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  1. RE: hessen.social/@rette_die_datte

    Das #RepairCafé in #Friedberg gibt es nächste Woche wieder (Donnerstag, 17. 09., 17:00 Uhr), aber Ihr könnt uns auch schon dieses Wochenende beim Hands-On! Ehrenamtstag 2026 besuchen.

    Zusammen reparieren werden wir da nicht, aber informieren, demonstrieren, diskutieren, lamentieren, gratulieren, inspirieren, initiieren geht immer.

    Und Kuchen gibt es natürlich auch.

    13. September 2026 11:00 - 17:00 Uhr Parkplatz an der Halle am #Seebach
    #HandsOn

  2. RE: hessen.social/@rette_die_datte

    Das #RepairCafé in #Friedberg gibt es nächste Woche wieder (Donnerstag, 17. 09., 17:00 Uhr), aber Ihr könnt uns auch schon dieses Wochenende beim Hands-On! Ehrenamtstag 2026 besuchen.

    Zusammen reparieren werden wir da nicht, aber informieren, demonstrieren, diskutieren, lamentieren, gratulieren, inspirieren, initiieren geht immer.

    Und Kuchen gibt es natürlich auch.

    13. September 2026 11:00 - 17:00 Uhr Parkplatz an der Halle am #Seebach
    #HandsOn

  3. Culpeper County & surrounding counties (Orange, Madison, Spotsylvania, Stafford, Rappahannock):

    The Culpeper Library is hosting its second EVER Repair Cafe on Saturday, September 19th, 11am-12:30pm, and they need help.

    To volunteer, fill out this form, and put "Repair Cafe" in the comments section: cclva.org/form/adult-volunteer

    If you would prefer an alternate method of signup, you can DM or email me and I'll relay to the organizers.

    Event page for info here: cclva.org/event/fix-repair-caf

    #culpeper #cpep #fxbg #fredericksburg #spotsylvania #RepairCafe #RightToRepair #SolarpunkSunday

  4. Culpeper County & surrounding counties (Orange, Madison, Spotsylvania, Stafford, Rappahannock):

    The Culpeper Library is hosting its second EVER Repair Cafe on Saturday, September 19th, 11am-12:30pm, and they need help.

    To volunteer, fill out this form, and put "Repair Cafe" in the comments section: cclva.org/form/adult-volunteer

    If you would prefer an alternate method of signup, you can DM or email me and I'll relay to the organizers.

    Event page for info here: cclva.org/event/fix-repair-caf

    #culpeper #cpep #fxbg #fredericksburg #spotsylvania #RepairCafe #RightToRepair #SolarpunkSunday

  5. Culpeper County & surrounding counties (Orange, Madison, Spotsylvania, Stafford, Rappahannock):

    The Culpeper Library is hosting its second EVER Repair Cafe on Saturday, September 19th, 11am-12:30pm, and they need help.

    To volunteer, fill out this form, and put "Repair Cafe" in the comments section: cclva.org/form/adult-volunteer

    If you would prefer an alternate method of signup, you can DM or email me and I'll relay to the organizers.

    Event page for info here: cclva.org/event/fix-repair-caf

    #culpeper #cpep #fxbg #fredericksburg #spotsylvania #RepairCafe #RightToRepair #SolarpunkSunday

  6. Culpeper County & surrounding counties (Orange, Madison, Spotsylvania, Stafford, Rappahannock):

    The Culpeper Library is hosting its second EVER Repair Cafe on Saturday, September 19th, 11am-12:30pm, and they need help.

    To volunteer, fill out this form, and put "Repair Cafe" in the comments section: cclva.org/form/adult-volunteer

    If you would prefer an alternate method of signup, you can DM or email me and I'll relay to the organizers.

    Event page for info here: cclva.org/event/fix-repair-caf

    #culpeper #cpep #fxbg #fredericksburg #spotsylvania #RepairCafe #RightToRepair #SolarpunkSunday

  7. 🍂 Fall in love with your old stuff again, by giving it new life at Repair Cafe! We'll be meeting at the Thomas Jefferson Library on Saturday, September 12th, from 10:30am-12:30pm.

    #RepairCafe #RightToRepair #PlasticFreeDMV #SolarpunkSunday #ZeroWaste #NoVA #NorthernVA #FairfaxCounty #FallsChurch #AnnandaleVA #TysonsVA

  8. 🍂 Fall in love with your old stuff again, by giving it new life at Repair Cafe! We'll be meeting at the Thomas Jefferson Library on Saturday, September 12th, from 10:30am-12:30pm.

    #RepairCafe #RightToRepair #PlasticFreeDMV #SolarpunkSunday #ZeroWaste #NoVA #NorthernVA #FairfaxCounty #FallsChurch #AnnandaleVA #TysonsVA

  9. 🍂 Fall in love with your old stuff again, by giving it new life at Repair Cafe! We'll be meeting at the Thomas Jefferson Library on Saturday, September 12th, from 10:30am-12:30pm.

    #RepairCafe #RightToRepair #PlasticFreeDMV #SolarpunkSunday #ZeroWaste #NoVA #NorthernVA #FairfaxCounty #FallsChurch #AnnandaleVA #TysonsVA

  10. 🍂 Fall in love with your old stuff again, by giving it new life at Repair Cafe! We'll be meeting at the Thomas Jefferson Library on Saturday, September 12th, from 10:30am-12:30pm.

    #RepairCafe #RightToRepair #PlasticFreeDMV #SolarpunkSunday #ZeroWaste #NoVA #NorthernVA #FairfaxCounty #FallsChurch #AnnandaleVA #TysonsVA

  11. 🍂 Fall in love with your old stuff again, by giving it new life at Repair Cafe! We'll be meeting at the Thomas Jefferson Library on Saturday, September 12th, from 10:30am-12:30pm.

    #RepairCafe #RightToRepair #PlasticFreeDMV #SolarpunkSunday #ZeroWaste #NoVA #NorthernVA #FairfaxCounty #FallsChurch #AnnandaleVA #TysonsVA

  12. #Aotearoa / #NewZeland - #SewingMachine General Maintenance Workshop

    19 Sept 2026
    10:40 am – 12:00 pm

    569 Ferguson Street, Terrace End, Palmerston North 4410, New Zealand

    "Join us for this workshop alongside our 19 September #PalmerstonNorth #RepairCafé, at the Palmerston North Community Leisure Centre, as part of #RepairFestivalAotearoa.

    The workshop will cover:
    Cleaning your sewing machine
    Oiling and what not to oil, type of oil to use
    Setting tensions
    Needle and thread selection

    Daryl will have sewing machines there to demonstrate. He says that most problems with sewing machines are related to dirt, needles and not oiling properly.

    Please feel free to bring along fabric or material which gives an example of your sewing challenges. So if your overlocking is not nice and even, or you have challenges with grinning stitches (where it pulls apart after sewing)."

    FMI:
    repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/r

    #SolarPunkSunday #RepairCafesAotearoa #RepairCafesNewZealand #FixIt #SewingMachineMaintenance #ReuseRestoreRepair #MakerFest
    #RepairFestival2026

  13. #Aotearoa / #NewZealand - #Timaru #RepairCafé

    13 Sept 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    55c Redruth Street, Redruth
    Timaru 7910
    New Zealand

    "One small repair can save money, reduce waste, and keep a favourite item going for years longer.

    Every second Sunday of the month, the #SouthCanterbury #EcoCentre turns into a busy little workshop powered by generous community volunteers. One volunteer might be fixing a lamp, another patching someone’s favourite jeans, while nearby a bike gets tuned up and someone learns a new sewing skill over a cup of tea.

    Our volunteer repairers help give broken, damaged, and well-loved items a second chance. It’s also a chance to learn new skills, build community connections, and share conversations with others."

    Learn more:
    repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/r

    #SolarPunkSunday #RepairCafesAotearoa #RepairCafesNewZealand #FixIt #ReuseRestoreRepair #MakerFest #RepairFestival2026

  14. #Aotearoa / #NewZealand - #MakerFestival

    12 - 13 Sept 2026
    10:00 am – 6:00 pm

    148 Durham Street, #Tauranga 3110, New Zealand

    "Innovate. Create. Electrify the Future.

    #STEM #WanaTrust proudly presents our first ever #MakerFest ! A #SustainableTech event that aims to inspire #innovation and #EnvironmentalResponsibility by developing and showcasing #RenewableEnergy and electrification projects to a broad audience.

    Maker Festival will also have a dedicated #RepairCafé over the 2 event days.

    Registration: Register for this event and find out more by heading to the learn more button or here

    Audience: While the festival is about hands-on learn by doing, #MakerFest is suited to older rangatahi and young adults. We welcome all ages, but some activities will be unsuitable to those under 12 years of age. Please check our programme for the day for more info on what to expect to avoid disappointment.

    Accessibility: Public transport, #WhānauFriendly and #Mobility #accessible

    Cost: Free entry
    Venue: 148 Durham Street, Tauranga 3110
    Maximum Capacity: 1600"

    FMI and to register:
    repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/r

    #SolarPunkSunday #RepairCafes #RepairNetworkAotearoa
    #RepairReuseRestore #STEMWanaTrust #ZeroWaste #FixIt #RepairFestival #RenewablesNow #SolarPunk #RepairFestival2026 #BuildingCommunity #SustainableTechnology

  15. 👉 Installer des systèmes d'exploitation libres, vous savez faire ?

    📣 l'association GSVO 95 recherche des bénévoles pour l'Install Party prévue lors du Repair café qu'elle organise à Cergy

    🗓️ samedi 17 octobre, de 10h à 17h
    📍Hôtel d'agglomération de Cergy-Pontoise (95)

    Vous avez les compétences et des disponibilités ? Ne tardez à contacter l'association ✉️ [email protected]

    #LogicielLibre #InstallParty #Cergy #RepairCafé

  16. 📣 Nous avons besoin d'aide pour la tenue de notre stand au Repair café organisé par l'association GSVO 95 à Cergy (95)

    🗓️ samedi 17 octobre
    📍Hôtel d'agglomération de Cergy-Pontoise

    Vous êtes disponible une 1/2 journée, voire la journée entière ?

    👉 N'hésitez pas à nous l'indiquer le plus tôt possible, idéalement avant mercredi 7 octobre 🙏

    wiki.april.org/w/Repair_Cafe_C

    Tenir un stand April ce n'est pas sorcier !
    On vous dit tout sur le wiki wiki.april.org/w/Repair_Cafe_C

    #LogicielLibre #Cergy #RepairCafe

  17. #WinchesterMA #RepairCafe

    Saturday, August 29th

    Appointments from 9am - 12:00pm.

    Chidley Hall
    First Congregational Church
    21 Church St.
    Winchester, MA

    "Please bring us your unwanted TV remote controls as we can repurpose them and give them a new life.

    PLEASE REMEMBER:

    EACH TIME SLOT IS 30 MINUTES LONG, STARTING AT 9.00AM UNTIL 12.00PM.

    UP TO TWO REPAIR SLOTS CAN BE MADE PER PERSON.

    WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO REPAIR YOUR ITEM BUT SOMETIMES IT MAY NOT BE FIXABLE.

    ANY SPARE PARTS NEEDED, BATTERIES ETC. WILL NEED TO BE PROVIDED BY YOU. YOU CAN BUY SPARE PARTS IF NEEDED AT FELLS HARDWARE ON MAIN STREET.

    WALK-IN CLIENTS WILL BE ALLOWED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS, BUT THERE MAYBE A SHORT WAIT TIME.

    What do you do with those broken electronics? Or a knife that won't cut butter? Or with a sweater full of moth holes? Toss it? No way!

    PLEASE REMEMBER:

    EACH TIME SLOT IS 30 MINUTES LONG, STARTING AT 9.00AM UNTIL 12.00PM.

    UP TO TWO REPAIR SLOTS CAN BE MADE PER PERSON.

    WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO REPAIR YOUR ITEM BUT SOMETIMES IT MAY NOT BE FIXABLE.

    ANY SPARE PARTS NEEDED, BATTERIES ETC. WILL NEED TO BE PROVIDED BY YOU. YOU CAN BUY SPARE PARTS IF NEEDED AT FELLS HARDWARE ON MAIN STREET.

    WALK-IN CLIENTS WILL BE ALLOWED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS, BUT THERE MAYBE A SHORT WAIT TIME. "

    FMI and to pre-register:
    repaircafewin.com/

    #SolarPunkSunday #RepairCafesMassachusetts #RepairCafeWinchester #FixIt #ReuseRestoreRepair

  18. Save the date! September 26, 2026!

    #OttawaONT - September #RepairCafé (no ticket required; FREE EVENT)

    By #OttawaToolLibrary

    Zibi, 28 Booth Street, Ottawa

    Saturday, September 26th, 2026, from 10am until 2pm.

    "#RepairCafés are opportunities for all #Ottawa & area residents to feel purpose and belonging – whether as a visitor or volunteer – to save money, learn new skills and foster a culture of repair! Repair Cafés directly divert items from our local landfills and reduce our environmental impact, while allowing our community to engage in accessible climate action!

    Repair Cafés are an international concept that has come to the National Capital Region with the goal of reducing landfill waste, teaching new skills, and building community!

    Our past Repair Cafés have been very successful with volunteers fixing dozens of items and sharing their knowledge around everything from darning socks to re-wiring kettles.

    It's first-come, first-served, so please be prepared for the chance of extended wait times. Though we work as quickly and efficiently as we can, the popularity of these events is increasing and we can never tell what kind of wait there may be for us to see your item. We ask for your patience and kindness - remember, we are all on this repair mission together! :)

    This event is sponsored by the Dream Community Foundation and hosted by Zibi and is free of charge. This listing is for information purposes only. All registration occurs onsite. You DO NOT HAVE TO REGISTER via Eventbrite, but a donation to support these great initiatives is always appreciated and helps cover expenses for volunteers. Note that if you kindly donate it does not mean you get to skip the line or show up as we are closing down with the expectation that someone will see your item.

    Support provided from EPRA enables us to safely recycle any items that are not able to be repaired at the Repair Café."

    FMI:
    eventbrite.ca/e/september-repa

    #SolarPunkSunday #ReuseRestoreRepair
    #RepairCafes #FixIt #RepairCafes #RepairCafesOntario #BuildingCommunity

  19. Ah, the Repair Café: because nothing screams efficient productivity like a room full of well-meaning #amateurs squinting at your broken toaster while sipping on overpriced coffee. ☕🔧 Who knew a little elbow grease and a few Google searches could turn a room full of idealists into tech support wannabes? 😂
    repaircafe.org/ #RepairCafe #TechSupport #CommunityCoffee #ProductiveFun #HackerNews #ngated

  20. #WinchesterMA - Winchester #RepairCafe

    Saturday, August 29th

    Appointments from 9am - 12:00pm

    First Congregational Church
    21 Church St.
    Winchester, MA

    "There may be a long wait,so it is always better to make an appointment to be seen.

    Please bring us your unwanted TV remote controls as we can repurpose them and give them a new life.

    If you have repair skills and love a challenge, join our team of volunteer #menders and #mentors.

    - The mission of Repair Café is for experienced menders to share their knowledge while demonstrating repairs, so our clients leave feeling empowered to try repairing themselves. We aim to spread the word that repairing and renovating can be FUN!
    - Given the increased interest in Repair Café, appointments are limited to helping the client within the allotted 1/2 hour appointment time. Repairs and/or mending that require more time will need to be finished by the client.

    Please check the volunteer skills we can offer at this Repair Cafe and choose the one that matches the item you need to repair most closely. Each volunteer will show you how to repair your item, using their tools. You will learn the skills to finish repairing your object at home if we run out of time.

    It would help us if you can indicate the type of repair you are bringing in, so we can be more prepared. For example, 'torn seam in red dress' then we can have red thread available. 'Old, faded jeans needing a patch' so we can have the right color patch handy.

    Please remember:

    - One person per repair.
    - Each time slot is 30 minutes long, starting at 9:00 am until 12:00 pm. Up to two repair slots can be made per person.
    - We will do our best to repair your item but sometimes it may not be fixable.
    - Any spare parts (batteries, etc) will need to be provided by you. You can buy spare parts at Fells Hardware on Main Street.

    Sign-up for appointments recommended."

    FMI and to sign up:
    repaircafewin.com/

    #SolarPunkSunday #RepairCafesMassachusetts
    #RightToRepair #FixIt #MassachusettsEvents #Mending #Fixing #FixitClinic #RepairCafes

  21. I forgot to mention: if you're in the #YQR / Regina area, tomorrow (Saturday 8 August 2026) is the #Regina Repair Cafe for this month. It's at the Victoria Square Mall, so lots of parking. It runs 10am - 4pm.

    If you have stuff that is not working or broken, there's a good chance one of us volunteers can fix it for you. And it's free! We help keep stuff from ending up in the landfill before its time, and save you the expense of having to replace it.

    And yes, we fix stuff you can't get fixed "professionally" because no one fixes small appliances and whatnot any more, because everyone says "Just buy a new one, it's cheaper". Not everyone can afford to "just" replace stuff, and there's the whole environment thing.

    I guess we're adding a fourth "R" to the circle of life: reduce, re-use, repair, recycle.

    I'm just a volunteer, not an organizer or official publicist or anything like that. But come down and say "Hi".

    #RepairCafe #repair #environment #CollectiveAction #conservation #SK #fix #broken

  22. #BathME - Last #RepairCafé of the year!

    August 8, 2026
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

    #PattenFreeLibrary
    33 Summer St, Bath, ME 04530

    "Why replace when you can repair? Our expert volunteers will help repair your electronics, lamps, furniture, jewelry and small appliances; mend clothing, and sharpen tools.

    If we are unable to repair your item we will make suggestions on where you can find the parts and learn how to do the repair or have it professionally repaired. This is a first come, first served program and depending on the turnout we can’t guarantee we will be able to help everyone or repair every item. Please bring your items with you to the library.

    Presented in partnership with the #CurtisMemorialLibrary, #HabitatForHumanity #ReStore, and #Merrymeeting Community and Adult Education. Repair Café will rotate between locations."

    Source:
    patten-lib.libcal.com/event/16

    #SolarPunkSunday #MaineEvents #RightToRepair #RepairCafesMaine #FixIt #ReuseRestoreRepair #MaineLibraries #LibrariesRule!

  23. Today was this month's Repair Cafe in my city. I think it also marks a full year I've been volunteering at them. I enjoy it a lot.

    After last months good results - everything brought to me successfully fixed *except* one item - I got exactly the same result today. A bunch of successes, and one failure. And it's a weird and annoying coincidence - they are basically the same thing, #Sony all-in-one bookshelf #stereo systems. You know the type, they're on the order of a cubic foot and look like a small stack of stereo equipment units, but it's just a cosmetic look. Inside, the tuner, preamp, amp, CD player / changer, tape deck are all one thing. #Boombox in a suit, basically.

    Both times, I figured out what was wrong - but I couldn't get to the bits I needed to actually fix them. I got stumped trying to take the front #fascia off the chassis. There's usually a few screws to take the back and/or top off, and then some #clips holding the front fascia to the (usually) one-piece sheet metal sides and bottom. Taking a #spudger to them releases all along the top and sides, but at the bottom of the fascia, it doesn't release - there's something weird about the clips I can't see, and I don't see any #screws responsible, inside or out. I don't want to force it more than I have because it will break.

    Any Sony-heads out there know the secret with these things? They're from the 80s and 90s, at least the ones brought into me.

    #RepairCafe #YQR #repair #fix #FixDontReplace

  24. The next #Regina Repair Cafe is tomorrow! Boy, time flies. It seems like just a month ago that we did the last one.

    This one is at the Victoria Square mall. It runs from 10am to 4pm as usual. Advance bookings of repair appointments have closed, but they do take walk-ins when time and volunteers are available - I've never seen a walk-in turned away. For some reason, lots of people book appointments and then don't show up, so there's a fair bit of time freed up from that.

    I'm just a volunteer, not an organizer. If you have electronics, small appliances, tools or "general repairs" that could use a (free!) look-at, diagnosis, and possible repair, come down and see me. That's my usual remit.

    Virtually anything else can also be looked at; there are many volunteers covering every possible category from bicycle fixes to repairing garments to tuning up guitars.

    Helping to keep stuff in the hands of people that use it, rather than it ending up in the landfill for want of a small repair, is rewarding for me.

    #RepairCafe #YQR #SK #repair #fix #environment

  25. RE: reparierecke.de/display/4f3a90

    Der Runde Tisch Reparatur e.V. gibt uns Reparateur:innen eine Stimme, eine Mitsprachemöglichkeit, bei politischen Entscheidungen zum Thema Reparatur.

    Wir brauchen ein Recht auf Reparatur in allen Bereichen, und wir brauchen Menschen, die helfen und sich einsetzen.

    Hilf auch Du, und unterstütze uns bei unserer Arbeit.

    👉 runder-tisch-reparatur.de/mitm

    Danke sehr!!!

    #RTR #RunderTischReparatur #RechtAufReparatur #righttorepair #reparatur #repaircafe #reparatur

  26. One of the most #SolarPunk events to happen in Southern #Maine! This Saturday!!!

    #BrunswickME - 2nd Annual #DIYFestival

    Saturday, June 13, 2026
    10:00am - 1:00pm

    #CurtisMemorialLibrary
    23 Pleasant Street
    Brunswick, ME 04011

    "Roll up your sleeves and bring your curiosity— our 2nd annual #DIY Festival is packed with #inspiration, #creativity, and #PracticalSkills! From #repairing the things you love to #preserving the #harvest, we're bringing together #makers, #growers, and #doers of all kinds to celebrate #SelfReliance, #community, and #craft. Whether you’re a seasoned maker or just starting out, there’s something here for everyone.

    DEMONSTRATIONS BY:

    #UMaineCooperativeExtension (Strawberry Jam #canning preservation) | #MerrymeetingBayTrout Unlimited (#Flyfishing and #FlyTying) | #ArtVan (#ButtonMaking & #Crafts) | #RepairCafe | Design Your Own #Puzzle in the Children's Library | #BlockPrinting & more!

    LECTURE SERIES in the MORRELL MEETING ROOM:

    10:00 - Explore #NativeGardens with members of St. Paul's Episcopal Church's Earth Care Team

    10:45 - Join the #MARIAProject from #BigelowLaboratory for #OceanSciences to learn what you can do with #MaineAlgae

    11:30 - Enjoy a performance from Curtis' own Friday morning #Ukulele Friends

    Noon - Try out a free #Pilates lesson with Routine. Bring your own mat if you can. 20 person limit.

    Source:
    curtislibrary.libcal.com/event

    #SolarPunkSunday #LibariesRule #MaineLibraries #MaineEvents #RepairCafesMaine #PuzzleDesign #FoodPreservation #BuildingCommunity #Gardening #SelfCare

  27. @dmacphee

    That's great!

    Note there's also a Repair Cafe in the Regina area. The next one is on Saturday, April 18th, at the library in White City. First time at that location!

    (just a volunteer, not an organizer or spokesperson)

    #SK #YQR #YXE #Regina #RepairCafe

  28. 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

  29. Si vous ne savez pas quoi faire dimanche, venez prendre un bain de brouillard #yverdon et réparer vos choses au #repaircafe. 🤗🤗

    #suisseromande

  30. 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: repaircafe.org/en/about/

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

  31. Ich möchte bitte, dass ihr mich auf dem #39c3 alle mit meinem neuen offiziellen Namen ansprecht!

    In 🦦 words: meine SOS, ein Meetup zum Thema Reparatur ist jetzt im offiziellen #bitsundbäume Habitat-Programm gelandet.

    Wenn ihr was mit #rechtaufreparatur #r2r #reparatur #repaircafe zu tun habt (oder haben möchtet) schaut gerne an Tag 2 um 17 Uhr mal vorbei!

    events.ccc.de/congress/2025/hu

  32. REPAIR CAFÉ

    Afgelopen juli liep ik nieuwsgierig het Repair Café binnen in wijkcentrum De Meent in Amstelveen. Voor me gingen twee dames naar binnen met een kar waar je U tegen zegt – met daarop een apparaat dat eruitzag alsof het rechtstreeks uit een sciencefictionfilm kwam.
    .
    column >> morpurgomedia.nl/columns-blogs
    .
    #repaircafe #reparatie #vrijwilligers #amstelveen #demeent #martinepostma #wijkcentrum #MorpurgoMedia @mijnAmstelveennieuws #blog #column

  33. #TuscaloosaPublicLibrary To Host #RepairCafe

    The #Tuscaloosa Public Library will once again host its Repair Cafe on Saturday, July 12.

    by Ryan Phillips, Posted Thu, Jun 26, 2025

    "The event will be held from noon until 3 p.m., with the first installment earlier this year giving nearly 300 patrons the chance to learn how to repair electronics, small appliances, clothing, jewelry, furniture, #bicycles, and more.

    "Volunteers will provide their time and repair skills to diagnose and fix broken household items, sharing their knowledge with patrons so they too can become repairers.

    "Past Repair Cafes have served 255 people, with volunteers attempting 96 repairs so far, with 53 completed and 20 partly completed, marking a success rate of 76%.

    "The library says 260 pounds of trash have been saved from the landfill, with volunteers fixing scooters, cuckoo clocks, and even a Coleman camp stove.

    "The event will also feature a #TakeItApartTable where children can experiment by taking apart items like laptops and coffee makers."

    Source:
    patch.com/alabama/tuscaloosa/t

    #SolarPunkSunday #RepairCafesAlabama #LibrariesRule! #FixIt #RepairCafes #RepairReuseRecycle #RepairReuse

  34. #CharlottesvilleVA - #RepairCafé coming up at #ScrappyElephant

    Apr 18, 2025

    CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- "People with a broken piece of jewelry or some clothing that needs to be fixed might be able to get it done for free at an upcoming event.

    "The Cville TimeBank will be holding a Repair Café at the Scrappy Elephant on Allied Street on April 26.

    "Attendees can bring up to three items in need of repair.

    "Volunteers will be on hand to fix items. Repairs will be limited to 25 minutes if there are others waiting for assistance.

    "However, organizers say there will be no jewelry soldering or extensive bead restringing at this event.

    "This event is free to attend and open to the community. For more information, click on the link below:

    ctbrepaircafe.wordpress.com/

    Source:
    cbs19news.com/news/repair-caf-

    #VirginiaRepairCafes #RepairCafes #SolarPunkSunday #ReuseRepair #BuildingCommunity #RightToRepair #ReuseRepairRecycle #TimeBanks

  35. #OrilliaOntario - Need something fixed? #Orillia #RepairCafé returning in April

    Event taking place April 5 at St. James' Anglican Church

    Mar 14, 2025

    "Local residents are invited to bring their broken or torn possessions to St. James’ Church on Saturday, April 5 (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.), where 'fixers' will be on hand to make repairs and turn their 'trash' into 'treasure' at the eighth Orillia Repair Café, which takes place twice a year.

    "The event is supported by local volunteers and Sustainable Orillia, St. James’ Anglican Church and Lake Country Time Trade.

    "Light refreshments will be provided as well as child-friendly activities. A new feature this year will be '#BookSwaps,' one for adults and one for children. The café has a friendly and fun ambience and combines an enjoyable family activity with a rewarding outcome.

    "Annalise Stenekes has led the project since its inception and has gathered a dedicated and talented team of fixers who will attempt to repair a variety of items, including bicycles, lamps, home appliances, sewing machines, jewelry and audio/visual and computer equipment. Small furniture items will be repaired, clothing and footwear mended and toys given new life.

    "Last year, 230 kilograms of items were given a new lease on life, diverting potential waste from the #landfill and saving an estimated $1,000.

    "'#Repairing and #reusing broken items, as opposed to disposing of them and purchasing new ones, is a practical and meaningful contribution we can make for our environment,' says local resident Wendy Kirk. 'The Repair Café is also a feel-good place — at times the joy is tangible when someone’s prized item is restored to its former usefulness.'

    "Repair Café events are happening around the world, saving money, reducing landfill waste, cutting CO2 emissions, promoting learning and fostering community connections."

    Source:
    orilliamatters.com/local-news/
    #RepairCafesOntario #RepairCafes #BuildingCommunity #SolarPunkSunday #FixIt

  36. #Alabama: #Tuscaloosa #PublicLibrary to host second #RepairCafe

    by Allen Smith Mar 2, 2025

    "Tuscaloosa Public Library to host second Repair Cafe

    "Do you miss wearing your favorite pair of old jeans or using an old household item?

    "Tuscaloosa Public Library is hosting its second Repair Cafe on March 22 from noon to 3 p.m.

    "Volunteers will have stations for different categories of items and will also be there to teach attendees how to repair some items themselves.

    "Organizers are also hoping to save space in local landfills."

    Source:
    wvua23.com/news/tuscaloosa-pub
    #RepairCafesAlabama #SolarPunkSunday #LibrariesRule #FixIt

  37. #Alabama: #RepairCafe Returning to #Tuscaloosa #PublicLibrary After First Event's Success

    "After great feedback praising the wealth of knowledge and repair skills available at no charge, #TPL has announced plans to bring the event back next month, on Saturday, March 22nd from noon until 3 p.m. at the TPL Main Branch on Jack Warner Parkway.

    "The library is seeking volunteers with practical repair skills to make the event work! Anyone interested can contact Kayla Sikes at 205-345-5820 ext. 1255 or email [email protected].

    "'We believe in the power of community collaboration,' Sikes said. "The Repair Cafe is not just about fixing things; it's about building relationships and promoting a more sustainable way of living. We invite everyone in Tuscaloosa to join us and be part of this inspiring event."

    FMI: tuscaloosathread.com/tuscaloos
    #RepairCafesAL #RightToRepair #RepairCafe #SolarPunkSunday #SolarPunk #BuildingCommunity