Sustainable Cap Hill

Sustainable Capitol Hill is a network of neighbors, businesses and community groups dedicated to making Capitol Hill a sustainable community.

[EcoConsumer @ecoconsumer]

Upcoming area repair events! Renton Library, Wed. Aug. 2, 3-6pm https://t.co/d21BIEQx1D Bothell City Hall, Sat. Aug. 12, 10am-2pm https://t.co/fAhmMEIG14 South King Tool Library, Federal Way, Sat. Aug. 26, 10am-2pm https://t.co/ENqwhDWZev

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This month's mending circle starts today at 4pm! Join us at the Tool Library to repair your clothing and other textiles with the tools you need and a little community boost. 🪡

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Do you love what the Tool Library's all about and have the skills to sew?🧵If so, what are you waiting for—sign up to support as a mending circle volunteer by emailing [email protected]!

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Mark your calendar: On Sunday, April 16 from 11am-3pm at @CalAndersonPark the Capitol Hill EcoDistrict and @SeattleAudubon will celebrate #EarthDay early with a native plant sale! 🌱

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Join us next Tuesday (Feb. 7) at 6:30pm for card making at the Tool Library! 💌 More details here: https://t.co/MDbVHgwE4c

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Thanks @SEAStreetFixers for your efforts to keep sidewalks and bike lanes clear! We love to see our tools in action 🛠️ https://t.co/Wkde3VZNwG

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Are you joining us at the Tool Library to sew hats for @CommunityLunch this Sunday? Be sure to bring along sewing machine if you have one! #CapitolHill #Volunteering https://t.co/KP3d195nGm

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Do you love old-fashioned snail mail and sharing thoughtful notes?💌

Come by the Tool Library Tuesday, Feb. 7 from 6:30-8:30pm to make Valentine’s Day cards! #CapitolHill https://t.co/MDbVHgw6eE

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Set aside your holey socks and clothes a size too big! Our Mending and Repair Circle on Sunday, Jan. 15 from 4-6pm is the perfect time to give attention to your garments that need darning, hemming, or replaced buttons! #CapitolHill https://t.co/ow5cbk11Ki

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2022 by the numbers: 3,863 items checked out and 536 new members of the Tool Library🔧
What will 2023 bring?!

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Let’s carve pumpkins together!🎃Bring your own pumpkin, and we’ve got the tools & space to carve it up. Join us this Sunday Oct. 23rd from 4-6pm at the Tool Library (1552 Crawford Place) - all are welcome. #CapitolHill #EVENT #community

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Back-to-back events this weekend at the tool library! Come by for a bike maintenance workshop Saturday at noon, and/or check out our mending & repair circle on Sunday at 2pm. Everyone is welcome - no experience required. #bike #sewing #workshop

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Come hang out and enjoy summer at our Seattle “Night Out” party on Tuesday, Aug. 2nd! Join us between 6-9pm for food, games, and live music by Shpilkis (music from 7:30pm) https://t.co/RUkpjSqCH1

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We're also seeking donations of thread, fabric or other sewing materials to support the group! If you're decluttering your sewing kit or have extra supplies to share, please bring them to the tool library anytime we're open.

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Interested in sewing? Sun. July 17 @ 2-4pm is our first-ever sewing circle at the tool library! Join us to get and share sewing/project advice and build skills with our rentable sewing machine or hand sewing. All folks and experience levels are welcome. #sewing #CapitolHill

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Curious about the #toollibrary? Want to check out our community shop space? Join our shop safety workshop tomorrow, Sunday July 10 from 2-4, for an introduction to the basics of safe cutting, drilling, sanding & shop work. No experience required - all are welcome to drop in!

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Swing by the #capitolhilltoollibrary next Sunday, July 10 between 2-4 to learn the basics of safe cutting, drilling and sanding wood, plus best practices for working in our community shop. All are welcome - no experience needed! https://t.co/YVBlgsX4Gv

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Don't miss our @Scrapdoc film screening and in-person fixer event this Sunday, June 5 from 1-4pm. All are welcome to join at the tool library (plus, we'll have snacks)! We have over 3,000 tons to borrow and a maker space with a full shop. #scrapdocumentary #fixers #repair

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Come by the tool library Sunday, June 5 from 1-4pm for an in-person fixer event and film screening of @Scrapdoc. There will be snacks and popcorn (from our own library popcorn maker!) All are welcome to drop in. #scrapdocumentary #fixers #repair

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Bring your bike to the tool library this Sat. Apr. 30 between 12-2pm to learn & share about tools for bike maintenance. We’ll show you some basic techniques: how to fix a flat tire, adjust your brakes, lube or replace a chain, true a wheel, and more! https://t.co/fSEPqrgzQG