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