BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bikes Not Bombs - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bikesnotbombs.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Bikes Not Bombs REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T170000 DTSTAMP:20260524T140534 CREATED:20240501T213721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T143757Z UID:4749-1714824000-1714842000@bikesnotbombs.org SUMMARY:Chain Reaction @ Wake Up the Earth festival [5/4/24] DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a little TLC? Need your bike adjusted or looked over\, but at a location closer to you? Mark your calendars for our Chain Reaction events and come say hi to us at the Wake Up the Earth festival! \nChain Reaction is Bikes Not Bombs’ hallmark mobile bike repair\, bringing much-needed bike services to our target communities in Boston. Our skilled staff and Youth Apprentices will be on site to offer free bike check-ups\, or what we call the ABC-Q’s. While we can’t offer a full tune-up on the spot\, we offer the following services at no cost: \n\nABCQ’s: making sure your air\, brakes\, chain\, and quick-release are all properly adjusted\nBrake & shifting adjustments\nCleaning & lubricating chains\nBike estimates\nTube swaps and patch kits\nCable swaps (depending on mechanic availability)\nProfessional advice\n\nAdditional dates and locations for 2024 Chain Reaction include: \n\nCity of Boston’s Bike to Work Day Festival\, Friday May 17th\nAt the Dorchester Food Coop: Saturdays May 18th\, June 29th\, July 20th\, August 24th\, and October 5th\nDates for the Mattapan Farmers Market and the East Boston Farmers Market coming soon! URL:https://bikesnotbombs.org/event/chain-reaction-wute-2024/ LOCATION:Stony Brook Field\, Southwest Corridor Park &\, Boylston St\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States CATEGORIES:Chain Reaction ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bikesnotbombs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/WUTE-poster-2024-jpeg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T190000 DTSTAMP:20260524T140534 CREATED:20240326T173621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T173621Z UID:4560-1715356800-1715367600@bikesnotbombs.org SUMMARY:Tool Time at Jamaica Plain Hub [5/10/2024] DESCRIPTION:  \nEvery second Friday at the Bikes Not Bombs Hub in Jamaica Plain and every fourth Friday at the Roxbury Hub\, our doors are open from 4-7 PM to anyone who wants to work on their bicycle\, use our tools\, or get more familiar with bicycle components. \nBikes Not Bombs’ trained Youth Mechanics will be able to assist any Tool Time participants during this time. No experience is necessary! We welcome anybody who wishes to explore their curiosity in how tools and bicycle components interact. You bring the bike and the supplies\, we have the tools and the space. \nFor questions or more information\, please reach out to Bikes Not Bombs Youth Organizer\, Montell Khaldi (montell@bikesnotbombs.org). \nJamaica Plain Hub: 284 Amory St\, Jamaica Plain\, MA 02130 \nRoxbury Hub: 520B Dudley St\, Roxbury\, MA 02119 \n  \nUpcoming 2024 Tool Time Dates: \n\nMay 10 (Jamaica Plain Hub)\nMay 24 (Roxbury Hub)\nJune 14 (Jamaica Plain Hub)\nJune 28 (Roxbury Hub)\nJuly 12 (Jamaica Plain Hub)\nJuly 26 (Roxbury Hub)\nAugust 9 (Jamaica Plain Hub)\nAugust 23 (Roxbury Hub)\nSeptember 27 (Roxbury Hub)\nOctober 11 (Jamaica Plain Hub)\nOctober 25 (Roxbury Hub)\nNovember 8 (Jamaica Plain Hub)\nNovember 22 (Roxbury Hub)\nDecember 13 (Jamaica Plain Hub) URL:https://bikesnotbombs.org/event/tool-time-at-jamaica-plain-hub-5-10-2024/ LOCATION:Bikes Not Bombs\, 284 Amory Street\, Jamaica Plain\, MA\, 02130\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bikesnotbombs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Tool-Time-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T130000 DTSTAMP:20260524T140534 CREATED:20240429T120108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T153843Z UID:4719-1715425200-1715432400@bikesnotbombs.org SUMMARY:Unity in Community Ride: Feeding Justice [5/11/24] DESCRIPTION:Feeding Justice: Food Access & Nutrition \nJoin Bikes Not Bombs on our second Unity in Community Ride of the 2024 season on Saturday May 11th. \nLearn about the intersection of mobility\, food access\, and health on this 8 mile ride! We recommend that riders be comfortable with riding in city streets for a portion of the route. Ride pace is family & beginner-friendly! \nNeed a bike? The closest Bluebikes station is a 5 minute walk from BNB\, opposite the Stony Brook MBTA station. Details to come regarding codes for free day passes! \nDetails: \n\n11:00am meet at Bikes Not Bombs\n11:30am ride departure\n12:45pm to 1:00pm: expected ride end time\, finishing the ride where we started at Bikes Not Bombs.\n\nQuestions? Reach out to Montell Khaldi montell@bikesnotbombs.org URL:https://bikesnotbombs.org/event/unity-in-community-ride-feeding-justice-5-11-24/ LOCATION:Bikes Not Bombs\, 284 Amory Street\, Jamaica Plain\, MA\, 02130\, United States CATEGORIES:Bike Rides ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bikesnotbombs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/May-English.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T090000 DTSTAMP:20260524T140534 CREATED:20240419T204430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T011234Z UID:4675-1715929200-1715936400@bikesnotbombs.org SUMMARY:Boston Bike to Work Day Festival [5/17/2024] DESCRIPTION:2023 Bike to Work Day. Photo by StreetsblogMASS \nJoin us at the annual Bike to Work Day Festival in Boston! \nCheck out the list of neighborhood convoys and ride downtown with your neighbors! On Bike to Work Day\, you can join a bike commuter neighborhood-based group ride from one of dozens of locations throughout the Boston metro area. Guided group rides with experienced ride leaders will follow a fixed schedule and route and finish together in Downtown Boston. \nOnce arriving at City Hall Plaza for the Festival\, socialize with fellow riders\, grab some free breakfast snacks and coffee\, and stop by the Bikes Not Bombs tent for free bike repair! \nRegister now! The event is free\, but registration helps us to know you’re coming. Registration will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday\, May 15 URL:https://bikesnotbombs.org/event/bike-to-work-day-5-17-24/ LOCATION:City Hall Plaza\, 1 CITY HALL SQUARE\, Boston\, MA\, 02201\, United States CATEGORIES:Bike Rides ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bikesnotbombs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2023-bike-to-work-day-city-hall-plaza.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T110000 DTSTAMP:20260524T140534 CREATED:20240429T195924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T205124Z UID:4733-1716026400-1716030000@bikesnotbombs.org SUMMARY:Everyday Revolutions Tour @ BNB [5/18/2024] DESCRIPTION:Stop by one of our monthly site visits: Everyday Revolution Tours! \nDuring the tour\, you will learn about our vision and our programs\, and have the opportunity to meet with some of our Youth Apprentices and staff members. We are confident that by seeing our community’s work in action\, you will understand the important role you can play in helping us promote social change with our bikes. \nDon’t hesitate\, sign up and join our next tour scheduled for Saturday May 18th from 10am to 11am at Bikes Not Bombs. \nOther dates for 2024 are Saturdays 6/29\, 7/27\, 8/17\, 9/28\, 10/19\, and 11/23\, scheduled from 10am to 11am. URL:https://bikesnotbombs.org/event/everyday-revolutions-tour-bnb-5-18-2024/ LOCATION:Bikes Not Bombs\, 284 Amory Street\, Jamaica Plain\, MA\, 02130\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bikesnotbombs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ERT-5-18.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T140000 DTSTAMP:20260524T140534 CREATED:20240419T162158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T162158Z UID:4672-1716026400-1716040800@bikesnotbombs.org SUMMARY:Littleton Bike Drive [5/18/24] DESCRIPTION:When: Saturday May 18th\, 10:00am to 2:00pm \nWhere: Littleton Middle School \n55 Russell St \nLittleton\, MA 01460 \n  \nBikes Not Bombs Bike Drive at Littleton Zero Waste Day! \nThe Littleton High School’s Environmental Club is hosting a bike drive at their Zero Waste Day on Saturday\, May 18th from 10 AM – 2 PM at Littleton Middle School. The goal of the event is to help collect and repurpose bikes that Bikes Not Bombs will use in local programming and for shipment to our international partners in the Global South. \nPlease review our bike donation guidelines here for details on what we do and do not accept. \nAnyone from Littleton and the surrounding communities are welcome to participate in the Bike Drive! We suggest an optional donation of $20 with every bicycle donated to assist with tools and parts needed for repairs\, as well as transportation costs associated with sending refurbished bikes overseas. All donated bikes are eligible for tax deductions and Bike Not Bombs is a 501(c)3 non-profit. \n  \nQuestions? Contact Sam Archer at sama@bikesnotbombs.org URL:https://bikesnotbombs.org/event/littleton-bike-drive-5-18-24/ LOCATION:Littleton Middle School\, 55 Russell St\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Bike Drives ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bikesnotbombs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/06-25Beverly-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T130000 DTSTAMP:20260524T140534 CREATED:20240426T214619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T214619Z UID:4709-1716030000-1716037200@bikesnotbombs.org SUMMARY:Chain Reaction @ Dorchester Food Co-op [5/18/24] DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a little TLC? Need your bike adjusted or looked over\, but at a location closer to you? Mark your calendars for our Chain Reaction events! \nChain Reaction is Bikes Not Bombs’ hallmark mobile bike repair\, bringing much-needed bike services to our target communities in Boston. Our skilled staff and Youth Apprentices will be on site to offer free bike check-ups\, or what we call the ABC-Q’s. While we can’t offer a full tune-up on the spot\, we offer the following services at no cost: \n\nABCQ’s: making sure your air\, brakes\, chain\, and quick-release are all properly adjusted\nBrake & shifting adjustments\nCleaning & lubricating chains\nBike estimates\nTube swaps and patch kits\nCable swaps (depending on mechanic availability)\nProfessional advice\n\nAdditional dates for 2024 Chain Reaction at the Dorchester Food Coop: \n\nSaturday June 29th\nSaturday July 20th\nSaturday August 24th\nSaturday October 5th URL:https://bikesnotbombs.org/event/chain-reaction-dfc-5-18-24/ LOCATION:Dorchester Food Co-op\, 195 Bowdoin St\, Boston\, 02122\, United States CATEGORIES:Chain Reaction ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bikesnotbombs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Chain-Reaction-Instagram.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T150000 DTSTAMP:20260524T140534 CREATED:20240503T174153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T174449Z UID:4769-1716037200-1716044400@bikesnotbombs.org SUMMARY:Green Living Tour [5/18/24] DESCRIPTION:Green Living Tour – where our community can come see what your neighbors and neighborhood businesses are doing to GO GREEN! There will be maps for a Self-Guided tour to visit homes\, businesses and pop-up sites throughout Jamaica Plain to see and learn ways to “green” your living. Details about financial incentives will be provided. Green items range from no cost tips to higher cost improvements\, both for renters\, home owners and consumers. URL:https://bikesnotbombs.org/event/green-living-tour-5-18-24/ LOCATION:Lot in front of Curtis Hall Community Center\, 20 South St\, Jamaica Plain\, MA 02130\, Lot in front of Curtis Hall Community Center\, 20 South St\, Jamaica Plain\, MA\, 02130\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bikesnotbombs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Living-Tour-2024-Urban-Garden.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240524T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240524T190000 DTSTAMP:20260524T140534 CREATED:20240326T173735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T173735Z UID:4561-1716566400-1716577200@bikesnotbombs.org SUMMARY:Tool Time at Roxbury Hub [5/24/2024] DESCRIPTION:  \nEvery second Friday at the Bikes Not Bombs Hub in Jamaica Plain and every fourth Friday at the Roxbury Hub\, our doors are open from 4-7 PM to anyone who wants to work on their bicycle\, use our tools\, or get more familiar with bicycle components. \nBikes Not Bombs’ trained Youth Mechanics will be able to assist any Tool Time participants during this time. No experience is necessary! We welcome anybody who wishes to explore their curiosity in how tools and bicycle components interact. You bring the bike and the supplies\, we have the tools and the space. \nFor questions or more information\, please reach out to Bikes Not Bombs Youth Organizer\, Montell Khaldi (montell@bikesnotbombs.org). \nJamaica Plain Hub: 284 Amory St\, Jamaica Plain\, MA 02130 \nRoxbury Hub: 520B Dudley St\, Roxbury\, MA 02119 \n  \nUpcoming 2024 Tool Time Dates: \n\nMay 24 (Roxbury Hub)\nJune 14 (Jamaica Plain Hub)\nJune 28 (Roxbury Hub)\nJuly 12 (Jamaica Plain Hub)\nJuly 26 (Roxbury Hub)\nAugust 9 (Jamaica Plain Hub)\nAugust 23 (Roxbury Hub)\nSeptember 27 (Roxbury Hub)\nOctober 11 (Jamaica Plain Hub)\nOctober 25 (Roxbury Hub)\nNovember 8 (Jamaica Plain Hub)\nNovember 22 (Roxbury Hub)\nDecember 13 (Jamaica Plain Hub) URL:https://bikesnotbombs.org/event/tool-time-at-roxbury-hub-5-24-2024/ LOCATION:Bikes Not Bombs Roxbury Hub\, 520B Dudley St\, Roxbury\, 02119\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bikesnotbombs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Tool-Time-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T130000 DTSTAMP:20260524T140534 CREATED:20240429T191321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T195303Z UID:4723-1716625800-1716642000@bikesnotbombs.org SUMMARY:CargoB Demo @ BNB [5/25/2024] DESCRIPTION:  \nCurious about electric cargo bikes? Interested in using them\, but not ready to buy one of your own? Check out CargoB at Bikes Not Bombs on Saturday May 25th! Stop by anytime between 8:30am and 1pm to check out the fleet for yourself and learn more in person. Free iced coffee will be provided by Ula Cafe! \nCargoB is bringing electric cargo bike share to Boston\, with Bikes Not Bombs as their official fleet service provider.  You can learn more about their launch and how to be a customer by downloading their app\, (available for apple/ android) or following them on Instagram. URL:https://bikesnotbombs.org/event/cargob-demo-bnb-5-25-2024/ LOCATION:Bikes Not Bombs\, 284 Amory Street\, Jamaica Plain\, MA\, 02130\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bikesnotbombs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ENews-blurb-for-test-event-5-25-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T190000 DTSTAMP:20260524T140534 CREATED:20240524T194804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T194918Z UID:4812-1717171200-1717182000@bikesnotbombs.org SUMMARY:Tool Time at Jamaica Plain Hub [5/31/2024] DESCRIPTION:  \nEvery second Friday at the Bikes Not Bombs Hub in Jamaica Plain and every fourth Friday at the Roxbury Hub\, our doors are open from 4-7 PM to anyone who wants to work on their bicycle\, use our tools\, or get more familiar with bicycle components. \nBikes Not Bombs’ trained Youth Mechanics will be able to assist any Tool Time participants during this time. No experience is necessary! We welcome anybody who wishes to explore their curiosity in how tools and bicycle components interact. You bring the bike and the supplies\, we have the tools and the space. \nFor questions or more information\, please reach out to Bikes Not Bombs Youth Organizer\, Montell Khaldi (montell@bikesnotbombs.org). \nJamaica Plain Hub: 284 Amory St\, Jamaica Plain\, MA 02130 \nRoxbury Hub: 520B Dudley St\, Roxbury\, MA 02119 \n  \nUpcoming 2024 Tool Time Dates: \n\nMay 31 (Jamaica Plain Hub)\nJune 28 (Roxbury Hub)\nJuly 12 (Jamaica Plain Hub)\nJuly 26 (Roxbury Hub)\nAugust 9 (Jamaica Plain Hub)\nAugust 23 (Roxbury Hub)\nSeptember 27 (Roxbury Hub)\nOctober 11 (Jamaica Plain Hub)\nOctober 25 (Roxbury Hub)\nNovember 8 (Jamaica Plain Hub)\nNovember 22 (Roxbury Hub)\nDecember 13 (Jamaica Plain Hub) URL:https://bikesnotbombs.org/event/tool-time-at-jamaica-plain-hub-5-31-2024/ LOCATION:Bikes Not Bombs\, 284 Amory Street\, Jamaica Plain\, MA\, 02130\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bikesnotbombs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tool-Time-Social-Media.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR