Repair Café in English y Español

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Got a broken something? Bring it to be repaired! | ¿Tienes algo roto? ¡Tráelo a nuestro Repair Café!

Tendremos interpretación en español disponible en el evento.

Registration is optional. Click this link to let us know you're coming. 

The Environmental Center's Rethink Waste Project coordinates with an amazing group of volunteer fixers to host Repair Cafés every few months. These free events connect people with broken stuff to people who like to fix stuff - they're all about repairing things (together). Stuff like jewelry, small appliances and electronics, outdoor gear, clothing, bicycles, furniture, and more. Repair Cafés are held around the world! Repairing with other people saves natural resources, prevents waste, and cultivates community.

What to expect: 

Attendees bring their broken items to the registration table to receive a Repair Ticket, then wait until their number is called. Experienced fixer volunteers will attempt to repair or mend your items and may teach you how to fix them yourself. Fixers can diagnose an issue and offer their best, unbiased advice.

Some items are more difficult to repair, can take longer than we have time for at the event, or even break more during a repair attempt. Our repair rate is over 65%, with most of the remaining items receiving take-home repair instructions.

Learn more about Repair Cafes here. 

What to bring:

Clothing, textiles, outdoor gear, electronics, small appliances, and other household goods. Not sure if it can be fixed? Bring it!

Only bring items small enough to be easily carried by one person, and do not bring any items that are leaking, dangerous, or dirty. Repairers can turn down any items that do not meet these guidelines.

A maximum of one broken item per person will be examined at a time, but you are welcome to bring several items. After each item is examined/repaired, you must return to the registration table to be matched with another fixer volunteer for a second item.

Some repairs might require replacement parts. Fixer volunteers will let you know exactly what's needed, and you're welcome to purchase parts at a nearby hardware store and bring the item back to the Repair Café to complete the repair, or take home repair instructions instead. While the event and repairs are free, you will be responsible for the cost of any additional parts.

The Environmental Center was born to inspire locals to live lighter on the planet. Our work began with a handful of people and a building in the center of Bend. Today, we've grown to become a regional leader in environmental education, engagement, and action. Our team works alongside people of all ages, local businesses, and elected officials to create and advocate for meaningful, lasting change. Through unique programs and partnerships, we strive to engage as many people as possible in our mission: To embed sustainability into daily life in Central Oregon. Learn more at https://envirocenter.org/  

Repair Cafés are held around the world!  Repairing with other people saves natural resources, prevents waste, and cultivates community. The term Repair Café was established by Martine Postma, who coordinated the very first Repair Café in Amsterdam, on October 18, 2009. Learn more at www.repaircafe.org 

Questions? Contact denise@envirocenter.org or lizg@deschuteslibrary.org 

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¿Tienes algo roto? ¡Tráelo a uno de nuestros Repair Cafés!

Tendremos interpretación en español disponible en el evento.

This is a bilingual description. Esta es una descripción bilingüe.

Repair Café es un evento comunitario GRATUITO que reúne a personas con objetos rotos con personas a las que les gusta arreglar cosas.

El Proyecto Rethink Waste del Environmental Center coordina con un increíble grupo de voluntarios reparadores para organizar Repair Cafés cada pocos meses. El objetivo de estos eventos es extender la vida útil de nuestras pertenencias mediante la reparación, y al mismo tiempo fomentar la comunidad. Puedes traer cosas como joyería, pequeños electrodomésticos y electrónicos, equipo para exteriores, ropa y más.

En el mundo actual, muchas veces es más fácil (y a veces más barato) tirar algo roto y comprar algo nuevo. Sin embargo, reparar y reutilizar lo que ya tenemos es mucho mejor para nuestro medio ambiente. Reparar con otras personas ahorra recursos naturales, evita residuos y fortalece la comunidad.

¡Repair Cafés se celebran en todo el mundo! El término Repair Café fue establecido por Martine Postma, quien organizó el primer Repair Café en Ámsterdam, el 18 de octubre de 2009. Más información en https://envirocenter.org/tec-events/repair-cafe-espanol/  

Qué Traer
Puedes traer ropa, textiles, equipo para exteriores, electrónicos, pequeños electrodomésticos y otros artículos del hogar. Solo trae cosas que puedan ser transportadas fácilmente por una persona y no traigas nada que esté goteando o sea peligroso. Se examinará un máximo de un artículo roto por persona a la vez, pero puedes traer varios artículos.

Contaremos con un ayudante que podrá hacer viajes a ACE si se necesitan piezas. Aunque el evento y las reparaciones son gratuitas, tú serás responsable del costo de cualquier pieza adicional. ¡Por favor, lleva dinero en efectivo por si acaso!

¿No estás seguro si se puede arreglar? ¡Tráelo!

Contacto: denise@envirocenter.org para preguntas.