Sun Tran and KGUN 9 joined forces for the eighth annual “Stuff-The-Bus” campaign to benefit the Salvation Army’s Christmas Angel Program. The community is encouraged to contribute new unwrapped toys, or new clothing items to the donation drives. Cash contributions also will be accepted.
“Stuff-The-Bus” will be held from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 12, at Brake Masters, 645 Vuelta Caminita Del Rio, on Oracle Road just south of Pusch View Lane in Oro Valley.
“The “Stuff-the-Bus” Holiday Toy Drive has collected nearly 60,000 toys for children in the Tucson area since 2001,” said Katrina Heineking, General Manager of Sun Tran. “We encourage Pima County residents to contribute, helping families in our community have a happy holiday season.”
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Students from local high schools are asked to submit their original artwork with a clean air message as part of the 2009 Clean Air Days & Bike Fest. The winning artwork will be displayed on the exterior of a Sun Tran bus that will appear at Clean Air Days events, as well as be driven throughout our community.
A partnership of Pima County, the City of Tucson, Sun Tran, Pima Association of Governments, Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, the Town of Sahuarita, Town of Marana, Town of Oro Valley, Pima Community College and the American Lung Association, Clean Air Days is an annual event that provides opportunities for the community to learn about reducing air pollution and traffic congestion.
Artwork should focus on ways to keep our air clean and protect our environment, including: carpooling; using cleaner-burning fuels; riding the bus; biking and walking. All artwork must be two-dimensional, such as a painting, drawing, graphic design, or other similar formats. Entries must be received by Feb. 1, 2009.
For details on the art contest and information on how to submit an application, visit www.suntran.com or call (520)206-8881. |