UPCOMING EVENTS
Workshop: Reusable Gift Wrapping
There are so many ways to wrap your gifts in reuse. From buying wrapping paper at your local thrift store or creative reuse center, to repurposing maps and blueprints, to stamping your own. Or wrap your gift in a gift with a reusable fabric gift bag or wrap. Come learn how to do all these types and more! Bring your gifts and get them all wrapped at once in a festive atmosphere at the Reuse Hub!
Workshop: Converting a Speaker to Bluetooth
Come learn how to convert a vintage speaker into a Bluetooth
enabled speaker with Roger the Gadget Guy.
Bring your own speaker or we will provide one. No electronics
or soldering skills required! Class includes all tools and materials needed to convert one speaker.
Workshop: Basics of Mending and Patching
This is an introductory class on the basics of clothing repair, focusing on non-stretch woven fabrics. We will go over selection of materials, hand sewing techniques, and multiple ways to sew a patch with a decorative flair. No prior sewing experience necessary! Participants are welcome to bring a damaged garment to work on, but samples and fabric to work with will also be provided.
Workshop: Can Tab Crafting
Learn the basics of crafting with can tabs! We’ll show you techniques for connecting them directly, with jump rings and with fabric. You can make jewelry, bags, lampshades, belts, clothing and more. Make one of our sample projects or come with your own inspirations!
Come enjoy snacks, company, and the satisfaction of making some gifts out of waste with your own hands!
San Rafael Repair Fair
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed and participate as much as you’d like!
Find all the details and link to register or volunteer here.
Workshop: Reverse Applique with T-Shirts
Create something beautiful from old t-shirts using reverse appliqué, a sewing technique where multiple layers of fabric are sewn together, and the top layer is cut away to reveal the fabric underneath. Using only hand sewing techniques we will learn how to plan and stitch reverse appliqué designs while making a small coaster to take home. This class is suitable for sewing beginners. Materials will be provided, but you are welcome to bring two contrasting -shirts to cut up.
Learn to Crochet: Reusable Cotton Rounds
In this two-hour workshop, you’ll learn the basics of crochet and create a set of reusable cotton rounds - perfect for face scrubbies or toner pads. No prior crochet experience needed! We’ll guide you step-by-step through the foundational crochet stitches and share helpful techniques for crafting your own handmade pieces.
Healdsburg Repair Fair
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed and participate as much as you’d like!
Find all the details and link to register or volunteer here
Sausalito Repair Fair
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed and participate as much as you’d like!
Find all the details and link to register or volunteer here.
Petaluma Repair Fair
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed and participate as much as you’d like!
Find all the details and link to register or volunteer here
Cloverdale Repair Fair
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed and participate as much as you’d like!
Find all the details and link to register or volunteer here
San Geronimo Repair Fair
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed and participate as much as you’d like!
Find all the details and link to register or volunteer here.
Hercules Repair Fair
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed and participate as much as you’d like!
Find all the details and link to register or volunteer here
Cotati Repair Fair
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed and participate as much as you’d like!
Find all the details and link to register or volunteer here
Windsor Repair Fair
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed and participate as much as you’d like!
Find all the details and link to register or volunteer here
Mill Valley Repair Fair
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed and participate as much as you’d like!
Find all the details and link to register or volunteer here.
Sonoma Repair Fair
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed and participate as much as you’d like!
Find all the details and link to register or volunteer here
Fairfax Repair Fair
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed and participate as much as you’d like!
Find all the details and link to register or volunteer here.
Corte Madera Repair Fair
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed and participate as much as you’d like!
Find all the details and link to register or volunteer here.
Sebastopol Repair Fair
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed and participate as much as you’d like!
Find all the details and link to register or volunteer here
Marin City Repair Fair
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed and participate as much as you’d like!
Find all the details and link to register or volunteer here.
San Anselmo Repair Fair
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed and participate as much as you’d like!
Find all the details and link to register or volunteer here.
Novato Repair Fair
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed and participate as much as you’d like!
Find all the details and link to register or volunteer here.
Workshop: Reusable Gift Wrapping
There are so many ways to wrap your gifts in reuse. From buying wrapping paper at your local thrift store or creative reuse center, to repurposing maps and blueprints, to stamping your own. Or wrap your gift in a gift with a reusable fabric gift bag or wrap.
Come learn how to do all these types and more! Bring your gifts and get it all done at once in a festive atmosphere. Includes unlimited paper and one fabric wrap (more available for purchase)
Learn to Crochet: Reusable Cotton Rounds
Learn the basics of crochet and create a set of reusable cotton rounds—perfect for face scrubbies or toner pads.
We’ll guide you step-by-step through the foundational crochet stitches and share helpful techniques for crafting your own handmade pieces. Crochet hooks and cotton yarn will be provided, or bring your own.
Workshop: Fabric Baskets from Scraps
Learn to sew old garments or fabric scraps into nesting fabric baskets!
This project incorporates machine and hand sewing, participants are welcome to bring their own machine to use (we will have two machines to share). Various fabrics will be provided. Feel free to bring your own fabric scraps, fabric must hold a crisp fold when pressed.
Black Friday Craft Supply Swap
Join us at the Reuse Hub from 12:30-3:30pm on Black Friday for a craft supply swap! If you have craft materials of any kind that you're not using- fabric, yarn, paints, thread, etc- feel free to bring them to contribute. You never know what item you'll find that inspires your next upcycled art project.
We'll also be making star ornaments out of damaged book pages, a craft you can do again and again with scrap paper. We hope to see you there and spend some crafty time in community together!
Santa Rosa Repair Fair
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed and participate as much as you’d like!
Find all the details and link to register or volunteer here.
Petaluma Repair Fair + Clothing Swap
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed and participate as much as you’d like!
Find all the details and link to register or volunteer here.
Rohnert Park Reuse + Repair Fair
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed and participate as much as you’d like!
Find all the details and link to register or volunteer here.
The Reuse Hub Grand Opening
Join us for the Grand Opening of the new Reuse Hub - a central place for reuse in the North Bay! Come tour the new facility at the Petaluma Outlet Mall, explore the reuse resources, and sign up for upcoming reuse skills workshops.
Learn about Reuse Alliance and our programs including our upcoming Repair Fairs and how you can get involved. We will be open from 12pm - 6pm with lots of reuse activities and demonstrations happening all day and for all ages. Can’t wait to see you there!
SRJC Green Living Fair
Join us at SRJC’s Green Living Fair! We will be on the main quad at the Santa Rosa Campus of Santa Rosa Junior College from 3:30 - 5:30pm.
SRJC Fashion will be there doing textile mending and we will be fixing lamps/small appliances and bicycles. We will also be sharing information about Reuse Resources, the new Reuse Hub, upcoming events and how to get involved!
There will also be other reuse activities and resources on how to live green. This event is open to the public! Stop by and say hello!
Creative Reuse Centers Roundtable - Fall 2025
Join us on October 7th at 10am PST / 1pm EST for a virtual Creative Reuse Center Roundtable facilitated by Reuse Alliance. Connect with and learn from other Creative Reuse Centers across the country.
Because reuse is stronger together.
South Novato Repair Fair
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed and participate as much as you’d like!
Find all the details and link to register or volunteer here.
Santa Rosa Reuse Bazaar
Are you looking to part ways with a loved item, or in need of something for your home?
Come to the Reuse Bazaar!
Bring your items, or just shop (for free) from what others bring, to the Grace Pavilion at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds (1350 Bennett Valley Rd., Santa Rosa).
Bodega Bay Repair Fair + Clothing Swap
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed and participate as much as you’d like!
Find all the details and link to register or volunteer here.
San Anselmo Repair Fair + Halloween Swap
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed and participate as much as you’d like!
Find all the details and link to register or volunteer here.
Marin City Repair Fair, Clothing + Book Swap
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed and participate as much as you’d like!
Find all the details and link to register or volunteer here.
Reuse Hub Preview Party Petaluma
Join us on Wednesday, August 13th at Brooks Note Winery in Petaluma for a fundraiser and special sneak peek presentation of the Reuse Hub, launching in September 2025.
Come learn more about how you can be part of a movement that empowers our community to reuse instead of toss!
Clothing Swap + Mending Bar
Join us at the ICA SF on Saturday August 3rd for a Community Clothing swap and mending bar!
Bring an item and learn basic mending or find something at the clothing swap to practice on. We will provide tools, supplies and instructions.
And see the amazing exhibit Midnight March by Masako Miki while you’re there!
Point Reyes Station Repair Fair & Clothing Swap
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed and participate as much as you’d like!
Find all the details and link to register or volunteer here.
Napa Repair Fair
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed and participate as much as you’d like!
Find all the details and link to register or volunteer here.
Fairfax Repair Fair
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed and participate as much as you’d like!
Find all the details and link to register or volunteer here.
San Rafael Repair Fair
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed and participate as much as you’d like!
Find all the details and link to register or volunteer here.
Creative Reuse Centers Roundtable - Spring 2025
Join us on May 27th at 10am PST / 1pm EST for a virtual Creative Reuse Center Roundtable facilitated by Reuse Alliance. Connect with and learn from other Creative Reuse Centers across the country.
Because reuse is stronger together.
Sonoma Repair Fair + Clothing Swap
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed and participate as much as you’d like!
There will also be a Clothes Swap. Find all the details and link to register or volunteer here.
West County Fixit Fair (Forestville Repair Fair)
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair* your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed, so you can learn tips for future maintenance, how to shop for repairable goods, and even how to repair things yourself!
If you’d like to bring an item to repair, please register the item here . (Pre-registering allows us to prepare for your item!)
Knife sharpening will be available at this event courtesy of Cutting Edge Professional Sharpening Services. They will only be sharpening knives (no shears) and there will be a max of 5 knives per person.
There will also be a clothing swap hosted by Zero Waste Action - Sonoma County. If you’d like to volunteer at the clothing swap you can sign up here!
This event will also include food, music, and a resource fair!
This is a free public event.
*We cannot guarantee your item(s) will be repaired, depending on the existing damage or breakage, ability of volunteer fixers, and availability of materials for repair. Note we cannot work on microwaves and we can’t repair cell phones but we’re happy to refer you to local professionals who can.
Join Us!
Does fixing things sound like a fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon? Or want to help out in other ways? We need you!
Email volunteer@reusealliance.org or sign up here to get involved!
Partners + Sponsors:
Windsor Repair Fair + Clothing Swap
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed, so you can learn tips for future maintenance, how to shop for repairable goods, and even how to repair things yourself!
Sausalito Repair Fair & Clothing Swap
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed, so you can learn tips for future maintenance, how to shop for repairable goods, and even how to repair things yourself!
Climate Ready Cotati Fair
We’re excited to be a part of the Climate Ready Cotati Fair with so many great organizations!
We will have a Repair Coach on hand to fix your things and you can learn more about our upcoming events!
See this link on the City of Cotati website to learn more.
Mill Valley Repair Fair
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed, so you can learn tips for future maintenance, how to shop for repairable goods, and even how to repair things yourself!
Novato Repair Fair & Clothing Swap
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed, so you can learn tips for future maintenance, how to shop for repairable goods, and even how to repair things yourself!