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2010 Kids Holiday Bike Give-Away #boulder from Community Bike Share; story and video
Dec 12th
The Kids’ Holiday Bike Giveaway is simple- all year Community Cycles takes in donated kids ’ bikes and puts them in a storage space. Starting in early December, we host “work nights” and volunteer mechanics work to get the kids’ bikes ride ready. When the day comes, we move the bikes over to Indoor Cycling. Meanwhile, we have been reaching out to the community in December to let needy families know that they can come get a free bike for their kids for the holidays.
Once the big day comes and the bikes are all ready to go, families line up at the door and get a number. There is a waiting area where refreshments are provided, and when their number is called, families come and select their bike(s). Kids do a test ride and get a final safety check on the bike and are ready to go!
To get one of 300 refurbished bikes
The parent or guardian of a child 10 and under must bring the following on the day of the event:
Each child’s most recent report card or birth certificate. There is a suggested donation of $25 per bicycle.
We will accept a birth certificate in lieu of report card for children not yet school-aged. If you have neither, a $25 fee will apply for each bike chosen.
How can you help
Donate Old Bikes
Each year we give away about 300 bikes all of which have been donated to Community Cycles. If you have unused bikes please drop them by our shop BEFORE the event during open hours.
http://CommunityCycles.org/location.html
Sponsor a child for as little as $25
As a sponsor of a child’s bike you are contributing towards the fees necessary to clean up a bike, install new parts, and make a bike safe for a child to begin riding right away. Your contributions, sent directly to Community Cycles are 100% tax deductible.
Sponsor a childs bike today for $25
Sponsor a Happy Holidays for a Family $100
Sponsor a family to help with new bikes for every kid in a family. Most families who attend the event have 3-5 children (or more!). Help contribute to happy smiles all round. Your contributions, sent directly to Community Cycles are 100% tax deductible. Suggested Minimum Donation $100 (of course you can always give more!)
Sponsor a family of bikes for $100
Join the movement: Become a CC Member
Become a member of Community Cycles to help keep our programs free to those who need them. We strive to offer many options for people of all ages and income levels in our community. Our goal is to get more people on bikes, riding safely, able to maintain and repair their own bike, and promote the sustainable use of bikes for transportation. We simply cannot do it without your support. Your contributions to Community Cycles are 100% tax deductible.
Become a Community Cycles member/supporter today
Volunteer Your Time!
We have many options available for volunteer help. Bring a friend, your family, coworkers, your sweetie! Anybody can help regardless of bike mechanical experience. We have options to use your skills – signup for a volunteer time and we’ll help make sure it is a fun experience. The families in our community will truly appreciate any time you can share.
VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME – SPREAD THE JOY OF CYCLING
Videos wanted from Boulder county non-profits for TV special
Nov 18th

We will also host your video on our Boulder County Non-Profit TV Channel on line. If your non-profit has a video send it to us here and we will help publicize your needs. If you don’t have a video and need one, we will make your non profit a video for free. yes. That’s right free. It will be a 1 minute straight forward video.
‘Catching Your Future’ college fair set for Nov. 13
Nov 3rd
What: Catching Your Future college fair
When: Saturday, Nov. 13, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Where: Front Range Community College, 2121 Miller Drive, Longmont
The fair offers five workshops for families, all of which will be presented in English and Spanish:
• Funding Your Future, assistance with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and scholarship opportunities
• Take Action Now, learn about concurrent enrollment opportunities
• Making Your Statement, help in writing scholarship essays
• Paving Your Way to College, educating students about civic engagement and the importance of volunteering
• College for All Students, nontraditional pathways and opportunities for college
Participants attending a minimum of three workshops will be eligible to win prizes, including Netbooks, iPods, and scholarships totaling more than $2,000.
SOURCE: BOULDER COUNTY NEWS RELEASE
Local colleges and universities will participate, including Colorado, Colorado State, Mesa State, Northern Colorado, Regis and more. Families can also visit with local agencies that support students in reaching their educational goals.
The fair is organized by Sharing Achievement For Student Success in Education, a student-led organization whose focus is to help Boulder County’s low-income, minority, and first-generation students achieve their goals for higher education.
Last year’s fair reached more than 250 county families and awarded more than $3,000 in scholarships.