Hi there. We are a founding-year (2004) original SFD team - the only one in the world to have run eleven days of SFD events to 2011 
You are very welcome to come join our local SFD event team. Our 2011 event details are here: http://www.infohelp.co.nz/sfd11.html
1. For SFD, we use the South Learning Centre 33-PC ICT lab for a day's liveCD networked session of GNU/Linux or BSD free/open software, for demonstration and tuition. Monthly follow-up meetings are run at the same council library venue: details here.
2. For SFD, we use an extra room for FOSS installed demonstration boxes, video screenings and an installfest / repair help session.
3. For SFD, we generate some local news publicity, if not paid advertising. SFD11 e.g. on scoop.co.nz. Sponsors are invited to contact (+64) 027-406-0077.
For an idea of what FOSS is about, watch http://www.tuxradar.com/content/karen-sandler-freedom-my-heart-desktop
Thank you Software Freedom International ~ have a great SFD, all!
~ Kia ora koutou kaatoa
Rik
SFD Team Christchurch contact: (+064) 027-406-0077
Please let us know if you would like to help out on 17 September, SFD11.
Note SFD front page link
With welcome support from Team Lucid, thanks Henri!