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SUMMARY:Repair Fair at the Curtis Memorial Library
DESCRIPTION:Join staff and community members at the Curtis Memorial Library for their October Repair Fair! Expert volunteers can fix your everyday items and help keep them out of the trash.  They’ll even show you how to make repairs yourself. From electronics and computers\, to clothing and leather goods\, small appliances and lamps\, to wooden furniture\, and more. \nFor more information visit the Curtis Memorial Library’s website or call (207)725-5242.
URL:https://www.ecomaine.org/event/repair-fair-at-the-curtis-memorial-library/
LOCATION:Curtis Memorial Library\, 23 Pleasant Street\, Brunswick\, Maine\, 04011
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SUMMARY:Yarmouth Repair Meetup
DESCRIPTION:We’re always looking for volunteers! Interested in becoming a Yarmouth Repairer? Fill out this form.\n\nIs there something around your home that needs fixing? Maybe it’s a cherished item you can’t quite bring yourself to discard\, or an appliance or gadget you know could be repaired but don’t know where to start. \nBring it to the Yarmouth Repair Meetup\, where volunteers will help you repair or mend your broken items – and who knows\, maybe you’ll learn a thing or two along the way! \nGive your things a second life:  \n\nWhen: October\, 17th from 10:00am – 1:00pm\nWhere: Community Room – 200 Main Street\, Yarmouth\, ME – Use Rear Parking-lot\nCost: Free\n\nDrop in anytime during the event! For the best chance of getting your item repaired\, we recommend coming early\, as repairs are handled on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nWhat can I bring?\nBring a broken\, damaged\, or well-loved item and our volunteer repairers will take a look. If you have an idea of what your item needs to be repaired\, please bring any relevant parts or supplies with you. While some of our volunteers may have supplies on hand\, we can’t guarantee that they’ll have everything needed for your particular repair. \nAt this meetup\, we have volunteers able to repair: \n\nKnife Sharpening\nClothing & Textiles – Darning\, patching\, hemming\, and other fabric repairs\nJewelry & Accessories – Jewelry and related items\nFurniture & Woodwork – Furniture repairs and other wooden items\nSmall & Medium Electrical Appliances – Vacuums\, lamps\, coffee makers\, toaster ovens\, electric kettles\, and more\nHousehold Items & Kitchenware – Ceramics\, cookware\, kitchen tools\, trinkets\, and other non-electrical items\nPlants & Gardening – Garden tools\, plant health\, repotting\, and more\nRecreational Equipment – Bicycles\, skis\, inner tubes\, and other recreational gear\nMusical Instruments – Instrument repairs and maintenance\n\nWe will have many skilled clothing and cloth menders\, so bring your sweaters\, pants\, blankets\, and anything else you can find that is in need of repair. \nThe goal of this event is to build community and teach repair skills to those who are interested. Keeping useful items out of the landfill is a great outcome\, but not the main goal. \nWhat to Expect\nStep 1: Find your damaged item\nStep 2: Come! When you arrive\, someone will meet with you to sign in and assessed where you should go based on what you brought in\nStep 3: Meet with your volunteer repairer\nStep 4: Repair your item with the volunteer!\nStep 5: Grab a snack and talk with other people\nStep 6: Take your newly repaired item home or leave with a plan on how to repair it. \nA Few Things to Know\n\nRepairs are not guaranteed.\nSome repairs may require a replacement part or additional work after the meetup.\nVolunteers will determine whether an item can be safely repaired.\nPlease bring only items that you can safely transport yourself.\nItems should not be dropped off with the intent to have them picked up later.\nParticipants are expected to get assistance with their repair – this could be through instruction and guidance given by the volunteer or by the participant simply watching and talking with the volunteer.\n\nBefore You Come\nIf you can\, bring: \n\nThe item that needs repair\nAny relevant cords\, accessories\, or removable parts\nThe owner’s manual or instructions\nReplacement parts you already have\nInformation about what happened when the item stopped working\nA snack to share!\n\nWhy Repair?\nRepairing instead of replacing can save money\, preserve items we value\, reduce waste\, and help build practical skills within our community. The Yarmouth Repair Meetup is an opportunity to learn from one another and give broken items a second life. \nContact:\nChristy Phillips – cphillips@gpcog.org \nMeddy Smith – msmith@yarmouth.me.us
URL:https://www.ecomaine.org/event/yarmouth-repair-meetup/
LOCATION:Community Room – 200 Main St\, 200 Main Street\, Yarmouth\, ME\, 04096\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T140000
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SUMMARY:Goodwin Mills Octoberfest in Lyman
DESCRIPTION:We will be back at Octoberfest in Lyman this year with trivia\, free swag\, and answers to all your waste\, recycling\, and composting questions. Stop by and say hi!
URL:https://www.ecomaine.org/event/goodwin-mills-octoberfest-in-lyman/
LOCATION:Chadbourne Park\, 10 John Street\, Lyman\, ME\, 04002\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Town of Lyman Parks and Recreation Department":MAILTO:parksandrec@lyman-me.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T153000
DTSTAMP:20261008T175936Z
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SUMMARY:Beeswax Wrap Workshop at the South Portland Library
DESCRIPTION:Roughly 40% of plastics produced every year are designed for single-use packaging. Join us at South Portland’s Main Library on Monday\, October 19th at 2PM for a workshop that will cover the ins and outs of reducing plastic waste\, the dos and don’ts of plastics recycling\, and ways to swap out single-use plastics. At the end of the presentation\, attendees will have the opportunity to make their own reusable food wrap from fabric scraps and beeswax. Materials will be provided. To register\, call the South Portland Library at (207)767-7660.
URL:https://www.ecomaine.org/event/beeswax-wrap-workshop-at-the-south-portland-library/
LOCATION:South Portland Library: Main Library\, 482 Broadway\, South Portland\, ME\, 04106\, United States
CATEGORIES:ecomaine Event,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="South Portland Library%3A Main Library":MAILTO:circ@southportlandlibrary.com
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SUMMARY:Thrift & Sift: Clothing & Accessory Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Program Description\nEvent Details\n\nNorth Yarmouth Community Center \nSwap out items from your fall/winter wardrobe! Bring your gently used\, in-good-condition clothes and accessories. Pick up something new-to-you\, if you wish. Clothing and accessories only. No shoes\, please. Women’s\, men’s\, teens and kids clothes are all welcome. Please register so we can communicate with you in advance of the event. \n9 – 10 a.m.: Drop off items and enjoy priority browsing. (Donations are accepted until 11 a.m.) \n10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Browsing opens to anyone. \nIf you’re bringing clothing to donate: \n\nThis swap is for clothing and accessories only. No shoes\, please. Women’s\, men’s\, teen\, and children’s clothing.\nItems must be clean\, gently used\, and not in need of repair. We want people to leave with things they could wear that afternoon!\nUnclaimed clothing can either go home with you or be given to the North Yarmouth Waste Reduction Committee for donation.\n\nIf you’d like to donate items\, please register here. Those who donate enjoy priority browsing from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.  \nOffered in partnership with the North Yarmouth Waste Reduction Committee \n\nDisclaimer(s)\n\n\n\n\nThe library reserves the right to use photographs or film taken at the library\, during library-sponsored programs and events for publicity purposes in a variety of formats. It is presumed that patron’s consent to the library’s use of these photos or videos\, unless they specifically inform staff of an objection when the photos or videos are being taken.
URL:https://www.ecomaine.org/event/thrift-sift-clothing-accessory-exchange/
LOCATION:North Yarmouth Community Center\, 120 Memorial Hwy\, North Yarmouth\, ME\, 04097\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T123000
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SUMMARY:North Yarmouth Community Center Repair Fair
DESCRIPTION:Program Description\nEvent Details\n\nBring a broken or damaged item to the Repair Fair! Volunteer fixers will be on hand to repair or assess all sorts of items\, including lamps and other electrics\, electronics\, clothing\, knives and tool (sharpening)\, furniture. Got something odd or unusual? We’ll take a look and let you know if it can be fixed and if we can fix it. \nThis is a free event. Let’s repair. See you there! \nPlease note that this event is being held at North Yarmouth Community Center. \nThis event is being offered in partnership with the North Yarmouth Waste Reduction Committee. \n\nDisclaimer(s)\n\n\n\n\nThe library reserves the right to use photographs or film taken at the library\, during library-sponsored programs and events for publicity purposes in a variety of formats. It is presumed that patron’s consent to the library’s use of these photos or videos\, unless they specifically inform staff of an objection when the photos or videos are being taken.
URL:https://www.ecomaine.org/event/north-yarmouth-community-center-repair-fair/
LOCATION:North Yarmouth Community Center\, 120 Memorial Hwy\, North Yarmouth\, ME\, 04097\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T170000
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SUMMARY:Hearts of Pine Match Day- October 24th
DESCRIPTION:Join ecomaine at the Hearts of Pine Match Day Experience! \necomaine is partnering with the Hearts of Pine to bring sustainability to the pitch this season! Stop by our table in the Kids Zone on match day to learn how your household can make a real difference through smarter recycling\, composting\, and waste reduction and pick up some tips you can take straight home. \nWhile you’re there\, test your sorting skills with our soccer-themed sorting game! Toss balls into the correct bin: trash\, recycling\, or compost\, based on the item on each ball. It’s fast\, it’s fun\, and you might just learn something new. Perfect for kids\, but honestly\, adults are just as welcome to take a shot. \nThe Hearts of Pine have brought something special to Portland\, and we’re proud to be a part of the community rallying behind them. Come for the match\, stay for the sustainability. See you in the Kids Zone!
URL:https://www.ecomaine.org/event/hearts-of-pine-match-day-october-24th/
LOCATION:Fitzpatrick Stadium\, Deering Ave\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:ecomaine Event,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T160000
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Gift Wrapping at the Libby Memorial Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Libby Memorial Library in Old Orchard Beach for a presentation on reducing holiday waste and the dos and don’ts of holiday recycling. Attendees will have the opportunity to bring their own gifts for a follow-up demo on sustainable gift wrapping techniques using scarves\, newspaper\, towels and more. Take home educational materials will be provided. \nFor more information contact the library at (207) 934-4351.
URL:https://www.ecomaine.org/event/sustainable-gift-wrapping-at-the-libby-memorial-library/
LOCATION:Libby Memorial Library\, 27 Staples St\, Old Orchard Beach\, Maine\, 04064\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T160000
DTSTAMP:20260831T171207Z
CREATED:20260831T162214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T171207Z
UID:4284-1796464800-1796486400@www.ecomaine.org
SUMMARY:SewPo Studio Reimagined Market
DESCRIPTION:SewPo Studio\, a project run by the Computer Science Honor Society at South Portland High School\, will be running a craft fair called Reimagined Market this year. The fair will focus on upcycled\, recycled\, repaired\, repurposed\, and reused items! This holiday season\, consider supporting local creators and fixers and buying unique one of a kind gifts that are less wasteful.
URL:https://www.ecomaine.org/event/sewpo-studio-reimagined-market/
LOCATION:South Portland High School\, 637 Highland Avenue\, South Portland\, ME\, 04106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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