<div dir="ltr"><span id="gmail-docs-internal-guid-cbbbe57b-7fff-9d5f-41d5-5dfe103ef4c6"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(29,33,41);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><b>Join </b></span><b><a href="https://www.homeresource.org/" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-family:Arial;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Home ReSource</span></a><span style="background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(29,33,41);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> and partners</span></b><b style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(29,33,41);font-family:Arial;white-space:pre-wrap"> at Missoula's first Fixit Clinic.</b><br></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:rgb(29,33,41);font-family:Arial;white-space:pre-wrap">Exercise your right to repair!</span> <br></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(29,33,41);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2118817998358854/">RSVP on Facebook</a></span></p><div><span><br></span></div><div><span id="gmail-docs-internal-guid-029f6c50-7fff-e159-d190-99ff33841082"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(29,33,41);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><b>What:</b> Fixit Clinic</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(29,33,41);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><b>When:</b> Saturday, April 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(29,33,41);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><b>Where:</b> Home ReSource Community Room, 1515 Wyoming St</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(29,33,41);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><b>Cost:</b> Free</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(29,33,41);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><b>Coaching offered:</b> clothes mending, small engine repair (lawnmowers & weed eaters), knife sharpening, electrical testing & repair</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(29,33,41);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><b>Registration encouraged:</b> </span><a href="https://bit.ly/fixitcheckin?fbclid=IwAR1GJebFLcYIG34mnxW5unUUezPK11MyIsBTLk02dnXDix6svEVOmDSGwDA" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(54,88,153);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">http://bit.ly/fixitcheckin</span></a></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(29,33,41);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><b>Parking:</b> Please do not park in the Home ReSource lot, street parking available</span></p></span></div><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">A </span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(29,33,41);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Fixit Clinic </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">is a "pop-up" event where people bring their broken things to learn how to repair them. Trying to fix something can be intimidating! Everyone is welcome, even if you have never even attempted to fix something before. Volunteer </span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(29,33,41);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Fixit Coaches can help you repair broken, worn, or malfunctioning stuff by sharing their knowledge & skills. The result is technology demystified, more people empowered with simple repair know-how, and less stuff trashed & replaced.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(29,33,41);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Fixit Clinics invite us to think critically about </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">our relationship to consumption and sustainability and demonstrate </span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(29,33,41);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">how repair is a way to reduce the global burdens related to resource extraction and waste.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(29,33,41);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">This Fixit Clinic will take place during the </span><a href="https://missoula.com/events/festivals/mud-s-th-annual-earth-day-celebration/event_505cdb12-2785-11e9-9c79-870d5ecfa1b3.html" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-family:Arial;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">13th Annual MUD Project Earth Day Celebration</span></a><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(29,33,41);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">.</span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(29,33,41);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> </span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(29,33,41);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><b>Volunteer Fixit Coaches at this particular event will assist with:</b></span></p><ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(29,33,41);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Clothes mending</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(29,33,41);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Small engine repair (lawnmowers & weed eaters)</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(29,33,41);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Knife sharpening</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(29,33,41);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Electrical testing & repair</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(29,33,41);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">3D printing as needed for small replacement parts</span></p></li></ul><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(29,33,41);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">If you would like to participate please email Noelle at </span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(17,85,204);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><a href="mailto:noelle@homeresource.org">noelle@homeresource.org</a></span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(29,33,41);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">, or go to this link to register: </span><a href="https://bit.ly/fixitcheckin?fbclid=IwAR1GJebFLcYIG34mnxW5unUUezPK11MyIsBTLk02dnXDix6svEVOmDSGwDA" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(54,88,153);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">http://bit.ly/fixitcheckin</span></a><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(29,33,41);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">.</span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(29,33,41);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> (Walk-ins are welcome, but registering is preferred.)</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(29,33,41);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><b>Here are some tips for a successful Fixit experience:</b></span></p><ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(29,33,41);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Bring the broken item with all parts necessary to recreate the symptoms</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(29,33,41);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Bring any parts and tools you already own that might be helpful </span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(29,33,41);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Come ready to clearly describe what’s wrong and what you’ve tried</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(29,33,41);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Come eager to learn and to share your skills and knowledge with others</span><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">  </span></p></li></ul><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><b>Other important stuff:</b></span></p><ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(29,33,41);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Please understand that we cannot guarantee your item will be repaired; not all coaches are experts.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(29,33,41);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Please bring carry-in items only (no large appliances, large engines, furniture, etc.).</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(29,33,41);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Hooray for our volunteer Fixit Coaches! Without them this event would not be possible. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer Fixit Coach, please email Noelle at <a href="mailto:noelle@homeresource.org">noelle@homeresource.org</a></span></p></li></ul></span><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">-- <br>Jeremy Drake<br>Community Engagement Manager<br>Home ReSource<br>Missoula, MT  59801<br>(406) 541-8301<br><a href="http://www.homeresource.org" target="_blank">homeresource.org</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Home-ReSource-270922574714/" style="font-size:12.8px" target="_blank">facebook</a><span style="font-size:12.8px"> | </span><a href="https://instagram.com/homeresource/" style="font-size:12.8px" target="_blank">instagram</a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>