Summer 11

Grease Rag’s mission is to encourage and empower women/ trans/ femme (WTF) cyclists in a collaborative and fun learning environment through rides, discussions, shop nights and educational seminars in a safer space.

GreaseRag NE meets the second Tuesday of every month at Recovery Bikes in Northeast (2555 Central Ave). We spend the first hour (7-8 pm) teaching a basic maintenance skill and the second hour (8-9 pm) is an open shop to work on anything that might be bothering you about your bike.

In July we'll be working on derailleur adjustments.

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Zumba is a cardio dance workout class that incorporates the basics of salsa, merengue, cumbia and samba into fun dance routines. No dance experience is necessary-- just the desire to work up a sweat and have a great time! Class will begin with a warmup, progress through several dances, and end with a cooldown.

Note: this is not an official Zumba-trademarked class, but inspired by the Zumba style!

Please contact me to let me know of your interest.

The time/date: Tuesdays, 5.30 to 6.30 at Dayton's Bluff Rec Center. This location is just off of I-94 and perfect for people who work on the East Side or downtown St. Paul, or anywhere in St. Paul close to the highway.

More info: I also teach this class at the Arizona Dance Studio, 2821 Nicollet in Minneapolis. Wednesdays, 8 to 9pm. These classes cost $5, but that's practically free...and all proceeds go towards the Arizona Bridge Project, a youth program for teen girls! Come to one or come to both!

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The class will be similar to other beginning classes at Sibley Bike Depot, but is just for self-identified women, transgendered, and gender-queer people.

Over the four weeks you will get a complete introduction to the basics of maintaining your bicycle yourself. Learning to fix your own bike can save you money, ensure access to reliable transportation, and be a rewarding personal experience to understand how your vehicle functions. In addition to building mechanical knowledge and skills, we can cover bike types, fit, and commuting as the class desires.

Participants aren’t expected to know anything beforehand – the only thing you need to bring is your lovely selves, your bike if you want, and a creative desire to learn! Come learn how to fix your bike from a female mechanic in a fun and inclusive space.

Four Sundays in July, the 10th, 17, 24, and 31st from 4:30 - 6:30pm

Sibley is located at 712 University in St. Paul, between Saigon restaurant and SugaRush Donuts.

Our regular Women and Transgender Open Shop Night is Tuesdays from 6-9 and is a great time to practice what you've learned and get involved with Sibley!

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) This class will be to practice twisting rope from natural materials.

) As a group, we will develop a schedule to gather materials and decide what to discuss during the class hour.

) An example will be provided.

) If participants are able and willing, we may collaborate to pay for some materials, but money is not required. This will pay for permission to gather plants from private property, including natural hemps & prepared fibers such as flax / bamboo / buckthorn / snake plant / cotton etc. & furtherance would be on a list to this.

*Please be aware that the class will explore ethnobotony and as of yet I am unaware of runoff fields nearby plants, so there is a chance that in the gatehring process we could be exposed to country measles. Consult doctor for allergies: Jewelweed prepared as the nettle leaves in compress & you can just fight it.

) No tools are necessary and scraps could be put towards a mulch campaign.

) I will be bringing some stories to share:
"Saber tooth bone smuggling in Alexandria'
'Calf pocket'
'Horses as unicorn'

Speakers by,

Caeboca of Ibojwa
&
Snowflake the crayola tempest

-If you were misled & looking for our thieves guild Contact [email protected]; They are studying karma and etiquette.

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