#RepairCafeToronto

[volunteersoftoronto]

(2/3) “During my first time volunteering at an event, someone brought in a Kalimba, an African percussion instrument that has metal tines that you pluck to play a melody, with a missing tine. A few of us gathered around to figure out what we could do. I'm a musician too, and remembered they were traditionally made from pieces of scavenged fence wire. Since we were in a library in Toronto, I suggested using a coat hanger. One of the other volunteers hammered it flat and shaped it and he and I tuned to fit the instrument's harmonies. The client left with a smile and song!”

[105-harrisongardenboulevard]

Repair Café Toronto is this Saturday in the Rosedale area. Bring in your broken household items to be fixed, and learn how to repair them in the process. All for free! #Toronto #RepairCafeToronto #RepairCafe #YouBreakItWeFixIt #Free

[volunteersoftoronto]

(1/3) “When I heard about the Repair Cafe movement from a friend, I really liked the idea of it and wanted do to something to take part. They had a great message, to emphasize the REUSE part of the “reduce, reuse and recycle” slogan. I always believed that reuse and reduce were the more important actions, and here was a chance for me to contribute to that, hone my skills, and talk to people about it at the same time.”