Archive for the 'Friends' Category

April 2nd – April 8th, 2012

Published on April 1, 2012 in Coffee Bike, Community, Events, Friends, Park and Promotions. 0 Comments

THANKS FOR GETTING US TO OUR 4TH BIRTHDAY!

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.

AT THE PERK

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

 

 

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

March 26th – April 1st, 2012

Published on March 25, 2012 in Coffee Bike, Community, Events, Friends, Music, Park and Promotions. 0 Comments

Wash Perk’s 4th Birthday

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.

AT THE PERK

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

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

February 27th – March 4th, 2012

Published on February 26, 2012 in Coffee Bike, Community, Events, Friends, Park and Promotions. 0 Comments

 

Merle finds a friend

AT THE PERK

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.

 

AROUND THE PERK

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:

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

January 23rd – January 29th, 2012

Published on January 22, 2012 in Coffee, Events and Friends. 0 Comments

AT THE PERK

STUDY NIGHT: Monday, January 23rd 5-8pm throughout shop. Study night organized by our staff, low key music, special offers and hourly dance/stretch breaks.

WRITERS MEETUP: Wednesday, January 25th 7-9pm in The Living Room.  Led by the widely published Kelli Jae Baeli. 

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL GROUP: Sunday, January 29th, 2-4pm at Wash Perk Community Table.

 

TUMBLER EXCHANGE still happening until end of the month!  Bring in your retired but usable TRAVEL MUGS for us to keep on hand for when peeps forget their travel mugs.   We’ll give you a FREE MEDIUM DRINK CARD. Thanks for helping us reduce paper cup use (even if they are compostable!). 

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------