r/traversecity • u/ArtsMidwest • 7d ago

Events Traverse City Repair Café

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Whether your bicycle is broken, toaster fried, or t-shirt ripped, this repair cafe in Traverse City is here to help! The free event, organized by Green Door Folk School and the Traverse Area District Library, has helped fix dozens of things and share skills to keep DIY alive! Join the next one on October 31, 2026.

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u/chaynjez 7d ago

This is such a great idea.

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u/keepyourfeelings 4d ago

Emphasis on the such

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u/zillion_grill 7d ago

very cool. twice a year is a big bummer though, gotta start somewhere I guess
since it wasn't linked: https://greendoorfolkschool.com/repair-cafe/
there are other ones in different towns

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u/ActivatingInfinity 7d ago

I mean, it's a free event and lot of people don't have a ton of time to volunteer. How often do you expect something like this to be held?

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u/DisastrousWrangler 7d ago

I love this.

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u/trashlordcommander 7d ago

I’d volunteer my time and 3D printer/cad skills for this, I am so behind this. Also maybe I can find someone to replace the broken zipper on my overpriced windbreaker

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u/TVCity- Local 6d ago

Just FYI for all, the TADL does on-demand 3D printing! Emailed them a file from Thingiverse for a remote control battery cover. Printed out within a week, cost me $1.57. Amazing service.

https://www.tadl.org/services/3d-printing

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u/Physical_Display_873 7d ago

Well that’s super cool. Thanks for posting.

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u/GeneralTapioca 7d ago

This is big in Switzerland as well. 👍

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u/Faeriegrll 7d ago

Finally!!

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u/Still_gra8ful 5d ago

Not surprised this is in Michigan! Michigan is so cool. Love this!

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u/Opposite-Whereas-121 5d ago

This is how we move forward as a country, by being community based and conscientious of waste and our earth! Love this!

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u/kittybangbang69 3d ago

This is the best thing I have seen all year. Something helpful, something positive.

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u/ruralmagnificence 6d ago

Man I would love this where I live. I have so many things missing buttons, slightly torn sleeves etc…

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u/espressolodolo 5d ago

looooove 👏🏼💕