PEN ARGYL, Pa. – A property in Northampton County is finding new life with two unique tenants.
First, Passion of the Thrift, offering vintage clothing, collectibles, household items, gifts, toys, and more, will hold its grand opening this weekend at 6 E. Pennsylvania Ave. in Pen Argyl, owner Vanessa Terpoilli told 69 News.
Grand opening weekend hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 30 and 31 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 1.
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The new store will operate alongside The Hideaway Raceway, a new facility featuring RC and slot car racetracks, set to open on Nov. 1 on the property’s second floor, operator Warren Slayton said.
The Hideaway Raceway’s opening day hours will be noon to 5 p.m.
Terpoilli has more than 20 years of experience in the thrifting and vintage retail industry, and she’s been operating Passion of the Thrift at the Blue Ridge Flea Market in Saylorsburg for many years.
She also sells her items at other local outdoor markets, including the Bethlehem Vintage Market in the Bethlehem Rose Garden and Easton Vintage Market in downtown Easton.
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“I’m passionate about finding unique pieces and also giving gently used items new life,” Terpoilli said.
“I’ve been a reseller for around 22 years, and I also had a store on Main Street in Stroudsburg that I had to close around nine years ago due to issues with the building. Since then, I’ve been doing mostly mobile vendor events all over the region. So, I’m really excited to have a new home base where the community can shop a wide assortment of one-of-a-kind pieces and affordable items in a welcoming environment.”
Individuals visiting Passion of the Thrift’s new retail store will be able to shop men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing, shoes, and accessories.
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The store will carry a curated selection of coats, sweaters, sweatshirts, T-shirts, streetwear, sports jerseys, jeans, dresses and other apparel, along with accessories such as hats, handbags and jewelry.
“My passion is thrifting,” Terpoilli said.
“So, we’re going to have a little bit of everything, including a lot of affordable, high-quality items. Our specialty is unique vintage clothing, including one-of-a-kind sports apparel autographed by famous athletes, unique concert T-shirts, and NASCAR and Harley-Davidson pieces. Some things are true vintage from the 1920s, ’30s, and so on.”
Passion of the Thrift’s new retail store will also offer a wide variety of vintage and retro decor, including clocks, vases, wall art and knickknacks, along with vintage luggage, glassware, vinyl records and CDs, toys and stuffed animals, sports pennants and memorabilia, small household appliances, beauty products, holiday decor and more.
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There will also be some local historical pieces.
“The selection will be constantly rotating as I’ll always be bringing in fresh finds,” Terpoilli said.
“No visit will ever be the same, and you’ll always have new merchandise to check out. I also want this to be a welcoming hub for the community. So, we’ll have a lounge area with a couch, and we’ll play old movies like “The Goonies.” We’ll also have a free coffee bar. We really want this to be a relaxing spot for the whole family to enjoy.”
Passion of the Thrift’s regular store hours will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays.
Individuals can stay updated on the store’s latest news and happenings on the business’ Facebook and Instagram pages, Terpoilli said.
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On the building’s second floor, The Hideaway Raceway will feature racetracks for slot cars and on-road RC cars.
Slayton is a longtime fan of slot car racing and looks forward to sharing his passion with the community.
He purchased the oval track from Trains & Lanes Hobbies in Lower Nazareth Township, where he regularly participates in racing events.
The adjacent RC track, featuring multiple turns and a straightaway, occupies a large portion of the space’s floor.
Individuals can bring their own RC cars, such as 1/10 and 1/12 scale cars, to race.
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“We painted it ourselves, and it has traction compound on it,” Slayton said.
Slot car rentals will be $5 for 15 minutes, while the RC track rental will be $15 for an all-day pass, Slayton said.
For individuals who want to race earlier in the day and come back later to race more, you’ll be permitted to leave and return on the same day.
Slayton is still finalizing The Hideaway Raceway’s regular hours, but the tentative plan is for the new venue to operate 3 to 8 or 9 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, with additional hours on Saturday and Sundays.
Individuals can stay updated on The Hideaway Raceway’s latest news and happenings on the business’ Facebook page, Slayton said.
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Passion of the Thrift and The Hideaway Raceway occupy an updated space that previously housed other business tenants, including Hydro Dynamic Pools and Hometown Liquidation.
The businesses operate near the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Robinson Avenue, between 512 Restaurant and JMZ Comics & Collectibles.
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