This FREE Tucson premiere of the 2009 uncommonly funny political satire that blends Dr. Strangelove with Spinal Tap for the Iraq war era will be held:
Wednesday, March 10th
at the
Ward 6 Community Room
3202 E. First Street Tucson, AZ 85716
from
7:00 – 8:30 pm
(seating limit of 75)
Open to the Public – Not Rated, but it's adult fare
When the U.S. president and the U.K. prime minister decide to invade a certain Middle Eastern country, skeptical American and British operatives do their best to stop the runaway train to war in director Armando Iannucci's scathing political comedy. This Oscar nominee for Best Adapted Screenplay stars Tom Hollander as a British international development chief, James Gandolfini as a U.S. general, and Anna Chlumsky as a well-positioned intern. For more info, check out the excellent reviews here. Read the NYT review here.
At the REID PARK BANDSHELL (northeast corner of Country Club & 22nd St.)
Arizona's largest gathering of peace, social justice and environmental groups. Live Music for the Whole Family! Children's Activities! Food! Awesome Raffle!
Dear DFA-Tucson supporters and other Tucson citizens,
Last evening's monthly DFA meeting was very much a success. An overflow crowd of 75 activists heard four impassioned, detailed presentations on the scientific and political issues surrounding the prospect of basing the F35A Joint Strike Force jet fighter at Davis Monthan and our major commercial airport.
The conclusions?
1. The F35 jet fighter should not be based in any populous community.
2. It will take a sustained protest effort on the part of a critical mass of Tucsonans to get the Air Force and local political representatives to reconsider Tucson as a basing site.
The audience was "treated" to a demonstration of the noise-level differences between the F16, F18, and the F35. No one was left with any doubt as to the threat to our community of F35 noise pollution.
The process of citizen involvement in creating an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) was explained. It was emphasized that good (damning) scientific data will not win the battle. It will take organized citizens, digging their heels in, to make the difference in the final outcome. Check out www.tucsonforward.com regularly for news and important dates.
Reduction (mitigation) of the F35's noise levels affecting the 300,000 Tucsonans in the "sound shadow" is improbable, if not impossible, according to a retired air traffic controller who spent two decades serving both DM and TIA facilities. The runway configurations and topographical limitations make "new fixes" suggested by proponents wishful thinking.
DFA-Tucson will continue to actively support the effort to educate Tucsonans on the probable impacts of implementing F35 basing here. Please inform your neighborhood associations of the need to become aware of this issue, consider taking official positions, and communicate with local council member on your position. This is the time for action. Next year will be too late....
Attend a Presentation on the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Jet's Impact on Tucson
DFA-Tucson presents critical information on the F35 Fighter Jet's impact on urban Tucson.
What: Learn how loud the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Jet is and why there are few fixes if it is based in Tucson, the mitigation myth, what you should ask for, and what you can do.
When: Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 at 7:00 P.M.
Where: Ward 6 office, 3202 East 1st Street (one block east of Country Club & one block south of Speedway)
Who: Independent Panel of Experts with Audience Q & A
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for Tucson Peace Calendar
Join the Tucson Peace Center for a Vegetarian Spaghetti Dinner & Musical Event
What: Spaghetti dinner benefit for the Tucson Peace Calendar When:Saturday, January 30th, 6 pm Where: First Christian Church (SW corner of Speedway & Eucllid- use back entrance) Entertainment: Chet Gardner, Mitzi/dasheya Cowell & Mark Holdaway Cost: $7 donation requested to benefit the Tucson Peace Calendar
Who you like to help us with cooking? If so, email us at stelnik @ wetv.net
How Can We Get Tax Policy Right?
To whet your appetite on the topic, check out the commentary of investor Irwin Stelzer at the American Enterprise Institute, where he challenges the free market mantras.
