Wrangell Sentinel -

Ever wanted to learn how to hem a pair of jeans? Fix a bike? Patch a tire? Drain the fluids from an old car so that it’s ready for disposal? The Wrangell Cooperative Association’s upcoming fix-it clinic will help the community learn to maintain and repair household items, promoting sustainability and reducing waste. The event will be held at the covered basketball court on Monday, Aug. 28, from noon to 4 p.m.

Marilyn Mork will be available to share her sewing and mending expertise, particularly hemming and attaching loose buttons. She plans to bring in sewing supplies and pairs of jean...