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January 18th – 24th

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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

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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December 13th – 20th

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


Events At Wash Perk

Not For Sale Campaign Meeting

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

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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

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!!!!

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

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

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!


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October 26 – November 1

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EVENTS AT WASH PERK

Lehigh University Alumni Meeting

Mon, October 26, 7pm – 9pm at Wash Perk
Led by Joe Blair, this is a planning meeting for the leadership board. For more information, contact Joe at josephblair@gmail.com
ArapaHOPE Community Team

Tue, October 27, 7pm – 9pm at Wash Perk
Energy, Climate Change, and the Environment The ArapaHOPE Community Team is a local organization that advocates for the issues important to our community. ACT is beginning a series of discussions around energy issues, climate change, and our environment. Most importantly, we would like to discuss what we, as ordinary citizens, can do to take on some of these problems facing us today. Come join us and put in your two cents. Then stay for our guest speaker: Wade Norris from Project to Relocate and Assist Environmental Refugees (PRAER). If you can’t make it to the meeting, but have suggestions for future discussions, please feel free to contact me at Donna.Galassi@ArapaHOPE.org about ArapaHOPE.

Women Wanderers Meetup

Wed, October 28, 7:00pm – 8:30pm at Wash Perk
Women Wanderers: Wednesday Evening Travel Conversations Meetup, 7-9 p.m. (Group membership and reservation required: Please visit http://www.meetup.com/women-wanderers to see if it’s a good fit for you and to join.) Led by Betsy Hedberg.

TRICK OR TREAT

Sat, October 31, 4pm – 6pm at Wash Perk and On a Lark
Come make a trick or treat bag and start collecting your goodies at the Perk. Supplies provided by Wash Perk and On a Lark. Professional photographer at On a Lark. Free medium drink for grown ups in costume! More treats than tricks to be announced! We will be creating a “safe route” from our shop to Lloyd and Maxwell Wine and Spirits at Kentucky and Pearl. The route will go from Ohio to Clarkson to Kentucky (to Lloyd and Maxwell) then loop back via Washington.  They will offer treats, as well!

Organizing for America, HD3 West Side Neighborhood Team Meeting

Sun, November 1, 6:00pm – 7:30pm at Wash Perk Coffee House

EVENTS AROUND WASHINGTON PARK

Perk Pups Soccer

Sat, October 31, 10am – 11am in Wash Park, grassy area behind Dos Chappelle Bathouse
Description2T soccer…. loosely coached and ready to have fun! Contact Joe Lindwall at joelindwall@hotmail.com or just show up for more information. Jerseys provided by Wash Perk.

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Pie in the sky event for Project Angel Heart

Purchase your holiday pies online from Project Angel Heart and make life a little sweeter this holiday season for someone battling a life-threatening illness. Choose among delicious cherry, apple, pecan, and pumpkin pies, all generously donated by Bluepoint Bakery. Every pie you purchase allows Project Angel Heart to deliver 5 nutritious meals to a client coping with illness. Project Angel Heart hopes to sell 3,000 pies to raise vital funds for its home-delivered meal program.

How to order
To purchase your pies, visit www.projectangelheart.org. Each freshly baked pie sells for $25.
Pie orders must be made between October 15 and November 15.

Picking up your order
Pick up your pies from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday, November 24, at metro- area Sunflower Farmers Market locations (Arvada, Littleton, Denver West, Denver South, Aurora South, and Highlands Ranch), Project Angel Heart, or Crossroads Church (Northglenn) – just in time for the holiday! Pies not picked up on November 24 will be donated to Project Angel Heart clients for Thanksgiving.

All pies are generously donated by Bluepoint Bakery, with 100% of the proceeds benefitting Project Angel Heart.

About Project Angel Heart Since 1991, Project Angel Heart has home-delivered meals to adults and children coping with life-threatening illness, at no cost. With the support of dedicated volunteers and community partners, Project Angel Heart will prepare and deliver more than 400,000 nutritious meals to over 1,700 clients in Colorado this year. Each Project Angel Heart meal is prepared with the freshest ingredients and can be modified to meet the heightened nutritional need of each client.

About Bluepoint Bakery
Bluepoint Bakery was founded in 1987 by two chefs, Fred Bramhall and Mary Clark, who have over thirty years combined experience in some of Denver’s finest restaurants. They established the bakery to produce premier quality baked products for upscale customers. Now the leading bakery in Colorado, Bluepoint delivers to all of Denver, Boulder, and the surrounding communities. Bluepoint Bakery’s fresh, high quality products are found in espresso bars, sandwich shops, restaurants, hotels, hospitals, specialty grocers, and at catered events.

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FANS (Friends and Neighbors of Washington Park) Meeting Minutes posted

Meeting minutes from October 14th now posted on website: www.FANS.org

Please check it out and get involved however it may fit.  With budget cuts, the care of the park is even more dependent upon generous neighbors and volunteers.  Anyone who participates in FANS recieves a 20% discount at Wash Perk, ALWAYS….. just ask at the register.  Thank you FANS for all you do!

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