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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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May 7th – May 13th, 2012

Published on May 6, 2012 in Uncategorized. 0 Comments

Erika's kitty creation

AT THE PERK

OFA PROGRESSIVES MEETING: Tuesday, May 8th 9:30-11:30 am at the Community Table.

STAFF MEETING/CLOSE at 6pm: Monthly staff meeting, Tuesday, May 8th 7-9pm. shop CLOSES AT 6PM.

LESBIAN BOOK CLUB: Thursday, May 10th 7-9pm in the Living Room. Contact Brenda Kane at boulderwoman@gmail.com for more information.

MOTHER’S DAY!!!! Happy Mom’s Day on May 13th. Mom’s get 15% off on Sat or Sun. We appreciate what you do, and what you bring to our shop.

SPRUCE CONFECTIONS: Returning to Wash Perk this week: pastries, including Coffee Cake, Short Bread Cookies, etc. Breakfast Sandwiches and Salads.

ARTIST OF THE MONTH: MAYA DITE

COMING UP:

CAT FOOD COLLECTION DRIVE for The Rocky Mountain Feline Rescue: 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.

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.

ONE SOLDIER’S HEART: A conversation on the emotional impact of war. Thursday, May 17th 8-9pm in cafe’. 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.

MEMORIAL DAY: Open until 2pm.

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April 23rd – April 29th, 2012

Published on April 22, 2012 in Community, Events, Music and Uncategorized. 0 Comments

Wash Perk was represented on the bike path today

AT THE PERK

OFA PROGRESSIVES MEETING: Tuesday, April 24th 9:30-11:30am at Community Table.

ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS: Tuesday, April 24th 7-9pm in The Living Room. www.ewbdenver.org

BW4W By WOMEN FOR WOMEN: Tuesday, April 24th 6 – 7:30pm at The Community Table. This is a business networking group. For more information checkout http://BW4W.org

LIVE MUSIC: OSTROW AND MIMLITSCH: Friday, April 27th 4-6pm on the patio. Howard Ostrow and Paul Mimlitschplay creative instrumental guitar orientated music incorporating a unique blend of jazz, new age and ambient styles.

Howard Ostrow

COMING UP:

FURRY SCURRY WALK benefitting the Denver Dumb Friends League. Saturday, May 5th 9am-noon at Washington Park.

WSCC “Share our Future” Silent Auction: Saturday, May 5th 4-8pm at the Washington Street Community Center.

P.E.A.C.E. Project Africa Benefit Walk: Sunday, May 6th 9-11am. Starts at Wash Perk.

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April 9th – April 15th, 2012

Published on April 8, 2012 in Community, Events, Promotions and Uncategorized. 0 Comments

Welcome, New Fridge!

Erica, Sharon, Amy, James and Jason make it happen smoothly!

Yay! Finally got our old clunker replaced and it will make all the difference for our staff and for the heat level back bar! Thanks for everyone’s help, especially JAMES and JASON that did the heavy lifting in and out with the delivery guys.

AT THE PERK

MWWP MASTERMIND GROUP: Monday, April 9th 7:30-8:30am 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 .

STUDY NIGHT MONDAY: Monday, April 9th 5-8pm in the cafe. Study appropriate music with periodic dance breaks. Managed by our baristas on shift.

OFA PROGRESSIVES GROUP: Tuesday, April 10th 9:30-11:30am at the Community Table.

STEELE ELEMENTARY ART RECEPTION: Wednesday, April 11th 6-7:30pm in The Living Room.

LESBIAN BOOK CLUB: Thursday, April 12th 7-9pm in The Living Room. Contact Brenda Kane at boulderwoman@gmail.com for more information.

Arabella and Ivy McClure protecting our bike procession last week.

Tax Day is Here Again!

Ask for your TAX DAY DISCOUNT of 15% next Sunday, the 15th. We try to add a bonus on a day that can be a burden. ALL CPA’s get a FREE DRINK on this day, because we’re so glad you are willing to do the job you do!

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November 7th – November 13th, 2011

Published on November 6, 2011 in Community, Events, Promotions, Staff and Uncategorized. 0 Comments

AT THE PERK:

STUDY NIGHT: Monday, November 7th 5-8pm. Our baristas will play music conducive to studying with hourly stretch/dance breaks.

LESBIAN BOOK CLUB: Thursday, November 10th 7-9pm in Living Room. Contact:Cynthia McDonald cmcd1070@yahoo.com for more information

AROUND THE PERK:

The Race for Fetal Hope: Sunday, November 13th 10 am at Washington Park.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

FREE MOVIE NIGHT: Friday, November 18th 6-7:30pm in Living Room of Wash Perk. We will be showing RATATOUILLE!!!!!!! $3 cookie/drink for kiddos. This night we will also have popcorn available for donation only to help with our monthly donation to The Fugees Family School Fund.

BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU: Friday, November 18th 7:30-10:30pm at Grant Avenue Community Center. See Merchant’s Association website for more information. A night of wine and celebration, to support the neighborhood Merchant’s Association.