Something Broken in Your Home? Take It To Yakima’s Repair Day

A special day is coming in Yakima in which you can get things fixed that are broken in your home. It's called Repair Cafe Yakima and on May 18 you have a chance to have a toaster, a lamp or even a computer fixed for free.

YAKIMA REPAIR DAY IS SET FOR MAY 18

Repair day is set for 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Yakima Makerspace at 16 South First Street. On Repair day you can bring a variety of items to fix including small appliances and furniture to bicycles, clothing, cell phones and even jewelry.

GET THAT STUFF FIXED SO YOU DON'T HAVE TO THROW IT AWAY

Mary Jepsen, a member of the Repair Cafe planning committee says "bringing in your broken lamp, toaster or weed whacker will not only keep our landfill from filling up so quickly, but will save the owner money. We've become a throw away society. Repair Cafe wants to change that."

DON'T FORGET REPLACEMENT PARTS

Along with your broken items you're encouraged to bring along replacement parts. Jepsen says if they can't fix your item they'll help locate the needed part or recommend a local repair shop. This idea isn't new Jepsen says it's part of the Repair Cafe International Foundation started in Amsterdam, the Netherlands in 2009.

WANT TO BE INVOLVED?

If you'd like to get involved with the organization or you want more information checkout the Repair Cafe Yakima Facebook page or the website Yakima Maker Space