TinkerMill's Inaugural Repair Cafe

LONGMONT, CO, October 21 – TinkerMill, the largest makerspace in Colorado, proudly announces its participation in International Repair Day by hosting its first-ever Repair Café on October 21. This event invites community members to bring in their broken items, ranging from electronics, clothing, bicycles, small household appliances, to toys, for hands-on repair experiences in a bid to promote sustainability and reduce waste.

Event Highlights:

1. Expert Tinkerers on Deck: Skilled volunteers from TinkerMill will be available to assist with repairs across various categories, including:

•    Electronics: Radios, laptops, phones, etc.

•    Furniture: Chairs, tables, drawers, etc.

•    Clothing: Torn seams, missing buttons, etc.

•    Small Appliances: Toasters, blenders, lamps, etc.

•    Bicycles: Adjustments, punctures, etc.

•    Toys: Broken parts, assembly issues, etc.

2. TinkerMIll shops include: woodworking, machining, electronics, welding and more. See these shops in use by experts and learn how they are used.

3. Community Building: Engage with fellow community members, exchange repair stories, and collaborate in an environment passionate about repair and sustainability.

“A Repair Café is a great opportunity to share our skills and tools with the community to not only fix broken items, keeping things out of the landfill, but to also teach others how to fix things themselves. It’s amazing being around so many energetic and enthusiastic volunteers every day at the TinkerMill.”

CE Raum - TinkerMill Member and Vice President TinkerMill Board of Directors

Event Details:

• Date:         October 21

• Time:         8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Location:     TinkerMill

1840 Delaware Place, Unit A

Longmont, CO 80501

• Admission:     Free for all! Donations appreciated.

All community members are invited, whether they have items in need of repair, wish to offer their repair expertise, or simply want to experience the spirit of the event. Potential volunteers or those wishing to share their repair skills are also encouraged to connect.

For further details about the Repair Café at TinkerMill or to schedule interviews, please reach out to:

Erin Hoard - Executive Director

720-204-3090

erin.hoard@tinkermill.org 

About TinkerMill:

TinkerMill, based in Longmont, Colorado, is the premier makerspace in the Rocky Mountain region, boasting over 700 members. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, we foster a collaborative community focused on learning, teaching, and innovation. Our vibrant membership champions entrepreneurial endeavors, emphasizing STEM and art, and plays a pivotal role in Longmont’s economic and community development.

About International Repair Day:

Celebrated globally on the third Saturday of October, International Repair Day champions the significance of repair in curtailing waste and environmental harm. It inspires communities around the world to prioritize repair as a critical component of environmental stewardship.