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The Tucson Peace Calendar
This Week's Events
Meditation for Peace
Sunday, August 29th
10:00 am - 11:00 am
'Meditations for Peace,' Sundays 10am at Tara Mahayana Buddhist Center, 1701 E. Miles St., Everyone is Welcome, www.MeditationInTucson.org, 296-8626

Tara Mahayana Buddhist Center
1701 E Miles
Tucson, AZ
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http://www.meditationintucson.org
296-8626

Public Affairs Programming on KXCI 91.3
Sunday, August 29th
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Every Sunday, 91.3 FM features a great lineup of locally produced public affairs programming. 30 Minutes (3:00-3:30) hosted by Amanda Shauger features local, national and international guests and issues. A View From Slightly Off Center (3:30-4:30), hosted by David Yerkey features issues about the Sonoran Bioregion. This Way Out (4:30-5:00) is a syndicated show featuring LGBT issues. Broad Perspectives Radio (5:00-6:00) hosted by SusieB, features news, artists and guests by, for and about women. Every Sunday. 220 S. 4th Ave. Free, Donations Welcome.



Amanda Shauger 903-0949 amandas1(@)mindspring.com and SusieB, susieb@kxci.org -
http://amandas1@mindspring.com

West African Drumming Classes with Martin Klabunde
Sunday, August 29th
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

West African Drumming Classes with Martin Klabunde
Every Sunday, 4:00 – 5:30pm.
Learn West African rhythms on Djembe and Dununs. Drums available for class use. Please RSVP. Drum Priority will go to those who RSVP. $75/4 weeks, drop in fee $20. For more information, call Martin, 520-245-4547. 




Martin Klabunde - now@collectiveawakening.us
http://www.collectiveawakening.us

Curves Laughter YogHa Club
Sunday, August 29th
5:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Group meets every Sunday at 5:30.  Free and open to the public!  Donations gratefully accepted!  In the NE corner, Albertson's Center, facing Glenn.  Come laugh for the health of it!  
Gita, Love and Laughter, Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher and Leader "Recovered" Tax Attorney


2816 N. Campbell Ave.
Gita Fendelman 520-777-7544 -
http://www.laughteryogawithgita.com

WORDS OF PEACE on Access Tucson
Sunday, August 29th
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm

The award-winning series, Words of Peace, features worldwide addresses by Prem Rawat who presents a unique and inspiring perspective on the quest for personal peace independent of lifestyle, philosophy or belief.  Airs Sundays at 7:00pm on Cox 98/Comcast 73; repeats Mondays at 5:30pm on Cox 120/Comcast 72.  Simulcast streaming at: www.accesstucson.org.  622-5558.




Sharon Jones - sarjones@cox.net
http://www.wordsofpeace.org

WORDS OF PEACE on Access Tucson
Monday, August 30th
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm

The award-winning series, Words of Peace, features worldwide addresses by Prem Rawat who presents a unique and inspiring perspective on the quest for personal peace independent of lifestyle, philosophy or belief.  Airs Sundays at 7:00pm on Cox 98/Comcast 73; repeats Mondays at 5:30pm on Cox 120/Comcast 72.  Simulcast streaming at: www.accesstucson.org.  622-5558.




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http://www.wordsofpeace.org

Access Tucson Production Classes
Monday, August 30th
5:45 pm - 8:45 pm

ON-GOING CLASSES

Learn how to shoot, edit, and produce a Television show or direct a movie. Access Tucson will teach you how and also provide you with the necessary production resources. Call 520-624-9833 or visit www.accesstucson.org
(Class times and fee's vary)  

 

PRODUCTION CLASSES-

  • Anchor Desk
  • Basic Studio Camera Operation
  • Studio Production
  • Digital Field Production
  • Final Cut Express
  • Final Cut Pro

NEW CLASSES-

  • Intro to Blogging
  • Web Distribution 

 

 


Access Tucson
124 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85701
daniela - daniela@accesstucson.org
http://www.accesstucson.org
520-624-9833

No More Deaths Meeting
Monday, August 30th
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

No More Deaths is a group of people working to end the death and suffering of people crossing the U.S./Mexico border. General meeting, reports on projects and planning for activities. Projects in Tucson, Arivaca, Nogales, Douglas-Agua Prieta, and Naco continue throughout the year and need volunteer help and material support. 1st Monday of month meets at Unitarian Universalist Church of Tucson, 4831 E. 22nd St. All other Mondays meets at St. Mark's Presbyterian Church (enter from 2nd Street lot), 3809 E. 3rd St.


St. Mark's Presbyterian Church (enter from 2nd Street lot)
3809 E. 3rd St.
Tucson, AZ
No More Deaths - action@nomoredeaths.org
http://www.nomoredeaths.org
495.5583

Derechos Humanos Abuse Clinic
Tuesday, August 31st
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Let no abuse go undocumented.

Meet with us to discuss your issues involving:

Law enforcement abuse (Police, Border Patrol, Sheriff)

Vigilante and Hate Group Abuse

Labor Abuses

Housing Problems


Coalición Derechos Humanos
631 S. 6th Ave.
TUcson, AZ 85702
Lynda Cruz - cruz@derechoshumanosaz.net
http://www.derechoshumanosaz.net
(520) 770-1373

Access Tucson Production Classes
Tuesday, August 31st
5:45 pm - 8:45 pm

ON-GOING CLASSES

Learn how to shoot, edit, and produce a Television show or direct a movie. Access Tucson will teach you how and also provide you with the necessary production resources. Call 520-624-9833 or visit www.accesstucson.org
(Class times and fee's vary)  

 

PRODUCTION CLASSES-

  • Anchor Desk
  • Basic Studio Camera Operation
  • Studio Production
  • Digital Field Production
  • Final Cut Express
  • Final Cut Pro

NEW CLASSES-

  • Intro to Blogging
  • Web Distribution 

 

 


Access Tucson
124 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85701
daniela - daniela@accesstucson.org
http://www.accesstucson.org
520-624-9833

Foreclosure Fighters Meeting
Tuesday, August 31st
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Santa Monica's
212 W Medina Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
Kristy Theilen - azacornturo@acorn.org
http://www.acorn.org
520-623-9389

Healthcare for America Now Campaign
Tuesday, August 31st
6:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Anyone who is unsatisfied with the current inequities in
our system and wants to join a movement for real change, join us! We are
contacting our representatives and reaching out to the community
regularly to let our concerns be known.

For the weekly meetings in between, please show up to an Ellie Towne
meet up or call Cassandra at 623 9389  or shoot an email to
azacorntu@acorn.org. Peace and Light!


Ellie Towne Flowing Wells Community Center

Tucson ACORN 520-661-0006 - azacorntu@acorn.org

Samaritans
Tuesday, August 31st
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Samaritans provide water, food, and medical first aid to migrants in distress in the desert. Planning and review, every Tuesday.

Southside Presbyterian Church
317 W. 23rd St
Tucson, AZ
Samaritans - samaritanpatrols@aol.com
http://samaritanpatrol.org

Protest War
Wednesday, September 1st
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Weekly demonstration near Military Recruiting Offices, look for huge orange No War signs.


2302 E. Speedway, between Campbell Ave.
Gretchen Nielsen - gretchenn@netzero.com

Humane Borders
Wednesday, September 1st
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Meeting to discuss current issues and sign up to help maintain water stations, trucks, staff the office, secure supplies, make phone calls, staff Humane Borders information tables at local events and take care of other matters. Meeting every Wednesday.

House of Neighborly Services - Bldg 5
243 W. 33rd St.
Tucson, AZ
- info@humaneborders.org
520-628-7753

Access Tucson Production Classes
Wednesday, September 1st
5:45 pm - 8:45 pm

ON-GOING CLASSES

Learn how to shoot, edit, and produce a Television show or direct a movie. Access Tucson will teach you how and also provide you with the necessary production resources. Call 520-624-9833 or visit www.accesstucson.org
(Class times and fee's vary)  

 

PRODUCTION CLASSES-

  • Anchor Desk
  • Basic Studio Camera Operation
  • Studio Production
  • Digital Field Production
  • Final Cut Express
  • Final Cut Pro

NEW CLASSES-

  • Intro to Blogging
  • Web Distribution 

 

 


Access Tucson
124 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85701
daniela - daniela@accesstucson.org
http://www.accesstucson.org
520-624-9833

Global Chant Circle
Wednesday, September 1st
6:00 pm - 7:15 pm

  
EVERY WEDNESDAY, in the fellowship hall of GRACE ST. PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 2331 E. Adams (one block west of Tucson Blvd, one block south of Elm).

Now in its 15th year, this chanting circle uses sacred chants from different spiritual traditions (including Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish, Christian, Sufi, Sikh, Baha'i, Pagan, & Native American) as tools for creating peace, sustainability, and balance. No musical experience is needed.  FREE & open to all.

For more info on GC circles on the East and West sides of Tucson, call 326-4674
 
 

 


Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
2331 E. Adams
Victor Shamas - info@actonwisdom.com
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/globalchant

Krishna Fest 2010
Wednesday, September 1st
7:00 pm - 12:00 am
FREE continuous music, dance, and entertainment. Fun for the whole family. Kid's activity area with jump castle, face painting, and balloons. Temple ceremonies and movie. Vegetarian food available from 7-9 pm and Free feast served at midnight. Event will take place at Govinda's Natural Foods, located at 711 E. Blacklidge, Tucson, AZ. Call 520 792-0630 or visit our website at www.govindasoftucson.com for more details.

Govinda's Natural Foods
711 E. Blacklidge
- tracyanndunbar@gmail.com

Food Conspiracy Coop Board Meeting
Wednesday, September 1st
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
All Members welcome. Get work credit towards discount for attending. First Wednesdays.

Pima Meeting House
931 N. 5th Avenue
Tucson, AZ
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624-4821

Weekly Peace Vigil
Thursday, September 2nd
5:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Weekly Peace Vigil


Tucson Federal Building
500 W. Congress
Tucson, AZ
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Derechos Humanos Community Meeting
Thursday, September 2nd
5:30 pm - 6:45 pm

Come discuss with us the growing violations of human rights/civil liberties, harassment of indigenous communities, numerous abuses by law enforcement agencies, and the disturbing border policies that result in racism, violence, xenophobia, and death.


Sam Lena Library
1607 S. 6th Avenue
Tucson, AZ
Derechos Humanos - coalicion@derechoshumanosaz.net
http://www.derechoshumanosaz.net
520.770.1373

Access Tucson Production Classes
Thursday, September 2nd
5:45 pm - 8:45 pm

ON-GOING CLASSES

Learn how to shoot, edit, and produce a Television show or direct a movie. Access Tucson will teach you how and also provide you with the necessary production resources. Call 520-624-9833 or visit www.accesstucson.org
(Class times and fee's vary)  

 

PRODUCTION CLASSES-

  • Anchor Desk
  • Basic Studio Camera Operation
  • Studio Production
  • Digital Field Production
  • Final Cut Express
  • Final Cut Pro

NEW CLASSES-

  • Intro to Blogging
  • Web Distribution 

 

 


Access Tucson
124 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85701
daniela - daniela@accesstucson.org
http://www.accesstucson.org
520-624-9833

Community Vigil by Derecho Humanos
Thursday, September 2nd
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us as we remember our sisters and brothers that die in the desert every day, and discuss the growing concerns over U.S. Immigration and border policies. Sponsored by Derechos Humanos. Every Thursday.


El Tiradito Shrine
S. Main between Cushing and Simpson
Tucson, AZ
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770-1373

Teachings of the Ascended Masters
Thursday, September 2nd
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Teachings of  The Ascended Masters

Thursday Introductory Classes   

 Saint Germain and the Ascended Masters stand ready to assist you. In their
 Radiance, you will learn how to release the Light from your Individualized
 I AM Presence! Find Divine solutions to every challenge, personal and
 planetary! Spiral upward to your Ascension! 

FREE


11902 E Irvington Rd. SW corner of Old Spanish Trail

520-751-2039 x100 -
http://www.TempleOfThePresence.org

Women In Black
Friday, September 3rd
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Protest the occupations in Iraq and Palestine, and the use of war, violence, and terrorism everywhere. Everyone welcome, please wear black & maintain a peaceful presence. Fridays.



Corner of Euclid & Speedway
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407-1432

Derechos Humanos Abuse Clinic
Friday, September 3rd
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Let no abuse go undocumented.

Meet with us to discuss your issues involving:

Law enforcement abuse (Police, Border Patrol, Sheriff)

Vigilante and Hate Group abuse

Labor abuses

Housing problems


Derechos Humanos
631 S. 6th Ave.
TUcson, AZ 85702
Lynda Cruz - cruz@derechoshumanosaz.net
http://www.derechoshumanosaz.net
(520) 770-1373

Bentley's Open Microphone
Friday, September 3rd
7:00 pm - 7:00 pm

11th year running!  Food and Beverages available all night.  1730 E. Speedway just west of Campbell on the south side.  Your food and beverage purchases help keep this open mic going. Tips are  accepted. 

The original, authentic, locally-owned campus coffee house supporting music, art and artists in the Tucson community for over twenty-five years! 

 


Bentley's House of Coffee & Tea
1730 E. Speedway
Linda Rothchild 747-5078 or 490-5523 - linda.rothchild@gmail.com
http://www.bentleyscoffeehouse.com

Sacred Drumming Healing Ceremony
Friday, September 3rd
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
A  formal ceremony using the drum as a tool for spiritual awakening and transformation. It provides participants an opportunity to put teachings into action. Experience a genuine healing drum ceremony. Learn to use the drum as the heartbeat of mother earth and doorway to the Universe! $10 per person. For more information, contact Martin at 520-245-4547 or now@collectiveawakening.us, or visit our website at www.collectiveawakening.us.

The Star
5720 E. Camden St.
Tucson, AZ 85712
Martin Klabunde - now@collectiveawakening.us
http://www.collectiveawakening.us
520-245-4547

Tucson National Organization For Women -NOW
Saturday, September 4th
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Chapter Meeting - All are welcome. First Saturdays.

Tucson Women's Commission
240 N. Court Ave.
Tucson, AZ
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http://www.tucsonnow.org
798-6036

Access Tucson Production Classes
Saturday, September 4th
5:45 pm - 8:45 pm

ON-GOING CLASSES

Learn how to shoot, edit, and produce a Television show or direct a movie. Access Tucson will teach you how and also provide you with the necessary production resources. Call 520-624-9833 or visit www.accesstucson.org
(Class times and fee's vary)  

 

PRODUCTION CLASSES-

  • Anchor Desk
  • Basic Studio Camera Operation
  • Studio Production
  • Digital Field Production
  • Final Cut Express
  • Final Cut Pro

NEW CLASSES-

  • Intro to Blogging
  • Web Distribution 

 

 


Access Tucson
124 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85701
daniela - daniela@accesstucson.org
http://www.accesstucson.org
520-624-9833

Featured Events & Announcements

29th Annual Peace Fair

Save the Date: 29th Annual Tucson Peace Fair & Music Festival!!

Saturday, February 26, 2011

11:00am – 5:00pm

Arizona's largest gathering of peace, social justice and environmental groups.

Live Music for the Whole Family!  Children's Activities! Food! Awesome Raffle!

Free to Attend!

Presented by the Tucson Peace Center

More details will be posted as the event date draws nearer.

 
Tucson Peace Calendar
29th Annual Peace Fair

Save the Date: 29th Annual Tucson Peace Fair & Music Festival!!

Saturday, February 26, 2011

11:00am – 5:00pm

Arizona's largest gathering of peace, social justice and environmental groups.

Live Music for the Whole Family!  Children's Activities! Food! Awesome Raffle!

Free to Attend!

Presented by the Tucson Peace Center

More details will be posted as the event date draws nearer.

 
Event Submission Guidelines
You can sumbit your events to both online and print editions of the Tucson Peace Calendar using our online submission form. Currently, all events submitted using the online form will be held for approval by our moderator. Please note that we have been having some technical difficulties with our site. If you are unable to submit using the form below, please email your event details to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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Events should be relevant to peace, justice, environmental or other related issues. When submitting your event, please include a description, contact info, location, and the event time. Also include other pertinent information such as if there is any cost, RSVP requirements, special instructions, etc.

All events submitted to the online calendar are considered for the print version of the calendar, which is mailed out at the end of each month. As the print version has space limitations, events submitted by members of the Tucson Peace Center have priority.

To ensure that your event is considered for the print calendar you should submit your event by the 15th of the preceding month (i.e. August 15th for the September calendar). Please sign up for our email mailing list if you wish to receive announcements and reminders about the event deadlines.

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Subscribe to the Calendar

Subscribe to the print edition of the Tucson Peace Calendar. It will arrive in your mail box around the first of each month, September - May. Only $10 individual, $15 family, $25 group or $5 low income. Send payment with postal address to the Tucson Peace Center, POB 42843, Tucson AZ 85733.

You may also sign up for our email mailing list if you wish to receive reminders about submission deadlines for events to be included in the print version of the Tucson Peace Calendar.