In partnership with Newmakeit, a collaborative workspace and community hub in Newmarket, York Region is bringing its Repair Café program to the Whitchurch-Stouffville Public Library on Saturday, November 18.
Repair Cafés provide an opportunity for community members to see a range of broken household items fixed by volunteers free of charge, bringing them back into use and avoiding unnecessary waste.
To participate, Stouffville residents must sign up for a repair slot through the Town’s registration system. An account is required, and just over 30 spaces were open at the time of publishing.
While the repair specialties of volunteer fixers may vary, items that can be fixed include bicycles, jewellry, simple sewing needs, small appliances, and toys.
If your item requires replacement parts, visitors are asked to ensure they have them on hand for their repair slot.
York Region has highlighted the following items that cannot be fixed:
Broken zippers
Hems and alterations
Gas-powered machinery like chainsaws, lawnmowers, and snow blowers
Items containing hazardous waste including gas, oil, chemicals, and pesticides
Large kitchen appliances
Single-serve coffee machines
Sewing machines
The Repair Café will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Library, located within Stouffville Leisure Centre at 2 Park Drive.
