Is it broken?
Don’t toss it!
Repair it!
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Check back soon for future event details.
Open to the residents of the HRRA Region.
What is a repair café?
Residents can bring their broken, but cherished, items to have them repaired on-site with the help of volunteer fixers!
Repair Cafés prolong the life of household items, reduce waste, and help you save money.
What to expect
When you arrive, we’ll ask you to check in a sign a waiver releasing HRRA, event location, and your fixer from claims. Items you offer for repair are at your own risk.
If you pre-registered, you will have an appointment time with your fixer.
Walk-in’s are welcome! You will be assigned a fixer on a first-come, first-served basis.
Bring any spare parts or manuals you have for items that need fixing. If you’ve already attempted repairs, please tell the fixers.
The Repair Café is comprised entirely of volunteers. Please treat them respectfully. We can’t guarantee that your item can be repaired.
What can I bring to be repaired?
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- Bicycles – i.e. seat adjustment, squeaky brakes, chain issues, flat tires
- Small electrical appliances
- Woodworking – Small furniture repair
- Computers – Issues with Apple products. For PCs – software updates/spam issues
- Jewelry – i.e. clasps, extend, earring backings, fixing a link. NO GOLD
Check back as we add more fixers!
Is there a fee?
Repairs are free, except for necessary parts you may need to buy.
Do's and Don'ts
You must be able to carry in an item needing repair and carry it out if it’s not repairable. Gas engines are not allowed. If your fixable item needs gluing, consider coming early to allow for drying time.
Do I need to register to attend?
Walk-in’s are welcome! You will be assigned a fixer on a first-come, first-served basis. This may involve a wait time.
If you pre-register, you will have an appointment time with your fixer.
Click here to pre-register.
Bring any spare parts or manuals you have for items that need fixing. If you’ve already attempted repairs, please tell the fixers.
Can I bring more than 1 item?
Fixers repair one item per customer at a time. If you bring more than one item, you’ll return to the queue after your first repair. Plan to stay at the fixing station until your repair is completed. Fixers may refuse to repair your item and are not responsible for reassembling it if it can’t be repaired.
Interested in having an item REPAIRED?
Walk-in’s are welcome!
You will be assigned a fixer on a first-come, first-served basis. This may involve a wait time.
Prefer to plan ahead?
You can also book an appointment to reserve a dedicated time with a fixer.
Bring any spare parts or manuals you have for items that need fixing. If you’ve already attempted repairs, please tell the fixers.
Gratitude to Our Volunteer Fixers
Thank you for sharing your time and talent. Your generosity and dedication make all the difference.