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September 12th – September 18th, 2011

Published on September 11, 2011 in Coffee, Events and Park. 0 Comments

Picture Kelly O took in Italy. Our espresso blend from Kaladi Coffee is named after this town.

AT THE PERK:

CLOSE EARLY on Monday, Sept. 12th at 6pm for Staff Meeting. As always, we apologize for inconvenience.

BW4W NETWORKING EVENT on Wednesday, September 14th 6-8pm in Wash Perk Living Room. By Women For Women is a community of women entrepreneurs.

WASHINGTON PARK CARES will be at shop on Saturday/Sunday, September 17th/18th 9am-1pm and available to discuss with peeps their mission in our community to help our seniors maintain independence. They are a young non-profit and eager to grow support. Their 3rd annual Fall Fundraiser is Sunday, Sept. 18th at Max Gill and Grill.

PERK PUPS SOCCER practice on Saturday, September 17th at 10am in big field near Ohio and Downing. They just can’t get any cuter than this.

AROUND THE PERK:

FANS Meeting: Tuesday, September 13th 5:30-6:45 at St, John’s Lutheran Church. This will be the FINAL PUBLIC MEETING to discuss the plan for Wash Park’s south entrance, near Louisiana and Gilpin. Check out FANS website or our Google Calendar for more information.

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September 5th – September 11th, 2011

Published on September 7, 2011 in Coffee, Coffee Bike, Community, Events, Park and Perk Pups. 0 Comments

AT THE PERK

LABOR DAY! Hours: 7am-3pm. Labor Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the first Monday in September that celebrates the economic and social contributions of workers. Yay! Laborers on every level. We need everyone’s contribution, that’s for sure!

THE PERKOLATOR will be at South High bright and early on Labor Day to support volunteers and early finishers at the Aetna Park to Park 10K to benefit pancreatic cancer. BLUEPOINT BAKERY has once again, generously provided mini pastries at no charge for Wash Perk to distribute. They have been repeatedly supportive of so many Wash Perk fundraisers and events to which we donate.

LESBIAN BOOK CLUB: Thursday, September 8th 7-9pm in the Living Room. Check our calendar for more information.

MAME’S BURRITOS has NEW LUNCH BURRITO FLAVORS: Spinach/Swiss, Chipotle Beef/Potato, and Cilantro Pesto. They are FANTASTIC and flavorful. This week only, if you mention this posting through Friday, Sept 9th, get a

**FREE BAR DRINK with a Mame’s LUNCH BURRITO PURCHASE**

AROUND THE PERK

PERK PUPS 2011 SEASON BEGINS!! Saturday, Sept. 10th at 10 am in the field near Ohio and Downing. Look for the WASH PERK banner if you want to go watch. It is a sight to see! This is the Perk Pups 3rd season, led by Coach Joe Lindwall and there are a total of 30 Pups and Puppies this year. What fun!

PERK PUPS 2010 Team

WELCOME back, KELLY O’LAUGHLIN!!! This is Kell’s first week back from Italy. She will return to Italy to tour with a theater company in January. We are lucky to have her for a few months again and she feels lucky to be back with all of us. Who could ask for more?? Appreciation abounds!

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August 22nd – 28th, 2011

Published on August 21, 2011 in BAD, Coffee Bike, Community, Events, Friends, Park and Staff. 0 Comments

AT THE PERK

Both Zoe and Kristen will be headed off to school at week’s end We will miss them greatly. We welcome Bryan Wilson and Helen Heasely as new bus-peeps!

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL MEETING: Sunday, Aug. 28th 2-4:30pm, at Wash Perk Community Table.

AROUND THE PERK

Venus de Miles Bike Ride: Sunday, Aug. 28th 8am-noon in Longmont. We will be riding with the Babes Around Denver Team. This ride benefits The Greenhouse Scholars

Welcome BEN EASTER as our newest Perkolator Peep! A wonderful, warm and talented man. He can serve up a tasty beverage AND sing a song to our Wash Park patrons

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August 15th -21st, 2011

Published on August 14, 2011 in Coffee, Coffee Bike, Community, Park and Perk Pups. 0 Comments Tags: coffee bike, Community, Friends, Park, Perk Pups.

Courtesy of Kristen Bair, aka K$

At the Perk

BW4W Gathering: Wednesday, Aug. 17th 6-8pm: By Women For Women – an organization dedicated to providing the resources and support women entrepreneurs need to be successful in a business they’ve created. Our website is http://BW4W.org.

Around the Perk

Perkolator at Washington Park: Saturday 11-2pm, Sunday 8-12 noon. NW corner of Smith Lake in front of Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado and Dos Chappell Bathhouse.

Race for Research: Sunday, August 21st 8:30-noon. 15th Annual Race for Research 5k Fun Run/Walk. Benefits The Cancer League of Colorado.

NOTES: Perk Pups Soccer Team to begin for their 3rd season September 10th-November 5th, 2011. Coach Joe Lindwall and (new this year) Coach Katie Bellon will get creative in keeping those 3-5 yr olds engaged in fun drills. This is mostly an “active social” group, allowing kiddos to romp and parents to connect, and Wash Perk is the VERY FORTUNATE sponsor

Contact Joe at joelindwall@hotmail.com before August 18th if you haven’t already. This year we will create a sub group of “Perk Puppies” for the <3yr old siblings!

PERK PUPS 2010

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August 8th – August 14th, 2011

Published on August 7, 2011 in Coffee Bike, Community, Events, Friends, Park and Promotions. 0 Comments

AT THE PERK

LESBIAN BOOK CLUB: Thursday, August 11th 7-9pm in Living Room.

AROUND THE PERK

THE PERKOLATOR: Saturday August 13th, 9am-2pm and Sunday August 14th, 8am-12 noon at Dos Chappell Bathhouse in front of VOC. Donating 100% weekend sales to THE WASHINGTON STREET COMMUNITY CENTER!!!!! Please come by to support a great community touchstone.