Event:	Staff Phoenix Bike's Fundraiser! Share
Location:	NRECA (National Rural Electric Cooperative Assoc) 4301 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203
Date:	Apr 8th 2010, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Staff:	Manager: Dennis L
RSVP:	This event has already occurred

Event Description:

The BIKE SHOW is Phoenix Bikes' yearly Birthday Bash & Spring Fundraising event. In 2010, the BIKE SHOW is back and better than ever with a focus on DC Metro's Extraordinary Cyclists! The standards from last year will be there - bike-blended smoothies, food, guest speakers, great auction items, an incredible raffle bike, and the amazing company of friends and fellow cyclists.

Volunteers are needed help to set up the pieces and silent item auctions around the venue. Also there will be a good bit of food and drink that we will staff (i.e. serve wine/beer, replenish cheese platters).

Volunteers will help with set-up starting at 6pm for the fundraiser itself to start at 7pm. The event ends at 9pm but if volunteers could help with breakdown for a bit after 9pm, that would be much appreciated!

Phoenix Bikes:

Phoenix Bikes is a non-profit, community bike shop serving the greater Washington, DC area. The shop is a community-centric shop with programs specifically designed to enhance the local community and serve cyclists and families of all backgrounds. The two main goals of Phoenix are to function as a youth development organization and to provide low-cost alternative transportation (bicycles) and service to the community. Phoenix works with youth aged 12 and older by providing safe and fun activities after school and on weekends. Youth mechanics learn a variety of skills from building and fixing bicycles to interacting with the community at the shop and at outreach events. Phoenix's Earn-a-Bike program is a structured program that allows youth to earn a bicycle of their own while developing new skills and contributing to the shop. Through the programs, youth mechanics gain business skills, self-confidence, and experience on a problem-solving team!Phoenix is funded through the sale of refurbished bicycles and bicycle shop services. It also receives some funding from Arlington County, small grants, and through donations from partners like you!