Volunteers needed for bike valet at ArtFest, Feb. 1 and 2

BikeWalkLee is recruiting volunteers to staff the bike valet at the ArtFest Feb.1-2  in downtown Fort Myers.  It's going to be a fun event so go online now and sign-up now.  Thanks!!

 
Just like last year, Florida's Premier Art Festival, ArtFest along the waterfront in downtown Fort Myers, is promoting biking (and kayaking!) to this fun 2-day event.  BikeWalkLee has teamed up with the Healthy Lee Coalition to provide free bike valet parking services.  

This year there will be two bike valet spots, one staffed by BikeWalkLee volunteers and the other staffed by Healthy Lee volunteers.  There will be 2 shifts a day (4-hour shifts), with 3 volunteers on each shift for each of the two valet spots. [In total, they need 24 volunteers--12 for the BWL-staffed valet spot and 12 for the Healthy Lee spot.] You'll get a free festival t-shirt, volunteer parking is available (in case you can't bike to event).

The online sign-up system is now available and we need YOU to  volunteer to help us staff the bike valet.  How's how to sign up:
 Go to http://artfestfortmyers.volunteerhub.com/SignIn.aspx

This is 2013 map..check registration to find valet locations this year.

• First step is to Register creating a Username and Password.  
• Click "next" at the bottom of the page.
• The next page has a box that asks--do you have a "join code"? and type into this box: BikeWalkLee--THIS IS CRITICAL STEP
• Click "next"
• it asks if you're adult or teen and say adult
• then set-up your account by filling out the profile form with all your contact info as requested.
• NOTE: if you volunteered last year, you are already registered, so choose the box on left hand side and input your user name and password.  It will then take you directly to the next step.
• Click "next" to show all the available jobs
• Scroll down to the day and time (morning or afternoon) that you're interested in volunteering and you'll see a job called "Bike Valet" (with BikeWalkLee in small letters on the top).  Click the BikeWalkLee option to sign up and it will show you that you've signed up for that shift (if there are still openings available)
• Note that the Bike Valet option appears four times in the list--Feb.1st morning and afternoon and; Feb. 2nd morning and afternoon shifts, so be sure to pick the shift you're looking for.
• If you can't see the Bike Valet positions then you didn't enter the Join Code earlier (if that happens just click on the Your Account button in the header area and add the Join Code). 
• There are 2 shifts each day with 6 available spots per shift (to be split between the 2 valet spots). The system automatically "counts down" so when the shift is full it says Full or something like that.
• As soon as you've signed up online, you'll get an automatic e-mail that confirms yours assignment and provides you with additional information about attire, parking, etc.

If you have any difficulties signing up online, contact Jeanne Seehaver, the ArtFest Volunteer Coordinator. 


For all the information visit ArtFestFortMyers.com and click on Maps and Directions. Now spread the word to your friends, encouraging them to bike to this fun event.  See you there!

BWL Column: Pedal or paddle to ArtFest in Fort Myers

BikeWalkLee's column promotes biking to Feb. 2-3 ArtFest in Fort Myers.  We're still looking for volunteers to help with bike valet.  Click here re: how to sign-up.  Thanks!
 
News-Press 1/17/13, Gulf Coasting Section
By BikeWalkLee


Love going to the annual ArtFest downtown Fort Myers, but frustrated by the search for parking and long walk from your car? This year, ride your bike and park in the middle of everything.

Event organizers (and sponsor, Lee Memorial Health System) are offering a “Paddle or Pedal” option for this year’s show, which runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 2-3 on Edwards Drive.


Paddle to a kayak dock on the Caloosahatchee where the water-borne can tie up while they take in the sights, or pedal to a bike corral with valets (staffed by BikeWalkLee volunteers) right in the middle of the street fair, where your ride will be safe and secure while you take in the work of more than 200 artists.

The organizers have created an online map showing the best routes into and out of downtown, as well as the bike corral’s location. Download it at artfestfortmyers.com.


The upside to biking? It’s a safe ride, parking will be a snap and it will make a fun day even more enjoyable (and fit-friendly). The only downside might be getting your newfound artwork home if you find something you just can’t live without. And because that’s what the artists are hoping will happen, most of them will happily hold a purchased piece for you until you can come back to pick it up in a more appropriate mode of transportation.


So why not try ArtFest on two wheels this year? If you find out you like it, in an upcoming column we’ll tell you how to avoid the mob headed to a spring training game by taking the bike path instead of the highway.

— BikeWalkLee is a community coalition raising public awareness and advocating for complete streets in Lee County—streets that are designed, built, operated and maintained for safe and convenient travel for all users: pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and transit riders of all ages and abilities. Information, statistics and background online at www.BikeWalkLee.org.

Volunteer to work bike valet at ArtFest Feb. 2-3

BikeWalkLee is recruiting volunteers to staff the bike valet at the ArtFest Feb. 2-3 in downtown Fort Myers.  It's going to be a fun event so go online now and sign-up now.  Thanks!!
 

As we mentioned in BikeWalkLee's Jan. 2nd blog post, Florida's Premier Art Festival, ArtFest along the waterfront in downtown Fort Myers, is promoting biking (and kayaking!) to this fun 2-day event.  BikeWalkLee has teamed up with Lee Memorial Health System (LMHS) to provide free bike valet parking services.  

There will be 2 shifts a day (4-hour shifts), so we'll need a total of 20 volunteers.  Each shift will have a BikeWalkLee team leader. You'll get a free festival t-shirt, volunteer parking is available (in case you can't bike to event).

The online sign-up system is now available and we need YOU to  volunteer to help us staff the bike valet.  How's how to sign up:
 Go to http://artfestfortmyers.volunteerhub.com/SignIn.aspx

• First step is to Register creating a Username and Password.  
• Click "next" at the bottom of the page.
• The next page has a box that asks--do you have a "join code"? and type into this box: BikeWalkLee--THIS IS CRITICAL STEP
• Click "next"
• it asks if you're adult or teen and say adult
• then set-up your account by filling out the profile form with all your contact info as requested
• Click "next" to show all the available jobs
• Scroll down to the day and time (morning or afternoon) that you're interested in volunteering and you'll see a job called "Bike Valet" (with BikeWalkLee in small letters on the top).  Click the BikeWalkLee option to sign up and it will show you that you've signed up for that shift (if there are still openings available)
• Note that the Bike Valet option appears four times in the list--Feb. 2nd morning & afternoon & Feb. 3rd morning & afternoon shifts, so be sure to pick the shift you're looking for.
• If you can't see the Bike Valet positions then you didn't enter the Join Code earlier (if that happens just click on the Your Account button in the header area and add the Join Code). 
• There are 2 shifts each day with 5 available spots per shift. The system automatically "counts down" so when the shift is full it says Full or something like that.
• As soon as you've signed up online, you'll get an automatic e-mail that confirms yours assignment and provides you with additional information about attire, parking, etc.

If you have any difficulties signing up online, contact Jeanne Seehaver, the ArtFest Volunteer Coordinator. 


For all the information visit ArtFestFortMyers.com and click on Maps and Directions. Now spread the word to your friends, encouraging them to bike to this fun event.  See you there!

Save the Dates: Bike to Fort Myers ArtFest Feb. 2-3

Florida's Premier Art Festival, ArtFest along the waterfront in downtown Fort Myers, is promoting biking (and kayaking!) to this fun 2-day event.  BikeWalkLee has teamed up with Lee Memorial Health System (LMHS) to provide free bike valet parking services.  We'll be looking for volunteers to help us staff the bike valet, so stay tuned!

Biking

Are you looking for a new biking destination? A place to enjoy the outdoors, the riverfront and great art all at the same time? Then hop on your bike and pedal to ArtFest Fort Myers, southwest Florida's premier art festival, February 2 & 3 along the riverfront in downtown Fort Myers. There is a convenient and secure Bike Valet set-up just for bikers like you - they even have a bottle of water waiting to quench your thirst. Sponsored by our friends at Lee Memorial Health Systems and staffed by BikeWalkLee. For all the information visit ArtFestFortMyers.com and click on Maps & Directions. See you there!

Kayaking

Are you looking for a new paddling destination? A place to enjoy the outdoors, the riverfront and great art all at the same time? Then hop in your kayak and paddle to ArtFest Fort Myers, southwest Florida's premier art festival, February 2 & 3 along the riverfront in downtown Fort Myers. There is a convenient and secure Kayak Dock set-up just for paddlers like you - they even have a bottle of water waiting to quench your thirst. Sponsored by our friends at Lee Memorial Health Systems. For all the information visit ArtFestFortMyers.com and click on Maps & Directions. See you there!