July Shop Schedule is as follows:
Sundays: July 14, 21, and 28 – Noon to 4 PM (Shop closed on July 7)
Tuesdays: July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 – Shop open 7 PM to 9 PM
Thursdays: July 11, 18, and 25 – Shop open 7 PM to 9 PM (Shop closed July 4)
We are in the middle of our great remodeling adventure. The drop ceiling is gone, the parts have been relocated, new repair stations have been added, and the contents of the sale bike and wheel garages have been combined into one larger sale garage. We have also relocated large items (baskets, fenders, handlebars, etc.) to this garage. We also have some of the walls painted in the new shop colors. On Friday, July 5 and Saturday, July 6, we will be working long hours to patch and paint the ceiling. Time permitting, we will install shelving in the bathroom, paint walls in our food service area, and fix up the used display case which will eventually replace the front desk. If you like this sort of work, you are welcome to come to the shop and volunteer your talents. We provide food and drink.
We have conducted two classes for Downtown Congregations to End Homelessness, and they also conducted a bike drive to replace their dwindling stock. Our bicycle giveaway count for 2013 is up to 192. We just passed the 700 mark in “likes” for our Facebook page. Sales have kept pace with expenses. We also will have a coupon in the Reuse Coupon Book that will come out this fall. In short, this year is shaping up to be a success.
We always want to acknowledge our wonderful volunteers. Without them, we could not accomplish much. A special shoutout to Kendra, Tom R., Marie, Tom Y., Bill, Anne, Tom L., and Scott. Next time you are in the neighborhood, stop by our shop and meet some of these great people. You will come away inspired.