[Iyf-ct] January RRFM

[Andreas Spath]

Hey folks

Have been speaking to Gizelle from evolver. She hasn't been able to secure a suitable venue that has both nice indoor and outdoor spaces, so we've decided to have the January RRFM back at the original venue, but she will be trying to organise a tent. The date is the last Sun in Jan - the 31st. They are planning some discussion/interaction/workshop stuff around the theme of the gift economy, which will happen in the tent. They've also invited us to contribute and participate, of course. She would like one (or more) of us to give an informal talk about the RRFM - why we're doing it, what the motivation is etc. Any volunteers for that?

I'll create a Facebook event for this tomorrow and we can start to spread the word.

Below is the email Gizelle sent out to the evolver crowd.

Cheers,
Andreas


Hi everyone, 
The new year is here, and we're 
planning our first Spore meeting for 2010. The theme is "Give It Up" - 
gift economies and the culture of giving. See Reality Sandwich (http://www.realitysandwich.com/evolver_spores_give_it_up) 
for more info. 
This 
month, we are collaborating with The Really Really Free Market (see their 
Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=163068200145) to 
bring you an afternoon event - Sunday 31 January, 1pm - 4pm at Zandvlei 
in Muizenberg.
The 
afternoon will include:
In the Market Space - 

the Really Really Free Market - "Bring useful items 
  that you no longer need or want to share freely with other members of your 
  community. Browse through the things others have brought and leave with what 
  your family needs, regardless of whether you brought something or not." 
  Opportunities for you to share YOUR gift - if you are 
  an artist/performer/therapist or just have a 
  passion/service/expertise you love to share, come prepared to 
  "show-and-tell" Activities for kids of all ages - live 
  music (to be confirmed)Picnic area - bring kids / friends / extra food & 
  drink to share
In the Gathering Space - 


  A 
  mini-workshop, with clay modelling and meditation to explore the theme of 
  giving
  A 
  discussion on Gift Economies (with guest 
  speakers)Opportunities for you 
  to share YOUR gift - if you are an artist/performer/therapist or just have a 
  passion/service/expertise you love to share, come prepared to 
  "show-and-tell" 
What to expect 
- 
A relaxed, fun-filled 
  afternoon - take part in whatever way suits you, arrive & leave at times 
  that work for youA chance to give and 
  receive in new ways: come prepared to offer something - ANYTHING - and to go 
  home with a gift you've receivedAn opportunity to 
  share your uniqueness with a willing audience
I'd 
like help with -
Activities - please let me know if you are willing to 
  entertain kids, play music, give massages, read poetry, WHATEVER! and you'd 
  like more information or help setting up...Creating the space - 
  I'd love to borrow a stretch tent for the gathering space, if you can help, 
  get in touch please :-)
For more information, or 
if you'd like to chat about what you have to offer, please don't hesitate to 
contact me! 
 
Look forward to seeing 
you all there, 
Love, 

Gizelle
 
Evolver Spores: 
co-creating "the more beautiful world our hearts tell us is 
possible"



      
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