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Fall is here.\u00a0 Our days are shorter, there’s a chill in the air in the evening, and it’s time for Washington Bikes’s Annual Auction<\/b><\/a>.\u00a0 This year’s event is slated for October 23.<\/p>\n

Whether you ride with your kids to the park, pedal to work or school, or joy ride on your favorite trails–all bicycling is local and all routes need advocates.\u00a0 It takes money to organize–and our annual auction helps fund that effort, increases awareness, and helps us cultivate the seeds of bicycle advocacy statewide.<\/p>\n

Help us grow–donate today<\/a>!<\/b><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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Necklace by Katie Yankula<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

We need donations big and small to generate spirited bidding and appeal to the whole wide world of bicycle supporters.\u00a0 We would welcome gift cards<\/b> to restaurants, coffee shops, and your favorite retail outlets.\u00a0 Are you crafty?\u00a0 Handcrafted items<\/b> like knitted socks and scarves, quilts, pottery, jewelry, and woodwork gifts are popular.\u00a0 Themed gift baskets<\/b> are also great auction donations.\u00a0 Are you a season ticket holder? Tickets<\/b> to the theatre, opera, symphony, professional sporting events, and amusements are needed.<\/p>\n

Are you (or someone you know) a nail artist, hair stylist, massage therapist, physical therapist, yoga instructor, dance instructor, personal trainer, dog walker, house\/pet sitter, landscaper, or ……?\u00a0 These kinds of services<\/b> sell at the auction.<\/p>\n

Cyclists are active folks<\/b>.\u00a0 Lift tickets to your local ski hill, a round of golf at your local golf course, a guided birdwatching hike, and catered bike rides make good auction donations.\u00a0 Did I say bike rides?\u00a0 Entries to event rides, bike tours and triathlons are a must.\u00a0 New and gently used outdoor gear<\/b> can also be in demand.<\/p>\n

Do you (or someone you know) have vacation property or a second home?\u00a0 Getaways<\/b>–posh to rustic–to the mountains, the ocean, lakeside or desert are in demand.\u00a0 Urban destinations can also be popular.\u00a0 Auction attendees wave their bid cards for unique experiences<\/b>:\u00a0 lunch with a celebrity, private tours, catered activities, gourmet meals, and exclusive adventures.<\/p>\n

We’ve made it easy for you to submit a donation with an online auction donation form.\u00a0 Please contact me, Louise McGrody<\/b><\/a>, if you have any questions.\u00a0 You can also call me at 206.224.9252 x303.\u00a0 To ensure that your donation makes the catalogue, please submit your donation info by September 30, 2010.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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