
Casa Grande office                      (520) 316-0839
Flagstaff office                            (928) 286-5338

Email Rep O’HalleranUS Senate
Kirsten Sinema
Washington DC office                   (202) 224-4521
Phoenix Office                             (602) 598-7327
Email Sen Sinema

Mark Kelley
Washington DC office                   (202) 224-2235
Phoenix Office                             (602) 671-7901
Email Sen Kelley

Other Resources:
The Iyer Report from CEBV  

RTS – Request to Speak – DORR @ Zoom
Apr 19 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Request to Speak, RTS, is an easy program created by the State of Arizona to let our voices be heard. Join us  by contacting the AZ Legislature to let them know which bills we support and oppose.  Our voices will be heard regarding education, the climate/environment, democracy reform/voting, economic justice, healthcare, and immigration. Though this AZ state access is called Request to Speak we will be armchair activists and speak through our online actions. Please join us by signing up for RTS.

Contact:
Toby
[email protected]

Apr
22
Thu
LWV – “Let’s Talk Politics” @ Zoom
Apr 22 @ 8:30 am

Let’s Talk Politics!!!
Have a political or legislative issue on the mind or just want to talk about current events? This is your opportunity to share and hear from others.
This group meets monthly on the 4th Thursday of the month.

Fourth Thursday of the month
Beginning on: April 22, 2021 08:30 AM Arizona

There is no need to pre-register.
Click here to join the Zoom meeting.
Meeting ID: 849 6412 4692
Passcode: 210146

Earth Day Event @ Sedona Posse Grounds
Apr 22 @ 10:00 am
“Seeding Change” – Mary Fisher @ Mary Fisher Theater - 2 showings
Apr 22 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

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Reminder: This Thursday!
SEEDING CHANGE

Special EARTH DAY Premiere Screenings!
Featuring on-screen Q&A with Filmmakers!

ONE DAY ONLY! TWO SHOWS!
Thursday, April 22 at 4 & 7 pm

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Tickets are now available!

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The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present a special Earth Day premiere of the inspiring new film “Seeding Change” on Thursday, April 22 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.

There will be a bonus recorded on-screen conversation following both screenings featuring the filmmakers and special guests.

Over the past two decades, a new breed of mission-driven business has risen, led by the next generation of social entrepreneurs. Their diverse companies follow a philosophy known as the Triple Bottom Line, one that measures success socially, environmentally, and economically.

At the core of these enterprises, a new vision exists to create solutions through their supply chains, branding, and products. Whether they are fighting poverty through Fair Trade job creation, protecting biodiversity and rainforests, or regenerating topsoil through organic and sustainable agriculture, these businesses offer an opportunity for viewers to cast a vote through their purchase decisions for the type of future they support.

Never have the stakes been higher, whether it is climate change, soil degradation, or plastic pollution. Triple bottom line companies provide an immediate opportunity for empowered consumers to be a part of the solution, vote with their dollars, practice conscious commerce and make positive changes for the planet and people.

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“Seeding Change” presents ten such companies and their founders who engage their visions, investments, and business acumen to treat workers fairly, build sustainable delivery systems, provide quality consumer goods while helping save the world one purchase at a time.Directed by Emmy-Awarded Richard Yelland, “Seeding Change” is 51 beautiful minutes of informative, entertaining, and engaging social activism. Interviews with key players follow the entire fair market, sustainable product chain and take us around the world. From the United States to the Brazilian rainforest, to Asia, Africa, and Europe, the film charts the interdependent steps of imagining, sourcing, delivering, consuming, and disposing of great products you can buy right now. Throughout, we learn about the socially responsible future-forward mindset and hard-learned best practices by ten visionary companies that go into creating their diverse sustainable brands.

We see how farming communities can feed, lift-up, and educate their communities and how first-world consumers can get great products, vote with their dollars, and choose to contribute to keeping the planet healthy. We learn, too how all this effort also makes good business sense.

“Seeding Change” is an educational tool, a roadmap to creating and running a Triple Bottom Line business, one dedicated equally to profit, social responsibility, and planetary sustainability.

Following the film, there will be a 30-minute pre-recorded conversation with the filmmakers from the DC Environmental Film Festival. The filmmakers: Director, Richard Yelland and Jeremy Black, Producer & Sambazon Co-Founder are joined by Lara Dickinson; Executive Director and Co-Founder of One Step Closer, OSC2, and Reem Hassani, Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer of Numi Tea.  Mara Webster leads a deep dive discussion on the making of “Seeding Change”, the global environmental impact, the need for sustainability within companies, and how forward-thinking entrepreneurs are meeting those challenges. 

CLICK HERE to see a trailer of “SEEDING CHANGE” and to order tickets online.

Film runtime is 51 minutes (plus discussion).

Showtimes:
SEEDING CHANGE

Thursday, April 22 at 4 and 7 p.m.

CLICK HERE to order online now.

Call the Film Festival office at 928-282-1177
to order your tickets by phone.

Visit our office at 2030 W. Hwy. 89A, Suite A3 in West Sedona

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2030 W. Hwy. 89A in West Sedona
$12 per person
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Box office opens at 3:00 p.m. daily on show days.

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VVYD – People First Economy @ Zoom
Apr 22 @ 5:30 pm


Join Us!!
PEOPLE FIRST ECONOMY 

It’s time to put the People First, in our economy, in our laws, and in the way we do business. Lawmakers have not listened to the demands of the community for generations, and even this year are trying to give away money we need for our schools, job training, and affordable housing. Join us for a community conversation to discuss how the proposed tax cuts will hurt our communities and what YOU can do to stop them and help your community thrive.
Es hora de poner al Pueblo Primero, en nuestra economía, en nuestras leyes, y en la forma en que hacemos negocios. Los legisladores no han escuchado las demandas de la comunidad durante generaciones, e incluso este año están tratando de regalar el dinero que necesitamos para nuestras escuelas, capacitación laboral y vivienda asequible. Únase a nosotros para una conversación comunitaria para discutir cómo los recortes de impuestos propuestos dañarán a nuestras comunidades y lo que USTED puede hacer para detenerlos y ayudar a su comunidad a prosperar.

 

Apr
24
Sat
LWV – Political Bookclub @ Zoom
Apr 24 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Political Book Club
April 24 No Stopping Us Now by Gail Collins
May 29 The Education of an Idealist by Samantha Power
June 26 War by Margaret MacMillan
July 31 A Promised Land by Barack Obama

Currently, meetings are held via Zoom from 1:00 until 3:00 pm (MST). The only requirement to join the discussion is that each participant has read the book. The standard format consists of each person giving a brief (1-2 minute) statement concerning the book’s overall impressions and implications. This segment is followed by group questions and discussions of the material.

If you would like information about the Book Club or to be included on the list of participants, please contact Barbara Litrell at [email protected] or phone 928-300-5839.

Click here to join the Zoom meeting

Meeting ID: 928 300 5839
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Apr
26
Mon
KAZM Radio – 780AM @ Democratic Perspectives
Apr 26 @ 8:15 am – 9:00 am

Democratic Perspective Radio – KAZM 780AM

Listen to Democratic Prospectives Radio Podcasts each week on Progressive Talk Radio on KAZM AM
http://www.kazmradio.com/

Live streaming on KAZM780AM in Sedona at http://ww.KAZMradio.com.
Click on “Listen Live” at the top.
Podcast available a bit later in the day
KAZM Podcasts  from previous weeks

 

Request to Speak – RTS
Apr 26 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Contact Toby for info – [email protected]
Welcome to our new Action Committee –
​dedicated to continuing engagement with our political processes.
Our first activity is signing people up for 
Request to Speak, RTS.

  • Let our AZ Legislators know which bills we support or oppose
  • Stand up together to make our voices heardregarding education, the climate/environment, democracy reform/voting, economic justice, healthcare, and immigration.
  • Though this AZ state access is called Request to Speak we will be armchair activists and speak through our online actions.

Each week we will send you a number of bills that we recommend you support or oppose. You can log into the RTS site, enter the bill number, let the Legislature know your bill position and make a comment if you wish.

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We will help you sign up.  Send an email to[email protected]We will explain the process and provide training.
Here are the recent Legislative Alerts prepared by the Joint Legislative Committee of the Coco Dems and DORR
IN ADDITION YOU CAN CONTACT YOUR LOCAL LEGISLATORS BY PHONE OR EMAIL  — Our local contacts are:
AZ Senate: (LD6)
[email protected]                 (602) 926-3042
AZ House: (LD6)
[email protected]                  (602) 926-3421
[email protected]              (602) 926-3043

US Congress:  (CD1)

Tom O’Halleran
Washington DC office                  (202) 225-3361
Casa Grande office                      (520) 316-0839
Flagstaff office                            (928) 286-5338

Email Rep O’HalleranUS Senate
Kirsten Sinema
Washington DC office                   (202) 224-4521
Phoenix Office                             (602) 598-7327
Email Sen Sinema

Mark Kelley
Washington DC office                   (202) 224-2235
Phoenix Office                             (602) 671-7901
Email Sen Kelley

Other Resources:
The Iyer Report from CEBV  

May
3
Mon
KAZM Radio – 780AM @ Democratic Perspectives
May 3 @ 8:15 am – 9:00 am

Democratic Perspective Radio – KAZM 780AM

Listen to Democratic Prospectives Radio Podcasts each week on Progressive Talk Radio on KAZM AM
http://www.kazmradio.com/

Live streaming on KAZM780AM in Sedona at http://ww.KAZMradio.com.
Click on “Listen Live” at the top.
Podcast available a bit later in the day
KAZM Podcasts  from previous weeks

 

Request to Speak – RTS
May 3 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Contact Toby for info – [email protected]
Welcome to our new Action Committee –
​dedicated to continuing engagement with our political processes.
Our first activity is signing people up for 
Request to Speak, RTS.

  • Let our AZ Legislators know which bills we support or oppose
  • Stand up together to make our voices heardregarding education, the climate/environment, democracy reform/voting, economic justice, healthcare, and immigration.
  • Though this AZ state access is called Request to Speak we will be armchair activists and speak through our online actions.

Each week we will send you a number of bills that we recommend you support or oppose. You can log into the RTS site, enter the bill number, let the Legislature know your bill position and make a comment if you wish.

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We will help you sign up.  Send an email to[email protected]We will explain the process and provide training.
Here are the recent Legislative Alerts prepared by the Joint Legislative Committee of the Coco Dems and DORR
IN ADDITION YOU CAN CONTACT YOUR LOCAL LEGISLATORS BY PHONE OR EMAIL  — Our local contacts are:
AZ Senate: (LD6)
[email protected]                 (602) 926-3042
AZ House: (LD6)
[email protected]                  (602) 926-3421
[email protected]              (602) 926-3043

US Congress:  (CD1)

Tom O’Halleran
Washington DC office                  (202) 225-3361
Casa Grande office                      (520) 316-0839
Flagstaff office                            (928) 286-5338

Email Rep O’HalleranUS Senate
Kirsten Sinema
Washington DC office                   (202) 224-4521
Phoenix Office                             (602) 598-7327
Email Sen Sinema

Mark Kelley
Washington DC office                   (202) 224-2235
Phoenix Office                             (602) 671-7901
Email Sen Kelley

Other Resources:
The Iyer Report from CEBV  

May
6
Thu
Verde Valley Yavapai Democrats – Meeting @ Contact Mike for info
May 6 @ 5:00 pm

Join Us!

First Thursday of the month!

Check for the time.

May 6th meeting will be at 5pm.
Distanced and masked outside.
In person meeting Pizza will be served.

Contact Mike Cosentino for info.

[email protected]

Mission Statement:
Verde Valley Yavapai Democrats, affiliate of the Yavapai County Democrats, shall promote the values, messages and principles of the Democratic Party and work to elect Democrats to public office.
Goals and Activities
Meet once a month either in person or virtually – Educate and inform local Democrats on issues of Yavapai County and Yavapai County Democratic Party.
Recruit and help train Precinct Committee Persons – To find individuals willing to be elected Precinct Committee Persons to represent the precincts of the Verde Valley Yavapai Democrats.
Introduce and Promote Democratic Party Candidates – Invite candidates to speak at the monthly meetings and canvass to promote candidates.
Support Local, County, State and National Democratic organizations – Partner with these organizations to promote issues involved.
Promote awareness of the VVYD – Publish a monthly newsletter; partner with other organizations to register, educate and promote voting; hold special events to promote Democrats.

May
7
Fri
DORR Film Club – “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” @ ZOOM
May 7 @ 5:00 pm

Join the DORR Film Club !

Two of our DORR board members co-host a happy hour Zoom discussion each month on a select political film. Just watch the film before the discussion, grab something to eat and drink, and be ready to discuss! We’ll send you some questions to think about before the discussion. Contact [email protected] for more information and ZOOM invite.
This Month’s film:

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Greetings political film fans, as promised, we’re watching a political comedy this time around.  Join us for a discussion of Borat Subsequent Moviefilm (Available on Amazon

In keeping with Academy Award nominees, Maria Bakalova has been nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Borat’s erratic but sweet daughter, Tutar.  The film has also received a nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay.   Matt Zoller Seitz called the film a “deliciously unstable comedy” in his RogerEbert.com review  READ REVIEW   While reviews are mixed, Nicholas Barber, writing for BBC, asserts, “But be patient: the last half hour of Subsequent Moviefilm has enough fine material to make it all worthwhile”  READ REVIEW
Invite any Borat fans you know (e.g. your children, grandchildren). We’re thinking Borat will make for a great multi generational discussion.

May
10
Mon
KAZM Radio – 780AM @ Democratic Perspectives
May 10 @ 8:15 am – 9:00 am

Democratic Perspective Radio – KAZM 780AM

Listen to Democratic Prospectives Radio Podcasts each week on Progressive Talk Radio on KAZM AM
http://www.kazmradio.com/

Live streaming on KAZM780AM in Sedona at http://ww.KAZMradio.com.
Click on “Listen Live” at the top.
Podcast available a bit later in the day
KAZM Podcasts  from previous weeks

 

“Creating Fair Redistricting Maps in AZ” – Ollie/Yavapai College @ Yavapai College
May 10 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Join Us!

“Creating Fair Redistricting Maps in AZ”
Monday, May 10 2021 Voter Education
Betty Bengston & Kathy Lalley

Please consider joining us for our upcoming May 10 program “Creating Fair Redistricting Maps in Arizona” with Tucson League speakers and experts Betty Bengtson and Kathy Lalley, and look for more programs to come. To sign up for our programs, go to LWVNAZ.org.

OLLI/Yavapai College Sedona
Check the website for location in person or via Zoom
www.yc.ed

 

 

May
17
Mon
KAZM Radio – 780AM @ Democratic Perspectives
May 17 @ 8:15 am – 9:00 am

Democratic Perspective Radio – KAZM 780AM

Listen to Democratic Prospectives Radio Podcasts each week on Progressive Talk Radio on KAZM AM
http://www.kazmradio.com/

Live streaming on KAZM780AM in Sedona at http://ww.KAZMradio.com.
Click on “Listen Live” at the top.
Podcast available a bit later in the day
KAZM Podcasts  from previous weeks

 

May
20
Thu
DORR Breakfast via Zoom @ ZOOM link
May 20 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Join us on the third Thursday of each month. Check the DORR website for more information. Democratsoftheredrocks.org

Thursday, August 17, 10am (Arizona) is our next “Breakfast” meeting via Zoom

DORR Breakfast at Home


Protecting Our Precious Verde River and Sedona’s New Climate Action Plan
Thursday August 19, 2021 at 10:00 am

Nancy Steele – Director, Friends of the Verde River
  McKenzie Jones – Sustainability Manager for the City of Sedona

To help our members keep informed about important issues during these challenging times we are running our monthly breakfast meetings by ZOOM.  Make your breakfast, grab your coffee and sign in via this LINK
Nancy L. C. Steele, D.Env
Director, Friends of the Verde RiverDr. Steele is the Executive Director of Friends of the Verde River, working collaboratively for a healthy, flowing Verde River system. Before joining Friends in 2018, Nancy was the Executive Director of the Council for Watershed Health in Los Angeles for ten years. A key focus of her work with CWH included a long-term research and demonstration program to augment groundwater supplies through increasing the ability of cities to infiltrate stormwater. Nancy co-founded the Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy in 2000, serving as President/CEO through 2011 and as Director of Conservation in 2017.Prior to her nonprofit work, Nancy worked in various California environmental and health agencies, focusing on reducing the impacts of air pollution and toxic substances. She is a member of the board of the Infrastructure Funding Alliance and the Arizona Forward Northern Regional Council. Nancy is a Flinn-Brown fellow; Robert & Patricia Switzer Foundation Fellow; and a Stanton Fellow of the Durfee Foundation.

Nancy earned her doctorate in Environmental Science and Engineering from University of California, Los Angeles. She received her M.S. in zoology from Arizona State University; and her A.B. in biology from Occidental College. Nancy was born and raised in Phoenix and loves being outdoors, especially in the southwest. She and her husband have two adult children.

McKenzie Jones
Sustainability Manager for the City of SedonaMcKenzie draws on her background in environmental policy to find innovative strategies to address the climate crisis. She began her career working above treeline for the Appalachian Mountain Club, which strengthened her understanding of citizen science and conservation education. Most recently, she worked for the City of Flagstaff where she oversaw sustainability programming on waste diversion, food policy, and natural areas. She currently serves on the boards of Oak Creek Watershed Council, Flagstaff Foodlink, and Coconino Cooperative Extension. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Government and Law from Lafayette College and a Master of Arts in Sustainable Communities from Northern Arizona University.

Meeting ID: 834 1861 1245

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May
24
Mon
KAZM Radio – 780AM @ Democratic Perspectives
May 24 @ 8:15 am – 9:00 am

Democratic Perspective Radio – KAZM 780AM

Listen to Democratic Prospectives Radio Podcasts each week on Progressive Talk Radio on KAZM AM
http://www.kazmradio.com/

Live streaming on KAZM780AM in Sedona at http://ww.KAZMradio.com.
Click on “Listen Live” at the top.
Podcast available a bit later in the day
KAZM Podcasts  from previous weeks

 

May
27
Thu
LWV – “Let’s Talk Politics” @ Zoom
May 27 @ 8:30 am

Let’s Talk Politics!!!
Have a political or legislative issue on the mind or just want to talk about current events? This is your opportunity to share and hear from others.
This group meets monthly on the 4th Thursday of the month.

Fourth Thursday of the month
Beginning on: April 22, 2021 08:30 AM Arizona

There is no need to pre-register.
Click here to join the Zoom meeting.
Meeting ID: 849 6412 4692
Passcode: 210146

LWV – “Thirsty Thursdays” @ Zoom
May 27 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Thirsty Thursdays
Want to talk about politics with an adult beverage in hand? Join us for Thirsty Thursdays.
Thirsty Thursdays meet every other month on the 4th Thursday of the month. 2021 meetings will be in March, May, July, September, and November.

Thirsty Thursdays
May 27, 2021  5-6:30 PM Arizona via Zoom

Note: Lattes with the League has been merged with Let’s Talk Politics.

May
29
Sat
LWV – Political Bookclub @ Zoom
May 29 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Political Book Club
April 24 No Stopping Us Now by Gail Collins
May 29 The Education of an Idealist by Samantha Power
June 26 War by Margaret MacMillan
July 31 A Promised Land by Barack Obama

Currently, meetings are held via Zoom from 1:00 until 3:00 pm (MST). The only requirement to join the discussion is that each participant has read the book. The standard format consists of each person giving a brief (1-2 minute) statement concerning the book’s overall impressions and implications. This segment is followed by group questions and discussions of the material.

If you would like information about the Book Club or to be included on the list of participants, please contact Barbara Litrell at [email protected] or phone 928-300-5839.

Click here to join the Zoom meeting

Meeting ID: 928 300 5839
One tap mobile
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+16699006833,,9283005839# US (San Jose)

May
31
Mon
KAZM Radio – 780AM @ Democratic Perspectives
May 31 @ 8:15 am – 9:00 am

Democratic Perspective Radio – KAZM 780AM

Listen to Democratic Prospectives Radio Podcasts each week on Progressive Talk Radio on KAZM AM
http://www.kazmradio.com/

Live streaming on KAZM780AM in Sedona at http://ww.KAZMradio.com.
Click on “Listen Live” at the top.
Podcast available a bit later in the day
KAZM Podcasts  from previous weeks

 

Jun
3
Thu
Verde Valley Yavapai Democrats – Meeting @ Contact Mike for info
Jun 3 @ 5:00 pm

Join Us!

First Thursday of the month!

Check for the time.

May 6th meeting will be at 5pm.
Distanced and masked outside.
In person meeting Pizza will be served.

Contact Mike Cosentino for info.

[email protected]

Mission Statement:
Verde Valley Yavapai Democrats, affiliate of the Yavapai County Democrats, shall promote the values, messages and principles of the Democratic Party and work to elect Democrats to public office.
Goals and Activities
Meet once a month either in person or virtually – Educate and inform local Democrats on issues of Yavapai County and Yavapai County Democratic Party.
Recruit and help train Precinct Committee Persons – To find individuals willing to be elected Precinct Committee Persons to represent the precincts of the Verde Valley Yavapai Democrats.
Introduce and Promote Democratic Party Candidates – Invite candidates to speak at the monthly meetings and canvass to promote candidates.
Support Local, County, State and National Democratic organizations – Partner with these organizations to promote issues involved.
Promote awareness of the VVYD – Publish a monthly newsletter; partner with other organizations to register, educate and promote voting; hold special events to promote Democrats.

LWV – “Northern Arizona Tribal Communities” @ Zoom
Jun 3 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee Meeting

“Northern Arizona Tribal Communities:

Contemporary Concerns About Ancestral People & Places ”
Thursday, June 3, 2021, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. via ZOOM

During this third LWVNA DEI Committee meeting, Arizona Senator Jamescita Peshlakai, who is Diné from Cameron, Arizona and descended from a long line of tribal headmen and officials, will share how her interest in  elected leadership developed and carried her to the State Legislature. Ms. Kimberly Spurr will speak about Northern Arizona tribal history and the challenges our tribal neighbors have faced/still face in maintaining traditional cultures while interacting with non-Native communities, and working to expanding their influence in the political sphere. Ms. Kelley Hays-Gilpin will discuss tribal history, arts, and concerns about land and sacred places, as well as the diversity within and among Northern Arizona tribes. The talk will end with discussion of some specific legislation that is relevant to Northern Arizona tribal issues and attendee questions.

Representing Legislative District 7, Arizona Senator  Jamescita  Peshlakai  is  currently  serving  her third Arizona Senate term as the state’s first Native American female senator. Peshlakai also served in the state House of Representatives’ Fifty-first Legislature from 2013 to 2015. Senator Peshlakai’s district is comprised of nine of Arizona’s 22 federally recognized tribal constituencies: Hualapai, Havasupai, Kaibab  Paiute,  San  Juan  Southern  Paiute,  Navajo,  Hopi,  White  Mountain  Apache,  San Carlos Apache, and a small portion of Zuni Pueblo.

Kimberly Spurr has been a professional archaeologist for more than 30 years, working  primarily in  the American Southwest. She is currently the Archaeology Division Director at the Museum of Northern Arizona (MNA), where she works with federal agencies and tribal representatives to preserve and protect ancestral sites and cultural material. She spent a decade as an archaeologist with the Navajo Nation assisting with compliance for infrastructure development and training Indigenous archaeology students.

With a PhD in anthropology from the University of Arizona, Kelley Hays-Gilpin serves as Professor of Anthropology at Northern Arizona University and Edward Bridge Danson, Jr. Chair of Anthropology at the Museum of Northern Arizona. Her research focuses on visual arts in ancient to contemporary Pueblo communities, as well as contemporary Indigenous concerns about environment, ecology, and sacred places. She co-curated MNA’s “Native Peoples of the Colorado Plateau” gallery, and worked with representatives of 12 Native American tribes to present their stories in their own words.
This program is free. To register, CLICK HERE.
Problems registering? Please email: [email protected].
The League of Women Voters is a national, non-partisan organization fully committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in principle and in practice.  Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the organization’s current and future success in engaging all individuals, households, communities, and policy makers in creating a more perfect democracy.  For   more information about League of Women Voters programs, please visit www.lwvnaz.org.

Jun
7
Mon
KAZM Radio – 780AM @ Democratic Perspectives
Jun 7 @ 8:15 am – 9:00 am

Democratic Perspective Radio – KAZM 780AM

Listen to Democratic Prospectives Radio Podcasts each week on Progressive Talk Radio on KAZM AM
http://www.kazmradio.com/

Live streaming on KAZM780AM in Sedona at http://ww.KAZMradio.com.
Click on “Listen Live” at the top.
Podcast available a bit later in the day
KAZM Podcasts  from previous weeks

 

Jun
9
Wed
Climate Change – “Preserving the Wonder Series” @ Keep Sedona Beautiful
Jun 9 all-day

Monthly September through May series ,
“Preserving the Wonder”
will be held on the second Wednesday of each month
September through May.

Link:  https://keepsedonabeautiful.org/about-ksb-2/

Events:  https://keepsedonabeautiful.org/news-events/