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

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!

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.

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

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.

Nov. 9- 15th

Published on November 8, 2009 in Uncategorized. 0 Comments

EVENTS AROUND WASH PERK:

**Please remember to shop at On a Lark to help Janice make room for us!! Help her help us, we all appreciate it.

EVENTS AROUND WASH PARK:

FALL LEAF DROP (This is the last Sunday!)

Sun, November 15, 10am – 4pm at Southeast – South High School (Louisiana Ave. & Franklin St.)

It’s time once again to rake up and recycle the leaves in your yard and help make sure that they are turned into compost! On the first three Sundays in November (Nov. 1, 8 & 15), residents may drop off an unlimited amount of leaves at five Leaf Drop locations. LeafDrop is brought to you by Denver Recycles, a program of Solid Waste Management/Denver Pubic Works. Removing yard debris, such as leaves, from our waste stream is important in reducing our impact on global warming and the environment. Consider recycling your leaves by digging them into your garden, composting them at home or using a lawn mower to mulch small amounts into your grass. Using your fallen leaves in this manner can help you create a healthy lawn or garden! Remember to never sweep your leaves into the street. This clogs up storm sewers and street sweeper vehicles.

A wonderful writeup

Published on November 2, 2009 in Community and Friends. 0 Comments

The wonderful Kirk Hartshorn wrote about us on his blog West Wash Park Living. Head  on over to read about us and all the other wonderful aspects of our community that get highlighted.

Thanks Kirk!

November 2nd – 8th

Published on November 1, 2009 in Community, Events, Park and Perk Pups. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

Events At Wash Perk

Phenomenal Female Professionals

Tue, November 3, 6:30pm – 9:00pm at Wash Perk

Are you a Phenomenal Female Professional? Do you know what it is to be a Woman constantly looking for balance in her work and life with a combination of style, grace, and power? Are you ready to explore and expand upon your Phenomenal Womanhood? If you answered YES to any of these questions, you are invited to join other phenomenal women for the FREE Phenomenal Female Professional Workshop! Bring your friends! Come with an open heart and a willingness to shine and be inspired as we discover the expanses of your phenomenal self. Note: A special gift will be given to all who attend! Please RSVP to Coach Hoath at jan@expeditiousconsulting.com

Not For Sale

Wed, November 4, 7pm – 9pm at Wash Perk

Committee meeting for Human Trafficking Task Force

Events Around Wash Park

WWPNA Board Meeting
Tue, November 3, 6:30pm – 8:30pm at WSCC

The November meeting of the WWPNA Board and officers is open to the public. The meeting will be held at the Washington Street Community Center, 809 South Washington. Please note that Board meetings are typically held on the first Tuesday of the month.

Washington/Emerson Two Way Reversion Meeting

Thu, November 5, 6:30pm – 8:00pm at Epiphany Lutheran Church, Ohio and Corona

Since the last public meeting on this Councilman Nevitt and the West Washington Park Neighborhood Association have been negotiating with Denver Public Works. These negotiations have come to fruition, at long last. Public Works has committed to making substantial changes to these streets to mitigate non-neighborhood traffic, and will perform a final evaluation in 5 years for complete reversion to two-way. The details are a bit long for an email thread, but there is significant progress (and in my opinion, there is light at the end of the tunnel). During this meeting I will present the details of the plan, and facilitate a discussion with you, the impacted neighbors. The Manger of Traffic, Brian Mitchell, will be in attendance to answer questions, along with Councilman Nevitt, who has been integral to obtaining this agreement. I hope you are able to attend, and feel free to pass this along to others who live on Washington and Emerson so they may attend as well.

Perk Pups Soccer

Sat, November 7, 10am – 11am in Wash Park, grassy area behind Dos Chappelle Bathouse

2T soccer…. loosely coached and ready to have fun! Contact Joe Lindwall at http://www.desktopcookbook.com/perkpups/ or just show up for more information. Jerseys provided by Wash Perk.

Attic to Basement Sale at WSCC

Sat, November 7th, 9am-4pm

The semi-annual Attic-to-Basement Garage Sale is set for Saturday, November 7
at the Washington Street Community Center. The sale will run from 9 a.m. to 4
p.m. at 809 S. Washington Street at Ohio. All proceeds go to WSCC.

Volunteers are needed for the days prior to the sale starting on Wednesday,
November 4, to help set up. (This is a great way to get a sneak peek at what
will be available for sale!) Volunteers are also needed to help after the
sale. (This is a great way to walk away with anything left unsold!)

Any amount of time you have to volunteer will be very much appreciated.
Please contact Jane Craft at 303-733-4643, or stop by WSCC to sign up.

FALL LEAF DROP

Sun, November 8, 10am – 4pm Southeast – South High School (Louisiana Ave. & Franklin St.)

It’s time once again to rake up and recycle the leaves in your yard and help make sure that they are turned into compost! On the first three Sundays in November (Nov. 1, 8 & 15), residents may drop off an unlimited amount of leaves at five Leaf Drop locations. LeafDrop is brought to you by Denver Recycles, a program of Solid Waste Management/Denver Pubic Works. Removing yard debris, such as leaves, from our waste stream is important in reducing our impact on global warming and the environment. Consider recycling your leaves by digging them into your garden, composting them at home or using a lawn mower to mulch small amounts into your grass. Using your fallen leaves in this manner can help you create a healthy lawn or garden! Remember to never sweep your leaves into the street. This clogs up storm sewers and street sweeper vehicles.

Children’s Hospital Race for Fetal Hope

Sun, November 8, 10am – 12pm in Washington Park

Event Web site: http://www.fetalhope.org/page.php?id=65 Online Registration URL http://www.raceforfetalhope.org

Come to one of Denver’s top events. The Children’s Hospital Race for Fetal Hope has everything from the wonderful and fast 5K Run/Walk, Kids Fun Run, Kids Festival and one of the largest Sponsor Expos. This event has something for everyone and is a great way to spend the day with your family. Go to the event website for information on registration.

Halloween Pics!  Thanks Everyone!