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Thursday, November 8, 2018
Kids' Weekend Guide: November 9th - 11th
New Hyattsville Library Groundbreaking November 19th!
Quick update to this post about the Hyattsville Library here, where I shared news about its forthcoming groundbreaking as happening this November: PGCMLS just shared with me that November 19th is the date for the groundbreaking ceremony!
The groundbreaking ceremony will be at 11:30am at 6530 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville and will be attended by County Executive Rushern L. Baker III, Council Member Deni Taveras, & the Board of Library Trustees of the Prince George's County Library System, among others (like you?!?). If you plan to attend, RSVP to nestor.diaz@pgcmls.info.
Many of you have reached out to me to learn the precise date, so glad to be able to satiate your thirst for knowledge! 😊
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| 📸 source: Grimm and Parker |
Many of you have reached out to me to learn the precise date, so glad to be able to satiate your thirst for knowledge! 😊
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Adults' Weekend Guide: November 8th - 11th
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| Art from Craftowne, A Visual Novel |
Dance, Dance, Party, Party is back in Hyattsville! Opening reception for Craftowne, A Visual Novel is happening in Mount Rainier. A Perfectly Imperfect Ceramics Sale will help you get a head-start on your holiday shopping (I love mugs, btw 😆). Into the Air Literary Music Salon and Mary Amato's book release party at My Dead Aunt's Books. Red Dirt hosts its open studio annndddd, if you take a look under Sunday's listings, you'll notice a new section: The Week Ahead, featuring upcoming weekday events that are sure to interest all of y'all (like upcoming free community ride at College Park's newest spinning studio!) Live long and prosper, folks.
Many thanks to this weekend's sponsor!
Route 1 Corridor Adults' Weekend Guide
THURSDAY
Riverdale Park Farmers Market
One of my fave farmers markets! We love strolling around the Riverdale Park Farmers Market, buying some fresh, local produce, grabbing a bite from one of the vendors and then heading to Town Center Market for a tasty beverage.
When: 3-7pm
Where: 6204 Rhode Island Avenue, Riverdale Park, MD
Cost: No entry fee.
Thursday Night Music Series w/ Alex Martin Trio, Jody Beder Trio with bassist Ethan Foote
Eat some good Mediterranean food and listen to the tunes of great local musicians. Always a fun time and can attest that their falafels, with some special sauce, will make you return for more!
When: 7-9pm
Where: Med Cafe, 3237 Rhode Island Ave, Mt. Rainier
Cost: Free (no cover)
Dance Dance Party Party!
Dance Dance Party Party is a women-only freestyle exercise dance session! Come in your exercise clothes. Burn anywhere from 200-400 calories Dance your heart out to an eclectic mix of music for an hour straight. Make new friends, leave refreshed!
When: 7-8pm
Where: Community Forklift Resource Room, 4671 Tanglewood Dr, Hyattsville
Cost: Free
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FRIDAY
Opening Reception for Craftowne: A Visual Novel
Craftowne is a graphic novel that you can walk through. It tells stories in and around a planned suburban community and the people that live in the community. Please join us for the opening reception! Meet the artist, hear about the inpspiration behind the work, and play Craftowne the Card Game. Light refreshments will be served.
When: 7-9:30pm
Where: Joe's Movement Emporium, Mount Rainier
Cost:
The Sunrise Review Live at the Listening Room
The Sunrise Review uses nature as inspiration for music compositions. Solar-powered recording equipment allows these natural spaces to function as a studio as well, adding a unique production style and project narrative.
When: 8-10pm
Where: Brentwood Arts Exchange, Brentwood
Cost: $15
Choro Das 3
Choro Das Tres is a vibrant and virtuosic all-female instrumental ensemble who play in seamless harmony, carrying on the rich tradition of Brazil's first popular music choro.
When: 8-10pm
Where: MilkBoy ArtHouse, College Park
Cost: $25+
SATURDAY
Vinyasa Yoga
Nurture the harmony of mind and body - work with alignment and awareness, deep stretching and relaxation for a revitalizing experience. (I've taken this class and it's perfect for getting your deep stretching into the workweek!)
When: 9:30-11am
Where: Joe's Movement Emporium, 3309 Bunker Hill Rd, Mt. Rainier
Cost: $13 drop in
Trash to Treasure Green Craft Fair
Explore local crafters and artists who create treasures made from at least 50% recycled, organic, fair trade or sustainably-harvested materials. There will be food vendors, face-painting, a kids craft table and more! When: 10am-4pm
Where: Watkins Nature Center, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro
Cost: Free!
Saturday Social 🚲 Ride
Our regular Saturday morning easy ride to points south in search of food and drink and fun! Some on road riding, but mostly trails, mostly flat, usually 12-16 miles round trip. Bring cash/cc, lock. Helmet required. Children are welcome if they are confident on 2 wheels and can ride 10 miles, or are attached to a parent's bike (trailer or bike seat).When: 11:15am-1:15pm
Where: Proteus Bicycles, College Park
Cost: Free!
Perfectly Imperfect Ceramic Sale
Purchase beautifully unique pottery "firsts & seconds" made by local artists from the Studio A Ceramics Studio at University of Maryland.
When: 11am-3pm
Where: 5602 42nd Ave, Hyattsville
Cost: Prices start at $5 (cash and credit accepted)
Mary Amato Book Release Party
Celebrate local Hyattsville author Mary Amato's two newest books: "Open Mic Night at Westminster Cemetery" and "News from Me, Lucky McGee" fiction for adults/teens and ages 7-10. Light refreshments.
When: 5-7pm
Where: My Dead Aunts Books in Tanglewood Works, Hyattsville
Cost: Free!
Opening Reception: It's not all glitter and rainbows
Meet artist Jordann Wine and indulge in a colorful, vibrant experience of sacred geometry, patterns, color and movement, inviting us to reflect on the infinite.When: 5-8pm
Where: Brentwood Arts Exchange, Brentwood
Cost: Free!
College Park Blues Festival
Bands, vendors, craft beers, dancing.
When: 6-11pm
Where: Ritchie Coliseum, 7615 Baltimore Ave, College Park
Cost: Free!
Raq Out Belly Dance Concert
The theme for this concert "Storytime!" Local teachers and students of belly dance will tell a story using rhythmic motion and styles around the world, from traditional and cabaret to Asian, fusion and tribal.
When: 7:30pm
Where: Old Parish House, College Park
Cost: Free! (Donations welcome)
Hike, History & 🍺 Hops: Check Out Route 1's Day Trip to Historic Ellicott City!
SUNDAY
Spinning Class
Try out a spinning class at Posh Cycling and Fitness - the first official spinning studio in College Park! More about Posh Cycling and Fitness here.
When: 9:30am
Where: Posh Cycling and Fitness, 9925 Rhode Island Ave, College Park
Cost: $20 (Use PROMO CODE "EARLYSINGLE" for $5 off a single class.)
Red Dirt Open Studio, Fall 2018
Jump on this chance to explore one of the coolest studios in our area! Great art, fun folks and good conversation with hot cider and bourbon - and this year, new Red Dirt pint glasses for sale in support of Mount Rainier Elementary's and Thomas Stone Elementary's Arts Integration Programs!
When: 1-5pm
Where: Red Dirt Studio, Mount Rainier
Cost: Free!
Yoga and Wine
Fun, challenging, dope playlist and wine! Bring a friend; make a friend. Must be at least 21. Register online.
When: 1:30-2:45pm
Where: Love Yoga Studio, Hyattsville
Cost: $20
Into the Air Literary Music Salon
Nicole Saphos (DC based indie-jazz singer, songwriter and upright bassist): Nicole carries a serious punch with her vocals and songwriting as well. Amy K Bormet is an in-demand pianist, vocalist and composer. As an advocate for women in music, Amy created the Washington Women in Jazz Festival in 2011 and continues to serve as executive director.
When: 5:15-7:15pm
Where: My Dead Aunt's Books (inside Tanglewood Works), Hyattsville
Cost: $20
The Baxter Theatre Centre's The Fall
The Fall is presented by the Baxter Theatre Centre's University of Cape Town, in collaboration with Studio Theatre and created by the company. As a statue of imperialist Cecil Rhodes was dismantled at the University of Cape Town, eight students wrote The Fall, charting their experiences as activists who brought down a statue and then grappled with what was left standing in its wake: the legacies of race, class, gender, history and power 24 years after the official end of Apartheid.
When: 7-9pm
Where: Joe's Movement Emporium, Mount Rainier
Cost: Free!
Sprinklin' of upcoming weekday events for you to consider:
Monday, November 12th: Free Spinning Class - Free Community Ride at noon at Posh Cycling and Fitness. Register here.
Tuesday, November 13th: Escape to the Caribbean in College Park - Bird talk at 7:30pm at College Park Airport Operations Building, 1909 Corporal Frank Scott Drive, College Park.
Thursday, November 15th: Creatives Meet Up & Art Exhibit Opening at Hyattsville's CampSpace; tickets are $10 and available for purchase here.
Thursday, November 15th: Need to Know - Mentor Matching - As homeowners, at times, we all need help with a project....a bathroom or kitchen remodel, tax credit forms to fill out. Get matched up with an expert who can show you the ropes at Community Forklift.
Always call or check event website before heading out.
Event information is subject to change or weather cancellation.
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Monday, November 5, 2018
10 Great Indoor Kids' Activities Along Route 1 this Election Day
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| Working on their 'A' game at Takoma Park's Chuck E. Cheese. |
PINBALL! (Ages 5+)
Over 29 pinball machines to choose from! Young'n plays pinball while you enjoy some fresh coffee or tea from their Witches Brew Cafe. Or you play pinball, too! See what fun we had at MOM's Organic Market here!
When: 9am-9pm
Where: MOM's College Park
Cost: Up to you! (Bring dollars/quarters (they have a change machine). Most games are 50 cents to play.)
Gametime @ Board & Brew
Board & Brew is a fun place to check out with your 5+year-old crowd. Why? Read my review of the Board & Brew here. With over 500 board games including Operation, Perfection, Hungry Hippos, etc., you'll easily have a good time! Speaking of eating up, they also have a good menu of kid-friendly options. And for my fellow coffee afficionados, they rotate between Vigilante, Mad Cap and Counter Culture coffee - so you'll be sure to get a tasty, quality brew while you're there!
When: Opens at 7 am
Where: 8150 Baltimore Ave, College Park
Cost: (Before 4pm) $2.50 p/ adult for games (so you pay $2.50, your child is free) + the cost of whatever you may order from menu.
Patuxent Research Refuge
Even when there's not a specific program to check out, this place is still a good morning/afternoon's spent exploring the exhibits, taking your pick of any of the activities on the "Family Adventure Cart" including an Adventure Backpack, Scavenger Hunt, Bug Kits, Field Guides, etc. My review of Patuxent Research Refuge here!
When: 9am-4:30pm
Where: 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel
Cost: Free!
Chuck E. Cheese
Discovery Cart Days
Learn about one of the first politicians to use a helicopter as part of his campaign strategy. Create your own egg carton helicopter to take home with you!
Another idea is to explore a new-to-you library! Check out our visits to these great, newly reopened PGCMLS libraries and let your imagination dream up what's to come!
Board & Brew is a fun place to check out with your 5+year-old crowd. Why? Read my review of the Board & Brew here. With over 500 board games including Operation, Perfection, Hungry Hippos, etc., you'll easily have a good time! Speaking of eating up, they also have a good menu of kid-friendly options. And for my fellow coffee afficionados, they rotate between Vigilante, Mad Cap and Counter Culture coffee - so you'll be sure to get a tasty, quality brew while you're there!
When: Opens at 7 am
Where: 8150 Baltimore Ave, College Park
Cost: (Before 4pm) $2.50 p/ adult for games (so you pay $2.50, your child is free) + the cost of whatever you may order from menu.
Even when there's not a specific program to check out, this place is still a good morning/afternoon's spent exploring the exhibits, taking your pick of any of the activities on the "Family Adventure Cart" including an Adventure Backpack, Scavenger Hunt, Bug Kits, Field Guides, etc. My review of Patuxent Research Refuge here!
When: 9am-4:30pm
Where: 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel
Cost: Free!
Mt. Rainier Nature Center
Check out some hands-on exhibits, live animals, educational displays, a play area and more at this fun, free, petite, local site. For a sneak peek, read about our time here! (Tip: Build in some time to check out The Waterhole in Mt. Rainier. Great, local organic juice spot. Kid-friendly, too!)
When: 9am-5pm
Where: Mt. Rainier Nature & Recreation Center, 4701 31st Place, Mt. Rainier
Cost: Free!
Indoor Playground / Smaland at College Park's Ikea
You get to chillax or shop while your young'ns play at Ikea's indoor playground AKA Smaland. Ball pit, tunnels, toys, etc. Children must be potty trained and be 37'' to 54'' tall (so children typically b/w ages of 3-6). Tips: (1) Best to arrive earlier on in the day as day progresses, so do the entrances lines; & (2) Join Ikea Family & kids get extra 30 minutes to play (depending on capacity) & you get free coffee! Yes, it's relatively drinkable! ;)
When: 10:30am - 7pm
Where: 10100 Baltimore Avenue, College Park
Admission: Free!
Check out some hands-on exhibits, live animals, educational displays, a play area and more at this fun, free, petite, local site. For a sneak peek, read about our time here! (Tip: Build in some time to check out The Waterhole in Mt. Rainier. Great, local organic juice spot. Kid-friendly, too!)
When: 9am-5pm
Where: Mt. Rainier Nature & Recreation Center, 4701 31st Place, Mt. Rainier
Cost: Free!
Indoor Playground / Smaland at College Park's Ikea
You get to chillax or shop while your young'ns play at Ikea's indoor playground AKA Smaland. Ball pit, tunnels, toys, etc. Children must be potty trained and be 37'' to 54'' tall (so children typically b/w ages of 3-6). Tips: (1) Best to arrive earlier on in the day as day progresses, so do the entrances lines; & (2) Join Ikea Family & kids get extra 30 minutes to play (depending on capacity) & you get free coffee! Yes, it's relatively drinkable! ;)
When: 10:30am - 7pm
Where: 10100 Baltimore Avenue, College Park
Admission: Free!
Chuck E. Cheese
I know, I know - but Chuck E. Cheese and its range of games is pretty much a home run with my kids and this location is on the cleaner side of things plus I kind of inexplicably love their pizza so - it's on this list! Note - schools in MoCo are also closed on Election Day so I'd plan on hitting this place up earlier than later in the day.
When: 11am-9pm
Where: 1127 University Blvd East, Takoma Park
Cost: $15+
Learn about one of the first politicians to use a helicopter as part of his campaign strategy. Create your own egg carton helicopter to take home with you!
When: 11am-2pm
Where: College Park Aviation Museum, 1985 Corporal Frank Scott Drive, College Park
Cost: $5/adults; $2/children
Open Gym at PG Sports & Learning Complex
This place is really great for 1-12 year olds! HUGE. Two climbing walls. Two foam pits. Tons of equipment for curious ones to explore and blow off some steam. Very clean. Spaces are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Parents are required to be on the floor with the children (Maximum 3 child:1 adult). Check out my review here!
When: 11:30-12:30pm
Where: 8001 Sheriff Road, Landover
Cost: $7 per child.
Rollingcrest Chillum Splash Pool
Let's Go Bowling!
Check out the new-ish bowling alley (in old AMF bowling location). They've also got an arcade section. And the food was better than expected! :)
When: 4pm-8pm
Where: Bowlero, 9021 Baltimore Ave, College Park
Cost: Before 8pm, games are $4/person; shoes are $6/person
Where: College Park Aviation Museum, 1985 Corporal Frank Scott Drive, College Park
Cost: $5/adults; $2/children
This place is really great for 1-12 year olds! HUGE. Two climbing walls. Two foam pits. Tons of equipment for curious ones to explore and blow off some steam. Very clean. Spaces are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Parents are required to be on the floor with the children (Maximum 3 child:1 adult). Check out my review here!
When: 11:30-12:30pm
Where: 8001 Sheriff Road, Landover
Cost: $7 per child.
My kids love this awesome indoor waterpark, right here in PG! Specialized water play area for pre-schoolers with slides and spray features, family pool with water slides and spray features, a vending area and shower /changing facilities with lockers (lockers are available but require you to bring your own lock). While parts of the facility are dated but the kids always have a blast.
When: 4-5:45pm
Where: Rollingcrest Chillum Splash Pool, 6122 Sargent Road, Chillum
Cost: 2 & under are free! Ages 3-17: $5. Adults:$6
When: 4-5:45pm
Where: Rollingcrest Chillum Splash Pool, 6122 Sargent Road, Chillum
Cost: 2 & under are free! Ages 3-17: $5. Adults:$6
Let's Go Bowling!
Check out the new-ish bowling alley (in old AMF bowling location). They've also got an arcade section. And the food was better than expected! :)
When: 4pm-8pm
Where: Bowlero, 9021 Baltimore Ave, College Park
Cost: Before 8pm, games are $4/person; shoes are $6/person
- Explore The Laurel Library's Children's Room (Dinosaurs, Books, Toys & more)!
- New Carrollton Branch Library Reopens After Bright Renovation
Friday, November 2, 2018
Hyattsville Library Groundbreaking this November!
Some good news to share with those interested in the status of the reconstruction of the Hyattsville branch of the Prince George's County Memorial Library System: I just received word that a construction contract has been signed and plans are being made for a groundbreaking ceremony later this month!
According to Michael B. Gannon, Interim Co-Chief Executive Office for Support Services, "A sign should be going up on the site shortly...[T]he architects have estimated a 24-month construction period. It is a longer than usual time because the branch will sit on a one-story parking garage which has to be constructed first."
According to this description from Grimm and Parker, the architectural firm designing the library, the new Hyattsville library will be 40,000 square feet, will have "outdoor reading areas" and "will incorporate the relocated, iconic flying-saucer canopy from the previous facility. It will continue to serve as a local landmark for years to come."
I'm pretty excited about this development! Grimm and Parker is the same architectural firm that designed the Laurel Library - which we LOVE - so to know they've worked on the design plans for the new Hyattsville Library is really good news! In fact, just as the Laurel Library's Children's Room has a theme (Discovery Island), the plans here note that the theme for the Hyattsville Library's Children's Room will be Discovery Village, "complete with a drawbridge, moat, and castle walls, this children’s area brings warmth and excitement to the library stacks. Recognizing the changing role of public libraries, the design’s additional features include a café, community meeting rooms, technology labs, and study rooms."
Good stuff! 👏👏👏
Curious about what's to come? Check out our visits to these great, newly reopened PGCMLS libraries and let your imagination dream up what's to come!
According to Michael B. Gannon, Interim Co-Chief Executive Office for Support Services, "A sign should be going up on the site shortly...[T]he architects have estimated a 24-month construction period. It is a longer than usual time because the branch will sit on a one-story parking garage which has to be constructed first."
According to this description from Grimm and Parker, the architectural firm designing the library, the new Hyattsville library will be 40,000 square feet, will have "outdoor reading areas" and "will incorporate the relocated, iconic flying-saucer canopy from the previous facility. It will continue to serve as a local landmark for years to come."
I'm pretty excited about this development! Grimm and Parker is the same architectural firm that designed the Laurel Library - which we LOVE - so to know they've worked on the design plans for the new Hyattsville Library is really good news! In fact, just as the Laurel Library's Children's Room has a theme (Discovery Island), the plans here note that the theme for the Hyattsville Library's Children's Room will be Discovery Village, "complete with a drawbridge, moat, and castle walls, this children’s area brings warmth and excitement to the library stacks. Recognizing the changing role of public libraries, the design’s additional features include a café, community meeting rooms, technology labs, and study rooms."
Good stuff! 👏👏👏
Curious about what's to come? Check out our visits to these great, newly reopened PGCMLS libraries and let your imagination dream up what's to come!
- Explore The Laurel Library's Children's Room (Dinosaurs, Books, Toys & more)!
- New Carrollton Branch Library Reopens After Bright Renovation
And for a moving tribute to the Hyattsville Library and its saucer, read The temple of my childhood: A flying saucer, by Deb Hosey White.
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