7th annual “Plainfield Really, Really Free Market' set for Aug. 3

Plainfield United Methodist Church’s (PUMC) Green Team Small Group will host its 7th annual “Plainfield Really, Really Free Market” from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 3 at Plainfield United Methodist Church.

Seven years ago, the PUMC Green Team was formed with the vision of introducing programs and education to encourage the PUMC congregation members to be engaged in recycling, composting, water conservation, and other environmental initiatives.

They partnered with friends from Will County Green, Sharefest New Lenox, Faith in Place, and Conservation Plainfield to further these plans. As a result, the idea of hosting a “Really Really Free Market” in Plainfield was born.

Since beginning this annual community event in 2013, the PUMC Green Team has introduced the concept and mission of the “Free Market” to over a thousand neighbors throughout Will and surrounding (DuPage, Cook, Kane, Grundy and Kendall) counties.

The general concept of any “really really free market” is simple: you bring or donate things you do not need or want any longer and take whatever you do need.

To donate “stuff” that can become someone’s treasure, bring items to: The Village of Plainfield, 24401 W. Lockport St, Plainfield. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday; the PUMC Church, 15114 S. Illinois St., Plainfield. Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

For more information, visit facebook.com/plainfieldfreemarket.