Repair Café and Clothing Swap [Overland Park]
We throw away a lot of stuff, often because it’s cheaper to replace rather than repair it or we just don’t know how to fix it. That’s where Repair Cafés come in!
Together with our volunteers, you can have your broken items repaired instead of tossing them.*
We’ll be doing fixes for items such as:
- Bikes
- Clothing/textiles (repairs only, no alterations, please)
- Computers (Virus/malware removal, file transfers, other basic repairs)
- Electronics
- Jewelry
- Lamps
- Small appliances (e.g., replacing cords on handmixers, toasters, irons, etc.)
*Limit of 1 item per turn and 3 items total. Stay for additional turns if volunteers are available to help.
Clothing Swap:
This Repair Café will feature a clothing swap where you can bring your clothing to trade with others—spruce up your closet the sustainable way!
Volunteers needed!
If you’re someone who enjoys tinkering or problem-solving to get something working again or loves to organize, we’re looking for volunteers! Sign up to volunteer.
If you’re someone who enjoys tinkering or problem-solving to get something working again or loves to organize, we’re looking for volunteers! Sign up to volunteer.
Tools welcome!
If you have surplus tools, such as screwdrivers, hammers, clamps, pliers, wrenches, drills and soldering equipment lying around taking up space, donate them to Re.Use.Full to use at upcoming Repair Cafés! Contact us at hello@reusefull.org to arrange for your donation.
If you have surplus tools, such as screwdrivers, hammers, clamps, pliers, wrenches, drills and soldering equipment lying around taking up space, donate them to Re.Use.Full to use at upcoming Repair Cafés! Contact us at hello@reusefull.org to arrange for your donation.
Date
- Nov 07 2026
- Expired!
Time
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
More Info
Location
- 11902 Lowell Ave, Overland Park, KS 66213-1100
Category
Organizer
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Re.Use.Full
Hi-
Can they swap out lamp switches? From twist switch to push switch? Do I need to bring the hardware? Thanks!
We have most common parts, but it never hurts to bring what you need.
Good morning! I’m looking to have this floor lamp rewired because it keeps shorting out. This is the exact lamp I have:
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(Drdefi 10X Rectangular Magnifying Glass with Light and Stand, 24″ Flexible Gooseneck Floor Lamp, 5 Color Modes Stepless Dimmable, 3-in-1 LED Lighted Magnifier Light Hands Free for Reading Craft.)
Would you be able to take a look at it during your Repair Café event at Tomahawk Ridge Community Center on November 7, 2026, and see if you can determine what’s causing it to short out and, hopefully, repair it?
If you’re unable to look at it, I would greatly appreciate a referral to someone who might be able to help.
Thank you so much for your time and assistance!
We can definitely take a look. We are very successful in fixing lamps, generally.
Could we here in Cass County do this
Hi, Shelly.
We would definitely be interested in having one in Cass County. We’re currently looking for partners to fund the costs of hosting our Repair Cafes. Please email hello@reusefull.org if you have ideas and you’re interested in talking more.