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Open House February 12th – Tailwind for Tools Finale

On Sunday, February 12th, we are opening the shop doors to our volunteers, partner organizations, friends, and neighbors for a time of fun and celebration. Great activities will be going all day long from 2 pm! We will request a $10 optional donation at the door but no one will be turned away.

This event marks the conclusion of our Tailwind for Tools Campaign. Come enjoy food, live music, screen printing, jewelry making, a raffle, a photo booth, and featured speaker John Greenfield from The Chicago Reader.

Event program

Afternoon Session 2:00pm to 4:30pm:

Partake in Raffle, Prize Wheel, Photo booth, Snacks

2:00pm – 3:00pm: Kids Bike Repair

No prior experience necessary, experienced volunteers will provide guidance.

3:15pm – 4:30pm: Screenprinting!

Bring your own t-shirt or purchase one from The Recyclery. We provide screens and paint.

2:00pm – 4:30pm: Upcycled Bicycle Jewelry

We will enjoy reusing bicycle parts to make jewelry.

Evening Session 5:00pm to 8:30pm:

Partake in Raffle, Prize Wheel, Photo booth, Snacks, Upcycled Bicycle Jewelry Making

5pm – 5:45 pm: “An Update on Chicago’s Sustainable Transportation Scene” by Streetsblog Chicago’s John Greenfield

5:45pm to 6:45pm: Hot Drinks and Mingle

6:45pm – 7:30pm: Live Music by Herbal Remedies

7:30 – 7:45 Raffle prize drawing

7:45 pm – 8:30 pm: Live Music by The People Feel Good Band

Can’t make it?

Consider making an online contribution! We are relying on generous people like you to keep our programs running. We’ve done so much in 2016 and none of that would have been possible without YOU.

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So much gratitude to all of our sponsors!

Food and Drinks:

The Amazing Kale Burger – a local vegan burger joint!

Sol Café – our neighborhood coffee shop!

Raffle Items:

Few Spirits – distillery in Evanston.

Centered Studios – a holistic medicine provider in Rogers Park.

Collective Resource – composting service provider based out of Evanston.

Tirabassi Gallery – a local Chicago artist!

Thai Blossom – a traditional Thai massage and Clinical Shiatsu studio.

Finally Here Salon – hair and beauty studio in Rogers Park.

Musics!

The Herbal Remedies – representing a hippie reawakening movement in which respect for fellow human beings and care for Mother Earth are the keys to living harmoniously and happily. Check out their future shows!

The People Feel Good Band serving up some good time Soul and Jazz.

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Join us for a Halloweeny Critical Mass this Friday

Critical Mass is the last Friday of every month. October 28th is a special ride. It starts at The Daley Plaza at 6pm. We meet at The Recyclery at 4:30 and will travel to the plaza together.

Boo! Come out to “Social Friday.” On October 28 The Recyclery will meet at the shop to participate in Critical Mass. Dress yourself and your bike up in costume and join us for a fun ride. Chicago Critical Mass meets at Daley Plaza on the last Friday of EVERY month. People show up around 5 or 5:30p and the ride takes off after 6pm. The group slowly winds a dozen miles or more. All volunteers, patrons and everyone interested is welcome to ride with us. All the information you need to RSVP is here.

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You are invited: Open House Party, Sunday, January 31st!

tailwind for tools event-01Our fundraising campaign Tailwind For Tools is coming to an end. Thank you to everyone who contributed and if you haven’t yet, you still have a chance (click here to make a contribution)!

We are hosting an open house party Sunday, January 31st. We will start at 2 pm and will stay open till 8 pm. Join us for activities throughout the day including bike-related crafts, silk screen printing (bring your own shirt or apron), light snacks, drinks and more!

Event program:

  • 2:0o pm – doors open
  • 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm – repairing bikes for local kids (no prior bicycle mechanics knowledge necessary)
  • 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm – History of Bicycle – presentation by Matt Ford
  • 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm – Biking in the city? informal discussion, tips and insights
  • 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm – documentary screening: American Revolutionary: The Evolution of Grace Lee Boggs

All day:

  • Ongoing craft station – bike part jewelry making, silk screen printing (bring your own shirt, apron, etc)
  • Snacks and light refreshments
  • Prize wheel
  • Raffle!

Families are welcome, youth under 18 must be accompanied by adult.

Suggested donation – $5

Donations are welcome throughout the event – online, cash, check, you name it 😉

howardlogoAll kale related foods generously donated by The Amazing Kale Burger. Their lunch counter is an all vegan cafe located on Howard street, serving up tasty, healthy, veggie filled burgers and re-imagined brunch favorites.

logo3 Thank you Caribbean American Bakery for donating cocktail patties! Caribbean American Bakery is the producer and reseller of the finest Jamaican Style baked products in the midwest.

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Polkaholics and Chicago Critical Mass at Red Line Tap, Jan 29th

Prize wheel at Polkaholics showThe plan for this last Friday of January (29th) is to lead the Critical Mass ride to the Red Line Tap to see The Polkaholics play. The Polkaholics are a Chicago band that plays a high-speed collision of polka and rock ‘n roll!

It’s an annual tradition for Critical Mass. Polkahlics are a hoot!

We will be there too and are bringing our rad prize wheel! You are warmly invited to join the Critical Mass gathering at 5:30 pm at Daley Plaza, leaving at 6 pm. Or just come straight to Red Line Tap around 7 pm!

Doors open at 7 pm, the band starts around 8 pm and will play three sets. Critical Mass should arrive sometime during the first set.​​

Our good ol’ friend Red Line Tap is at 7006 N Glenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60626

And here’s a music sample:


Hope to see you there , and HAPPY FRIDAY!

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