Have an item you need repaired? Join us at a Kitsap Fix-it Fair!





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Upcoming repair event Kitsap Fix-it Fair November 2, 2024




Join us for a free repair event in Kingston

Kitsap County Solid Waste Division, in partnership with Kitsap Regional Library [ [link removed] ] and Village Green Community Center, is hosting a Fix-it Fair next weekend! Fix-it Fairs are free community gatherings where you can get your broken belongings repaired by local volunteer fixers with a variety of skills and knowledge.

*When: *November 2, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Participants must arrive by 1:00 p.m. Those who arrive after 1:00 p.m. will be asked to attend a future event. 

*Where: *Kitsap Regional Library, Kingston Branch [ [link removed] ] at the Village Green Community Center, 26159 Dulay Rd. NE, Kingston, WA 98346.* *

Can't make this event? Check out our webpage [ [link removed] ] for other upcoming opportunities and more information.

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*What broken items can be brought to this event? *

Kitsap residents are welcome to bring one or two items per event. Fixers will attempt repairs on one item at a time. If there’s time, you can join the line again with your second item. However, we may limit repairs to one item if the event is busy.

At this event, fixers will attempt to repair:


* mendable clothing and textiles like tablecloths, curtains, jeans, and more (sorry, no zippers)
* computers and PCs
* glasses (minor repairs like nose pad replacements and tightening of screws)
* jewelry
* holiday string lights
* small household appliances like lamps, vacuums, toasters, and more!

RSVP requested

Let us know what you're bringing so our fixers can prepare. This is not an appointment and is not required. All of our events are first-come, first-served. 

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Get ready!

After you RSVP, get your broken items ready for the event. Before visiting the Fix-it Fair, please:


* clean your item(s)
* bring any instructions or manuals
* purchase and bring your repair part, if you know what part is needed. If you don’t know, that’s okay! Fixers at the event can help you know which parts are needed. We'll have some small parts available at the event, but you’ll need to buy special parts. You may need to return to a future event to finish the repair.

Other things happening at the Kingston Fix-it Fair

Optional food donation drop off 

We’re collecting food donations for North Kitsap Fishline [ [link removed] ] during the event hours. A donation box will be available at the check-in table.

We kindly request the following items for donation:


* *Canned* green beans, yams, cranberry sauce, pumpkin, soups, cream of mushroom soup, fruit, meat, pie filling
* *Boxed* mashed potatoes, stuffing mix, cereal, pasta, pudding mixed
* *Other dry goods* – gravy, broth, ramen, crispy onions, rice, pie crust

All items must be unexpired and unopened. After the event, we'll drop off the donations at North Kitsap Fishline. 

Please note: the Fix-it Fair event is free, and you do not have to bring a food donation to participate.






Learn and read with us

Come early or stay after the event to explore a collection of books from our partners at the Kitsap Regional Library. By borrowing books from our local libraries, you're engaging in a sustainable practice and promoting reuse!

The Kingston library will have a display of repair-related books available for borrowing. Some of the books available are:


* Well Worn: Visible mending for the clothes you love  [ [link removed] ]
* Repair Revolution: How Fixers are transforming our throwaway culture [ [link removed] ]

Our local libraries offer books and resources on mending, repair, sustainability, and more! 

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Contact information

Hannah Vinyard, Fix-it Fairs Program Coordinator, 360.337.5777 or [email protected]

Kimberly Pleger, Public Works Communications Manager, 360.337.5777 or [email protected]







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