UPDATE April 25th

Bike Tune Ups Postponed – Rummage Sale Will Be Indoors

Bike Tune Ups Have Been Postponed To Saturday May 18th

Due to the possibility of heavy rain and thunderstorms and high winds, the On The Fly Bicycle Repair service will be moved from Friday April 26th and Saturday April 27th, to Saturday May 18th. Unfortunately, the forecasted weather appears too adverse for the mobile repair shop to be able to set up on our dock.

However, Joe with On The Fly has agreed to be here all day on May 18th, from 9am to 4 or 5pm, depending on how busy he remains throughout the day. Definitely plan to drop your bike of by 2pm if you want him to get to you. If you want to be extra sure he will get to your bike, or perhaps arrange a specific appointment, you can always contact him directly and let him know in person.  You can ask questions or make an appointments with him at 847-436-2453.

ALSO DUE TO THE WEATHER…

The Rummage Sale will be held in the mall between the middle intersection and the space under the skylight. The chance of precipitation on Saturday April 27th is marginal, but we are expecting high winds. Therefore, we will be keeping the activity inside. The knife sharpener has confirmed for 9am to 12pm’ish, and we’ve confirmed that the mobile shredder will be here from 1:30pm and 4:30pm.

VENDORS, feel free to come down anytime after 7:30AM to claim your table and begin setting up. Residents and Owners on our RSVP list will have a first come first served choice of tables. We do ask that the extra long tables be shared by two vendors. If you are not on our RSVP list, you will be welcome to any table we have left AFTER 9am. Anyone is welcome to set up their own table.

The Shredder advised that notebooks, binders and rubber-bands should be removed from any materials you want shredded, but paper clips and staples are fine. They do not take cardboard boxes if you bring your stuff down in them, but you can dispose of those in the recycling dumpster in back. It is the smaller of the two large dumpsters and marked for recycling. (Neither to be confused with the very large construction dumpster that is there for the hallway project.)

HAPPY EARTH DAY 2024

Electronics Recycling boxes and a bin for Household Products are ready in the back for collections.

Learn About Block Bins Composting Service

Wednesday April 24th at 6PM in our Party Room, a representative from Block Bins will be here to talk about the program here at Park Tower – how to join, how to participate and some dos and don’ts – as well as the benefits of composting.

Of course, check our calendar below for a complete review of our Green Week 2024 activities:

ORIGINAL NOTICE March 15th

Calendar Of Activities

Monday April 22nd – EARTH DAY – Electronics Recycling Begins

Collection bins will be adjacent to the Security Office by the back dock exit, for recycling and safe disposal of electronics. Computers, tvs, phones, radios and stereos, audio and video equipment, etc.

Tuesday April 23rd – Safe Disposal of Household Products

Household products, chemicals, painting supplies, old building materials, carpeting and other similar materials will be recycled or safely disposed of. Drop offs large grey Rubbermaid bin by Security Office.

Wednesday April 24th – 6pm – Composting

Learn more about Block Bins composting service available to Park Tower residents – how the service works, signing up, and the DOs and DON’Ts of composting, with a Block Bins representative in our Party Room.

Thursday April 25th – Bike or Mass Transit To Work Day!

Let’s make it a group effort! Avoid taking that car out – take your Bike or CTA to work and back! 

Friday April 26th – Bike Registration and Tune-Ups

Bike spaces are available, first come first serve – $48 for the top rack and wall spots, and $60 for the bottom. If you already have a spot, you’ll need to check in with Vanessa or another team member in the office at parktowercondo-mgmt@habitat.com. Also, get your annual maintenance done. Bike Tune-Ups with Joe, of ‘On The Fly Bike Repair’! The mobile shop is expected on the loading dock 4 to 8pm. For current pricing contact Joe at 847-436-2453 or visit his website at https://www.ontheflychicago.net/ . For more visit his facebook page – just search “On The Fly Bicycle Repair”. For your convenience, you can set up an appointment by dropping him a line. Otherwise, just show up and drop your bike off. But he gets busy so drop off by 7pm. He will contact you when it is ready for pick up. 

Saturday April 27th – Rummage Sale, Bike Tune Ups & Shredding

WEATHER PERMITTING!! Rummage Sale will take place on the Plaza – though vendors are welcome indoors or outdoors. We won’t use the plaza area if it is too cold, windy or rainy.

The Annual Mall Area Rummage Sale returns from 9am to 3pm – THIS TIME OUTDOORS ON OUR PLAZA, weather permitting! Contact the Management Office by April 26^th at 12pm to reserve a table – first come first serve, otherwise BYOT. Knife Sharpening 9am to 12:30pm. The Mobile Tune-Ups will continue with Joe of ‘On The Fly Bike Repair’. We expect him to set up shop at the loading dock area at rear of building from 10am to 2pm or later. Please drop off your bike by 1pm to insure he can finish for you by day’s end. You can ask questions or make an appointment with him at 847-436-2453. The Mobile Shredder will be on the back dock from 1:30PM to 4:30PM!

Have questions, or would you like to reserve a table for the rummage sale? Please contact the Management Office at 773-769-3250, or send us an e-mail at parktowercondo-mgmt@habitat.com.

IN THE MEANTIME…Here are some Recycling Tips from our friends at Republic Services:

Earth Day is April 22nd!  Time to brush up on your recycling IQ!  When recycling, always remember these universal rules:

• Know what to throw:Plastic bottles, jugs, aluminum, tin cans, paper, and empty cardboard boxes are recyclable.
• Empty, clean, and dry:Ensure containers are free of food or other residues. Please rinse and dry items before putting them in the recycling. Remember to remove plastic packaging and flatten cardboard boxes.
• Don’t bag it. Put your recyclables loosely into your recycling container.  The material in tall kitchen garbage bags or clear liners is unacceptable because the flexible packaging gets caught in the machinery.
• Nothing smaller than a credit card.Do not put items smaller than a credit card in the recycling.  Remember to keep the caps on bottles and jugs and remove corks from your wine bottles.

For more information, visit the Republic Services recycling education website at: https://recyclingsimplified.com. or the Earth Day official site at News and Stories – Earth Day

ORIGINAL POST

The On And Off Spring-like Weather Is A Reminder Our Annual Green Week Is Not Too Far Away

2024 Green Week activities are being scheduled for Monday April 22nd through Saturday April 27th. A day to day schedule will be issued in coming weeks showing our planned activities.

We are working to coordinate and confirm several popular activities including electronics recycling and the annual resident green seminar. Already on the outlook is a Shred Event on Saturday April 27th 1:30-4:30pm. Bike Tune-ups by On The Fly, Saturday and Sunday April 26th and 27th (times tba). Also, we are planning the Annual Resident Rummage Sale for Saturday.

In the meantime, you can always contribute to a Greener community by being a smarter recycler. Not just one week a year, but everyday. The team at Republic Services has shared an updated educational Recycling Presentation:

Republic Services Recycling Program

And, if you just want to get more familiar with the basics:

Recycling Basics – What You Can And What You Can’t

Feel free to share any questions at parktowercondo-mgmt@habitat.com.