The Cumberland Community Schools Society is inviting residents to gather up their broken items and bring them to the fourth annual Cumberland Repair Café later this month.

The free event takes place Saturday, April 25th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Beaufort Gym inside Cumberland Community School on Windermere Avenue.

Organizers say the goal is to help keep usable items out of the landfill while giving people a chance to learn repair skills.

Program coordinator Kate Ashton says more than 100 items typically come through the event each year.

Past repairs have included clothing, clocks, lamps and even wooden furniture. She adds textile repair continues to be one of the most popular services, and the free clothing store will also return this year so visitors can browse while they wait for items to be fixed.

Volunteer repairers will be on hand to help with small appliances, garden equipment, electronics, clothing, wool items, toys and stuffies, jewellery and tool sharpening.

Organizers say the Repair Café supports waste diversion through public education.

They note repairing items helps keep products in use longer instead of sending them to recycling depots or the landfill, while also helping people build practical skills that can save money.

Community partners including the Tool SHED and Cumberland Building Connections will also attend with information booths and examples of their services.

The event is designed to be family-friendly, with a toddler tinker station, a kids repurpose zone and activities for older children.

The Cumberland Community Schools Society is a registered charity focused on improving access to healthy food, recreation, lifelong learning and community support.

Have questions or want to volunteer? Contact Kate, CCSS Program Coordinator, by emailing coordinator@ccssociety.org.