Today is the last day to register to vote for the upcoming primary races As the primaries approach campaigning heats up. There is much to do around the region:
July 30
7 p.m.
Pima County Young Republicans Club
Mark Napier, candidate for Pima County sheriff, and Tyler Mott and Ethan Orr, candidates in LD9. R Place Bar & Grill, 3412 N. Dodge Blvd.
July 31
11:30 a.m.
Pima County Republican
Luncheon with guest speaker state Rep. Ted Vogt, candidate for LD10.
El Parador Restaurant, 2744 E. Broadway.
August 1
4:30 p.m.
Meet/Greet For Steve Churcri, candidate for Maricopa County Supervisors, D2. Broker’s Alliance, 16872 East Ave of the Fountatins, Suite 204, Fountain Hills. Light refreshments.
6-8 p.m.
Arizona American African Republican Committee (AAARC). AZGOP HQ, 3501 N. 24th St., Phx. Chairman Rev. Clyde Bowen 602-274-5439 or aaarc6@msn.com
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Meet and greet with state Sen. Frank Antenori, Republican candidate for Senate in LD10.
Mama’s Pizza, 4500 E. Speedway.
August 2
11:30 a.m.
Mesa Republican Women Luncheon
Lunch is $10. RSVP required, 1900 E. University Dr. Suite 4, (NW corner of Gilbert Rd. & University Dr.) Contact: Pres. Sherry Pierce 480-615-0524 or mesarepublicanwomen@cox.net
6 p.m.
Republican Senate Debate
Deer Valley Church, 15220 N. 39th Ave., (SW corner 39th Ave/Greenway Rd). Candidates Wil Cardon and Clair Van Steenwyk confirmed. Contact: Wes Harris wwharris@msn.com or wwharris40@gmail.com
6 to 8 p.m.
Pima County Tea Party Patriots Pima County supervisors District 4 forum with Ray Carroll and Sean Collins.
Cottonwood Elementary School, 9950 E. Rees Loop.
August 4
8:00 a.m.
Sun City West Republican Club
Coffee & pastry. Speaker: Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery.
Quail room SCW Foundation Bldg, 14465 R.H. Johnson Blvd., Sun City West.Admission: $2 donation to cover room rent.Chr Ray Rodes 623 214-4873 or Jan Martinson 623-546-3753. scwclubs or 602-421-8877.
9 to 11:30 a.m.
Pima County GOP presents a “Big Tent Event” with Republican candidates.
Lazydays RV Resort, 5151 S. Country Club Road. Cost: $30 per person. RSVP to hq@pimagop.org
5 p.m.
Hawaiian-style barbecue dinner fundraiser for Vinson Holck, candidate for Pima County sheriff.
2640 N. Tomahawk Trail. Suggested donation of $25. Call 403-7973 for more information or to RSVP.
6:30 p.m.
Tailgate town hall with Republican LD10 candidates Frank Antenori, Ted Vogt and Todd Clodfelter.
Buffalo Wild Wings, 68 N. Harrison Road.
August 7
4 p.m.
Patriots of SaddleBrooke host a meet-the-candidates event for Republicans running for federal, state and Pinal County offices.
Mountain View Clubhouse, 38759 S. MountainView Blvd, SaddleBrooke.
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Heritage Highlands Republican Club will host a meet & greet with candidates:
Pima County Supervisor Dist. 1, Ally Miller, Mike Hellon, Stuart McDaniel, & Vic Williams; candidates for Pima County Sheriff, Mark Napier, Vinson Holck, & Terry Frederick; Beth Ford, candidate for Pima County treasurer; Mace Bravin, candidate for Pima County School Superintendant.
The meal is a choice of Sonoran hot dog ($10.00 including tax and gratuity) or hamburger ($11.00) w/ salad, side dish, soft drink and cookie. If you’d like to order a meal, please e-mail lovethedesert@comcast.net.
7:00 p.m.
NE Valley Pachyderm Coalition
Speaker: Tom Jenney – Director of Americans for Prosperity (AFP) in AZ.
Rock Bottom Brewery At Desert Ridge Marketplace, 21001 N Tatum Blvd, Phx. (N Tatum & Hwy 101) Dinner (order from menu) available at 6pm. Contact: Chr Howard Levine, Howard_Levine@rocketmail.compachydermcoalition 480-269-1467.
7:00 p.m.
Arizona Latino Republican Association (ALRA)
AZ GOP HQ, 3501 n. 24th Street, Phx. latinogop and arizonafreedomalliance Contact: Jose Borrajero, 602-402-5932.
August 8
Noon
Northside Democrats host the Rev. John Fife, retired pastor at Southside Presbyterian Church.
Lindy’s at RedLine Grill, 445 W. Wetmore Road.
August 9
5-7:30 p.m.
Ally Miller candidate for Supervisor Dist. 1 “Get to Know Ally Miller-Make your vote count! ”
Metro Grill (Oracle Rd/Magee Rd).
ALRA presents Trevor Loudon, featured authors/researchers of documentary film, “Agenda: Grinding America Down.”
Sheraton Tucson (Sabino Ballroom) at 5151 E. Grant Rd., Tucson. Seating limited, come early. FREE event; donations to defray costs will be cheerfully accepted.
August 10
Noon
Oro Valley Republican Women Luncheon. Guest Speakers Jeff Flake candidate for US Senate, Mace Bravin candidate for Pima County Public School Superintendent & Gaither Martin candidate for CD 1. RSVP required contact steffens2011@gmail.com for menu choice and details
August 11
10:30 a.m.
AZ GOP’S Military And Veterans Service Committee
AZGOP HQ, 3501 N. 24th St., Phx. Plan and implement programs that will help veterans/ families. Contact: Chr Chairman Vern Bagley at mavs@azgop.org
2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Tanque Verde Valley and Saguaro Eastside Democratic clubs host a CD2 candidate forum with state Reps. Matt Heinz and Steve Farley (standing in for U.S. Rep. Ron Barber)
Kirk-Bear Canyon Library, 8959 E. Tanque Verde Road. Forum is free; light refreshments will be served.