Repair Café Five Cities

10/09/2026

Join SLO Climate Coalition on Sunday, October 18 from 4-6pm for a special community screening of Saving Walden's World. This film follows Jim Merkel's personal journey from military engineer to father raising his son, Walden, on an off-grid homestead in Maine. Jim traveled to Kerala, Cuba, and Slovenia to investigate how communities there have achieved genuine stability and what that means for the rest of us.

Following the screening, stay for an in-person Q&A with director Jim Merkel and local climate leaders.

Unitarian Universalists San Luis Obispo, 2201 Lawton Ave

REGISTER:
https://events.humanitix.com/saving-walden-s-world-to-screen-in-san-luis-obispo-ca

10/05/2026

What happens when a powerful El Niño meets a warmer world?

Join us for a special webinar exploring how a changing climate may shape El Niño’s impacts—and what that could mean for weather here on the Central Coast and beyond.

Hear from Dr. Séverine Fournier of NASA and local meteorologist John Lindsey as they break down the science, the potential impacts, and what we should be paying attention to.

October 27 at noon
Register using the QR code or
visit: tinyurl.com/colossalnino

Come curious and bring your questions!

09/12/2026

The EV revolution isn't stalling—it's accelerating. Join our upcoming webinar to bust common electric vehicle myths and discover why the transition is more alive than ever.

We will break down major state incentives, dive into the massive potential of bidirectional charging, and preview the next big developments on the horizon.

Ready to see where the road takes us?
Reserve your spot today! tinyurl.com/EVs928

09/06/2026

Why do people visit a Repair Café? Some want to avoid waste, others are simply very attached to a particular item. Like grandfather's antique clock. Do you also have an irreplaceable product that no longer works? If so, come to the Repair Café! https://repaircafe.org/en/visit/

08/23/2026

Broken items deserve a second life. That is cheaper and better for the environment, because throwing away means more waste. Repair Café International is committed to a world in which neighbors help each other to repair as many items as possible and to reduce waste. Do you want to know how we do this? Then sign up for our newsletter! https://bit.ly/4jF6XDO

08/21/2026

08/16/2026

Sometimes we see items that can’t be fixed but maybe there is a way to honor the item

Sometimes things are beyond repair, no matter what tricks our repairers use. But even then, they still try to help you out. Repairer Annelies Bolijn remembers a woman who was very attached to her worn-out duvet. "I advised her to make a small bag from the fabric to hold, for example, potpourri. She liked that idea." https://bit.ly/4onQlmr

08/15/2026

Our fixers love helping our neighbors by fixing practical items like a walker

08/14/2026

Have you ever tossed out a perfectly good appliance simply because ...

08/11/2026

Last week I tore a hole in my favorite blouse. I briefly thought about throwing it away until I remembered the wonderful seamstress at our repair cafe. One of them made a beautiful repair.

Ever thought about fixing something instead of chucking it out? 🔧

Last Friday, we sat down with Martine Postma, the brilliant mind behind the global Repair Café movement. She shared how a small gathering in Amsterdam back in 2009 sparked a worldwide network of almost 4000 cafes, where volunteers help people repair everything from toasters to jumpers.

We chatted about why we've lost the habit of fixing things, what you can bring to a Repair Café, and how these community events are changing mindsets around waste and keeping skills alive.

You can watch the full episode on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

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