Bump, set, and spike your way over to historic Elkridge’s Volleyball House for a volleyball experience you can’t find at the gym. Whether you’re interested in joining a team for competitive league play, some time on the indoor soccer field, or you just want to sit at the sidelines and play some pinball, Volleyball House has something for everyone. The six courts are split between competitive and recreational play, with scheduled open hours for beginners. There’s also a youth league for youngsters new to the game or looking to hone their skills. If you’re an advanced player ready to get pumped but your friends can’t all make it over to form a team, Volleyball House makes it easy to join in on the fun as a “free agent” once you get there. With a lounge, snack bar, and locker rooms available, Volleyball House is the go-to volleyball destination for the greater Baltimore/DC area.

Volleyball House
5635 Furnace Avenue
Elkridge, MD 21075
(410) 579-1007

If you’re looking for a way to add extra storage space to your current freezer, these smart tips may be of service.

1. Know what to freeze. Start streamlining what you freeze in the first place by knowing what will last and what won’t. In general, leafy vegetables, dairy products, and fried foods are not meant to freeze.
2. Separate items into portions. If you’re freezing something that would otherwise stick together after freezing, such as chicken breasts or soup, separate it into serving-sized portions so that you can easily thaw only the part that you need.
3. Use containers. Instead of piling all of your food into one large pile in the freezer, invest in freezer-safe storage containers from the local home goods store.
4. Use labels. Label everything in the freezer, from individual food items (unless they’re still in the original packaging) to your storage containers.
5. Mind the door. The door of the freezer is the warmest part, so don’t store things that can easily melt on its shelves. Save this space for less delicate foods, such as nuts, alcohol, or frozen fruits.

Fridge and Freezer Organization [The Container Store]
The Best Way to Organize Your Freezer [The Kitchn]
8 Better Ways to Keep Your Freezer Super-Organized [Good Housekeeping]

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For both kids and adults, Sky Zone Trampoline Park is one of the most fun places you’ll find in all of Columbia. This unique facility is filled from wall to wall with padded trampolines, and after slipping on a pair of treaded Sky Socks, you can hop on and enjoy hours of jumping fun.

Learn to do flips and other tricks by jumping from the trampolines into the large foam pit, or bring the little ones to enjoy the specified toddler jump period. There are open jumps during which anyone can pay to jump, or if you’re looking for a unique birthday party idea, you can rent out one specific area for all of your friends.

Sky Zone Trampoline Park has a snack bar that offers tasty pizza, soft drinks, and other snacks, as well as private lockers where you can store all of your belongings while you jump.

Sky Zone Trampoline Park
7175 Oakland Mills Road
Columbia, MD 21046
(443) 546-4477
www.skyzone.com/Columbia

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