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Special Bike Sale at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

When?

Wednesday, October 2nd, 10 AM – 2 PM

Where?

Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
2121 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, Illinois 60201

What?

Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary has partnered with The Recyclery this fall to bring low cost bikes to their students. All bikes are refurbished by professional mechanics, prices range between $150 and $300, most are around $200. 100% of your purchase supports the charity work of The Recyclery.

We will have bikes, locks, lights and helmets for sale.

Credit cards accepted!

Sale will be held on the front lawn. You’ll most certainly notice us 🚲

Spread the word, or invite your friends via Facebook!

Community, Events

148 Days In Africa On A Tandem Bike

Join us for an evening of storytelling and adventure sharing.

Friday, March 29 at 6:30 pm

You can RSVP or invite your friends on Facebook.

Igna and Tomas, our long-time volunteers, have just gotten back from a superb 5-month bicycle tour in the well stereotyped continent of Africa.

It’s not your casual bike tour – it’s a TANDEM bike tour! Thus, double the fun 😍

The couple explored Ethiopia, Kenya and Tanzania, the 3 unique countries of the cradle of humanity and will be answering the most FAQ, including:

🚲 How they breathlessly pushed through the highest peaks
🚲 Why Ethiopian children throw rocks at cyclists
🚲 How Tomas and Tomas kindled their friendship in a faraway tribal home
🚲 How Christian missionaries helped them through the Kenyan desert
🚲 What made them detour another 800 km
🚲 How they found “the real Africa” in Tanzania
🚲 What did they get from a local millionaire
🚲 Why Igna cried on the shores of the Indian Ocean

🦁 🐆 🐘 🐝

As a gratitude to the Recyclery for hosting and supporting this presentation, Igna and Tomas are kindly asking guests to make a DONATION at the door. Does $20 sound OK? Regardless of your contribution – no one will be left standing outside.

🌞🚲❤️🐞

Some stories and photos can be found at tandemirli.cc

*this is a family friendly event

*snacks to share are welcom

Community, Events

Become a Sponsor: Tailwind For Tools Open House

Tailwind For Tools is our annual winter fundraiser. Every year it ends with an Open House party! Can you help us reach our $10,000 goal and have a true celebration?

Over the years we have crafted an enticing program for all ages and interests – from bike fixing to arts & crafts, to community panels. Every year we greet over 100 guests who beat the snow to spend time with their community.

The Open House party will be held on Sunday, February 10th. We will publish a schedule of activities when we get closer to the date. Suggested donation at the door is $20, however, no one will be turned away – all community members are warmly welcome.

Guests will have a chance to learn more about our mission and programs, as well as take part in event activities, enjoy delicious snacks, and even sample some homebrews later in the evening!

Please come out to celebrate and support our community by participating on our 2019 Open House. Please invite people to come via our Facebook Event.

 

Sponsorship levels

Inner Tube Sponsor $75

  • admission for 2
  • 2 raffle tickets
  • recognition/logo during event

Chain Ring Sponsor $150

  • admission for 4
  • 4 raffle tickets
  • recognition/logo during event

Handlebar Sponsor $300

  • admission for 6
  • 6 raffle tickets
  • recognition/logo during event
  • shout out on social media

Bottom Bracket Sponsor $500

  • admission for 8
  • 8 raffle tickets
  • recognition/logo during event
  • shout out on social media
  • special thank you in the newsletter

Custom Bike Sponsor $1000+

  • Unlimited admission
  • 20 raffle tickets
  • recognition/logo during event
  • shout out on social media
  • special thank you in the newsletter
  • 1 free bike tune-up performed by professional mechanic
Community, Events,

4th Annual Tailwind for Tools Fun-draiser!

Last year we surpassed our fundraising goal, coming in at $5,345.00 and making it our most successful fundraising campaign yet! Thanks to the generosity of our friends, we were able to sponsor more youth rides, train more young adults, give away more bikes, inaugurate new programming, and continue serving the Howard area community in Rogers Park. Please consider financially supporting our educational and Freecyclery programs this holiday season. When you donate to The Recyclery, you are helping to share cycling with our community. Give us a push!

Tailwind For Tools is our annual winter fundraiser. Every year it ends with an Open House party! Our 2019 Tailwind for Tools Open House is on February 10th. Can you help us reach our $10,000 goal and have a true celebration? We will be posting a schedule of activities and events when we get closer to the date. Follow this link to learn more about last year’s finale celebration.  It was a blast!

Please consider financially supporting The Recyclery’s educational programs this holiday season. Your gifts go a long way in helping The Recyclery share cycling with our community.

Donate Here!

We love you & we need you! Your support is needed more than ever:

  • $5 donation buys a flat tire repair kit for 1 youth
  • $10 donation covers an hour of Open Shop time for the many in our community who can’t donate
  • $25 donation buys lock and a helmet for 1 youth
  • $75 donation provides 1  Tune-Up Class scholarship
  • $180 donation provides 1 Overhaul Class scholarship
  • $500 fully funds one Earn-a-Bike program for local youth

Any amount – small or large – is very appreciated and helpful ♥

Some workplaces offer to match your donation. Check to see if your employer has such a program. You could encourage your colleagues to donate as well!

The FUN part

The Tailwind For Tools campaign finale is on Valentine’s Day weekend (‘cause we love our Recyclery friends) . You won’t want to miss this year’s Open House party at the shop. This year we are bringing back the funky bike photo booth, bike-part-upcycling crafts, DIY screen printing, food, live music, and adding more fun activities to our all day event.

Check out event sponsorship opportunities!

Community, Events, Freecyclery, Recyclery Collective