This weekend Mountain Line and Mountain Lift will sponsore their "Stuff the Bus" annual holiday food drive. This year, they will be collecting non-perishable food to benefit St. Mary's Food Bank.

The Stuff the Bus campaign will kick off today when transit riders will be able to board any Mountain Line or Mountain Lift vehicle for free with a non-perishable food item.

Jeff Meilbeck, general manager of NAIPTA (which operates Mountain Line and Mountain Lift) calls it a win-win situation. "Riders get to do a good deed and get a free ride," Meilbeck said.

On Saturday and Sunday, a Mountain Line bus will be stationed in the Albertson's parking lot on Route 66 and Switzer Canyon Drive. Holiday shoppers are encouraged to "Stuff the Bus" with nonperishable food donations. Turkeys will also be accepted at this collection site. Stuff the Bus hours will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

All food collected will be delivered to St. Mary's Food Bank Flagstaff for distribution to those in need.

Business alliance holiday party Monday

Peppermint bark, massages, art and jewelry, and custom holiday calendars are just some of the goodies being showcased Monday at the Flagstaff Independent Business Alliance's holiday party. The party is open to the public and will be from 5 to 7 p.m. at Flagstaff's Green Room, 15 N. Agassiz St.

Independent local businesses will feature their holiday goodies, discounts and special offers at the holiday party and member show and tell. The event is free to attend.

FIBA formed in 2006 to help local independent businesses support each other and is offering special reduced memberships. See www.FlagstaffIBA.com for more information.

Special screening for Sedona film series

The award-winning romantic comedy "Coyote County Loser" makes a stop in Sedona for its Arizona premiere on Tuesday. The film is being presented by the Sedona International Film Festival in this one-night-only special engagement as part of its Tuesday Cinema Series. There will be two screenings of the film, at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Harkins Sedona Six Theatres.

"Coyote County Loser" producer and co-writer Jacob Roebuck will be in Sedona to host both screenings and conduct Q&A discussions following both shows.

"Coyote County Loser" won the coveted Best Comedy Award at the Breckenridge Festival of Film.

The film festival has deemed Tuesday as "Member Appreciation Night" where Film Sedona Members are admitted free of charge as thanks for their year-round support. The general public is also invited to both screenings.

Tickets are $10 for non-member general admission and will be available starting at 3 p.m. that day in the Harkins lobby. Cash or checks only. Film Sedona members can reserve tickets in advance at the Sedona International Film Festival office, 1785 W. Highway 89A, Suite 2B, or by calling 282-1177. For more information, visit www.sedonafilmfestival.com.

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