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1. •May’s Selection Event in Mountain View will depart from the normal textile-focus to feature a wide selection of “fine art”, with many beautiful prints, a selection of various sized frames,  and some very nice mat board in subtle colors and finishes.  Appointments won’t be expected, though we’ll limit the occupancy. Come on by from 3-8 on Friday and 3-7  Saturday, May 10 & 11.    For  your future planning, next fabric event dates are June 6-8, 2013. Calendar will be open for scheduling your appointment a week ahead, on May 30)   Countdown to open for “fine art” event                                      and for June’s fabric event
   

1. •MakerFaire:  We’ll be at MakerFaire in San Mateo this month, at one of the most exciting events we’ve ever found.  We’re setting up Thursday, May 16, with special activity table that day, then starting at 10am Saturday & Sunday, May 18 & 19.  Come see us!  You can also volunteer here.
   

2. •Volunteering:  We are an all-volunteer organization, including founders, and have been blessed with some exceptional ardent folks who have fun helping our attendees have a rewarding time, as well as gathering and sorting our treasures.  There are also needs behind the scenes with everything from finance to volunteer development to social media and technology, if you have skills you can offer or wish to develop.  Once you’ve experienced FabMo for yourself, we’d love to welcome you into this very special community, as well.  Because we are all-volunteer, we do not publish nor keep regular hours of  operation at our warehouse.  We are open on a limited schedules and by pre-arrangement.  Don’t just “drop by” expecting to find us open.

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1. FabMo also conducts workshops and other educational events to foster the creative process and pass along skills that are useful for creative reuse.   We are seeking a special person to further advance this vital program.  What a great opportunity to promote your vision in this important area!    Click for workshops information, or for more on the leadership position. 
   

2. FabMo location:  2423 Old Middlefield Way, Mountain View, 94043, in same building and immediately behind Bajis’ Down the Street Cafe.  Suite C for Selection Events, and Suite F for workshops.  Map here.
   

3. Note that our fabrics can’t be sold as they are, but projects made from them are frequently sold as part of fundraising for non-profits or to support individual initiatives. There is no direct charge for most items; though we strongly encourage donations to keep our effort going. We put great emphasis on replenishing stock regularly throughout the event, so those coming toward the end are still seeing fresh materials.

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 27-0658796.  All donations are tax-deductible

1. •FabMo diverts beautiful designer materials (more than 50 tons in 2012) from their otherwise destination, the landfill, and makes them available for creative reuse by  anyone interested -

1. We collect a weekly truckload and hold a “Selection Event” monthly.  FabMo’s impact is local to the San Francisco Bay Area, though we’ve had visitors from hundreds of miles away and inquiries from all across the US and Canada.  See

1. Sustainability of our effort comes from the creative reuse of our materials.    Repurposing these treasures is the only way to keep what we do from just being an expensive storage task.  We celebrate those who create and the projects they make with our Annual FabMo Textile Art Boutique in October of each year.  (Fifth Annual Textile Art Boutique is October 27, 2013, at Quadrus Conference Center.  Mark your calendars! )
   

2. This video captures last year’s event very nicely.