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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

 

 

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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

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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:

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February 6th – February 12th, 2012

Published on February 5, 2012 in Community, Events and Park. 0 Comments

February Blizzard, courtesy of Edwin Demafiles

Thanks to Kate, Kristen and Jonathan we were able to open on Friday, at least until 1pm.  It didn’t make sense for more peeps to risk the drive, but we all appreciated those three getting us started :-P  Thanks to all of you that helped with shoveling through day, after our first clearing by The Krazy Lawn Gal.  Two inches an hour was a lot with which to keep up.

 AT THE PERK

STUDY NIGHT: Monday, February 6th 5-8pm.  Organized by our staff, low key music, special offers and hourly dance/stretch breaks.

GRAVITY GATHERING:  Tuesday, February 7th 6-8pm in The Living Room.

LESBIAN BOOK CLUB: Thursday, February 9th 7-9pm in The Living Room. Contact:Cynthia McDonald cmcd1070@yahoo.com for more information:)

AROUND THE PERK

VALENTINE’S DAY 5K: Sunday, February 12th 10am-12pm at Wash Park.

COMING UP:

Next MONDAY and FRIDAY nights we will have LIVE MUSIC.   AUNT MARTHA will play on Monday, February 13th from 5-7pm.  JAMIE BENDELL will play Friday, February 17th from 4:30-6:30pm.

 

 

The above photos are courtesy of Edwin Demafiles, Pete Kelly, then Edwin again for last two!  Thank you both!

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January 30th – February 5th, 2012

Published on January 29, 2012 in BAD, Community, Events and Park. 0 Comments

AT THE PERK

STUDY NIGHT: Monday, January 30th 5-8pm. Study night organized by our staff, low key music, special offers and hourly dance/stretch breaks.

DENVER ENERGY CHALLENGE: Tuesday, January 31st 3:30-5:30pm in The Living Room. FREE Energy Savings Workshop presented by The Mile High Business Alliance.

BW4W Networking Meeting: Tuesday, January 31st 6-8pm in The Living Room. BW4W (By Women for Women) is a community where women entrepreneurs can find the resources and support they need to be successful in a business they created.

REAL COFFEE THURSDAY:  Thursday, February 2nd 5-7pm at The Community Table.  Local realtor and Life Coach, Sandi Segal is available to discuss real estate or anything else that could enhance both parties :-P  Sandi often brings in a guest speaker.  Sandi is also the president and founder of The Merchants Association of West Wash Park. Contact her at SandiSegal@Gmail.com

SUPER BOWL 5k: Sunday, February 4th 10-12 at Washington Park.

ARTIST OF THE MONTH: Wash Perk welcomes RICHARD OTT as our February artist.  Mid week his work will go up. Dick is a trial lawyer and gifted artist.  He enjoys oil and watercolor painting as well as drawing.

 

AROUND THE PERK

FANS MEETING: Wednesday, February 1st 6-7:30pm at the Dos Chappell Bathhouse in Wash Park.  Topics will be The Running Trail Realignment and the Future of FANS.   It’s been a tough year of battling and advocating for FANS, and your input would mean a lot if you are interested in exploring ways to care for Wash Park.

SHARON HEALY ART OPENING: Friday, February 3rd 7pm at Benders Tavern.  Sharon is our manager and an incredible artist.  Her show will be at Benders through February.

 

UPCOMING

Wash Perk’s 4th Birthday is approaching on April 1st, 2012.  We would love your ideas about how to celebrate, that day and through the month.  We love to collaborate with community non-profits and to find ways to show our appreciation for our loyal and supportive customers/neighbors/friends/community.   We always have a visit from the Easter Bunny and we usually have several hours of free food and celebration.  Last year we had the Park to Perk Bunny and Bike Ride, and we may combine that with a mini egg hunt.

Share your ideas on our Facebook page or on our World Cafe’ Sheet on Community Table.  Thank you!

 

****PS: We’ve recently had to remind ALOT of peeps that we don’t allow outside food and beverage in our shop.  We don’t want to police peeps, and we need your support in order to survive as a business.  Please help us to reinforce the culture of exchange that Wash Perk depends upon. *****

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