Looking for a fun way to support the Sac Bike Kitchen? Here it is: Dad’s Kitchen/New Belgium Pint Night! Wednesday, December 7th from 6pm-9pm. Featuring Snow Day Winter and 1554 Black IPA. Portions of event proceeds go to the Sacramento Bicycle Kitchen. If you like the idea of drinking good beer and helping out your local nonprofit bike shop, head over to Dad’s Kitchen at 2968 Freeport Blvd. on Wednesday night. See you there!
Dad’s Kitchen/New Belgium Pint Night – Wednesday, Dec. 7, 6-9pm
Posted in Events, Fundraiser.
– December 3, 2011
Thanksgiving Week hours
Like so many other organizations, we’re shutting down for most of Thanksgiving week. But first, we’ve got a few words of thanks to offer.
- First, we’d all like to give thanks to Paul, who will be graciously running our Tuesday shift on November 22nd.
- Second, we’d like to give thanks to Vince and the crew behind the Appetite Enhancement Ride, providing the usual scads of food, libations, jams, bikes, camaraderie, and all-around awesomeness at the California Auto Museum on Thanksgiving morning, November 24th.
- Third, we’d like to give thanks to Mel for opening the shop for our normal Saturday shift on November 27th.
And of course, we’d like to give thanks to all of the volunteers, customers, and donors who have supported us over the last five years and counting. It’s very humbling to be a part of such a wonderful organization and bring such a unique service such a grateful community.
SBK Thanksgiving Week Hours:
Tuesday, Nov 22: Open 6pm – 9pm
Wednesday, Nov 23: Closed
Thursday, Nov 24: Closed
Friday, Nov 25 (day shift): Closed
Saturday, Nov 26: Open Noon – 4pm
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– November 18, 2011
Shop CLOSED – Thursday, November 17th
A reminder that the shop will be CLOSED this Thursday, November 17th for our monthly SBK ride. Come join us for a fun little ride around town. The ride leaves from the shop at 6:00 PM, and like a true collective, we’ll hammer out the destination when we all assemble. Bring a working bike (’cause we ain’t doin’ no wrenching), lights, and a fun attitude. We will be open for business as usual Friday from 10am – 2pm.
Posted in Uncategorized.
– November 14, 2011
SBKids/Family Night CANCELED – November 11, 2011
Unfortunately, we will not be able to open up the shop for Family Night this Friday. We apologize for any inconvenience and will be back on schedule next Friday, November 18th.
-SBK
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– November 8, 2011
Movember News
It’s shaping up to be a wonderful November for those of us who love getting around on two wheels (and a lovely Movember for those of us with ambitions of facial hair). While the weather’s turning from perfect riding weather to merely good riding weather, there’s plenty going on at the Bike Kitchen –and around town — to keep you in high spirits.
SBK Events
First, the cooler weather is inspiring even those of us who bike through fog and flood to take a break and spend some time indoors. This means SBK’s public classes are rolling right along. If you’re a prospective rider looking for tips on how to find a good bike on the Internet, a cyclist looking to start fixing your own flats, or an experienced roadie looking to repack your hub bearings, we’ve got the classes for you! We’ve covered them here before, so check http://sacbikekitchen.org/2011/10/upcoming-classes/ for dates, details, and registration instructions.
Our monthly Shift Rides are chugging along, too. This month, one of our Thursday shifts goes on the chopping block. So Thursday, November 17th, come join us on a fun little ride from our shop. The ride leaves at 6:00 PM, and like a true collective, we’ll hammer out the destination when we all assemble. Bring a working bike (’cause we ain’t doin’ no wrenching), lights, and a fun attitude.
Other Events
Looking beyond our ivy-covered walls, the do-goodniks at the Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates are hosting VeloBall, their 20th anniversary party, on Saturday, November 19th, featuring a live auction, silent auction, bar, music, dancing, dinner, and a raging good time. Check SABA’s web page at http://sacbike.org/veloball/ for tickets. Word on the street is that they need volunteers to help with the event, too; if you’ve got a hand to lend, volunteer coordinator Larry Robinson will put it to use.
And of course, cooler weather means we can finally start digging that moth-eaten wool out of our closets and start getting ready for the Sacramento Tweed Ride, on Sunday, November 13. Rick Houston’s providing pretty frequent updates over at http://sactotweed.blogspot.com/, including the just-posted ride route, a slick poster, and a tie-in with next year’s NAHBS.
More SBK Events
If you still want your SBK fix, your favorites are still around. We’re happily hosting our third Bicyclette! on Monday, November 21 at 6:00 PM. This is a special shop shift open to all women, transgender, queer, femmes, and anyone else who has had gender bias, homophobia, or transphobia impede them from participating in bicycle mechanics.
And, of course, SBK Second Saturday this year is bringing in the big guns; we haven’t had some heavy rock ‘n’ roll in a while, so on November 12th, we’re bringing in 50 Watt Heavy to shake our walls and frighten our neighbors, after an acoustic set from Sherman Baker and an acoustic/rock ‘n’ roll set from Blame the Bishop. All with the same delicious beer you’ve come to expect from us for the last three years.
We’ll also be closed for Thanksgiving, but chances are you’ll see most of the usual suspects out at the Appetite Enhancement Ride.
Finally, a special congratulations to Core volunteers Doug and Emjay. After years of helping us keep our shop going, we’re pleased as punch to be able to host their wedding this November, as well. All of us around here wish you two all the best. Now, we just need to find them a nice tandem…
Posted in Announcements, Classes, Events, Uncategorized.
– November 1, 2011
