EVENTS CALENDAR

May
21
Mon
Indivisible In Sedona – monthly meeting @ Private Home
May 21 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Join us!

Contact Toby if you are not a member for information.
Our monthly meeting will be on Monday, May 21, from 1:30-3:30.
We will be discussing ideas that our group can take to get out the vote.

Join us!!!

May
30
Wed
Tom O’Halleran Event @ Michael Iskowitz
May 30 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Jun
2
Sat
NAZCCA Monthly Meeting @ Cottonwood Public Library Rm B
Jun 2 @ 12:30 pm – 1:45 pm

JOIN US!

On June 2, Non-toxic Verde Valley will be presenting important information about pesticides used locally and the impact they have on the environment, water table and ecosystem.
Please attend to learn what we can do locally to safeguard our community.

Saturday, June 2, 2018
12:30 PM to 1:45 PM
Every 1st Saturday of the month
Add this to your calendar.

Cottonwood Public Library
100 S 6th Street · Cottonwood, AZ
How to find us
Room B

Jun
3
Sun
DORR Summer Picnic @ Saddle Rock Park
Jun 3 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

COME AND MEET OUR GREAT LINEUP OF DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES FOR GOVERNOR, US SENATE, CONGRESS, ARIZONA LEGISLATURE AND OTHER LOCAL AND STATEWIDE OFFICES

DORR SUMMER PICNIC

3-6 PM Sunday, June 3rd Save the Date!!
BIG PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL CAMPUS
25 SADDLEHORN, SEDONA AZ 86351
COME AND MEET OUR GREAT LINEUP OF DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES FOR GOVERNOR, US SENATE, CONGRESS, ARIZONA LEGISLATURE AND OTHER LOCAL AND STATEWIDE OFFICES
Enjoy some great potluck food and fellowship with your fellow Democrats and progressives.

PLEASE CONTACT JAN GRAHAM AT [email protected] IF YOU WANT TO VOLUNTEER.
PLEASE BRING A SIDE DISH OR DESERT TO SHARE.
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO COLLECT RAFFLE PRIZES AND GIFT CERTIFICATES AND TO WORK ON THE DAY OF THE PICNIC.

Enjoy some great potluck food and fellowship with your fellow Democrats and progressives.

PLEASE CONTACT JAN GRAHAM AT [email protected] IF YOU WANT TO VOLUNTEER.

PLEASE BRING A SIDE DISH OR DESERT TO SHARE.
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO COLLECT RAFFLE PRIZES AND GIFT CERTIFICATES AND TO WORK ON THE DAY OF THE PICNIC.

Jun
4
Mon
Run for Yavapai School board 0r Yavapai College Board @ YCESA
Jun 4 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

If you are considering running for a schoolboard seat in a public school district in Yavapai County or for the Yavapai College board— please consider attending an information and training session offered by the Yavapai County School Superintendents office on June 4.

Sedona has 2 seats up for election.
The seat for the Sedona area on the Yavapai College Board is also up for reelection.

Governing Board Training for New and Prospective Members

The training will be from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM, dinner will be provided

Training will cover the following topics related to the role of a Board Member:

Powers and Duties of Governing Boards
Open Meeting Law
Policy Development
Budget Developement
Boardmanship
Board Member Ethics

Please complete the following form to register for this event. If you need assistance or have any questions contact Jenn Nelson at 928-442-5138

GO TO : http://ycesa.com/election-services/governing-board-training/ TO REGISTER FOR THIS TRAINING

Go to http://ycesa.com/schools-and-charters to find out open seats in your district. Petitions to run for school board must be turned in by August 8. There are 2 or 3 open seats on every Governing Board in November 2018. Get Involved! Run For Something!

Jun
6
Wed
LWV luncheon – Tara Jackson @ Elks Club
Jun 6 @ 11:30 am – 11:45 am
Jun
7
Thu
Joan Chittister: Her story, my story, our story @ Mary D Fisher Theater
Jun 7 @ 7:00 pm

NEXT WEEK!
Sedona International Film Festival
is proud to present

Teri Bays’ One-Woman Play

For 15 years Teri Bays’ beautiful voice was heard at the St. John Vianney Catholic Church. Though Sedona residents and visitors might miss her angelic voice, audience members across the country are thrilled to see her perform — and also hear her sing — in her one-woman play, “Joan Chittister: Her story, my story, our story”.

Now, Bays is bringing her show back home to Sedona for a one-night performance at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre on Thursday, June 7 at 7 p.m.

A timely piece, “Joan Chittister: Her story, my story, our story” addresses issues around women, abuse, identity and overcoming adversity. Joan Chittister happens to be a Benedictine nun, an international speaker and author on subjects of peace, justice and women’s issues.

“Joan is a passionate and prophetic voice in the church today. It is the thrill of my life, to play this remarkable woman and speak her inspiring words,” said Bays.

One has to see the play to discover the connection between Chittister and Bays. But as the threads of their lives are revealed, audience members begin to see themselves in the story as well.

“The show has changed a bit from the first performance, Teri explained. “I added a song, I cut whole sections and changed the beginning.”

After reading the script Chittister wrote, “The work is seamlessly, artfully and movingly welded together. It’s a fresh and interesting approach to the notion of the universality of women today. It has heart and substance … great praise.”
Recently Chittister herself saw the play. When asked about that performance for Chittister, Bays said, “Performing ‘Joan Chittister’ the play for Joan Chittister was an emotional experience — for both of us.”

The Vatican tried to prevent Chittister from speaking in 2001, but she continues to be a sought-after speaker throughout the world, having written over sixty books and over seven hundred articles.Teri Bays performed in several off-Broadway shows in New York City including “The Duplex” and starred in several leading roles including Maria in “The Sound of Music”, Anita in “West Side Story” and The Witch in “Into the Woods”. Sedona residents might remember her playing opposite her Broadway-actor husband in Neil Simon’s “Chapter Two” at the Canyon Moon Theatre. Teri has written a book and recorded two CDs in addition to this play.

Jun
8
Fri
Political Book Club – LWV @ Call for location
Jun 8 @ 11:58 pm – Jun 9 @ 12:58 am

JOIN US!

Political Book Club

Contact:
Barbara
928.649.0135

Jun
10
Sun
Grill for Brill – Prescott @ Watson Lake Park, Upper Ramada
Jun 10 @ 4:00 pm

JOIN US!

Grill for Brill the CD4, Democratic candidate for Congress!

Watson Lake, Upper Ramada, Prescott

Jun
12
Tue
Philosophy and Politics – “Abortion Ethics” @ Sedona Public Library
Jun 12 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Join Us!

Philosophy and Politics – “Abortion Ethics – Finding agreement between Pro choice nd Pro Life”

Bertha Manning Associate Professor, ASU School of Humanities, Arts, and Cultural Studies,

6:00 – 7:30pm

Jun
14
Thu
Lunch with Wade and Bobby – LD6 @ Olde Sedona Bar and Grill
Jun 14 @ 12:00 pm

Join Wade Carlisle and Bobby Tyler for lunch on Thursday, June 14 at noon.

Jun
16
Sat
Sedona / Verde Valley United – Meeting @ Cottonwood Library
Jun 16 @ 12:30 pm

Join Us in Cottonwood!

Jun
18
Mon
Indivisible In Sedona @ Private Home
Jun 18 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Join us to plan events for the upcoming political season.

Contact Toby for more info @ 928.274.0389 or [email protected]

Jun
19
Tue
Yavapai Democratic Party Cottonwood – Meeting @ Old Town Red Rooster
Jun 19 @ 5:00 pm

Join us at our monthly meeting at the Old Rooster Cafe in Cottonwood at 5:00.

901 Main Street

Candidates Kathy Hoffman for AZ Superintendent of Public Ed. and candidates Sandra Kennedy, and Bill Mundell, seeking Corporate Commission positions, will attend the meeting.

Everyone is welcome.

Jun
20
Wed
Political Film Club @ Member's home
Jun 20 – Jun 21 all-day

Please join The LWV and Barbara for a movie night at the home of a member. TBA

Contact:
Barbara Litrell
928.649.0135

Meet January Contreras @ Private Home
Jun 20 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Dear Friend,
As you know, we have long been involved in supporting good causes and candidates for public office. From time to time, we have asked our friends to contribute to candidates whom we believe can make a difference. Few will make as much of a difference as January Contreras when she becomes the next Attorney General of Arizona in 2018.

Please join us on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at 5:30 pm for refreshments at 80 Mitchell Dr Sedona, AZ 86336. You will have the opportunity to meet January and support her campaign for Attorney General. If you cannot join us, please consider supporting our efforts to help her be elected.

Since we met January, we have been impressed by her intelligence and record as a prosecutor and a public servant. After serving as a Deputy Maricopa County Attorney and Assistant Attorney General, she became an advisor to Secretary of Homeland Security, Janet Napolitano. She has since founded a non-profit to fight for children and victims of domestic violence and human trafficking. January has the judgment and energy to lead the largest law firm in the state, but more importantly, she has the conviction and vision needed to move Arizona forward.

We need an Attorney General committed to protecting Arizona’s most vulnerable people and standing up to the extreme policies of the Trump Administration. As an Arizona Assistant Attorney General, she protected small businesses from financial crimes and pursued perpetrators of elder abuse and exploitation. At the Department of Homeland Security, she led the charge to establish the Council on Combating Violence Against Women.

As we have seen in political races across the country, voters are ready to fight back to restore honor and integrity to government. Voters want leaders ready to focus on serious policy making. They are looking for candidates like January.

We hope all who attend will consider making a contribution of $150, $100, $50, or whatever you are comfortable contributing. Please RSVP by calling Jeff at (928) 300- 7313 or by emailing to [email protected].

We hope to see you on the 20th,

Jeff Dissinger and Pam Drake

P. S. If you cannot attend, please consider making a contribution online. Please go to our event page for January’s campaign at https://secure.actblue.com/donate/jdissinger. Thanks!

Jun
21
Thu
DORR Breakfast – Monthly Meeting @ Olde Sedona
Jun 21 @ 8:00 am

Enjoy the DORR breakfast and meet Leslie Pico, candidate for Secretary of State and candidate Kathy Hoffman, for Superintendent of Public Instruction. Also all DORR members who are running for Sedona mayor and City Council will be introduced.

JOIN US!

Corner Democracy “Trump’s Family Separation Policy” @ Corner of Coffee Pot and 89A, Sedona
Jun 21 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

JOIN US to protest “Trump’s Family Separation Policy”

Meet on the corner of Coffee Pot and 89A, 5-6.
Bring water and an umbrella for shade.

Jun
23
Sat
Political Book Club – LWV @ to be announced
Jun 23 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Please join us for our Book Club event. Book and location TBA

Contact:
Barbara Litrell
928.649.0135

Dr. David Brill Fundraiser – CD4 Prescott @ Jan Graham's home
Jun 23 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Join Us!!!

Jan Grham would like you to meet Dr. David Brill and hear his political views at her home in Verde Sant Fe in Cornville.

Saturday, June 23 6-7:30.

RSVP [email protected]

Jun
24
Sun
Fundraiser – Steve Farley and Felicia French -LD6 @ Bill and Meri Thomason
Jun 24 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Join Steve Farley and Felicia French at the home of Bill and Meri Thomason.

Sunday, June 24
12:00 – 1:30

RSVP – Pasquale – 480.269.2836
[email protected]

Brunch with Kelly Fryer – Candidate for Governor @ Private location Flagstaff
Jun 24 @ 12:30 pm

Join Us For Brunch!!!

Join Kelly Fryer for brunch at 12:30 and hear her views on the he candidacy for Governor of Arizona.

Contact [email protected] for address, more information, and to RSVP.

Jun
25
Mon
Red For Ed – Ready for Action Tour – Prescott @ Yavapai County Services Agency
Jun 25 @ 6:30 pm

Red For Ed

Yavapai County Education Service Agency

2970 Centerpiece E. Drive

6:30 pm

Join us!

Jun
26
Tue
Meet Sedona’s new Superintendent and new Principal
Jun 26 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

You’re invited.

Please come out and enjoy                                   Sundaes with the Superintendent!

Our new Sedona-Oak Creek School District Suprerintendent, Dennis Dearden, is pleased to be introducing Brenda Buck, principal of SOCUSD elementary School. We hope you can join us for fun, treats, and sharing our exciting vision or the new year!

Jun
27
Wed
Precinct Meeting for Ruby (West Sedona) @ Contact Cathy Rutherford
Jun 27 @ 4:30 pm

Join Cathy and like minded people at 4:30 on Wednesday, June 27, to discuss canvassing, get out the vote, phone banking, etc. to TURN ARIZONA BLUE!

EVERYONE WELCOME!

Contact Cathy at [email protected]

Jun
28
Thu
Let’s Talk Politics – LWV @ Sedona Community Center
Jun 28 @ 8:30 am – 10:00 am

JOIN US!

Let’s Talk Politics

Sedona Community Center
2615 Melody Lane, Sedona

Contact:
Barbara Litrell
926.649.0135

Let’s Talk Politics -LWV @ Sedona Community Center
Jun 28 @ 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Precinct Meeting Scarlet (VOC) and Coconino @ Contact Cathy
Jun 28 @ 4:30 pm

Join Cathy and like minded people at 4:30 on Thursday, June 28, to discuss canvassing, get out the vote, phone banking, etc. to TURN ARIZONA BLUE!

EVERYONE WELCOME!!!

Contact Cathy at [email protected]

Jun
30
Sat
Political Book Club LWV @ Private home
Jun 30 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us!

Political Book Club.

Title to be announced.

Call 928.649-0135.

Jul
4
Wed
July 4th with the Coconino Democrats
Jul 4 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

March with the Coconino Democrats and candidates on the 4th of July.

Watch for our BIG BLUE WAVE float during the parade which weaves through downtown Flagstaff starting at 9:00 am

Then join the other Democrats for an ice cream social at the Historic Ice House patio after the parade.

9:00-2:00

Jul
5
Thu
Register Voters in Flagstaff and swim at the Aquacomplex @ Flagstaff Aquacomplex
Jul 5 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Smile’n and Dial’n For Schapira @ Olde Sedona and DORR
Jul 5 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Happy 4th of July week! While we celebrate our country, we remain motivated to create change for the state of Arizona and better our education system. This is why on July 5th, we will be hosting a happy hour celebration in Sedona followed by a Smile’n and Dial’n phone bank. The happy hour will be at Olde Sedona Bar & Grill, from 4pm-5pm, located at 1405 AZ-89A, Sedona, AZ 86336.

Immediately after, we will all be heading to the Democrats of Red Rocks office for a phone bank from 5pm-8pm. The address to the office is 1385 W State Rte 89A, Sedona, AZ 86336.

Come hang out with David and our team, and join us in our efforts to build a better future for our students in public schools. We could really use your help, as phone banking allows us to reach out and educate a great number of people, as well as find committed voters for the Schapira campaign!

We hope to see you there, and thank you again for all of your hard work as a member of Team Schapira.

Katie Hobbs – Secretary of State Fundraiser @ Weatherford Hotel
Jul 5 @ 5:30 pm
Jul
6
Fri
Jeff Biggers – Author of RESISTANCE – Lunch and Lecture -Save the Date @ Lunch at Olde Sedona, Lecture at Sedona Library,
Jul 6 all-day

Lunch at 12:30 at Olde Sedona Restaurant.

Lecture at 3:00 at Sedona Library by political historian Jeff Biggers author of “RESISTANCE”, Reclaiming an American Tradition.

Contact [email protected] for more information.

Resistance, Reclaiming an American Tradition. That’s the title of a new book written by this week’s guest. Jeff Biggers is an author, journalist, historian and playwright. During a conversation with Democratic Perspective co-hosts, Steve Williamson and Mike Cosentino, he explains that resistance is the greatest form of patriotism. To make the point, Biggers uses the words of Thomas Paine, one of our nation’s most important and least known founders, who said, “Resistance is not just a protest. It’s an act of renewal.” Biggers reasons that resistance is necessary for undoing mistakes, saying “Hopelessness adapts. Hope resists.”

Making Healthcare Work For You – with Dr. David Brill @ Las Fuentes Resort Village
Jul 6 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Join Us!

Jul
7
Sat
NAZCCA Money Cottonwood Meeting @ Cottonwood Library
Jul 7 @ 12:30 pm

Join us to plan July strategies!

*Gather signatures on our petitions to local, state, and national leaders in Arizona.

*How can we support the
can Energy for a Healthy Arizona bill?

*We have some ideas! Come and share yours and Get Involved. Our planet depends on it!!!

Jul
9
Mon
LWVGVV New Member Gathering @ Home of Patricia Corrington
Jul 9 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

New Member Gathering

Contact:
Barbara Litrell
929.649.0135

LWVVerdeValley.com

Take 89A to Uptown and turn left onto Jordan Road and then turn left onto Navahopi. Turn left onto E. Ridge and immediately right onto Ridge. House is on the right up the long driveway. Numbers are on the rock in front.
928-274-0443
[email protected]

New Members Gathering – LWV @ Private Home
Jul 9 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join Us at the home of Barbara Litrell.

Call 928.649.0135 or [email protected] to RSVP

Jul
10
Tue
Arizona Democratic Governors Debate @ Scottsdale Civic Center Library Auditorium
Jul 10 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

SCOTTSDALE CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY AUDITORIUM, 3839 North Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale 85251
DOORS OPEN AT 5:30. DEBATE IS FROM 6:00-7:30 P.M.
Three excellent candidates will be contesting at the Democratic Primary election to run for the Office of Arizona Governor. The organizers welcome questions to be included for consideration as part of the debate or during the post debate Q&A. Please email your questions to [email protected] or [email protected]
Copy of registration required to attend the event.
DATE AND TIME

Tue, July 10, 2018
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM MST
Add to Calendar
LOCATION

Scottsdale Public Library – Civic Center Library
3839 North Drinkwater Boulevard
Auditorium
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Also, it will be live streamed via Facebook at 5:50 pm. Share with your family. Early voting begins August 1.

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Jul
11
Wed
Sedona XYZ-Mayoral, and Council Candidate Forum @ Creative Gateways
Jul 11 @ 6:00 pm

Sedona XYZ is a thought leadership group for Sedona’s next generation. They are a group of entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals from generations X,Y, and Z.

Join Us!

Jerome Town Council Forum @ Jerome Fire Station
Jul 11 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Jerome Town Council Forum

 Wednesday, July 18 – 6:30 to 8:30 pm

Jerome Fire Station, 101 Main Street, Jerome

 

Jul
12
Thu
Philosophy and Politics – LWV @ Sedona Public LIbrary
Jul 12 @ 2:13 am – 3:13 am

July 12 Philosophy and Politics –

“Abortion Ethics—Finding Agreement between Pro- choice and Pro-life”

Bertha Manninen, Associate Professor, ASU School of Humanities, Arts and Cultural Studies,

6:00p-7:30p,

Sedona Public Library, Si Birch Community Room, 3250 White Bear Rd., Sedona

Yavapai Dems General Meeting – Prescott @ Adult Center of Prescott
Jul 12 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Yavapai Dems General Mtg.

When:
Thursday, July 12, 5:30pm – 8:00pm
Where:
Adult Center of Prescott, 1280 E Rosser St B, Prescott, AZ 86301, USA (map)
Description:
Yavapai County Democratic Party General Meeting pot luck meets on the Second Thursday of each month in the Meals on Wheels Room of the Adult Center. $10 donation or $5 with pot luck contribution. For details contact YCDP headquarters. Phone: 928-541-0413 | Email: [email protected].

(NOTE: Precinct committee persons can SKYPE or ZOOM into meeting in Prescott. Contact Ray Frey [email protected] to set up offsite system)

Jul
14
Sat
Sedona #Sticker4Schools
Jul 14 @ 10:00 am

JOIN US!!!!

Statewide July 21

Jul
15
Sun
Veterans, a discussion Forum @ American Legion Post 69
Jul 15 @ 3:00 pm

Join Felicia French, candidate for AZ House, LD6 and Dr. David Brill, US Congressional candidate, LD4, to discuss issues facing veterans today and solutions to improve services.

Ice Cream social for Jessica Williamson-National Ice Cream Day @ Barbara and Mike Litrell
Jul 15 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Dear Neighbors and Friends,

Mike and Barbara Litrell are hosting an Ice Cream Social at their home in support of our neighbor and friend Jessica Williamson who is running for a 2-year term on the Sedona City Council.

Please come and meet Jessica and ask any questions on your mind about this election, city government, and her positions on traffic, tourism, local control and housing. You’re invited to bring a guest too!

DATE: Sunday, July 15 from 4-6 p.m.

LOCATION: 75 Lolomi Dr. (Kachina Subdivision), West Sedona

RSVP: [email protected] or 649-0135

By the way, July 15 is National Ice Cream Day! Come celebrate!

Barbara Litrell

Jul
16
Mon
Sedona City Council Candidate FORUM @ Poco Diablo
Jul 16 @ 6:00 pm

There will be a candidates forum on Monday, July 16.

It will be co-sponsored by the LWV and the Sedona Chamber of Commerce.

Poco Diablo 1752 Hwy 179, Sedona

6:00-8:30

Jul
17
Tue
Coconino County Dems Take Action Lunch -Call to confirm @ Cuvee Wine Bar
Jul 17 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Coconino County Dems Take Action Lunch

When:
Tue, July 17, 12pm – 1pm
Where:
Cuvee 928 Wine Bar, 6 E Aspen Ave # 110, Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (map)
Description:
Coconino County Democratic Party is hosting a DEMOCRATIC POLITICAL ACTION! LUNCH. Buy your own lunch, coffee, or martini. The discussion is on us! Democratic Political Action! meets monthly to discuss topics of current interest. The gathering is open to all Democrats and like-minded Independents.
IMPORTANT TIP……
Call Harriet Young, First Vice-Chair, (928) 214-0393, to confirm next meeting time and place.

Yavapai Democratic Party Cottonwood – Meeting @ Old Town Red Rooster
Jul 17 @ 5:00 pm

Join us at our monthly meeting at the Old Rooster Cafe in Cottonwood at 5:00.

901 Main Street

Candidates Kathy Hoffman for AZ Superintendent of Public Ed. and candidates Sandra Kennedy, and Bill Mundell, seeking Corporate Commission positions, will attend the meeting.

Everyone is welcome.

AZ Schools Now Gubernatorial Candidate Forum @ Classford Hill Middle School
Jul 17 @ 5:30 pm

Join Prescott Valley on July 17 to hear the Democratic Candidates for Governor speak and answer questions about Education.