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We’re Hiring! Part Time Administrative Support Person Needed<\/strong><\/a>Washington Bikes is looking for an organized, detail-oriented. friendly individual to join our team.<\/div>\n
There’s Still Openings for August LCI Training in Spokane<\/strong><\/a>Eastern Washington folks interested in becoming League Certified Instructors can still register for an August training hosted by Washington Bikes.Bike the Perimeter of Seattle on PROS!<\/strong><\/a>Join other cyclists on PROS: Perimeter Ride of Seattle on Labor Day and raise funds for statewide bike advocacy.<\/p>\n

Support Seattle Parks With Prop 1<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Seattle needs stable, dedicated funding for the city\u2019s beloved neighborhood parks, ballfields and community centers. Proposition 1 on the August primary ballot will provide that support, and Washington Bikes board of directors has voted to support it.<\/p>\n

Tacoma Wheelmen Support Eatonville Trail Project With $10,000<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The bike club’s donation supports the construction of the Bud Blancher Trail to connect Eatonville with nearby Pack Forest and its network of trails.<\/p>\n

Yakima Bikes and Walks<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

There’s a resurgence of bike advocacy happening in Yakima. If you live in the region, get involved!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Lewis Clark Bicycling Alliance<\/strong><\/a>They started out as a group providing input on Lewiston, ID bicycle master plan in 2013. Today they function as a citizen advisory committee to the Lewis-Clark Valley MPO.<\/span>Bikes are Blooming in Wenatchee<\/b><\/span><\/a>ED Barb Chamberlain spent several days in Wenatchee in July and was pleased to see bicycling blooming and booming in the region.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bike Camping in the City–With Kids!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Matt Newport shared his recent bike camping experience at Owen Beach in Tacoma’s Point Defiance Park. The city is offering two more in-city camping opportunities in August.<\/p>\n

Auction: Date Change to\u00a0November 8<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Due to some scheduling conflicts, we have changed the date of our annual auction and gala to\u00a0November 8. Please revise your calendars accordingly! This year’s theme is Create Adventure and we are seeking donations and table captains. You can submit your donation online or contact\u00a0louise@wabikes.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

National Bike Challenge: Local Prize Winners Announced<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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