Monthly Archive for August, 2009

Sept.5th – Sept 13th

Published on August 31, 2009 in Community, Events and Park. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

Wash Perk Events:

LABOR DAY, September 7th

OPEN 6am-1pm

Wash Perk is a proud sponsor of the Aetna Park to Park 10 miler, from City Park to Washington Park.

Ashleigh and Will will be at the finish line providing coffee and snacks to volunteers. Thank you both!


Community Events:

“We Can’t Afford to Wait” Vigil

Confluence Park in Denver, 2200 15th St, Denver, CO 80202

Wednesday, September 2nd, 6:30 PM

Click below for more details and to RSVP for the vigil in Denver:

Yes, I’ll be there.

Other locations:

We Can’t Afford to Wait Vigil
Boulder, Boulder at 7:30 PM—RSVP

Denver Boot Camp

Sat, September 5, 10am – 11am at the Washington Park Recreation Center

Each Denver Boot Camp is becoming the biggest program in Denver. It is already the toughest, but worth the results. For both men and women, it is the program if you want to burn over 1000 calories in an hour, while slashing pounds of fat and toning your muscles. The program is perfect for everyone because you are pushed to your own personal limits. We have everyone out there; the out of shape, new moms, future brides, marathon runners, and triathalon participants.

Ticket Info: $7 FIRST CLASS FREE This is a weekly class. All participants receive FREE medium drink at Wash Perk.(FIRST VISIT ONLY!) http://www.washparkbootcamp.com

FANS is hosting the third annual Washington Park Employees Appreciation Coffee

When: Wednesday, September 9th at 7:00 a.m to 8:00 a.m.

Where: It will be held at the Perennial Gardens next to Downing St.

Stop by for a chat, have coffee and sweet rolls and say thanks.

Tour the Mt. Vernon Flower Beds
FANS monthly meeting

Wednesday,September 9th
will meet at 6:00 p.m. at the Mt. Vernon Flower
Beds.
Hear Gary Douglas, Denver Parks horticulturist talk
about the gardens, design and flower identification.
He will answer our burning questions about the
secret to having a beautiful garden. Bring a friend
and your camera. See you there.
The Mt. Vernon Flower Beds are west of the Lawn
Bowling Green on the diagonal. Mississippi and
Franklin from the east and Tennessee and Downing
from the west.



August 24 – 30

Published on August 24, 2009 in BAD, Community, Events and Park. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

EVENTS AT WASH PERK:

  • Venus de Miles jerseys are ready to be picked up at shop; participants receive 15% discount off purchases.
  • Women Wanderers Meetup Wed, August 26, 7pm – 9pm @ Wash Perk Women Wanderers: Wednesday Evening Travel Conversations Meetup, 7-9 p.m. (group membership and reservation required: visit http://www.meetup.com/women-wanderers to see if it’s a good fit for you and to join) Led by Betsy Hedberg

COMMUNITY EVENTS:

  • Iyengar Yoga Studio Open House  on August 28th from 4-8pm. They will be Presenting a movie of BKS Iyengar’s practice, demonstration on the use of props, learn the invocation to Patanjali, Kids class, Introductory class, Q & A – All for FREE!
    The Iyengar Yoga Studio is located at 770 S. Broadway
  • FANS Adopts Flower Bed in Washington Park – Help Wanted!
    Friends and Neighbors of Washington Park (“FANS”).
    FANS has volunteered to maintain and improve a small flower bed in Washington Park; we need volunteers to weed and clean the bed and trim the flora; bring your own work gloves. We do this for Pride, beatification, exercise, fresh air, scenery, people watching, dog watching…
    WHERE: Mississippi and Franklin, immediately west of the running trail and south of the vehicle entry point.
    Saturday August 29, 2009, at 8:00am, and at 8:00am the last Saturday of each month thereafter during the growing season.
    RSVP to Stephen Evanoff stephenevanoff@msn.com
  • Denver Boot Camp Sat, August 29, 10am – 11am @ Washington Park Recreation Center
    Each Denver Boot Camp is becoming the biggest program in Denver. It is already the toughest, but worth the results. For both men and women, it is the program if you want to burn over 1000 calories in an hour, while slashing pounds of fat and toning your muscles. The program is perfect for everyone because you are pushed to your own personal limits. We have everyone out there; the out of shape, new moms, future brides, marathon runners, and triathalon participants.
    Ticket Info: $7 FIRST CLASS FREE This is a weekly class. All participants receive FREE medium drink at Wash Perk.(FIRST VISIT ONLY!) http://www.washparkbootcamp.com
  • Lucky Mutt Strut Sun, August 30, 9am – 11am in Washington Park
    Race day registration is from 7:30 to 8:45    . Race begins at 9 for runners, 9:15 for walkers. Fun-loving folks with or without their four-legged friends are welcome to walk or run in this 2-mile race. Each participant will receive a Lucky Mutt Strut t-shirt and a Whole Foods goodie bag with a re-usable water bottle and other surprises for you and your furry friend. After the race, kick back and enjoy the festivities in the park. There will be entertainment and vendors to explore. Want to run/walk for free? If you get $150 worth of sponsors you can run/walk for free. MaxFund depends on donations to care for and place 1,000 animals a year. Every dollar helps and the more we can raise for our “Lucky Mutts and Friendly Felines,” the more animals we can help find a “second leash” on life in new Forever Homes. To help provide incentive, the top four fundraisers will be awarded prizes that include: First Prize: 32” HDTV Second Prize: Wii Third Prize: iPod Fourth Prize: $100 Whole Foods gift card

REMINDER!

  • Don’t forget about the Fall Shade Tree Program!
    These trees are low-cost for Denver residents – only $25 each!     (trees this size usually sell for more than $100)
    Learn more and Download your Shade Tree Application:

    http://www.theparkpeople.com/Fall_2009_Shade_Tree_Application_Web.pdf

    To have an application mailed to you, call 303-722-6262 or email info@theparkpeople.org (include your mailing address and Subject Heading: “Request for Shade Tree Application”).

    Application DEADLINE: Sept 1, availability is limited, apply today!

UPDATE

  • A message from Pam regarding the Not For Sale Campaign meeting held at the shop.Here is a picture of two people who stopped by and we got to talk to about modern day slavery and human trafficking.NFS - Wash Perk 004 One girl volunteered to help with our organization and the 27 million people enslaved worldwide.
    Each year 1 million children are forced into sex trafficking, 15,000-17,000 people are trafficking into the US and is a $32 Billion business. Spreading awareness is one of the best ways to bring a stop to this injustice. Thanks so much for your help and for the customers who came by and learned about modern day slavery!Pam Harvey
    Colorado State Director
    Not For Sale Campaign
  • POO FREE PARKS: (the following was copied from letter by FANS President, Cindy Johnstone):

On August 14th I reported to you that the pilot Poo Free Parks project with advertising would be starting soon in Washington Park.  That email was following the August Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting where the pilot was endorsed by the board.  Today I received a call from my Councilman’s office that the Poo Free Park project and contract has been suspended and is no longer going to take place at this time.  The City’s budget crisis with the need to reduce the budget by 14% is the primary  focus of each city department and City Council. Hard decisions are having to be made that will go into effect in September.  The other important focus for the city is the new zoning code and this also requires the full attention of City Council and city officials.

COUPON!

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WELCOME KELLY AND ZOE!

Published on August 24, 2009 in Staff. 0 Comments Tags: , .

Zoe Leanza will be joining us to help out at the register and with bussing on busy weekends.  This is Zoe’s first job! Zoe’s interests and talents include: creative writing, photography, speech, squash, violin, rock-climbing, scrabble and debate!  No wonder there hasn’t been time for a job!  Zoe is being bombarded with lots of new information, but seems to handle it with ease and a great sense of humor.  Happy to have you, Zoe!  Hang in there! :)

IMGP0236Kelly O’Laughlin also joined us last week to patch up the hole left by Jennie’s departure to Uganda!  Kelly has a myriad of skills and experiences, including past barista experience at The Human Bean in Greeley, CO.  Kelly has been an office manager, Yoga Instructor, Substitute Teacher, and Zero Waste Co-ordinator in Telluride.  She currently continues her profession as an Acting Coach and Actor, and hopes to pursue her graduate degree abroad next Fall.   We’ll be lucky to have her until she gets word of acceptance in a program.  Her fun, friendly and fast learning way will be a pleasure to enjoy around the Perk.

Welcome, ladies!

Events for the week of August 17 – 23!

Published on August 16, 2009 in Events. 0 Comments


Events at Wash Perk:

  • LIVE MUSIC: Gelato Sunday, August 23, 12pm – 2pm at Wash Perk
  • Wash Perk has received a nomination for the A-list again this year!  Visit the ABC 7 site to cast your vote. While you’re there vote for On A Lark for best gift shop.
    – What is The A-List? An online guide to local businesses, with a contest running once per calendar year. The guide will be available year-round. Consumers from all over Denver vote for their favorite businesses on The A-List – You can view our listing here: http://kmgh.cityvoter.com/wash-perk-coffee-house/biz/124351

    Thank you everyone for making Wash Perk a success!

Events in the Washington Park Area:

  • MWWP MeetingWednesday, August 19, 7:30am – 8:30am @ Whole Foods Market
    – Merchants of West Washington Park Association meeting. We meet the third Wednesday of each month. This will be our 4th meeting. New location will be discussed and dues collected at this meeting.
  • Denver Boot Camp Saturday, August 22, 10am – 11am @ the Washington Park Recreation Center
    – Denver Boot Camps is becoming the biggest program in Denver. It is already the toughest, but worth the results. For both men and women, it is the program if you want to burn over 1000 calories in an hour, while slashing pounds of fat and toning your muscles. It’s a great way to tone that sexy female body or to lose those love handles for the guys. The instructor is someone, who’s actually been to boot camp, a former Marine. The program is perfect for everyone because you are pushed to your own personal limits. We have everyone out there; the out of shape, new moms, future brides, marathon runners, and triathlon participants. Ticket Info: $7 FIRST CLASS FREE This is a weekly class. All participants receive FREE medium drink at Wash Perk.(FIRST VISIT ONLY!) http://www.washparkbootcamp.com
  • Washington Street Community Center Neighborhood BBQ and Resource Fair Saturday, August 22, 11am – 3pm @ the Washington Street Community Center at Washington and Ohio
    – A small donation of $5 ($3 for kids) will get you a bratwurst, hot dog, or burger, with chips, a drink and dessert. Also, check out the Neighborhood Resource Fair and learn about recycling & the environment, Registered Neighborhood Organizations, crime prevention, churches, elder care, GLBT resources, and more. Visitors to the booths will receive a special card punched for drawings with great prizes from local businesses. Winners need not be present. Funds raised will go to the Washington Street Community Center, serving the community over 40 years. For more information check www.wscc-denver.org or call 303-733-4643.
  • Project Valentine Crafting Happy Hour Saturday, August 22, 4pm – 7pm @ 1963 South Vivian Street, Lakewood
    – Project Valentine’s Bottles and Beads Cocktail Party Please Join Us August 22, 2009 4pm to 7pm Cocktail Party Hosted by Colette Kreger @ 1963 South Vivian Street, Lakewood Phone: 303-986-6972. Appetizers will be provided. Please bring either: 1 bottle of your favorite wine or 1 bag of beads AND a box of Ziploc bags. Save up your 40% off coupons for new beads from Michael’s, Hobby Lobby or Joann’s OR up-cycle beads from old jewelry – sanitize beads in alcohol or a bleach/water solution. We will be assembling bracelet kits for patients to craft during chemotherapy treatment on Valentine’s Day RSVP to Danielle Brown at danirosebrown@yahoo.com Or call: (858) 405-9576
  • Race For Research Sunday, August 23, 8am – 11am at Washington Park
    – Event Information: Race for Research is a fun/run/walk organized in memory of Michele Plachy-Rubin. Michele was diagnosed with brain cancer in December, 1996. Michele fought the disease valiantly but, tragically, lost her fight in May of 1998. Michele’s friends and family continue her fight against cancer through the Race for Research. All proceeds from the Race will be donated to the Cancer League of Colorado. Sport Type: Running Distance(s): 5K;   Event Certifications/Sanctions: USATF Prize Money;  Is this event chip timed? YES
    Questions? Please contact the organizer: Olivia Millradt oliviamillradt@gsgllc.com
    Or visit the Event Web site: http://www.race4research.com
    Or call the Event Phone Number: 720-260-3140

Goodbye for now, Jennie… and NEW FALL HOURS

Published on August 16, 2009 in Friends and Staff. 0 Comments Tags: , .

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Well, we’ve been in denial long enough…. but today is Jennie’s last day.  She heads back to Ohio to visit family later this week, then it’s back to Uganda and her mission with Come, Let’s Dance! Right now, Jennie is committed until December, so hopefully we will see her again over the holidays.

Jennie, you are an exceptional woman, and we all will miss you so very much.  Your kindness, integrity, silliness and competence are qualities that we admire and have enjoyed being around….Safe travels.  We love you!

NEW FALL HOURS: This weekend we will begin closing at 4pm.

Beginning August 24th: we will close everyday at 4pm.

Announcements for the week of August 10-16

Published on August 10, 2009 in Community, Events, Friends, Music and Park. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , .
Here are the events and meetings happening at Wash Perk and in the Washington Park area.
  • Tuesday, August 11th: our incredible bus-person, Austin Evans, returns from his vacation back east!!!! We missed him around here, but were happy to see more of Kendra and Dani! Welcome back!

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  • MWWP (Merchants of West Washington Park) Halloween planning meeting 9:30 am on Wednesday August 12th at Wash Perk
  • FANS (Friends and Neighbors of Washington Park) Tree Tour
    Wed, August 12, 6pm – 7pm at Dos Chappel Boathouse, Washington Park
    Tour of Trees in Washington Park including State Champions. Learn about the different species of trees in the park and identify the state champion trees with the help of Doug Schoch with the Forestry Division of Parks and Recreation. What is the oldest tree in the park, what is the most common tree, what about all the cotton from the cottonwoods? Join us.

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  • District 7 Zoning Meeting : Thursday, August 13th at SWIC, Southwest Improvement Council (see calendar for details)
  • The Poo Free Park program will be presented to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
    Thursday, August 13th
    Newton Senior Center at 4401 Navajo
    starting at 6:00 p.m.

    There is an opportunity to share your comments at the beginning of the meeting.  You are invited to attend and comment or just hear what is being said.
    If you are not able to make the meeting but would like to comment:
    Dave Robinson is Council district 6 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board representative please email him at daverobinson@ecentral.com
    Edward Done is Council District 7 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board representative  please email him at   dp@edwarddone.com

COUPON!

Published on August 9, 2009 in Coffee. 0 Comments

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Amber enjoys a Fido Fortune Cookie!

Published on August 9, 2009 in Friends. 0 Comments
The anticipation builds.... will I win the doggie lottery????

The anticipation builds.... will I win the doggie lottery????

No lottery, but she's ready for another!

No lottery, but she's ready for another!

Kathie Farmer gives “Amber” a Fido Fortune, provided to us by Colorado Petfitters.  Chad, the owner of Colorado Petfitters on S. University Ave, delivers pet food to the Wash Park community on Fridays, FREE OF CHARGE.  Thank you, Chad for providing dog treats for our well used dog treat basket!

August 8th Happenings

Published on August 7, 2009 in Coffee, Community, Events, Friends and Park. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

Saturday August 8

Not For Sale Event from 1pm – 5pm

Join us for an Modern Day Slavery Awareness Event www.notforsalecampaign.org

The Not for Sale Campaign combines technology, intellectual capital, abolitionist groups and a growing network of individuals joined together to end slavery in our lifetime. Igniting and aiding this comprehensive response is the Not For Sale Campaign’s purpose. Our collective challenge is simple, stand with those who are enslaved, work together to free them, and empower them in their freedom to break the cycle of vulnerability.

AND, at Washington Park:

Denver Boot Camps is becoming the biggest program in Denver. It is already the toughest, but worth the results. For both men and women, it is the program if you want to burn over 1000 calories in an hour, while slashing pounds of fat and toning your muscles. It’s a great way to tone that sexy female body or to lose those love handles for the guys. The instructor is someone, who’s actually been to boot camp, a former Marine. The program is perfect for everyone because you are pushed to your own personal limits. We have everyone out there; the out of shape, new moms, future brides, marathon runners, and triathlon participants.
Ticket Info: $7
FIRST CLASS FREE
This is a weekly class.
All participants receive FREE medium drink at Wash Perk.(FIRST VISIT ONLY!)

Fall Shade Tree Program

Published on August 7, 2009 in Community, Park and Uncategorized. 0 Comments Tags: , .

Excerted from the WWPNA email:

IMGP9705Each spring, Denver Digs Trees brings you low-cost and free street trees.

This fall, we’re pleased to announce…

Fall Shade Trees for Your Yard!

These medium and large sized trees, strategically planted in your yard (on

private property), will help you save money and fight global warming by

providing valuable energy-saving shade for your home. Properly placed trees

can lower a building’s air conditioning use by 30% – this means lower

energy bills and less carbon released into the atmosphere! Shade trees also

beautify your space, enhance property values (up to 10%!), reduce air

pollution, buffer noise, and provide shelter for birds and other wildlife.

These trees are low-cost for Denver residents – only $25 each! (trees this

size usually sell for more than $100)

Learn more and Download your Shade Tree Application:

http://www.theparkpeople.com/Fall_2009_Shade_Tree_Application_Web.pdf

To have an application mailed to you, call 303-722-6262 or email

info@theparkpeople.org (include your mailing address and Subject Heading:

“Request for Shade Tree Application”).

Application DEADLINE: Sept 1, availability is limited, apply today!

Tree Pick-up: Oct 3 (location TBA)

The Shade Tree Program is brought to you by The Park People and EnCana Oil &

Gas (USA) Inc. We are grateful to the City of Denver for assistance in

selecting trees suitable for Colorado’s climate and the urban environment.

Thanks WWPNA for keeping us in the loop!