Now at Lord of Life Lutheran Church - November Gift Economy Event - where you buy nothing

Name: Now at Lord of Life Lutheran Church - November Gift Economy Event - where you buy nothing
Start: 2024-11-17T15:00:00-06:00
Location: Lord of Life Lutheran Church - Maple Grove, MN

Schedule

Sun Nov 17 2024 at 03:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Lord of Life Lutheran Church - Maple Grove, MN | Maple Grove, MN

Our new location for November is at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Maple Grove, MN. The full address is: 7401 County Rd 101, Maple Grove, MN 55311
The event will still be held from 3-4 for “shopping” and 2:30-3 for “gifting” setup.
What is this event? This is an outdoor event held in the parking lot with the mission of building community and sharing your abundance with others. You can come to “gift”, “shop”, or both. It’s best to understand it once you’ve experienced it, so come on by. All are welcome.
Important Rules for the Upcoming Event
Parking and Setup:
No pets allowed except service animals.
Follow all parking rules, including handicap spots. Only park in designated parking spots.
"Gifters": Park next to your items; place items on asphalt only (not grass or sidewalk).
Do not set up before 2:30. Wait in the “shoppers” lot if you arrive before volunteers.
Shopping starts at 3pm, setup at 2:30. Shopping ends at 4pm.
No early exits except for emergencies.
Behavior and Safety:
Children must be supervised at all times.
Obey all traffic and parking signs.
Volunteers are here to help.
Everyone can enforce the rules.
In case of emergency, listen for instructions.
Be kind, honest, and respectful.
No selling or taking items to resell.
Clean up after yourself and take all items.
No dumping trash or leaving items on the property.
The event will happen rain or shine, unless a safety risk is imminent. Check the event page for updates day-of.
When in doubt, ask a volunteer or anyone around you.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Why are we moving to Lord of Life? Our events have outgrown Weaver Lake Elementary. Lord of Life is welcoming to all and aligns with our mission. We thank them for their support and opening their property to us.
Are there bathrooms? Yes, in the building. Please be quiet and respectful when inside.
Can I save a spot for a friend? No. Arrive together to park together. Meet up with friends in the “shoppers” lot and drive over together to be parked by volunteers.
Will I get the same spot next month? No, spots are assigned day-of. You will park where volunteers send you to park each month.
Can I arrive before 2:30? You cannot set up before 2:30. If you arrive before 2:30 you need to wait in the “shoppers” lot until volunteers have set up cones and started directing traffic.
Can I drop off items to donate? This event is not a donation drop-off. Anyone giving away items must be attending and take any excess when they leave. You cannot just drop items and leave.
How can I get more information? Message Elizabeth Kibler on Facebook or comment on the event page. If in doubt, just ask.
Remember, this event is about community and sharing. Let's make it a positive experience for everyone.
This event is open to all regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, creed, sexual orientation, age, immigration status, etc. Racism, bigotry, and discrimination will not be tolerated.