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Community Group

Repair Cafe: August 2025

Fairfax County Repair Cafe
In Person, Oakton, VA
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    • Details

    Date:
    August 16, 2025
    10:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
    Cause Areas:
    Climate Change, Environment & Sustainability, Science & Technology, Volunteering
    Participation:
    Families Welcome
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Something broken at home? Found a hole in a much loved clothing item? Frustrated with your computer or phone? Repair Cafe can help - Join us for repairs and snacks.

    We are a group of volunteer repair experts with a focus on community. Once a month, we bring our tools and knowledge to a library in Fairfax County, to provide repairs and advice for a variety of things - clothing, household appliances, technology, toys, and more! We're on a mission to build community resilience and make your stuff last longer.

    No cost for admission or repairs, all repairs provided on a volunteer basis. Light refreshments available.

    If you have a question about whether you can bring an item to us, or if you want to know more, email us, we're happy to discuss options with you.

    Something broken at home? Found a hole in a much loved clothing item? Frustrated with your computer or phone? Repair Cafe can help - Join us for repairs and snacks.

    We are a group of volunteer repair experts with a focus on community. Once a month, we bring our tools and knowledge to a library in Fairfax County, to provide repairs and advice for a variety of things - clothing, household appliances, technology, toys, and more! We're on a mission to build community resilience and make your stuff last longer.

    No cost for admission or repairs, all repairs provided on a volunteer basis. Light refreshments available.

    If you have a question about whether you can bring an item to us, or if you want to know more, email us, we're happy to discuss options with you.

    Location

    In Person

    Oakton Library

    10304 Lynnhaven Pl, Oakton, VA 22124, USA
    Meeting Room
    Directions

    This location isn't directly connected to transit, but the closest transit connection is Fairfax Connector #461 (with significant walking distance). Parking is available on-site for those arriving via car.

    How to Join

    No RSVPs needed! You can visit us anytime from 10:30am to 12:30pm. You can bring an item to be repaired, or if you'd like, a snack to share. We welcome everyone, whether or not you need repairs that day.

    If you have questions about what we can do to repair one of your items, please contact me by email at anicski@proton.me

    No RSVPs needed! You can visit us anytime from 10:30am to 12:30pm. You can bring an item to be repaired, or if you'd like, a snack to share. We welcome everyone, whether or not you need repairs…

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