May 1st: Really Really Free Market

If you need some stuff for your new place, or your want to get rid of some stuff... this would be the place to go!!!

The Mayday REALLY REALLY Free Market is being held in Victoria Park (between the statue and the tank?) from 11:30 - 5:00 on May 1st.

According to their Facebook Group: "Skills are absolutely welcome, like music, flame juggling, massages, yoga classes, or something we just havent heard of yet.The options are limitless."

and... "There will be Free food, Free stuff, and most of all alot of fun to be had and the whole community is invited! So bring your friends and energy to take part in a day that doesn't need money, only community and positive energy."

What have you got to lose? (nothing! haha)

July 8 - 11: London Sunfest 2010

If that picture to the left doesn't make you want to check out this highlight-of-the-summer in downtown London, Ontario-- I don't know what will! Maybe...

- hundreds of food vendors selling everything from funnel cakes to Roti, Paella, and wontons

- thousands of handmade, 100% original pieces of arts, crafts, preserves, and representing some of London and area's most talented and unique craftsmen

- over 35 national and international music and dance headliners from around the world

This is London, Ontario's annual TD Canada Trust Sunfest!! This year it is happening July 8th to 11th right downtown in Victoria Park. Entrance is absolutely FREE (food and crafts cost money, obviously), but the music/dance performances happen on the big outdoor stage, and they are all free (and AMAZING!!)

This is the highlight of every summer in London, and surely not a festival to miss!! Check out the website for more details and updates here: http://www.sunfest.on.ca/

April 13 - 18 -- FREE COFFEE @ McDonald's

In response (I can only assume) to Starbuck's April 15th free coffee day, McDonald's is offering FREE COFFEE EVERY DAY, and what I have heard, any size (unlike their normal free coffee giveaways that are only small coffees)!!

Their extra large is approximately a LITRE of coffee, so if you're taking advantage of Weldon's new 24-hour study space possibilities, show your UWO student card and you'll get a whole load of caffeine to last you the night...

* For those who don't know -- the closest Mcdonald's to campus is at Oxford and Wharncliffe (just a 2 minute #2 busride away!)

April 15 -- FREE COFFEE @ Starbucks

Do you live near a starbucks? Though they don't offer this promotion at the now 24-hour Quotes cafe in Weldon library, you can pick up a coffee on your way there from the Richmond or Wharncliffe Starbucks stores. You just need a travel mug!! (and they have some really cute ones there for sale if you're looking to invest!)

Save the planet! (one coffee at a time)

April 11 (tomorrow!) -- Downtown Street Festival - Car Free Sunday!!

Car Free Sunday - Downtown Street Festival !!

Sunday, April 11 is London's first Car Free Sunday!

We're closing Dundas Street from Ridout to Wellington Street and hosting a street festival of free, car-free fun! See the latest cool new cycling gear and EBikes, watch yoga demonstrations and take in all of the other activities.

Car Free Sunday starts at 12:00 noon, with the Opening Ceremony at 1 p.m. on the Main Stage. The fun continues all afternoon until 4 p.m. See you there!

For a full listing of activities, see their website here: http://london.ca/d.aspx?s=/Transportation/car_free_sunday.htm

Take a break from studying!! Check it out!

April 14 -- Sell your textbooks!

The Book Store is starting their 2nd semester textbook buy-back on April 14th!! This is a great way to lighten your load and also make some extra cash right before the summer... They usually take over 50% of the value for themselves, which is quite a bit, but the benefit is that you get your money right away--no waiting around hoping your book will sell, etc. It's the best no-hassle way to sell your books fast.

... that said, the other option is to sell it back to the used book store, and then wait for your cheque, which is usually considerably more money, but you might have to wait a while (andthey keep some of the selling profits as well).

If you want to get the most value, and you don't mind waiting around a bit or putting a little extra effort in... check out amazon.ca Marketplace (you set whatever cost you want and get reimbursed for shipping -- you'll make WAY more than selling it on campus through our stores). OR, try listing it on Kijiji.ca > London, Ontario and selling it to a local, OR, post it on Facebook's marketplace, or even posting some posters around campus if you have some really pricey books you want to get rid of!

Good luck to everyone!! (and if you need any MIT textbooks --> Get in touch!! haha)