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. December 14, 2024.




Join us for a free repair event in Port Orchard

Kitsap County Solid Waste Division is hosting a Fix-it Fair in Port Orchard! Fix-it Fairs are free community gatherings where you can have your broken belongings repaired by local volunteer fixers with a variety of skills and knowledge.

*When: *December 14, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants must arrive by 1:30 p.m. Those who arrive after 1:30 p.m. will be asked to attend a future event.

*Where: *Bob Oke Long Lake Community Building [ [link removed] ], 5100 Long Lake Road SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366.

We're working on scheduling repair events in 2025. Stay tuned!

Tools in a line
*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)
* holiday string lights
* small household appliances, like lamps, vacuums, toasters, and more
* jewelry

Specialty services available

We'll also have knife sharpening services available at no-cost. The knife sharpener can only accommodate a limited number of knives during the event hours, and we may turn participants away if capacity is met. Participants using this service are limited to one knife each. 

Visit our Fix-it Fair website [ [link removed] ] for more information on items not accepted and how to prepare before the event. 

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. 

*RSVP here* [ [link removed]? ]

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Other things happening at the Port Orchard Fix-it Fair

Optional food donation drop-off 

SK Helpline [ [link removed] ] is joining us to collect food donations for the South Kitsap community. A donation box will be available at their table. They 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 mixes
* *Other dry goods* – gravy, broth, ramen, crispy onions, rice, pie crust

All items must be unexpired and unopened. Please note: The Fix-it Fair event is free, and you do not have to bring a food donation to participate.

South Kitsap Fire and Rescue fire alarms and extinguishers outreach

South Kitsap Fire and Rescue [ [link removed] ] is joining us to provide information and education on smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. They’ll also do a visual check of your fire extinguisher to ensure they are in working order and give any suggestions and education that is needed. Come chat with their Community Risk Reduction Specialist to learn how you can be prepared to keep yourself, your family, and your home safe this holiday season.

Curbside food and yard waste outreach

Our solid waste staff will share information on curbside composting services, holiday recycling, and more! We're happy to answer your questions and provide resources to help you recycle and reduce waste confidently this season.

A collection of photos of volunteers fixing items including a speaker, lamps, vintage snowman decoration, and clothing.




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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