Local LETS organizers held a successful LETS orientation at Bobo's Gallery last Thursday at 8 pm.
LETS is a local network that facilitates indirect trading of goods and services among its members. When a member contributes a good or service, their account is credited. When a member acquires a good or uses someone else's service, their account is debited. Value is determined by members in each transaction. Both printed and web-based directories of wants and offerings are available.
See www.ashevillelets.org for more information.
Everyone is required to attend one orientation. Here is the next one--which is doubling as a seed/plant swap for green thumb people:
Bring your extra seedlings, bulbs, cuttings, or seeds (you're welcome to dig something right out of the ground) and a tasty potluck dish. Don't forget to bring a big box to carry home all the new goodies you pick up! This event requires no money or LETS credits, it is simply a coming together to share resources and have fun. People will also be able to sign up for Asheville LETS at this event.
In addition to improving everyone's economic quality of life, this is a great opportunity to honor and share each other's talents, socialize with like-minded souls, and build community.