Monthly Archive for April, 2010

April 26 – May 2

Published on April 25, 2010 in Uncategorized. 0 Comments

EVENTS AT WASH PERK

Tue, April 27, 7:00pm – 8:30pm at Wash Perk


Ice Cream Alchemy arrives :)

Wednesday, Apr 28, 2010 at Wash Perk
It’s HERE!!!!! Our half pint containers of Ice Cream Alchemy Ice Cream and Sorbet. Come on in and ask for a taste! Enjoy a container here or take it home.


Wed, April 28, 6:30pm – 8:00pm at Wash Perk

Urban Skye


Urban Skye is a network of small communities joined in a common quest for friendship, for personal meaning, and for spiritual exploration. We seek to help revitalize the urban soul by: Pursuing Beauty: through film discussions, book salons, expressive writing groups, art and design gatherings, and other cultural opportunities, Urban Skye seeks to activate and nourish imagination among friends. Learning Grace: by exploring ancient spiritual practices, Urban Skye provides room for fellow travelers to seek, ask questions, discuss and ponder practical applications of wisdom in our everyday lives. Sharing Burdens: by serving the city of Denver by participating in a wide variety of service projects, Urban Skye offers opportunities to experience the delight of giving to others in meaningful ways. website: www.urbanskye.org

LIVE MUSIC: Owen Kortz

Sat, May 1, 8am – 10am
Wash Perk (map)
Classical Guitarist,instructor and neighbor, Owen Kortz will grace our ears with his beautiful music. http://www.myspace.com/owenkortz


Relay For Life

WASH PERK TEAM for Relay for Life to benefit The Amercian Cancer Society.

We will have a sign up sheet at Perk, we’ll do several fundraisers in next couple of months; raising funds should not be a concern; we just want peeps on our team. WP will provide Team Hats. The Relay if Friday July 23rd into the morning of the 24th at South High School. We’ll set up a tent, hang out, take turns on track, and of course provide great coffee:) for more info: www.washparkrelay.com

Please go to the website to sign up to be on our team, Wash Perk Peeps.

See our Facebook Note for information about the Washington Park Relay Garage Sale!

We will be donating all convenience coffee on Friday to our efforts for Relay for Life.


Around Washington Park

Sat, May 1, 9am – 12pm in Washington Park

Furry Scurry

Please join us for this two-mile walk for animals in Washington Park at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 1, benefiting the Dumb Friends League. This fundraiser helps us care for more than 25,000 homeless pets every year and provide valuable services to our community.
REGISTRATION TIMES: Day-of registration will begin at 7 a.m. Walk will commence at 9 a.m.
EVENT FESTIVITIES: Enjoy refreshments and demonstrations before, during and after the walk. Shop the Flealess Market for pet-friendly merchandise and services offered by more than 100 vendors. Enter our Pet/Person Look-alike, Best Pet Kisser, Best Tail Wagger and Best Trick contests beginning at 9:45 a.m.
LOCATION: Washington Park 1000 S. Downing St. Denver, CO 80209
REGISTRATION FEE: $50

COMING UP!

May 15th will be the start of our monthly sidewalk sale! Want to sell your stuff??  Interested vendors should contact Teri (Wash Perk) or Ivy (On a Lark).  If you want to be a vendor get in touch soon. May 15th will be here before we know it. And just FYI, We will set up for the sidewalk sale on our patio and along the South side of the building.

ART CONTEST!!

This round is for ages 8-11. Entries will be taken until June 15th.



















STREET SWEEPING:

Do you ever forget what days have restricted parking for street sweeping? Well, thanks to our  friend Josh we are able to provide you with a link to a website where you can sign up to receive a text message the night before, or morning of, street cleaning in your area:
http://textvsticket.com/sweep/index.jsp

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Welcome back, B!

Published on April 24, 2010 in Staff. 0 Comments Tags: .

You may have noticed a familiar face around here the past couple of weeks, and as is her style, she just quietly and competently slipped back in.  Bethany left the Perk to pursue her passion for graphic design around 10 months ago.  She’s come to a place where she’s ready to “mix it up” again.   She is a very skilled barista and lovely person and we are so happy she will be with us part-time and continue with part time graphic design work.  Anyone need a consultant? :-P

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Happy EARTH Day!

Published on April 21, 2010 in Community, Events and Uncategorized. 0 Comments


At Wash Perk we are asking ALL customers on Thursday to use travel or ceramic mugs to receive 22% off all beverages.  Thank you!


DENVER B-CYCLE KICK-OFF EVENT

Earth Day, Thursday, April 22 – Civic Center Park


You’ve seen B-stations popping up throughout the City. You’ve heard the buzz…

On April 22, celebrate with hundreds of fellow bicycle supporters & be part of the launch of the nation’s first large-scale citywide bike sharing system.


8:30AM – Press Conference at Webb Municipal Building

9AM – Special Music Celebration at Civic Center Park

Mayor Hickenlooper & Jonny 5 of the Flobots

Music from DJ Cavem & the Serafin Sanchez Jazz Quintet

(free and open to the public)

9:45AM – Bike Parade around Civic Center Park led by Mayor John Hickenlooper

(all bicyclists welcome to join!)

NOON – Denver B-cycle System Turned On and Fully Operational!



Denver B-cycle members can pick up a B-cycle from any of the conveniently located B-stations and drop it off at any other B-station. It’s an affordable, clean and fun way to get around town that’s good for your health, your pocket, and your environment. Visithttp://denver.bcycle.com for more information!

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Good Luck, K and K

Published on April 20, 2010 in Staff. 0 Comments

Both Kelsey and Kendra will no longer be here at the shop.  At least for now :-(  Kendra may return in July; we wish her well as she finishes up some important things in her life.  Kelsey will hopefully love her next job, closer to her home, as much as she has loved being here.  We appreciate all that you both brought to the shop and to our community.  We never say goodbye, just good luck….. and thank you for your service and contributions :-D

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April 19 – 25th

Published on April 18, 2010 in Coffee, Community, Events, Music, Staff and Uncategorized. 0 Comments

HEY Fans of Wash Park!!

The Washington Park Tree Guides are at shop now, $7.55, all proceeds go to FANS and care of Wash Park

Inside the guide you’ll find: Information and Identification of trees with leaf drawings, a self guided tour with maps of the various tree species scattered throughout Washington Park, Q & A about trees, and more.

Proceeds from the tree guide book sale will go towards reprinting and purchase of
additional trees for the park.


EVENTS AT WASH PERK

Mon, April 19, 7:00pm – 8:30pm

EWB Equador Meeting


will be at Wash Perk for this meeting.


Thursday, Apr 22, 2010
EARTH DAY!!
The planet

At Wash Perk we will not use any paper cups if we can avoid it. PLEASE bring in your travel mug. :)
We’ll plan to plant our garden this morning. Thank you to all of the people doing such good work for our environment and our world!

LIVE MUSIC: Owen Kortz

Sat, April 24, 9am – 11am at Wash Perk
Classical Guitarist,instructor and neighbor, Owen Kortz will grace our ears with his beautiful music.
http://www.myspace.com/owenkortz

Get Involved for Earth Day!!

Planning this year’s garden?  Looking to purchase some unique heirloom seedlings and support a great cause while you’re at it?  Come on out to The GrowHaus Earth Day Seedling sale and OpenHaus!  The GrowHaus is a new indoor farm, marketplace and educational center in Denver’s Elyria-Swansea neighborhood. Our goal is to provide healthy, affordable food for the surrounding community and raise awareness about issues of food justice and sustainability. 
On April 24th, in honor of Earth Day, The GrowHaus will be opening its doors and selling a unique variety of seedling starts, from heirloom tomatoes grown by Denver Tomato Farm, to all varieties of vegetable starts planted by youth from The Dandelion Project, EKAR CSA, and more.  The day will also feature tours of The GrowHaus and workshops on vermicomposting and aquaponics. 
Support local agriculture, support your garden and support the Earth! 
The GrowHaus Earth Day OpenHaus and Seedling Sale 
April 24th, 11:30a-3:30p
4751 York St, Denver, CO 80216
for more information contact Coby Gould at coby@thegrowhaus.com

The GrowHaus, in collaboration with Groundwork Denver, will also be canvasing the Swansea neighborhood on April 24th to provide free energy audits to neighbors.  If you are interested in volunteering or learning more please contact Coby for more information.


Relay For Life

WASH PERK TEAM for Relay for Life to benefit The Amercian Cancer Society.

We will have a sign up sheet at Perk, we’ll do several fundraisers in next couple of months; raising funds should not be a concern; we just want peeps on our team. WP will provide Team Hats. The Relay if Friday July 23rd into the morning of the 24th at South High School. We’ll set up a tent, hang out, take turns on track, and of course provide great coffee:) for more info: www.washparkrelay.com

Please go to the website to sign up to be on our team, Wash Perk Peeps.



See our Facebook Note for information about the Washington Park Relay Garage Sale!

An Announcement from Teri & Ivy:

May 15th will be the start of our monthly sidewalk sale! Want to sell your stuff??  Interested vendors should contact Teri (Wash Perk) or Ivy (On a Lark).  If you want to be a vendor get in touch soon. May 15th will be here before we know it. And just FYI, We will set up for the sidewalk sale on our patio and along the South side of the building.

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