So my local library's makerspace offered a free event where they brought in a bunch of old tower computers, printers, game consoles, etc., - laid out a bunch of iFixit toolkits - and let everyone (kids and adults alike) take everything apart!!!
One kid was hesitant because they didn't want to break anything and the library staff were like, none of it works. We're recycling and throwing everything out afterwards! Go hog wild, you won't get in trouble! You're meant to break it and take it apart!
The kid was absolutely enthusiastic and went to town!
I got to be a kid again and go into detail about all the computer parts and what each of the hardware did. It was awesome watching my children and other kids and adults interact, share tools, show off what they found.
I spoke with the organizer afterwards and asked if this was a regular thing and he said that he didn't have enough old equipment to make it regular. I laughed and said all of my friends have CLOSETS FULL OF THIS STUFF and the idea of giving it to a bunch of kids and adults to play with would bring joy and meaning to their life, lol!
I gave him the time to meet up with @fxbghackers and told him to make a community announcement about needing old electronics for donation to take apart and he'd get truck loads.
Just another way community helps each other out. This is post scarcity education.
#solarPunk #mutualAid #community #library #makerSpace
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First Month’s Rent
The First Month's rent must be paid prior to obtaining the keys. This can be paid also at the time of lease signing] if you wish. This payment may be in the form of a certified bank draft, certified bank cheque, Canada Post Money Order, Ministry of Social Development cheque or a postdated personal cheque. Please make payment to Redacted.
This payment cannot be combined with the deposit cheque. It must be a separate cheque from your deposit cheque. If you have any question regarding how the deposit amount was calculated, please call our office at Redacted or email redacted.
Economic Rent on this unit as stated on Section 3 of the RTA is: $846.00 (Deposits are based on % month rent of Market Rent) Payment #1: Due at time of lease signing Suite Damage Deposit $423.00 Pet Damage Deposit n/a Payment #2: Due prior to obtaining keys First Month Rent $445.00")
