Thanks to the Rotary Club of Wellesley for this dispatch from the club’s Repair Café event.

The Rotary Club of Wellesley last Saturday helped keep numerous items out of the landfill at the annual hands-on Repair Café event.

If it’s broke, fix it—stuff Rotary made whole

many lamps
an electric scooter
a paper shredder
a blue ray drive
2 cassette players
a rice cooker
a radio tuner
a screen door (complete with road trip)
a vacuum cleaner power cord

Thanks to a great effort from volunteer Repair Coaches Fred Bunger, Bill Westerman, James McLaren, Doug Ling, Charlie Tyler, and helpers Edith Paley, Frank Rowbotham, Kip Dole, and Dan Larochelle. The coaches also showed several attendees how to fix the things they brought.

Repair Cafe, Wellesley — Fred Bunger and Martha Pott with a fixed floor lamp.

Wellesley Librarian Marissa Jorgensen brought samples of reference materials, several tools from the Library of Things, and fun puzzles to take home. All the participants had a great time and enjoyed helping each other figure out how to fix things.

Thanks to all those who donated to help fund future Repair Cafés.

Next on Rotary’s plate—dinner

Join Rotary Club at their annual Taste of Wellesley Spring Culinary Fundraiser, an exquisite evening of food, a cash bar, and live music. Sample the best dishes of 17 Wellesley restaurants, catch up with friends, listen to music and relax under the stars! Proceeds will benefit a variety of causes aimed at helping reduce food insecurity in the community.

Tickets here.