Route One Fun

Fun Along the Route 1 Corridor

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Missing Sports? Learn Tennis in 3 Weeks w JTCC!

Hey grown folks: Tired of doing the same old things? Us, too. So when the JTCC reached out to tell us about their 3-week introductory Discover Tennis program, we were eager beavers ready to try it out! After all, who wouldn’t be up for the chance to meet new people and learn how to play […]

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Great Food, Outdoor Dining & Kid-Friendly Fun at The Hall, College Park

If you haven’t made it yet to The Hall College Park, then let us catch you up on what to expect from this great new, family-friendly addition to our local dining scene! (Sneak peek: Stellar staff who follow strict COViD safety protocols, TONS of outdoor space, fun adult bevs like $6 “Electric Lemonade”, delish menu with creative treats like Street Cauliflower, Seared Tuna Poke Bowl and more!)

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Education & the African American Community of Lakeland, College Park

What do you know about Lakeland, a historically significant and tight-knit African American community in College Park? Did you know that this community fought to see their children education in their community – and many lost their homes when the Prince George’s County School Board decided to build a new school on land occupied by houses, including that of Maxine Gross’s grandmother? When asked about it, “my grandmother said she could build another house; children should be educated in their own community.” More from Maxine and Lakeland here.

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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. 🙂