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MWWP MASTERMIND GROUP:  Monday, May 14th 8:30-9:30 am at  the Community Table. Meeting of neighborhood business owners to discuss ideas for business goals and growth. For more information, contact Sandi Segal at sandisegal@gmail.com .

OFA PROGRESSIVES MEETING: Tuesday, May 15th 9:30-11:30am at The Community Table .

FREE PRESENTATION: ONE SOLDIER’S HEART: Thursday, May 17th 8-9pm in cafe’.   A conversation on the emotional impact of war.  Presented by Ted Englemann, a veteran of the war in Viet Nam.  Ted embedded with American soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan to better understand the high rate of emotional wounds among our soldiers.  Community awareness can start acceptance and support of the men and women veterans reintegrating back into our lives.

LIVE MUSIC: HOWARD OSTROW  Sunday, May 20th 10-12 noon on the patio.  Howard has generously offered to play at Wash Perk most Sundays, from 10am-noon.  Please let us know what you think!

 THIS WEEK’s OFFER:

 Buy any SPRUCE CONFECTIONS  product and get a FREE MEDIUM COFFEE

with mention of this ad.  We just began carrying their products again!

Check out metroseen’s video of Spruce Confections:

COMING UP:

CAT FOOD COLLECTION DRIVE for The Rocky Mountain Feline Rescue: NEXT WEEK!!! MAY 20th-26th.  Bring in your donation and receive 50% off any MEDIUM BAR DRINK.  Thanks for your support; kitties count, too!  The RMFR will be having their benefit walk at Stapleton Central Park on Saturday, May 26th.

MEMORIAL DAY: Open until 2pm.

ART AUCTION TO BENEFIT the MS 150 and THE VENUS de MILES:  In the month of June, we will display and sell the art of  our generous artists and photographers that have each donated a piece of their work.Wash Perk’s goal is to raise $1000 for each cycling benefit.  The MS 150 is June 30th-July 1st; The Venus de Miles is August 26th and benefits The Green House Scholars.

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OFA PROGRESSIVES MEETING: Tuesday, May 1st 9:30-11:30am at The Community Table.

GRAVITY GATHERING: Tuesday, May 1st 6-8pm in the cafe’.

REAL COFFEE  THURSDAY WITH SANDI SEGAL: Thursday, May 3rd 5-7pm in the cafe’.

P.E.A.C.E. PROJECT AFRICA BENEFIT WALK:  Sunday, May 6th 9-11am start and set up on Wash Perk Patio.

***NEW PRODUCT: RUNA, bottled Guayusa Tea. Runa is similar to mate’, but with more caffeine and double the antioxidants.

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Happy Cinco de Mayo!!!

FURRY SCURRY WALK: Saturday, May 5th 9-noon at Washington Park. The Furry Scurry benefits the Denver Dumb Friends League.

SHARE OUR FUTURE AUCTION for The Washington Street Community Center: Saturday, May 5th 4-8pm at the WSCC.

VIDEO PROFILE:

The finished product from Mark Montalbano from Metroseen. This was a first for Metroseen, to shoot a video profile of a small business withOUT the owners. He’s done many profiles in Boulder and Denver, connecting consumers with an inside look at small local businesses. He did a great job in a short time. Such a great experience:

COMING UP

PRESENTATION: One Soldier’s Heart: The Emotional Impact of War :

Thursday, May 17th 8-9pm at Wash Perk.  Presented to create a community discussion about the emotional effects of war on soldiers and others by Ted Engelmann, a veteran of the war in Viet Nam.  Ted embedded with American soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan to better understand the high rate of emotional wounds among our soldiers.  Community awareness can start acceptance and support of the men and women veterans reintegrating back into our lives.

THIS WEEK: Street Sweeping!!!!! Pay attention to parking!

BURNING THROUGH PAGES BOOK DRIVE:  Wash Perk will be collecting books and donations in May and offering discounts in exchange for your support.

MEMORIAL DAY: May 28th, OPEN until 2pm.

Wash Perk was represented on the bike path today

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OFA PROGRESSIVES MEETING: Tuesday, April 24th 9:30-11:30am at Community Table.

ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS: Tuesday, April 24th 7-9pm in The Living Room. www.ewbdenver.org

BW4W By WOMEN FOR WOMEN: Tuesday, April 24th 6 – 7:30pm at The Community Table.  This is a business networking group.  For more information checkout http://BW4W.org

LIVE MUSIC: OSTROW AND MIMLITSCH: Friday, April 27th 4-6pm on the patio. Howard Ostrow and Paul Mimlitschplay creative instrumental guitar orientated music incorporating a unique blend of jazz, new age and ambient styles.

Howard Ostrow

COMING UP:

FURRY SCURRY WALK benefitting the Denver Dumb Friends League. Saturday, May 5th 9am-noon at Washington Park.

WSCC “Share our Future” Silent Auction: Saturday, May 5th 4-8pm at the Washington Street Community Center. 

P.E.A.C.E. Project Africa Benefit Walk:  Sunday, May 6th 9-11am.  Starts at Wash Perk.

Courtesy of our much loved Linda Boardman

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STUDY NIGHT MONDAY: Monday, April 16th 5-8pm in cafe’. Study appropriate music with periodic dance breaks.  Managed by our baristas on shift.

CLOSE EARLY FOR STAFF MEETING: Tuesday, April 17th, CLOSE AT 6PM.  As always, we apologize for the inconvenience, but we sure treasure our meeting nights!

New at the Perk

TURTLE MOCHA FREEZE:  vegan, caffeinated, frozen and tastey!  Created in house, replacing our frozen fruit granita drink. Same price.  Come by and ask for a sample any time.

P.E.A.C.E PROJECT: new non-profit retail items are available at Wash Perk.  As with all of our non-Wash Perk retail,  100% sales go to the respective non-profit.  PEACE PROJECT, a locally started group with a global vision, connects an education mission in Eastern Africa with their students here in Denver, largely from Eastern Africa.

Erica, Sharon, Amy, James and Jason make it happen smoothly!

Yay! Finally got our old clunker replaced and it will make all the difference for our staff and for the heat level back bar! Thanks for everyone’s help, especially JAMES and JASON that did the heavy lifting in and out with the delivery guys.

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MWWP MASTERMIND GROUP:  Monday, April 9th 7:30-8:30am at  the Community Table. Meeting of neighborhood business owners to discuss ideas for business goals and growth. For more information, contact Sandi Segal at sandisegal@gmail.com .

STUDY NIGHT MONDAY:  Monday, April 9th 5-8pm in the cafe. Study appropriate music with periodic dance breaks.  Managed by our baristas on shift.

OFA PROGRESSIVES GROUP:  Tuesday, April 10th 9:30-11:30am at the Community Table.

STEELE ELEMENTARY ART RECEPTION:  Wednesday, April 11th 6-7:30pm in The Living Room.

LESBIAN BOOK CLUB: Thursday, April 12th 7-9pm in The Living Room. Contact Brenda Kane at boulderwoman@gmail.com  for more information.

Arabella and Ivy McClure protecting our bike procession last week.

Tax Day is Here Again!

Ask for your TAX DAY DISCOUNT of 15% next Sunday, the 15th.  We try to add a bonus on a day that can be a burden.  ALL CPA’s get a FREE DRINK on this day, because we’re so glad you are willing to do the job you do!

Thank you all, again, for another year and a wonderful celebration.  The photos from EDWIN DEMAFILES will be ready by Tuesday, and I will post link or information on Facebook.  Everyone was so very patient with the unseasonable heat!   Debbi and I and all of our family at the Perk appreciate your continued support.  Additional thanks and loads of gratitude to our VOLUNTEER CROSSING GUARDS, our Easter Bunny, SANDI SEGAL (MWWP, organized all of our food), MOLLY KAUFMANN (entertainment), LEAH, KATE and MEKENZIE for handling the morning shift, and to our manager, SHARON HEALY for organizing and preparing so much through the weeks so we could be ready.   It takes a village to raise a coffee shop.  We got a good one.

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STUDY NIGHT MONDAY: Monday, April 2nd 5-8pm in the cafe.

OFA PROGRESSIVES DISCUSSION:  Tuesday, April 3rd 9:30-11:30am at the Community Table.

GRAVITY GATHERING: Tuesday, April 3rd 7-9pm in the Living Room.

REAL COFFEE THURSDAYS with Sandi Segal: Thursday, April 5th 5-7pm in cafe. From Sandi “Real Coffee Thursday is your opportunity to come talk with me and/or my special guest “presenter” about anything real estate (Or, for that matter your dreams, goals, questions about life – I am getting wiser by the minute, you know! “

Thanks also to our generous and supportive landlord, JANICE McCLURE! Teri, Janice and Debbi

WASH PERK’S 4th Birthday is coming up on  Sunday, April 1st!!!  We will of course have our annual celebration, Park to Perk Bunny and Bike Ride (kiddos join us, the Perkolator and the Easter Bunny first for a small egg hunt, then for a short bike ride from Wash Park to our shop), Live Music, Snacks, Prizes, Photos with Bunny and whatever else we can dream up. Festivities will go from 10am-3pm. See schedule below.

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STUDY NIGHT: Monday, March 26th 5-8pm in cafe’.  Study appropriate music with periodic dance breaks.  Managed by our baristas on shift. Might still be quiet since some of you are on break!

ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS:  Tuesday, March 27th 7-9pm in The Living Room. This cohort of EWB Denver’s goal is to better the living conditions in Malingua Pamba through drinkable water, irrigation fro crops and erosion control. Come to our program meetings to get involved with this effort! Contact Chris Kurtz at chrispkurtz@gmail.com  for more information.

BW4W (BY WOMEN FOR WOMEN) NETWORKING: Wednesday, March 28th 6-7:30pm in The Living Room.  BW4W  was established to help women entrepreneurs become more successful, and stay in business, a profitable business, longer.

APRIL 1st SCHEDULE:

10:30am mini pastries and hot cocoa at Wash Park West Flower Gardens at Exposition and Downing Sts.

11am: Mini Egg Hunt with prize coupons/candy inside

11:15am: Group Bike Photo

11:30 am: Child friendly bike procession with the Easter Bunny and Perkolator from Park to Perk, guided by our fierce crossing guards (10 volunteers)

12pm: Prize distribution, snacks, entertainment by Molly Kaufmann

12:30-1:30pm: Photos with Easter Bunny

2pm: Blessing by Reverend Catherine Volland, our dear friend who happens to be an Episcopal minister.

3pm: ya’ all will have to start paying for stuff! Party is over:)

THROUGH THE END OF THIS WEEK:  We will invite customers with each transaction to log a vote for one of eight non-profits to be the recipient of our birthday donation.  Our staff and I chose these local organizations based on our mutual relationship and the fact they that each are in alignment with Wash Perk’s values of Community, Caring and Sustainability.  Wash Perk will donate her proceeds on April 1st, our staff will donate their tips, and we will also include the money raised from this month’s hockey stick auction (thank you, Bear and Colorado Avalanche). On Sunday we will sell raffle tickets for Wash Perk stuff to be given out every 30 minutes from 12:30 – 3pm.

Remaining organizations will each benefit from a future Hockey Stick Auction.  The wonderful organizations included are: WSCC Washington Street Community Center, FANS Friends and Neighbors of Washington Park, VOC Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado, Hinote’s Heroes, The Gathering Place, Mission Wear, A Little Help (formerly Wash Park Cares), ReVision

Tally Board for Non-Profits

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STUDY NIGHT MONDAY:  Monday, March 19th 5-8pm in cafe’.  Study appropriate music with periodic dance breaks.  Managed by our baristas on shift. Might be quiet since a lot of you already started break!

OFA PROGRESSIVES MEETING: Tuesday, March 20th 9:30-11:30am at the Community Table.

STAFF MEETING: CLOSE AT 6PM: Tuesday, March 20th.  Our monthly staff We apologize for any inconvenience.

Babes Around Denver SWISH Ticket Pick Up:  Saturday, March 24th 10am-12pm. Dede Frain will be set up at a table for pre-ordered ticket pick up for SWISH WEEKEND and The Women’s National Basketball Championship.

PRIVATE NEIGHBOR POTLUCK: CLOSE AT 5:30pm:  Saturday, March 24th 6-8pm.  Evan Leonard and neighbors/children will try our space to see if conducive for future, more open neighbor potlucks.  They are all regular supporters of shop and we hope it provides space for supporting neighborhood network

COMING UP

WASH PERK’S 4th Birthday is coming up on  Sunday, April 1st!!!  We will of course have our annual celebration, Park to Perk Bunny and Bike Ride (kiddos join us, the Perkolator and the Easter Bunny first for a small egg hunt, then for a short bike ride from Wash Park to our shop), Live Music, Snacks, Prizes, Photos with Bunny and whatever else we can dream up. Festivities will go from 10am-3pm.

THROUGH THE MONTH OF MARCH:  We will invite customers with each transaction to log a vote for one of eight non-profits to be the recipient of our birthday donation.  Our staff and I chose these local organizations based on our mutual relationship and the fact they that each are in alignment with Wash Perk’s values of Community, Caring and Sustainability.  Wash Perk will donate her proceeds on April 1st, our staff will donate their tips, and we will also include the money raised from this month’s hockey stick auction (thank you, Bear and Colorado Avalanche).

Remaining organizations will each benefit from a future Hockey Stick Auction.  The wonderful organizations included are: WSCC Washington Street Community Center, FANS Friends and Neighbors of Washington Park, VOC Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado, Hinote’s Heroes, The Gathering Place, Mission Wear, A Little Help (formerly Wash Park Cares), ReVision

Our resident Leprechaun, Andrea

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MWWP MASTERMIND GROUP: Monday, March 12th 7:30-8:30am at  the Community Table. Meeting of neighborhood business owners to discuss ideas for business goals and growth.

STUDY NIGHT MONDAY: Monday, March 12th 5-8pm in cafe’.  Study appropriate music with periodic dance breaks.  Managed by our baristas on shift.

OFA PROGRESSIVES MEETING: Tuesday, March 13th 9:30-11:30am at the Community Table.

COMING UP

WASH PERK’S 4th Birthday is coming up on  Sunday, April 1st!!!  We will of course have our annual celebration, Park to Perk Bunny and Bike Ride (kiddos join us, the Perkolator and the Easter Bunny first for a small egg hunt, then for a short bike ride from Wash Park to our shop), Live Music, Snacks, Prizes, Photos with Bunny and whatever else we can dream up. Festivities will go from 10am-3pm.

THROUGH THE MONTH OF MARCH:  We will invite customers with each transaction to log a vote for one of eight non-profits to be the recipient of our birthday donation.  Our staff and I chose these local organizations based on our mutual relationship and the fact they that each are in alignment with Wash Perk’s values of Community, Caring and Sustainability.  Wash Perk will donate her proceeds on April 1st, our staff will donate their tips, and we will also include the money raised from this month’s hockey stick auction (thank you, Bear and Colorado Avalanche).

Remaining organizations will each benefit from a future Hockey Stick Auction.  The wonderful organizations included are:

WSCC Washington Street Community Center

FANS Friends and Neighbors of Washington Park

VOC Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado

Hinote’s Heroes

The Gathering Place

Mission Wear

A Little Help (formerly Wash Park Cares)

ReVision

Merle finds a friend

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STUDY NIGHT: Monday, February 27th 5-8pm throughout cafe.  Organized by our staff, offering study music and breaks each hour, coffee/pastry special. Every Monday through school year.

ORGANIZING FOR AMERICA: Tuesday, February 28th 9:30-11:30am at Community Table.  This lively crew meets weekly to debate and strategize.

REAL COFFEE  THURSDAY WITH SANDI SEGAL:  Thursday, March 1st 5-7pm in main cafe.  Join Sandi  and possibly a guest speaker for a cup o joe and good discussion.  Sandi is a realtor, neighbor and President of Merchants of West Wash Park.

MARCH ARTIST OF THE MONTH: NADIA SPERRY

Her featured collection of acrylic, pencil, and ink includes an eclectic combination of bold, vibrant colors and subtly detailed contemporary designs with a focus on nature.

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B-Cycle Proposal Meeting: Monday, February 27th 6pm at VOC in the Dos Chappell Bathhouse, 600 S. Marion Pkwy:  proposal by Denver Parks and Recreation and Denver Bike Sharing to put B cycle stations at Marion Parkway and Virginia  and in the Hungarian Freedom Park.

COMING UP

WASH PERK’S 4th Birthday is coming up on  Sunday, April 1st!!!  We will of course have our annual celebration, Park to Perk Bunny and Bike Ride (kiddos join us, the Perkolator and the Easter Bunny first for a small egg hunt, then for a short bike ride from Wash Park to our shop), Live Music, Snacks, Prizes, Photos with Bunny and whatever else we can dream up. Festivities will go from 10am-3pm.

STARTING MARCH 1st:  We will invite customers with each transaction to log a vote for one of eight non-profits to be the recipient of our birthday donation.  Our staff and I chose these local organizations based on our mutual relationship and the fact they that each are in alignment with Wash Perk’s values of Community, Caring and Sustainability.  Wash Perk will donate her proceeds on April 1st, our staff will donate their tips, and we will also include the money raised from this month’s hockey stick auction (thank you, Bear and Colorado Avalanche).

Remaining organizations will each benefit from a future Hockey Stick Auction.  The wonderful organizations included are:

WSCC Washington Street Community Center

FANS Friends and Neighbors of Washington Park

VOC Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado

Hinote’s Heroes

The Gathering Place

Mission Wear

A Little Help (formerly Wash Park Cares)

ReVision