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January 16th – January 22nd, 2012

Published on January 15, 2012 in Coffee, Events, Park and Staff. 0 Comments

AT THE PERK

CLOSE EARLY, 6pm, for Staff Meeting: Tuesday, January 17th at 6pm. As always, we apologize for any inconvenience.

WRITERS MEETUP: Wednesday, January 18th 7-9pm in the Living Room. Led by the generously published Kelli Jae Baeli.

We say goodbye and good luck to MK SAGARIA, who has been our interim manager at Wash Perk. She generously stayed a few weeks beyond her initial commitment. This week we welcome SHARON HEALY to her new responsibilities as manager. You already know her as a barista, and she will keep one shift a week back bar. As many of you know, Sharon is an accomplished large canvas artist. Her beautiful works can barely fit on our walls! We also welcome RYAN JEFFERS, as he begins his training as a barista this week. Ryan is a multi-lingual student, specializing in grammar and linguistics. He will help us with shifts given up by Sharon and KRISTEN BAIR. Kristen will be going to New Zealand in February for her semester abroad.

AROUND THE PERK

POLAR BEAR 5K: Sunday, January 22nd 10am at Washington Park.

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October 10th – October 16th, 2011

Published on October 9, 2011 in Community, Events, Park and Promotions. 0 Comments

Waiting outside the Perk.... courtesy of MC3 Photography

AT THE PERK:

STUDY NIGHT : Monday, October 10th 5-8pm (and every Monday) our staff will play low key music with a stretch/dance break every hour. Thanks, Kate and Amber for organizing 8-O

LESBIAN BOOK CLUB: Thursday, October 13th 7-9pm in Wash Perk Living Room. They are an open, social group and welcome all members. Contact:Cynthia at cmcd1070@yahoo.com for more information.

PUMPKIN CARVING: Saturday, October 15th 1-3pm on the patio. We’ll supply the tarp, tables and safe kits. Bring your own pumpkin and parent! We’ll play Goblin music and Kate will be on hand to organize. Thanks, Kate! University of Colorado Department of Health and Behavioral Sciences Faculty Party: Sunday, October 16th 6-9pm at Wash Perk. We’ll CLOSE AT 5PM that day.

AROUND THE PERK:

VOC Trail Restoration Project in Wash Park: Saturday, October 15th, 8:30 am- 1:30pm.

PERK PUPS SOCCER: Saturday, October 15th 10-11am in Wash Park meadow near Ohio Ave.

FIT FOR FIRE 5K: Sunday, October 16th 9 am at Washington Park. Presented by the Friends of Denver Fire Department. Benefits the Denver Fire Fighters Burn Foundation.

REMINDERS of UPCOMING EVENTS:

MOVIE NIGHT: Monster House:

Friday, October 21st 6-7:30pm in Wash Perk Living Room. Pull up a spot on the floor, kiddos, and enjoy our first movie night, organized by Leah and MK. Child drink and cookie for $3.

HALLOWEEN SAFE ROUTE

from Wash Perk to Lloyd and Maxwell’s (on Kentucky at Washington) via the 800 blocks of Clarkson St. and Washington Ave. Our Third Annual event will be on Saturday, October 29th 3-5pm. We’ll begin, as usual, with Treat Bag decorating at Wash Perk and end at Lloyd and Maxwell Wine and Spirits for treats for both kiddos and parents.

BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU NIGHT:

Friday, November 18th 7:30-10:30pm at Grant Ave Community Center. Come enjoy an evening with neighbors and friends, while supporting MWWP (Merchants of West Wash Park). A night of wine, food and celebration. Tickets on sale at Wash Perk $50 each. BUY ONE GET ONE FREE IN OCTOBER!!!!!!

*** On a personal note, we’ll welcome Debbi’s dad, DICK MAIN, to the Perk for his 76th birthday weekend! He hasn’t been here since the first year the shop opened. Happy Birthday, Daddio

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October 3rd – October 9th, 2011

Published on October 2, 2011 in Events, Park, Perk Pups and Promotions. 0 Comments

Fall is in the air....

AT THE PERK:

STUDY NIGHT: Monday, October 3rd 5-8pm. Our very first study night at Wash Perk, to be a weekly event during the school year. Our baristas have devised a music playlist conducive to study time, and plan hourly 5 min DANCE/STRETCH breaks!

GRAVITY GATHERING: Tuesday, October 4th 6-8pm. For more information check website.

DENVER ROCK N ROLL MARATHON ROAD CLOSURE: Sunday, October 9th, 6am-1:30pm. OHIO AVE will be completely closed from 6am-1:30pm…. even for parking. See map. We’ll need your support, however you can manage! Plan to park on Emerson or another street and please walk to see us and to cheer on the runners!

*** We are planning our HALLOWEEN SAFE ROUTE again this year, Saturday, October 29th 3-5pm. Neighbors, we’ll need your help again to create a path from Wash Perk to Lloyd and Maxwell on Kentucky Ave Details soon! ****

AROUND THE PERK:

FANS MEETING: Wednesday, October 5th 5:30-7pm at Dos Chappell Bath House. Update on the running trail and a tree tour.

PERK PUPS TODDLER SOCCER TEAM: Saturday, October 8th at 10am. Our Pups continue their weekly gathering at Wash Park in the meadow near Ohio Ave.

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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!