You can find….what? at the Free Market??
People often ask us what they can donate. That list would go on forever! We do not take clothing, books or furniture (except on the dock), due to space limitations. But you[…]
Tag: Recycle
Pallet Workshop a Success
An evening workshop to make herb gardens from repurposed pallets (thank you Food Independence) was held on Wednesday May 31 at Church of the Good Shepherd. Enthusiastic church members and[…]
FREE MARKET WILL HOLD HUGE FABRIC GIVEAWAY!
Several large bags of high-quality double-knit and jersey fabric were recently donated to the Free Market. Apparently they were left over when the knitting mill in Elk Creek made clothing[…]
Permaculture events in May and June
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are postponing the Pallet Herb Garden Workshop. A new date has not been set. Saturday, May 20th, 9:30-1pm we will have our monthly workday at[…]
The Free Market is a Philosophy
REDUCE-REUSE-RECYCLE! We all know the mantra. And the Free Market is a perfect example of re-using: Picking up something that still works but someone no longer needed, or turning scraps[…]
Oh, The Treasures You’ll Make!
We love seeing what people do with their Free Market ‘finds.’ It’s the best place to “shop” if you are creative. Since our inventory is constantly changing, it’s a good[…]
Free Market Special Collections
December was a busy time for the Free Market, as we had built up a huge inventory of Christmas decorations during the pandemic. But almost all of them went to[…]
Route 21 Yard Sale is a Boon (?) for Free Market
Every year, our area celebrates a tourism event, Take a Break From the Interstate, that sends people down Route 21, the original Lakes to Florida highway. Yard sales line the[…]