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SUMMARY:Newton Fix-It Clinic returns\, Sat. April 18!
DESCRIPTION:BROKE IT? FIX IT!\nWe’ll show you how!\nFix-It Clinic\nNewton Free Library\, 330 Homer St.\nSaturday\, April 18 10a-4p \nFix-It Clinics empower Newton residents to fix for themselves\, and are totally no-cost! Bring in a broken household item and a Repair Coach will help guide you through diagnosing and repair. \nReserve a time slot based on the category of broken item. Walk-in repairs as time permits. Categories will include small appliance & electronics\, sewing and textiles\, lamp repair and rewiring\, jewelry\, computers\, gluing\,  musical instruments\, and more! \nFix-It Clinics are run by the Newton Recycling Committee\, with the Newton Free Library\, the Newton DPW Sustainable Materials Management Division\, and funds from a MassDEP grant. \nSign up for a repair appointment: https://tinyurl.com/FixItApril2026repair\nTo help out by volunteering\, sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/FixItApril2026volunteer
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newton-fix-it-clinic-returns-sat-april-18/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library – Druker Auditorium\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T131500
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SUMMARY:Newton Fix-It returns Sunday\, 2/8!
DESCRIPTION:BROKE IT? FIX IT!\nWe’ll show you how!\nFix-It Clinic
Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer St.\nSunday\, February 8\, 1:15 pm – 4pm

Fix-It \nClinics empower Newton residents to fix for themselves\, and are totally no-cost! Bring in a broken household item and a Repair Coach will help guide you through diagnosing and repair.
 
Reserve a time slot based on the category of broken item. Walk-in repairs as time permits. Categories will include small appliance & electronics\, sewing and textiles\, lamp repair and rewiring\, jewelry\, computers\, gluing\,  musical instruments\, and more! \nFix-It Clinics are run by the Newton Recycling Committee\, with the Newton Free Library\, the Newton DPW Sustainable Materials Management Division\, and funds from a MassDEP grant. \nSign up for a repair appointment: https://tinyurl.com/FixitFeb2026repair\nTo help out by volunteering\, sign up: https://tinyurl.com/FixitFeb2026helpout
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newton-fix-it-returns-sunday-2-8/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton Centre MA\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T153000
DTSTAMP:20260525T043824
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T164159Z
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SUMMARY:Fix-It Clinic coming up\, Sat. Oct. 6!
DESCRIPTION:BROKE IT? FIX IT!\nWe’ll show you how!\nFix-It Clinic\nNewton Free Library\, 330 Homer St.\nSaturday\, Dec 6\, 10am-3:30pm \nFix-It Clinics empower Newton residents to fix for themselves\, and are totally no-cost! Bring in a broken household item and a Repair Coach will help guide you through diagnosing and repair. \nReserve a time slot based on the category of broken item. Categories will include small appliance & electronics\, sewing and textiles\, lamp repair and rewiring\, jewelry\, computers\,  musical instruments\, and more! \nFix-It Clinics are run by the Newton Recycling Committee\, with the Newton Free Library\, the Newton DPW Sustainable Materials Management Division\, and funds from a MassDEP grant. \nSign up for a repair appointment: https://tinyurl.com/Dec2025repair\nTo help out by volunteering\, sign up: https://tinyurl.com/Dec2025volunteer
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/fix-it-clinic-coming-up-sat-oct-6/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton Centre MA\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T043824
CREATED:20251001T143140Z
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SUMMARY:Newton Fix-It Clinic in October!
DESCRIPTION:BROKE IT? FIX IT!\nWe’ll show you how!\nFix-It Clinic\nNewton Free Library\, 330 Homer St.\nSunday Oct 19\, 1:15 pm-4:00 pm \nFix-It Clinics empower Newton residents to fix for themselves\, and are totally no-cost! Bring in a broken household item and a Repair Coach will help guide you through diagnosing and repair. \nReserve a timeslot based on the category of broken item. Categories will include small electronics repair\, sewing and textiles\, lamp repair and rewiring\, computers\, bicycles\, musical instruments\, and more! \nMany supplies for this event are made possible through MassDEP grant funds. Events are a collaboration between the Newton Recycling Committee\, the Newton Free Library\, and the Newton Sustainable Materials Management department. \nSign up for an appointment or to help out by volunteering\, here .
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newton-fix-it-clinic-in-october/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton Centre MA\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T100000
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SUMMARY:Newton Fix-It Clinic\, Sat.\, April 26
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a broken item in your home that you know you could fix with the right guidance? Fix-It Clinics empower folks to fix for themselves\, and are no-cost! Bring in a broken household item and a Repair Coach will help guide you through diagnosing and repair. \nLamps\, Bikes\, Small Appliances\, Clothing and textiles\, Musical Instruments\, Computer & Cell Phones\, Ceramics\, Jewelry\, and more! If the repair category you need is missing or full\, check back in a few days – openings may be created as more Repair Coaches volunteer. \nAlso no-cost Knife Sharpening\, including some hand gardening tools. Maximum 2 items per resident\, click below for more details. \nNext Fix-It clinic: Saturday\, April 26\, 10am-2pm\nNewton Free Library\, 330 Homer St.\, Newton\, MA \nMore info and sign up: https://tinyurl.com/Newton-Fix-It-April-2025 \nFix-It Clinics are run by the Newton Recycling Committee\, with the Newton Free Library\, the Newton DPW Sustainable Materials Management Division\, and funds from a MassDEP grant.  For Newton residents.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newton-fix-it-clinic-sat-april-26/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton Centre MA\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T131500
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SUMMARY:Newton Fix-It Clinic\, Sun. March 2!
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a broken item in your home that you know you could fix with the right guidance? Fix-It Clinics empower folks to fix for themselves\, and are no-cost! Bring in a broken household item and a Repair Coach will help guide you through diagnosing and repair. \nNext Fix-It clinic: Sunday\, 3/2/25\, 1:15pm-4:00pm\nNewton Free Library\, 330 Homer St.\, Newton\, MA\nSign up here. \nIf the repair category you need is missing or full\, check back in a few days – openings may be created as more Repair Coaches volunteer. \nSorry\, no bike repair or knife sharpening until the spring. \nFix-It Clinics are run by the Newton Recycling Committee\, with the Newton Free Library\, the Newton DPW Sustainable Materials Management Division\, and funds from a MassDEP grant.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newton-fix-it-clinic-sun-march-2/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton Centre MA\, MA\, 02459\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T050000
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DTSTAMP:20260525T043824
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SUMMARY:Newton Fix-It Clinic\, Sat.\, Dec 7
DESCRIPTION:Newton Fix-It Clinic!\nSat.\, Dec. 7\, 10:00 am-2:00 pm.\nNewton Free Library\, 330 Homer St.\, Newton\, MA\nInfo: https://tinyurl.com/NewtonFixItDec2024 \nAny broken items in your home that you could fix with the right guidance? Fix-It Clinics empower Newton residents to fix for themselves\, and are totally no-cost! Bring in a broken household item and a Repair Coach will help guide you through diagnosing and repair. \nSign up to get help repairing an item\, or to be a Coach. More categories added as we get more Coaches. If you have a different fix-it skill you’d like to offer\, please let us know through the signup. \nOutdoor repair events (bike repair and knife sharpening) will not be available at the December event. \nSponsored by the Newton Recycling Committee\, City of Newton Sustainable Materials Management Division\, and Newton Free Library.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newton-fix-it-clinic-sat-dec-7/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton Centre MA\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T091500
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SUMMARY:Next Fix-It Clinic\, Sunday 9/15!
DESCRIPTION:FIx-It Clinic + Knife Sharpening\nSunday\, Sept 15 1:15-4pm\nNewton Free Library\n330 Homer St\, Newton MA \nDo you have a broken item in your home that you know you could fix with the right guidance? Fix-It Clinics empower Newton residents to fix for themselves\, and are totally free! Bring in a broken household item and a Repair Coach will help guide you through diagnosing and repair. \nPlease use the link provided below to reserve a timeslot based on the category of broken item. Categories will include small electronics repair\, sewing and textiles\, lamp repair and rewiring\, computer & cell phones\, bicycles\, musical instruments\, and more! \nKnife Sharpening!\nBook a No-Cost sharpening for kitchen knives and scissors\, by appointment at this event. Maximum of 3 per family. Professional Bobby Mac the Knife Sharpener will be on-site at the Library. Many supplies for this event- and sharpening services- are made possible through MassDEP grant funds. \nClick here to schedule a Repair appointment\nClick here to schedule a Knife Sharpening appointment\nClick here to volunteer to help do repairs\, or to help run this event \nEmail inquiries on the Fix-It Clinics: recycling@newtonma.gov \nFix-It Clinics are run by the Newton Recycling Committee\, with the Newton Free Library\, the Newton DPW Sustainable Materials Management Division\, and funds from a MassDEP grant. \nNext Fix-It Clinic: Saturday\, December 7 2024
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/next-fix-it-clinic-sunday-9-15-2/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton Centre MA\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T091500
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SUMMARY:Next Fix-It Clinic Sunday\, 9/15!
DESCRIPTION:FIx-It Clinic + Knife Sharpening\nSunday\, Sept 15 1:15-4pm\nNewton Free Library\n330 Homer St\, Newton MA \nDo you have a broken item in your home that you know you could fix with the right guidance? Fix-It Clinics empower Newton residents to fix for themselves\, and are totally free! Bring in a broken household item and a Repair Coach will help guide you through diagnosing and repair. \nPlease use the link provided below to reserve a time slot based on the category of broken item. Categories will include small electronics repair\, sewing and textiles\, lamp repair and rewiring\, computer & cell phones\, bicycles\, musical instruments\, and more! \nKnife Sharpening!\nBook a No-Cost sharpening for kitchen knives and scissors\, by appointment at this event. Maximum of 3 knives/scissors per time slot\, one time slot per family. Professional Bobby Mac the Knife Sharpener will be on-site at the Library. Many supplies for this event- and sharpening services- are made possible through MassDEP grant funds. \nTo schedule a repair appointment: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B084EACAF2DA3F49-50759185-newton\nTo schedule a Knife Sharpening appointment:\nhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B084EACAF2DA3F49-50809584-newton\nTo volunteer to help do repairs\, or to help run this event:\nhttps://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TPDS5W5 \nEmail inquiries on the Fix-It Clinics: recycling@newtonma.gov \nFix-It Clinics are run by the Newton Recycling Committee\, with the Newton Free Library\, the Newton DPW Sustainable Materials Management Division\, and funds from a MassDEP grant. \nNext Fix-It Clinic: Saturday\, December 7 2024
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/next-fix-it-clinic-sunday-9-15/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton Centre MA\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240225T080000
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SUMMARY:Newton Fix-It Clinic\, Sun.\, 2/25/24\, 1:15 pm-4:15 pm
DESCRIPTION:Newton Fix-It Clinic\, Sun.\, 2/25\, 1:15-4:15 pm. It’s free! \nSign up to get help repairing an item\, or sign up to be a coach! We still need a coach for jewelry repair this time around (as of early Feb.). If you have a different fix-it skill you’d like to offer\, please let us know through the signup. \nFix-It Clinic is a collaborative effort between the Newton Recycling Committee\, the DPW Newton Sustainable Materials Management Division\, and the Newton Free Library.\nhttps://www.newtonma.gov/government/public-works/sustainable-materials-management/reuse
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newton-fix-it-clinic-sun-2-25-24-115-pm-415-pm/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton Centre MA\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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