Free repair event coming to White Center’s Log Cabin on Saturday, Mar. 14

Residents in White Center and surrounding south King County communities will have an opportunity to fix broken household items for free at a community repair event on Saturday, Mar. 14.

King County and the White Center Teen Program will host a free repair event this comingSaturday, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the White Center Fieldhouse, also known as the Log Cabin, at Steve Cox Memorial Park (map below).

The event will bring volunteer repair specialists from the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks, known as “Fixers,” back to the park to help residents repair everyday items.

At community repair events, skilled volunteers attempt to repair and mend small household items and clothing. Popular items brought to similar events include small appliances and electronics, lamps, vacuums, toys, electric power tools, small furniture such as chairs and drawers, jewelry, clothing and other textiles.

Organizers note that some items cannot be repaired at the event. Fixers will not work on gasoline-powered equipment, cell phones, tablets, microwaves, knife or tool sharpening, lengthy reconstructive repairs or major clothing alterations. All items brought in, including clothing, fans and vacuums, must be reasonably clean.

Repairs are offered on a first come, first served basis for each participant’s first item while volunteers are available. If participants bring additional items, organizers say the repair team will attempt to address them after all first items have been reviewed.

Residents with questions about items they plan to bring can contact event coordinator Tom Watson at tom.watson@kingcounty.gov or 206-477-4481. Additional details are available on the event’s Facebook page and at KingCounty.gov/repair-events.

“Hope to see you there, and hope we can help with your repairs and mending!’ organizers said.

The Log Cabin is located at 1321 SW 102nd Street in White Center: