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Category Archives: Bike ReCycle
Transportation Rolling Onward
The finished bike room is just outside my office. When people come in who need a bike, Pete takes them to look over our inventory to see if there’s something that will meet their needs. Last week I overheard a … Continue reading
40 Years: Patchwork Central’s Ruby Anniversary
In 2017, Patchwork Central celebrates 40 years of serving our neighborhood through flexible and innovative programming! We’re excited to be planning some special events to celebrate, starting with our annual Soup, Salad, & Style event on Thursday, February 23 from … Continue reading
A Special Place in a Special Season
This week has been a wonderful reminder of why I love Patchwork. It was full of wonderful people, performances, and experiences. Everything was free and available to anyone who wanted to join in–and a very wide range of people did … Continue reading
Posted in Bike ReCycle, Hospitality
Tagged bikes, breakfast casserole, Christmas, Haynie's Corner Arts District, hospitality, joy, live music, thanks
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The Bustling Bike Shop
These days, the Patchwork Bike Shop is busier than ever. Pete has found a crew of five to help him rebuild and repair the bikes that our guests depend on for transportation. With all this extra people power, we’ve been able to … Continue reading
Posted in Bike ReCycle
Tagged assistance, bike repairs, bikes, blessings, volunteers
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Bikes!
The children’s program is on break and our building is open only in the mornings for the month of May, but that doesn’t mean we’re not busy at Patchwork. Every morning our building is full of visitors enjoying a cup … Continue reading
A Beacon to the Neighborhood
“I always describe Patchwork to people as a beacon to the neighborhood,” someone told me last week. “I really believe it is.” I wholeheartedly agree with her. Day after day, I see people come to Patchwork for a place to … Continue reading
Posted in Arts & Smarts, Bike ReCycle, Food Pantry, Health Ministry, Hospitality
Tagged art, bikes, Children, Health Ministry, hope
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Thanksgiving Blessings
It’s Thanksgiving–the time to take stock of all that we’re thankful for. At Patchwork, it feels like a good time to reflect on all we’ve done in the past year of service to our neighbors and our community. We are thankful for everyone … Continue reading
Posted in Arts & Smarts, Bike ReCycle, Food Pantry, Garden, Health Ministry, Hospitality, Worship
Tagged Arts & Smarts, bikes, Children, food pantry, gratitude, Health Ministry, hospitality, joy, thankful, Thanksgiving, volunteers
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A Beautiful Day in Our Neighborhood
Patchwork has been out and about in our neighborhood, lately. It’s been particularly wonderful with all the new activity and businesses opening on Haynie’s Corner. Last Friday, our Junior Leaders (teens in middle school and high school) enjoyed a Team … Continue reading
Posted in Arts & Smarts, Bike ReCycle
Tagged Arts & Smarts, bikes, Haynie's Corner Arts District, Holiday Art Sale, joy, party, Un-Birthday
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Changing Seasons
The seasons are changing here at Patchwork. There’s a touch of fall in the air, and next Tuesday our Arts & Smarts children’s program will start up again for the school year. The building is very quiet in the afternoon, but … Continue reading
Posted in Arts & Smarts, Bike ReCycle, Food Pantry, Health Ministry, Hospitality
Tagged Arts & Smarts, bikes, coffee, food pantry, guests, Health Ministry, hospitality
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