If You’re Sick, Stay Home, If Not, Here’s Some Great PHX Events

Consciousness Calendar: Get out to vote on March 17 in the presidential primary, see David Plouffe or Maricopa County Attorney candidates

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By Modern Times Staff

Published on March 10, 2020

The novel coronavirus COVID-19 is grabbing the country, both figuratively and literally, by the body and brain. BUT ... there is no reason to just give up and lock yourself in your home.

Unless you’re sick of course.

So go out and see the candidates for Maricopa County Attorney, or listen to David Plouffe discuss how to beat Donald Trump. There are many great events to expand your consciousness this week in the Phoenix metro.

Get out, be safe and “be best” out there!

THIS WEEK
Wednesday, March 11
The Arizona Diversity Council is presenting the 2020 Arizona Women in Leadership Symposium from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Sheraton Grand Phoenix, 340 N. Third St., Phoenix. Panelists are: Chonna Thompson, American Express; Kris Jackson, Synchrony Financial; Laura Walsh, Carlisle; and Dr. Linda Groomes Walton, Achieving My Purpose, Inc. The moderator is Ina Heffner, Sr. Human Resources Analyst, Diversity & Inclusion, Salt River Project.

Saturday, March 14
The Northwest Democratic Breakfast Club is hosting a breakfast with candidates for Maricopa County Attorney Candidates Julie Gunnigle, Will Knight, Robert McWhirter, Ryan Tait, and Tamika Wooten. Buchwald's Arizona Grille at the Beatitudes, 1610 W. Glendale Ave, Phoenix. RSVP required by noon, Thursday, March 12 to nwdbclub@gmail.com.

Sunday, March 15
Pinna Joseph, who has Yoga of the Voice certification from Vox Mundi School of the Voice, will hold a chanting workshop, "Tapping Into the Power and Expression of Our True Voices" at 2:30 p.m., Changing Hands Bookstore, 6428 S. McClintock Drive, Tempe.

Monday, March 16
William C. Rhoden, writer-at-large for The Undefeated and a longtime New York Times columnist, is now a visiting professor at the Cronkite School. Beginning at 7 p.m., he will talk about the intersection of sports and culture in a discussion moderated by Brett Kurland, director of sports programs and the Cronkite News. Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, 555 N. Central Ave., Phoenix.

Tuesday, March 17
David Plouffe, campaign manager for Barack Obama's primary and general election victories in 2008 and 2012, will discuss his book, A Citizen’s Guide to Beating Donald Trump at 7 p.m. Changing Hands Bookstore, 6428 S. McClintock Drive, Tempe.

Arizona Presidential Primary: If you are registered as a democrat, get out and vote. Click the link for more information.

Wednesday, March 18
Arizona Heritage Center is hosting Women in Resistance, a conversation centered around indigenous activism featuring activist Rosetta Walker at 6 p.m. The conversation will center around the missing and murdered indigenous women movement. Arizona Heritage Center at Papago Park, 1300 N. College Ave., Tempe.

Thursday, March 19
"Toxic" Parenting Behaviors may not be common knowledge, but after attending this event, you may have a better feel for it. Beginning at 6 p.m. Rio Salado College, Conference Center, M&M Room, 2323 W. 14th St., Tempe.

Healing Racism Arizona presents, "Understanding Whiteness: How Woke Are You?" the first of a year long series on "Studies on Whiteness." Beginning at 6:30 p.m., Phoenix College, 1202 W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix.