This week’s calendar is full of events and socials. I’ll list what I know; speak up with other options/invites…

• Tonight:  Active Transportation Social in Logan Square 7-9pm  fb
• Tuesday- Thursday:  Yojimbo’s Garage is closed
• Thursday:  Bog Sprints, indoor roller races @ 3421 S Federal Ave.  8-11pm  fb
• Thursday – Saturday: The Bicycle Film Festival is in town with films, parties and races all over tarnation (incorr. usage).
• Thursday – Saturday: Get out of town.  The North American Handmade Bike Show is in Austin, TX.
• Friday:  Yojimbo’s Garage is open for the next 4 days; all stock is on sale
• Friday:  Critical Mass starts from Daley Plaza at 6pm
• Friday:  West Town Bikes is having a benefit at the Empty Bottle, 8pm  fb
• Saturday: Chicago Cycle Swap meet-up in Wicker Park 10am-5pm
• Saturday: Garycat (alley cat) starts from Lincoln Park Zoo around 4:30pm  facebook link

If you visited Yojimbo’s Garage between 1999 and last year, you might have met Gary- the big, orange shop cat; he was a friend to everyone who walked through the door.
Late last year Gary had some medical problems which caused his health to fail.  After some time with his vet, he was more comfortable returning home.  Gracie and myself were with him when he passed away early on the morning of 10 November.
Gary the cat was born 5 August 1997 at the home of Kevin Tabitz, a customer of the shop, and moved into YG two years later.
A little more information on Gary is on one of the shop’s old web pages.