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Take a Load Off On Us!
In case you hadn't noticed, City CarShare loves our unique neighborhoods. We love hearing about your favorite eateries, streets to stroll, neighborhood causes to support and stores to frequent. This month, we feel compelled to highlight a venerable stalwart of community passion… a place that defies stereotypes and truly defines the term "neighborhood haunt". Welcome to Woody's Laundromat. Join us at Woody's on February 13th and get a free laundry wash and dry on us! Our new pod at Oakland/Lake Merritt: 3rd Ave and East 15th is near Woody's. So grab your detergent, your kids, your friends and your dirty clothes, and take a load off on us to celebrate this new pod — and don't forget to bring your fob. Where: Woody's Laundromat, 1841 Park Boulevard, between 18th and 19th, OaklandWe know what you're thinking; "Isn't a laundromat a boring place to celebrate a new pod?" Not so! Woody's is the perfect place for people who need to do laundry but don't like laundromats. A local business with friendly employees, Woody's is a neighborhood fixture in the Lake Merritt area. Surf the Internet on their free wireless or enjoy the outside patio area as your laundry spins. We found these reviews on Yelp: "This laundromat is AMAZING! I have never had such passion for a laundromat and am pretty amazed that I have one still…The people in my life can't believe I've had so much to say about a laundromat (I think I've brought it up in conversation no fewer than 5 times). Woody's sparkes!…" -FeliciaIf you bring a friend who signs up during the event, you'll both get $40 in driving credits to share — not to mention a sack of clean clothes! |
A Mom & Dad Share a StoryWhen we got this email a few weeks ago, we realized we couldn't keep it to ourselves. Thanks to Susan and David for sending in a story highlighting another benefit to car sharing.Hi City CarShare folks, |
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New Pods, More Cars
Here are the latest additions to our fleet:
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Need to Find Fun Things to do with Kids?
Many of our members who have children use City
CarShare for the mandatory demands of parenting life
- car pooling, school drop-off, visits to the
pediatrician and quick runs to the store for more
string cheese. City CarShare may be your second car
or your number one way to easily juggle kids and
errands. But parenting isn't all about the serious
duties (we hope) — what about fun?
When walking, biking or using public transportation won't do, here is a great resource for finding and planning car sharing outings and activities with your kids. GoCityKids is an insider's guide to celebrating family life in many cities, including the Bay Area. GoCityKids gives great kid-friendly recommendations — parks, stores, professional services, restaurants, babysitters, places to stay, and entertainment, among other things. Check it out when you need to search for after-school activities, day camps, sports equipment, or a good pediatrician. |
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City CarShare Members are Local Heroes
Last month CCS member Julie contacted us to let us
know she needed to use a pickup truck to collect and
drop off a crib and other items donated to a young
single mother on behalf of Oakland Kids
First.
Oakland Kids First is a multiracial organization founded in 1996 that supports youth to positively transform Oakland's schools and communities through organizing, alliance building, creative arts and advocacy. Julie was prepared to pay for the trip but we wanted to help support a great community organization. Because Julie is a member of City CarShare, she and her organization saved a lot of money by using our truck instead of renting one for a full day. And because CCS provides Julie with access to a fleet of vehicles, we were able to easily give back to our local community in support of a young mother and her baby. Thanks, Julie! |
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Driving Tip: Find an Empty Gas Tank? Let us Know.C.B., a CCS member for two years, is feeling a little frustrated with some of his fellow Kezar pod members in San Francisco. He reports the cars at his pod have gas tanks less than half full far too often.C.B. took the time to write us so we're taking the time to remind all our members to fill up that tank if it's under half full before returning the car. We can only address the problem if you alert us in a timely fashion. That means it's very important to email Member Services or call us at 415-995-8588 if your vehicle's gas tank is below half at the start of your reservation. We need your name, member number, date, time, and VIN number when making a report. This allows us to research and assign a fee to the person who did not return the vehicle before you with at least half a tank of gas. If our offices are closed just leave a message. Once you've notified us please fill the tank so the next member doesn't need to. While we hate to do it, we charge a fee to members who commit a car sharing faux-pas like leaving a gas tank less than half full. These fees are designed to remind and reinforce the ideas that we are all in this together and inconveniencing each other is not in the spirit of sharing (see Alexander and Henry above). |
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February MythBuster
Myth: People with small children do
not use car sharing.
Truth: Completely false! Many parents use CCS for all their car needs, or as an extra car. Car sharing works for parents, uncles & aunts, grandparents and - well, anyone who needs to chaperone a kid around our urban landscape. Because City CarShare has a variety of vehicles for all types of needs, you can forego the purchase of that SUV and share one of our fuel efficient, urban-sized cars. Just bring your own child car seat and install as you would in any car. There are lots of options for ease of transport. Check out the Berkeley Parent's Network for tips on their "Car Seats for the Carless" page. CCS members must follow all California driving laws. Please make sure your car seat is installed correctly. Don't forget to reserve a few extra minutes to install it. To learn more, check out Seatcheck.org or the NHTSA's inspection station locater. For more information on the laws, click here. And remember, chauffeuring your little ones around in a City CarShare vehicle will not only save you money, it will also teach your children the value of sharing. |
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Looking for a Paying Gig?City CarShare is hiring a member services associate and a marketing associate. If you know of someone who would be great for either of these positions, send them our way. Click here for more information.One of our partner organizations, the Transportation and Land Use Coalition (TALC), is seeking staff: |
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THE FINE PRINT UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS NEWSLETTER If you are a former member, or have applied for City CarShare membership, unsubscribe here: https://denali.citycarshare.org/signup/optout.action (this link only works for former members and applicants). Otherwise, you can unsubscribe by visiting http://www.citycarshare.net/cgi-bin/lists/email.php You will be sent a confirmation that you must reply to in order for the process to complete. |