Black Bottom jars now available for purchase! Your purchase of a Black Bottom jar helps end systemic domestic violence.
Felicia Chew Community Projects works to end systemic domestic violence by building relationships through sharing stories, art, and perspectives. We hope to see you at an upcoming event! Questions? Contact us here, or via email at feliciachewcommunityprojects@gmail.com
CURRENT AND UPCOMING EVENTS – Felicia Chew Community Projects
**Click here to visit The Tucson Quilt Project page for a list of displays and events!**
December 2019. Tucson Quilt Project at SAACA’s Catalyst at the Tucson Mall
April 2020. Tucson Quilt Project at JCC.
October 2021. Tucson Quilt Project at JCC.
PAST EVENTS – Felicia Chew Community Projects
- Felicia Chew at Monterey Court Galleries for “Create A Square” Event (Tucson, AZ)
December 2019
Every Sunday:
- Walk-A-Mile or More to Help End Systemic Domestic Violence every Sunday from 7am-8am at the Tucson Mall
- Chat with Chew every Sunday from 8am-9am at the Tucson Mall Food Court
December 2019 Tucson Quilt Project at SAACA’s Catalyst at the Tucson Mall.
December 27, 2019. 7:10am. Tune in to Wake Up Tucson on KVOI 1030AM for conversation with Chris and Felicia
November 2019
Every First Friday and Every Sunday:
- First Fridays with Felicia every first Friday of the month from 7p-8p at Combat Krav Maga Unit 525
- Walk-A-Mile or More to Help End Systemic Domestic Violence every Sunday from 7am-8am at the Tucson Mall
- Chat with Chew every Sunday from 8am-9am at the Tucson Mall Food Court
November 2019 Tucson Quilt Project at SAACA’s Catalyst at the Tucson Mall.
November 1, 2019. First Fridays with Felicia 7p-8p at Combat Krav Maga Unit 525.
October 2019
Every First Friday and Every Sunday:
- First Fridays with Felicia every first Friday of the month from 7p-8p at Combat Krav Maga Unit 525
- Walk-A-Mile or More to Help End Systemic Domestic Violence every Sunday from 7am-8am at the Tucson Mall
- Chat with Chew every Sunday from 8am-9am at the Tucson Mall Food Court
October 5, 2019. First Fridays with Felicia 7p-8p at Combat Krav Maga Unit 525.
October 7, 13, 14, 22, 29, 2019. Domestic Violence Awareness Series at The Screening Room
September 2019
Every First Friday and Every Sunday:
- First Fridays with Felicia every first Friday of the month from 7p-8p at Combat Krav Maga Unit 525
- Walk-A-Mile or More to Help End Systemic Domestic Violence every Sunday from 7am-8am at the Tucson Mall
- Chat with Chew every Sunday from 8am-9am at the Tucson Mall Food Court
September 4, 2019. 8:10am. Tune in to Wake Up Tucson on KVOI 1030AM for conversation with Chris and Felicia
September 6, 2019. First Fridays with Felicia 7p-8p at Combat Krav Maga Unit 525.
September 20, 2019. Entry deadline for Tucson Zines #SpeakUp Challenge. Cash prizes for students enrolled in Grades 5-12 (including homeschoolers and unschoolers).
AUGUST 2019
Every Sunday:
- Walk-A-Mile or More to Help End Systemic Domestic Violence every Sunday from 7am-8am at the Tucson Mall
- Chat with Chew every Sunday from 8am-9am at the Tucson Mall Food Court
August 2, 2019 6-8pm First Fridays with Felicia. Hang out, and share stories about ways we can help make things better for our community. Create a Square for the Tucson Quilt Project.
August 14, 2019. 8:10am. Tune in to Wake Up Tucson on KVOI 1030AM for conversation with Chris and Felicia
JULY 2019
July 21, 2019. 11:00am. Tune in to Education Matters on Downtown Radio at 99.1FM for conversation with Mark and Felicia
July 24, 2019. 7:10am. Tune in to Wake Up Tucson on KVOI 1030AM for conversation with Chris and Felicia
JUNE 2019
June 9, 2019. 12pm. Tune in to Mental Health Connection on Downtown Tucson Radio 99.1FM for conversation with Chelle and Felicia
June 15, 2019. 10am-4pm. Black Bottom at Juneteenth Festival at TCC
June 21, 2019 7p-9p. Final bowl at Golden Pin Lanes. The Bowl closes its doors at 10pm tonight. 1010 W Miracle Mile.
June 24, 2019. 7:10am. Tune in to Wake Up Tucson on KVOI 1030AM for conversation with Chris and Felicia
June 27-30, 2019. Black Bottom and Tucson Quilt Project at Creative Awakening 2019. 4500 E Speedway.
June 27, 2019. 3:20pm. Tune in to the John C Scott Show on KVOI 1030AM for conversation with John and Felicia
June 30, 2019. 5p-8:30p Tucson Quilt Project at ARC Jazz Night Mixer and Auction. Tucson Fraternal Order of Police. 3445 N Dodge Blvd
MAY 2019
May 3, 2019 6:30-8:30pm First Fridays with Felicia. Hang out, and share stories about ways we can help make things better for our community. Create a Square for the Tucson Quilt Project.
May 4, 2019 8:30am-10am Walk-a-Mile to Help End Systemic Domestic Violence at Jacobs Park (on the westside of Fairview, just north of the Jacobs Park YMCA, between W. Miracle Mile Road and W Prince)
May 11, 2019 4p-8p. Black Bottom Debut at Tucson Flea. Borderlands.
May 13, 2019. 7:10am. Tune in to Wake Up Tucson on KVOI 1030AM for conversation with Christopher DeSimone and Felicia
APRIL 2019
April 5, 2019 6:30-8:30pm First Fridays with Felicia. Hang out, and share stories about ways we can help make things better for our community. Create a Square for the Tucson Quilt Project.
April 6, 2019 8:30am-10am Walk-a-Mile to Help End Systemic Domestic Violence at Jacobs Park (on the westside of Fairview, just north of the Jacobs Park YMCA, between W. Miracle Mile Road and W Prince)
MARCH 2019
March 1, 2019 6:30-8:30pm First Fridays with Felicia. Hang out, and share stories about ways we can help make things better for our community. Create a Square for the Tucson Quilt Project.
March 2, 2019 8:30am-10am Walk-a-Mile to Help End Systemic Domestic Violence at Jacobs Park (on the westside of Fairview, just north of the Jacobs Park YMCA, between W. Miracle Mile Road and W Prince)
FEBRUARY 2019
February 1, 2019 6:30-8:30pm First Fridays with Felicia. Hang out, and share stories about ways we can help make things better for our community. Create a Square for the Tucson Quilt Project.
February 2, 2019 8:30am-10am Walk-a-Mile to Help End Systemic Domestic Violence at Jacobs Park (on the westside of Fairview, just north of the Jacobs Park YMCA, between W. Miracle Mile Road and W Prince)
JANUARY 2019
January 4, 2019 6:30-8:30pm First Fridays with Felicia. Hang out, and share stories about ways we can help make things better for our community. Create a Square for the Tucson Quilt Project.
January 5, 2019 8:30am-10am Walk-a-Mile to Help End Systemic Domestic Violence at Jacobs Park (on the westside of Fairview, just north of the Jacobs Park YMCA, between W. Miracle Mile Road and W Prince)
January 20, 2019. Entry deadline for Tucson Zines #SpeakUp Challenge. Cash prizes for students enrolled in Grades 5-12 (including homeschoolers and unschoolers).
January 21, 2019 12:45pm Tune in to the Buckmaster show on KVOI 1030AM for conversation with Bill Buckmaster and Felicia.
DECEMBER 2018
Saturday, December 1, 2018 Walk-A-Mile. Join us at Jacobs Park from 8am-9:30am! Writing Challenge awards, raffle prizes, visit with Councilman Durham. Free to participate, each walker receives a free entry to the raffle. Additional raffle tickets $2/each or $7 for 5 tickets.
December 3, 2018. Meet with Chairman Elias. 1st floor of the administration building. Show your support for saving Golden Pin Lanes. 120 W Congress Street.
December 4, 2018. 10am. Call to the Audience at Pima County Supervisors Meeting. Show your support for saving Golden Pin Lanes. 120 W Congress Street.
December 4, 2018. 5:30pm. Call to the Audience at Mayor and Council Meeting. Show your support for saving Golden Pin Lanes. 255 W. Alameda.
December 7, 2018. 6:30-8:30pm. First Fridays with Felicia Bowling FUNdraiser at Golden Pin Lanes. $10 for 2 hours of bowling, includes shoes and raffle ticket. Additional raffle tickets available for purchase. Sponsor a bowler! (Save Golden Pin Lanes – http://www.feliciachew.com/savegoldenpinlanes– and First Fridays with Felicia – http://www.feliciachew.com/firstfridays are a part of Felicia Chew Community Projects. For more info on Projects, visit http://www.feliciachew.com/projects.) 1010 W Miracle Mile Road.
December 17, 2018. 7:30am Tune in to Wake Up Tucson on KVOI 1030AM for conversation with Chris DeSimone and Felicia.
December 17, 2018. 9am. Meet with City of Tucson Parks and Rec Director Brent Dennis at the Parks and Rec Conference Room. Show your support for saving Golden Pin Lanes. Randolph Way.
December 18, 2018. 10am. Call to the Audience at Pima County Supervisors Meeting. Show your support for saving Golden Pin Lanes. 120 W Congress Street.
December 18, 2018. 5:30pm Call to the Audience at Mayor and Council Meeting. Show your support for saving Golden Pin Lanes. 255 W Alameda.
December 26, 2018. 4:20pm Tune in to the John C Scott Show on KVOI 1030AM for conversation between Felicia and John about Save Golden Pin Lanes.
NOVEMBER 2018
Friday, November 2, 2018 First Fridays with Felicia (Project Updates and Optional Fundraiser). Join us at Golden Pin Lanes from 6:30-8:30pm for 2 hours of bowling for $10. Project updates at 7:30pm. Raffle included with fundraiser participation. Additional raffle tickets $2/each of $7 for 5 tickets. Click here for photos from the event!
Saturday, November 3, 2018 Walk-A-Mile. Join us at Jacobs Park from 8am-9:30am! Writing Challenge awards, raffle prizes, visit with Councilman Durham. Free to participate, each walker receives a free entry to the raffle. Additional raffle tickets $2/each or $7 for 5 tickets. Click here for photos from the event! Click here for more photos
Saturday, November 3, 2018 Tucson Quilt Project at Solar Guild Potluck at Valley of the Moon 12p-6p.
Saturday, November 10, 2018 AZ Farm and Food Fest. The Tucson Quilt Project will be at the AVA Amphitheater from 11:30am-3pm
November 16, 2018 SpeakUp Challenge Awards Presentation to Luci Jeske
November 17, 2018 Zine Fest at Bookman’s Midtown from 4p-7p. Visit with the Tucson Zines, other local zines, and enter the #SpeakUp Challenge!
November 20, 2018 #SpeakUp Challenge Submission Deadline at 11:59pm. Don’t miss out on cash prizes! Learn more at http://www.feliciachew.com/challenge
Friday, November 30, 2018 Guest on Wake Up Tucson! Felicia will be Chris and Ed’s guest at 7:30am. Tune in to AM 1030.
OCTOBER 2018
Tuesday, October 2, 2018 “Tuesdays for Tucson. Join us for great food and drink at La Cocina from 5pm-10pm. We are partnering with Church Ink Tattoo for this special event!
Friday, October 5, 2018 First Fridays with Felicia (Project Updates and Optional Fundraiser). Join us at Golden Pin Lanes from 6:30-8:30pm for 2 hours of bowling for $10. Project updates at 7:30pm. Raffle included with fundraiser participation. Additional raffle tickets $2/each of $7 for 5 tickets.
Saturday, October 6, 2018 Walk-A-Mile. Join us at Jacobs Park from 8am-9:30am! Writing Challenge awards, raffle prizes, visit with Councilman Durham. Free to participate, each walker receives a free entry to the raffle. Additional raffle tickets $2/each of $7 for 5 tickets.
Saturday, October 6, 2018 Miracle Mile Gateway Car Show. Join the Tucson Quilt Project at Golden Pin Lanes from 10a-2p
October 20, 2018 “Out of the Darkness Walk”. Join Team #OurTucson, and help the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention raise funds and awareness about what we can do to reduce the number of suicides. Event details here
Friday, October 31, 2018 Guest on Wake Up Tucson! Felicia will be Chris and Ed’s guest at 7:30am. Tune in to AM 1030.
SEPTEMBER 2018
Tuesday September 18, 2018 Save Golden Pin Lanes “Taking it to the Supes”. Join us at 9am at 130 W Congress at the Pima County Board of Supervisors’ Call to the Audience, to show your support for saving Golden Pin Lanes.
Thursday, September 20, 2018 Writing Challenge Submission Deadline at 11:59pm. Don’t miss out on cash prizes! Learn more at http://www.feliciachew.com/challenge
Friday, September 21, 2018 Guest on Wake Up Tucson! Felicia will be Chris and Ed’s guest at 7:30am. Tune in to AM 1030.
AUGUST 2018
August 26, 2018 “Help End Systemic Domestic Violence” at The Surly Wench Pub. Bring a friend to help end systemic domestic violence! Facebook event details here
JULY 2018
July 28, 2018 “Help End Systemic Domestic Violence” between 4-6 pm at Ghini’s Caffe (1803 E Prince Road – corner of E Prince and Campbell, south of St. Phillip’s Plaza). Bring a friend to help end systemic domestic violence! Click here for event details. Register in advance!
July 24, 2018 KVOI 1030AM Wake-Up Tucson Guest with Chris DeSimone @ 8:30am Tune in to 1030AM to join the conversation about building relationships, ending systemic domestic violence, and Felicia’s run for Amphitheater Public Schools Governing Board. Facebook event details here.
July 9, 2018 “Running for Office” 6 pm at Woods Memorial Library, Conference Room (N. 1st Avenue, just south of E Prince). Felicia will be sharing about her experience in running for office. This is the monthly RepresentUS meeting. Come alone, or bring a friend and learn how you can be involved in making things better for our community!
JUNE 2018
June 17 Music Benefit for Felicia Chew Community Projects at Monterey Court (505 W Miracle Mile) For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/1216931545105119/?ti=as
June 1-30 Tucson Quilt Project display at Eckstrom-Columbus Library Event details here and here. Learn more about the Tucson Quilt Project
Friday, June 1 from 6:30-8p First Fridays with Felicia (917 E Pastime Road). Let’s Make A Difference. What gaps do we see in our community? How can we make things better for #EachOfUs #AllOfUs?
June 1 at 8am Wake-Up Tucson! with Chris DeSimone on KVOI 1030AM
MAY 2018
Friday, May 4 from 6:30-8p First Fridays with Felicia (917 E Pastime Road). Let’s Make A Difference. What gaps do we see in our community? How can we make things better for #EachOfUs #AllOfUs?
APRIL 2018
April 28 and 29 (7a-11a) Yard Sale Benefit for Felicia Chew Community Projects at 917 E Pastime Road For more information, visit: Saturday: https://www.facebook.com/events/1015858455221515/; Sunday: https://www.facebook.com/events/204278287001679/
Friday, April 7 Create A Square (Steinfeld Community Art Gallery). For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/1025303174277130/
Friday, April 6 from 8a-9a Wake Up Tucson Guest. Felicia will be a guest on Chris DeSimone’s Wake Up Tucson on KVOI (AM 1030).
Friday, April 6 from 6:30-8p First Fridays with Felicia (917 E Pastime Road). Let’s Make A Difference. What gaps do we see in our community? How can we make things better for #EachOfUs #AllOfUs?
MARCH 2018
March 24 and 25 (7a-11a) Yard Sale Benefit for Felicia Chew Community Projects at 917 E Pastime Road For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/2145913722116151/?ti=as
March 21 Create A Square at Eckstrom-Columbus Library from 4:30-8pm For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/773301512863432/?ti=as
March 20: Call to the Audience — Stop Gentrification. (City Council Meeting) For more information, visit http://www.chewfortucson.wordpress.com/stopgentrification and https://www.facebook.com/events/176524069803006/?ti=as
Friday, March 2 from 6:30-8p First Fridays with Felicia (917 E Pastime Road). Let’s Make A Difference. What gaps do we see in our community? How can we make things better for #EachOfUs #AllOfUs?
Thursday, March 1 from 8a-9a Wake Up Tucson Guest. Felicia will be a guest on Chris DeSimone’s Wake Up Tucson on KVOI (AM 1030).
FEBRUARY 2018
Saturday, February 24 from 11a-4p Tucson Peace Faire and Music Festival. Tucson Quilt Project, Domestic Violence Support Services, Tucson Zines, and Vote Felicia Chew will be at the Peace Faire, in front of the Bandstand, across the street from the Children’s Museum!
Friday, February 23 from 5:30-8:30p Create A Square. The Tucson Quilt Project will be at the Monterey Court Galleries (505 W Miracle Mile)!
Monday, February 19 from 3-7p Historic Y Community Volunteer Faire. Come learn more about our Projects and sign up to be a volunteer!
Saturday, February 3 from 3-5p Storytelling Panelist (TBD). Felicia will be a panelist on a discussion about Vulnerability and Teens. Click here for more information!
Friday, February 2 from 6:30-8p First Fridays with Felicia (917 E Pastime Road). Let’s Make A Difference. What gaps do we see in our community? How can we make things better for #EachOfUs #AllOfUs? #OurTucson #OurChildren #OurFuture Click here for more information!
JANUARY 2018
Thursday, January 25 at 12pm John C Scott Show Guest. Felicia will be a guest on the John C Scott show. Tune in to: http://mobile.shoutcaststreaming.us/tuscon/ Click here for more information!
Wednesday, January 24 at 7pm “Coercive Control – You CAN Make A Difference. Felicia will be one of many speakers at the Tucson Public Speakers Club Event. Come on out for an evening of speaking and learning from one another! Click here for more information!
Tuesday, January 23 at 8:10am Wake Up Tucson Guest (AM 1030). Felicia will be a guest on Wake Up Tucson. Click here for more information! Click here for the recording!
Saturday, January 13 from 3p-7p Beyond! Storytelling and Song at Valley of the Moon Forest Fairy will be sharing stories and songs! Click here for more information! Click here for photos!
Saturday, January 13 from 9a-3p Miracle Mile Gateway Car Show Registration begins at 9am. Show starts at 10am! #SupportLocalBusinesses! Click here for more information! Click here for a live video! Click here for photos!
Friday, January 9 @ 10:30pm Radio Debut of “I See the Saguaro” (Al Perry’s Clambake on KXCI 91.3FM). The full version of the song, with brand new instrumentation, that you heard at the Sustainable Tucson Forum last year at Changemaker High School #SustainableTucson #YouCanMakeADifference Click here for more information!
Friday, January 5 from 6:30-8p First Fridays with Felicia (917 E Pastime Road). Let’s Make A Difference. What gaps do we see in our community? How can we make things better for #EachOfUs #AllOfUs #OurTucson #OurChildren #OurFuture Click here for more information!
DECEMBER 2017
Tuesday, December 12 at 6:10am Wake Up Tucson Guest (AM 1030). Felicia will be a guest on Wake Up Tucson. Click here for more information! Click here for the recording!
NOVEMBER 2017
Sunday, November 12 from 11am-4pm Story and Art Gathering at YWCA (525 N. Bonita Ave). Felicia will be at the Envision Tucson Sustainable Festival, gathering stories and art from visitors in response to the question: “What does sustainability look like – to you in Tucson?” Click here for more information!
Friday, November 10 from 9am-12pm Origami Demonstration at Tucson Botanical Gardens. Felicia will be volunteering at the Fall Family Fun Day, teaching visitors to fold butterflies, and creating models for visitors to take home. Click here for more information!
OCTOBER 2017
Saturday, October 14 at 9:30am AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk at Reid Park. Felicia will be volunteering, speaking and walking at this annual event.
Click here for more information!
PAST EVENTS – Ward 3 Candidate Race
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Wednesday, June 28, 2017 – Jefferson Park Neighborhood Association (6pm)
Felicia will be speaking at the Jefferson Park Neighborhood Association monthly meeting at the Ward 3 Office.
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Wednesday, July 12, 2017 – Bill Buckmaster Show (12pm)
Felicia will be a guest on the Bill Buckmaster Show. The recording is available here.
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Thursday, July 13, 2017 – Zona Politics with Jim Nintzel (6pm)
Felicia will be a guest on Zona Politics. Click here to view the episode.
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Friday, July 14, 2017 – Tucson World Music and Culture Showcase (9pm-2am)
Felicia will be attending the Tucson World Music and Culture Showcase at CeeDee’s Jamaican Kitchen.
Come on by for some great music and conversation!
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Monday, July 17, 2017 – Education Caucus 4:30pm at 5447 E 5th St. #100
Felicia will be discussing her support for Strong Start Tucson and her involvement with Kidco.
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Saturday, July 22, 2017 – Community Dialogue with Felicia Chew (6pm)
Please RSVP for this event, co-sponsored by endorsers Arizona List and Las Adelitas Arizona. (Click here to RSVP)
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Tuesday, July 25, 2017 – LD 9 Candidate Forum (6:30pm)
Felicia will be speaking at the Water of Life Metropolitan Church.
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Thursday, July 27, 2017 – PCICEO / Literacy Connects Candidate Forum (6:30pm)
Felicia will be speaking at the Literacy Connects building at 200 E Yavapai Road.
Click here to see the questions and scorecard.
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Friday, July 28, 2017 – Get Out the Vote, Get In the Movement! (6:30-9:30pm)
Felicia will be at the Monterey Court (505 W. Miracle Mile Road) for conversation. Financial campaign contributions sought to get the word out about the campaign!
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Monday, July 31, 2017 – Last day to register to vote! If you are registered Independent or Other, be sure to request your Primary Democratic ballot, and vote for Felicia, so we can be moved on to the next stage of the race! Call the Clerk’s Office for more information (520.791.4213)
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Tuesday, August 1, 2017 – Wake Up Tucson (7am)
Felicia will be a guest on Wake Up Tucson .
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Tuesday, August 1, 2017 – “The Choice is Yours” Pamphlet mailed to all registered voters from City Clerk’s Office
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Wednesday, August 2, 2017 – Tucson Hispanic Chamber/AZ Daily Star Candidate Forum (6p-7:30pm)
Felicia will be speaking at the Marshall Auditorium at TMC
Click here to read a follow-up article.
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Thursday, August 3, 2017 – AZ Equal Action Candidate Meet and Greet Candidate Forum (6:30pm) – FORUM CANCELED
Felicia will be speaking at the forum. Location TBD
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Friday, August 4, 2017 – MetroWeek with Andrea Kelly
Felicia will be a guest on Metro Week
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Saturday, August 5, 2017 – Living Streets Alliance/ YWCA/ Community Food Bank Candidate Forum (10:30am – 12pm)
Felicia will be speaking at the forum.
Click here to see a video of the forum
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Wednesday, August 9, 2017 – Vote by Mail Ballots mailed to all registered voters from City Clerk’s Office
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Wednesday, August 9, 2017 – Sustainable Living Candidate Forum (6pm)
Felicia will be speaking at the forum at Changemaker High School (1300 S Belvedere Avenue, Tucson 85711)
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Monday, August 14, 2017 – Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense – Tucson Chapter Gun Violence Prevention Forum (5:30pm)
Felicia will be speaking at the Forum at the Ward 6 Office (3202 E. First Street, Tucson 85716)
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Friday, August 18 – Last day for City Clerk to mail replacement ballots to voters.
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Wednesday, August 23 – Last day for voters to mail vote ballots via the United States Postal Service.
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Thursday, August 24 – Click here to read the Daily Star article: Ward 3 candidates spending on last-minute ads, mailers before Tuesday vote
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Friday, August 25 – Click here to see the KGUN 9 Report on the Ward 3 Primary Democrats by Whitney Clark
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Tuesday, August 29, 2017 – Primary Election Day!
Click here to see which voting locations are open from 6am-7pm
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Tuesday, August 29 at 7:30pm Ballot Reveal at Monterey Court. We hope you can join us for the Ballot Results!
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Thursday, October 11 at 8:30am Wake Up Tucson with Chris DeSimone. This podcast starts with an interview from “Tucson Meet Yourself”; I come on at 16:22 to talk about the Primary Election, and what’s next.
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Tuesday, November 7, 2017 – General Elections Day
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