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December, 2010

Learn the basics in bike repair this January at Midwest Cyclery!

Posted on Thursday, December 30th, 2010

Winter Repair Classes

BASIC Repair Class

Our Basic Repair class includes the following:

  • Learning the repair of a flat tire on a bicycle
  • What to do if the chain falls off
  • What to do if you break a spoke
  • What to check before each ride
  • Minor maintenance for upkeep of you bicycle
  • Tools and accessories you may want on your ride

This class will be offered 3 times during the off season months, and each session lasts about one hour. You will need to bring your own bike so that you learn on your own bicycle. Dates are as follows:

  • Monday, January 10, 5-6 pm
  • Tuesday, January 11, 5-6 pm
  • Monday, January 24, 5-6 pm

Super Service Specials!
Check out the Coupon Specials for our Off Season Service Packages.
Available at our website: www.midwestcyclery.com

The fee for this class is $40.00 per class per person. Registration must be done in person by contacting Doug at the store. The number of participants in each class will be limited so we can offer the best opportunity for real hands on experience.

ADVANCED Repair Class

Our Advanced Repair Class includes the following:

  • Replacement of gear and brake cables on a bicycle
  • What to do if brakes rub rim
  • What to do if gears are not smooth or the chain falls off
  • Learn how derailleurs and brakes work, how they adjust and where to lube
  • Minor maintenance for upkeep of you bicycle
  • Tools and accessories you may want along on a ride

This class will be offered 2 times during the off season months, 1 ½ hours each class. You will need to bring your own bike so that you learn using your own bike. Dates are as follows:

  • Monday, January 17, 5 – 6:30 pm
  • Tuesday, January 18, 5 – 6:30 pm

The fee for the Advanced class is $80.00 per class per person. Registration must be done by contacting Doug in person at the store. These classes are limited to allow everyone worthwhile hands on experience

Kitty Chen Trunk Show January 28-30th @ The Dress by Nicole!

Posted on Thursday, December 30th, 2010

Kitty Chen Trunk Show Jan 28-30th with special hours on the 30th 12pm-4pm.

Brides will enjoy 10% off all Kitty Chen orders on that weekend. Don’t miss this chance to see Kitty’s brand new 2011 collection exclusively at The Dress by Nicole!

The Dress by Nicole
131 W. Wesley St.
Downtown Wheaton
630.653.3737

Free Winter Break Dance Classes at Front Street Dance Center

Posted on Wednesday, December 8th, 2010

If you are looking for something fun for the kids to do to burn off some of that pre-Holiday energy, come and take a couple of free dance classes at Front Street Dance Center. We will be offering all of our classes free of charge to new students December 20th – December 23rd. See the [complete schedule of classes available] on our website. [http://www.frontstreetdance.com/schedule.php]

The Stork’s Cradle Annual “Live” Window Displays Dec. 13-18

Posted on Monday, December 6th, 2010

Join The Stork’s Cradle for their 4th annual Live Holiday Window Display December 13 through 18 from 7pm to 8pm! The Stork’s Cradle will once again pair with The Academy of Dance Arts, founded and directed by Sherry Moray, to offer an enchanting performance of the Nutcracker in their store windows! The Stork’s Cradle is known for personalized children’s gifts, room decor and maternity wear. Their hand-made dolls embroidered with the child’s name make every moma’s heart melt. But during the holiday season they are known for something else: window displays that magically come to life with beautiful ballerinas! “We hope that families will make a visit to our windows one of their traditions. Enjoy dinner in downtown Wheaton then wander down and view the magic” says owner, Julie Reinhardt. “The dancers are so talented, their costumes are so beautiful, that you can’t help but get in the holiday mood! Some people come every night of the week!” Co-owner Bonnie Rae says.

Breakfast With Santa at Genghis Grill Saturday, December 4th 9am to noon!

Posted on Thursday, December 2nd, 2010

The folks at Genghis Grill (www.genghisgrill.com) encourage you to make your reservation now for Breakfast with Santa at Genghis Grill this Sat. Dec. 4 from 9am-noon. Build your own omelets, pancakes, and egg scramblers. Also, check out the all-new alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, plus desserts – let the Chocolate Lava Cake flow! Santa needs his cookies–you need your breakfast! Reservations recommended.