 The Friday Night Concert Series resumes on May 16, kicking off another great lineup of performances, festivals, and summer events downtown. Skip the parking hassle and take free transit to these festivities! Weekday service runs until 9:30 p.m. for Routes 2 & 9, and 10 p.m. or later for Routes 1, 5, 8, 10, & 12. For Saturday schedules and more information, visit icgov.org/transit. See you on the bus!
 On May 3, Iowa City’s beloved open-air market resumed in the Chauncey Swan parking ramp. Open from May through October, the market will run from 7:30 a.m. to noon on Saturdays.
Visit the Iowa City Farmers Market for fresh, locally produced products from new and returning vendors.
More information is available on the Iowa City Farmers Market web page.
 All are invited! Take a trip out to the Landfill to thank Public Works staff at this year's Public Works Open House on May 18. While there, take a tour and learn more about City efforts in composting, recycling, and waste reduction. The event will feature refreshments, educational opportunities, and more family fun!
- 1 - 3 p.m. Sunday, May 18
- 3900 Hebl Ave. SW
 You might have spotted the Book Bike around town recently, as this collaboration between Climate Action and the Iowa City Public Library makes stops at seven locations. Curious about where it's headed next? Visit icpl.org/services/book-bike to see the full route and schedule of stops.
 Ryan Dusil
Research Associate
UI College of Public Health
 How do you take climate action?
I try to take alternative transportation modes (bike/walk/bus) whenever possible. I have learned so much about my community and myself this way. Iowa City makes it pretty easy to ditch the car for various all kinds of trips. Recently, my partner and I purchased a cargo e-bike to share. It has been fun challenge to see how many groceries we can fit on it. It has helped us convert additional car trips to bike trips when our energy is low or when the wind is high!
Why is climate action important to you?
I believe in leaving a place better than you found it, and climate actions are often low-hanging fruit for this. There are so many small climate actions that are within my control. By building them into my daily routine and turning them into habits, I can still feel like I am having a positive impact when life gets crazy.
What can others do to take climate action?
Start small and simple. We all know what it’s like to jump into something with a full head of steam and quickly burn out. Pick one action, make it rewarding, and grow from there. Ride your bike to get ice cream, instead of driving. Take the bus to work and then treat yourself with ice cream. Plant a small pollinator garden to reduce your lawn mowing, then cool down with some ice cream as you watch the bees buzz.
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