Call for Volunteers: Public Hours / Open Shop - Week of 8/31/2025 + Upcoming Events

[Ian Ogden]

Evening, all.

I. WEEK OF 8/31: Public Hours / Open Shop x2

416 W Huron

For those not riding out west or otherwise reflecting on the US labor movement, CC's community workspace will be open on Sunday and next Tuesday -

Sunday, 8/31/2025, 11 AM-3 PM

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KnpRbIe-mU75vBConWUNRIXy7JCUq9YdL4mYQqOnFO0/

Tuesday, 9/2/2025, 6-8 PM

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KnpRbIe-mU75vBConWUNRIXy7JCUq9YdL4mYQqOnFO0/edit?pli=1&gid=821355435#gid=821355435

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II. [VARIOUS] Pop-Up Events (September)

Our running list of community events in September is below. As always, if you'd like to carve out some time & come help folks turn some wrenches & learn to keep themselves rolling smoothly outside the confines of CC HQ, please sign up below - 

Day/Time	Event, Location, Volunteer Signup (Point-of-Contact)
Friday, 9/19/2025, 5-8 PM	A2Zero Green Fair, Downtown Ann Arbor (Andre)
Saturday, 9/20/2025, 12-2 PM	Bike-a-Palooza, Old Y Lot, Downtown Ann Arbor (Ian)
Tuesday, 9/30/2025, 10 AM-2 PM	U-M EarthFest, U-M Diag (Clark)

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III. [FYI] Upcoming Community Events

1. Tomorrow! Ann Arbor Bike Party :: IceScream for a Better World
   Friday, 8/29 @ 7 PM at the Ann Arbor Farmer's Market
   
   Ann Arbor's monthly bike cruise is rolling slowly tomorrow evening, optionally encouraging folks to represent a cause or movement they support. ("Persons of conscience may be spoiled for choice at the moment," he wrote, not intending to be cute with understatement.)
   
   Landing this month at Washtenaw Dairy for a scoop or a socially-acceptable evening donut.
   
   https://www.facebook.com/events/776425714862482/
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2. Beginner Bikepacking Workshop
   Sunday, 9/7/2025 from 5:30-7 PM, Sic Transit (1002 Pontiac Trail)
   
   
   
   Experienced carriers of things on bikes, Tracy B. (many affiliations) and Marc E. from Sic Transit are hosting a workshop to introduce folks to camping by bicycle at Sic Transit's shop next Sunday, 9/7.
   
   All are welcome, though space is limited and an RSVP is graciously requested. Details (inc. RSVP form) here:
   https://bikewashtenaw.org/events/beginner-bike-packing-workshop

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In solidago canadensis,

Ian O.