Monthly Archive for September, 2011

September 26th – October 2nd, 2011

The gardens by Grasmere Lake, Washington Park

 AT THE PERK

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL MEETING: Sunday, October 2nd 2-4pm at Wash Perk Community Table.

 HAPPY FALL!!!!  PUMPKIN SPICED LATTES now available :lol:

Welcome to our newest barista, Lucas Ballek!

 

AROUND THE PERK

RACE for THE CURE : Sunday, October 2nd at the Pepsi Center.

SILVER STRIDE 5K: Sunday, October 2nd 10-3pm at Washington Park.

September 19th – September 25th, 2011

Outside the Boulder Library

 

AT THE PERK:

SOON TO BEGIN:  Study Night Mondays, 5-8pm.  Kate, Amber and MK are coordinating this weekly plan so you students can come enjoy an evening of low key music, with hourly brief interruptions of upbeat dance music to get you up for a stretch break 8-).  There will be special offers for study night participants.

**** Now serving ALMOND MILK as another non-dairy milk alternative****

We are just beginning to charge extra for milk alternatives, as ALL options have gone up in cost over the course of the year.  SOY: $0.35 additional; RICE/ALMOND: $0.50 additional.

 PERK PUPS SOCCER:  continues with weekly Saturday practices, 10-11am in big field near Ohio/Downing Sts.

AROUND THE PERK:

WASHINGTON PARK DIAGONAL PLANNING: Tuesday, September 20th 5:30-7:30pm at St. John’s Lutheran Church, in First Floor Community Room. this meeting is to discuss preliminary concepts based on comments from previous meeting and input from commuinty.  As always, we thank FANS for being so inclusive of community participation and to Parks and Rec for providing a forum.

 

 


September 12th – September 18th, 2011

Picture Kelly O took in Italy. Our espresso blend from Kaladi Coffee is named after this town.

 AT THE PERK:

CLOSE EARLY on Monday, Sept. 12th at 6pm for Staff Meeting.  As always, we apologize for inconvenience.

BW4W NETWORKING EVENT on Wednesday, September 14th 6-8pm in Wash Perk Living Room. By Women For Women is a community of women entrepreneurs.

WASHINGTON PARK CARES will be at shop on Saturday/Sunday, September 17th/18th 9am-1pm and available to discuss with peeps their mission in our community to help our seniors maintain independence.  They are a young non-profit and eager to grow support.  Their 3rd annual Fall Fundraiser is Sunday, Sept. 18th at Max Gill and Grill. 

PERK PUPS SOCCER practice on Saturday, September 17th at 10am in big field near Ohio and Downing.  They just can’t get any cuter than this.

 

AROUND THE PERK:

FANS Meeting: Tuesday, September 13th 5:30-6:45 at St, John’s Lutheran Church.  This will be the FINAL PUBLIC MEETING to discuss the plan for Wash Park’s south entrance, near Louisiana and Gilpin. Check out FANS website or our Google Calendar for more information.

 

Delayed posting

Sorry for delay on this week’s posting.  Not sure why it didn’t come through on Sunday, but thanks for making me aware :oops:

September 5th – September 11th, 2011

AT THE PERK

LABOR DAY! Hours: 7am-3pm. Labor Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the first Monday in September  that celebrates the economic and social contributions of workers. Yay! Laborers on every level.  We need everyone’s contribution, that’s for sure!

THE PERKOLATOR will be at South High bright and early on Labor Day to support volunteers and early finishers at the Aetna Park to Park 10K to benefit pancreatic cancer.  BLUEPOINT BAKERY has once again, generously provided mini pastries at no charge for Wash Perk to distribute.  They have been repeatedly supportive of so many Wash Perk fundraisers and events to which we donate.

LESBIAN BOOK CLUB: Thursday, September 8th 7-9pm in the Living Room. Check our calendar for more information. 

MAME’S BURRITOS has NEW LUNCH BURRITO FLAVORS:  Spinach/Swiss, Chipotle Beef/Potato, and Cilantro Pesto.  They are FANTASTIC and flavorful.  This week only, if you mention this posting through Friday, Sept 9th, get a

**FREE BAR DRINK with a Mame’s LUNCH BURRITO PURCHASE**

AROUND THE PERK

PERK PUPS 2011 SEASON BEGINS!!  Saturday, Sept. 10th at 10 am in the field near Ohio and Downing.  Look for the WASH PERK banner if you want to go watch.  It is a sight to see!  This is the Perk Pups 3rd season, led by Coach Joe Lindwall and there are a total of 30 Pups and Puppies this year.  What fun!

PERK PUPS 2010 Team

 

WELCOME back, KELLY O’LAUGHLIN!!! This is Kell’s first week back from Italy.  She will return to Italy to tour with a theater company in January.  We are lucky to have her for a few months again and she feels lucky to be back with all of us.  Who could ask for more??  Appreciation abounds!