Community Forklift is turning 20, and this October you’re invited to celebrate two decades of lifting up communities through reuse!
Whether you’re a long-time supporter or a first-time visitor, we’ve got two unique events to mark this major milestone — one warehouse evening and one family-friendly afternoon. Don’t miss the chance to celebrate our reuse mission, connect with fellow Forklift Fans, and have a whole lot of fun while you’re at it!
TICKETED EVENT: Salvage Soirée
Thursday, October 16, 2025 | 6:30 PM
Community Forklift’s Reuse Warehouse (4671 Tanglewood Dr., Edmonston, MD 20781)
Step into a one-of-a-kind evening set against the backdrop of salvaged treasures and creative reuse. The 20th Anniversary Salvage Soirée is a chance to don your thrifted best, dive into the inspiring world of reuse, and support Community Forklift’s mission to divert usable materials from the landfill and get them into the hands of the community. Tickets are on sale now!
Your Ticket Includes:
- Texas-Style BBQ: Enjoy mouthwatering eats from 2Fifty BBQ, winner of RAMMY’s 2025 Casual Restaurant of the Year, and one of the New York Times’s “25 Best Restaurants in Washington, DC”.
- Live Bluegrass Music: Tap your toes to the progressive stringband sounds of Cherry Blossom Special.
- Open Bar: Sip craft brews, wine, and a signature cocktail courtesy of Denizens Brewing Co., the award-winning Riverdale Park brewery.
- Interactive Salvaged Spaces: Explore artfully curated spaces designed by local talents including Unparalleled Eye Designs, Estate Sale Afficionado Maddy Brannon (@maddytheb), The Adored Nest, Maison Wynn, and Snappy’s Small Bar.
Plus: a silent auction, community awards, and more surprises in store!
FREE EVENT: Community Celebration
Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 12–3 PM
Community Forklift’s Reuse Warehouse (4671 Tanglewood Dr., Edmonston, MD 20781)
Bring your family, friends, and neighbors to a joyful afternoon full of music, food, art, and reuse. Our 20th Anniversary Community Celebration is a fun, free event for all ages!
What to Expect:
- Live Music from local folk band The Fretters
- Pop-Up Café by Emma’s Torch
- Free Art Workshop by Pyramid Atlantic Art Center (printmaking!)
- Free Anniversary Cake (while supplies last)
- Clothing Donation Drop-Off. Bring your unneeded clothes for Goodwill of Greater Washington, and learn about their mission to change lives through education and employment.
Plus: a preservation workshop and plenty of warehouse exploring!
Celebrate the Power of Reuse with Community Forklift this October!
This is more than an anniversary — it’s a celebration of the impact we’ve made together over the past 20 years. Keeping usable materials out of the landfill, creating local green jobs, providing free materials to nonprofits and households with limited resources, and making home repair accessible to all — you’ve been part of it, and now it’s time to celebrate!
Grab your tickets for the Salvage Soirée
Mark your calendar for the Community Celebration
See you soon!
Thank you to Community Forklift’s Salvage Soirée Sponsors: Washington Gas, BOWA, The Naomi and Nehemiah Cohen Foundation, Something Vintage, Friedlander Misler, NAI Michael, Nugent & Kash, Savvy Downsizing & Estate Sales, Bethesda Systems, Denizens Brewing Co., Orion’s Attic, TW Perry
