Feb
20
2012
North Shop Renovations - volunteers needed
Posted by Alex H
Monday February 20, 2012 - Monday April 30, 2012
Begins: 4:11 pm
BikeWorks North is under construction. Drop by during public renovation hours to help out!
Beginning February 20 and continuing until April, the BikeWorks Coordinator will be hosting volunteer renovation hours as follows:
- Mondays 1pm-8pm
- Tuesdays 5pm-9pm
- Thursdays 1pm-8pm
No experience is necessary to help out, but please bring your own personal safety equipment (close-toe shoes, gloves, etc.). Some tasks require experience or professional skill and we are looking for volunteers who can do:
- minor electrical work
- minor plumbing work
- chain-link fence installation (secured to asphalt)
- graphic design of shop signage
- locksmith for consulting purposes and potential installation of electronic lock
Renovation Wish List
As a small not-for-profit, EBC is seeking donations of materials and equipment for the construction of BikeWorks North. As we do not have charitable status, we are unable to issue tax receipts. Please contact us with details or potential contacts! Your support is greatly appreciated!
Construction Supplies:
- lumber (2x4, 2x6, 2x8 and 4x4)plywood
- plywood (any thickness)
- chipboard (any thickness)
- nails & screws
- floor paint stripper
- chain and metal cable
- bathroom sink/sink counter
- small door (less than 6’6” tall)
- baseboards/door & window moulding
Equipment Temporarily Needed for Setup (borrow):
- table saw
- mitre saw/cut-off saw
- power sander
Equipment for Shop Use (donate):
- air compressor and hose
- extension cords
- pegboard and pegboard hooks
- large tool chest
- parts storage cabinets
- desk, office chairs, utility/book shelves, etc.
- computers, flat screen monitors, laser printer, etc.
- microwave, small fridge, kitchen cabinets, etc.
- strong shelving
- misc. hand tools (metric wrenches, hex keys, hammers, pliers, etc.)
- misc. power tools (drills, grinders, drill press, etc.)
Event Location: BikeWorks North, 9305 111 Ave (entrance via side parking lot)
Contact for More Info: For more info or questions, email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Event webpage/website: http://edmontonbikes.ca/
BikeWorks South Hours:
(effective May 2, 2012)
Monday: 6pm - 9pm
Tuesday: closed (reserved for bike building, 6pm - 9pm)
Wednesday: 2pm - 8pm
Thursday: 6pm - 9pm
Friday: closed
Saturday: 1pm - 5pm
Sunday: 1pm - 5pm
1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays of the month reserved for Women and Transgendered persons only, 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month open to the general public
BikeWorks North Hours:
Throughout May, BikeWorks North will be operating in limited capacity as we continue renovations. There will be limited bike sales, limited used parts available, and only a limited selection of new parts. For full service, please visit BikeWorks South.
Thursday: 6pm - 9pm
Saturday: 1pm - 5pm
Sunday: 1pm - 5pm
BikeWorks (both locations) is closed for statutory holidays unless otherwise noted. We will be closed on Victoria Day, May 21, 2012.
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