Kincardine environmental group, KEAN, launching Repair Café

The Kincardine Environmental Action Network (KEAN) has announced it is launching a Repair Café in Kincardine, a community program where volunteers help people fix their broken household items, keeping them out of the landfill and giving them a second life.

KEAN is kicking off this program with an information session, Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 5:30 p.m., in the Huron Room at the Davidson Centre.

Everyone is welcome, as organizers show some video of the Owen Sound and London Repair Cafés so people can get a feel for what the event will be like. Also on display will be the set-up for the Kincardine Repair Cafés. There will be light snacks and finger food provided.

KEAN is looking for:
 

• Volunteer fixers (handy with clothing, small appliances, electronics, bikes, furniture, tools, etc.)
• Helpers to assist with hospitality, sign-in, and organization
• Community members curious to learn more about how Repair Cafés work

This is your chance to connect with others, share your skills, and be part of a global movement making repair part of everyday life.

RSVP/sign up here kincardineean@gmail.com so the group knows how much food to order.

Together, let’s build a culture of repair in Kincardine!

If you have questions, contact Kim Armitage at 519-902-0060.



Amanda Saxton of KEAN cuts up old shirts to make T-shirt yarn, during a demonstration at the Kincardine Fall Fair, Saturday; photo by Liz Dadson