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Bike Street Journal Online
Neighborhood Bike Works - September 21, 2007
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* NBW News
* Volunteers
* Youth Programs
* Adult Programs
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NBW News
Want to become more involved? NBW is continuing to meet with Prospective Board Members. Thanks are due to all who have responded so far.
Don't have time to volunteer? Consider making a donation. Neighborhood Bike Works is REALLY busy this fall! Read on for details, and contact us if you can help -- or if you want to enroll in Fall classes (schedules and locations to be announced).
Be A SpokesPerson at this year's Bike Part Art Show!
- NBW and SpokesPeople join forces to bring you three days of bikes, art, music, food, and fun. Don't miss your chance to support our programs, and check out the most unique art show in the city! Join us at the Power Plant Lower Level (on 2nd Street between Race and Vine) on first Friday, October 5, or during the day Saturday or Sunday. Proceeds from the show benefit the programs of Neighborhood Bike Works. We hope to see all of you there!
- NBW will be renovating it's kinetic sculpture Squawk Works in the coming weeks for service at and around the art show on the First Friday weekend. Cat will be leading this effort. We have to get working now. If you are interested in this glorious project call the shop and leave a message or e-mail Nadine (volunteers@neighborhoodbikeworks.org)
- SpokesPeople needs volunteers! Contact Ann (ann@beaspokesperson.org or 215-922-7303) if you can help out anytime between now and October 8!!! NBW will also need volunteers to table and promote our program during the show. Please email Nadine (volunteers@neighborhoodbikeworks.org) if you're available.
- Help decorate the city with Bike Part Art! Join the SpokesPeople Street Team as we bust out the sidewalk chalk, mix up the wheatpaste, and tell Philly all about the Bike Part Art Show. Contact Ann (ann@beaspokesperson.org or 215-922-7303) if you can help hit the streets.
- Be sure to check out the SpokesPeople article in the current issue of Liberty Sports Magazine.
Other Upcoming Events:
NBW will visit the Lower Merion Dump again this October 13th and 14th to collect tons of donations. The Dump is a major source of parts used by NBW's youth and adult programs throughout the year. Please give us a call at (215) 386-0316 to get involved or for more information about this project.
NBW's prize-winning kinetic sculpture will ride again in Spiral Q Puppet Theater's Peoplehood Parade on October 20th. Please give us a call at (215) 386-0316 if you would like to ride with us and/or help us renovate the sculpture in the next few weeks. If you are unavailable to join our contingent, contact Spiral Q's new volunteer coordinator, Chloe Tucker, at chloe@spiralq.org. Spiral Q also needs tons of volunteers before, after and during the parade as parade marshals, park setter-uppers and dismantlers, greeters, assistant workshop facilitators, puppet makers, photographers, and more!
Call for Donations: Fall 2007 Wishlist
In addition to the usual, we REALLY need:
- Four-drawer, legal-sized filing cabinet in good condition. We're still looking for this item!
- Metal filing cabinets for library cards These items are great for bike parts
- 20-inch inner tubes for all those bikes our students are earning.
- Old t-shirts that can be cut up into rags.
- Folding or stacking chairs. We need a dozen or so at the Haddington Shop, where space is at a premium.
Help our programs keep running by donating these items! Call 215-386-0316 or stop by NBW HQ at 3916 Locust Walk.
NBW seeks part-time Earn-A-Bike and Fitness Instructor:
Hours: 20 hours per week or so. At least half an hour on each side of when the class starts and finishes (usually the after school hours) but you must be flexible. Frequent Saturday hours—at least every second Saturday
Reports to: Executive Director
Dates: Starts immediately; Ongoing.
Duties:
Organize workshop and storage space
Understand NBW’s overall program goals
Teach bike repair classes for groups of up to12 youth aged 8-17
Teach bike safety classes
o Includes being here at least ½ hour before class, expecting to stay ½ after it ends
o Review existing materials
o Help develop existing materials
o Keep records of homework and tests, before and after surveys and evaluations
o Supervise volunteers and work-study students
o Supervise YouthWorks students, if any
o Procure and supervise snacks
Lead other activities
Manage rides
Communicate with NBW Program Coordinator and some program partners
Maintain lists of potential students, call people who are on lists
Develop good relationships with families
Update information on people who move
Communicate with parents, partners and volunteers
Help organize and attend graduation ceremony (evening hours or Saturday one day)
Handle high intensity situations calmly
Help ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
Qualifications:
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups of youth
Competent bicycle mechanic
Sense of humor
Must own bicycle and be able to ride twelve miles straight
Youth work and bike shop mechanic experience desired
This is a job that can require more or less constant physical activity
Excellent personal communications skills
Computer skills (Word and Excel for PC) desired
Please send resume and cover letter to Andy Dyson, Executive Director, Neighborhood Bike Works, 3916 Locust Walk, Philadelphia PA 19104, or (preferably) e-mail to andy@neighborhoodbikeworks.org. Please use Microsoft Word attachments including your name and the position being applied for in the file name. Check our web site for more information at www.neighborhoodbikeworks.org.
Please get in touch as soon as possible if you are available to volunteer at this year's Bike Part Art Show! We need all sorts of help between now and October 8th. See above for more detailed information. NBW and SpokesPeople appreciate your help!
Be an Earn-A-Bike volunteer and learn along with the students:
This is a great opportunity to learn basic mechanics or brush up on your skills. Volunteer at one of our many Earn-A-Bike classes. Youth learn basic repair, job-related skills and how to ride safely in the city. Classes usually meet twice a week, from 4-6pm. The most helpful volunteers will commit to at least one day per week for the duration of a class. Tons of classes will start when school begins in the fall. No bike repair experience necessary. Please send Nadine an email at volunteers@neighborhoodbikeworks.org if you're interested.
Rewarding Opportunity to Direct Youth-Oriented Non-Profit:
NBW is searching for a few good board members. Growing beyond its original “earn-a-bike” goal, NBW now offers a structured after-school educational opportunity for scores of Philadelphia’s youth. Serving young people ages 10-18, NBW offers a chance to learn bicycle repair and earn a bike through regular class attendance. Graduates have become program instructors or retail shop mechanics. The board normally meets every other month in University City. Please contact Executive Director Andy Dyson at 215-386-0316 or andy@neighborhoodbikeworks.org or Board President Leland Mayne at leland@neighborhoodbikeworks.org for more information or to apply.
*** And now you can check out our website for a complete, regularly-updated list of volunteer opportunities!!!
Youth Programs
Fall Earn-A-Bike Classes Have Begun!
60th Street, Lamberton Beacon, and 40th Street Earn-A-Bike classes have begun! Instructor Cat Bergeron will lead a Bluford Elementary Class, exact start date TBA. Through our EAB program, youth learn basic bike repair, job-related skills and how to ride safely in the city. At the end of the class, eligible youth earn a bicycle that they have reconditioned themselves, along with a helmet and lock. Call 215-386-0316 or email info@neighborhoodbikeworks.org to be added to the list of interested students.
Drop-Ins for Earn-A-Bike Graduates: All EAB graduates are invited to Saturday drop-in sessions at our 40th Street and Haddington locations. 9:30-11:30am and 12-2pm at 40th Street, 12-4pm at Haddington. During these open hours, graduates may work on their own bicycles with the help of NBW staff, or earn additional hours towards more bicycles, parts, and tools. The fourth Saturday of each month, staff and volunteers will accompany program graduates on a group ride to an interesting site or event.
Adult Programs
The Divine Bike Church NBW's volunteer-run repair co-op for adults at the 40th Street Shop; directions are here. Stop by to use our tools, purchased used parts and bicycles, and fix your bike with help from our talented facilitators. Bike Church is open from 6:30-9pm, four nights a week. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays open to all adults. Wednesday nights open to women and trans people only.
Monday Night Basic Repair for Adults In this class, adults learn to patch a flat, overhaul a bearing system, adjust brakes and shifting, and more. Tuition is $60 per series, or free to active volunteers. Classes meet for four weeks from 6:30-9pm. No drop ins; please email Ricky at repairclass@neighborhoodbikeworks.org to enroll for the next session.
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Bike Street Journal Online
Neighborhood Bike Works - September 14, 2007
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* NBW News
* Volunteers
* Youth Programs
* Adult Programs
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NBW News
Want to become more involved? NBW is continuing to meet with Prospective Board Members. Seeking a more creative opportunity? SpokesPeople is still accepting artists and volunteers for the upcoming Bike Part Art Show! Don't have time to volunteer? Consider making a donation. Read on for details, and contact us if you can help -- or if you want to enroll in Fall classes (schedules and locations to be announced). Many thanks go out to everyone who has helped staff events in the past few weeks!
Be A SpokesPerson at this year's Bike Part Art Show!
- Neighborhood Bike Works and SpokesPeople join forces to bring you three days of bikes, art, workshops, music, food, and fun. Don't miss your chance to not only support our programs, but check out the most unique art show in the city! Join us at the Power Plant Lower Level (on 2nd Street between Race and Vine) on first Friday, October 5, or during the day Saturday or Sunday. Proceeds from the show benefit the programs of Neighborhood Bike Works. We hope to see all of you there!
- We need volunteers! Contact Ann (ann@beaspokesperson.org or 215-922-7303) if you can help out anytime between now and October 8. This week we'll be distributing postcards, so let us know if you'd like a stack to give to your friends or leave in your favorite coffee shop.
- Help decorate the city with Bike Part Art! Join the SpokesPeople Street Team as we bust out the sidewalk chalk, mix up the wheatpaste, and tell Philly all about the Bike Part Art Show. Contact Ann (ann@beaspokesperson.org or 215-922-7303) if you can help hit the streets.
- Be sure to check out the SpokesPeople article in the current issue of Liberty Sports Magazine.
Last Chance to Help NBW's Six Degrees Campaign!
Six Degrees is a contest in which each dollar and donor counts more than ever: the ten organizations with the MOST DONATIONS by September 16th will receive an additional $10,000! Follow Kevin Bacon's lead: add a link to NBW's Six Degrees badge to your blog, MySpace, mailing list, or wherever. Give as little as $10, and encourage your friends to do the same!
Call for Donations: Fall 2007 Wishlist
In addition to the usual, we REALLY need:
- Four-drawer, legal-sized filing cabinet in good condition. We're still looking for this item!
- 20-inch inner tubes for all those bikes our students are earning.
- Old t-shirts that can be cut up into rags.
- Folding or stacking chairs. We need a dozen or so at the Haddington Shop, where space is at a premium.
- A Teleportation Device (Not really. We just wanted to see if you were reading. Well, maybe if you have one that works...)
Help our programs keep running by donating these items! Call 215-386-0316 or stop by NBW HQ at 3916 Locust Walk.
Upcoming events: NBW will ride in Spiral Q Puppet Theater's Peoplehood Parade on October 27th. We will visit the Lower Merion Dump again this October to collect tons of donations.
Welcome to our new intern: NBW will be working with Science Leadership Academy high school intern, Michael Moore.
NBW seeks part-time Earn-A-Bike and Fitness Instructor:
Hours: 20 hours per week or so. At least half an hour on each side of when the class starts and finishes (usually the after school hours) but you must be flexible. Frequent Saturday hours—at least every second Saturday
Reports to: Executive Director
Dates: Starts immediately; Ongoing.
Duties:
Organize workshop and storage space
Understand NBW’s overall program goals
Teach bike repair classes for groups of up to12 youth aged 8-17
Teach bike safety classes
o Includes being here at least ½ hour before class, expecting to stay ½ after it ends
o Review existing materials
o Help develop existing materials
o Keep records of homework and tests, before and after surveys and evaluations
o Supervise volunteers and work-study students
o Supervise YouthWorks students, if any
o Procure and supervise snacks
o Lead other activities
o Manage rides
o Communication with NBW Program Coordinator and some program partners
o Maintaining lists of potential students
o Calling people who are on lists
o Developing good relationships with families
o Updating information on people who move
o Communicate with parents, partners and volunteers
o Help organize and attend graduation ceremony (evening hours or Saturday one day)
o Handle high intensity situations calmly
o Help ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
Qualifications:
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups of youth
Competent bicycle mechanic
Sense of humor
Own bicycle and be able to ride twelve miles straight
Youth work and bike shop mechanic experience desired
This is a job that can require more or less constant physical activity
Excellent personal communications skills
Computer skills (Word and Excel for PC) desired
Please send resume and cover letter to Andy Dyson, Executive Director, Neighborhood Bike Works, 3916 Locust Walk Philadelphia PA 19104, or (preferably) e-mail to andy@neighborhoodbikeworks.org Please use Microsoft Word attachments including your name and the position being applied for in the file name. Please check our web site for more information on NBW at www.neighborhoodbikeworks.org
Be an Earn-A-Bike volunteer and learn along with the students!
This is a great opportunity to learn basic mechanics or brush up on your skills. Volunteer at one of our many Earn-A-Bike classes. Youth learn basic repair, job-related skills and how to ride safely in the city. Classes usually meet twice a week, from 4-6pm. The most helpful volunteers will commit to at least one day per week for the duration of a class. Tons of classes will start when school begins in the fall. 60th Street and Lamberton Beacon classes have begun; 40th Street will begin on September 18th. No bike repair experience necessary. Please send Nadine an email at volunteers@neighborhoodbikeworks.org if you're interested.
Rewarding Opportunity to Direct Youth-Oriented Non-Profit
NBW is searching for a few good board members. Growing beyond its original “earn-a-bike” goal, NBW now offers a structured after-school educational opportunity for scores of Philadelphia’s youth. Serving young people ages 10-18, NBW offers a chance to learn bicycle repair and earn a bike through regular class attendance. Graduates have become program instructors or retail shop mechanics. The board normally meets every other month in University City. Please contact Andy Dyson at 215-386-0316 or andy@neighborhoodbikeworks.org or Leland Mayne, board president at leland@neighborhoodbikeworks.org for more information or to apply.
Please get in touch if you are available to volunteer at this year's Bike Part Art Show! We need all sorts of help between now and October 8th. See above for more detailed information. NBW and SpokesPeople appreciate your help!
*** And now you can check out our website for a complete, regularly-updated list of volunteer opportunities!!!
Youth Programs
Fall Earn-A-Bike Classes Have Begun!
60th Street and Lamberton Beacon Earn-A-Bike classes have begun! 40th Street Earn-A-Bike starts on September 18th and meets Tuesday and Thursday. Instructor Cat Bergeron will lead a Bluford Elementary Class, exact start date TBA. Through our EAB program, youth learn basic bike repair, job-related skills and how to ride safely in the city. At the end of the class, eligible youth earn a bicycle that they have reconditioned themselves, along with a helmet and lock. Tons of classes starting this school year. Call 215-386-0316 or email info@neighborhoodbikeworks.org to be added to the list of interested students.
Drop-Ins for Earn-A-Bike Graduates: All EAB graduates are invited to Saturday drop-in sessions at our 40th Street and Haddington locations. 9:30-11:30am and 12-2pm at 40th Street, 12-4pm at Haddington. During these open hours, graduates may work on their own bicycles with the help of NBW staff, or earn additional hours towards more bicycles, parts, and tools. The fourth Saturday of each month, staff and volunteers will accompany program graduates on a group ride to an interesting site or event.
Adult Programs
The Divine Bike Church NBW's volunteer-run repair co-op for adults at the 40th Street Shop; directions are here. Stop by to use our tools, purchased used parts and bicycles, and fix your bike with help from our talented facilitators. Bike Church is open from 6:30-9pm, four nights a week. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays open to all adults. Wednesday nights open to women and trans people only.
Monday Night Basic Repair for Adults In this class, adults learn to patch a flat, overhaul a bearing system, adjust brakes and shifting, and more. Tuition is $60 per series, or free to active volunteers. Classes meet for four weeks from 6:30-9pm. The next class begins on Monday, October 10th. No drop ins; please send an email to repairclass@neighborhoodbikeworks.org to enroll for the next session.
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Bike Street Journal Online
Neighborhood Bike Works - September 5, 2007
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* NBW News
* Volunteers
* Youth Programs
* Adult Programs
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NBW News
The next few weekends are packed, and we need volunteers to help staff several events -- especially THIS SUNDAY! Want to become more involved? NBW is continuing to meet with Prospective Board Members. Seeking a more creative opportunity? SpokesPeople is still accepting artists for the upcoming Bike Part Art Show. Don't have time to volunteer? Consider making a donation.
Read on for details, and contact us if you can help -- or if you want to enroll in Fall classes (schedules and locations to be announced).
Bike Philly and GreenFest - Sunday 9/9
Join NBW's contingent at Bike Philly: a family friendly bike ride celebrating the joy of riding on Philadelphia's streets. We will provide bike parking and technical support during the ride. If you can't come along with us, check out the Bicycle Coalition of Philadelphia's website and register for the ride. After Bike Philly, come down to GreenFest Philly.
GreenFest takes over South Street with 100+ environmentally-friendly exhibitors on Sept. 9th from 11am-6pm. NBW will provide a bike parking lot sponsored by Trophy Bikes. We'll have a table with Boundless Philadelphia distributing helmets at the event. Volunteers anytime throughout the day will be much appreciated!
Philadelphia Distance Run - Sunday 9/16
NBW will provide a bike parking lot sponsored by Boundless Philadelphia. If you're interested in running in this half-marathon, register online by September 9th. Or join us at the bike parking lot to watch the race!
Happy Birthday!
Mustafa, who manages the Haddington Shop and teaches at Lamberton School, turns another year older this Sunday; he'll be staffing at least one of the Bike Parking lots, so stop by and wish him a happy birthday. Ricky, who teaches Adult Classes, 40th Street drop ins, & at a number of schools, celebrated his birthday on Labor Day weekend.
Call for Donations: Fall 2007 Wishlist
In addition to the usual, we REALLY need:
* Four-drawer, legal-sized filing cabinet in good condition. We're still looking for this item!
* 20-inch inner tubes for all those bikes our students are earning.
* Old t-shirts that can be cut up into rags.
* Folding or stacking chairs. We need a dozen or so at the Haddington Shop, where space is at a premium.
* A Teleportation Device (Not really. We just wanted to see if you were reading. Well, maybe if you have one that works....)
Help our programs keep running by donating these items! Call 215-386-0316 or stop by NBW HQ at 3916 Locust Walk.
Help NBW's Six Degrees Campaign!
Six Degrees is a contest in which each dollar and donor counts more than ever: the ten organizations with the most donations by September 16th will receive an additional $10,000! Follow Kevin Bacon's lead: add a link to NBW's Six Degrees badge to your blog, MySpace, mailing list, or wherever. Give as little as $10, and encourage your friends to do the same!
Valet Bike Parking: Gone are the days of searching for trees and stop signs to lock up your precious bicycle - let NBW staff and volunteers guard it for you! Volunteers are needed to staff the bike parking lots at our many upcoming events. No bike repair knowledge necessary. See "NBW News" section of this newsletter for more info and dates, and call 215-386-0316 if you're interested in participating. These are wonderful events for families to attend and help NBW together.
Be an Earn-A-Bike volunteer and learn along with the students!
This is a great opportunity to learn basic mechanics or brush up on the skills you already have. Volunteer at one of our many Earn-A-Bike classes. Youth learn basic repair, job-related skills and how to ride safely in the city. Classes usually meet twice a week, from 4-6pm. The most helpful volunteers will commit to at least one day per week for the duration of a class. Tons of classes will start when school begins in the fall. No bike repair experience necessary. Please send Nadine an email at volunteers@neighborhoodbikeworks.org if you're interested.
Be A SpokesPerson!
Secure your spot in the 5th Annual Bike Part Art Show today! Proceeds from the show go to benefit the programs of Neighborhood Bike Works. If you want to participate:
1. Please send Ann an e-mail at ann@beaspokesperson.org and include your phone number and address so we can keep in touch about all the details.
2. Think about the cool art you want to make from bike parts or about bike culture. If you already have something in your collection, feel free to pull it out for the benefit!
3. Join us for a “Bike Part Raid” where we’ll converge at NBW to pick out bike parts to use in our art. The next raid is happening the second week of September: Tuesday 9/4, Wednesday 9/5, Thursday 9/6, and Sunday 9/9 from 6:30 to 9:30. If you can’t make it during the raid, you can go anytime: Sun, Tues, Thurs from 6:30-9:30pm.
If you need more info or have questions, feel free contact Ann at 215-922-7303 or ann@beaspokesperson.org.
Rewarding Opportunity to Direct Youth-Oriented Non-Profit
NBW is searching for a few good board members. Growing beyond its original “earn-a-bike” goal, NBW now offers a structured after-school educational opportunity for scores of Philadelphia’s youth. Serving young people ages 10-18, NBW offers a chance to learn bicycle repair and earn a bike through regular class attendance. Graduates have become program instructors or retail shop mechanics. The board normally meets every other month in University City. Please contact Executive Director Andy Dyson at 215-386-0316 or andy@neighborhoodbikeworks.org or Board President Leland Mayne at leland@neighborhoodbikeworks.org for more information or to apply.
Now check out our website for a complete list of volunteer opportunities!!!
Youth Programs
Earn-A-Bike Classes: Through our EAB program, youth learn basic bike repair, job-related skills and how to ride safely in the city. At the end of the class, eligible youth earn a bicycle that they have reconditioned themselves, along with a helmet and lock. Tons of classes will be starting up when school starts again this September. Call 215-386-0316 or email info@neighborhoodbikeworks.org to be added to the list of interested students.
Drop-Ins for Earn-A-Bike Graduates: All EAB graduates are invited to Saturday drop-in sessions at our 40th Street and Haddington locations. 9:30-11:30am and 12-2pm at 40th Street, 12-4pm at Haddington. During these open hours, graduates may work on their own bicycles with the help of NBW staff, or earn additional hours towards more bicycles, parts, and tools. The fourth Saturday of each month, staff and volunteers will accompany program graduates on a group ride to an interesting site or event.
Adult Programs
The Divine Bike Church NBW's volunteer-run repair co-op for adults at the 40th Street Shop; directions are here. Stop by to use our tools, purchased used parts and bicycles, and fix your bike with help from our talented facilitators. Bike Church is open from 6:30-9pm, four nights a week. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays open to all adults. Wednesday nights open to women and trans people only.
Monday Night Basic Repair for Adults In this class, adults learn to patch a flat, overhaul a bearing system, adjust brakes and shifting, and more. Tuition is $60 per series, or free to active volunteers. Classes meet for four weeks from 6:30-9pm. No drop ins; please send an email to repairclass@neighborhoodbikeworks.org to enroll for the next session.
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Bike Street Journal Online
Neighborhood Bike Works - August 31, 2007
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* NBW News
* Volunteers
* Youth Programs
* Adult Programs
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NBW News
September is going to be a great month for bicycling in Philly, with NBW involved in it all! Join us at upcoming events all around the city:
Neighborhood to Neighborhood Street Fair and Concert - TOMORROW
This event is going to be a blast! There is a lot of free music (featuring Mos Def and others), food, and a kid's area. There is also a parade from 52nd and Market to 49th and Baltimore. NBW will provide a bike parking lot at 49th and Baltimore from 11:30-7:30. If you are interested in helping out anytime throughout the day tomorrow, please get in touch!
Bike Philly and GreenFest - Sunday 9/9
Join NBW's contingent at Bike Philly: a family friendly bike ride celebrating the joy of riding on Philadelphia's streets. We will provide bike parking and technical support during the ride. If you can't come along with us, check out the Bicycle Coalition of Philadelphia's website and register for the ride. After Bike Philly, come down to GreenFest Philly. GreenFest takes over South Street with 100+ environmentally-friendly exhibitors on Sept. 9th from 11am-6pm. NBW will provide a bike parking lot sponsored by Trophy Bikes. We'll have a table with Boundless Philadelphia distributing helmets at the event. Volunteers anytime throughout the day will be much appreciated!
Philadelphia Distance Run - Sunday 9/16
NBW will provide a bike parking lot sponsored by Boundless Philadelphia. If you're interested in running in this half-marathon, register online by September 9th. Or join us at the bike parking lot to watch the race!
Congratulations, Graduates!
Congratulations to our Haddington Earn-A-Bike class and our final group of summer campers who all graduated this week. We hope to see you again at Saturday drop-ins and community rides. Keep in touch! Give us a call at 215-386-0316 to find out what's going on.
Help NBW's Six Degrees Campaign!
Six Degrees is a contest in which each dollar and donor counts more than ever: the ten organizations with the most donations by September 16th will receive an additional $10,000! Follow Kevin Bacon's lead: add a link to NBW's Six Degrees badge to your blog, MySpace, mailing list, or wherever. Give as little as $10, and encourage your friends to do the same!
Be A SpokesPerson!
Secure your spot in the 5th Annual Bike Part Art Show today! Proceeds from the show go to benefit the programs of Neighborhood Bike Works. If you want to participate:
1. Please send Ann an e-mail at ann@beaspokesperson.org and include your phone number and address so we can keep in touch about all the details.
2. Think about the cool art you want to make from bike parts or about bike culture. If you already have something in your collection, feel free to pull it out for the benefit!
3. Join us for a “Bike Part Raid” where we’ll converge at NBW to pick out bike parts to use in our art. The next raid is happening the second week of September: Tuesday 9/4, Wednesday 9/5, Thursday 9/6, and Sunday 9/9 from 6:30 to 9:30. If you can’t make it during the raid, you can go anytime: Sun, Tues, Thurs from 6:30-9:30pm.
If you need more info or have questions, feel free contact Ann at 215-922-7303 or ann@beaspokesperson.org.
Rewarding Opportunity to Direct Youth-Oriented Non-Profit
NBW is searching for a few good board members. Growing beyond its original “earn-a-bike” goal, NBW now offers a structured after-school educational opportunity for scores of Philadelphia’s youth. Serving young people ages 10-18, NBW offers a chance to learn bicycle repair and earn a bike through regular class attendance. Graduates have become program instructors or retail shop mechanics. The board normally meets every other month in University City. Please contact Executive Director Andy Dyson at 215-386-0316 or andy@neighborhoodbikeworks.org or Board President Leland Mayne at leland@neighborhoodbikeworks.org for more information or to apply.
Happy Birthday Sabrina!
Happy birthday to one of our favorite students: Sabrina! Sabrina turns 14 this Saturday.
Call for Donations:
Help our office get organized! We need a four-drawer, legal-sized filing cabinet in good condition. Our youth programs need 20-inch tubes and old t-shirts that can be cut up into rags. Help our programs keep running by donating these items! Call 215-386-0316 or stop by NBW HQ at 3916 Locust Walk.
Valet Bike Parking: Gone are the days of searching for trees and stop signs to lock up your precious bicycle - let NBW staff and volunteers guard it for you! Volunteers are needed to staff the bike parking lots at our many upcoming events. No bike repair knowledge necessary. See "NBW News" section of this newsletter for more info and dates, and call 215-386-0316 if you're interested in participating. These are wonderful events for families to attend and help NBW together.
Be an Earn-A-Bike volunteer and learn along with the students!
This is a great opportunity to learn basic mechanics or brush up on the skills you already have. Volunteer at one of our many Earn-A-Bike classes. Youth learn basic repair, job-related skills and how to ride safely in the city. Classes usually meet twice a week, from 4-6pm. The most helpful volunteers will commit to at least one day per week for the duration of a class. Tons of classes will start when school begins in the fall. No bike repair experience necessary. Please send Nadine an email at volunteers@neighborhoodbikeworks.org if you're interested.
Now check out our website for a complete list of volunteer opportunities!!!
Youth Programs
Earn-A-Bike Classes: Through our EAB program, youth learn basic bike repair, job-related skills and how to ride safely in the city. At the end of the class, eligible youth earn a bicycle that they have reconditioned themselves, along with a helmet and lock. Tons of classes will be starting up when school starts again this September. Call 215-386-0316 or email info@neighborhoodbikeworks.org to be added to the list of interested students.
Drop-Ins for Earn-A-Bike Graduates: All EAB graduates are invited to Saturday drop-in sessions at our 40th Street and Haddington locations. 9:30-11:30am and 12-2pm at 40th Street, 12-4pm at Haddington. During these open hours, graduates may work on their own bicycles with the help of NBW staff, or earn additional hours towards more bicycles, parts, and tools. The fourth Saturday of each month, staff and volunteers will accompany program graduates on a group ride to an interesting site or event.
Adult Programs
The Divine Bike Church NBW's volunteer-run repair co-op for adults at the 40th Street Shop; directions are here. Stop by to use our tools, purchased used parts and bicycles, and fix your bike with help from our talented facilitators. Bike Church is open from 6:30-9pm, four nights a week. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays open to all adults. Wednesday nights open to women and trans people only.
Monday Night Basic Repair for Adults In this class, adults learn to patch a flat, overhaul a bearing system, adjust brakes and shifting, and more. Tuition is $60 per series, or free to active volunteers. Classes meet for four weeks from 6:30-9pm. No drop ins; please send an email to repairclass@neighborhoodbikeworks.org to enroll for the next session.
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Bike Street Journal Online
Neighborhood Bike Works - August 24, 2007
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NBW News
Lance Armstrong Foundation LiveStrong Challenge - THIS Sunday 8/26
NBW will attend the Lance Armstrong Livestrong Challenge this Sunday, August 26th, to operate free valet bike parking, sponsored by LiveStrong. The LiveStrong Challenge is a fundraising event, supporting the Foundation's mission of inspiring people affected by cancer. The LiveStrong Challenge takes place in three cities: Philadelphia, Portland and Austin. The Philadelphia portion will take place at Montgomery County Community College. NBW needs help with the bike parking lot there. Shifts of any length (more or less) are available throughout the day. Youth, parents and volunteers who are interested in attending the event should call Andy at 215-873-6695. Lance will be there!
Bike Parking and Parade - Saturday 9/1
NBW will provide a bike parking lot at 49th and Baltimore from 11:30am-7:30pm. There is also a parade and bike ride from 52nd and Market to 49th and Baltimore on this day. If you are interested in riding with us or helping out anytime throughout the day, please get in touch! This event will be a blast... there is a lot of free music, food, and a kids area between 49th and 50th on Baltimore.
Bike Philly and GreenFest Philly - Sunday 9/9
Join NBW's contingent at Bike Philly, a family friendly bike ride celebrating the joy of riding on Philadelphia's streets. We will provide bike parking and technical support during the ride. If you can't come along with us, check out the Bicycle Coalition of Philadelphia's website and register for the ride. After Bike Philly, come down to GreenFest Philly. GreenFest takes over South Street with 100+ environmentally-friendly exhibitors on Sept. 9th from 11am-6pm. NBW will provide a bike parking lot sponsored by Trophy Bikes. NBW will have a table with Boundless Philadelphia distributing helmets at the event. Volunteers anytime throughout the day will be much appreciated!
Help NBW's Six Degrees Campaign!
Six Degrees is a contest in which each dollar and donor counts more than ever: the ten organizations with the most donations by September 16th will receive an additional $10,000! Follow Kevin Bacon's lead: add a link to NBW's Six Degrees badge to your blog, MySpace, mailing list, or wherever. Give as little as $10, and encourage your friends to do the same!
Be A SpokesPerson!
The summer is slipping by and October is right around the corner. Secure your spot in the 5th Annual Bike Part Art Show today! Proceeds from the show go to benefit the programs of Neighborhood Bike Works. If you want to participate, here's what you need to do:
1. Confirm That You Are Going to Participate: Please send Ann an e-mail at ann@beaspokesperson.org and include your phone number and address so we can keep in touch about all the details.
2. Plan Your Creation: Think about the cool art you want to make from bike parts or about bike culture. If you already have something in your collection, feel free to pull it out for the benefit!
3. Get Bike Parts: Join us for a “Bike Part Raid” where we’ll converge at NBW to pick out bike parts to use in our art. The next raid is happening the second week of September: Tuesday 9/4, Wednesday 9/5, Thursday 9/6, and Sunday 9/9 from 6:30 to 9:30. If you can’t make it during the raid, you can go anytime: Sun, Tues, Thurs from 6:30-9:30pm.
4. Come to Pre-Show Meeting Aug 29th: Join us for pizza & drinks as we fill you in on important news about the show. Meet other artists and get the details on where and when to drop off your pieces. Find out how you can help with the show in other ways too! Stay tuned for details on time and location.
If you need more info or have questions, feel free contact Ann at 215-922-7303 or ann@beaspokesperson.org. Also be sure to check out SpokesPeople’s website at www.beaspokesperson.org for the most up to date information and highlights from last year's show.
Rewarding Opportunity to Direct Youth-Oriented Non-Profit
NBW is searching for a few good board members. Growing beyond its original “earn-a-bike” goal, NBW now offers a structured after-school educational opportunity for scores of Philadelphia’s youth. Serving young people ages 10-18, NBW offers a chance to learn bicycle repair and earn a bike through regular class attendance. NBW graduates have become program instructors or retail shop mechanics. The NBW board normally meets every other month in University City. If you are interested in contributing a little time and energy to this worthwhile effort, please contact Executive Director Andy Dyson at 215-386-0316 or andy@neighborhoodbikeworks.org or Board President Leland Mayne at leland@neighborhoodbikeworks.org for more information or to apply.
NBW in the Media:
Check out our YouTube channel at youtube.com/user/NeighborhdBikeWorks! Videos are being uploaded all the time, including a brand new documentary about NBW, produced by Andrew David Watson.
Call for Donations:
Help our office get organized! We need a four-drawer, legal-sized filing cabinet in good condition. Our youth programs need 20-inch bike tubes and old t-shirts that can be cut up into rags. Help our programs keep running by donating these items! Call 215-386-0316 or stop by NBW HQ at 3916 Locust Walk.
Valet Bike Parking: Gone are the days of searching for trees and stop signs to lock up your precious bicycle - let NBW staff and volunteers guard it for you! Volunteers are needed to staff the bike parking events on August 26th, September 1st and September 9th. No bike repair knowledge necessary. See "NBW News" section of this newsletter for more info, and call 215-386-0316 if you're interested in participating.
Be an Earn-A-Bike volunteer and learn along with the students!
This is a great opportunity to learn basic mechanics or brush up on the skills you already have. Volunteer at one of our many Earn-A-Bike classes. Youth learn basic repair, job-related skills and how to ride safely in the city. Classes usually meet twice a week, from 4-6pm. The most helpful volunteers will commit to at least one day per week for the duration of a class. Tons of classes will start when school begins in the fall. No bike repair experience necessary. Please send Nadine an email at volunteers@neighborhoodbikeworks.org if you're interested.
Volunteers Mechanics Needed: Put your skills to use at NBW! We are looking for committed volunteers to help with Saturday drop-in sessions. Because these sessions are free-form and do not use lesson plans, we need volunteers with bike repair knowledge. Or as Andy Dyson puts it, "we need the people with the kung fu." Please call 215-386-0316 or email Nadine at volunteers@neighborhoodbikeworks.org if you're interested.
Check out our website for a complete list of volunteer opportunities!!
Youth Programs
Earn-A-Bike Classes: Through our EAB program, youth learn basic bike repair, job-related skills and how to ride safely in the city. At the end of the class, eligible youth earn a bicycle that they have reconditioned themselves, along with a helmet and lock. Tons of classes will be starting up when school starts again this September. Call 215-386-0316 or email info@neighborhoodbikeworks.org to be added to the list of interested students.
Drop-Ins for Earn-A-Bike Graduates: All EAB graduates are invited to Saturday drop-in sessions at our 40th Street and Haddington locations. 9:30-11:30am and 12-2pm at 40th Street, 12-4pm at Haddington. During these open hours, graduates may work on their own bicycles with the help of NBW staff, or earn additional hours towards more bicycles, parts, and tools. The fourth Saturday of each month, staff and volunteers will accompany program graduates on a group ride to an interesting site or event.
Youth Riding Club: Eligible program graduates who are interested in serious bicycle racing should get in touch about our new racing club. This is a rare opportunity to learn with a pro: NBW staff member and former pro racer, Megan Esmonde. Please call 215-386-0316 if you are interested. We need some more students to keep this amazing program running.
Adult Programs
The Divine Bike Church NBW's volunteer-run repair co-op for adults at the 40th Street Shop; directions are here. Stop by to use our tools, purchased used parts and bicycles, and fix your bike with help from our talented facilitators. Bike Church is open from 6:30-9pm, four nights a week. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays open to all adults. Wednesday nights open to women and trans people only.
Monday Night Basic Repair for Adults In this class, adults learn to patch a flat, overhaul a bearing system, adjust brakes and shifting, and more. Tuition is $60 per series, or free to active volunteers. Classes meet for four weeks from 6:30-9pm. No drop ins; please send an email to repairclass@neighborhoodbikeworks.org to enroll for the next session.
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Bike Street Journal Online
Neighborhood Bike Works - August 17, 2007
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NBW News
Lance Armstrong Foundation LiveStrong Challenge - Sunday 8/26
Thanks to the continued sponsorship of Boundless Philadelphia, NBW will attend the Lance Armstrong Livestrong Challenge on Sunday, August 26th, to provide free valet bike parking. The LiveStrong Challenge is a fundraising event, supporting the Foundation's mission of inspiring people affected by cancer. The Challenge takes place in three cities: Philadelphia, Portland and Austin. The Philadelphia portion will take place at Montgomery County Community College. NBW needs help with the Bike Parking Lot there. Youth, parents and volunteers who are interested in attending the event should call (215) 386-0316.
Bike Philly and GreenFest Philly - Sunday 9/9/07
Please join NBW's contingent at Bike Philly, a family friendly bike ride celebrating the freedom to ride on Philadelphia's streets. We will provide valet bike parking and technical support during the ride. Volunteers are most welcome! If you can't come along with us, please check out the Bicycle Coalition of Philadelphia's website and register for the ride. After Bike Philly, come on down to GreenFest Philly. GreenFest takes over South Street with 100+ environmentally-friendly exhibitors on Sept. 9th from 11am-6pm. NBW will provide a bike parking lot for this event at Colombo Park.
Help NBW's Six Degrees Campaign
Six Degrees is a contest in which each dollar and donor counts more than ever: the ten organization with the most donations by September 16th will receive an additional $10,000! Follow Kevin Bacon's lead: add a link to NBW's Six Degrees badge to your blog, MySpace, mailing list, or wherever else you make your home on the internet. Give as little as $10, and encourage your friends to do the same!
Rewarding Opportunity to Direct Youth-Oriented Non-Profit
Neighborhood Bike Works is searching for a few good board members. Growing beyond its original “earn-a-bike” goal, NBW now offers a regular structured after-school educational opportunity for scores of Philadelphia’s youth. Serving young people from 10-18 years of age, NBW offers a chance to learn bicycle mechanics and earn a bike through regular class attendance. NBW graduates have become program instructors or retail shop bike mechanics. The NBW board normally meets every other month in University City. If you are interested in contributing a little time and energy to this worthwhile effort, please contact Executive Director Andy Dyson at (215) 386-0316 or andy@neighborhoodbikeworks.org or Board President Leland Mayne at leland@neighborhoodbikeworks.org for more information or to apply.
Congratulations, Graduates!
Congratulations to our Session Three Summer Campers who graduate today. Campers learned basic repair and riding skills, then practiced these new skills on rides around the city. This session was particularly challenging because we expanded the number of students from the usual 12 to 15! Many thanks to the volunteers, youth counselors, students, parents and families who make summer camp such a wonderful experience. (Sorry, all remaining camp sessions are full.) Congratulations to the LAVA Earn-A-Bike class whose last day was today! We are so proud of all your hard work. We hope you enjoy your new bicycles and that we see you again at Saturday drop-ins and community rides.
NBW in the News:
Check out Executive Director Andy Dyson, in this week's Philadelphia City Paper. Andy was selected as one of the paper's favorite Philadelphians and is profiled in Brian Howard's article, "Cheers to Them." For more NBW media, check out our YouTube channel at youtube.com/user/NeighborhdBikeWorks! New videos are being uploaded all the time.
Calls for Donations:
Help our office get organized! We need a four-drawer, legal-sized filing cabinet in good condition. If you have a filing cabinet that matches that description to donate, please give us a call at (215) 386-0316. Our youth programs are in need of 20-inch bike tubes and old t-shirts that can be cut up to make rags. Help our programs keep running by donating these items! Call (215) 386-0316 or stop by NBW HQ at 3916 Locust Walk.
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