Redbones 13th Annual Bike Party And Benefit

I went to this last year and it rained a little and was cold as hell, but you know what I had a fantastic time. This is a do not miss party, be sure to make it out to this party. This year it is in June so I bet that will help with the cold a bit.

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REDBONES 13th ANNUAL BIKE PARTY AND BENEFIT
Gearing up for a new date!
This year the party moves to June – so clear your calendars, get a group together & ride by for Redbones freewheeling annual block party.

Date: Monday, June 8 (rain date: June 15)
Time: 5 – 9 pm, raffle drawing @ 7:30 pm
Place: Redbones, 55 Chester Street, Somerville, 617.628.2200
Tickets: $15.00 includes bicycle valet parking, a Redbones sandwich, drink & a raffle ticket.
Additional raffle tickets: 1 for $2.00 & 3 for $5.00.

Our generous sponsors donate awesome prizes for the raffle including the Grand Prize, a Basket Bike from Alternative Needs Transportation. There’ll be other amazing bikes, gear & lots of swag.

A list of sponsors & other info @ www.redbones.com.
Proceeds go to:
Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition (MassBike)
New England Mountain Bike Association (NEMBA)

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Beer.Cupcake.Mustache Book Party Reminder

Got a reminder for this awesome party:

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When: Apr 20th, 8:30pm onwards
Where: Washington Sq Tavern (714 Washington St, Brookline)

Come help celebrate the release of the Beer.Cupcake.Mustache. book.
In my whirlpool of projects I have absolutely forgotten about the Marathon, so the Tavern may have a few people chilling after that race.

The bottom line – if want your free beer (did I really say Chimay? Damn… No, it’s true.), you would probably want to get there sooner rather than later.

Another highlight of the event – cupcakes! Mo (Maureen Bruno-Roy) is making a small batch of 48 delicious chocolate vegan cupcakes. Only 48, and they won’t last long, I’ ve seen that happening before, like at MMRacing launch party. Here they are, you’re looking at them, then you turn away, turn around, they’re gone. It almost looks like an illusionist trick.

Now that I have mentioned free beer and free cupcakes….somebody’s got to bring some free (as in “establishing their freedom”) mustache.

If you want to own the book for $5 less than it will be after the party, then bring $25 to the party. The books will be there. You will be there. Perfect time and place (as well as price).

Until then,
I remain yours truly,

Natasha
www.pedalpowerphotography.com

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Indy Fab To Present Some Smoking Hot Bikes

Want to see some of the hottest bikes ever made? Go check out this fine show. Not everyone can get in to the after party…but maybe you can put a good pretty please into an email.

Independent Fabrication, a Somerville based custom bicycle manufacturer will be showing some of their creations on February 21st and 22nd from 12 to 5pm at the 4th Wall Project, 132 Brookline Ave.

The show will consist of some new concept bicycles, some recent incarnations of 2009 models, and some famous award winning bicycles from their archives. This will be a rare opportunity for the public to view these bicycles in person. The show will also serve to release of the latest version of the record album formatted 2009 product catalog, many of which will be on hand.

Independent Fabrication began building bicycles in 1995 and continues to combine fine American craftsmanship with state of the art materials and finishing techniques to create some of the world’s most sought after
bicycles.

On Friday February 20th there will be a will be a preshow from 7-8pm followed by a party from 8-10pm. Both are invite only. Members in the Boston area can email Independent Fabrication to request tickets and the staff have promised to do their best to accommodate requests. Ticket requests should be emailed to: [email protected](via)

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Massive Winter Bikes Not Bombs Update

Got this in the mail today, Bikes Not Bombs continually impresses me with just how much they get done! If you have not been you need to go.

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WINTER WARMUP PARTY at the BIKE SHOP

Support Bikes Not Bombs’ youth and international programs by buying your holiday gifts at the BNB Bike Shop!!

at Bikes Not Bombs’ Bike Shop, 18 Bartlett Square (see map here)

Bikes Not Bombs’ Bike Shop invites you to celebrate the winter riding season at an afternoon party with free hot drinks (including local hot cider and hot chocolate from direct trade, locally processed cacao from Taza Chocolate and fresh local milk, plus homemade cookies and cakes baked with love by BNB mechanics.

Bike Shop staff will be on hand to teach you how to patch a tube and fix a flat tire. If you’ve never learned this valuable skill, now is your chance to learn for free, while enjoying sweet treats!

The bike shop is filled with items that make great gifts, from bells to gloves, repair manuals to gift certificates, cozy woolen baselayers and caps by Ibex, and locally made Taza Chocolate bars, which will be appreciated by even the non-cyclists on your list! Remember, every purchase you make at the BNB Bike Shop helps support our programs for young people here in Boston and our projects overseas. We need your support now more than ever.

WINTER WARM-UP PARTY Schedule:

Saturday, December 13, 3-7 PM Enjoy home-baked cookies and treats, local apple cider and flat-fixing demos every half-hour, plus get a coupon for discounts on winter bike maintenance.

Sunday, December 14, 1-5 PM Taza Chocolate will be here to let you sample their distinctive stone-ground chocolate and answer questions, and we’ll make their delicious hot chocolate! Plus, BNB mechanics will give free flat-fixing demos every half-hour, and we’ll give out vouchers for discounts on winter bike maintenance.

See you there!

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GIVE A HOLIDAY GIFT to a LOVED ONE by DONATING TO BNB

Looking for a meaningful gift for a friend, family member, or loved one? Instead of buying another mug or sweater this year, you can give a donation to Bikes Not Bombs in that person’s name. We’ll send a gift card for the holidays that lets that person know that their holiday gift this year is helping to empower more young people in Boston with leadership and job training, and helping bring more bicycles and jobs to people in Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

In these tough times, a gift like this is more meaningful than ever!

Make your donation with a credit card online at http://active.com/donate/bnbgift

* Once you’re online you’ll tell us where to send the Holiday Card acknowledging this gift (we can send it to you or to your gift recipient).
* If you’re making a last-minute gift, we can send an email to your gift recipient on a date of your choosing, and the card will come in the mail later.
* If you choose, your gift can also make your loved one a Member of Bikes Not Bombs with all the membership benefits.
* You will receive the tax deductible receipt for this gift.

Another way to make this gift is to call us at 617-522-0222, and ask for Arik, Jasmine, or Jeremy!

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SETUP YOUR OWN GIFT PAGE!

Help Bikes Not Bombs by setting up your own page where others can donate to BNB as a holiday gift to you. Just go to http://active.com/donate/bnbgift and then click “Become a Fundraiser” at the top of the page. (Many of you have done this before when fundraising to ride the Bike-A-Thon.)

If you want, you can add photos and write something on your page about why BNB is meaningful to you. Then email out the address of the page to those who might want to make a donation as a gift to you. People are motivated to give because they know YOU and they’ll care because YOU do. You’ll see your efforts turn into powerful support for BNB, and you’ll have a few less Far Side mugs to find a place for this holiday season. (Not that Far Side mugs aren’t funny and useful for making tea, but you’ve already got 3 of these, right?)

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

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GOODSHOP ONLINE PURCHASES SUPPORT BNB
http://www.goodsearch.com/goodshop.aspx

Thinking of shopping online at Amazon.com, Ebay, the Apple Store, BestBuy, L.L.Bean, Barnes&Noble, PetSmart, NewEgg, Target, or many other online sites? A percentage of your purchase dollars can be donated by these stores to Bikes Not Bombs if you just know how to do it!

Start at http://www.goodsearch.com/goodshop.aspx, choose Bikes Not Bombs as the recipient, and then choose the site (Amazon.com etc) that you want to shop from. Then make your purchases as you normally would and they’ll tell you how much money is going to BNB. That’s all!

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GOODSEARCH
http://www.goodsearch.com

Do your online searches through Goodsearch instead of Google, and every time you search they will donate a few cents to BNB. This has already raised well over $100 for Bikes Not Bombs. Make Goodsearch your default search engine and you’ll be sending a little money to BNB every week without even thinking about it!

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MEMBERS, WORK ON YOUR OWN BIKE
Thursday December 4th

See the full info here
You must sign up in advance, by contacting Matt Coe at 617-522-0226 or [email protected]

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HELP SEND BIKES TO GHANA
Sunday, December 7th

Join us to help load a 40′ shipping container full of bicycle aid for the Village Bicycle Project in Ghana! We start at 10:30 am and work until we finish, which we expect to be 3:30 or 4:00pm. We’ll take a break around 1pm for a pizza lunch (provided) and a short talk about the project. Volunteers can come for any part of this time that works for you. Experience not required. We’ll be moving, sorting, and loading bikes, wheels, and spare parts. You may wish to bring work gloves. This event happens rain or shine!

NOTE: this event does not happen at Bikes Not Bombs, but around the corner at 179 Boylston Street. For more information about this event (including directions and a map) and info on the Village Bicycle Project, see here

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LADIES WINTER RIDING WORKSHOP
Monday December 8th
6:00 -8:00 pm

An evening of information and skill sharing to prepare for winter cycling!

At the Bikes Not Bombs Hub, 284 Amory Street, Jamaica Plain. There is no charge for the workshop.

Contact Christina for more info at [email protected] or 617-522-0222
See the flyer here

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Phone-A-Thon Volunteers Wanted

The annual grassroots fundraising favorite is happening now. You can be a crucial volunteer by helping raise money and talking to some other cool supporters of BNB!
***Note we’ve added some new sessions since the last time you saw this!***

About 30 volunteers (you included) will join us to call people who love BNB, have already given to us, and need a little friendly reminder/contact to get them to give again/give more and get re-inspired about BNB’s awesome work.

Here’s why you should come spend two or more sessions with a BNB Phone-A-Thon crew:
1. It’s an easy way for BNB to raise $30,000 – 40,000.
2. It’s great training for any other fundraising you may want to do in your life. (Training and coaching provided at each session.)
3. You get to talk to lots of people who love BNB’s work. (Our favorite part.)
4. You get free snacks (or dinner, if it’s time).
5. You earn volunteer hours for your valuable time at each session!
6. You’ll meet some new BNBers, and that is always fun.
7. You’ll get to meet BNB Board members, all of whom do at least two of these phone calling shifts!

Please email [email protected] or call 617-522-0222 if you are interested and/or have any questions call/email to sign up for two or more sessions. We also need volunteers to provide food! Locations TBA.

Sessions:
– Saturday, 12/6, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
– Sunday, 12/7, Noon-3:30 PM
– Tuesday, 12/9, 5:30-9 PM
– Saturday 12/13, 10 AM- 2 PM

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Office Volunteers
Needed for data entry. Come get to know the BNB staff in our dynamic office while helping out!
We especially need your help in January and February. Contact Jeremy at [email protected] or 617-522-0222.

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Volunteer with a Truck or Van
We could use a volunteer with a vehicle that can carry about 10 bikes or more to stop in on a weekly basis to do local transportation within Jamaica Plain, moving bikes, recycling, and trash. Contact [email protected] or call Matt at 617-522-0226.

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HELP TEACH YOUTH IN EARN-A-BIKE

We’ll give you a full course in bike mechanics, and then you will help teach young people to rebuild and earn a bike to be their own! Go on fun rides and teach safe riding and environmental issues. Female and male volunteers needed. Spanish language skills or youth-work experience are helpful, but no experience required.

INSTRUCTOR TRAINING:
Every Saturday from January 17th through March 21st. 11:00 am – 2:00 pm each Saturday.
This is a free course in which you learn a complete overview of bike mechanics, theory and methods for teaching young people, and safe riding skills and guidelines for leading youth rides. No experience is necessary, just commitment! You also get credit for volunteer time, which can count towards earning a bike or parts for yourself.

THE TEACHING:
Once you have the skills, choose 1 day a week to teach in Earn-A-Bike (for the duration of at least one session) For youth, the training also gives you the potential to work as a paid instructor during the summer. Teachers who want to run this class in your own schools are also welcome to apply!

For the full info and to download an application, see here and scroll down.

Contact Elijah at 617-522-0222 or [email protected]

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MECHANICS JOB TRAINING COURSE
January 19th – March 21st

Interested in the bicycle industry but don’t know where to develop your skills? Bikes Not Bombs is offering an 80 hour bike mechanics apprenticeship course designed to graduate participants into jobs at local area bike shops upon completion. BNB offers 9 class placements, for teens (15 and up) and adults that are serious about becoming professional bike mechanics, but don’t have formal training. In past years graduates have taken jobs at Bikes Not Bombs, Broadway Bicycle School, Ferris Wheels, Community Bike Shop, Cambridge Bike and other bike related businesses. The cost varies based on need, and fee waivers are available.

The course meets three days a week: Mondays 3:30-6:30, Wednesdays 3:30-6:30, and Saturdays 2:00-5:00

See full info and download an application here (scroll down)
Applications must be received by January 9th to be considered.

Contact Matt Picard at [email protected] or 617-522-0222

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WANT LIST

– laptops!
– a regular supply of rags
– digital video camera
– and more!

Full info at http://www.bikesnotbombs.org/donate#stuff

Contact Arik at [email protected] or 617-522-0222 if you have things to donate. Please check in before donating, thanks!

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Redbones Bike Party Postponed

Redbones Bike Party Postponed to May 19, 2008

Due to predicted cold, wet weather, the 12th Annual Redbones Bike Party & Benefit has been postponed one week to Monday, May 19, 2008. Everything else remains the same:

Place: 55 Chester Street, Davis Square, Somerville
Time: 5-9 pm
Cost: $15.00 buys you a Redbones sandwich & a beverage
(soft drink or Harpoon), bicycle valet parking, & raffle ticket
Additional tickets 1 for $2.00 and 3 for $5.00

Raffle Drawing @ 7:30 pm
Winners must be present to collect their prizes

Proceeds go to MassBike & NEMBA.

Cross your fingers for good weather on the 19th & we’ll make this the best party ever!

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