Remember all those months back, when you or a friend of yours wanted to donate a bike or a bike part to NBW South Philly and you got told “Oh, sorry, we don’t have a place to put it”. Well, now we do, at 508 S. 5th Street, one block north of South , left hand side.
We have a nice sized basement for us to store your donated items that we can then redistribute back into the Philly bike community. So, drop us a line and we’ll find a nice safe home for that old bike that’s taking up your space.
thanks,
NBW SouthPhilly
PS We also have our nifty Outlaw Print Co tshirts now for sale at the shop, so come by and get them while their hot.
Join the NBW Youth Racing Team and fellow cyclists before they embark on 240-mile Ride of Dreams!
When: Thursday, July 15, 2010, 6:00-8:00pm
Where: Ben Franklin Room in Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street
The Ride of Dreams kicks off on Saturday, July 17. This event is an opportunity for the racing team and their families to meet fellow cyclists and supporters before the riders leave on their 4-day, 240-mile ride from Philadelphia to Harrisburg and back.
There will be a special presentation given by David Sylvester, a Philadelphia-based cyclist and long-time supporter of NBW who has ridden across continents to to raise money for people and foundations who need it the most. David is the founder of Contribute2, a charitable organization established to inspire and motivate people all over the world to do something to make the world a better place. He will be sharing his incredible experiences with us.
On July 2, ride your bike to the Arden Theatre, enjoy valet bike parking, and see Sunday in the Park with George at a discount. For bicyclers only, they’re offering a Tandem Discount - Tickets are 2 for 1. And if your bicycle is just for one, tickets are ½ priced! Arden Theatre Company is located in Old City at 40 North 2nd Street. See here for more info and to order tickets: Bike to Theatre Night.
Valet bike parking will be provided by Neighborhood Bike Works! Stop by and say hi.
Want to learn how to tune up your bike for the summer?
The July Adult Bike Repair class starts Monday, July 12 at 6:30pm. It will meet for four consecutive Mondays
from 6:30-9:00pm on July 12, 19, 26 and August 2, at our 3916 Locust shop.
To register for the July Adult Bike Repair class:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/117213. The fee for the class is $80 (includes all four sessions).
Lessons typically include parts of the bike and bike fit, care and feeding of your brakes and shifting, and an introduction to overhauling bearings. Participants are encouraged to bring their own bikes. If you have any questions, give us a call at 215-386-0316 or email repairclass@neighborhoodbikeworks.org.
NBW recently received an awesome donation of office furniture from the National Board of Medical Examiners. Thanks so much to Jaime and Jesse, dedicated NBW volunteers, for making this possible!
The office is almost entirely set up, but we still need a volunteer or two with light construction skills to help install shelves. Please contact Timothy at 215-386-0316 or timothy@neighborhoodbikeworks.org
if you’re interested in helping out.
Neighborhood Bike Works has been awarded grants from the following foundations in support of the 2010 Summer Bike Camps in West Philadelphia and North Philadelphia:
Elsie Lee Garthwaite Memorial Foundation
The Seybert Institution
C.W. Schrenk and Marjorie J. Schrenk Family Foundation
Finish Line Youth Foundation
We would like to thank these foundations, as well as our generous base of individual supporters, for making the 2010 Summer Bike Camp a reality!
Are you looking for a way to stay active during these hot summer months? Enjoy the cool breeze against your face from riding a bike! What’s that? You don’t have a bike? Well, for only $30 and up, you could be the proud owner of a bike from Neighborhood Bike Works!!
We will be having weekly bike sales every Friday during June and July from 2-6pm. Our bike sale is held at 3916 Locust Walk, located on the University of Pennsylvania campus. Our bicycles are reasonably priced, and by purchasing a bicycle you are supporting our investment in the lives of our local youth.
Biking is not only a healthy alternative method of travel, it also saves money, and most importantly is fun! So come visit us during the bike sale, and bike away on your most recent great decision.
You are invited to participate in the 8th Annual Bike Part Art Show
The Bike Part Art Show is an art exhibition and silent auction that benefits our youth cycling programs. This year, the show will be held at Highwire Gallery with the auction on Friday, December 3rd. The auction doubles as a celebration of art and cycling, including a raffle, live music, and plenty of local food and drink. The works will remain on display in the gallery for the entirety of the month.
You can get involved with the show by:
- donating an original work of art to be auctioned at the show
- volunteering
- sponsoring the show
How to donate art:
All artwork submitted to the show should be made in the spirit of bicycling, make use of bicycle parts or have a bicycle theme. You are invited to visit our shop and raid our inventory of bicycle parts to use as a medium for your work. Part raids will be held on Tuesday evenings beginning June 22nd from 6:30pm – 9:00pm and will continue for the rest of the summer. The deadline for submission of works is the first week in November.
How to volunteer:
Volunteers are a big part of the show and can help in many ways including: installation and deinstallation of the show, picking up food and drink, working the auction table, the craft boutique and the raffle, bartending, and greeting people at the door.
How to sponsor the show:
Sponsors can support the show with a monetary donation, with a donation of food and/or beverages for the event or by donating an item for the art show raffle. NBW accepts donations from individuals and businesses with all proceeds going toward our youth programs.
Send an email to artshow@neighborhoodbikeworks.org or call our shop at (215) 386-0316 if you’d like to donate a work to the show, volunteer, become a sponsor, or if you have any questions about the 2010 Bike Part Art Show.
If you have been looking for a way to get out to enjoy the sunshine, today is your day! Neighborhood Bike Works is holding a bike sale today from 2-6pm on Locust Walk in front of St. Mary’s Church (3916 Locust Walk).
Our bicycles start at only $30 and up!!! We also will be offering newer bikes that have been worked on and refurbished by our youth. No matter what you’re looking for, we have something for everybody!
We hope to see you there, but come early…they’ll go fast.
Dear Friends,
After 27 years in Philadelphia and over ten years at Neighborhood Bike Works I will be leaving town in September. Moira (my wife, who many of you know) has accepted a tenure track position at Bellarmaine University in Louisville, KY. I am going to miss Neighborhood Bike Works and the city that really has loved me back terribly, but I am excited to be taking on the job of executive director of Bicycling for Louisville. There’s more to say, some of which I could presently articulate, and some of which I have yet to feel and know, but right now I’m looking forward to my best three months ever in Philly. Stay tuned for info on our going away party.
Best to everyone,
Andy
Neighborhood Bike Works seeks Executive Director
Neighborhood Bike Works is a youth development program in Philadelphia that provides opportunities through bicycling. Our primary program, Earn-a-Bike classes, teaches bike maintenance, repair, and safe, effective, riding skills. We also offer a summer day camp, educational programs, and advanced programs for earn-a-bike graduates and programs for adults. We also overhaul and sell bikes. Programs are held at several sites in Philadelphia and nearby.
We seek a leader who is committed to youth development and bicycling and who is experienced in program management. The ED is responsible for overseeing programs and staff, maintaining financial and program records, fundraising (including grant-writing and contracting), cooperating with program partners, and representing NBW to the public. We hope to fill the position by August and no later than September 2010.
Applicants should send resume and letter outlining qualifications to employment@neighborhoodbikeworks.org.
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