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7 Arizona ways to mark 4/20, the unofficial pot holiday Kaila White, The Republic | azcentral.com 9:10 a.m. MST April 20, 2016 medical marijuana Go beyond the dispensary deals. Here are some ways Arizonans can celebrate April 20, also known as 420, also known as the most popular number among marijuana enthusiasts ever. If you do nothing else, please correct your friends that no, April 20 is not the birthday or death anniversary of Bob Marley, Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison or Janis Joplin. Follow the result of a Phoenix marijuana vote Phoenix leaders are scheduled to consider a proposal to limit where new medical marijuana facilities can locate in the city on April 20. Proposed zoning changes would add extra restrictions on where medical marijuana dispensaries, cultivation sites and infusion facilities can operate. The focus is limiting their proximity to places of worship, residential areas, day-care centers, homeless shelters and youth community centers. The city is considering the changes in advance of a possible ballot measure to make recreational use of the drug legal in Arizona. Many existing medical marijuana dispensaries are now also eligible to relocate to Phoenix from elsewhere in the state. Hit up your local Cheba Hut The pot-themed sandwich shop is selling a nug (a.k.a. a small sandwich), chips and a drink for $4.20 at all locations. While supplies last, employees also will be giving out flying discs emblazoned with a design of a melting clock sitting on top of a blunt. Sign the petition to get recreational marijuana on the ballot The campaign to legalize marijuana for recreational use in Arizona gathered more than 200,000 signatures in its effort to qualify for the November ballot, it reported last week. The Campaign to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol needs 150,642 signatures from registered voters to make the ballot but aims to collect about 225,000 signatures to account for invalid signatures. Find one of eight locations across the state to sign the petition by visiting regulatemarijuanainarizona.org. Meet Anna Kendrick and Adam Devine The actors, seen together before in "Pitch Perfect," are scheduled to appear at Arizona State University's Tempe campus to promote their upcoming movie, "Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates." Sure, it's not exactly weed-related, but it's still weird. There will be a free photo booth, and some people will win time in the booth with Kendrick and Devine. Anyone can attend a free screening of the movie at 4 p.m. at Harkins Tempe Marketplace by using code "ASU" on gofobo.com. Details: Event starts 2 p.m.; actors appear 2:30-3 p.m, Wednesday, April 20. Sun Devil Campus Store, 525 E. Orange St., Tempe. Learn how to get a medical card Herbal Wellness Center, Mary's Medicinals, The Marijuana Doctor and Headquarters Smoke Shop in Tempe will provide information at "Nice Dreams: A Celebration of Music and Medicine" at Crescent Ballroom. Five musicians and DJs will perform. If you're not interested in a show, you can also find the instructions at azdhs.gov/licensing/medical-marijuana/. MORE: 10 facts you should know about Arizona's marijuana laws Smoke in public in Tucson Advocacy group Safer Arizona, AZ4NORML and 420 Social Club in Tucson are hosting the 4th Avenue Spring Cannabis Come-Out in Tucson. Attendees can march to University of Arizona's main gate at 3 p.m to protest their zero-tolerance marijuana policy, and then at 4:20 march down 4th Avenue to the 4th Avenue Spring Historic House, where seven bands, three DJs and 11 comedians will perform until 1 a.m. "Cardholders can medicate with a valid medical card and state ID. Others are welcome to accompany them in the cannabis smoking areas (wristbands required), and others can stay in the non-smoking area where they may view the live stage," according to the Facebook event. Details: 4 p.m.-1 a.m. Wednesday, April 20. $10 for medical-marijuana cardholders, $5 for all others. Must be 18 or older. 4th Avenue Spring Historic House, 643 N. 4th Ave., Tucson. For more information visit the Facebook event or the Eventbrite page. Attend a conference for legal marijuana businesses The National Cannabis Industry Association is hosting a Southwest Cannabis Caucus on Thursday, April 21, in Phoenix. "The Cannabis Caucus is an educational and networking event designed to update cannabis professionals on the latest in policy and industry developments, while helping connect local cannabis business leaders," according to a press release. Featured speakers are J.P. Holyoak of the Arizona Dispensary Alliance, Michael McGrew of urban-gro, and Taylor West of NCIA. Details: 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday, April 21. Mod, 2828 N. Central Ave., Suite 100, Phoenix. Free for current NCIA members, $50 for other cannabis-industry professionals. For more information visit thecannabisindustry.org/events. Know of any 4/20-related events, deals or news? Reach the reporter at kaila.white@arizonarepublic.com.
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