BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bikes Not Bombs - ECPv6.15.18//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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T143000 DTSTAMP:20260407T031241 CREATED:20250213T190745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T190745Z UID:5627-1743849000-1743863400@bikesnotbombs.org SUMMARY:Fessenden School Bike Drive in Newton [4/5/25] DESCRIPTION:When: Saturday April 5th\, 10:30am to 2:30pm \nWhere: The Fessenden School \n250 Waltham St \nNewton\, MA 02456 \n  \nBikes Not Bombs Bike Drive at The Fessenden School! \nThe Fessenden School is hosting a bike drive on Saturday\, April 5th from 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM. The goal of the event is to engage the School’s Leadership Lab students in a hands-on\, impactful community event. They will help Bikes Not Bombs collect and process donated bikes that we 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 Newton and the surrounding communities are welcome to participate in the Bike Drive! We suggest an optional donation of $40 with every bicycle donated to assist with tools and parts needed for repairs\, as well as transportation costs associated with sending refurbished bikes overseas (which is currently estimated at $10k to $12k to ship one container). All donated bikes are eligible for tax deductions and Bike Not Bombs is a 501(c)3 non-profit. \n  \nQuestions? Contact the BNB bike donations team at bikedonations@bikesnotbombs.org URL:https://bikesnotbombs.org/event/fessenden-school-bike-drive-in-newton-4-5-25/ LOCATION:The Fessenden School\, 250 Waltham St\, Newton\, 02456\, 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:20250412T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T140000 DTSTAMP:20260407T031241 CREATED:20250410T184658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T184658Z UID:5747-1744448400-1744466400@bikesnotbombs.org SUMMARY:Bike Drive at Waltham Zero Waste Event [4/12/25] DESCRIPTION:When: Saturday April 12th\, 9am to 2pm \nWhere: Nipper Maher Park \n65 Dartmouth St \nWaltham\, MA 02453 \n  \nBikes Not Bombs Bike Drive in Waltham! \nThe City of Waltham is hosting a bike drive on Saturday\, April 12th from 9 AM – 2 PM as part of their Zero Waste Day! Bikes Not Bombs will be on site to collect and process donated bikes that we 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 Waltham and the surrounding communities are welcome to participate in the Bike Drive! We suggest an optional donation of $40 with every bicycle donated to assist with tools and parts needed for repairs\, as well as transportation costs associated with sending refurbished bikes overseas (which is currently estimated at $10k to $12k to ship one container). All donated bikes are eligible for tax deductions and Bike Not Bombs is a 501(c)3 non-profit. \n  \nQuestions? Contact the BNB bike donations team at bikedonations@bikesnotbombs.org URL:https://bikesnotbombs.org/event/bike-drive-at-waltham-zero-waste-event-4-12-25/ LOCATION:Nipper Maher Park\, 65 Dartmouth St\, Waltham\, MA\, 02453\, 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:20250416T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T031241 CREATED:20250206T175215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T184132Z UID:5609-1744826400-1744830000@bikesnotbombs.org SUMMARY:Volunteer Orientation: Volunteer Bike Donations Processor [4/16/2025] DESCRIPTION:Join us in processing bike donations that support our mission and help those in need! We are seeking volunteers who are willing to roll up their sleeves and help us process the hundreds of donated bikes we receive each year.  \n Attend this Volunteer Orientation session to learn more about this role and what we’re hoping to accomplish together. \nAt our orientation session\, you will learn about volunteering with BNB\, hear about our programs\, and determine the best match between your skillset and our needs. Following orientation\, you will be able to sign up for volunteer shifts. Shifts will be on Thursdays\, with ocaisonal Saturday events. \nOur first orientation session for this role is on Wednesday April 16th\, 6 to 7pm at Bikes Not Bombs. Click here to register! Sign up as a ‘General Volunteer’ for the Volunteer Orientation shift\, highlighted in yellow. \nRequirements \n\nMust wear closed-toed shoes and have a willingness to get dirty!\nHave basic bike part knowledge\nAttend an orientation\nAttended at least three volunteer nights or one container loading in the past\nComfortable handling / lifting bikes\nComfortable with working in our warehouse and driving around (as a passenger) to pick-ups in the Boston area\n16 and up. Under 18 requires parent or guardian permission.\n\nCommitment \nWe are seeking volunteers who are able to commit to at least two shifts a month\, for at least six months. \nQuestions? \nPlease reach out if this date does not work for you but you are still interested in volunteering with us. Reach out to Julia Karr: julia@bikesnotbombs.org URL:https://bikesnotbombs.org/event/volunteer-orientation-volunteer-bike-donations-4-16-2025/ LOCATION:Bikes Not Bombs\, 284 Amory Street\, Jamaica Plain\, MA\, 02130\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprenticeships,Volunteer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T180000 DTSTAMP:20260407T031241 CREATED:20250423T184627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T185636Z UID:5796-1745510400-1745517600@bikesnotbombs.org SUMMARY:Try an E-Bike in Mattapan! [4/24/2025] DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning more about e-bikes (electric bikes)? As part of the Boston E-Bikes Incentive Program\, in which eligible residents can receive a discount voucher ($800 – $1\,500) towards the purchase of a personal e-bike\, the city is hosting a series of Try-an-E-Bike Events – free and open to the public! \nStop by Mildred Avenue Community Center on Thursday April 24th from 4pm to 6pm to see the e-bikes\, ask questions\, and test-ride e-bikes from Bikes Not Bombs! We’ll be on hand as one of the bike shops participating in the Boston E-Bikes Incentive Program and the statewide Massachusetts E-Bike Voucher Program. This event will also include a showcase of adaptive e-bikes for adults with disabilities who cannot access traditional cycling. Helmets will be provided for attendees testing e-bikes. \nQuestions? Email Boston Bikes at bostonbikes@boston.gov for more info. URL:https://bikesnotbombs.org/event/try-an-e-bike-in-mattapan-4-24-2025/ LOCATION:Mildred Avenue Community Center\, 5 Mildred Ave\, Boston\, MA\, 02126\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bikesnotbombs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/TRY-AN-E-BIKE-EVENT.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T031241 CREATED:20250109T154237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T154237Z UID:5568-1745596800-1745607600@bikesnotbombs.org SUMMARY:Tool Time [4/25/2025] DESCRIPTION:At Tool Time\, our doors are open 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. Stop by anytime between 4 and 7pm on the fourth Friday of the month. \nFor questions or more information\, please reach out to the Director of Community Engagement\, Julia Karr: julia@bikesnotbombs.org \nWhere: Bikes Not Bombs\, 284 Amory St\, Jamaica Plain\, MA 02130 \nWhen: 4 and 7pm on the fourth Friday of the month \nUpcoming 2025 Tool Time Dates: \n\nMay 23\nJune 27\nJuly 25\nAugust 22\nSeptember 26\nOctober 24\nNovember 28 URL:https://bikesnotbombs.org/event/tool-time-4-25-2025/ LOCATION:Bikes Not Bombs\, 284 Amory Street\, Jamaica Plain\, MA\, 02130\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bikesnotbombs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Tool-Time-featured-image-for-website.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T031241 CREATED:20250410T192827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250412T152922Z UID:5752-1745654400-1745668800@bikesnotbombs.org SUMMARY:Bike Drive at Dedham's Recycling Day [4/26/25] DESCRIPTION:When: Saturday April 26th\, 8am to 12pm \nWhere: Dedham Middle School\, 70 Whiting Ave\, Dedham MA 02026 \n  \nBikes Not Bombs Bike Drive in Dedham! \nThe Town of Dedham is hosting a bike drive on Saturday\, April 26th as part of their Recycling Day! Bikes Not Bombs will be on site to collect and process donated bikes that we 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 Dedham and the surrounding communities are welcome to participate in the Bike Drive! We suggest an optional donation of $40 with every bicycle donated to assist with tools and parts needed for repairs\, as well as transportation costs associated with sending refurbished bikes overseas (which is currently estimated at $10k to $12k to ship one container). All donated bikes are eligible for tax deductions and Bike Not Bombs is a 501(c)3 non-profit. \n  \nQuestions? Contact the BNB bike donations team at bikedonations@bikesnotbombs.org URL:https://bikesnotbombs.org/event/bike-drive-at-dedhams-recycling-day-4-26-25/ LOCATION:Dedham Middle School\, 70 Whiting Ave\, Dedham\, MA\, 02026\, 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:20250427T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T031241 CREATED:20250423T185403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T185604Z UID:5803-1745751600-1745758800@bikesnotbombs.org SUMMARY:Try an E-Bike in Roxbury! [4/27/2025] DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning more about e-bikes (electric bikes)? As part of the Boston E-Bikes Incentive Program\, in which eligible residents can receive a discount voucher ($800 – $1\,500) towards the purchase of a personal e-bike\, the city is hosting a series of Try-an-E-Bike Events – free and open to the public! \nStop by Roxbury Community College on Sunday April 27th from 11am to 1pm to see the e-bikes\, ask questions\, and test-ride e-bikes from Bikes Not Bombs! We’ll be on hand as one of the bike shops participating in the Boston E-Bikes Incentive Program and the statewide Massachusetts E-Bike Voucher Program. This event will also include a showcase of adaptive e-bikes for adults with disabilities who cannot access traditional cycling. Helmets will be provided for attendees testing e-bikes. \nQuestions? Email Boston Bikes at bostonbikes@boston.gov for more info. URL:https://bikesnotbombs.org/event/try-an-e-bike-in-roxbury-4-27-2025/ LOCATION:Roxbury Community College\, 190 Cedar St\, Boston\, 02119\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bikesnotbombs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/TRY-AN-E-BIKE-EVENT.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR