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(Port Townsend) JeffCo Repair Event
(Port Townsend) JeffCo Repair Event
March 2, 2024 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Quimper Grange, 1219 Corona St, Port Townsend, WA 98368, USA
Join us for this free community gathering in which people with repair skills share their time and talents to fix their neighbors’ belongings. Bring your toaster that no longer toasts, sweater with a hole in the elbow, and excitement to get these belongings repaired while also learning how they did it and ways you could do it yourself next time!
For this event, we will have volunteers offering their time to help repair small appliances and electronics, sewing/knitting, simple jewelry, bicycles, tool sharpening, basic tech and computer support, and other household items. Limit of 2 items per person.
If you know the specific part needed to repair your item, we ask that you bring it along.
For more event details visit JeffCoRepair.com. Questions? Contact Mandi at mjohnson@ptmsc.org.
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(Spokane) Beargrass Mending Circle
(Spokane) Beargrass Mending Circle
March 2, 2024 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
The Hive - A Spokane Public Library, 2904 E Sprague Ave, Spokane, WA 99202, USA
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(Seattle) Fix-it Fair - Greenwood
(Seattle) Fix-it Fair - Greenwood
March 2, 2024 11:00 am - 3:30 pm
Greenwood Senior Center, 525 N 85th St, Seattle, WA 98103, USA
Hosted by Phinney Fixers: www.phinneycenter.org/diy-hub/fixers-collective/
Bring your broken items to the Fix-it Fair. The PNA Fixers will diagnose and repair your item for free (parts may be extra) while also helping reduce waste in Seattle. At the same time, you can bond with the rest of your local community and learn something new by watching the repair. Typical items include heaters, sewing machines, waffle irons, blenders, mixers, electric bikes, extension cords, lamps, audio gear, and more. There are hardware stores nearby if you need to fetch parts. There is also a professional knife sharpener on hand, and we expect to have sewists to mend and hem clothing. The PNA Fixers meet regularly at Greenwood Hardware on the first Wednesday of every month, 3–6 pm.
Event link: https://www.phinneycenter.org/event/fix-it-fair/
Walk-ins are welcome but it's really helpful if you can RSVP to let us know what you’re bringing: bit.ly/GreenwoodFix-itFair
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(Bellevue) Mending Circle @ Bellevue Library Makerspace
(Bellevue) Mending Circle @ Bellevue Library Makerspace
March 5, 2024 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Bellevue Library, 1111 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004, USA
Mend your clothes in the Makerspace! We will have mending and darning supplies, basic instructions and examples.
Ages 13 and older.
Registration not required. Email bemaker@kcls.org for more information
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(Forks) Mending Workshop @ Ginger's Closet
(Forks) Mending Workshop @ Ginger's Closet
March 6, 2024 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Ginger's Closet & Disaster Relief (Forks Clothing Bank), 181 Bogachiel Way, Forks, WA 98331, USA
On the first Wednesday of every month, Ginger's Closet & Disaster Relief holds free workshops focused on repair of clothing and home textiles and upcycling of damaged fabrics. Anyone can bring in a garment to learn how to fix it alongside a volunteer guide. Free tools, including sewing machines, are available for use. 1 pm to 6 pm at Ginger's Closet in Forks, WA
To learn more and connect, visit: https://gingersclosetanddisasterrelief.godaddysites.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/gingerscloset360
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(Seattle) PNA Fixers @ Greenwood Hardware
(Seattle) PNA Fixers @ Greenwood Hardware
March 6, 2024 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Stop by the Phinney Neighborhood Fixers monthly Repair Café to get assistance fixing your small household items!
They'll be meeting every 1st Wednesday of the month in the Greenwood True Value parking lot while the weather is nice. When the days grow shorter, cooler, and rainier, they'll move inside the back of the store (times will also adjust to "winter hours" of 4-6).
If you have questions about a repair, you can reach out to the Fixers via their repair support Google Group
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(Seattle) Fix-it Workshop @ West Seattle Tool Library
(Seattle) Fix-it Workshop @ West Seattle Tool Library
March 6, 2024 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
4408 Delridge Way SW, Seattle, WA 98106, USA
Hosted by West Seattle Tool Library
Blender busted? Computer kaput? Weedeater wrecked? Whatever’s broken, don’t let it keep gathering dust in the corner – bring it down to the workshop, each Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:30! Use the tools and facilities of the shop and pick our librarians’ brains to get your damaged equipment back in the action.
Availability is first-come-first-served. This workshop is provided free of charge, though donations are appreciated!
We ask that all items brought for repair be of reasonable size. We are unable to service pressure vessels, refrigeration equipment, firearms, and high-voltage electrical components.
See the following for more details! https://www.wstools.org/events
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(Tacoma) Fix-it Night w/ Tacoma Tool Library
(Tacoma) Fix-it Night w/ Tacoma Tool Library
March 7, 2024 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Tacoma Public Library Moore Branch, 215 S 56th St, Tacoma, WA 98408, USA
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(Ellensburg) Rodeo City Repair Café
(Ellensburg) Rodeo City Repair Café
March 9, 2024 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
IOOF Cemetery, 1900 Brick Rd, Ellensburg, WA 98926, USA
Rodeo City Repair Café is a community of volunteers donating their time to help with the repair of household appliances, lamps, tools, furniture, bicycles and clothing, to keep these items in service and reduce landfill waste. Repair staff offer a wide range of repair skills and knowledge and we have a good selection of tools on hand. Our events are held at the IOOF Cemetery Shop on Radio Hill, 1900 N. Brick Rd. in Ellensburg. Our repair services are offered free to community members. We gladly accept donations of money, tools or repair materials.
No registration required. Just show up!
Learn more at https://www.rcrcellensburg.org/rcrc-home or https://www.facebook.com/RCRCEllensburg/
Questions? Contact Don Shriner at (509) 899-1041, repairplanet1st@gmail.com or Pico Cantieni at (425) 213-3011, pcantieni@gmail.com
We are on the lookout for folks who might like to volunteer with our organization.
Do you have a knack for troubleshooting and repairing household small appliances, lamps, hand and power tools, furniture, bicycles or clothing and other fabric or leather items? Do you think you might enjoy using your skills to help others solve their fix-it problems? If so, please consider volunteering with us. We don’t ask volunteers to make a long-term time commitment. Participation is on an as-can, as-want basis and we strive for a friendly, relaxed, low-pressure feeling at our events. If you know someone who’s not on our mailing list and might enjoy volunteering with us, please encourage them to come by one of our Second Saturday events and check us out.
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(Friday Harbor) San Juan Repair Fair
(Friday Harbor) San Juan Repair Fair
March 10, 2024 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
San Juan Island Grange, 152 First St N, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, USA
Offered in partnership with Transition San Juan, Alchemy Arts, The Fellow Shop, and the SJI Grange!
- Booths offering space, demonstrations, and/or DIY instruction on: Screen-Printing & Natural Dyeing, Basic Mending/Sewing, Blade Sharpening, Small Furniture Repair, Bike Repair, and Tool Repair (no combustible engines).
- BYO: Mug, Stuff to Fix, & Clean Clothing to Darn, Screen-Print, & Dye.
- Hot Chocolate, Coffee, and Tea will available.
Check out the SJI Grange Facebook page for details: https://www.facebook.com/SJIGrange966?mibextid=ZbWKwL For questions, email Marc Santos Marcpolosantos@gmail.com
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(Bellingham) NW Free Repair Event
(Bellingham) NW Free Repair Event
March 10, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Bellingham Makerspace, 1Bellis, Fair Parkway #618, Bellingham, WA 98225, USA
Bring in any broken or item that you can comfortably carry. If we can, NW Free Repair will fix if for FREE!
The Bellingham Makerspace is proud to host the NW Free Repair group on the 2nd and 3rd Sunday of each month!
Who we are
We are a group of volunteers who are dedicated to conserving the earth’s resources and decreasing the burden on our overtaxed landfill areas by repairing and rehabilitating broken household items that would otherwise be discarded.
For more details please visit: https://bellinghammakerspace.org/event/free-northwest-free-repair-event/
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(Bellevue) Mending Circle @ Bellevue Library Makerspace
(Bellevue) Mending Circle @ Bellevue Library Makerspace
March 12, 2024 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Bellevue Library, 1111 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004, USA
Mend your clothes in the Makerspace! We will have mending and darning supplies, basic instructions and examples.
Ages 13 and older.
Registration not required. Email bemaker@kcls.org for more information
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(Bellingham) NW Free Repairs - Repair Workshop
(Bellingham) NW Free Repairs - Repair Workshop
March 12, 2024 4:30 pm - 6:45 pm
Bellingham Public Library - Central Branch, 210 Central Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225, USA
Bring your broken household items to SkillShare at the Central Library and work with skilled volunteers from NW Free Repairs to learn how to repair them. Volunteers have experience repairing common household items such as toys, small kitchen appliances, electric tools and many other items that would otherwise end up in a landfill. Please note: broken items may not be dropped off to be repaired. Owners may participate in making the repairs with the repair volunteers.
For more information about NW Free Repairs, please visit https://nwfreerepairs.wordpress.com/
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(Seattle) Fix-it Workshop @ West Seattle Tool Library
(Seattle) Fix-it Workshop @ West Seattle Tool Library
March 13, 2024 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
4408 Delridge Way SW, Seattle, WA 98106, USA
Hosted by West Seattle Tool Library
Blender busted? Computer kaput? Weedeater wrecked? Whatever’s broken, don’t let it keep gathering dust in the corner – bring it down to the workshop, each Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:30! Use the tools and facilities of the shop and pick our librarians’ brains to get your damaged equipment back in the action.
Availability is first-come-first-served. This workshop is provided free of charge, though donations are appreciated!
We ask that all items brought for repair be of reasonable size. We are unable to service pressure vessels, refrigeration equipment, firearms, and high-voltage electrical components.
See the following for more details! https://www.wstools.org/events
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(Wenatchee) Repair Café w/ Waste Loop
(Wenatchee) Repair Café w/ Waste Loop
March 13, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Pinnacles Prep Charter School, 504 S Chelan Ave, Wenatchee, WA 98801, USA
Do you have items that need fixing? What about skills or tools that could help fix things? Or do you want to learn some new DIY repair skills? Join us for our first Repair Café in Wenatchee!
Repair Cafes are a community space which brings together skilled volunteer fixers and items that need repair, including textiles, small electronics and appliances, bicycles, and more. These events foster community, reduce waste, and build up the circular economy in NCW.
Hosted by Waste Loop
Questions?: email Amanda - contact@wasteloop.org
https://www.wasteloop.org/community-repair-cafes
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(Tacoma) Fix-it Night w/ Tacoma Tool Library
(Tacoma) Fix-it Night w/ Tacoma Tool Library
March 14, 2024 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Tacoma Public Library Moore Branch, 215 S 56th St, Tacoma, WA 98408, USA
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(Morton) Repair Event w/ WSU Lewis Co.
(Morton) Repair Event w/ WSU Lewis Co.
March 16, 2024 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Centralia College East, 701 Airport Way, Morton, WA 98356, USA
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Mend-it Café w/Spokane Zero Waste
Mend-it Café w/Spokane Zero Waste
March 16, 2024 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Bellwether Brewing, 2019 N Monroe St, Spokane, WA 99205, USA
Hosted by Spokane Zero Waste
What's a Mend-It Cafe you ask? It's a community organized and run event where you can get your clothes and other textile goods repaired or repurposed. It's also a way to grow a repair economy, divert textile waste from landfill and join communities around the globe engaged in reuse and repair over replace.
Here's how these events typically will work: Bring an article of clothing to be repaired Check in and get paired with a mender Watch as your mender brings new life to your garment.
Below is a list of the things we can fix. 1. Fallen Hems 2. Broken Zippers 3. Torn Garments 4. Simple Alterations 5. Sock Darning
Questions and more, visit https://spokanezerowaste.org/#mendit
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(Spokane) Repair Café Spokane
(Spokane) Repair Café Spokane
March 16, 2024 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Spokane Valley Library, 22 N Herald Rd, Spokane Valley, WA 99206, USA
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(Bellingham) NW Free Repair Event
(Bellingham) NW Free Repair Event
March 17, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Bellingham Makerspace, 1Bellis, Fair Parkway #618, Bellingham, WA 98225, USA
Bring in any broken or item that you can comfortably carry. If we can, NW Free Repair will fix if for FREE!
The Bellingham Makerspace is proud to host the NW Free Repair group on the 2nd and 3rd Sunday of each month!
Who we are
We are a group of volunteers who are dedicated to conserving the earth’s resources and decreasing the burden on our overtaxed landfill areas by repairing and rehabilitating broken household items that would otherwise be discarded.
For more details please visit: https://bellinghammakerspace.org/event/free-northwest-free-repair-event/
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(Bellevue) Mending Circle @ Bellevue Library Makerspace
(Bellevue) Mending Circle @ Bellevue Library Makerspace
March 19, 2024 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Bellevue Library, 1111 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004, USA
Mend your clothes in the Makerspace! We will have mending and darning supplies, basic instructions and examples.
Ages 13 and older.
Registration not required. Email bemaker@kcls.org for more information
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(Des Moines) King Co. Repair Event
(Des Moines) King Co. Repair Event
March 19, 2024 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Des Moines Library, 21620 11th Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198, USA
Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/384910877349807
At free community repair events, skilled volunteer "fixers" try to repair and mend your small household and personal items.
For any of these events, there are no reservations or appointments, but an advance sign-up gives priority over walk-ins or second items. One signed-up item per event per person.
To request an advance sign-up for a specific event, or if you have questions, contact event coordinator Tom at tom.watson@kingcounty.gov email Tom Watson or at 206-477-4481. Emails are best. Specify the event, and the kind of item you have.
Items that can potentially be worked on at these repair events include household and personal items that are small enough to be carried in by one person, including certain electronics, small furniture and clothing/textiles.
No cell phones, tablet computers or microwaves. Nothing that uses gasoline. No knife or tool sharpening. No lengthy reconstructive repairs. No major clothing alterations. Items brought in for repair, including clothing, must be clean.
We may decline to work on any item - in advance or at the event - depending on the item, the type of repair needed, the fixers available, or for other reasons.
For many types of items, area businesses offer repair services for a fee. These businesses are listed in the King County repair businesses directory, which has 18 different categories. Support those businesses, if you can!
Program partners include: King County Library System; the Bellevue-based Chinese youth organization Little Masters Clubexternal link ; and Bellevue-based Indian American Community Servicesexternal link .
For those who can afford it, we encourage you to instead patronize the many King County businesses offering repair services, when possible.
Thanks everyone for your support of repair events, which reduce waste and conserve resources!
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(Bellingham) NW Free Repairs - Repair Workshop
(Bellingham) NW Free Repairs - Repair Workshop
March 19, 2024 4:30 pm - 6:45 pm
Bellingham Public Library - Central Branch, 210 Central Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225, USA
Bring your broken household items to SkillShare at the Central Library and work with skilled volunteers from NW Free Repairs to learn how to repair them. Volunteers have experience repairing common household items such as toys, small kitchen appliances, electric tools and many other items that would otherwise end up in a landfill. Please note: broken items may not be dropped off to be repaired. Owners may participate in making the repairs with the repair volunteers.
For more information about NW Free Repairs, please visit https://nwfreerepairs.wordpress.com/
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(Shoreline) Fix-it Night @ Shoreline Tool Library
(Shoreline) Fix-it Night @ Shoreline Tool Library
March 20, 2024 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
16610 Aurora Ave N 16610 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline, WA 98133
Bring by your broken household items for a night of fixing and community building with the Shoreline Tool Library! It's time to start collecting all those items around the house that need to be fixed but you don't know how. We are having a fixing night at the new Shoreline Tool Library.
We will help you fix and learn to fix your broken tools, lamps, toys, furniture, appliances, and any other broken items that you can carry in on your own. We encourage you to help as much as you can and enjoy the community of reuse!
If you are excited about fixing and want to help out with this event or other fixing opportunities we are looking for more fixers. Let us know by signing up here!
Hosted by Seattle REconomy
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(Seattle) Fix-it Workshop @ West Seattle Tool Library
(Seattle) Fix-it Workshop @ West Seattle Tool Library
March 20, 2024 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
4408 Delridge Way SW, Seattle, WA 98106, USA
Hosted by West Seattle Tool Library
Blender busted? Computer kaput? Weedeater wrecked? Whatever’s broken, don’t let it keep gathering dust in the corner – bring it down to the workshop, each Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:30! Use the tools and facilities of the shop and pick our librarians’ brains to get your damaged equipment back in the action.
Availability is first-come-first-served. This workshop is provided free of charge, though donations are appreciated!
We ask that all items brought for repair be of reasonable size. We are unable to service pressure vessels, refrigeration equipment, firearms, and high-voltage electrical components.
See the following for more details! https://www.wstools.org/events
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(Tacoma) Fix-it Night w/ Tacoma Tool Library
(Tacoma) Fix-it Night w/ Tacoma Tool Library
March 21, 2024 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Tacoma Public Library Moore Branch, 215 S 56th St, Tacoma, WA 98408, USA
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(Everett) Repair Café w/ WSU SnoCo.
(Everett) Repair Café w/ WSU SnoCo.
March 23, 2024 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave, Everett, WA 98201, USA
Brought to you by the Sustainable Community Stewards of WSU Extension Snohomish County
Have something you think can be fixed? Or, are you a fixer and like to help others? The Repair Café is here for you!
You can bring your vacuums, lamps, computers (software issues only), bikes, jewelry, and one of our volunteer fixers will diagnose the issue and do their best to make it usable again. They will show you their process, order parts if necessary, and help you learn how to do it yourself with one-on-one instruction. Our fixers can repair your items and keep stuff from being tossed in the landfill!
Please note: We cannot fund the cost of any additional parts needed. If your item needs a part for repair, our volunteer will contact you to discuss this with you. We don’t guarantee repairs, and we are not responsible for any damages from attempting to repair an item. So, you must sign a liability release form before seeing a repair specialist. At these free repair events, we may decline to work on any item – in advance or at the event – depending on the item, the type of repair needed, the fixers available, or for other reasons.
These bi-monthly meet-ups take place at locations around Snohomish County. Two item maximum per meeting. An engaging art creation station using recyclable materials is also available for children who come with adults.
Accepted items for repair:
Bicycles Clothing or fabric goods Clocks Electronics Eyeglasses Furniture or wood items Home decor Jewelry Lamps Sewing machines Small appliances Tools and small engines Vacuums
More information: Here is a link to our Facebook event
For questions, please contact Kellee Byard via email kellee.byard@wsu.edu or phone (425) 357-6027.
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(Bellevue) Mending Circle @ Bellevue Library Makerspace
(Bellevue) Mending Circle @ Bellevue Library Makerspace
March 26, 2024 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Bellevue Library, 1111 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004, USA
Mend your clothes in the Makerspace! We will have mending and darning supplies, basic instructions and examples.
Ages 13 and older.
Registration not required. Email bemaker@kcls.org for more information
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(Seattle) Fix-it Workshop @ West Seattle Tool Library
(Seattle) Fix-it Workshop @ West Seattle Tool Library
March 27, 2024 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
4408 Delridge Way SW, Seattle, WA 98106, USA
Hosted by West Seattle Tool Library
Blender busted? Computer kaput? Weedeater wrecked? Whatever’s broken, don’t let it keep gathering dust in the corner – bring it down to the workshop, each Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:30! Use the tools and facilities of the shop and pick our librarians’ brains to get your damaged equipment back in the action.
Availability is first-come-first-served. This workshop is provided free of charge, though donations are appreciated!
We ask that all items brought for repair be of reasonable size. We are unable to service pressure vessels, refrigeration equipment, firearms, and high-voltage electrical components.
See the following for more details! https://www.wstools.org/events
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(Tacoma) Fix-it Night w/ Tacoma Tool Library
(Tacoma) Fix-it Night w/ Tacoma Tool Library
March 28, 2024 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Tacoma Public Library Moore Branch, 215 S 56th St, Tacoma, WA 98408, USA
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(Federal Way) Repair Café @ So. King Tool Library
(Federal Way) Repair Café @ So. King Tool Library
March 30, 2024 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
1700 S 340th Pl, Federal Way, WA 98003, USA
Join the South King Tool Library (SKTL) for our free fix-it events! Bring your damaged furniture, broken small household items, dull knives, torn clothing, appliances, toys and so much more. Our fixers will do their best to make your stuff usable again. Aspiring fixers and tinkerers are invited to learn about repairs all day – learn to fix items yourself! You'll get detailed notes about what broke, parts needed, and how they fixed it, or how you can do it yourself.
Details:
- First come, first served. Plan to stay during the repair. - Bring any manuals and/or parts and components to help us fix and test. - NO items that are oversized, leaking, contain gasoline, or have a strong odor. No broken cell phone screens, locked out electronics, or microwaves. - Expert fixers will do their best to fix items, but no guarantees (though our success rate hovers at 90%!)
Head to SKTL's website for more details on how to participate! southkingtools.org
For questions, email info@southkingtools.org or call 253-237-2290.
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(Forks) Mending Workshop @ Ginger's Closet
(Forks) Mending Workshop @ Ginger's Closet
March 30, 2024 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Ginger's Closet & Disaster Relief (Forks Clothing Bank), 170 Sol Duc Way, Forks, WA 98331, USA
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