Monthly Archive for January, 2011

January 30th-February 6th, 2011

Published on January 30, 2011 in Coffee, Community, Events, Friends, Staff and Uncategorized. 0 Comments

At the Perk:

SIMPLY COFFEE: Thursday, Feb. 3rd, 9-10 am at the Big Table.  Anyone welcome to join in conversation.

KELLY O has a birthday! Wednesday, Feb. 2nd….. all day, and all week really.  Kel loves her birthday.  If you see her this week, or anytime in February, feel free to say Happy Birthday and it will make her day.


This Month’s Artist: Jane Ann Rogers

Check out our Artist’s Profile tab and come see Jane’s colorful and eclectic work.

 

COFFEE BIKE UPDATE: Please check our Facebook notes to hear more if you are interested.

SUPER BOWL SUNDAY next week!  Everyone enjoy!

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January 24th- 30th

Published on January 23, 2011 in Community, Events and Promotions. 0 Comments

AT THE PERK THIS WEEK:

Engineers Without Borders: Tuesday, January 25th, 7-9pm in The Living Room.

For more information about meetings, how to contribute, support or join, checkout  www.ewbdenver.org


Wash Perk Trail Runners Group: Sunday, January 30th, 8-11am.

Meet Kristen Adams from GROW and fellow runners, walkers, hikers at Wash Perk at 8am.

We’ll carpool to trail and head out at 8:30, to return to shop by 11 am.  This is Week 1 of 8.

Heart Intelligence, an Introduction: Sunday, January 30th, 7pm in The Living Room.

Learn how Heart Intelligence can manifest your soul’s desires while bringing joy to your everyday life.

This will be an introduction and Dennis Rodriguez will be planning a full 8 week course beginning in February.

AROUND THE HOOD:

Merchants of West Washington Park General Membership Meeting


Wednesday, January 26th, 6:30 pm.

Grant Avenue Community Center and Sacred Place, 216 S. Grant St., the southeast corner of Cedar and Grant.  Come and join or just find out about MWWP Association.

To learn more, contact Sandi Segal at sandisegal@yourcastle.org or checkout shopwestwashpark.com



NEW AT PERK:

HAPPY HOUR! M-F, 6-7pm stop by and get a $2 Latte

High Country Kombucha Tea: We will begin selling this high demand beverage this week.  $3.30

Simple Sugar Savory: Savory muffins and scones now available in afternoons, including Cheddar Jalapeno, Rosemary Dill and Parmesan Chive.

Mention this notice this week and receive a FREE Simple Sugar Savory item with purchase of any drink. expires Jan 30th. Limit one per person. Please don’t combine with any other discount.


We’re excited to announce that we’re working with Craig Williams II of Infinite Future, LLC to expand our already substantial “green” footprint!  Craig is working to help us with solar power possibilities, water collection, our HVAC issues and solutions for our south-facing windows.  To learn more about Craig ,his work and  to contact him with any questions or suggestions, go to: www.infinitefuture.com

As always, we’ll keep everyone informed as we learn more!











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January 17th-23rd

Published on January 16, 2011 in Promotions. 0 Comments

Art Opening and Sampling Night a fun success:

Just wanted to add a photo since I didn’t have one last week!  No planned events at shop this week.

Reminders:

Now carrying Udi’s sandwiches, salads, hummus plate, fruit and cheese plate, breakfast parfait, oatmeal and granola.

Living Room space can be reserved for groups of 10 customers or more.  Just email teri@washperk.com for more information.

It’s finally official: we got our new Certificate of Occupancy!  Yay!   have a great week!



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January 10th-16th

Published on January 9, 2011 in Community, Events, Friends, Music, Park, Promotions and Staff. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , .

Our Staff Art Opening


Our first evening event was a wonderful success!  Thanks to our staff for sharing themselves on the art wall, to Mike Castorino for organizing and photographing the event, to Simple Sugar Bakery and Udi’s for providing great samples and to Mark and Barb Allen for the great entertainment. Thank you all!

Events at Perk this week:

The Denver Lesbian Book Club: Thursday, Jan. 13th, 7-9pm.  Melissa and crew will meet in Living Room area at Wash Perk. LIVE MUSIC: MYRANDA WHITESIDES, Saturday, Jan. 15th, 11am-1pm at Wash Perk.





NOW CARRYING UDI’s Sandwiches and salads!!!  At your request, we will trial some expanded food options.


AROUND THE HOOD

Friends and Neighbors of Washington Park Meeting: Wednesday, Jan. 12th, 6-7pm at the Dos Chapell Boathouse.

Speaker: Betty Cahill, master gardener and instructor at theBotanical Gardens and local Garden Clubs



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Week of January 3rd-January 9th

Published on January 2, 2011 in Community, Events, Friends, Music, Promotions and Staff. 0 Comments

Congratulations, SALLY JENKINS, winner of the 4th and final Wash Perk Logo Art Design Contest!

Sally is also the creative soul that painted the design around the bar edges, free hand!  She painted the colorful rugs that used to be on shop floor (and she will do those again!), and we’ve asked her to paint a tree on our wall near the Children’s Space.

Engineers Without Borders Meeting:

Wednesday, January 5th, 7pm-9pm, at Wash Perk, in comfy space :lol:

Simply Coffee Meeting:

Thursday, January 6th, 9am-10am, at Wash Perk, big table

Staff Art Opening/Desert Sampling:

Friday, January 7th, 6pm-8pm, at Wash Perk.  Come listen to live performance by Mark Allen, mingle with our artists (our beloved staff), and sample new desert options by SIMPLE SUGAR for our evening hours.

New Year, New Hours, more space… began yesterday:

Sat/Sun 7am-6pm

M-F 6am-8pm

On a personal note….

Debbi and I celebrated our 11th Anniversary yesterday, on 1-1-11.  Pretty wonderful for us, and perfect timing for a great celebration.

I want to extend many thanks again to all of you wonderful helpers who so quickly came to contribute in these two weeks to make  a fast transition in to the new space.  I especially want to say thank you to JASON “BEAR” BERRETT, LENNIE HIGGINS, ANDY DUPREE and SUSAN LUX for your overtime and assistance beyond the call of duty.   And, thank you Debbi, for the long hours you put in with me and tolerated without me!


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