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Repair Cafe is visiting Alexandria City! 🚌 Join us at Ellen Coolidge Burke Library in Alexandria this Saturday, July 11th, from 10:30am to 12:30pm.

Note: No snacks this time! And yes, the library is in Alexandria, despite the name.

#RepairCafe #PlasticFreeDMV #SolarpunkSunday #ZeroWaste #RightToRepair #Alexandria #AlexandriaVA #NoVA

Repair Cafe is visiting Alexandria City! 🚌 Join us at Ellen Coolidge Burke Library in Alexandria this Saturday, July 11th, from 10:30am to 12:30pm.

Note: No snacks this time! And yes, the library is in Alexandria, despite the name.

#RepairCafe #PlasticFreeDMV #SolarpunkSunday #ZeroWaste #RightToRepair #Alexandria #AlexandriaVA #NoVA

Thank you to PIRG and @iFixit for launching the Community Repair Hub! Now it's easier than ever to find events globally, across both Repair Cafes *and* Fix-it Clinics, and any other groups besides. We've listed all of our upcoming events here!

Check it out: https://www.ifixit.com/Community/Events

For any other repair organizers, you can register your group & events here: https://community.ifixit.com/dashboard

And here's the press release from PIRG! https://pirg.org/edfund/media-center/release-community-repair-events-popping-up-across-country-new-online-tool-helps-you-find-them/

#RightToRepair #PlasticFreeDMV #RepairCafe #SolarPunkSunday

Thank you to PIRG and @iFixit for launching the Community Repair Hub! Now it's easier than ever to find events globally, across both Repair Cafes *and* Fix-it Clinics, and any other groups besides. We've listed all of our upcoming events here!

Check it out: https://www.ifixit.com/Community/Events

For any other repair organizers, you can register your group & events here: https://community.ifixit.com/dashboard

And here's the press release from PIRG! https://pirg.org/edfund/media-center/release-community-repair-events-popping-up-across-country-new-online-tool-helps-you-find-them/

#RightToRepair #PlasticFreeDMV #RepairCafe

☀️ Summer is here, and so is Repair Cafe! We'll be at Great Falls Library THIS SATURDAY, June 6th, from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Join us!

**No knife sharpening at this event** - we are still trying to find a volunteer for knife sharpening, but we haven't found anyone yet, so we can't promise it this time.

#RightToRepair #RepairCafe #PlasticFreeDMV #ZeroWaste #SolarPunkSunday #FairfaxCounty #GreatFallsVA #Herndon #Reston #McLean #Dranesville

☀️ Summer is here, and so is Repair Cafe! We'll be at Great Falls Library THIS SATURDAY, June 6th, from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Join us!

**No knife sharpening at this event** - we are still trying to find a volunteer for knife sharpening, but we haven't found anyone yet, so we can't promise it this time.

#RightToRepair #RepairCafe #PlasticFreeDMV #ZeroWaste #SolarPunkSunday #FairfaxCounty #GreatFallsVA #Herndon #Reston #McLean #Dranesville

☀️ Summer is here, and so is Repair Cafe! We'll be at Great Falls Library THIS SATURDAY, June 6th, from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Join us!

**No knife sharpening at this event** - we are still trying to find a volunteer for knife sharpening, but we haven't found anyone yet, so we can't promise it this time.

#RightToRepair #RepairCafe #PlasticFreeDMV #ZeroWaste #SolarPunkSunday #FairfaxCounty #GreatFallsVA #Herndon #Reston #McLean #Dranesville

☀️ Summer is here, and so is Repair Cafe! We'll be at Great Falls Library THIS SATURDAY, June 6th, from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Join us!

**No knife sharpening at this event** - we are still trying to find a volunteer for knife sharpening, but we haven't found anyone yet, so we can't promise it this time.

#RightToRepair #RepairCafe #PlasticFreeDMV #ZeroWaste #SolarPunkSunday #FairfaxCounty #GreatFallsVA #Herndon #Reston #McLean #Dranesville

☀️ Summer is here, and so is Repair Cafe! We'll be at Great Falls Library THIS SATURDAY, June 6th, from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Join us!

**No knife sharpening at this event** - we are still trying to find a volunteer for knife sharpening, but we haven't found anyone yet, so we can't promise it this time.

#RightToRepair #RepairCafe #PlasticFreeDMV #ZeroWaste #SolarPunkSunday #FairfaxCounty #GreatFallsVA #Herndon #Reston #McLean #Dranesville

Our May Repair Cafe is coming up! Come visit us at the Lorton Library. Doors open at 10:30, and we close to new repairs at 12:30pm. Knife sharpening closes at 12:00pm to allow time for cleanup. We'd love to see you there!

Not sure what to bring? Here's some things we've diagnosed and repaired before:

- Clothing
- Household decor
- Lighting fixtures
- Cookware
- Toys
- Jewelry

and many more!

** We are still looking for volunteers to make this event possible! **

Current needs include at least one of every role: Greeters, Childcare, Knife Sharpeners, Repair Experts, and even Repair Experts-in-Training. Check out the roles here: https://volunteernow.volunteerfairfax.org/custom/1427/opp_details/191239 If you don't want to make an account, you can DM this account, or email at [email protected] to notify us of your interest. If you know someone who may be looking for volunteer opportunities, please send them our way!

#RightToRepair #RepairCafe #PlasticFreeDMV #ZeroWaste #SolarPunkSunday #FairfaxCounty #Lorton #PrinceWilliam #Woodbridge #MountVernon #MtVernon #Burke #SpringfieldVA

Our May Repair Cafe is coming up! Come visit us at the Lorton Library. Doors open at 10:30, and we close to new repairs at 12:30pm. Knife sharpening closes at 12:00pm to allow time for cleanup. We'd love to see you there!

Not sure what to bring? Here's some things we've diagnosed and repaired before:

- Clothing
- Household decor
- Lighting fixtures
- Cookware
- Toys
- Jewelry

and many more!

** We are still looking for volunteers to make this event possible! **

Current needs include at least one of every role: Greeters, Childcare, Knife Sharpeners, Repair Experts, and even Repair Experts-in-Training. Check out the roles here: https://volunteernow.volunteerfairfax.org/custom/1427/opp_details/191239 If you don't want to make an account, you can DM this account, or email at [email protected] to notify us of your interest. If you know someone who may be looking for volunteer opportunities, please send them our way!

#RightToRepair #RepairCafe #PlasticFreeDMV #ZeroWaste #SolarPunkSunday #FairfaxCounty #Lorton #PrinceWilliam #Woodbridge #MountVernon #MtVernon #Burke #SpringfieldVA

Hello from Vienna Green Expo! #ViennaVA #NoVA #PlasticFreeDMV

Hello from Vienna Green Expo! #ViennaVA #NoVA #PlasticFreeDMV

SPRING into Repair Cafe! 🌸 Our April Cafe is coming up, and we'd love to see you there.

** PLEASE NOTE: This event will be at Kings Park Library! **

Doors open at 10:30, and we close to new repairs at 12:30pm. Knife sharpening closes at 12:00pm to allow time for cleanup. We'd love to see you there!

Not sure what to bring? Here's some things we've diagnosed and repaired before:

- Clothing
- Household decor
- Lighting fixtures
- Cookware
- Toys
- Jewelry

and many more!

#RightToRepair #RepairCafe #PlasticFreeDMV #ZeroWaste #SolarPunkSunday #Burke #FairfaxCounty #Fairfax #NorthernVA

SPRING into Repair Cafe! 🌸 Our April Cafe is coming up, and we'd love to see you there.

** PLEASE NOTE: This event will be at Kings Park Library! **

Doors open at 10:30, and we close to new repairs at 12:30pm. Knife sharpening closes at 12:00pm to allow time for cleanup. We'd love to see you there!

Not sure what to bring? Here's some things we've diagnosed and repaired before:

- Clothing
- Household decor
- Lighting fixtures
- Cookware
- Toys
- Jewelry

and many more!

#RightToRepair #RepairCafe #PlasticFreeDMV #ZeroWaste #SolarPunkSunday #Burke #FairfaxCounty #Fairfax #NorthernVA

SPRING into Repair Cafe! 🌸 Our April Cafe is coming up, and we'd love to see you there.

** PLEASE NOTE: This event will be at Kings Park Library! **

Doors open at 10:30, and we close to new repairs at 12:30pm. Knife sharpening closes at 12:00pm to allow time for cleanup. We'd love to see you there!

Not sure what to bring? Here's some things we've diagnosed and repaired before:

- Clothing
- Household decor
- Lighting fixtures
- Cookware
- Toys
- Jewelry

and many more!

#RightToRepair #RepairCafe #PlasticFreeDMV #ZeroWaste #SolarPunkSunday #Burke #FairfaxCounty #Fairfax #NorthernVA

SPRING into Repair Cafe! 🌸 Our April Cafe is coming up, and we'd love to see you there.

** PLEASE NOTE: This event will be at Kings Park Library! **

Doors open at 10:30, and we close to new repairs at 12:30pm. Knife sharpening closes at 12:00pm to allow time for cleanup. We'd love to see you there!

Not sure what to bring? Here's some things we've diagnosed and repaired before:

- Clothing
- Household decor
- Lighting fixtures
- Cookware
- Toys
- Jewelry

and many more!

#RightToRepair #RepairCafe #PlasticFreeDMV #ZeroWaste #SolarPunkSunday #Burke #FairfaxCounty #Fairfax #NorthernVA

SPRING into Repair Cafe! 🌸 Our April Cafe is coming up, and we'd love to see you there.

** PLEASE NOTE: This event will be at Kings Park Library! **

Doors open at 10:30, and we close to new repairs at 12:30pm. Knife sharpening closes at 12:00pm to allow time for cleanup. We'd love to see you there!

Not sure what to bring? Here's some things we've diagnosed and repaired before:

- Clothing
- Household decor
- Lighting fixtures
- Cookware
- Toys
- Jewelry

and many more!

#RightToRepair #RepairCafe #PlasticFreeDMV #ZeroWaste #SolarPunkSunday #Burke #FairfaxCounty #Fairfax #NorthernVA

If you find something broken during your spring cleaning, bring it to Repair Cafe! We'll be at TJ Library in Annandale/Falls Church for our March meeting. Doors open at 10:30, and we close to new repairs at 12:30pm. Knife sharpening closes at 12:00pm to allow time for cleanup. We'd love to see you there!

Not sure what to bring? Here's some things we've diagnosed and repaired before:

- Clothing
- Household decor
- Lighting fixtures
- Cookware
- Toys
- Jewelry

and many more!

#RepairCafe
#RightToRepair
#FairfaxCounty
#Annandale
#AnnandaleVA
#ZeroWaste
#SolarPunkSunday
#PlasticFreeDMV

If you can (safely! ❄️) make it, we're holding Repair Cafe next weekend, Sunday, February 8th, from 10:30am to 12:30pm, at Pohick Regional Library

We're a community-oriented group, and that's why we say your safety comes first! If you want to visit but can't make it out next weekend, don't worry - there will always be other Cafes to attend.

#RepairCafe #RightToRepair #FairfaxCounty #Burke #ZeroWaste #SolarPunkSunday #PlasticFreeDMV

If you can (safely! ❄️) make it, we're holding Repair Cafe next weekend, Sunday, February 8th, from 10:30am to 12:30pm, at Pohick Regional Library

We're a community-oriented group, and that's why we say your safety comes first! If you want to visit but can't make it out next weekend, don't worry - there will always be other Cafes to attend.

#RepairCafe #RightToRepair #FairfaxCounty #Burke #ZeroWaste #SolarPunkSunday #PlasticFreeDMV

Repair Cafe returns to ring in the new year! Our next event will be Sunday, January 11th, at the City of Fairfax Regional Library. Doors open at 10:30, and we close to new repairs at 12:30pm. Knife sharpening closes at 12:00pm to allow time for cleanup. We'd love to see you there!

Not sure what to bring? Here's some things we've diagnosed and repaired before:

- Clothing
- Household decor
- Lighting fixtures
- Cookware
- Toys
- Jewelry

and many more!

Repairs are free and provided on a volunteer basis. Knife sharpening is available with a limit of 3 blades per visitor. EDIT: We now have the capacity to sharpen serrated blades! New to Repair Cafe? Check out RepairCafe dot org: https://www.repaircafe.org/en/about/

#RepairCafe #RightToRepair #Fairfax #FairfaxVA #FairfaxCounty #ZeroWaste #SolarPunkSunday #PlasticFreeDMV

Repair Cafe returns to ring in the new year! Our next event will be Sunday, January 11th, at the City of Fairfax Regional Library. Doors open at 10:30, and we close to new repairs at 12:30pm. Knife sharpening closes at 12:00pm to allow time for cleanup. We'd love to see you there!

Not sure what to bring? Here's some things we've diagnosed and repaired before:

- Clothing
- Household decor
- Lighting fixtures
- Cookware
- Toys
- Jewelry

and many more!

Repairs are free and provided on a volunteer basis. Knife sharpening is available with a limit of 3 blades per visitor. EDIT: We now have the capacity to sharpen serrated blades! New to Repair Cafe? Check out RepairCafe dot org: https://www.repaircafe.org/en/about/

#RepairCafe #RightToRepair #Fairfax #FairfaxVA #FairfaxCounty #ZeroWaste #SolarPunkSunday #PlasticFreeDMV

Gifting holidays often come with enormous pressures to choose the right gifts, the best gifts, and the newest, shiniest gifts. If you're looking for something a little more personal, why not try creative reuse?

"Creative reuse" is a broad term, but we use it to refer to anything that gives new life to an older thing. Clothing you've outgrown, jewelry or glassware that has been broken, unreadable books, and more - all of these things can be re-used, made into something new, beautiful, and significant. You could do this at a Creative Reuse Center or a Repair Cafe, but you can also do it at home!

Here's a piece I made with scrapbooking paper and old books, at Dabble Creative Reuse Center! Since the books were no longer useful in their original form, and the scrapbooking paper was no longer suitable for its original purpose, both could be combined into a cut-paper design with new life.

#ZeroWaste #PlasticFreeDMV #RepairCafe #CreativeReuse

Happy Saturday! After the busy holiday weekend, maybe you're finding a few things you'd like to repair this year. We can help!

Come visit Fairfax County Repair Cafe at our last meet of 2025! We'll be at Culmore Community Library on Saturday, December 6th. We open at 10:30am and we close our doors to new repairs at 12:30pm.

Not sure what to bring? Here's some things we've diagnosed and repaired before:

- Clothing
- Household decor
- Lighting fixtures
- Cookware
- Toys
- Jewelry

and many more!

Repairs are free and provided on a volunteer basis. Knife sharpening is available with a limit of 3 blades per visitor, and we don't have capacity for serrated knives. New to Repair Cafe? Check out RepairCafe dot org: https://www.repaircafe.org/en/about/

#RepairCafe #RightToRepair #FallsChurch #Annandale #ZeroWaste #SolarPunkSunday #Arlington #PlasticFreeDMV

Repair Café is breaking free! We're coming to visit the Mary Riley Styles Public Library in the City of Falls Church on Sunday, Nov 9th!

Come join us for repairs, snacks, and community!

You do not need to have something in need of repair - bring your personal projects, or your curiosity, and join us anytime from 12pm to 2pm in the upper meeting room, just behind the info desk.

More info: https://www.mrspl.org/event/draft-repair-cafe-28087

#RepairCafe #RightToRepair #FallsChurch #ZeroWaste #SolarPunkSunday #Arlington #Annandale #PlasticFreeDMV

Boo! It's Repair Cafe! 👻 We're bringing repairs to Thomas Jefferson Library on Saturday, October 11th. Bring something to repair - or if you'd like, a project of yours - and enjoy some snacks, zines, and community. 🛠️

#RepairCafe #FallsChurch #Arlington #FairfaxCounty #AnnandaleVA #Annandale #PlasticFreeDMV #SolarPunkSunday #RightToRepair

Boo! It's Repair Cafe! 👻 We're bringing repairs to Thomas Jefferson Library on Saturday, October 11th. Bring something to repair - or if you'd like, a project of yours - and enjoy some snacks, zines, and community. 🛠️

#RepairCafe #FallsChurch #Arlington #FairfaxCounty #AnnandaleVA #Annandale #PlasticFreeDMV #SolarPunkSunday #RightToRepair

Congratulations to @Thelearningquest and to the City of Falls Church on the successful adoption of Repair Day, to be observed October 18th of this year, 2025. I was delighted to be in attendance at the adoption of this proclamation, and thrilled to see the City of Falls Church become a leader in our region's formal recognition of the value of repair in our communities.

#PlasticFreeDMV #RightToRepair #FallsChurch

Volunteer opportunities with #RepairCafe

Sunday 9/14/25 Pohick Library: https://volunteernow.volunteerfairfax.org/custom/1427/opp_details/190697

Saturday 10/11/25 Thomas Jefferson Library: https://volunteernow.volunteerfairfax.org/custom/1427/opp_details/190807

Sunday 11/9/25 Mary Riley Styles Library: https://ideali.st/jhung2

We're a registered volunteer group, so we can sign off on hours for students and anyone else who wants them. Join us!

#FairfaxCounty #Fairfax #FallsChurch #DMV #PlasticFreeDMV

Repair? Where? At Fairfax County Repair Café, of course!

We'll be at Pohick Regional Library on Sunday, September 14th, 2025. Doors open at 10:30am, and stay open until 12:30pm.

New to Repair Cafe? Bring a broken item or a question, and let's work together to figure it out. Repairs and consultations are free, and we have snacks to share.

#RepairCafe #RightToRepair #FairfaxCounty #NoVA #FallsChurch #Burke #SpringfieldVA #NorthernVA #NorthernVirginia #DMV #PlasticFreeDMV #MoveSlowAndFixThings #SolarPunkSunday

Repair? Where? At Fairfax County Repair Café, of course!

We'll be at Pohick Regional Library on Sunday, September 14th, 2025. Doors open at 10:30am, and stay open until 12:30pm.

New to Repair Cafe? Bring a broken item or a question, and let's work together to figure it out. Repairs and consultations are free, and we have snacks to share.

#RepairCafe #RightToRepair #FairfaxCounty #NoVA #FallsChurch #Burke #SpringfieldVA #NorthernVA #NorthernVirginia #DMV #PlasticFreeDMV #MoveSlowAndFixThings #SolarPunkSunday

Repair? Where? At Fairfax County Repair Café, of course!

We'll be at Pohick Regional Library on Sunday, September 14th, 2025. Doors open at 10:30am, and stay open until 12:30pm.

New to Repair Cafe? Bring a broken item or a question, and let's work together to figure it out. Repairs and consultations are free, and we have snacks to share.

#RepairCafe #RightToRepair #FairfaxCounty #NoVA #FallsChurch #Burke #SpringfieldVA #NorthernVA #NorthernVirginia #DMV #PlasticFreeDMV #MoveSlowAndFixThings #SolarPunkSunday

Repair? Where? At Fairfax County Repair Café, of course!

We'll be at Pohick Regional Library on Sunday, September 14th, 2025. Doors open at 10:30am, and stay open until 12:30pm.

New to Repair Cafe? Bring a broken item or a question, and let's work together to figure it out. Repairs and consultations are free, and we have snacks to share.

#RepairCafe #RightToRepair #FairfaxCounty #NoVA #FallsChurch #Burke #SpringfieldVA #NorthernVA #NorthernVirginia #DMV #PlasticFreeDMV #MoveSlowAndFixThings #SolarPunkSunday

Repair? Where? At Fairfax County Repair Café, of course!

We'll be at Pohick Regional Library on Sunday, September 14th, 2025. Doors open at 10:30am, and stay open until 12:30pm.

New to Repair Cafe? Bring a broken item or a question, and let's work together to figure it out. Repairs and consultations are free, and we have snacks to share.

#RepairCafe #RightToRepair #FairfaxCounty #NoVA #FallsChurch #Burke #SpringfieldVA #NorthernVA #NorthernVirginia #DMV #PlasticFreeDMV #MoveSlowAndFixThings #SolarPunkSunday

Good morning DMV! Our next Repair Cafe is THIS SATURDAY, Aug 16th! Doors open at 10:30am, and we'd love to see you there!

New to Repair Cafe? Bring a broken item or a question, and let's work together to figure it out. Repairs and consultations are free, and we have snacks to share.

PLEASE NOTE: We CAN do knife sharpening at this event after all. See next post for more details.

#RepairCafe #RightToRepair #FairfaxCounty #NoVA #Oakton #FairOaks #Fairfax #NorthernVA #DMV #PlasticFreeDMV #SolarPunkSunday

Good morning DMV! Our next Repair Cafe is THIS SATURDAY, Aug 16th! Doors open at 10:30am, and we'd love to see you there!

New to Repair Cafe? Bring a broken item or a question, and let's work together to figure it out. Repairs and consultations are free, and we have snacks to share.

PLEASE NOTE: We CAN do knife sharpening at this event after all. See next post for more details.

#RepairCafe #RightToRepair #FairfaxCounty #NoVA #Oakton #FairOaks #Fairfax #NorthernVA #DMV #PlasticFreeDMV #SolarPunkSunday