- 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 yearβs 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 Alzheimerβs Association, The Fisher House Foundation, Casa de los NiΓ±os, 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 βPower of Runningβ initiative donated to the Southern Arizona Roadrunnerβs Childrenβs Fitness Fund and created a Loop Safely campaign in conjunction with Pima Countyβs Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation, the Sheriffβs Department and the Bike Ambassador Program. Fleet Feetβs 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 Vistaβs Buena.
