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December 26th – January 1st, 2012!!!

Published on December 26, 2011 in Community, Events, Music and Staff. 0 Comments

HAPPY LAST WEEK OF 2011!!!!

Our Crew: Jon,Teri,Mekenzie,Sharon,Amber,Andrea,Helen,Debbi,Jason,Kelly,Leah,Kristen,Chelsea and Kate!

Wow! Hard to believe it’s the final week of 2011. We enjoyed a festive gathering at the shop last week, with past and present staff and spouses. Both Debbi and I feel so fortunate to work with such amazing peeps, and it was fun to celebrate them as we close out the year. Happy New Year to each of you! THANK YOU for bringing Wash Perk in to another year of business!

AT THE PERK:

ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS: Tuesday, December 27th 7-9pm in Living Room.

LIVE MUSIC: Howard Ostrow and Paul Mimlitsch: Friday, December 30th, 4:30-6:30pm. This will be their first performance at the Perk and they will have cds available for purchase. Please warmly welcome these talented men. Check out Howard’s work online at AloneTone.

NEW YEAR’S DAY HOURS: Sunday, January 1st OPEN 7am-1pm because Kate, Kelly and Mekenzie want to bring in the new year with a great cup of coffee, and lots of you nice peeps Thanks, ladies!

Now carrying THE GATHERING PLACE handmade, one of a kind cards. Women who participate create handmade note cards and receive $1.50 for each of their cards that is sold. It’s a wonderful, empowering organization and Wash Perk feels proud to carry their unique cards.

COMING UP: Our barista, KATE HATCH belongs to a dance group called the Dream Project and their next performance is at The Lakewood Cultural Center on JANUARY 14th, 6pm and 8:30 pm. A portion of ticket sales will go to Two Angels Foundation. Most of us from the shop are going!

SO LONG again to KELLY O’LAUGHLIN. Kelly will be returning to Italy for another Theater Camp tour of duty….She leaves January 5th, and her last day at shop is January 3rd.

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December 12th – December 18th, 2011

Published on December 11, 2011 in Community, Events, Promotions and Staff. 0 Comments

Mekenzie, Andrea, Amber and Leah

AT THE PERK:

20% OFF ALL RETAIL THIS WEEK, including TRAVEL MUGS, CERAMIC MUGS, WRAP n MATS, BAMBOO CUTLERY, TEES, BIBS and HATS. (excludes greeting cards, gift cards, beans and all non-profit merchandise)

ORGANIZING FOR AMERICA: Tuesday, 6-8pm at the Big Table. OFA representatives hoping to field questions and give information about campaign and plans for future.

Please welcome Jess Engman, our newest barista in training the next few weeks. We will be training her in preparation for Kelly’s return to Italy. She heads back January 5th, and we are thrilled for her. See Jessica’s bio on our staff page. We also welcome back barista Kristen Bair, who is on break until late January. She is in between a semester at sea and a semester abroad…. poor baby

Kristen and Kelly

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December 5th – December 11th, 2011

Published on December 4, 2011 in Community and Events. 0 Comments

Steele Elementary Art Show. Their Opening was a huge success! We are so honored to display their work.

AT THE PERK:

SAY YES! GATHERING: Wednesday, December 7th 6-8pm in the Living Room.

LESBIAN BOOK CLUB: Thursday, December 8th 7-9pm in the Living Room. Contact:Cynthia cmcd1070@yahoo.com for more information

BEET BOX vegan pastries and donuts are back. We had simplified to only gluten-free goodies from Beet Box, but yummy vegan options were in demand!

Santa visited on Saturday. Professional photos should be ready by Tuesday.

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November 28th-December 4th, 2011

Published on November 27, 2011 in Coffee, Community, Events and Music. 0 Comments

Santa returns next Saturday to the Perk.

AT THE PERK:

ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS: Tuesday, November 29th 7-9pm. EWB Denver hosts their monthly meeting.

STEELE ELEMENTARY ART SHOW OPENING: Thursday, December 1st 6-7:30pm. Art teacher, Miriam Unger has worked very hard to create this exhibit and Wash Perk feels honored to host. Weaving and Ink Paintings from the artists of Rooms 202 and 208. LIVE MUSIC by Trevor Morris. Savory croissants and cookies provided by Wash Perk.

NEW WEEKEND HOURS BEGIN: Friday 6am-7pm, Sat/Sun 7am-7pm. We’re shortening Friday and lengthening Sat/Sun. Udi’s desserts will be available again for evening hours.

SANTA PICTURES: Saturday, December 3rd 1-3pm. Santa returns, bearing small gifts and ready for pictures by Edwin Demafiles. Pictures will be available for download from web and disk, at no charge to you. Tip donation only.

We are experimenting with new items from our current vendors to try to fill the hole left by Simple Sugar Bakery. Please give us your input.

AROUND THE PERK

BUY LOCAL WEEK: November 25th-December 2nd. Americans do most of their holiday gift shopping the week after Thanksgiving, starting Friday (i.e. Black Friday). So do your shopping locally! Lots of local retailers have specials this week. Colorado Local First campaign and The Mile High Business Alliance.

GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE!!!!!

HOLIDAY HOURS:

Wednesday, December 21st: Close at 5pm for staff holiday gathering.

Christmas Day: Closed

New Year’s Day: Open 7am-1pm. Kate, Kelly and Mekenzie wanted to be open and start the new year off with YOU!

Here’s what I did on Thanksgiving Day while our staff were working hard at Wash Perk! I was learning to disassemble, clean and reassemble an espresso machine. One of the many things I love about KALADI COFFEE is that they support and educate to increase autonomy and knowledge in their staff and wholesale accounts like us.

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November 21st – November 27th, 2011

Published on November 20, 2011 in Community, Events, Friends and Promotions. 0 Comments

Simple Sugar Bakery Team: Alison, Tiffany and Peggy

Goodbye to Simple Sugar Bakery

It is never easy to say goodbye, but I find it especially sad when it is a fellow small neighborhood business that is closing it’s doors. SIMPLE SUGAR BAKERY is the second beloved bakery vendor to Wash Perk that has had to close because of these trying economic times, narrowed margins and rising costs of commodities and coverage. SOGNI DOLCE BAKERY was the first. We have loved and enjoyed their high quality products and unbeatable customer service. We will miss the cinnamon rolls, scones, and whoopie pies. We will especially miss their kindness to all of our staff, and the unexpected treats! We wish them luck in whatever they each pursue.

It makes us at Wash Perk even more grateful for your daily support and the culture that values small neighborhood businesses. Every once in a while someone slips in our side door to use or internet or hangs out on our patio without purchasing…. but honestly, I’m amazed at how many of you truly get how much support a small business needs in order to survive. The MILE HIGH BUSINESS ALLIANCE was born just 4 years ago and they have done an amazing job in supporting, promoting and informing small businesses and consumers. Next week is their 5th Annual BUY LOCAL WEEK : November 25th-December 2nd. Wash Perk participates each year, not because it actually helps us directly, but it matters so much to support the people and groups that help our communities stay strong. Local does matter, especially these days.

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY is also next week, November 26th. Wash Perk will offer 20% off all retail next weekend: Fri-Sunday, the 25th-27th. Come by for t-shirt, travel mug, bamboo cutlery or a Wrap N Mat.

AT THE PERK

STUDY NIGHT: Monday, November 21st 5-8pm. Our baristas will play music conducive to studying with hourly stretch/dance breaks. FINALS WEEK!

THANKSGIVING HOURS: Thursday, November 24th 7am-1pm. Stop by before the Turkey Trot!

SANTA VISIT and pictures: Saturday, December 3rd 1-3pm. Our 4th Annual visit. Edwin Demafiles, our generous professional photographer on hand, photos will be available for free download later that week.