A "Back to School Highland Community Transit Day" this Saturday sponsored by ATU Local 689 and Teamsters Local 922 kicks off this weekend's Labor Day events. The event features free school supplies, giveaways of SmartTrip cards, a DJ and music and entertainment for kids, plus burgers, hot dogs, chips and drinks. There will also be a voter registration table. "Join Metro workers, the local community and Metro riders for this back-to-school event where we will continue to stand together and fight for a safe, affordable and reliable Metro system," says Local 689 president Jackie Jeter. 12pm – 2pm at Wheeler Rd and Mississippi Ave SE; details here.