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  • Jun
    14
    2016

    Marion County and Willamette Heritage Center Partner to Host Repair Fair & Share Event

    Posted by: Public Works - Environmental Services

    ​Marion County is partnering with Willamette Heritage Center and volunteer fixers to host a Repair Fair & Share on Wednesday, June 22, 2015 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Willamette Heritage Center in the Dye House at 1313 Mill Street SE in Salem. 

    Embracing "repair rather than replace," the goal of the event is to provide community connections that not only provides free repair service, but promotes troubleshooting and waste reduction. Marion County and Willamette Heritage Center hopes to inspire and enable people to continue repairing and sharing in their community. "This isn't just an event; repair is a way of life. Folks will learn that repairs can be an easy and affordable alternative to tossing things in the garbage," said Jessica Ramey, a waste reduction coordinator for Marion County. The community will benefit by making connections, learning skills, reducing waste, and saving money.

    This is the second Repair Fair & Share event. "Last year fixers were able to repair 16 items, keeping them out of the waste stream, and this year we are hoping to double that amount. We are looking for repair volunteers, fixers, and supporters, as well as participants to help with the event," Ramey said. To sign up or learn more about this event, visit www.repairfair.net. For more information, contact Jessica Ramey at 503-365-3180 or jsramey@co.marion.or.us

    Marion County and Willamette Heritage Center Partner to Host Repair Fair & Share Event
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