Join in on community conversations about the future of Tucson at Imagine Greater Tucson’s upcoming meetings in November through January. I wrote about their kick off event on September 30 (click here).

Green Valley: Mon. Nov. 8 12:30 – 2:30 PM
Joyner-Green Valley Library
601 N. La Canada Dr.

Marana: Tue. Nov. 16 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Wheeler-Taft Abbett Library
7800 N. Schisler Dr.(Silverbell south of Cortero)

Tucson: Wed. Nov. 17 6:15 – 8:15 PM
Flowing Wells – Elle Towne Center
1660 W. Ruthrauff Rd.

Tucson Mon. Nov. 22 6:30 – 8:30 PM
City of Tucson Sentinel Bldg.
310 N. Commerce Park Loop

Tucson: Tue. Nov. 30 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Ward 6 Council Office
3202 E. 1st Street

Vail: Wed. Dec 1 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Rincon Valley Fire District
14550 E. Sands Ranch Rd.

Tucson: Wed. Dec. 8 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Junior League of Tucson
2099 E River Rd.

Sahuarita: Thu. Dec 9, 10:00am-12:00pm
Rancho Sahuarita Clubhouse
15455 S. Camino Lago Azul

Sahuarita: Wed, Dec. 15, 6:30-8:30pm
Anamax Park & Recreation Center
17501 S. Camino de las Quintas

Oro Valley: Tue. Jan 4, 2011 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Oro Valley Public Library
1304 N. Naranja Dr.

To RSVP go online & click here. Any questions can be directed to info@imaginegreatertucson.org or call 520-209-2IGT (2448).

Website: http://www.imaginegreatertucson.org/. Mission statement:

Imagine Greater Tucson is a community-based effort bringing together citizens, businesses, organizations and regional leaders to share values and work together to create a common vision and action plan for the future of the Tucson region.

“COFFEE PARTY MISSION STATEMENT: The Coffee Party Movement gives voice to Americans who want to see cooperation in government. We recognize that the federal government is not the enemy of the people, but the expression of our collective will, and that we must participate in the democratic process in order to address the challenges that we face as Americans. As voters and grassroots volunteers, we will support leaders who work toward positive solutions, and hold accountable those who obstruct them.”

Website: http://www.coffeepartyusa.com/. If interested, sign up online, or email info@coffeepartyusa.com.

I saw a recent film showing of “9500 Liberty” here in Tucson at the YWCA which was hosted by Coffee Party founders Eric Byler and Annabell Park (click here). These are obviously two highly political organizers and film makers.

Coffee Party of Northwest Tucson meets every Tuesday, 1 to 3 p.m. at the Oro Valley public library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive (east of La Canada). Info: mrspianist@msn.com (from calendar listing in The New Southwest, formerly Tucson Green Times, October 15 to November 15, 2010 issue).

I just got an email from the founders urging everyone to vote today as well.
Or as they might say: “Wake up (by drinking coffee) and stand up.”