Showing posts with label Neighborhood Bike Works. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Neighborhood Bike Works. Show all posts

Friday, May 16, 2008

Neighborhood Bike Works

Come out to decorate a 4-person bike sculpture on your Half-Day!!!

What? Help design bike sculptures
Day? Friday, May 16th 2008
Time? 12:30pm to 4:30pm
Where? 3916 Locust Walk, Philadelphia, PA 19104
(Located Inside of St. Mary’s Church on the U. Penn Campus)

Volunteers will help design bike sculptures on a 4-person bicycle that will be used in the 2nd Annual Kinetic Sculpture Derby (KKSD) – a parade celebrating art and human powered transit! Volunteers will have the option to stay until 6pm to assist with the NBW after-school program

Neighborhood Bike Works (NBW) is a nonprofit educational organization in West Philadelphia that seeks to increase opportunities for youth through bicycling. By completing a series of classes and fixing up used bikes donated by the community, students can earn a bike for themselves with a helmet and a lock. In addition to providing a positive activity for young people NBW introduces them to the fun, the health benefits, and the freedom that come with cycling in the city.

For more information on day of project, please call Genisha Wallace at (267) 357-2981

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DIRECTIONS
Septa:
Market-Frankford El (blue line) to the 40th Street Stop. From the corner of 40th Street and Market Street, walk south to Locust Street (located one block past Walnut Street). Turn left onto Locust Walk and walk to the big church – St. Mary’s – located on the right. The NBW entrance is located behind the church. Ring the bell for entrance by squeezing the brake lever on the bike handle by the door.

Note: Locust Street dead ends onto 40th street and continues as a path called Locust Walk leading through the U. Penn campus.

Broad Street Subway (orange line) to City Hall stop and transfer (free) onto the Market-Frankford El and follow directions above to NBW.

Buses 21, 30, 40, and 42 also service this area.
SEPTA: (215.580.7800) http://www.septa.org/

Driving:
From 76:
· Take I-76 EAST towards Central Phila. Take Exit #342/Girard Ave/Phila Zoo (US 13). Turn RIGHT onto W Girard Ave (US 30). Turn LEFT onto N 40th Street and travel for about 1.5 miles. Drive one block past Walnut Street to Locust Street. Locust Street dead ends onto 40th Street and becomes Locust Walk. Walk LEFT onto Locust Walk.
· Walk on U. Penn Campus towards St. Mary’s Church on Locust Walk. St. Mary’s Church will be on the right facing Locust Walk (Cars cannot drive on Locust Walk). The NBW entrance is behind the church. Ring the Bell by squeezing the brake lever on the bike handle on the side of the entrance.

Saturday, March 15, 2008

BwB SPRING BREAK SERVICE WEEK

Join the Building with Books Youth Advisory Council, and high school students like you to make a positive difference over Spring Break!

Register TODAY to become part of a team making a difference in Philadelphia!!!

Email oakanbi@buildingwithbooks.org to get a registration packet!

REGISTRATION PACKET Due March 7th!

The BwB Youth Advisory Council members have planned 4 days of service projects that will culminate in an overnight service trip in Philadelphia!

Projects include dismantling and sorting bike parts with Neighborhood Bike Works, a day of activities in the park with the children of Jane Addams Place Shelter, the ever-popular underwear drive to benefit the homeless, and more! Members that attend 3 full days of projects will receive a BwB gift and a 50% refund on the fee for the overnight service trip – so bring your friends and lets have a great week serving our community! Members who participate in all of the activities will earn more than 30 hours of service while making new friends and lasting memories!


Schedule
*Subject to change

Saturday March 15th:
Neighborhood Bike Works
Philly Aids Thrift

Monday March 17th:

Park Day w/Jane Addams Place

Tuesday March 18th:

Achieve Ability

Wednesday March 19th:
Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission
Underwear Drive at Gallery

Friday March 20th – Saturday March 21st:
Service Overnight Trip
at Chamounix Mansion in Fairmount Park!

For more information, please contact:
Building with Books
215.772.2955
oakanbi@buildingwithbooks.org

Saturday, November 17, 2007

Neighborhood Bike Works

SHAPE UP THE SHOP DAY!!!
DAY: Saturday, November 17th
TIME: 9:30am to 2:00pm
PLACE: Neighborhood Bike Works, 3916 Locust Walk, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (Located Inside of St. Mary's Church on the U. Penn Campus)

WHAT: Shape up the Shop day! Volunteers will strip bicycles, sort parts, and help clean the bike shop!

Neighborhood Bike Works (NBW) is a nonprofit educational organization in West Philadelphia that seeks to increase opportunities for youth through bicycling. By completing a series of classes and fixing up used bikes donated by the community, students can earn a bike for themselves with a helmet and a lock. In addition to providing a positive activity for young people NBW introduces them to the fun, the health benefits, and the freedom that come with cycling in the city.

Notes: Dress for Mess! Dress in Layers!!

For more information, please call Olanike Akanbi at 215.772.2955 (office) or 859.536.7700 (cell-day of)

DIRECTIONS:
Septa:

Market -Frankford El (blue line) to the 40th Street Stop. From the corner of 40th Street and Market Street, walk south to Locust Street (located one block past Walnut Street). Turn LEFT onto Locust Walk and walk to the big church - St. Mary's- located on the right. The NBW entrance is located behind the church. Ring the bell for entrance by squeezing the brake lever on the bike handle by the door.

NOTE: Locust Street dead ends onto 40th street and continues as a path called Locust Walk leading through the U. Penn campus.

Broad Street Subway (Orange Line) to City Hall stop and transfer (free) onto the Market-Frankford El and follow directions above to NBW.

Buses 21,30,40, and 42 also service this area.

SEPTA: 215.580.7800 or www.septa.org

DRIVING:
From 76:
* Take I-76 EAST towards Central Phila. Take Exit #342/Girard Ave/Phila Zoo (US 13). Turn RIGHT onto W Girard Ave (US 30). Turn LEFT onto N 40th Street and travel for about 1.5 miles. Drive one block past Walnut Street to Locust Street. Locust Street dead ends onto 40th Street and becomes Locust Walk. Walk LEFT onto Locust Walk.

* Walk on U. Penn Campus towards St. Mary's Church on Locust Walk. St. Mary's Church will be on the RIGHT facing Locust Walk (Cars cannot drive on Locust Walk). The NBW entrance is behind the church. Ring the Bell by squeezing the brake lever on the bike handle on the side of the entrance.

Saturday, September 29, 2007

Saturday Service

NEIGHBORHOOD BIKE WORKS

DAY: Saturday, September 29th
TIME: 12pm – 3pm
PLACE:3916 Locust Walk, Philadelphia, PA 19104
(Located inside St. Mary’s Church on the U.Penn campus)
PHONE: 215-386-0316

Neighborhood Bike Works (NBW) is a nonprofit educational organization in West Philadelphia that seeks to increase opportunities for youth through bicycling. By completing a series of classes and fixing up used bikes donated by the community, students can earn a bike for themselves with a helmet and a lock. In addition to providing a positive activity for young people NBW introduces them to the fun, the health benefits, and the freedom that come with cycling in the city.

As a volunteer you will…
Help with “Clean Up Day” by dismantling and organizing bike parts in the bike shop!

PLEASE NOTE
· Dress for Mess!!
· Pack lunch

FOR MORE INFO CONTACT:
Olanike Akanbi Elizabeth Victor Joanna Lautenberger
215-772-2955 215-772-2943 215-772-2957


DIRECTIONS
3916 Locust Walk
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-386-0316
(Located inside St. Mary’s Church on the U.Penn campus)

Directions from I-76:
· Take I-76 EAST towards Central Phila OR I-76 West towards Schuykill Expwy North
· Take Exit #346B onto S. University Avenue (If coming from 76-West, you must take exit #346B onto 34th street and then turn LEFT onto S. University Avenue)
· S. University Avenue becomes 38th Street (US-13)
· Turn LEFT onto Walnut Street
· St. Mary’s Church will be on the LEFT on the U. Penn Campus facing Locust Walk (Cars cannot drive on Locust Walk). Walk on U. Penn Campus towards St. Mary’s Church on Locust Walk. The NBW entrance is behind the church. Ring the Bell by squeezing the brake lever on the bike handle on the side of the entrance.

Directions from Center City:
· Take Market Street towards West Philadelphia
· Turn LEFT onto 38th Street. Turn RIGHT onto Walnut Street
· St. Mary’s Church will be on the LEFT on the U. Penn Campus facing Locust Walk (Cars cannot drive on Locust Walk). Walk on U. Penn Campus towards St. Mary’s Church on Locust Walk. The NBW entrance is behind the church. Ring the Bell by squeezing the brake lever on the bike handle on the side of the entrance.

Septa Directions:
· Take the MFL Subway going towards West Philadelphia
· Get off at the 40th Street Stop. This would place you at 40th and Market Street
· Walk over to Walnut Street and then down to 38th Street.
· Bus 21, 30, 40, & 42 also go there.

Call SEPTA at 215-580-7800 to get more directions.