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301-985-5180 |  www.CommunityForklift.org
4671 Tanglewood Drive, Edmonston MD 20781 (5 minutes from DC, near Hyattsville)
Open 7 days a week, from 9 AM - 6 PM, 
and open till 7 PM on Wednesdays & Fridays.
(Please drop off donations at least 30 minutes before closing time.)
GardenParty
Thanks for coming to the Garden Party!


Between the delicious food, plant and seed vendors, live music, photo booth, stylish dogs, and costume contest, we had a blast - and we hope you did too! 

Did you make it into our photo album?  
To see all the photos and costumes from the event, check out our  Facebook album ( and feel free to tag yourself!)


We're especially grateful to all of our partners who came out to provide expert advice, creative activities, and enjoyable entertainment, and helped make the event such a success. And, as ever, we're so thankful of our Forklift Fans who brought family and friends to celebrate spring and support the mission of reuse!
If you missed the party, don't worry...
we've still got 
garden supplies!


Each year we collect garden supplies for the annual fundraiser, and this year our donors were so generous that we actually had a nice amount left after the party ended. Visit us soon to browse through the remaining garden goodies, including these large self-watering planters, lawnmowers, hoses and attachments, and more!

Beat the rush!
Schedule your pickup now.

Have you started spring cleaning or planning a summer renovation? Do you have a lot of usable items that you just don't need any more?  

Help them find new life at the 'Lift! 
By donating to Community Forklift, you can qualify for a tax deduction, reduce disposal costs, keep items out of the landfill, create jobs, and lift up local communities. We accept donations of most new and salvaged building & landscaping materials, appliances, and tools, as well as antique and vintage housewares. We also accept some furniture and commercial materials on a case-by-case basis.  

For certain large donations,
you can even schedule a free pickup at home.
To request a pick up, please review our Donations Guidelines
and fill out our online form.
 
It's currently a slow time for our pickup team, 
so beat the late-spring rush and get your requests in now! 
And while you're at it: if your friends and neighbors are cleaning or renovating, remind them that we can help them too. 

Although we can't schedule pick ups by email, if you have a specific question, the quickest way to reach our Donations Team is by emailing Donations@CommunityForklift.org (if necessary, you can also call our Donations Coordinator at 301-985-5180 ext. 202).

The Donations team is in the office Monday-Friday 8am-4pm. We are not able to respond to phone calls, texts, emails, and online forms outside of these hours.

Community Forklift is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit corporation. Donations are tax-deductible to the maximum extent allowed by law.
FFF
Forklift First Fridays are back!
Experience Forklift after dark on Friday, May 4th
It's a awesome time, but don't take our word for it - check out last summer's review from Route One Fun

Save the date for May 4th - the first First Friday of 2018! 
As is tradition, we'll have a local food truck, live music, pop-up market, and activities for all ages. Stay tuned for more info as we approach the evening, and get ready for the Forklift
after dark experience!
MDHGP
Ever wanted to peek into that old house 
at the end of the lane?


Maryland House & Garden Pilgrimage: 
Prince George's County
10 AM - 5 PM on Saturday, April 21st

Here's your chance! On April 21st, the Maryland House and Garden Pilgrimage will take you on a tour of historic homes and farmsteads to learn about the history, charm, and character of southern Prince George's County. 
B2W
Bike to Work Day 2018 is open for registration!


Community Forklift and the Edmonston Green Team are joining forces once again to bring you the 

Bike to Work Day Port Towns Pit Stop!

On Friday May 18, 2018 we invite you to join over 10,000 area commuters to celebrate bicycling as a clean, fun, and healthy way to get to work. Attend our Port Towns pit stop, or one of 100+ other stops throughout DC, Maryland, and Virginia, for free refreshments, entertainment, and giveaways. Register now for a chance to earn yourself a free t-shirt!


WHEN
Morning Commute Pit Stop: 7AM - 9PM
Evening Commute Pit Stop: 4PM - 6PM

WHERE
Veteran's Park - Northeast Branch Trail at Decatur Street in Edmonston, Maryland

AWSCleanup
Be a hero of the Anacostia River!


Earth Day Cleanup
9AM - 12PM on Saturday, April 21, 2018

Join the Anacostia Watershed Society, Community Forklift, and thousands of volunteers in AWS' annual Earth Day Cleanup to pick up trash, serve your community, and enjoy the Anacostia River. In 2017, over 1600 volunteers removed 23 tons of waste from the watershed.  Register to volunteer at one of the 30 sites around the watershed and pick up your free t-shirt upon arrival. Forklift will be joining the Town of Edmonston at the "Northeast Branch" site. For full details of the event and post-cleanup celebration, click here.

workshops
Pick up a sustainable new skill
Check out our free upcoming workshops!


Did you know we offer free public workshops throughout the year? We explore home repair, reuse and upcycling, and environmental stewardship. 

presented by Jessica Arends & Jeff Sutton of   RiverCraft
2 PM - 5 PM on Sunday, April 8, 2018
Note: This workshop is sold out! Watch this space
for future opportunities.

presented by Jessica Arends & Jeff Sutton of   RiverCraft
1 PM - 4 PM on Saturday, April 28, 2018
Note: This workshop is sold out! Watch this space
for future opportunities.

Make & Take: Build a Simple Wall Shelf
presented by Jessica Arends & Jeff Sutton of   RiverCraft
Time TBD on Saturday, May 5, 2018 
Registration for this workshop is not yet open. Check our events calendar in the next few weeks for a link to register.

Remember, we're always seeking volunteers for our workshop series! 

Presenters receive a $75 gift certificate - so please 
let us know if you have a topic in mind.
AroundTownAround Town
News from our partners

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12PM - 4PM on Saturday, April 14, 2018


Forklift will be joining more than 50 other vendors showcasing environmentally friendly products and services at the Bowie Green Expo - a free, family-friendly event that aims to educate and empower people to create a more sustainable and healthy lifestyle.  Activities include Kids Zone with make and take activities, puppet show, live entertainment, and an electric car display. 

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12PM - 5PM on Saturday, April 14, 2018


The Mount Rainier Nature Center and the Mount Rainier Green Team will be cohosting a free event full of vendors (including Community Forklift) with sustainable goods and information to put you in the know about green issues. The family-friendly event, featuring games and fun for kids, will be offering workshops on sustainable green living for the first time this year.

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1PM - 5PM on Sunday, April 15, 2018


Join the National Park Service and the 11th Street Bridge Park at the fourth annual Anacostia River Festival to celebrate the official closing of the 2018 National Cherry Blossom Festival. Take out a canoe to explore the River, ride in their bike parade, play lawn games with your family and experience Southeast DC's local arts scene at this special free event. 
OnCallVolunteers
Seeking On-Call Volunteers

Do you love what we do at the 'Lift?
Do you want some active relief from your daily routine?


We are looking for able-bodied volunteers to assist with donation pickups and small deconstruction projects. Donation pickups involve loading salvaged materials and bulky items onto our trucks, sometimes in less than optimal conditions. Deconstruction projects may involve use hammers, pry bars, power drills, sawzalls (depending on experience) for the removal of interior trim, flooring, doors, cabinets, and other nonstructural items.

A strong back, ability to lift 40 lbs repeatedly, steel toed boots, and a sunny disposition are required. Construction experience for deconstruction tasks is preferred.

To learn more, please contact Eleanor(at)CommunityForklift.org
AprilSalesApril 2018 Discounts

Throughout the month of April, enjoy the following sales:

40% Off Lighting


Save 40% on blue and orange tag lighting, from mid-century fixtures to antique chandeliers. Sale includes overhead lights, flush-mounted lights, wall sconces, patio lights, lamps, and fluorescent fixtures from every era! Sale does not include other light parts or electrical supplies.

40% Off Ceiling Fans


Save 40% on modern and vintage ceiling fans with or without lights. Sale does not include other light parts or electrical supplies.

Please note: Monthly sales do not include select specialty items, items from our consignment partners, or items listed online. Items with missing or damaged price tags will not be sold. Monthly sales may not be combined with other sales or promotions.
Online
Can't make it in? Shop with us online!  

Did you know that we also sell items online?  All proceeds help us continue to lift up local communities through reuse. 

We have vintage decor,  bathroom fixtures, machinery, commercial items, and more in our  Ebay store.  We also have tons of vintage hardware & decor in our  Etsy store.


If you're interested in unusual and upscale furniture and housewares, you should also check out our shop on Chairish!
Flash


Follow our blog to hear about flash sales, learn
about unusual items in stock, and get all the info that won't fit
in our newsletter.

301-985-5180 |  www.CommunityForklift.org
Open 7 days a week, from 9 AM - 6 PM - and now open till 7 PM on Wednesdays & Fridays.
(Please drop off donations at least 30 minutes before closing time.)
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