- SALEO:
- The Southern Arizona Logistics Education Organization has announced the students selected to receive scholarships for post-secondary study of logistics and related subjects, funded by its annual scholarship tournament (this year’s primary sponsor was The Port of Tucson) and by donations. The winners are
- Carmelo R. Padilla
- and
- Alexis Saavedra
- for study at Pima Community College;
- Hayden Garber
- ,
- Pei-Shan Hsieh
- ,
- Daniel Leon
- and
- Daniel J. Shader
- for study at the University of Arizona;
- Devon A. Beck
- at Arizona State University;
- Nicholas Tellez
- at Northern Arizona University;
- Brian Johnson
- at the University of New Mexico, and
- Dustin Johnson
- at Colorado Technical University.
- Tucson Coin and Autograph:
- Renews its first-Tuesday-of-the-month fundraiser benefiting the Southern Arizona Community Food Bank, Tu Nidito, the Alzheimer’s Association, The Fisher House Foundation, Casa de los Niños, The American Cancer Society and the Humane Society. On Nov. 3, from 4-6 p.m., donate up to $50, and the store, 6350 N. Oracle Road, will double it.
- Fleet Feet Sports Tucson:
- Its “Power of Running” initiative donated to the Southern Arizona Roadrunner’s Children’s Fitness Fund and created a Loop Safely campaign in conjunction with Pima County’s Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation, the Sheriff’s Department and the Bike Ambassador Program. Fleet Feet’s Loop Safely campaign is a three-part series that kicks off Nov. 1 at the Heirloom Farmers Market and culminates with free self-defense courses in December and January. For information, see www.fleetfeettucson.com
- Claim Jumper:
- In recognition of Veterans Day, the restaurants will thank U.S. military veterans and active military personnel with a free meal on Nov. 9. Verification of service is required. Make reservations at www.claimjumper.com; tables fill up quickly.
- Olive Garden:
- Restaurants will donate a portion of in-restaurant sales on Nov. 3, from 4-10 p.m., to high schools, up to $1,000 per restaurant, through a partnership with the NFHS Network. Schools benefiting include Flowing Wells, Sunnyside, Ironwood Ridge and Sierra Vista’s Buena.
