Evanston Public Library Bike Drive
A bike drive for Working Bikes is being held at the main branch of the Evanston Public Library, at 1703 Orrington Avenue in Evanston ...
Contact: Dan Tafelski, Library Assistant, The Loft, Evanston Public Library, 847/448-8625.
WBC coordinator: Working Bikes 773/847-5440.
Hinsdale Bike Drive
Whole Foods Market in Hinsdale is holding a bike drive for Working Bikes at their store located at 500 E. Ogden Avenue, Hinsdale, IL 60521.
Contact: Anne Vassal, Marketing and Community Relations, 630/986-8500 extension 255.
WBC coordinator: Working Bikes 773/847-5440.
Villa Park Bike Collection
The Villa Park Environmental Concerns Committee is sponsoring a bike collection for Working Bikes in the Village Parking Lot at 20 S. Ardmore Avenue ...
Contact: Bob Wagner 630/484-8856.
WBC coordinator: Working Bikes 773/847-5440.
Buffalo Grove Bike Drive
The Buffalo Grove Environmental Action Team is holding a bike drive for Working Bikes at the Mike Rylko Community Park in front of the Spray 'n Play water park ...
This park is located at 951 McHenry Road in Buffalo Grove.
Contact: A.N.Other.
WBC coordinator: Working Bikes 773/847-5440.
11th Annual Summer Safety Fest
The 11th Annual Summer Safety Fest is being held at the St. Vincent De Paul Center on the corner of W. Webster Avenue and N. Halsted Street in Lincoln Park.
Working Bikes will be attending and have a booth at this event, where we will be collecting bike donations and demonstrating how to fix a flat (punctured) tire (tyre).
Summer Safety Fest is a joint effort between the 43rd Ward Alderman's office and Children's Memorial Hospital. The event is primarily geared towards young children and families. There will be entertainment, such as an act from the Old Town School of Folk Music, games and food from local businesses. The Active Transportation Alliance and City of Chicago Bike Ambassadors will be hosting safety activities and will be passing out and fitting 150 free helmets. It is a great opportunity to engage with young families and neighbors.
Contact: Bryan Parrish, for Ward 43 Alderman Michele Smith, at 735 W. Wrightwood Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614. 773/348-9500.
Hanover Township Recycling Extravaganza
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.
Weston, WI, Bike Drive
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.
Independence Park Farmers Market Bike Drive
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.
Local Labor Bike Day, WFM in Evanston
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.
