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Jan. 25th – 31st

Published on January 24, 2010 in Coffee, Community, Events, Friends and Staff. 0 Comments Tags: Haiti, Presidential Medal, Project Valentine.

Together we raised almost $500 to send to Haiti by donating our convenience coffee. A special thanks to Kelly and Ashleigh who donated their tips last Friday am. Everyone was generous in their contributions and they are much appreciated.

EVENTS AT WASH PERK

Lehigh University Alumni Meeting
Mon, January 25, 6:30pm – 9:00pm at Wash Perk

Contact Joe Blair at josephblair@gmail.com

ArapaHOPE Community Team

Tue, January 26, 7pm – 9pm at Wash Perk

Energy Series – meeting once a month, with speakers on different topics that revolve around Energy – renewable energy, conservation, sustainability, etc. This upcoming month’s program will be hosting speakers from the Mountain Top Removal Appalachian Voices and someone from the Project to Relocate and Assist Environmental Refugees.

Women Wanderers Meetup

Wed, January 27, 7:00pm – 8:30pm at Wash Perk

Women Wanderers: Wednesday Evening Travel Conversations Meetup, 7-9 p.m. (group membership and reservation required: visit http://www.meetup.com/women-wanderers to see if it’s a good fit for you and to join) Led by Betsy Hedberg.

Women’s Divorce/Separation Meetup Group

Thu, January 28, 6:30pm – 9:00pm at Wash Perk

The group is for women who have experienced the loss of a significant relationship and are interested in beginning or continuing the process of moving on and looking ahead. To attend, you need to first join the Meetup group. Please read about the group here and sign up if it seems like a good fit for you: http://www.meetup.com/womens-divorce-separation.

Project Valentine

Project Valentine needs our help. Valentine-making supplies are available at shop, courtesy of Rita Sokolowski. We need LOTS of Valentines made by Feb 5th to send to Project Valentine for the donated care packages. Take a moment to make a valentine while you enjoy your coffee with us. Your help will be very much appreciated.

NATIONAL EVENT

The 2010 Presidential Citizen Medal

Submit a Nomination

To nominate someone for the 2010 Citizens Medal, please review the criteria for this year’s medal and fully answer the questions below. Additional awardees may be selected outside of the public nomination process. In order for the individual to be considered for the Medal:

Nominees must be citizens of the United States, as required by the 1969 Executive Order.
The nominee’s service must have been performed outside of their regular job.
All questions on this form must be fully answered.
Nominations must be received by Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. EST.

Visit this page and fill out the nomination form.

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January 18th – 24th

Published on January 18, 2010 in Coffee, Community, Events, Friends, Park and Staff. 0 Comments Tags: Clothing Exchange, Community, Events, Friends, Haiti relief, Meetups, Park, Run, Staff, Washington Park.

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ATTENTION FRIENDS!!!

We are donating 100% of our Convenience Coffee proceeds to The Bill Clinton Haiti Relief Fund From today thru next Fri, Jan 23rd. Come in and help us send assistance to those in need.

EVENTS AT WASH PERK

EWB, Engineers Without Borders

Mon, January 18, 6:30pm – 9:00pm at Wash Perk

Urban Skye

Wed, January 20, 6:30pm – 8:00pm at Wash Perk

Urban Skye is a network of small communities joined in a common quest for friendship, for personal meaning, and for spiritual exploration. We seek to help revitalize the urban soul by: Pursuing Beauty: through film discussions, book salons, expressive writing groups, art and design gatherings, and other cultural opportunities, Urban Skye seeks to activate and nourish imagination among friends. Learning Grace: by exploring ancient spiritual practices, Urban Skye provides room for fellow travelers to seek, ask questions, discuss and ponder practical applications of wisdom in our everyday lives. Sharing Burdens: by serving the city of Denver by participating in a wide variety of service projects, Urban Skye offers opportunities to experience the delight of giving to others in meaningful ways. website:www.urbanskye.org

Girls Night: Accessory and clothing exchange!!

Sat, January 23, 6:30pm – 7:30pm at Wash Perk

Ask Kelsey,Santi or Lucy for details!!!!

Events Around Washington Park

Assurant Health Polar Bear 5K

Sun, January 24, 10am – 11am in Washington Park

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January 11th – January 17th

Published on January 10, 2010 in Community, Events and Park. 0 Comments

EVENTS AT WASH PERK

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Our expansion is complete! Come in and check out our new space and seating! Click the photo below to see more pictures.

EVENTS AT WASHINGTON PARK

FANS Meeting

Wed, January 13, 6pm – 7pm at Dos Chappell Boathouse in Wash Park

Our first speaker of the year will be Tom Bush and his topic will be Birds in our Backyard and in the park. Tom, a member of the Audubon Master Birder Program with extensive experience in birding and owner of the Front Range Birding Company, will present an overview of birds in our area and how to attract them to your backyard. Birds in Washington Park are a joy to watch and a measure of the health of our park. Come hear about what we can do to increase bird habitat and see pictures of birds that are in the Denver area. If you have a picture of a bird you have seen in the park or in your backyard

bring it in and we can share. Plan to attend and bring a friend!

IN OUR COMMUNITY

January 1.11.10 is Human Trafficking Awareness Day.
We want to celebrate this day by actively raising awareness and taking positive steps to end the problem.
We have the following suggestions:

1) Make it your Facebook status, and if you have Twitter we will be trying to get Human Trafficking to be a trending topic
2) Educate yourself on the issue – go to the national website: www.notforsalecampaign.org
3) Make a New Years Resolution for 2010 to only buy Fair Trade coffee, chocolate or another product you use consistently

Colorado Website – www.NotForSaleCo.org
National Website – www.NotForSaleCampaign.org

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Update

Published on December 26, 2009 in Events. 0 Comments

UPDATE ON EXPANSION: The expansion of seating will still take place on Jan 5th, but we will not take the wall down. The bid got to a totally impractical amount and the city was not making it any easier! The good news is that we won’t need to close on the 4th and 5th in order to do it. Thank you again for all your support and patience with our tight, cozy quarters.

PLEASE keep helping Janice to make space at On A Lark buy shopping there this week!!!! Lots of big sale prices throughout store!

Happy New Year!!!!

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December 13th – 20th

Published on December 13, 2009 in Coffee, Community, Events, Friends and Park. 0 Comments Tags: Not for Sale.

Events At Wash Perk

Not For Sale Campaign Meeting

Wed, December 16, 7pm – 9pm Wash Perk

Events Around Washington Park

Jingle Bell Run!

Sun, December 13, 10:15am – 12:15pm Washington Park

Event Web site: http://www.jinglebellrundenver.kintera.org
Benefits Arthritis Foundation
More than a 5K Run/Walk, the 15th Annual Jingle Bell Run is a family-oriented, pet friendly and festive enviornment with costume contests, a children’s 1K snowman scramble, and Sponsor Questions? Please contact the organizer Event Coordinator: Matt Thayer – Email: mthayer@arthritis.org
Event Phone Number: 303-756-8622

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December 7th – 13th

Published on December 6, 2009 in Coffee, Community, Events, Friends and Park. 0 Comments Tags: Run.

Events At Wash Perk

Not For Sale Campaign Meeting

Mon, December 7, 7pm – 9pm at Wash Perk

Krochet Kids

SANTA PICTURES!!!!

Sat, December 12, 11am – 2pm at Wash Perk

Santa Claus is coming back to Wash Perk and On a Lark. Our photographer will be available again for photos, donation only. Pictures will be posted online.

Events Around Washington Park

Jingle Bell Run!

Sun, December 13, 10:15am – 12:15pm in Washington Park

Event Web site: http://www.jinglebellrundenver.kintera.org
Run benefits Arthritis Foundation. More than a 5K Run/Walk, the 15th Annual Jingle Bell Run is a family-oriented, pet friendly and festive enviornment with costume contests, a children’s 1K snowman scramble.
Sponsor Questions? Please contact the organizer: Matt Thayer
Email: mthayer@arthritis.org
Event Phone Number: 303-756-8622

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November 29th – December 6th

Published on November 28, 2009 in Coffee, Community, Events, Friends, Music, Park and Uncategorized. 0 Comments

EVENTS AT WASH PERK:

LIVE MUSIC: Evan

Sun, November 29, 2pm – 4pm at Wash Perk

Fantastic acoustical performance. First time here at the PERK!

Christmas Crafts

Dec. 5 and 12, Little Larks Shopping Hop. Parents buy “bird bucks,” relax at Wash Perk while On a Lark elves help kids make purchases for their family and friends. They love to surprise their parents with their carefully chosen gifts!

Organizing for America, HD3 West Side Neighborhood Team Meeting

Sun, December 6, 6:00pm – 7:30pm at Wash Perk Coffee House

EVENTS AROUND WASHINGTON PARK:

Rocky Mountain Road Runners 4.4mi Run

Sun, December 6, 8am – 11am in Washington Park

Event Web site: http://www.rmrr.org The Trophy Series is a monthly race series featuring a handicap scoring and starting system. Participants are given different starting times based on ability. In theory, everyone finishes at the same time. Racers of all abilities have an equal chance of winning. Questions? Please contact the organizer Event Coordinator: Rocky Mountain Road Runners Event Email: rmrr@rmrr.org Event Phone Number: 303-871-8366

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!

Published on November 26, 2009 in Community, Events, Friends and Park. 0 Comments

Here are pictures of our morning at Wash Perk and The 36th Annual Turkey Trot! Thank you, Kelsey, Erin and Zoe for working, and thank you, Austin for being a FANTASTIC turkey!

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November 23rd- 29th

Published on November 24, 2009 in Coffee, Community, Events, Friends, Music, Park and Uncategorized. 0 Comments

EVENTS AT WASH PERK

ArapaHOPE Community Team

Tue, November 24, 7pm – 9pm at Wash Perk

Energy Series – meeting once a month, with speakers on different topics that revolve around Energy – renewable energy, conservation, sustainability, etc. This upcoming month’s program (October 27) will be hosting speakers from the Mountain Top Removal Appalachian Voices and someone from the Project to Relocate and Assist Environmental Refugees.

THANKSGIVING! Close at 12 noon
Thu, November 26, 7am – 1pm at Wash Perk

We’re hoping you’re all headed to The Turkey Trot after coffee to earn your pie!

Black Friday, Weekend hours!
Fri, November 27, 7am – 5pm at Wash Perk

LIVE MUSIC: Luke Rackers!!
Sat, November 28, 1pm – 3pm at Wash Perk

Luke Rackers will be back to entertain us, playing some original compositions and jazz standards. If you haven’t had the pleasure yet, please check out his website: www.lukerackers.com, and then come see him play live.

LIVE MUSIC: Evan

Sun, November 29, 2pm – 4pm at Wash Perk

Fantastic acoustical performance. First time here at the PERK!

EVENTS AROUND WASHINGTON PARK

Turkey Trot, 36th Annual!

Thu, November 26, 8am – 12pm Washington Park

Join us for the 36th Annual Mile High United Way The Turkey Trot.Mile High United Way’s Turkey Trot is an annual four-mile run/walk fundraiser in Washington Park on Thanksgiving morning. Each year 10,000 runners have make the Turkey Trot a Thanksgiving morning tradition. Mile High United Way focuses on three life-changing initiatives: School Readiness, Youth Success and Adult Self Sufficiency. We succeed when children, individuals and families achieve financial stability and self sufficiency in our community. Entry Fees: Registrations price for Adults increases to $40 on November 9. A printable registration form will be available October 13. Race Day Schedule and Event Information 10:15 am: 4-mile run 10:30 am: 4-mile run/walk 11:00 am: 1-mile family fun run (NEW COURSE around Grasmere Lake) Entry fee includes one long-sleeve 100% cotton t-shirt, post-race expo, refreshments.

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November 2nd – 8th

Published on November 1, 2009 in Community, Events, Park and Perk Pups. 0 Comments Tags: Community, Events, Friends, Meetups, Park, Perk Pups, Washington Park.

Events At Wash Perk

Phenomenal Female Professionals

Tue, November 3, 6:30pm – 9:00pm at Wash Perk

Are you a Phenomenal Female Professional? Do you know what it is to be a Woman constantly looking for balance in her work and life with a combination of style, grace, and power? Are you ready to explore and expand upon your Phenomenal Womanhood? If you answered YES to any of these questions, you are invited to join other phenomenal women for the FREE Phenomenal Female Professional Workshop! Bring your friends! Come with an open heart and a willingness to shine and be inspired as we discover the expanses of your phenomenal self. Note: A special gift will be given to all who attend! Please RSVP to Coach Hoath at jan@expeditiousconsulting.com

Not For Sale

Wed, November 4, 7pm – 9pm at Wash Perk

Committee meeting for Human Trafficking Task Force

Events Around Wash Park

WWPNA Board Meeting
Tue, November 3, 6:30pm – 8:30pm at WSCC

The November meeting of the WWPNA Board and officers is open to the public. The meeting will be held at the Washington Street Community Center, 809 South Washington. Please note that Board meetings are typically held on the first Tuesday of the month.

Washington/Emerson Two Way Reversion Meeting

Thu, November 5, 6:30pm – 8:00pm at Epiphany Lutheran Church, Ohio and Corona

Since the last public meeting on this Councilman Nevitt and the West Washington Park Neighborhood Association have been negotiating with Denver Public Works. These negotiations have come to fruition, at long last. Public Works has committed to making substantial changes to these streets to mitigate non-neighborhood traffic, and will perform a final evaluation in 5 years for complete reversion to two-way. The details are a bit long for an email thread, but there is significant progress (and in my opinion, there is light at the end of the tunnel). During this meeting I will present the details of the plan, and facilitate a discussion with you, the impacted neighbors. The Manger of Traffic, Brian Mitchell, will be in attendance to answer questions, along with Councilman Nevitt, who has been integral to obtaining this agreement. I hope you are able to attend, and feel free to pass this along to others who live on Washington and Emerson so they may attend as well.

Perk Pups Soccer

Sat, November 7, 10am – 11am in Wash Park, grassy area behind Dos Chappelle Bathouse

2T soccer…. loosely coached and ready to have fun! Contact Joe Lindwall at http://www.desktopcookbook.com/perkpups/ or just show up for more information. Jerseys provided by Wash Perk.

Attic to Basement Sale at WSCC

Sat, November 7th, 9am-4pm

The semi-annual Attic-to-Basement Garage Sale is set for Saturday, November 7
at the Washington Street Community Center. The sale will run from 9 a.m. to 4
p.m. at 809 S. Washington Street at Ohio. All proceeds go to WSCC.

Volunteers are needed for the days prior to the sale starting on Wednesday,
November 4, to help set up. (This is a great way to get a sneak peek at what
will be available for sale!) Volunteers are also needed to help after the
sale. (This is a great way to walk away with anything left unsold!)

Any amount of time you have to volunteer will be very much appreciated.
Please contact Jane Craft at 303-733-4643, or stop by WSCC to sign up.

FALL LEAF DROP

Sun, November 8, 10am – 4pm Southeast – South High School (Louisiana Ave. & Franklin St.)

It’s time once again to rake up and recycle the leaves in your yard and help make sure that they are turned into compost! On the first three Sundays in November (Nov. 1, 8 & 15), residents may drop off an unlimited amount of leaves at five Leaf Drop locations. LeafDrop is brought to you by Denver Recycles, a program of Solid Waste Management/Denver Pubic Works. Removing yard debris, such as leaves, from our waste stream is important in reducing our impact on global warming and the environment. Consider recycling your leaves by digging them into your garden, composting them at home or using a lawn mower to mulch small amounts into your grass. Using your fallen leaves in this manner can help you create a healthy lawn or garden! Remember to never sweep your leaves into the street. This clogs up storm sewers and street sweeper vehicles.

Children’s Hospital Race for Fetal Hope

Sun, November 8, 10am – 12pm in Washington Park

Event Web site: http://www.fetalhope.org/page.php?id=65 Online Registration URL http://www.raceforfetalhope.org

Come to one of Denver’s top events. The Children’s Hospital Race for Fetal Hope has everything from the wonderful and fast 5K Run/Walk, Kids Fun Run, Kids Festival and one of the largest Sponsor Expos. This event has something for everyone and is a great way to spend the day with your family. Go to the event website for information on registration.

Halloween Pics! Thanks Everyone!