Really Really Free Market Campbell Park: April 2016

Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Do you have a car? Would you like to volunteer with our community market for about half hour? If your answer is yes and yes, be a transport volunteer on May 7th!

Despite the large volume of stuff that moves through our market, somehow we always end up with more stuff than we started with! Visitors are allowed to take as much as they wish after 3 pm, but most visitors have already had their fill by then...

Usually leftover stuff is too much for other volunteers to transport to charities in their backpacks and bicycles, although they take as much as they can.

If you have a car or other similar motor vehicle, you could make a huge contribution to our monthly community event: We need transport volunteers to come by between 4:15 to 4:45 (or a bit later if more convenient), and take some of the leftovers (which we will box or bag) either to to a nearby charitable second-hand store that is a five-minute drive away and open on Saturday evenings, or to a charity, event, community space, or any other place of their own choice.

Are you that person?

Please e-mail us at rrfmarket@gmail.com if you are!

Our next market is Saturday, May 7th, and we are looking for end-of-market transport volunteers for that day.

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Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Reflections on April 2nd RRFM

THANK YOU to everyone who supported our first RRFM Campbell Park of the 2016 season! It was a busy day for volunteers and market-goers (so busy, in fact, that we forgot to take photographs of the excitement). We were delighted to see many returning faces and also to meet new members of our community.

Since winter decided to grace us with another week of chilly weather, we operated out of the clubhouse and onto the front patio this month. People were certainly into spring cleaning mode in preparation for the market, as we had the pleasure of experiencing lots and lots of clothes and a variety of objects, from sports gear to vinyl records to kitchen and craft supplies, pass through the event. There seemed to be something for everyone!

We appreciate your continued effort to create and uphold community at the RRFM Campbell Park. It is a place of sharing, courtesy, giving space, and friendship. We look forward to maintaining this spirit at our next market on May 7th. Hope to see you then!

**If you are interested in volunteering (day-of market, organizational, transportation) with the RRFM Campbell Park, please send an email to rrfmarket@gmail.com.**

PS: You may have noticed a camera crew visiting us on Saturday. A few people from Fairchild Television Ltd. stopped by to experience the market and record a view words from some of our organizing volunteers. Be sure to check out their weekly show, "City View" on Fairchild and Talent Vision TV. RRFM love to all! Ya!

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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