Despite the weather, our 6th Annual Project Pedal was a success! Thank You Sponsors, Volunteers, Riders and Attendees, Bay Police and Bay Fire Departments!
Saturday
June 15, 2019
8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Cahoon Memorial Park, Bay Village, OH
Check our Project Pedal page for a full recap of this year’s event!
NEWS FLASH:
Ernie Harrell, previously arrested and suspected of being a junk food junkie– Our welcome leader’s name has been cleared!
Thanks to all the kind souls who donated to Ernie’s defense fund. The “Free Ernie” campaign raised $4,000 for Village Project and he is now safe at home with his owner!
Follow Ernie’s story below:
For the past few weeks, a mystery has been unfolding at the Village Project. Candy wrappers, empty bags of chips and soda canas have been found lying around the building–stashed behind the couch, crammed under pillows and scattered beneath a coat rack. The staff was shocked and horrified. Everyone knows that preparing healthy, organic and all-natural food is at the cornerstone of Village Project’s mission to provide nourishing meals and extended care to community members experiencing a cancer crisis. Junk food is stricktly prohibited.
Police Called
The Bay Village Police Department has been called onto the case, and just recently, they apprehended their suspect–our own adorable Ernie! He was arrested and has been charged with:
- two counts of littering the Village Project building with junk food and wrappers
- accused of tainting our healthy image, in addition to littering and polluting the environment
- one count of defamation of character
Ernie Is Arrested
Ernie has been taken into custody. Thanks to some kind souls who paid his bail, he was later released to the guardianship of his parents on house arrest–and allowed only one supervised walk per day!
Will Erine Abide By the Terms of his House Arrest?
- Will he be able to stay away from PROJECT PEDAL on June 15th?
- Riders will gather at 8:30am at Cahoon Memorial Park in Bay Village, but will end at the Bay Village Police Station; Come show your support for Ernie and join us at BVPD around 10 am to find out!
Wrongly Accused
One of Ernie’s biggest supporters is his mother, Barb Harrell of Village Project.
“We are pleased that the police department has allowed Ernie out on house arrest, but we know he is innocent. Ernie doesn’t even like junk food. He’s a good boy and a healthy eater. My heavens, he doesn’t even dare to go into the kitchen at Village Project headquarters. He knows better!”
Court Date Set
“The good news is that Ernie’s court date isn’t scheduled until July, which gives us time to gather funds for his defense. We just want to see his tail wagging again.”
Will Ernie follow the terms of his house arrest? Will he be able to stay away from Project Pedal? FIND OUT NEXT WEEK! PROJECT PEDAL IS JUNE 15th — There’s still time to register to ride www.ourvillageproject.com/projectpedal or join us back at the Police Station for music, food and fun!
Help Free Ernie!
Anyone interested in contributing to Ernie’s Legal Defense Fund can do so by either mailing or dropping off a check to our main office: 27378 West Oviatt Rd. Bay Village or by making a donation online. Please help us clear Ernie’s name!
June 15, 2019 — Ernie is spotted breaking his house arrest at Project Pedal 2019 and is rearrested!
UPDATE!
Donations rolled in, Ernie was released and $4,000 was raised to support Village Project! Our Welcome Leader’s name has been cleared and he thanks all who came to his rescue!
Creating leaders, fostering community
There’s a hidden gem in the Village! Do you like shopping local? Looking for a fun and festive night out with friends or family? We’ve got you covered with unique gifts, specialty food items, exciting workshops and events now scheduled at our new retail store, PROJECT SHOPPE!
Village Project is excited to offer immunity broth and meals-to-go! In a hurry? Don’t feel like cooking tonight? Stop by Project Shoppe and pick up a quick and healthy option for lunch or dinner. Select entrees made right in our kitchen will be available weekly or until sold out!
Menu selections for the week of June 24th:
Upcoming Events
News
Project Shoppe Happenings
Besides fantastic gifts and specialty food items, learn about the latest events and cooking classes that are now scheduled. We have expanded hours for summer and the store is now offering Immunity Broth and Meals-To-Go!Gardening season is here! Stop by Project Shoppe and check out our latest Organic Compost products!
Full Cycle Organics is a local, family-owned & operated business that has our recycled our food waste into a nutrient-rich compost for all your shrubs, trees, plants & flowers! Stop by the store and give it a try–your garden will thank you!
Attention Volunteers! It’s never been easier to get involved.
Interested in helping out, but not sure what positions are available? It’s easy–current and new volunteers can sign-up by visiting our VOLUNTEER page or by registering directly with our new scheduling program: Village Project Connect.
The HOPE APP Is Here
Learn how your spare change roundups and donations can make a difference for Village Project.Want to help us keep costs down? Donate these food & office items.
We can use your help! Check out our ongoing wish list for kitchen and general office supplies. We gratefully accept donations of these regularly used items that help keep our kitchen and office stocked, while keeping costs down.
