[ShareTompkins] Sat 12/18: Share Tompkins Holiday Swap and Crafting Jamboree at Southside Community Center

[Shira Golding]

Hope to see you this Saturday!

Share Tompkins Holiday Swap and Crafting Jamboree
Barter for gifts and make your own!

Saturday, December 18, Noon-3pm
Southside Community Center
305 S. Plain St, Ithaca, NY

RSVP on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=128459577215292

Check off everyone on your list by swapping and making your own gifts  
this holiday season! Hosted and co-sponsored by the Southside  
Community Center.

Participants are invited to bring crafts of all kinds, food products  
such as baked goods and preserves, body care items like tinctures and  
soaps, and used-but-in-good-condition housewares, electronics and  
books. Services providers such as massage therapists, music teachers  
and others are also welcome to attend and offer gift certificates in  
exchange for other services and goodies. As always, there will be a  
free area for people who want to give stuff away.

Crafting stations using salvaged and recycled materials will be run  
with the help of Ithaca Freeskool. Paper Crafts with Lily Gershon,  
Puppet-Making with Maija Cantori and more. There will also be a  
general crafting table including beads and other supplies.  
Participants are invited to bring surplus art materials for all to use  
at this station.

All are welcome to this FREE event.

What to bring:
- Materials for craft-making: decorative paper, markers, fabric,etc.
- Food: teas, baked goods, jams, chocolate, etc.
- Body Care: tinctures, soaps, creams, etc.
- Handmade Crafts: ceramics, candles, art, etc.
- Stuff: electronics, housewares, books, etc.
- Services: yard work, yoga, music lessons, etc.
- Bags, boxes and carts to take stuff home in

Guidelines:
- Our goal is sustainability - please bring stuff that is locally- 
grown or made from local materials if possible, but anything is welcome!
- Be prepared to take back home with you whatever you don't end up  
bartering or giving away. Left-over items will be donated appropriately.
- Please bring stuff that is in good condition or can be easily- 
repaired - no junk!

Share Tompkins website:
http://sharetompkins.wordpress.com

Southside Community Center website:
http://sscc-ithaca.org

Ithaca Freeskool website:
http://ithacafreeskool.wordpress.com

Please spread the word even if you can't come!

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