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Northwest FREE Repair Event

When

Jan 18th, 2026

1:00pm - 3:30pm

Where

1 Bellis Fair PkwyBellinghamWA

Bring your small appliances, kitchen items, tools, electrical items, kids’ toys, bicycles, etc. to a FREE repair event at Maker’s Space in Bellis Fair Mall in Bellingham Sunday, January 18 from 1:00pm-3:30pm.

They fix small appliances, kitchen items, tools, electrical items, kids’ toys, bicycles – basically anything you can carry in. They try to fix everything and what they can’t fix, they’ll help you recycle.

Restricted Items That ARE NOT ACCEPTED for repair

Anything containing gasoline or petroleum products
Items that are leaking fluids
Grimy, dirty, or hazardous items
Items having noxious or excessive odors
Anything that cannot be easily carried e.g. no major appliances, motor vehicles, etc.
Any items from a commercial business
Any item that is not appropriate in a public setting

For more information, CLICK HERE!

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