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May 14th – May 20th, 2012

Published on May 13, 2012 in Coffee, Community, Events, Music, Promotions, Staff and Uncategorized. 0 Comments

AT THE PERK

MWWP MASTERMIND GROUP: Monday, May 14th 8:30-9:30 am at the Community Table. Meeting of neighborhood business owners to discuss ideas for business goals and growth. For more information, contact Sandi Segal at sandisegal@gmail.com .

OFA PROGRESSIVES MEETING: Tuesday, May 15th 9:30-11:30am at The Community Table .

FREE PRESENTATION: ONE SOLDIER’S HEART: Thursday, May 17th 8-9pm in cafe’. A conversation on the emotional impact of war. Presented by Ted Englemann, a veteran of the war in Viet Nam. Ted embedded with American soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan to better understand the high rate of emotional wounds among our soldiers. Community awareness can start acceptance and support of the men and women veterans reintegrating back into our lives.

LIVE MUSIC: HOWARD OSTROW Sunday, May 20th 10-12 noon on the patio. Howard has generously offered to play at Wash Perk most Sundays, from 10am-noon. Please let us know what you think!

THIS WEEK’s OFFER:

Buy any SPRUCE CONFECTIONS product and get a FREE MEDIUM COFFEE

with mention of this ad. We just began carrying their products again!

Check out metroseen’s video of Spruce Confections:

COMING UP:

CAT FOOD COLLECTION DRIVE for The Rocky Mountain Feline Rescue: NEXT WEEK!!! MAY 20th-26th. Bring in your donation and receive 50% off any MEDIUM BAR DRINK. Thanks for your support; kitties count, too! The RMFR will be having their benefit walk at Stapleton Central Park on Saturday, May 26th.

MEMORIAL DAY: Open until 2pm.

ART AUCTION TO BENEFIT the MS 150 and THE VENUS de MILES: In the month of June, we will display and sell the art of our generous artists and photographers that have each donated a piece of their work.Wash Perk’s goal is to raise $1000 for each cycling benefit. The MS 150 is June 30th-July 1st; The Venus de Miles is August 26th and benefits The Green House Scholars.

Staff Meeting 5/8/12

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February 20th – February 26th, 2012

Published on February 19, 2012 in Community, Events, Music and Staff. 0 Comments

Friday night with Jamie Bendell

AT THE PERK

STUDY NIGHT: Monday, February 20th 5-8pm throughout cafe. Yes, even on a holiday! Pleasant music with stretch breaks, organized by our staff.

CLOSE EARLY: Tuesday, February 21st at 6pm for our Monthly Staff Meeting. Thanks for understanding!

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL MEETING: Sunday, February 26th 2-4pm at Community Table. Cherry Creek High School students, led by Kate Gunneson.

THANKS TO CHANNEL 7 and ANA CABRERA for coming to shop on Friday to interview all of us. Thanks to all of you who were willing to be interviewed on our behalf. The show will air this Tuesday or Wednesday between 6-7am.

WELCOME ERIKA SEDMAK to our staff. Erika is a photographer, musician and vocalist. She is an experienced barista and it’s been wonderful getting to know her. Now that Kelly is in Italy and Kristen is in New Zealand, we’re holding on to the rest of our staff’s passports……

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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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December 26th – January 1st, 2012!!!

Published on December 26, 2011 in Community, Events, Music and Staff. 0 Comments

HAPPY LAST WEEK OF 2011!!!!

Our Crew: Jon,Teri,Mekenzie,Sharon,Amber,Andrea,Helen,Debbi,Jason,Kelly,Leah,Kristen,Chelsea and Kate!

Wow! Hard to believe it’s the final week of 2011. We enjoyed a festive gathering at the shop last week, with past and present staff and spouses. Both Debbi and I feel so fortunate to work with such amazing peeps, and it was fun to celebrate them as we close out the year. Happy New Year to each of you! THANK YOU for bringing Wash Perk in to another year of business!

AT THE PERK:

ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS: Tuesday, December 27th 7-9pm in Living Room.

LIVE MUSIC: Howard Ostrow and Paul Mimlitsch: Friday, December 30th, 4:30-6:30pm. This will be their first performance at the Perk and they will have cds available for purchase. Please warmly welcome these talented men. Check out Howard’s work online at AloneTone.

NEW YEAR’S DAY HOURS: Sunday, January 1st OPEN 7am-1pm because Kate, Kelly and Mekenzie want to bring in the new year with a great cup of coffee, and lots of you nice peeps Thanks, ladies!

Now carrying THE GATHERING PLACE handmade, one of a kind cards. Women who participate create handmade note cards and receive $1.50 for each of their cards that is sold. It’s a wonderful, empowering organization and Wash Perk feels proud to carry their unique cards.

COMING UP: Our barista, KATE HATCH belongs to a dance group called the Dream Project and their next performance is at The Lakewood Cultural Center on JANUARY 14th, 6pm and 8:30 pm. A portion of ticket sales will go to Two Angels Foundation. Most of us from the shop are going!

SO LONG again to KELLY O’LAUGHLIN. Kelly will be returning to Italy for another Theater Camp tour of duty….She leaves January 5th, and her last day at shop is January 3rd.

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December 12th – December 18th, 2011

Published on December 11, 2011 in Community, Events, Promotions and Staff. 0 Comments

Mekenzie, Andrea, Amber and Leah

AT THE PERK:

20% OFF ALL RETAIL THIS WEEK, including TRAVEL MUGS, CERAMIC MUGS, WRAP n MATS, BAMBOO CUTLERY, TEES, BIBS and HATS. (excludes greeting cards, gift cards, beans and all non-profit merchandise)

ORGANIZING FOR AMERICA: Tuesday, 6-8pm at the Big Table. OFA representatives hoping to field questions and give information about campaign and plans for future.

Please welcome Jess Engman, our newest barista in training the next few weeks. We will be training her in preparation for Kelly’s return to Italy. She heads back January 5th, and we are thrilled for her. See Jessica’s bio on our staff page. We also welcome back barista Kristen Bair, who is on break until late January. She is in between a semester at sea and a semester abroad…. poor baby