July Newsletter
Dear Friends,
You’re invited to a Community Meeting, Thursday, July 28th at 5:30pm at the Recycle-A-Bike shop. For all who would like to hear updates on where we’re at, as well as be a voice in the discussion on programs, upcoming fundraisers, visions for the space, and how to get involved.
Open Shop
Open Shop runs Tuesdays 5pm-8pm weekly. It’s our way of providing an affordable maintenance service – $5/hr for tool usage and guidance with your bike troubles. Volunteers needed these nights (mechanics and others).
Earn-A-Bike/Wrenching Wednesday
This program is totally full. Thanks for all the enthusiasm about EAB! For those of you who want to join the Earn-A-Bike program or Wrenching Wednesdays in the future, we will be running another program in the fall. So if you are interested in learning bike mechanics by building/repairing bikes step-by-step with a master mechanic, shoot me an email now and get priority for a spot come September! jenna@recycleabike.org
Pedal to the People
Save the date for “Pedal to the People: A Celebration with Recycle-A-Bike and Libertalia” on Sunday, July 31st at 2pm. Join us for a scavenger hunt (by bike, of course!), and then ride on over to our post-ride BBQ, bicycle, book, and art sale. Get in on a sweet raffle, and enjoy live music. Location to be announced!
Bike Valet
Bike Valet continues to be a huge success. Come visit us at the Lippitt Park Farmers Market 9am-12:30pm every Saturday morning. Ride your bike to your destination and park it with the RAB volunteer parkers. You can also volunteer as one of the valet personnel by emailing Kim at valet@recycleabike.org. This is a great way to earn volunteer points! What a wonderful way to spend a Saturday morning.
Bike Sales!
Stop by the shop on Master Mechanics Days Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays (10am-5pm) to get yourself a beautiful refurbished bike. 50% of the proceeds go to paying for our rent, utilities and parts. Do something positive with your dollar and invest in environmentally friendly transportation: an upcycled frame! shop@recycleabike.org
Bike Donations
Yes! 9am-2pm Saturday (or by appointment during the week). Dust off those underutilized bikes in your basement and drop them off for a new life. Consider doing a bike drive at your work place for Recycle-A-Bike and support our programs.
Bike Farmers
Bike Farmers at the Dexter Park Farmers Market Thursdays 4pm-7pm on the west end. Front Step Farm, Sidewalk Ends, & Florence and Manton are 3 incredible urban farms in Providence that use bicycles with trailers in place of trucks to transport the food they grow. Read about their adventures at Backyard Farms CSA and visit them at the Farmers Market to meet your neighborhood bike farmers. Don’t forget, WIC checks and EBT cards can be used at the market!
Volunteer Opportunities
- Build bikes for sale
- Strip parts off bikes and sort
- Design and screen print RAB t-shirts
- Fold pamphlets and distribute around town
- Color the toolsets
- Be a greeter and intake person at Open Shop
Happy Wheeling from the nice folks at RAB!