WHEN: Saturday, March 21, 2026
WHERE: John Pettibone Community Center,
2 Pickett District Road, New Milford
TIME: 9:00am – 12:30pm
Open to the residents of the HRRA Region.

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.
When you arrive, we’ll ask you to check in a sign a waiver releasing HRRA, DAV, 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.
Check back as we add more fixers!
Repairs are free, except for necessary parts you may need to buy.
Donations to the fixers and the Disable American Veterans to cover costs are appreciated.
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.
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.
The registration link will be posted within a few weeks of the scheduled event.
Bring any spare parts or manuals you have for items that need fixing. If you’ve already attempted repairs, please tell the fixers.
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.
Walk-in’s are welcome! You will be assigned a fixer on a first-come, first-served basis. This may involve a wait time.
Bring any spare parts or manuals you have for items that need fixing. If you’ve already attempted repairs, please tell the fixers.
Thank you for sharing your time and talent. Your generosity and dedication make all the difference.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Caraluzzi’s Markets and Newtown General Store for their generous support for our Fall 2025 Repair Café.