On October 28, the Jericho Energy Task Force will hold our first ever Repair Cafe at the Community Center. Earlier this year, I floated the idea and a number of people wrote to say that they could help out. Now that we have a date, I'm hoping those folks can get back to me and confirm that they are still interested and available on that date and perhaps others will be able to join, as well. We're hoping for people with the following skills:

Repair lamps–replace switches and cords, tighten wobbly bases
Repair jewelry (no soldering), replace watch batteries, fix watch bands,
Replace eyeglass screws
Repair camping and fishing gear
Repair furniture, clocks, dolls, favorite toys (wooden, metal, or plastic)
Troubleshoot and/or repair small appliances, electronics, radios, fans, heaters, (de)humidifiers, and sewing machines (I already know of two people who would like their sewing machines repaired)
Sharpen garden tools, replace wooden handles, repair electric trimmers
Sharpen knives, scissors, axes
Mend clothing by hand or sewing machine and repair holey knits
Replace zippers
Any other types of repair work that people might have expertise in

Our goal is to promote and teach the lost art of repair to all ages, keep perfectly good stuff out of the landfill, and build our town's sense of community by working together to meet each other's needs.

As we get closer to the date, I'll be circulating a sign-up sheet for people interested in having repair made so that we can have some semblance of a schedule.

Event Info

Oct 6, 2024, 2:30 to 5 PM

Oct 9, 2024, 6:30 to 8 PM

Oct 12, 2024, 8:30 AM to 11 PM