{"id":16323,"date":"2026-06-09T20:57:04","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T01:57:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/?p=16323"},"modified":"2026-06-09T21:07:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T02:07:09","slug":"save-your-broken-stuff-bring-it-to-the-sector67-repair-cafe-on-august-1st","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/2026\/save-your-broken-stuff-bring-it-to-the-sector67-repair-cafe-on-august-1st\/","title":{"rendered":"Save Your Broken Stuff! Bring It to the Sector67 Repair Caf\u00e9 on August 1st"},"content":{"rendered":"<a name=\"target-toc-0\"><\/a><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free community repair event <\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Co-sponsored by <strong>Sector67<\/strong> and the <strong>Madison Tool Library<\/strong> at Madison Hackerspace Sector67 | August 1, 2026 | Noon\u20134 p.m. | 56 Corry St. Madison, WI<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t throw it away! Sector67, Madison\u2019s community hackerspace, is hosting a Repair Caf\u00e9 on <strong>Saturday, August 1st from noon to 4 p.m<\/strong>. and we want you to bring your broken things. Whether it\u2019s a lamp that stopped working, a bike in need of tuning, a beloved small appliance on the fritz, or a piece of furniture that\u2019s seen better days, bring it in and skilled volunteers will work with you to try to bring it back to life. No appointment needed.\u00a0<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What sets the Sector67 Repair Caf\u00e9 apart is the breadth of what can be fixed. In addition to the community repair staples like electronics, furniture, clothing, and small appliances, Sector67\u2019s full workshop facilities enable repairs not typically offered elsewhere such as welding and replacement part fabrication.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wondering if your item is a good one to bring? Read our FAQ at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/repair-cafe-faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/repair-cafe-faq\/<\/a>. If you\u2019d like to give us a heads-up about what you\u2019re bringing, you can use our optional item registration form at <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/Bp69kZ2vfRCrxD6a8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/forms.gle\/Bp69kZ2vfRCrxD6a8<\/a>. This helps volunteers prepare, but is not required.<\/p><a name=\"target-toc-1\"><\/a><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Volunteers Wanted: Repair Experts and Eager Learners<\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Repair Caf\u00e9 is also looking for volunteers to help make the event happen. Sector67 welcomes experienced repairers of all sorts including electronics, furniture, bikes, clothing, small appliances, and small gas engines. We\u2019re also looking for people interested in facilitating a kids\u2019 take-apart table and\/or supporting the logistics of the event. We\u2019re also seeking volunteers to capture the event via pictures and videos.&nbsp;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But here\u2019s something different about this event: <strong>you don\u2019t have to be an expert to volunteer<\/strong>. If you\u2019re curious about repair and want to learn, sign up, let us know in the form, and you\u2019ll be paired with a mentor. It\u2019s a chance to develop hands-on skills while serving the community. To volunteer for this event sign up at <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/FyHGJL8h2zfRu8wy7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/forms.gle\/FyHGJL8h2zfRu8wy7<\/a>.<\/p><a name=\"target-toc-2\"><\/a><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event Details<\/strong><\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Date: Saturday, August 1, 2025<\/li>\n\n<li>Time: Noon &#8211; 4:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n<li>Location: Sector67 Madison Hackerspace, 56 Corry St., Madison, WI<\/li>\n\n<li>Admission: Free and open to the public<\/li><\/ul><a name=\"target-toc-3\"><\/a><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About repair caf\u00e9s<\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information on the Repair Caf\u00e9 movement, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/repaircafe.org\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/repaircafe.org\/en<\/a>.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Free community repair event Co-sponsored by Sector67 and the Madison Tool Library at Madison Hackerspace Sector67 | August 1, 2026 | Noon\u20134 p.m. | 56 Corry St. Madison, WI Don\u2019t throw it away! 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