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		<title>Malta Repair Cafe</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Candice Bergmann]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Fix It, Don’t Trash It! Join our Malta Repair Café on Sunday, October 24, 2026. Bring your wobbly chairs, favorite lamps, torn clothing—even that beloved stuffed animal—and let’s fix them together!  On October 24, the Innovation Center at Saratoga invites our community to a FREE Repair Café. Volunteer repair coaches will help you mend everything</p>
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<div class="x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s">Bring your wobbly chairs, favorite lamps, torn clothing—even that beloved stuffed animal—and let’s fix them together! <span class="html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od"><img decoding="async" class="xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t58/2/16/1f6e0.png" alt="&#x1f6e0;" width="16" height="16" /></span><span class="html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od"><img decoding="async" class="xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t75/2/16/2728.png" alt="&#x2728;" width="16" height="16" /></span> On October 24, the Innovation Center at Saratoga invites our community to a FREE Repair Café. Volunteer repair coaches will help you mend everything from electronics and jewelry to textiles and small appliances—no reservation needed!</div>
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<div class="x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s">Why come?<br class="html-br" />Reduce waste and give your items a second life <span class="html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od"><img decoding="async" class="xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t79/2/16/267b.png" alt="&#x267b;" width="16" height="16" /></span><br class="html-br" />Learn repair skills from local experts <span class="html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od"><img decoding="async" class="xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t58/2/16/1f6e0.png" alt="&#x1f6e0;" width="16" height="16" /></span><br class="html-br" />Connect with fellow DIY-enthusiasts and creatives in the community <span class="html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od"><img decoding="async" class="xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t3/2/16/1f91d.png" alt="&#x1f91d;" width="16" height="16" /><br />
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<div class="x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s">Save the Date:<br class="html-br" /><span class="html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od"><img decoding="async" class="xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tfb/2/16/1f5d3.png" alt="&#x1f5d3;" width="16" height="16" /></span> Sunday, October 24, 2026<br class="html-br" /><span class="html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od"><img decoding="async" class="xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tb5/2/16/23f0.png" alt="&#x23f0;" width="16" height="16" /></span> Time: 1 pm – 4 pm<br class="html-br" /><span class="html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od"><img decoding="async" class="xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tcc/2/16/1f4cd.png" alt="&#x1f4cd;" width="16" height="16" /></span> Location: Innovation Center at Saratoga, Malta, NY</div>
<p>The post <a href="https://sustainablesaratoga.org/event/malta-repair-cafe-2/">Malta Repair Cafe</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sustainablesaratoga.org">Sustainable Saratoga</a>.</p>
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		<title>Paint Collection Day</title>
		<link>https://sustainablesaratoga.org/event/paint-collection-day-4/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Candice Bergmann]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Paint Collection Day, Saturday October 17, 9:00am to 1:00pmLocation: Saratoga Springs High SchoolThis is a free community event, donations are greatly appreciated.https://sustainablesaratoga.org/…/paint-collection-day/ GREENSHEEN WILL COLLECT AND RECYCLE:Interior and exterior architectural paints: Latex, acrylic, water-based, alkyd, oil-based, enamelDeck coatings, floor paints (including elastomeric)Primers sealers, undercoatersStainsShellacs, sealers, varnishes, urethanes (single component)Waterproofing concrete/masonry/wood sealers and repellants (not tar</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs">Paint Collection Day, Saturday October 17, 9:00am to 1:00pm<br class="html-br" />Location: Saratoga Springs High School<br class="html-br" />This is a free community event, donations are greatly appreciated.<br class="html-br" /><a href="https://sustainablesaratoga.org/projects/zero-waste/paint-collection-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://sustainablesaratoga.org/…/paint-collection-day/</a></div>
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<div class="xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs">GREENSHEEN WILL COLLECT AND RECYCLE:<br class="html-br" />Interior and exterior architectural paints: Latex, acrylic, water-based, alkyd, oil-based, enamel<br class="html-br" />Deck coatings, floor paints (including elastomeric)<br class="html-br" />Primers sealers, undercoaters<br class="html-br" />Stains<br class="html-br" />Shellacs, sealers, varnishes, urethanes (single component)<br class="html-br" />Waterproofing concrete/masonry/wood sealers and repellants (not tar or bitumen-based)<br class="html-br" />Metal coatings, rust preventatives<br class="html-br" />Field and lawn paints<br class="html-br" />No empty containers. Containers must be intact and not leaking and must have original manufacturer label.</div>
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