Mid-December 2015

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IN THIS ISSUE

Save 30% during our Mid-week Flash Sale

Holiday Concert at the 'Lift

Where to find locally-made green gifts

A Christmas Carol & a job-training opportunity

Delightful December Specials

Dear Forklift Fans,

This time of year can be stressful with traveling, cooking holiday meals, or trying to find the perfect gift for someone.

Though we can't book your flights or taste-test your recipes, Tanglewood Works can certainly help you with that last one! Their shop in front of our warehouse is packed with cool, one-of-a-kind gifts made from upcycled materials.

And if you like to send gifts to your favorite charities before the end of the tax year, please keep Community Forklift in mind.

Your gift to us will go far and make a real difference in our region.

Thanks to your support over the last ten years, forty people have good green jobs at the Forklift warehouse, hundreds of folks have learned about reuse through our educational programs, and thousands of people have been able to find affordable materials to improve their homes & small businesses.

But wait, there's more! In 2015, we were able to provide over $67,000 of materials free of charge to nonprofits and neighbors in need.

Through our Community Building Blocks Program, we've helped cash-strapped local charities and civic groups. The nonprofits who have received free materials include everything from shelters and job-training programs to school drama clubs and community gardens.

Your support also helps us provide free materials to individuals and families through our Home Essentials Program. Among the hundreds of items we gave away this year, one great example was a mini-fridge for a cancer patient. He can't get out of bed on his own, so now he has access to food when his caretaker is away.

Another recent gift was a desk and a chair for a man transitioning out of homelessness. He told us, "You really, really helped me with that desk you dropped off. I can do all my homework for my GED now!"

These materials are little things, but they make a big difference to the folks who receive them.

And your support makes a big difference to Community Forklift! It costs a lot to operate our big warehouse, to purchase everything from work gloves to insurance, and to keep our trucks on the road picking up reusable materials.

Please consider making a financial contribution so we can continue turning trash into treasure for local communities. Remember, we are a nonprofit program, so your donation is tax-deductible.

Sincerely,

Nancy J. Meyer

CEO/COO

Mid-Week Flash Sale

On Thurs. Dec. 17th,

Save 30%

on almost everything in the warehouse,

including vintage items & modern building materials!

We are open 9am - 6pm on Thursdays, so hurry over!

This sale does not apply to lumber, items with missing or damaged tags, specialty items, or items from our consignment partners such as Salvage Arts antiques, Amazon Recycled Paint, Treincarnation raw-edge lumber, reconditioned appliances from Alco Repair, or upcycled decor and gifts from Tanglewood Works. May not be combined with other sales.

COMMUNITY FORKLIFT PRESENTS:

The 7erUppers

What's better than spending a leisurely afternoon browsing the Community Forklift warehouse for treasure? Joining us for live music and hot cocoa, of course!

We know how much our fans love our events and shows, so we're bringing you one more this year.

Come enjoy the holiday stylings of the 7erUppers, a local band made up of Michael Sevener and his family of Forklift Fans. They'll be filling our warehouse with holiday cheer as you relax and get those final gifts checked off, Forklift-style. Remember to stop by our refreshment station for hot cocoa, coffee, & hot cider.

When: Saturday, December 19th 1-5pm

Where: Community Forklift Warehouse

Who: YOU! Bring along your friends, family, neighbors, and friendly leashed pets too!

Get your green gifts at Tanglewood Works!

In past holiday seasons, Community Forklift has hosted a "Mistletoe Market" for your gifting needs. We would invite dozens of artists to consign with us, and clear out space in the warehouse for a selection of upcycled and eco-friendly gifts.

We're excited to report that, this year, we are not hosting our Mistletoe Market! Why is this good news, you ask?

Well, our Mistletoe Market has been replaced by something even better:

Tanglewood Works,

which is open year-round!

Sue Older-Mondeel consigned her Shabadaba Chic furniture and decor with us during the 2013 Mistletoe Market. It was so popular that we gave her a booth within the Forklift after the holiday season ended. But she was dreaming bigger, and when the rental space in front of our warehouse opened up, she took the leap. She gathered other artisans to work with her, and now it is a gorgeous space where artists who use vintage, reclaimed, salvaged, and recycled materials come together to sell their jewelry, art and furniture; learn from each other; and inspire other DIYers.

This means that you now have a ton of options for December - and every other holiday, housewarming party, and birthday throughout the year! They're open 5 days a week, from Wednesday through Sunday. You can visit their website or follow their Facebook page to get a preview of all the cool offerings - the inventory changes constantly.

ART AFTER WORK - FREE DIY DEMO

This free demonstration will be held at the Tanglewood Works shop in front of Community Forklift, at 4641 Tanglewood Drive, Hyattsville, MD

"Blown Glass" Ornaments

Wed. Dec. 16th: 6pm

Looking for that perfect hostess gift, or just a chance to leave the holiday stress behind and make some art? In this demo Sue will show you simple ways to turn ordinary glass ornaments and even recycled light bulbs into one-of-a-kind stained glass-style ornaments.

COMMUNITY
HAPPENINGS

A Christmas Carol

to benefit the Warm Nights Hypothermia Shelter Program

Everyone deserves a Warm Night, a safe place to lay their head and food to eat. You can help by seeing an amazing show: Wolf Pack Theatre Company's A Christmas Carol!

Showtimes:

December 17 & 18 at 8pm

December 19 at 3pm and 8pm

Location: St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church,

5820 Riverdale Rd, Riverdale MD 20737

Family-friendly, and there is plenty of free parking.

Tickets on Sale Now! A portion of each ticket sold will directly benefit the Warm Nights Hypothermia Shelter Program.

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A Wider Circle's

Job PREP Boot Camp

A Wider Circle has announced the next two dates for their Job PREP Boot Camp:

January 25-29 and April 4-8, 2015.

The Boot Camp is a one-week, 40-hour workforce readiness training that kicks off a year of long-term employment support.

For more information please email:

Education(at)AWiderCircle(dot)org
or call: 301-608-3504

DECEMBER SPECIALS

Manager's Special:

50% off Palomar Vanities

Take half off the marked price on bathroom vanities from the Palomar Hotel, while supplies last.

This stylish boutique hotel in downtown DC is part of the Kimpton chain, which is committed to eco-friendly practices. Therefore, when they removed materials during a recent remodel, they donated and recycled as much as they could.

That's great for the environment, and it's good for you too - because now you can find these beautiful bathroom vanities at the Forklift! The granite tops and vessel sinks are beautiful and easy to clean, and the substantial wood shelf below provides attractive, roomy storage.

They range from 42 to 72 inches wide. All of the vanities are 30 inches tall, and the sinks are 19.5 inches wide and 17.5 inches deep. A few of them have faucets, too. They are priced from $185 - $225, so during the sale you'll pay just $92.50 - $112.50!

This Manager's Special does not include other vanities or bathroom fixtures; select specialty items; items with missing or damaged price tags, or items from our consignment partners.

50% OFF ORANGE-TAG FURNITURE

This month, take half off the orange price tags on desks, chairs, dressers, bed frames, tables, consoles, entertainment centers, bookshelves, and file cabinets.
It's a great chance to upcycle something into a cool gift!

This was once a boring wood desk!

Discount does not include blue or white tag items, select specialty items, other types of furniture, patio/outdoor furniture, kitchen cabinets, bathroom cabinets, mirrors, framed art/photos, housewares, d�cor, outdoor umbrellas, architectural salvage, mantles & vanities. Sale does not include items from our Salvage Arts consignment partner or Tanglewood Works, or items with missing or damaged price tags.

50% off Wood Trim

Take half off the linear foot price on wood trim and molding, including pine, oak, and specialty hardwoods. trim

Sale does not include select specialty items; specialty vintage pieces such as window rosettes; dimensional lumber; wood flooring or other lumber products; balusters, handrail, and other stair parts; hook strips or other wall decor, or items from our consignment partners.

FREE 5-gallon Buckets of Paint & Other Liquids

Five-gallon buckets of "Oops!" stain, adhesive, sealants, paint, & other liquids priced at $15 or less are yours for ZERO DOLLARS while supplies last.

Giveaway does not include Amazon Recycled Paint, powders, select specialty items, or items with missing or damaged price tags.

Upcoming Flash Sales!

In addition to our monthly sales, we often announce surprise two or three day sales on our social media pages.

"But I'm reading the newsletter right now!," you say, "Doesn't this have all the sale info?" Nope - this e-newsletter only goes out twice a month, so due to the timing it can't include all the surprise sales.

To find out about our Flash Sales, you can follow us on Twitter or Facebook. Or, you can sign up to get an email every time we post on our blog - just enter your email address in the "Follow Our Blog' box on the right column of our webpage.

See you at the warehouse soon!

Thanks,

your friends at the Forklift

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