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#RepairCafe #Papakura

Oct 03 2026
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

"🔧 Repair Café Workshop ♻️Fix It, Don’t Toss It!

🛠 What’s a Repair Café?
A community event where people come together to repair broken items, share skills, and reduce waste.

Bring your broken household items and get help from friendly fixers!

🧰 What Can You Bring?
‘If you can carry it you can bring it’

Clothing, Toys, Bicycles,
Small items of Furniture, and more

No Microwaves

🌱 Why Come to the Repair Cafe
* Save money and reduce landfill waste
* Learn repair skills from local volunteers
* Connect with your community over a cuppa and a shared purpose
* Help build a culture of sustainability

☕ Free tea, coffee & good vibes included!

No registration needed – just show up with your broken treasures."

FMI:
https://sustainablepapakura.org/?mec-events=repair-cafe-papakura&occurrence=2026-10-03

#SolarPunkSunday #Aotearoa #FixIt #ReuseRestoreRepair #RightToRepair #RepairCafesAotearoa #BuildingCommunity

#Waiheke #RepairCafé

27 Sept 2026, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

1A Mako Street, Oneroa, Auckland 1081, New Zealand

"Join us for another Repair Café on Waiheke!

A collaboration between #IslandWasteCollective, Waiheke Resources Trust and #RepairCaféAotearoa #NewZealand!

We will have volunteer repairers who can help you fix:

- Electrical items
- Clothing
- Bikes
- Jewellery
- Small furniture
- Tools
- Toys
- and much more...

Feel free to email us if you are not sure if you can bring your item and we will confirm if we have the right person available who can help

Please note:

Jewellery repairs will be available from 11 am
Usually, we allow 30 minutes per item for repair or diagnostics, and we generally recommend bringing no more than two items per person. If there’s no one waiting, we can sometimes squeeze in a little extra time for you.
A quick reminder about the Repair Café vibe: it’s not a drop‑off service where you leave your item and head out for a coffee or a beach walk. The whole magic of a Repair Café is in connecting, learning, and fixing things together, so it’s important that you stay with your item while one of our volunteers helps you out.

We’re lucky to have an amazing team with a huge range of skills and talent. To give you an idea of what happens at a typical event, at one of our our last Repair Cafés we:

• Assessed 69 items
• Successfully repaired 53
• Provided expert advice for 7 future fixes

Please bring #koha as the donation supports the volunteers time for advice and repairing of your item

Any questions, please do not hesitate to contact [email protected]

See you there!

Registration: Please RSVP for this event by heading to the learn more button so we know how many people to expect
Audience: Open to all
Accessibility: Public transport, Whānau friendly and Mobility accessible
Cost: Free entry (Koha warmly welcomed)
Venue: Waiheke Resources Trust & Sustainability Centre - 1A Mako Street, Oneroa, Waiheke Island 1081
Maximum Capacity: 60+ "

FMI and to RSVP:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/waiheke-repair-caf%C3%A9

#SolarPunkSunday #RepairFestival2026
#Aotearoa #FixIt #ReuseRestoreRepair
#RightToRepair #RepairCafesAotearoa
#BuildingCommunity

Hopper Home #RepairCafé

27 to 28 Sep 2026, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

11 Hopper Street, Mount Cook, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

"Bring your broken or well-loved items along to the Hopper Home Repair Café.

#CahootsWorkshop is collaborating with #MicroMill and #EverybodyEats to help you get more life out of the things you already own.

"Our friendly repairers and volunteers can offer support with:

- Small appliances
- Electronics
- Clothing and textiles
- Bags
- Small furniture
- Knives or tools needing sharpening
- and other items that could use some TLC.

We’ll do our best to repair what we can, and share advice for next steps when we can’t. Relax with excellent coffee and kai from Hopper Café while you wait, and leave with new skills, less waste, and hopefully a favourite item brought back to life."

Registration: No registration needed
Audience: Open to all
Accessibility: Public transport, Whānau friendly, Hearing, Vision and Mobility accessible
Cost: Free entry ( #Koha warmly welcomed)
Venue: Hopper Home - 11 Hopper street, Mount Cook, Wellington
Maximum Capacity: 100

FMI:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/hopper-home-repair-caf%C3%A9

#SolarPunkSunday #RepairFestival2026
#Aotearoa #NewZealand #FixIt #ReuseRestoreRepair #RightToRepair #RepairCafesAotearoa #RepairFestivalAotearoa

Can we fix it? Yes, #RepairFest suggests

By Times Team
September 20, 2026

"Ending is not better than mending, the #RepairFestivalAotearoa is set to prove.

"With more than 50 events, including in Waiuku, the festival will help Kiwis keep items our landfills and cash in our wallets, organiser Brigitte Sistig confirms.

" 'We want New Zealanders to think twice about replacing an item if it can be repaired. Every successful repair reduces demand for new, often carbon-heavy, goods,' she says.

" 'Repair Festival Aotearoa gives people access to repair and aims to shift consumer habits by encouraging repair over replacement. This is especially important at a time of rising economic pressures.'

"Run by local volunteers – including #craftspeople – the events are covering repairs to everything from clothing to electronics.

"In addition, repairing is beneficial for mental health, Sistig says.

" 'An often-overlooked benefit of a #RepairCulture is that it is incredibly rewarding and confidence building, thereby contributing to our wellbeing. Engaging in hands-on fixing provides people with a sense of purpose, mental agility and a wish to help others, which builds a sense of belonging and more #resilient communities,' she adds.

" 'By slowing down to fix what we own and love, we aren’t just saving money or preventing environmental waste, we are actively lowering our stress levels, boosting our personal happiness, and building stronger communities.'

"Locally, the festival involves the Waiuku UFO Crafting Circle (September 21) and Waiuku Repair Café (September 26). Click link below for a full list of events."

Source:
https://franklintimes.co.nz/can-we-fix-it-yes-repair-fest-suggests/

List of events:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival

#SolarPunkSunday #RepairFestival2026 #Aotearoa #NewZealand #FixIt #ReuseRestoreRepair #RightToRepair #RepairCafesAotearoa #BuildingCommunity

#RepairCafe #SantaBarbara

Saturday, September 26, 2026
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

CEC's Environmental Hub
1219 State Street
Santa Barbara, CA, 93101 United States

"Join us for #RepairCafeSantaBarbara, a completely free, community-powered event where volunteers help fix broken items instead of sending them to the landfill. Bring up to two items — such as clothing, electronics, bikes, furniture, toys, small appliances, or knives for sharpening — and work alongside skilled fixers to bring them back to life.

"This is not a drop-off service; you’ll collaborate directly with a volunteer who will assess your item, guide you through the repair process, and share practical skills along the way. Open to the public and designed to empower you to repair your favorite items, this is a hands-on, educational experience rooted in sustainability and community connection. Interested in getting involved? Contact [email protected] to volunteer your skills, attend future events, or simply help us spread the word!

"This event is part of the Community Environmental Council's A Year of Active Hope, a series of free events hosted at our Environmental Hub to unite the community and create space for courage, connection, and change."

FMI:
https://cecsb.org/events/repair-cafe-santa-barbara-september-2026

#SolarPunkSunday #RepairCafes
#RepairCafesCalifornia #FixIt #BuildingCommunity #RightToRepair #ReuseRestoreRepair

I'll be at the Repair Café in Kingston, Tas, next Sunday. I'll bring my gear to try and blow some more life into your electronic devices.

#repairCafé #kingston #tasmania #reuserestoreRepair

#ScarboroughON - Port Union #RepairCafé

Saturday, September 26, 2026
10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Port Union Community Recreation Centre
5450 Lawrence Ave E, Scarborough

"Fixing
- Small Appliances and Home Electronics
- Housewares
- Jewellery
- Clothing & Textiles
- Computers
- Bikes
- Books and paper "

FMI:
https://repaircafetoronto.ca/rc-events/port-union-repair-cafe-2-2-3-2-2/

#SolarPunkSunday #FixIt #RepairCafes
#ReuseRestoreRepair #RightToRepair #Repairmovement #RepairCafesOntario

#TorontoON - #RepairCafé at Canary District #YardSale

Saturday, September 26, 2026
11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Front St Promenade, Toronto

"Repair Café is returning to join Canary District Yard Sale on Saturday, September 26! Community members are welcome to bring your beloved broken items to get help from our fixers and learn how to do the repairs yourselves. One item per person.

Organized by #CanaryDistrict Neighbourhood Association, Canary District Yard Sale is taking place at at Front Street Promenade between Cooperage Street and Bayview Avenue from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

We hope to see you there!"

FMI:
https://repaircafetoronto.ca/rc-events/repair-cafe-at-canary-district-yale-sale-2/

#SolarPunkSunday #FixIt #RepairCafes
#FixIt #ReuseRestoreRepair #RightToRepair #Repairmovement #RepairCafesToronto

#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - #NelsonClimateForum #RepairCafé

19 Sept 2026, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

183 Bridge Street, Nelson 7010, New Zealand

"Our Repair Café is in its 6th year of holding monthly events helping you to repair your household items, save resources and build community.

You will be able to bring items for smaller repairs. Examples include:

- Electrical items (no large appliances)
- Clothing and textiles
- Small furniture
- Household items
- Bicycles
- Toys

It will be at the discretion of the Repair Café and the volunteers whether an item is suitable for repair. One item will be accepted per household, although if it’s not too busy, additional items may be repaired.

We encourage you to observe and engage so that you can pick up new skills too.

Registration: No registration needed
Audience: Open to all
Accessibility: Public transport, Whānau friendly and Mobility accessible
Cost: Free entry ( #Koha warmly welcomed)
Venue: WAA! Whakatū Arts and Action Club - 183 Bridge Street, Nelson 7010
Maximum Capacity: Open door."

https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/nelson-climate-forum-repair-caf%C3%A9

#SolarPunkSunday #RepairCafes
#FixIt #ReuseRestoreRepair #RightToRepair #Repairmovement #RepairCafeAotearoa
#RepairNetworkAotearoa #RepairReuseRestore #ZeroWaste #RepairFestival2026 #RepairCafesNewZealand #RepairNetworkAotearoa #NelsonNZ

#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - #Rotorua #RepairCafé

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

1240 Hinemaru Street, The Cottage, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand

"Come along to Rotorua Repair Café where volunteers with amazing skills repair items for the community!

The Rotorua Repair Café is a free pop-up event for locals to bring in broken or damaged belongings with local volunteer experts doing their best to repair them.

We’re diverting waste and repairing things to make them last longer! We invite you to utilise this free service for Rotorua locals.

Come and see what we do!!

Audience: Open to all

Accessibility: Public transport, Whānau friendly, Mobility, Hearing, & Vision accessible

Cost: Free entry ( #Koha warmly welcomed)

Organised by #Envirohub Bay of Plenty

Maximum Capacity: 50"

To register for the event and FMI:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/rotorua-repair-caf%C3%A9

#SolarPunkSunday #RepairCafes
#RepairCafesNewZealand
#FixIt #ReuseRestoreRepair #RepairNetworkAotearoa #RightToRepair #Repairmovement #RepairCafeAotearoa
#RepairNetworkAotearoa #RepairReuseRestore #ZeroWaste #RepairFestival2026

I'm hosting a little linux install party next month at the Petaluma reuse hub, please consider joining!

https://www.reusealliance.org/events/linuxworkshop

#northbay #linux #reuserestorerepair

Online Workshop - #Aotearoa / #NewZealand - Why can't I fix my #WashingMachine?

15 Sept 2026, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

"How New Zealanders are getting a bad deal on repair – and what the UK shows is possible.

When a washing machine fails, dirty laundry piles up while owners wait weeks for an authorised repairer. Even simple faults can become expensive repairs once call-out fees and labour charges are added.

Yet many common repairs are straightforward. Replacing a door gasket, detergent hose or drain pump doesn't require specialist qualifications – just basic tools, practical skills, and access to the right information and parts.

We investigated ten popular washing machine brands in New Zealand, grading each manufacturer on whether owners can access repair manuals and purchase spare parts. We found a pattern of barriers that prevent owners from carrying out simple repairs themselves.

Then we repeated the investigation in the UK using the same manufacturers.

The results were dramatically different. Many brands that restrict repair support in New Zealand provide UK consumers with detailed manuals, online parts catalogues, stock availability and direct ordering.

The barriers to repair are not technical or logistical. Manufacturers already have the systems needed to support repair – they simply choose not to make them available to New Zealand consumers."

Audience: Open to all
Cost: Free entry
Venue: This is an online event
Maximum Capacity: 500

Register and find out more:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/why-can't-i-fix-my-washing-machine%3F--how-new-zealanders-are-getting-a-bad-deal-on-repair-%E2%80%93-and-what-the-uk-shows-is-possible.

#SolarPunkSunday #FixIt #WashingMachineMaintenance #ReuseRestoreRepair #MakerFest
#RepairFestival2026 #RightToRepair #WashingMachineRepairs

#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:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/sewing-machine-general-maintenance-workshop

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

#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:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/timaru-repair-caf%C3%A9

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

#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - #RepairCafeKatiki

12 September, 2026

2nd Saturday of the month, from 9:30am - 12pm.

2 Wedgewood Street, Katikati, New Zealand, 3129

"What is a Repair Café?"

A pop up place where you bring your broken belongings for repair (if possible) with help from our skilled volunteer fixers, for FREE!

It’s all about repairing things together, while enjoying a cuppa and a chat.

Registration: No registration needed.
Audience: Open to all
Accessibility: Public transport, #Whānau friendly and #MobilityAccessible
Cost: Free entry (Koha warmly welcomed)
Venue: Katikati Community Baptist Church
Maximum Capacity: 200 "

FMI:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/katikati-repair-caf%C3%A9

#SolarPunkSunday #Katikati #RepairCafesAotearoa #RepairCafesNewZealand
#FixIt #ReuseRestoreRepair #RepairFest #RepairFestival2026

#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:
https://www.repaircafewin.com/

#SolarPunkSunday #RepairCafesMassachusetts #RepairCafeWinchester #FixIt #ReuseRestoreRepair

RE: https://dice.camp/@jendefer/117034558485453052

Wow! Tagging for #SolarPunkSunday !

#ReuseRestoreRepair #VisibleMending

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:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/september-repair-cafe-no-ticket-reqd-free-event-listing-for-info-only-tickets-1982462779540

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

As AI grips world, the thrill of collecting #VintageComputers is growing

By TERRY CHEA
Updated 12:27 PM EDT, August 10, 2026
Comments 9

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) — "Software engineer Josh Dersch loves old computers. He spends countless hours tinkering in his garage, trying to coax decades-old machines back to life. He estimates he owns more than 200 vintage computers and devices in his Seattle home.

" 'It’s always been fascinating to me to see the origins of things,' Dersch said. 'It’s a fun challenge to debug and repair. You can understand the entire system from top to bottom.' "

https://apnews.com/article/vintage-computers-silicon-valley-technology-apple-history-43d28a08d77cc477cdcd6951315d2f2d

#SolarPunkSunday #RightToRepair #NoAI #OldComputers #ReuseRestoreRepair #OldSchoolTechnology

Happening now!

#OttawaONT - August #RepairCafé (no ticket required; FREE EVENT

By #OttawaToolLibrary

Nepean Sportsplex #OttawaON
Saturday, August 8 • 10 AM - 2 PM

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/august-repair-cafe-no-ticket-required-free-event-listing-for-info-only-tickets-1982462562892

#SolarPunkSunday #ReuseRestoreRepair
#RepairCafes

RE: https://dmv.community/@RepairCafeFFX/117056018659729928

Tagging for #SolarPunkSunday ! Next Saturday, August 15th!

#OaktonVA - #RepairCafe Sat, Aug 15th @ #Oakton Library *12:15pm-2:15pm*

"Happy Friday! We are gearing up for our last Repair Cafe of the summer, but there’s more to come this fall."

#ReuseRestoreRepair #RepairCafes

#TorontoON - #RepairCafeToronto

"#RepairCafé #Toronto organizes and supports #CommunityEvents where neighbours help neighbours learn how to repair household items. Our events are hosted by various organizations, including local #CommunityCentres, #NeighbourhoodHubs, #EducationalInstitutions, #FarmersMarkets, and more. The video below was filmed at one of our favourite Repair Café locations. You can meet some of the volunteers and fixers, and see what it’s like to visit a Repair Café."

Link to video:
https://vimeo.com/154463372?fl=pl&fe=ti

FMI:
https://repaircafetoronto.ca/

#SolarPunkSunday #RepairCafes #FixIt #ReduceWaste #ReuseRestoreRepair #RightToRepair #BuildingCommunity #BuildingResiliency #Ontario

#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:
https://patten-lib.libcal.com/event/16548095?hs=a

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

RE: https://kolektiva.social/@DoomsdaysCW/116783316161623711

Tomorrow! In #IpswichMA at the #IpswichPublicLibrary! Their annual #RepairCafe !

#SolarPunkSunday #Repaircafes #LibrariesRule #FixIt #ReuseRestoreRepair #MassachusettsEvents

#JamaicaPlainMA - #Fixit Clinic: BPL Connolly Branch

July 25, 2026
1pm - 4pm

#ConnollyBranch of the #BostonPublicLibrary
433 Centre St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

"Explore troubleshooting and repair with volunteer coaches.

#FixitClinics are free workshops where people bring broken stuff—from bikes to blenders to blazers—and volunteer #FixitCoaches share their tools and know-how to help troubleshoot and (hopefully) repair items. These meet-ups build hands-on skills, confidence, community, and a culture of #reuse and #repair. The City of Boston Environment Department is partnering with the Connolly Branch of the Boston Public Library to host one of these events.

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

- A broken gadget, small appliance, computer, toy, textile good, or other item
- A description of what’s wrong and anything you’ve tried to fix it
- Useful tools and parts, if you have them
- A desire to explore and learn!

This event is family-friendly and open to all."

Pre-registration encouraged.

FMI and to pre-register:
https://www.boston.gov/calendar/fixit-clinic-bpl-connolly-branch

#SolarPunkSunday #DIY #RepairClinics #ReuseRestoreRepair #MassachusettsEvents #SmallApplianceRepair #FixIt #BostonEvents

#SantaBarabaraCA - #RepairCafe Santa Barbara

Saturday, July 18, 2026
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

"Join us for #RepairCafeSantaBarbara, a completely free, community-powered event where volunteers help fix broken items instead of sending them to the landfill. Bring up to two items — such as clothing, electronics, bikes, furniture, toys, small appliances, or knives for sharpening — and work alongside skilled fixers to bring them back to life. Enjoy light refreshments, live music, and community conversation while learning new #RepairSkills.

This is not a drop-off service; you’ll collaborate directly with a volunteer who will assess your item, guide you through the repair process, and share practical skills along the way. Open to the public and designed to empower you to repair your favorite items, this is a hands-on, educational experience rooted in sustainability and community connection. Interested in getting involved? Contact [email protected] to volunteer your skills, attend future events, or simply help us spread the word!

This event is part of the Community Environmental Council's A Year of Active Hope, a series of free events hosted at our Environmental Hub to unite the community and create space for courage, connection, and change."

Source:
https://cecsb.org/events/repair-cafe-santa-barbara-july-2026

#SolarPunkSunday #RepairCafes #RepairCafesCalifornia #FixIt #BuildingCommunity #RightToRepair #ReuseRestoreRepair

#OttowaCanada - July #RepairCafe

Saturday, July 11 • 10 AM - 2 PM
Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre, #OttawaON

(no ticket required; FREE EVENT; listing for info only)

"Throw it away? No way! Fix it at the Repair Café! Venez faire réparer vos articles au Café de reparations!

Join us on Saturday, July 11th, 2026 at Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre (300 des Pères-Blancs Avenue) from 10am until 2pm.

Repair Cafés 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 held in collaboration with the the City of Ottawa 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:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/july-repair-cafe-no-ticket-required-free-event-listing-for-info-only-tickets-1982462479643

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#WasteReduction & The #CircularEconomy in #Aotearoa / #NewZealand

Excerpt: Embracing the Circular Economy in NZ

"Traditionally, our economy operates on a linear ‘take-make-dispose’ model. Resources are extracted, products are manufactured, consumed, and then thrown away. The circular economy, however, aims to keep resources in use for as long as possible, extract the maximum value from them whilst in use, then recover and regenerate products and materials at the end of their service life.

'The circular economy isn’t just about #recycling; it’s a fundamental rethinking of how we design, produce, and consume, creating a system that is #restorative and #regenerative by design.'

"For New Zealand, embracing this model is more than an environmental choice; it’s an economic imperative. By reducing our reliance on virgin resources and minimising waste, we can build a more #resilient, innovative, and #sustainable economy, perfectly aligned with #Māori principles of #kaitiakitanga – #guardianship of the land and resources."

Read more:
https://sustainableliving.org.nz/waste-reduction-circular-economy/

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#RepairNetworkAotearoa - #KnowledgeHub

Guides and Tools

"Access essential tools and resources to support your repair journey and strengthen #CulturalConnections. From #TeReo #Māori vocabulary for #RepairCafés to practical brochures and safety guides, these resources help communities create inclusive, effective repair events that honor both sustainability and #IndigenousKnowledge in #Aotearoa."

https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/guides-and-tools

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#NewZealand / #Aotearoa - Upcoming #RepairCafés

"Stay connected with the latest repair workshops, community #FixIt events and #sustainability gatherings happening near you. Browse our upcoming events using the calendar view below, or click on the top right button of the calendar for a complete list of all scheduled activities."

https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/upcoming-repair-cafe

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