JOANN stores announced they’re making that effort even easier by providing free mask-making kits you can pick up curbside. JOANN has coordinated with doctors and medical professionals to make sure the kits only include materials accepted by hospitals, so all you have to do is sew them together. No shopping, cutting, or prepping patterns required; you don’t even…
Kristen Bell To Host Virtual Game Night to Raise Money for COVID-19 Relief [VIDEO]
Kristen Bell has teamed up with the interactive charity site Omaze, betting on people’s love of video games for a good cause! To help raise money for The Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles, Bell has offered fans to win a virtual game night with her from home. Interested fans can join The Good Place star…
America’s Got Talent Re-Opens Online Auditions For Season 15
America’s Got Talent announced Wednesday that they have reopened online auditions for season 15 of the hit NBC talent show. Those who have sent in an audition video but have yet to perform in front of the judges is still eligible to be considered for the upcoming season. Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum and…
7 Virtual Volunteer Opportunities Where You Can Make a Difference Without Leaving the House
You can beat the boredom and help others while at home by volunteering virtually! Smithsonian Digital Volunteer Smithsonian, the world’s largest museum and research center, needs help transcribing historical documents. These range from dairies and field notes to photo albums and biodiversity specimen labels. Crisis Text Line Crisis Text Line, a free and confidential 24/7 messaging…
Amazon Opens Free Streaming Kids’ Shows to All Customers Worldwide
Amazon is now offering some of its kids’ content previously available free only to Prime Video members. To access the content you need to have a free, valid Amazon account and use it to sign in. Click here The kids’ titles available vary by country/region. In the U.S., the selection includes PBS Kids series such…
Hallmark Channel Announces Free 30-Day Trial to Stream Your Favorite Series and Movies
The company is offering new users a free 30-day trial to its SVOD platform, Hallmark Movies Now. The service, which is now doubling up on its popular Christmas movie offerings, features hundreds of hours of Hallmark series and movies. You can sign up here. Hallmark Publishing is also offering a free e-book, A Country Wedding, on its website in addition…
Learn a New Language
Learn a New Language. Duolingo is a free language learning app that helps kids (and adults) learn a language through short, game-like exercises. Language learning app Babbel is offering its services free to all K-12 and college students through mid-June, to allow students to use their time at home productively. The app is offering three months free access…
Virginia State Police to Suspend Vehicle Inspection Enforcement
The Virginia State Police will suspend enforcement of motor vehicle safety inspections per a directive from Governor Ralph Northam. According to a release, Northam has directed the VSP Superintendent to suspend enforcement of state law § 46.2-1157 for 60 days.
Virginia Peninsula Foodbank Holding Drive-Thru Food Distribution in Newport News
The Virginia Peninsula Foodbank is holding a drive-thru food giveaway this week: – Friday at Darling Stadium in Hampton from 10 to noon You don’t have to get out of the car, but *make sure your trunk is clear* The agency will continue to have a food distribution every week. If you would like to…
Pungo Strawberry Festival Canceled for First Time Ever Due to Coronavirus
The strawberry festival was scheduled for Memorial Day weekend. Gov. Northam’s stay-at-home order currently goes through June 10.