Thank you all for the generosity leading up to this event.  Wash Perk is proud to support the ACS, as it helps so many people with cancer as well as their families on many levels. As a former oncology nurse, I witnessed the good that the ACS can do, from research to wigs, to massages and referrals.  The Relay for Life is this Friday, July 23rd. Please join come visit our team, Wash Perk Peeps, vote for Austin and Coby in The Miss-ter America contest at 9:45pm, or participate in the onsite fundraising.  There will be BBQ’s, face painting, events for kiddos, crafts and The Wash Perk Peeps are raffling off a RED ipod Nano, $2 a ticket could win you this great toy!!!!  The survivor’s lap is at 6:45pm, and they are the reason we are all walking…… to help them continue to have birthdays! Thanks.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Perk Pups Soccer
Sat, July 24, 10am – 11am in Wash Park

Perk Pups begin again in the field at Wash Park. Check in with Joe or Kristi Lindwall at joelindwall@hotmail.com http://www.desktopcookbook.com/perkpups/

Our Convenience Coffee proceeds go to our $2000 fundraising goal. Please come by and enjoy a cup of coffee or mate’,
or just drop a donation if you’re able! The Relay for Life is July 23rd and it benefits The American Cancer Society. please join
our team, Wash Perk Peeps, if you want to hang out with us all night:)

Sidewalk Fair!
Sat, July 17, 10am – 2pm at On a Lark and Wash Perk

COMMUNITY EVENTS

11th Annual Donor Dash
Sun, July 18, 8am – 11am in Washington Park
HONOR · CELEBRATE · RECOGNIZE — a 5K run/walk honors the lives of organ and tissue donors, celebrates the lives of organ and tissue recipients and recognizes those who continue to wait for a lifesaving transplant. www.donoralliance.org

Music at Wash Park, Denver Municipal Band
Sun, July 18, 7:30pm – 8:30pm Washington Park Main Field

The Denver Municipal Band is the oldest professional concert band in the continental United States.

WASH PERK’S GOING GREEN PLAN

We believe that as a business and as individuals in this shop we can do more to decrease our waste first and then we can come from a place of love and encouragement to offer customers options to choose reusable containers whenever possible. Words, rules and imposing opinions are toxic to our planet, too. Wash Perk wishes to minimize that kind of harm as we make choices that fit for us. Everyone gets personal choice, and we are a business that wants to encourage, not punish. We are open to your ideas as we move forward. Listed below are some of the ways we are “greening” up the shop.

• We have ordered 2oz glass jars and lids for our condiments.

• We’ve switched over to bulk sweeteners (convenience packs are behind counter).

• We are trying to switch over to as much glass and aluminum beverages in carry out fridge.

We are also going to be offering new products to push forward with our green plan:

• 16oz and 24oz double wall insulated reusable tumblers

• Reusable Bamboo utensil sets = $12

• Wrap n Mats = $7

• Stainless Steal Straws = $3.25

• Wash Perk Travel Mugs = $15

Mackenzie Lazar was the winner of The Wash Perk Art Design Contest #2, ending last week.  Stickers were made of her drawing and they are now available for purchase at the shop.  Mackenzie, 8 years old, has chosen The Denver Dumb Friends League as the the charity to which we will donate all proceeds.  Thank you, Mackenzie for the colorful work of art.  All of the entries were so wonderful.  And thank you, Dean from Barnstormer Graphics for doing such a wonderful and rapid turn around on the stickers and window cling.  Dean goes above and beyond on customer service, and we appreciate it

Our Convenience Coffee proceeds go to our $2000 fundraising goal. Please come by and enjoy a cup of coffee or mate’,
or just drop a donation if you’re able! The Relay for Life is July 23rd and it benefits The American Cancer Society. please join
our team, Wash Perk Peeps, if you want to hang out with us all night:)

CRY Walk
Sun, July 11, 8:30am – 11:30am in Washington Park

Denver CRY Walk 2010:  Walk your way into the hearts of grateful kids! Imagine kids that are in need of food, education, medication and above all a childhood! You can help them by just participating! CRY Denver presents 5K Walk/Run Event to benefit kids fighting for their basic rights everyday. In this, our inaugural year, help us make this event a grand success, and in turn change the lives of under-privileged children one step at a time!

http://america.cry.org/cryevents/walk/DenverWalk2010

EWB, Engineers Without Borders – Mon, May 17
7:00pm – 8:30pm at  Wash Perk

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!

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.

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.