Fix-it Fest!! ~~ Berkeley Community Repair Event

FIX-IT FEST!! Hosted by the BUSD Climate Literacy Initiative and Middle School Makerspaces Bring your broken electronics, appliances, toys, bikes, clothes, and more! We'll provide a workspace, tools, and guidance from a volunteer "Repair Coach" to help YOU disassemble, troubleshoot, and hopefully fix your item.   Learn to repair your stuff and help reduce waste in our community.   Categories include: bicycles, electronics, mechanical items, ceramics, sewing & textiles, small appliances, sporting goods, jewelry & shoes!  Visit the website to: • Register your item in advance (not required, but helps)
 • Volunteer to help fix or host
 • For more information
 https://bit.ly/fixitfests As part of the BUSD Fix-it Fest, middle school students enrolled in MakerSpace classes will learn about repair during school.  This is the first of three repair clinics being held during the 2024-25 school year, offered to provide an opportunity for school & community members to fix things and learn about repairing household items. All events are free of charge and wheelchair accessible.  The second & third clinics will be held:   November 16, 2024 at King Middle School February 8, 2025 at Longfellow Middle School Offered in collaboration with: Transition Berkeley, Fixit Clinic, Nimble Repair, and The Culture of Repair Project

Event Links

Website: https://go.evvnt.com/2627714-0

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