With the average new vehicle (car/SUV/pickup) price now at ~$48,500, plus the added costs to fuel, insure and maintain a vehicle (according to AAA, now on average over $1,000 per month), Beth will tell us about just some of the benefits that can flow from choosing to go “car light” or at least “car lighter,” through the use of an e-bike or cargo bike.
Also, Wheel & Sprocket (where Beth worked for
many years), has agreed to bring a small fleet of e-bikes and cargo bikes (both traditional and e-cargo bikes) to
the meeting, so that any attendee who wants to can go for a test on one on the OLT that
night.
Above: (1) Shorewood resident Eric Seeger takes his three children for a spin on Downer Avenue in the Seegers’ cargo bike; (2) the Seegers’ bike filled with “the essentials” from Metro Market; and (3) the Seegers get refreshment and support local entrepreneurs, while out for a ride.
SMC’s
speaker events are open to all and are held every first and third
Wednesday of the month at Hubbard Park Lodge. Meetings start at 6:00 (drinks 6:00,
dinner 6:30, speaker 7:00). The SMC seeks to be Shorewood’s premier public
forum, for engaging topics and speakers, from a variety of perspectives. Through its programs and events, the SMC seeks to enrich its community, and build community
connections. There is no charge for those who desire to attend at 7:00 just
to hear a scheduled speaker. Persons who want dinner and to
hear the speaker (dinner is just $20), should make a reservation at the SMC website.
