23 Sep - Time for a party: Oct 9, 1-7pm at Marilla Park

Positive Spin has now been in business for 5 years, this is a big milestone for us.  Five years ago at this time Hurricane Katrina had just hit and we started to collect and repair bikes for relief aid.  We sent 50 bikes on a truck with other relief supplies, and John Lozier and I drove to "Plan B" in New Orleans French Quarter to unload and repair bikes for local residents and relief workers.  Upon our return to Morgantown we were given enough workspace and bikes to continue recycling locally, and decided to include sustainable transportation in our mission with a goal of reducing vehicle miles travelled by 80% in the Morgantown area before 2040.  This seems like a good time to invite our volunteers, past and present, to a party to christen our new location and show our appreciation for all the help we've received.and plan for our continued growth.  We need volunteers to help with this though.  If you can help with planning, publicizing, recruiting or anything else please call the shop or email volunteers@positivespin.org.
Thanks!

Update - Oct 6:  We've booked the Jenny Wilson Jazz Trio to play for the afternoon.  I've scheduled a planning meeting for tonite from 5-7pm at the Marilla shop.  If we don't have adequate interest or help the party will be postponed.

6 Sep - Big move is complete!

Thanks to help from volunteers (and their trucks) we got everything moved out of the warehouse Saturday and into the Marilla location.  A few things remain at the old shop, where I will continue to keep the office until we get phone and internet in Marilla.  Thanks to Candace, Dave, Colin, Sandy (and grandkids), Jen, John, Ken, Bill, Tiger Joe, Dan and anyone I might have missed.  We sold our first bike - a bright red Specialized Rockhopper to a new student who will be using it for transportation around campus.  More pictures and details coming soon.

3 Sep - Now Open, still moving

Good morning,
After 2 days of operation in our new location we've served 4 customers and had help from about a half-dozen volunteers.  There's still much to do though and we can use your help.  The picture above is our first customer, Julie Bossart, who came by to drop of a bike for donation.  We're having a workday tomorrow from 10am-5pm, meet at the Marilla store to get an assignment.  Much of the work will be moving, sorting, building and repairing bikes.  This won't happen without your help, so if you're staying in town for Labor Day and want to get away from game craziness we're just what you're looking for.  Call the shop to let us know when you're coming and we can have work ready for you.
Thanks,
Nick