Really Really Free Market Campbell Park: September 2012

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Volunteer with Us

We are often asked, "Who are you?" We're simply people interested in waste reduction, reuse, connecting people, and sharing. We're not employed by the City, the Park, or anyone. The Really Really Free Market happens every month because a few people volunteer their time and enthusiasm.

If you'd like to work with us, feel free to e-mail us at rrfmarket@gmail.com. Some areas we regularly need help in are:

Letting others know about market
Setting up market (tables, shelves, signs, etc.)
Being at the market to orient people and keep materials organized
Folding and putting away tables, chairs, signs, etc. when the market is over
Packing up end-of day leftovers for donation sites
Delivering end-of-day leftovers to donation sites

We have regular meetings during the month that you're welcome to attend. Email us for the times and locations.

Another way to support the RRFM is to tell all the people you know and meet. You can put a flyer in your office, by your window, or at your favourite restaurant, cafe, or laundro-mat. The posters on this blog are printable and e-mailable. You're also welcome to make your own!

We hope to see you at the next RRFM or at our meetings.

Sunday, September 2, 2012

Thank you, Campbell Park staff, neighbourhood supporters, volunteers, and participants for making a great third market day of 2012.

See you at our next Really Really Free Market, October 6th, 2012, from 10 am to 6 pm @ Campbell Avenue Park—Toronto.

Saturday September 1st, 2012 Pictures

We would love to hear from you...
-Join us on our Facebook page
-Follow us on Twitter @RRFMtoronto
-Leave a comment on the RRFMarket's Forum
-Send us an email at rrfmarket@gmail.com for a monthly newsletter

Someone asked about what happens to market left-overs. You don't have to take your things back; we will donate items to appropriate organizations. We have chosen organizations that won't sell or profit from these items, thereby continuing the spirit of generosity, reuse, and sharing. These are the places we've chosen:

Sistering: clothes, craft supplies, office supplies, unopened/unused toiletries

Free Geek: electronics

Wallace Emerson Community Centre: books and media

ARTSJUNKTION: the really random items

The Redwood: unopened/unused toiletries, new/gently used linens, new/gently used cutlery

*If you know of a place that will accept items and use them for non-proprietary purposes, feel free to post suggestions in our 'comments' section or e-mail us.

DOs & DON'Ts

DO bring things that work, are not missing parts, are not broken or torn, and are clean. SEE LIST below.DON'T bring items that you would not accept.
DO bring items that can be carried home. DON'T bring furniture and other items too large to carry. Please write to us if not sure about the item.
DO read our FAQ before coming to the market. DON'T expect the market to be like a swap market or trader's market.
DO bring children's toys and clothes. DON'T bring children's car seats.
DO bring clothes that you would wear if they were your style or size. DON'T bring clothes that need repair or should be turned into cleaning rags.
DO bring items in boxes, reusable bags and clear bags. DON'T bring items in black garbage bags.
DO bring houseware, kitchenware, books and CDs, tools, clothes, pet supplies, sports, health and personal care supplies, food, plants, toys, games, electronics, jewellery, arts and crafts supplies, and home-baked goods (don’t forget to list the ingredients!) DON'T bring pillows, bedding, comforters, magazines (except vintage), computer and software manuals, documents,VHS and casette tapes, empty CD cases, sharp objects, ID lanyards, empty spectacle cases, binders, hair ties (unless brand new) food storage containers without lids or vice versa, broken or incomplete appliances, dirty, torn or stained clothes/shoes/handbags, broken/cracked dishware

WHERE IS CAMPBELL AVENUE PARK?

Campbell Avenue Park is on 225 Campbell Avenue, north of Wallace Avenue and south of Antler Street, a 7 min. walk from Landsdowne Station, and a 5 min. walk from Symington bus stop on Dupont Avenue.

Locate Campbell Avenue Park on Google maps.
Or visit here to find more about the park.
PARKING: Last time we checked there was street parking on Campbell Avenue, with a 3-hour limit, which is much more than you will need. However, please check this information for yourself. We are not responsible for parking tickets you might receive if the above information is incorrect.

What is a Really Really Free Market?

A Really Really Free Market is a community-space for sharing – where people bring what they have to give, take what they need. But it's not swapping or trading. It’s kind of like a potluck, but for goods and services--but with an important difference: You don't need to bring anything to take something.

Please check facebook and signs at the market or ask information desk volunteers for quantity limits and visit (time) limits.

Please bring items in boxes, small bags or large clear bags. Use of black garbage bags is discouraged, since we cannot see what is inside the bag when it is handed to us; also we cannot recycle black garbage bags.

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Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Volunteer with Us

Sunday, September 2, 2012

Saturday September 1st, 2012 Pictures