Monthly Archive for November, 2009

November 29th – December 6th

Published on November 28, 2009 in Coffee, Community, Events, Friends, Music, Park and Uncategorized. 0 Comments

EVENTS AT WASH PERK:

LIVE MUSIC: Evan

Sun, November 29, 2pm – 4pm at Wash Perk
Fantastic acoustical performance. First time here at the PERK!
Christmas Crafts
Dec. 5 and 12, Little Larks Shopping Hop. Parents buy “bird bucks,” relax at Wash Perk while On a Lark elves help kids make purchases for their family and friends.  They love to surprise their parents with their carefully chosen gifts!

Organizing for America, HD3 West Side Neighborhood Team Meeting

Sun, December 6, 6:00pm – 7:30pm at Wash Perk Coffee House

EVENTS AROUND WASHINGTON PARK:

Rocky Mountain Road Runners 4.4mi Run

Sun, December 6, 8am – 11am in Washington Park
Event Web site: http://www.rmrr.org The Trophy Series is a monthly race series featuring a handicap scoring and starting system. Participants are given different starting times based on ability. In theory, everyone finishes at the same time. Racers of all abilities have an equal chance of winning. Questions? Please contact the organizer Event Coordinator: Rocky Mountain Road Runners Event Email: rmrr@rmrr.org Event Phone Number: 303-871-8366

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!

Published on November 26, 2009 in Community, Events, Friends and Park. 0 Comments

Here are pictures of our morning at Wash Perk and The 36th Annual Turkey Trot!  Thank you, Kelsey, Erin and Zoe for working, and thank you, Austin for being a FANTASTIC turkey!

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November 23rd- 29th

Published on November 24, 2009 in Coffee, Community, Events, Friends, Music, Park and Uncategorized. 0 Comments

EVENTS AT WASH PERK

ArapaHOPE Community Team

Tue, November 24, 7pm – 9pm at Wash Perk
Energy Series – meeting once a month, with speakers on different topics that revolve around Energy – renewable energy, conservation, sustainability, etc. This upcoming month’s program (October 27) will be hosting speakers from the Mountain Top Removal Appalachian Voices and someone from the Project to Relocate and Assist Environmental Refugees.

THANKSGIVING! Close at 12 noon
Thu, November 26, 7am – 1pm at Wash Perk

We’re hoping you’re all headed to The Turkey Trot after coffee to earn your pie!
Black Friday, Weekend hours!
Fri, November 27, 7am – 5pm at Wash Perk


LIVE MUSIC: Luke Rackers!!
Sat, November 28, 1pm – 3pm at Wash Perk

Luke Rackers will be back to entertain us, playing some original compositions and jazz standards. If you haven’t had the pleasure yet, please check out his website: www.lukerackers.com, and then come see him play live.


LIVE MUSIC: Evan
Sun, November 29, 2pm – 4pm at Wash Perk
Fantastic acoustical performance. First time here at the PERK!


EVENTS AROUND WASHINGTON PARK

Turkey Trot, 36th Annual!

Thu, November 26, 8am – 12pm Washington Park

Join us for the 36th Annual Mile High United Way The Turkey Trot.Mile High United Way’s Turkey Trot is an annual four-mile run/walk fundraiser in Washington Park on Thanksgiving morning. Each year 10,000 runners have make the Turkey Trot a Thanksgiving morning tradition. Mile High United Way focuses on three life-changing initiatives: School Readiness, Youth Success and Adult Self Sufficiency. We succeed when children, individuals and families achieve financial stability and self sufficiency in our community. Entry Fees: Registrations price for Adults increases to $40 on November 9. A printable registration form will be available October 13. Race Day Schedule and Event Information 10:15 am: 4-mile run 10:30 am: 4-mile run/walk 11:00 am: 1-mile family fun run (NEW COURSE around Grasmere Lake) Entry fee includes one long-sleeve 100% cotton t-shirt, post-race expo, refreshments.

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Welcome, Leah Rich!!!

Published on November 19, 2009 in Uncategorized. 0 Comments

IMGP0926I’m sure you’ve noticed Leah around the shop, jumping right in and seeming like an old pro!  Leah has varied talents and interests and has experience as a barista from Whole Foods.  She is a silk screen artist, a loomer, a novice tight-rope walker and an aspiring permaculture farmer!  Welcome to the Perk, Leah!!! :-P

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November 15 – 21

Published on November 15, 2009 in Uncategorized. 0 Comments

EVENTS AT WASH PERK:

Not for Sale Meeting
Wed, November 18, 7:00pm – 8:30pm @ Wash Perk

Not for Sale Campaign meeting, www.NotForSaleCO.org
Not For Sale organized in Colorado in early 2008 as a grassroots expression of the Not For Sale Campaign mission in our state. We are engaged in recruiting and motivating volunteers to end modern day slavery, through volunteer-initiated projects (open source activism) and in our own advocacy, detection and victim support initiatives.

Thanksgiving Crafts Day
Sat, November 21, 12pm – 3pm @ Wash Perk/On a Lark
Come join us for hours of fun, friendship, and good coffee. :)

This Saturday, November 21, On a Lark will be having some fun Thanksgiving festivities!
For the kids (or kids at heart!) there will be Thanksgiving crafts to make from 2-4.  Free! Wash Perk will provide hot cocoa or cider to kiddos doing crafts.

For shoppers, there will be a “Bigger than a Breadbox Sale.” Anything in store that’s bigger than a breadbox will be on sale for 25% off! Come by and browse for Thanksgiving hostess gifts and unique Christmas presents!

EVENTS AROUND WASH PARK:

SUNDAY (15th):
Reminder! Today is the last day to place your orders for this wonderful cause.

To purchase your pies, visit www.projectangelheart.org. Each freshly baked pie sells for $25.
Pie orders must be made between October 15 and November 15.

Tuesday (17th):
6-8:00 p.m @ WP United Methodist Church
The first Washington Park Master Plan public meeting. This will be where we get the chance to see what is being planned for our park, and how to participate in the process. Visit FANS website for project suggestions and FANS philosophy of use for the park.

Wednesday (18th):
5:30-8:30 p.m. New Zoning Code hearing at the Webb Building room 4F6/4G2. You must sign in early to speak.

A section of the new zoning code zones parks as OS (open space) it also gives the mayor’s appointed park manager complete control over uses and development in the parks.

Thursday (19th):
1-4 p.m. New Zoning Code hearing at the Webb Building room 4F6/4G2. You must sign in early to speak.

A section of the new zoning code zones parks as OS (open space) it also give the mayor’s appointed park manager complete control over uses and development in the parks.

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