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«August 13, 2011 - September 12, 2011»
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End: 4:00 pm
Start: 08/12/2011 - 12:00pm
End: 08/13/2011 - 4:00pm

The container was filled with 544 used bicycles:
231 used adult bicycles with one or both wheels removed for packing,
313 used children's bicycles, 31 used wheels & 47 used tires.

We will be filling a container bound for the Panamanian Association of Goodwill Industries in Panama this Friday and Saturday from 12 noon until 4pm at 2434 S. Western Avenue in Chicago, cooperating with our partners at Bikes for the World. Pastries, Pizza and comraderie will be in abundance!

These pictures are from the Panamanian Association of Goodwill Industries (Goodwill Panama), which is a well-organized non-profit organization providing skills training and employment to more than 100 people with disabilities.

Goodwill Panama works closely with local Rotary Clubs to oversee and support the bicycle program. These photos illustrate the high degree of organization characteristic of their bicycle repair and marketing program.

Start: 8:00 am
End: 1:00 pm

Hanover Township (Bartlett, Streamwood, Hanover Park, Schaumburg, Elgin & Hoffman Estates) is holding it's one day recycling extravaganza again this year, right on the campus of the Township at 250 South Illinois Route 59 in Bartlett, and will be collecting bicycles for Working Bikes.

Contact: Craig Ochoa, Highway Commissioner, 630/837-0960 (shop) or 630/213-9999 (work/cell).
WBC coordinator: 2.B.Decided 773/847-5440.

Start: 10:00 am
End: 2:00 pm

A bike drive for Working Bikes is being held at the New Day Christian Church office in Weston, Wisconsin - at 5310 Willow Street.

Contact: Amy Auner 715/574-4175.
WBC coordinator: Working Bikes 773/847-5440.

08 / 14
Start: 9:00 am
End: 1:00 pm

This bike drive is being held in Independence Park at 3945 N. Springfield, Chicago, IL 60618 ...

Contact: Pat Clark GIPNA (Greater Independence Park Neighborhood Association) 312/263-3754.
WBC coordinator: Working Bikes 773/847-5440.

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Start: 12:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm

At Whole Food Markets in Evanston, 1111 Chicago Ave., Evanston, IL 60202.

Bring your bike for service by Bucephalus Bikes of South Evanston, or donate your used bike to Working Bikes Collective of Chicago and receive a $10 Whole Foods Market gift card. Featuring samples of Bike Fuel from Just Coffee, Half Acre Beer Company, New Belgium Brewing, bike-powered blender smoothies from Greenwise Organic Lawncare and Ethically Engineered body care products - made in Chicago, perfect for greasy hands. Event subject to change, check back for more details.

Contact: Bridget Isaia Marketing and Community Relations Specialist 847/475-9492.
WBC coordinator: Working Bikes 773/847-5440.

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Start: 12:01 am
Start: 08/26/2011 - 12:01am
End: 08/28/2011 - 11:59pm

Working Bikes is pleased to announce that we are a Charity Partner of the Chicago Triathlon, come and visit our booth (which is #1603).

Hilton Chicago
NE, NW and SW halls
720 S Michigan Avenue,
Chicago, IL 60605

Expo Hours:
Friday, August 26, 3:00pm to 9:00pm.
Saturday, August 27, 9:00am to 5:00pm.

08 / 27
(all day)
Start: 08/26/2011 - 12:01am
End: 08/28/2011 - 11:59pm

Working Bikes is pleased to announce that we are a Charity Partner of the Chicago Triathlon, come and visit our booth (which is #1603).

Hilton Chicago
NE, NW and SW halls
720 S Michigan Avenue,
Chicago, IL 60605

Expo Hours:
Friday, August 26, 3:00pm to 9:00pm.
Saturday, August 27, 9:00am to 5:00pm.

08 / 28
End: 11:59 pm
Start: 08/26/2011 - 12:01am
End: 08/28/2011 - 11:59pm

Working Bikes is pleased to announce that we are a Charity Partner of the Chicago Triathlon, come and visit our booth (which is #1603).

Hilton Chicago
NE, NW and SW halls
720 S Michigan Avenue,
Chicago, IL 60605

Expo Hours:
Friday, August 26, 3:00pm to 9:00pm.
Saturday, August 27, 9:00am to 5:00pm.

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Start: 11:59 am
End: 4:00 pm


327 used adult bicycles
114 used child bicycles

441 used bikes total. 183 of the bikes have with one of two wheels removed for packing purposes.

6 boxes of parts
81 used tires
62 used wheels
2 bags of used inner tubes
33 used helmets

The container to be filled with bikes bound for El Salvador is meant to be arriving at 11am Tuesday (9/06), details of when we will be filling it to follow ...

09 / 8
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09 / 10
Start: 10:00 am

Scout Troop 607 is holding a bike drive for Working Bikes at Bethany Union Church, 1750 West 103rd Street in Chicago.

Contact: Frank 773/710-1675.
WBC coordinator: 2.B.Decided 773/847-5440.

Start: 12:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm

L.L.Bean will be accepting bike donations for Working Bikes at their Fall Bike Weekend event, being held at their store in the Arboretum at 100 W. Higgins Road in South Barrington.

Contact: Michelle Lunebach 888/552-5548 extension 76450.
WBC coordinator: Working Bikes 773/847-5440.

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