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Maybe we could reproduce these in our own towns, cities, and communities (Acts 2:42-47; 4:32-35)? "There were no needy persons among them...."
The Really Really Free Market!
Pasadena's first Really Really Free Market (RRFM) will take place this Saturday, June 30, in the parking lot of Bresee Nazarene Church at 1480
E. Washington Blvd in Pasadena. It will take place from 9 am to 1 pm.
The RRFM is like a rummage sale, except that everything is free. There is no bartering, trading, buying or selling, and no corporate
sponsorship. All items at the RRFM are offered freely. The RRFM is also a grass roots festival. It is the spontaneous creation of those who
show up.
How to participate in the RRFM:
First, show up. If you find something you need or want, take it.
Second, if you have something you don't need or want, bring it. There will be plenty of space for you to set out your items.
Third, if you have a talent or skill you are passionate about, bring it. There will be a guitar circle at the first RRFM and likely at all
or most subsequent RRFMs. If you cut hair and would like to offer this service free of charge, bring your tools. If you love to play chess,
bring your board—we can provide the table. If you want to do an interpretive dance, bring your leotard.
Fourth, leave business cards at home. This event will be completely non-commercial, a drastic change from life as usual, which is increasingly dominated by corporate ads.
Fifth, tell your friends, especially if they are in need. All are welcome. Nothing will be reserved for those with "discretionary income."
And remember, the RRFM will be what we make of it together. If you have an idea, bring it or contact the temporary project "leader" John L. at
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This will be the first of (hopefully) many RRFMs to be held this summer and fall, at both this location and at other locations.
To read about other RRFMs taking place in San Francisco, NYC and Carborro, NC, see the following websites:
www.carrboro.com/reallyreallyfreemarket/ <http://www.carrboro.com/reallyreallyfreemarket/>
www.sf-rrfm.org/about.html <http://www.sf-rrfm.org/about.html>
Because there's enough for everyone
Because sharing is more fulfilling than owning
Because corporations would rather have the landfills overflow than have anyone get anything for free
Because scarcity is a myth constructed to keep us at the mercy of the economy
Because a sunny day outside is better than anything money could buy
Because "free trade" is a contradiction in terms
Because no one should have to do without food, shelter, entertainment or community
Because life should be a picnic, but it only will be if we make it happen
BECAUSE THERE IS SUCH A THING AS A FREE LUNCH!
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