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BEVERLY HILLS—The city of Beverly Hills is celebrating Bike Month in May with a host of festivities for the public.

As part of Public Works Day on Sunday, May 18 at the Farmers’ Market, the city will host a Used Bicycle Collection for residents to donate old bikes and parts to the non-profit organization, Walk ‘n Rollers, who will fix them up and distribute the refurbished bicycles to children and adults without the resources to purchase bikes on their own.

For 2025, Walk ‘n Rollers is focusing on getting bicycles to families who lost their homes in the January wildfires. Individuals are asked to consider donating to help less fortunate members of the community have access to transportation. Additionally, Walk ‘n Rollers will provide Free Bicycle Repair to anyone who rides their bicycles to the event.

The full calendar of Bike Month events includes:

-May 1: 5-mile Bike Ride Challenge begins / Log your ride miles all month for a chance to win prizes

-May 7: National Bike and Roll to School Day

-May 15: National Bike to Work Day Pit Stop 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Beverly Gardens Park

-May 18: Free Bike Repairs and Used Bicycle Collection at Public Works Day 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Beverly Hills Farmers’ Market

-MAY 31: 5-mile Bike Ride Challenge ends

For those with questions contact askBH Hotline at (310) 285-1000 or visit www.beverlyhills.org/bikes for details.

By Danny Jones

MALIBU—The city of Malibu announced that the community is invited to donate blood on Thursday, June 8 during the Malibu and American Red Cross Community Blood Drive. The event will be held from 10 a.m. thru 4 p.m. at Malibu City Hall located at 23825 Stuart Ranch Road.

“Giving blood saves lives, and the Red Cross reminds us that donated blood is always needed nationwide and here in our own community,” said Mayor Bruce Silverstein. “I encourage everyone in Malibu to join this important effort.”

The city of Malibu reported on its website that throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, blood donations and blood supplies fell due to facility closures, stay-at-home orders and other impacts. Donated blood is still needed every day for surgeries, emergencies and regular medical procedures. Blood supplies are also used during major emergencies such as earthquakes, hurricanes, shootings or terrorist attacks.

The city of Malibu noted that facemasks are now “individual preference” in line with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health guidelines.

Participants are asked to register in advance at www.RedCrossBlood.org and enter “CityofMalibu.” For more details, call 818-200-3445. Individuals are asked to bring a photo ID, and drink plenty of water and eat well before and after giving blood.