APRIL NEWSLETTER

Bicycle Recycling

Bicycle recycling returns to the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Day Lake Michigan College 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 11. For more information, see Berrien County recycling events.

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MAY IS NATIONAL BIKE MONTH

National Bike Month, promoted by the League of American Bicyclists and celebrated in communities from coast to coast. Established in 1956, National Bike Month is a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling — and encourage more folks to giving biking a try. Source: League of American Bicyclists

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Accomplishments

During 2022

o 140 repaired or new bicycles sold, or donated for educational purposes
o Bicycle sales were $14,600
o Four educational or awareness programs were held reaching 215 people
o Seven new volunteers were recruited.
o Grants and fundraisers brought in $26,300, a 250% increase over 2021
o An estimated 300 used and new bicycles were received o About 500 lbs. of scrap metal was recycled

Upcoming Events

April 11 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Reduce Reuse Recycle Day
May 17 7:00 p.m - Ride of Silence
June 17 - Juneteenth Ride (tentative)
September 9 - Beer 30
September 24 - Apple Cider Tour