Route One Fun

Fun Along the Route 1 Corridor

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Thrift Store Donations? Salvation Army Hyattsville Reopens Saturday, 5/30

Many Route One Fun readers have been asking for information on local goodwill / thrift stores that are currently accepting donations. Up until today, we really didn’t have any word on such aside from a tip about Value Village in Adelphi accepting donations – which later turned out to not be the case (per email from store).

This morning, however, we received word that Salvation Army on Kenilworth Ave in Hyattsville is reopening this Saturday, May 30th, 9am-5pm and is accepting donations (as well as scheduling appointments for furniture donation pickups).

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FREE Kids Tennis Classes with College Park’s JTCC via Zoom!

Check it out! College Park’s JTCC is offering FREE, online Zoom tennis classes for kids ages 3 and up! These 40-minute classes are held via Zoom so kids can participate, learn about tennis and practice their skills all in the comfort of their own home / driveway! Read on for more on this great way to keep the kids active during these times. 🙂

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Maryland Yard Sign Celebrating Life and Praise for Essential Workers

Another great way to show your support for essential workers and give back to our local communities and put some lovely art in your yard = SoHy Co-op’s “Thank You” yard sign! This beautiful collaboration between SoHy Co-op and local artist Clara Cornelius produces a sign that celebrates Maryland flora and thanks for our essential workers all while raising funds for our community via the Hyattsville COVID-19 Pandemic Relief Fund.

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Livestream these FREE Yoga, Strength & Stretch Classes this Weekend!

Feeling like you could use a break from these long days? Why not schedule in some time this weekend for a FREE fitness class you can do in your own living room (or kitchen, as I’ve been doing…)! That’s right: College Park’s Posh Cycling & Fitness is live-streaming three fitness classes and offering them to our Route 1 communities for FREE (yoga, strength and stretch! Of course, if you enjoy the class and want to support this woman-owned small business, you’re welcome to donate whatever amount you can to support Mel and her devoted crew.