OPIRG Kingston http://opirgkingston.org Research, education and action! OPIRG's mandate is to serve as a training ground for activists. OPIRG seeks solutions to environmental and social justice issues by empowering concerned citizens. We draw on a framework that asserts the interconnectedness of all forms of oppression in our society and makes local connections to global issues. Tue, 13 May 2008 14:04:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.5 en Yellow Bike Action has a website! http://opirgkingston.org/2008/03/yellow-bike-action-has-a-website/ http://opirgkingston.org/2008/03/yellow-bike-action-has-a-website/#comments Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:43:48 +0000 OPIRG Kingston Yellow Bike Action http://opirgkingston.org/2008/03/yellow-bike-action-has-a-website/ Yellow Bike Action now has a website at: http://yellowbikeaction.googlepages.com/

You can also reach them at: yellowbikeaction[at]gmail.com or visit at 23 Carlisle Street!

]]> http://opirgkingston.org/2008/03/yellow-bike-action-has-a-website/feed/ Critical Mass: Fri Sept 28, 5 pm http://opirgkingston.org/2007/09/critical-mass-fri-sept-28-5-pm/ http://opirgkingston.org/2007/09/critical-mass-fri-sept-28-5-pm/#comments Wed, 26 Sep 2007 18:28:18 +0000 OPIRG Kingston Yellow Bike Action External Events Events http://opirgkingston.org/2007/09/critical-mass-fri-sept-28-5-pm/ Come out to the Critical mass bike ride this coming Friday. The meeting place is in front of the Sleepless Goat at 5 pm.

]]> http://opirgkingston.org/2007/09/critical-mass-fri-sept-28-5-pm/feed/ Bike 4 AIDS meeting: Thurs July 12 http://opirgkingston.org/2007/07/bike-4-aids-meeting-thurs-july-12/ http://opirgkingston.org/2007/07/bike-4-aids-meeting-thurs-july-12/#comments Tue, 10 Jul 2007 17:35:51 +0000 OPIRG Kingston Yellow Bike Action External Events Events http://opirgkingston.org/2007/07/bike-4-aids-meeting-thurs-july-12/ WUSC Queen’s along with various other groups and individuals is coordinating the Bike 4 AIDS in late September this year instead of April. And they would love your help with organizing it.

If you are interested in helping to organize the event please attend an informal meeting at 371 Johnston Apart#2 (btwn Aberdeen and Division), Thursday July 12 at 5pm. If you plan to come please email wusc.queens[at]gmail.com

]]> http://opirgkingston.org/2007/07/bike-4-aids-meeting-thurs-july-12/feed/ Cycle on Clean Air Day! http://opirgkingston.org/2007/06/cycle-on-clean-air-day/ http://opirgkingston.org/2007/06/cycle-on-clean-air-day/#comments Tue, 05 Jun 2007 17:35:24 +0000 OPIRG Kingston Yellow Bike Action External Events Events http://opirgkingston.org/2007/06/cycle-on-clean-air-day/ Join fellow cyclists for breakfast this Wednesday, June 6, as part of Bike Week 2007. The Roll-In Breakfast will be served from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on the north-west corner of Princess and Clergy Streets.

Brought to you by Cycle Kingston and Kingston Velo Club. For more information please visit: www.kvc.ca

]]> http://opirgkingston.org/2007/06/cycle-on-clean-air-day/feed/ Critical Mass! Fri May 25th! http://opirgkingston.org/2007/05/critical-mass-fri-may-25th/ http://opirgkingston.org/2007/05/critical-mass-fri-may-25th/#comments Wed, 23 May 2007 14:45:07 +0000 OPIRG Kingston Yellow Bike Action External Events Events http://opirgkingston.org/2007/05/critical-mass-fri-may-25th/ Ride Daily, Celebrate monthly.

Join this month’s critical mass ride on Friday May 25th at 4pm starting at McBurney Park (Clergy and Ordnance Sts).

]]> http://opirgkingston.org/2007/05/critical-mass-fri-may-25th/feed/ Critical Mass Bike Ride http://opirgkingston.org/2007/04/critical-mass-april07/ http://opirgkingston.org/2007/04/critical-mass-april07/#comments Thu, 05 Apr 2007 14:44:57 +0000 OPIRG Kingston Yellow Bike Action Events http://opirgkingston.org/2007/04/critical-mass-april07/ Join us for a group bike ride! Critical Mass rides promote the use of bicycles and protest the over-use of motorized vehicles. Everyone welcome.

Friday April 20th at 4:00pm
McBurney Park (aka Skeleton Park)

]]> http://opirgkingston.org/2007/04/critical-mass-april07/feed/ Yellow Bike Action — Bike Mechanic http://opirgkingston.org/2007/01/yellow-bike-action-bike-mechanic/ http://opirgkingston.org/2007/01/yellow-bike-action-bike-mechanic/#comments Tue, 23 Jan 2007 15:37:58 +0000 OPIRG Kingston Yellow Bike Action Get Involved Volunteer http://opirgkingston.org/2007/01/yellow-bike-action-bike-mechanic/ Training provided. Strip junk bikes for parts, build bikes, fix bikes. Yellow Bike Action is a volunteer-run bike shop that serves a vibrant community of people. Time commitment is flexible.

Other information: Expect to get your hands dirty. Bring a lunch. Coffee is free.

Contact: 545-0404 or yellowbikeaction@hotmail.com or just drop in the bike shop at 23 Carlisle Street

]]> http://opirgkingston.org/2007/01/yellow-bike-action-bike-mechanic/feed/ Celebrate International Car Free Day! http://opirgkingston.org/2006/09/carfree/ http://opirgkingston.org/2006/09/carfree/#comments Fri, 22 Sep 2006 23:28:53 +0000 OPIRG Kingston Yellow Bike Action Events http://opirgkingston.org/2006/09/carfree/ Bike Repair Workshop and Critical Mass Bike Ride
Friday September 22
Drop-in for free bike repairs and information any time from 3:30pm to 4:45pm. Mechanics from local bike shops (Cycle Path, Yellow Bike Action, and Frontenac Cycle) will be available for free tune-ups and training. From 4:45 to 5:30pm, join us for a fun-filled group bike ride through Kingston streets. “We aren’t blocking traffic; we are traffic!” Critical Mass rides promote urban biking and raise awareness about sharing the road with cyclists. Refreshments afterwards.
Starting point: The Grey House, 51 Bader Lane.

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