The Wash Perk Art Contest #2 voting has ended and 165 votes were tallied. There were 6 wonderful entries, shown below, and Mackenzie Lazar created the picture that received most votes. Thank you all for participating! We will update again soon when Mackenzie comes to pick up her gift basket! All participants can stop by the shop Saturday or after to pick up their thank you gift 
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Timberline Toastmaster Club – Tuesday, June 8
7:00pm – 8:30pm
Relay for Life Fundraising – Friday, Jun 11, 2010Our Convenience Coffee proceeds go to our $1000 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:)
LIVE MUSIC: Building 58 – Sat, June 12, 2pm – 4pm
A year after self-recording their debut album, Fire & Ice, Will Parkhill and Zack Sulsky have reunited, along with Eli Acosta and Noah Herman to become Building 58. Playing mostly original music that focuses on lyrical and musical literacy, Building 58 blends rock, folk, and jazz influences into a sound all their own.
A year after self-recording their debut album, Fire & Ice, Will Parkhill and Zack Sulsky have reunited, along with Eli Acosta and Noah Herman to become Building 58. Playing mostly original music that focuses on lyrical and musical literacy, Building 58 blends rock, folk, and jazz influences into a sound all their own.
Don’t forget about our art contest!
Entries are being accepted until June 15th!
This round is ages 8 – 11.
Entries are being accepted until June 15th!
This round is ages 8 – 11.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Girls Inc. of Metro Denver Annual Celebration – Fri, June 11, 11:30am – 1:30pm
Girls Inc. of Metro Denver Gymnasium 1498 Julian St. Denver, CO 80204
Girls Inc. of Metro Denver Gymnasium 1498 Julian St. Denver, CO 80204
Join us to celebrate girls being Strong, Smart & Bold.
Parking is available in lot at the corner of Colfax Ave. & Irving St. 11:45am – 1:30pm. There will be lunch and refreshments.
To RSVP or for table sponsorships go online to www.girlsincdenver.org or contact Tammie Limoges ext. 102 or tlimoges@girlsincdenver.org
This event is FREE, but you must RSVP! Table sponsorships available at $1,000 and above. Table sponsors receive a reserved table for 10. Girls Incorporated of Metro Denver Welcomes You to Our Annual Celebration Event 2010
Parking is available in lot at the corner of Colfax Ave. & Irving St. 11:45am – 1:30pm. There will be lunch and refreshments.
To RSVP or for table sponsorships go online to www.girlsincdenver.org or contact Tammie Limoges ext. 102 or tlimoges@girlsincdenver.org
This event is FREE, but you must RSVP! Table sponsorships available at $1,000 and above. Table sponsors receive a reserved table for 10. Girls Incorporated of Metro Denver Welcomes You to Our Annual Celebration Event 2010
Kid’s Volleyball, benefits Brent’s Place – Sat, June 12
7:30am – 11:00am
7:30am – 11:00am
Washington Park 1000 S. Downing St., Denver, CO 80209
A Coed Grass Volleyball Tournament! Competitive 4’s division, Recreation 6’s division. For Competitive and Recreation, please indicate if you would like to play Division 1 or 2. The Meadows Area Located on the East side of Park, near Ohio & S. Franklin St View Map
Competitive 4’s Team: $140 Recreational 6’s Team: $210 Additional Players: $35 each
Proceeds benefit the Brent Eley Memorial Research Award
For more information, please contact Katie at kkeating@brentsplace.org
Sign up as a Volunteer or Donate to Volley for Kids
For more information, please contact Katie at kkeating@brentsplace.org
Sign up as a Volunteer or Donate to Volley for Kids
At Wash Perk
EWB, Engineers Without Borders – Mon, May 17
7:00pm – 8:30pm at Wash Perk
SWIMSUIT DRIVE!!!!
We are hosting a swimsuit drive for Cole Arts and Science Academy’s Camp HERO, a free summer camp for upcoming 1st through 8th grade students in the surrounding community. Camp HERO is an educational summer camp focusing on the arts, leadership, technology and literacy. All youth will be able to participate in engaging activities, including a weekly trip to Curtis Park’s swimming pool. The pool requires proper swimwear; unfortunately, most of these students have ill-fitted suits or none at all.
We are asking the community to come together and donate swimwear and towels to benefit our youth in need. There will be a box located at Wash Perk through Sunday, June 6th. We are asking for new swimwear that will fit children ages 7 through 14. One piece suits for girls and trunks with mesh linings for boys are preferable.
This summer opportunity may be the very thing that changes a child’s life. We thank you for being a part of making it happen!
AS AN ADDED BONUS, IF YOU DONATE A SWIMSUIT, YOU WILL RECEIVE A FREE BEVERAGE FROM WASH PERK!
WASH PERK TEAM for Relay for Life to benefit The Amercian Cancer Society.
You can sign up online and 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 is 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.
**Remember we are still accepting entries into our 2nd Art Design Contest, for artists age 8-12.
We will receive entries until June 15th!**
Around Washington Park
West Washington Park Survey Results –Sat, May 22
10:00am – 11:30am Community Room (upstairs)
Ross-University Hills Public Library
4310 East Amherst Avenue
Ross-University Hills Public Library
4310 East Amherst Avenue
A public Meeting to present the results of the West Washington Park Survey Students from the Historical & Architectural Survey Training Initiative (HASTI) Practical Experience class will be making a formal presentation and answering questions.
Please RSVP to Mary Therese Anstey – Historical & Architectural Survey Coordinator marytherese.anstey@chs.state.co.us / 303-866-4822
Please RSVP to Mary Therese Anstey – Historical & Architectural Survey Coordinator marytherese.anstey@chs.state.co.us / 303-866-4822
At Wash Perk we are asking ALL customers on Thursday to use travel or ceramic mugs to receive 22% off all beverages. Thank you!
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!
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!
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
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.
