Patchwork’s Bike Shop has hit a milestone!
This June marks ten years that Pete Emery has been its coordinator. Back in 2015, the bike shop had been silent for […]
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A Well-Oiled Machine
I overheard the short conversation from my office. A man walked past with Pete, our bike shop coordinator, on their way out […]
The Bike Shop
“You been riding your bike lately? It’s been nice outside. Riding bike is my therapy, man,” said one of our friends this […]
Patchwork Bike Shop Reopens
The first day that the Patchwork Bike Shop was open after its long hiatus, the change was evident. There were plenty of […]
Busy Days in the Bike Shop (and ways you can help!)
Most Tuesdays and Thursdays you’ll find a lot of activity in and around the Patchwork Central Bike Shop. People stop by to […]
Ready to Ride!
So far, Patchwork’s Summer Arts & Smarts children’s activities have been a joy. This past week was the first of two Bike […]
Morning Rituals
A man sits at our piano, watches Youtube videos about how to play Mozart and Beethoven, then practices playing the music. The […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]