Events

May 23, 10am, “Hummingbirds of the Borderlands" with Jeff Babson. During this session will hear about the fascinating world of hummingbirds, which are found only in the Americas, from above the Arctic Circle to the southern tip of South America. Jeff owns Sky Island Tours, an environmental education and eco-tour company. Jeff is also the Wildlife Viewing Program Specialist for the Pima County Department of Natural Resources, Parks, and Recreation, where he offers a range of walks and programs on a wide range of topics on the natural world. Free Event, $10 Suggested Donation. On Zoom. Sponsored in part by a grant from the Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area.

Join us for the Southern Arizona Community Water Forum - cohosted by ASU and Border Community Alliance. Located in the beautiful Wittner Museum, the forum will be an enlightening event focused on all things water-related. Dive into discussions, presentations, and activities centered around our community’s most precious resource. Connect with fellow community members, experts, and hear directly from local leaders passionate about shaping Arizona’s water future. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, engage, and make a difference.
If you need childcare or translation services, email Daniela at ldsherri@asu.edu

Bilingual Creative Writing Workshop/Taller bilingüe de escritura creativa
Join us for a creative writing workshop to write about our community!

¡Únase a nosotros en un taller de escritura creativa para escribir sobre nuestra comunidad!
In this workshop, we'll talk about what community means to us and we'll write short texts about our surroundings and what our identities are. En este taller, hablaremos sobre lo que significa la comunidad para nosotros y escribiremos textos cortos sobre nuestro entorno y cuáles son nuestras identidades.

This workshop will be led by Ofelia Montelongo, who is a bilingual writer from Mexico. She has a MBA in Strategic Leadership & a MA in Latin American Literature. Her work has been published in The Rumpus, Latino Book Review, Los Acentos Review, and elsewhere. She was a 2019 Writer’s Center Fellow. She currently teaches at the  University of Maryland and is a PEN/Faulkner writer in residence, a Macondista & a PEN America Emerging Voices Fellow. Tin House, VONA, Key West Seminar alumna.

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All levels of Spanish speakers are welcome at this workshop.  Class size is limited to 25
For questions about the workshop, please email ofeliamv23@gmail.com 

Film: Coronado: The New Evidence with Frances Causey & Dr. Deni Seymour
June’s theme of Borderlands History features the new and groundbreaking film, “Coronado: the New Evidence.” We’ll be interviewing film director and producer Frances Causey and the renowned archaeologist behind this discovery, Dr. Deni Seymour. Once you register for this free event, you will receive additional written and audio/visual materials supporting the film. A limited-time link to the film will be provided to those who’ve registered, so that we may view the movie before our meeting and interview. Via Zoom - register for link.
FREE EVENT - Suggested Donation: $10/drop in or $100/year

Border Community Alliance and Conect@Oaxaca invite you to explore the true heart of Mexico’s vibrant arts traditions with us in Oaxaca. Oaxaca is a land of tradition, ancient arts, creativity, and change. The villages of the Central Valleys are deeply rooted in ancient Zapotec communities. You’re invited to explore the history, cultural significance, and creative vision with us on this unique week-long journey through Oaxaca.
The price of the tour includes accommodations, group breakfasts and some lunches, ground transportation, entrance fees, and multilingual guides for both city and villages. Tour size limited to 10 people.
$2995/BCA MEMBERS • $3095/NON-MEMBERS (DOUBLE OCCUPANCY) • $600 single supplement
$500 deposit due August 1. Final payment due September 1.

Border Community Alliance and Conect@Oaxaca invite you to explore the true heart of Mexico’s vibrant arts traditions with us in Oaxaca.

Together we will meet the master artists who sustain and illuminate Oaxaca’s creative soul, touching on important issues of authenticity, ingenuity, and innovation. Each day will bring you closer to the creative people whose lives are devoted to mastering art forms that are appreciated around the world. Together, they are the soul of Oaxaca.

Oaxaca is a land of tradition, ancient arts, creativity, and change. The villages of the Central Valleys are deeply rooted in ancient Zapotec communities. You’re invited to explore the history, cultural significance, and creative vision with us on this unique week-long journey through Oaxaca.

The price of the tour includes accommodations, group breakfasts and some lunches, ground transportation, entrance fees, and multilingual guides for both city and villages.
Airfare, dinners, tips, alcoholic beverages and discretionary personal purchases are not included.
People arriving or departing outside of the trip dates will need to pay for their own airport transfers.
Tour size limited to 10 people.

BCA Members: Double room $2995/Single room $3595
NonMembers: Double $3095/Single $3695
$500 deposit due August 1.
Final payment due September 1.
To reserve your spot, please submit a $500 hold fee when you register at www.bordercommunityalliance.org or call Suzy at (520) 398-3229.

CANCELLATION POLICY: If you cancel after the deadlines, we will not be able to refund your money unless there is a waiting list and your place on the trip can be filled by someone else. In this case, there is a $100 administration cancellation fee. WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU BUY TRAVEL INSURANCE IN CASE YOU NEED TO CANCEL THIS TRIP.
BCA has the right to cancel the tour at any time based on safety or COVID concerns in the Oaxaca area. If the trip is canceled, a full refund will be made.