Our barista Coby recently finished the MS 150, a two-day fundraising bike ride that benefits the the Colorado Chapter of the National MS Society, and the 76,000 Coloradans in our state affected by multiple sclerosis – and he wore our brand new Wash Perk bike/run socks for the ride. (Ashleigh will be sporting the Perk socks as she rides the Triple Bypass next week)
Look as cool as our baristas as you ride this summer – Get your pair at the shop today!
Andrea is a student at South High and a neighbor. Andrea started working at Wash Perk around five weeks ago as a register/bus-person. Sorry it’s taken us this long to properly welcome her on the blog! She has been an amazing addition to the shop, so hardworking and enthusiastic. We’re lucky to be her very first job 
Both Annie and Kristen are new as well and we’re waiting for pictures!
You may have noticed a familiar face around here the past couple of weeks, and as is her style, she just quietly and competently slipped back in. Bethany left the Perk to pursue her passion for graphic design around 10 months ago. She’s come to a place where she’s ready to “mix it up” again. She is a very skilled barista and lovely person and we are so happy she will be with us part-time and continue with part time graphic design work. Anyone need a consultant? 
Both Kelsey and Kendra will no longer be here at the shop. At least for now 
Kendra may return in July; we wish her well as she finishes up some important things in her life. Kelsey will hopefully love her next job, closer to her home, as much as she has loved being here. We appreciate all that you both brought to the shop and to our community. We never say goodbye, just good luck….. and thank you for your service and contributions 
The Washington Park Tree Guides are at shop now, $7.55, all proceeds go to FANS and care of Wash Park
Inside the guide you’ll find: Information and Identification of trees with leaf drawings, a self guided tour with maps of the various tree species scattered throughout Washington Park, Q & A about trees, and more.
Planning this year’s garden? Looking to purchase some unique heirloom seedlings and support a great cause while you’re at it? Come on out to The GrowHaus Earth Day Seedling sale and OpenHaus! The GrowHaus is a new indoor farm, marketplace and educational center in Denver’s Elyria-Swansea neighborhood. Our goal is to provide healthy, affordable food for the surrounding community and raise awareness about issues of food justice and sustainability.
On April 24th, in honor of Earth Day, The GrowHaus will be opening its doors and selling a unique variety of seedling starts, from heirloom tomatoes grown by Denver Tomato Farm, to all varieties of vegetable starts planted by youth from The Dandelion Project, EKAR CSA, and more. The day will also feature tours of The GrowHaus and workshops on vermicomposting and aquaponics.
Support local agriculture, support your garden and support the Earth!
The GrowHaus Earth Day OpenHaus and Seedling Sale
April 24th, 11:30a-3:30p
4751 York St, Denver, CO 80216
for more information contact Coby Gould at coby@thegrowhaus.com
The GrowHaus, in collaboration with Groundwork Denver, will also be canvasing the Swansea neighborhood on April 24th to provide free energy audits to neighbors. If you are interested in volunteering or learning more please contact Coby for more information.
WASH PERK TEAM for Relay for Life to benefit The Amercian Cancer Society.
We will have a sign up sheet at Perk, we’ll do several fundraisers in next couple of months; raising funds should not be a concern; we just want peeps on our team. WP will provide Team Hats. The Relay if Friday July 23rd into the morning of the 24th at South High School. We’ll set up a tent, hang out, take turns on track, and of course provide great coffee:) for more info: www.washparkrelay.com
Please go to the website to sign up to be on our team, Wash Perk Peeps.
See our Facebook Note for information about the Washington Park Relay Garage Sale!
May 15th will be the start of our monthly sidewalk sale! Want to sell your stuff?? Interested vendors should contact Teri (Wash Perk) or Ivy (On a Lark). If you want to be a vendor get in touch soon. May 15th will be here before we know it. And just FYI, We will set up for the sidewalk sale on our patio and along the South side of the building.
