November Newsletter
Hello Recycle-A-Bike folks/friends/family!
As the Winter months approach, we are transitioning into hibernation & preparation mode for the new 2011 year. As our tradition goes, we must close up shop in December since our space is not what you might call “winterized”. But we will not stop toiling. We’re going for our non-profit status and will be able to give tax write offs for donations soon! Stay tuned in for new developments and think of ways to involve yourself this coming year! Know your bike. Love your bike. and ride ride ride…
Wrenching Wednesdays
This month are being held Nov 10 and Nov 17 with experienced mechanic and long time committed volunteer, John P. Instead of the usual basic bike maintenance, we will be learning wheel building and truing in our bike shop. Learn to bring life back you’re your old bent wheels! Wrenching Wednesday hours will be held the normal hours from 6pm-9pm. $50 for a specialized class or 18 volunteer points. Contact John with any questions… jpowning@hotmail.com.
RAB on the air with WRNI
Rhode Island’s National Public Radio is offering to do a little shout out to Recycle-A-Bike if we can get a few of our volunteers at their pledge drive. Go for 2-3 hours any day 11/13 through 11/18 anytime 7am-7pm on week days or 8am-5pm Saturdays and we’ll get a little add on the radio that would go something like this “…Recycle-A-Bike, helping people learn how to maintain their own bikes!” You will also get a tour of their radio station. Contact WRNI volunteer coordinator jnye@wrni.org and tell him you’re connected with RAB. Thanks to James B., our new RAB treasurer and the bookkeeper of WRNI for this interesting opportunity!
RAB at The Met
This coming winter, Josh C, a new member of the Recycle-A-Bike will be teaching a bike maintenance class at The Met High School. With his experience as a volunteer mechanic trained at the Wooster Earn-A-Bike program and his involvement in Bikes Not Bombs, Boston, Josh will be putting together a curriculum, designed from the Bikes Not Bombs mechanics certification class with the help of the BNB staff member Alex. Anyone interested in assisting Josh C in teaching or lesson planning should email… jshchadwick@yahoo.com.
Recycled Bike Jewelry
This is a project spearheaded by Betty B. After a tough bike accident, Betty has taken up making jewelry with the help of professional jeweler and previous shop coordinator, Patrick M. The proceeds of the jewelry will go to the RAB program. Check out our soon to be posted Etsy art and support the organization through your purchases! Do you have design skills??? Bring your great ideas and get involved in the making of the recycled jewelry. Contact Betty with your interest… bettybourret@yahoo.com.
Last of Open Shop 2010
Come get your bicycle ready for winter commutes in our last 3 ½ weeks of Open Shop for the year. Come Saturday 12-4pm or Tuesday 6pm-9pm. In case you did not already know bicycles are the best holiday gift so get one, two or three for your all your loved ones!
Future Wrenching Wednesdays
If you are an excellent bike mechanic and amazing teacher, you may be interested in a paid position teaching our basic bike maintenance Wrenching Wednesdays next year. Contact Jenna… jenna@recycleabike.org.
Brilliant Ideas
If you have any brilliant ideas for collaborations, projects personal/public, posters, rides, events, films, photos, grants, gifts contact me now so we can prepare NOW… jenna@recycleabike.org.