From Southern Arizona Roadrunners website: http://azroadrunners.org/races/detail/mmd:

Described as a “running party in the heart of Downtown Tucson”, this 5K Run/Walk starts at 7 p.m. but see complete schedule below. This is the 5th year of this TMC Meet Me Downtown Night Run/Walk. Every participant receives a free t-shirt and is eligible for raffle prizes, plus prize $ for overall winners.

“Walkers, runners, strollers, and more: join the fun on Saturday night, June 4, 2011 for a fast and fun 5k that winds through Downtown neighborhoods. The goal is to help revitalize Downtown Tucson, so come on down and enjoy an early summer Saturday night. Last year, over 1500 folks attended—it’ll be bigger and better this year!”

This event is the first in the new Gabe Zimmerman Triple Crown. To enter the Triple Crown (June 4, September 5, October 9), see our page on mini-series here.

More than a race—a family-friendly and adult-friendly block party that raises funds for local organizations. Run, walk, dance—the headlining band is Michael P. and the Imperial Blue Bloods. And don’t forget about our after-party hosted by Hotel Congress, with two-for-one beverages and a great live band.

Got kids? Then enjoy the great Children’s Pavilion produced by TMC and the Children’s Museum Tucson, with event such as make your own pinwheels, make your own visor, and garden games. Then stick around and enjoy the wonderful “National Velvet”, starring the late Elizabeth Taylor, presented by Cinema La Placita (one of the event beneficiaries) starting at about 8:30pm.

Schedule:

10:00-2:00: registration at The Running Shop, 3055 N. Campbell, #153
5:00-6:30: registration at the event site, on Church at Broadway at La Placita Village, 110 S. Church Ave.
5:30: children’s activities in grass at La Placita, with the Children’s Museum and Tucson Medical Center
6:00: band starts at La Placita Village
7:00: race starts—runners and walkers welcome, band rocks on
8:00: begin awards and raffles, food and drink
8:30 (approx): “Run, Fatboy, Run” free for participants at the Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress
8:30 (approx): “National Velvet” free for participants, courtesy of Cinema La Placita, in La Placita Village
8:30 and onwards: two-for-one drinks and post-race party at Hotel Congress

registration cost is $25 by today (May 30), $30 thereafter.

More info: Race Director Randy Accetta at 520-991-0733, raccetta2@cox.net.

About 1500 people participated in 2010– so join the fun & run/walk downtown, then cool down for either of those great movies, or party on at the Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St. What a hot summer in the city!

3RD ANNUAL PIMA GOP WEEKEND OF THE WARRIOR (see flyer below text)

Saturday, May 28th from 11:00 AM to 6 PM

This year the event will start with a series of classes and culminate with the Weekend of the Warrior bar-be-que.

The events will take place at Udall Park, 7290 E Tanque Verde Road in Tucson. Registration for the classes will be from 11:00 to 11:30 AM and will be immediately followed by the classes.

Please RSVP to rsvp@PimaGOP.org or call 321-1492 to attend any of the free classes or if you will be attending the bar-be-que.

Classes are limited to 30 people per class. Check out the schedule of events for Weekend of the Warrior:

11:30 to 12:45 PM
A Lecture on the Arizona Constitution with the Hon. Jonathan Paton (former LD 30 State Senator & Rep.)
OR
Gun Legislation in Arizona with Charles Heller of Liberty Watch Radio

1:00 to 2:15 PM
Roughneck Nine-One with Author & LD 30 State Senator Frank Antenori
OR
The Structure of the GOP with former Pima GOP Chairman Bob Westerman

2:30 to 3:45 PM
Precinct Committeemen Training with Pima GOP 4th Vice-Chair Mike Ebert
OR
How to Run a Campaign with Sam Stone of CAIRN Consulting

4:00 to 6:30 PM Ramada #3
The Pima GOP Weekend of the Warrior Bar-be-que emceed by 104.1 FM The Truth’s Jon Justice with guitar music by AZ Secretary of State Ken Bennett.

Just $2 for a burger or a hot dog,
$1 for water or soda,
$.50 for chips or a cookie

If you have any questions email rsvp@PimaGOP.org or call 520-321-1492 (Pima County Republican Party)

Thursday, May 26, 2011
11:00am – 1:00pm
Joel D. Valdez Main Library, 101 N. Stone Avenue downtown
Today’s Food for Thought presentation:

Tracing History through Mexican-American Newspapers presented by Chris Kollen, Mary Feeney, and Verónica Reyes-Escudero

What voice did Mexican-American newspapers provide during critical time periods in U.S. history, as Mexican-Americans fought for justice, equality, and human rights? What was daily life like for Mexican-Americans? The University of Arizona Libraries’ Historic Mexican-American Newspapers online project documents and showcases historic Mexican and Mexican-American newspapers published in Tucson, El Paso, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Hermosillo, Mexico, from the late 1800s to the early 1970s. This collection aims to raise awareness of issues that affected Mexican-Americans, as well as demonstrate their contributions to the United States, particularly along the U.S. Mexican border. The presentation will describe the project and provide examples of the types of information available through this website.

Additional information:

For those attending the program a two-hour free parking validation is available for the garage directly below the library. All are invited to bring their lunches for these free programs.

I’ve attended several of these Food for Thought lectures in the past, and they are informative and definitely thought-provoking.