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Final week of 2010! Dec. 27th-Jan. 2nd

Published on December 27, 2010 in Events, Friends and Music. 0 Comments

Happy New Year and New Beginnings……

Wash Perk is wrapping up the finishing touches on our expanded seating area. We are awaiting our updated Certificate of Occupancy and then our space will be open.

Next Sunday, January 2nd, we begin NEW HOURS, with or without expanded space open!

M-F 6am-8pm

Sat/Sun 7am-6pm

January Artist

We will feature our beloved staff as the artists this first first month of the year on our new art wall. Mike Castorino of MC3 Photography will manage our art wall this year. Our first OPENING EVENT will be

Friday, January 7th, 2011, 6-8pm

LIVE ACOUSTICAL MUSIC by Mark Allen, treats by SIMPLE SUGAR, and mingling with the artists

Resolution Run at Washington Park

Denver’s oldest New Year’s Eve running event is held December 31, at 6 pm in Washington Park. The first 100 runners are timed and scored, with awards to the top 10 men and women. The finish line is then opened as the celebration begins.

New to the event this year, will be photographers to record your last run/walk of 2010 and your commitment to 2011!! They will be at the start/finish and on the course, so please put your bib on the outside of your “gear” in order to find your shot once its posted. Go to www.runningguru.com within 3-5 days of the event to view your pictures. The cost is only $.99/each.

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Christmas Week, December 20th-26th

Published on December 19, 2010 in Community, Friends and Staff. 0 Comments

REMINDER: Closed on Christmas Day.

Have a very Merry Christmas, everyone!

Logo Art Contest #4, Entries are in:

Please come by and vote before Dec. 31st!

The Perk Painting Party was a great success:

Thanks to our crew: Andy, Lennie, Girlfriend, Ash, Susan, Linda, Dana, Kristen, Ben, Cortley, Mara, Sally, Austin, Zoe and Debbi. It was fun and you guys worked your butts off! THANK YOU for your generous time and great spirit.

Happy Birthday to Austin and Kate!

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December 13th – 19th

Published on December 13, 2010 in Events, Friends and Promotions. 0 Comments

Sorry for the delay! Busy season and expansion preparations!

Happenings at Wash Perk this Week

Engineers Without Borders: Monday, Dec. 13th, 7-8:30pm

Timberline Toastmasters: Tuesday, Dec. 14th, 7-8:30pm. Sadly, this will be TT’s final gathering at Wash Perk. Due to the nature of their meetings, giving speeches and feedback, they will be unable to meet at shop once we extend hours to 8pm during the week. We are glad to have provided the space to a great group.

GRAVITY Holiday Gathering: Wednesday, Dec. 15th, 7-9pm.

Painting Night at Perk: Friday, Dec. 17th, 6:30-10pm. Volunteers and Debbi and I will paint the expanded space walls

Women of Denver History: Wednesday, Dec. 15th, 1:30-3pm at The Washington Street Community Center

http://www.activemindsforlife.com/
This is a FREE lecture about the women of Denver and their contributions to the city and the state.
@activemindsforlife
303-320-7652

REMINDER: Santa photos are in! There are discs at shop for download if you haven’t received them via email already.

CONGRATULATIONS to Joe Sokolowski for finishing one more segment of his History degree! Party on Saturday to celebrate!

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November 1st – 7th

Published on October 31, 2010 in Community, Events, Friends and Uncategorized. 0 Comments

Simply Coffee
Thu, November 4, 9am – 10am at Wash Perk Community Table

Grow/Wash Perk Trail Runners Group

Sun, November 7, 8am – 11am — Meet at Wash Perk

Join us Sunday, meeting at the Perk. We’ll carpool and leave Perk at 8:30 am. Whether you choose to run, hike, jog, or walk, we will drive together to a close front range trailhead and be back to the Perk by 11:00 am. Take a small step to bring change in your life!
Questions? Contact kristenindenver@yahoo.com or call 303.359.5751

Teri’s thoughts: Kristen is offering to be our Trail Guide and committed leader for an 8 consecutive week Sunday a.m. run. We arrive at trail and set out at our own pace, on whichever trail we choose, and agree to meet back at base 75 minutes later. I encouraged her to charge a small fee for this service for a couple of reasons: I believe it helps with our commitment to show up each week and second, she is currently unemployed. In the spirit of exchange, I think it’s good.
Wash Perk is sponsoring the running shirts and offering a “family” discount to all participants. I’m excited to learn new trails and to have a reason to make my well being a priority! Kristen is just starting her business “Grow”, which addresses many life nurturing aspects of life: our bodies, our spirits, our gardens…. mostly she wants to help people feel happy and healthy by taking small steps toward big change.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

GENERAL ELECTION
Tuesday, November 2

Find out where to go to cast your vote. http://maps.google.com/vote
Make your voice heard!

WWPNA Board Meeting
Tue, November 2, 6:30pm – 8:30pm at Washington Street Community Center

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.

Fall Back – Daylight Savings Time!
Sunday, November 7, 2010 at 2 a.m.

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October 25th – 31st

Published on October 24, 2010 in Coffee, Community, Events and Friends. 0 Comments

Timberline Toastmaster Club
Tue, October 26, 7:00pm – 8:30pm at Wash Perk

Toastmasters International started in 1924 to help people improve their communication and leadership skills so that they would have increased self confidence. Originally targeted toward young people in their 20s, it quickly became attractive to men of all ages, and now women. Come by and be a part of this great organization.

Halloween Safe Route
Sat, October 30, 1pm – 4pm @ Wash Perk to Lloyd and Maxwell

Grow/Wash Perk Trail Runners Group
Sun, October 31, 8am – 11am — Meet at Perk

Join us Sunday, beginning October 24 at 8:00 am for our first trail run. We’ll carpool and leave Perk at 8:30 am. Whether you choose to run, hike, jog, or walk, we will drive together to a close front range trailhead and be back to the Perk by 11:00 am. Take a small step to bring change in your life!
Questions? Contact kristenindenver@yahoo.com or call 303.359.5751

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Not For Sale Campaign: Survivors of Sex Trafficking Sharing Their Stories
Fri, October 29, 7pm – 9pm at Greenwood Community Church (½ mile West of I-25 and Belleview – Southeast Corner Holly and Belleview)

Presenting James Pond, the founder of Transitions Global, and Cambodian survivors, Neth and Liya. Take in the stories and inspiring resilience of survivors who have rebuilt their lives using the highly successful restoration model of Transitions Global. Gain a deeper understanding of anti-trafficking work and that rescue is a process, not just an event. There is no admission charge, but spreading the word to family, friends and all who have a heart to end this injustice, would be appreciated.