As Dr. Frankenstein might say during spooky season, there’s nothing like the thrill of bringing things back to life.
Folks with broken household items ranging from lamps, knives, and jewelry to chainsaws, bicycles, and clothing came to the Pound Ridge Repair Café on Saturday, Oct. 17, for the biannual hands-on social event where neighbors learned new skills and got a kick out of snatching things from the jaws of the landfill.
They even got some free advice from the local building inspector, Jim Perry … not to mention coffee, tea, and baked goodies. There were also fun activities for the kiddos.
The event was held at historic Conant Hall and sponsored by the Pound Ridge Conservation Board.
Repair Cafés are held regularly in different communities on a rotating basis. You can find a clendar of upcoming Repair Cafés in the area here.
Kurt Ostenheimer showed people how to sharpen their electric and gas chainsaws, which can save a bunch of money.
He also discussed the different types of chains and the merits of battery-powered chainsaws versus their gas counterparts.
Peter Avellino, bike repair guru, helped folks get their bicycles ready for the fall.
According to coordinator Marilyn Shapiro-Lowell, the Pound Ridge Repair Café is one of the oldest of its type and with its crew of coaches, can claim a completion rate of more than 90 percent and a 95 percent “satisfaction” rate from customers.
“If it’s broken, don’t toss it; bring it to us,” Shapiro-Lowell cheerfully advises.
Future volunteers and coaches can get more information by calling Shapiro-Lowell at (914) 764-4270 or emailing her at mashap102@verizon.net.
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