Solana Beach residents can get broken bikes, gadgets and clothes fixed for free at Fletcher Cove Community Center on Saturday, Nov. 14, as part of the city's annual World Kindness Day celebration.

The City of Solana Beach and the San Diego Fixit Clinic are co-hosting the event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 133 Pacific Ave. Volunteer coaches will walk participants through hands-on repairs of road and mountain bikes, small appliances, lighting, gadgets and clothing.

Each participant may bring one item. An average repair takes 15 to 20 minutes, according to the clinic's registration page. The clinic is not a drop-off service; coaches guide residents through the fix so they learn the skill themselves.

Online registration closes at 10 a.m. Nov. 12. Pre-registered guests get priority, with repairs matched to the right volunteer coach.

Walk-ins are welcome but will be served after registered participants. The city's event page says walk-ins should arrive by 1 p.m., while the clinic's registration page lists a 1:30 p.m. cutoff. Free parking is available at the community center.

Clothing swap on the lawn

Outside on the Fletcher Cove lawn, the city is hosting a community clothing swap alongside the repair clinic. Residents may bring up to 15 new or gently used items, including tops, pants, sweaters, jackets, belts and bags. Dirty or torn clothing, underwear, swimwear, socks, shoes and hats are not accepted.

The city said the swap is aimed at encouraging sustainable fashion and keeping clothing out of the landfill, according to its event page.

Donors get first access from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and may take items regardless of how many pieces they brought. After 1 p.m., the swap opens to the general public, and anyone can take items without having donated.

Residents who want to drop off clothing early can bring items to Solana Beach City Hall between Nov. 2 and Nov. 13 during work hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. City Hall will be closed Nov. 11 for Veterans Day.

A sustainability staff member will collect items and issue a ticket for the event day. Residents can also bring items directly to Fletcher Cove on Nov. 14.

Torn or broken clothing should skip the swap table and head inside to the Fixit Clinic instead. Leftover swap clothing will be donated to local organizations, and unusable items will be recycled.

The city asks residents interested in the clothing swap to fill out an RSVP form on its website. For more Solana Beach community events, visit cityofsolanabeach.ca.gov.