What do you do with a broken toaster? Or a sweater with moth holes? Volunteer repair experts at the Wallkill River School of Art will be available to make all possible repairs free of charge (Parts or materials for repairs will have a small fee). People visiting the Repair Cafe can bring their broken items such as toasters, cell phones, laptops, hair driers, clothing, toys, knitted sweaters, bicycles and such which can be repaired and adjusted by the school's volunteer experts. There will also be a person who can sharpen scissors and knives (with a limit of 2 items per person) and Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardener on site to answer questions about plant diseases and have info on lyme disease. "A Repair Cafe is also a way for neighbors to meet in a different way and discover practical skills that benefit the individual and brings the community together in a unique way," says Jeanie Beers, organizer of Montgomery's Repair Cafe. The Repair Cafe Foundation concept began in the Netherlands in 2009 and founded by Martine Postma, an Amsterdam journalist. In 2010 she started the Repair Cafe Foundation (RepairCafe.org) providing support for people around the world who wish to start a Repair Cafe in thier neighborhood. In celebration of Montgomery's first Repair Cafe, the school has also invited some local artisans to join with their hand crafted items. Items offered include handmade bags and purses, knitted items, pottery, jewelry, and local honey.