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August 1st – August 7th, 2011

Published on July 30, 2011 in Community, Events, Music, Park and Staff. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

AT THE PERK

Good luck to CHLOE BILLS, one of our amazing bus peeps.  She is entering her final semester at South High and beginning her college curriculum AND her family is moving to Centennial!  This will allow her to visit us at the Perk to study, but not enough time to keep a work schedule.  We are very happy for her, her choices and the person that Chloe continues to be.  These young peeps provide me so much anticipation of where our world may be headed :-P

NOW AVAILABLE: Bhakti Chai and Lightly Sweetened Bhakti Chai in 16oz bottles, $4.

AROUND THE PERK

MUSIC AT WASH PARK: The Denver Municipal Band plays in the Meadow, Sunday, July 31st, 7:30-9pm.  Take a dessert picnic and enjoy the evening 8-)

FANS MEETING: Wednesday, August 3rd. 6:00-8:00 p.m, St. John’s Lutheran Church.  DISCUSSION:Park Improvements, don’t miss this if you are able!

Please note the date and time!  This is a special meeting presented by Denver Parks and Recreation for improvement planning  along the Diagonal.

  • New Playground
  • Picnic Area
  • Tennis Courts
  • Basketball Courts
  • Horseshoe pits
  • Parking
Your input and your neighbors input is critical at this planning stage for a new play area between Mt. Vernon gardens and the Great Meadow.
Be sure to tell and bring  your neighbors, young families and friends to St. John’s Lutheran Church.

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July 25th – July 31st

Published on July 24, 2011 in Coffee Bike, Community, Events, Friends, Music, Park, Staff and Uncategorized. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

GOODBYE and HELLO!

There are lots of transitions that have been happening and will continue in the weeks ahead.  I’ve shared already about JASON “BEAR” BERRETT coming on board and that ASHLEIGH EDELMAN will be leaving us after nearly 3 years at the Perk…. A few more losses for us in August:  ZOE LEANZA  will head to Macalester College in St. Paul, MN;  KRISTEN BAIR will embark on her semester at sea in the Caribbean!!! (part of her Scripps College curriculum); MADELINE OVERLY is taking on an adventure, moving to the pacific northwest and challenging herself to learn and grow.  We will so feel their absence…and we remain grateful and happy about the times we’ve shared.  Zoe and Kristen will return on their breaks!

And the new faces to welcome are CHELSEA ACERS and CODY McLAUGHLIN as baristas extraordinaire, both experienced and both lovely people; MK SAGARIA will begin as our weekday manager (she has been our Perkolator Ambassador since March); BEN EASTER will join us at the Perkolator;  and we will welcome back HOLLIE CAZZANIGI since she gave birth to her second child, Emma Grace.

 

AT THE PERK

ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS MEETING: Tuesday, 7/26  7-9pm in the Living Room.

 

MERCHANTS OF WEST WASHINGTON PARK Business Meeting: Wednesday, 7/27 6:30-8:30pm on the Patio.

LIVE MUSIC: Allen Smith, a Farewell Show : Saturday, 7/30 10am-noon on the Patio.  This Allen’s final performance before he  heads out on his European trek.  Follow him at www.LiveGoodVibes.Blogspot.com

AROUND THE PERK

THE PERKOLATOR at Wash Park:  Tuesday/Wednesday/Sat/Sun: Back at our first location in front of VOC and Dos Chappell Bathhouse.  You can see us from Downing Street again :-|  We will have a new Perkolator Ambassador, a dear friend to Wash Perk, BEN EASTER starting next Sunday.   Coming on August 13th and 14th we will welcome THE WASHINGTON STREET COMMUNITY CENTER representatives to join us at the Perkolator and we will donate 100% of our weekend bike sales to their great work.

MUSIC AT THE PARK: The Denver Municipal Band, Sunday, 7/31 , 7:30-9pm in the big field, off Kentucky and Franklin.



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January 10th-16th

Published on January 9, 2011 in Community, Events, Friends, Music, Park, Promotions and Staff. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , .

Our Staff Art Opening


Our first evening event was a wonderful success!  Thanks to our staff for sharing themselves on the art wall, to Mike Castorino for organizing and photographing the event, to Simple Sugar Bakery and Udi’s for providing great samples and to Mark and Barb Allen for the great entertainment. Thank you all!

Events at Perk this week:

The Denver Lesbian Book Club: Thursday, Jan. 13th, 7-9pm.  Melissa and crew will meet in Living Room area at Wash Perk. LIVE MUSIC: MYRANDA WHITESIDES, Saturday, Jan. 15th, 11am-1pm at Wash Perk.





NOW CARRYING UDI’s Sandwiches and salads!!!  At your request, we will trial some expanded food options.


AROUND THE HOOD

Friends and Neighbors of Washington Park Meeting: Wednesday, Jan. 12th, 6-7pm at the Dos Chapell Boathouse.

Speaker: Betty Cahill, master gardener and instructor at theBotanical Gardens and local Garden Clubs



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EVENTS — August 23 – 29

Published on August 22, 2010 in Events and Friends. 0 Comments Tags: , .

Timberline Toastmaster Club

Tue, August 24, 7:00pm – 8:30pm at Wash Perk

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Venus de Miles, bike ride to benefit Greenhouse Scholars
Sun, August 29, 7am – 12pm in Prospect Park, Longmont, CO
7:00 AM local time Address Prospect Park, Prospect New Town, 700 Tenacity Drive
All Courses: $99 (8/18-8/25); day-of $115
Registration Closing Date Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 11:59 PM
Colorado’s only all-woman’s bike ride is back for its third year. With courses for every skill level, it’s the perfect ride whether your bike collects sponsorship stickers or cobwebs. Select a 67, 51, or 33-mile course and put your mettle to the pedal. The ride is hosted by Greenhouse Scholars (greenhousescholars.org), and all proceeds help them to provide high-performing, under-resourced college students with financial support and mentorship.
Pre-ride packet pickup If you register by 8/13, your packet will be available for pickup at your chosen location from 8/18-8/25. Packets not picked up by 8/25 will be available in Prospect Park the morning of the ride.
Start Times
7AM: 67-mile start (Day-of packet pickup 5:30-6:30)
7:45AM: 51-mile start (Day-of packet pickup 6:15-7:15)
8:30AM: 33-mile start (Day-of packet pickup 7-8)
All starts will be waved – think Bolder Boulder style.

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Events: May 17th – 23rd

Published on May 17, 2010 in Community and Events. 0 Comments Tags: .

At Wash Perk

EWB, Engineers Without Borders – Mon, May 17
7:00pm – 8:30pm at  Wash Perk

SWIMSUIT DRIVE!!!!

We are hosting a swimsuit drive for Cole Arts and Science Academy’s Camp HERO, a free summer camp for upcoming 1st through 8th grade students in the surrounding community.  Camp HERO is an educational summer camp focusing on the arts, leadership, technology and literacy. All youth will be able to participate in engaging activities, including a weekly trip to Curtis Park’s swimming pool. The pool requires proper swimwear; unfortunately, most of these students have ill-fitted suits or none at all.

We are asking the community to come together and donate swimwear and towels to benefit our youth in need.   There will be a box located at Wash Perk through Sunday, June 6th.  We are asking for new swimwear that will fit children ages 7 through 14.   One piece suits for girls and trunks with mesh linings for boys are preferable.

This summer opportunity may be the very thing that changes a child’s life.  We thank you for being a part of making it happen!

AS AN ADDED BONUS, IF YOU DONATE A SWIMSUIT, YOU WILL RECEIVE A FREE BEVERAGE FROM WASH PERK!


RELAY FOR LIFE

WASH PERK TEAM for Relay for Life to benefit The Amercian Cancer Society.

You can sign up online and 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 is 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.


**Remember we are still accepting entries into our 2nd Art Design Contest, for artists age 8-12.
We will receive entries until June 15th!**


Around Washington Park

West Washington Park Survey Results –Sat, May 22
10:00am – 11:30am Community Room (upstairs)
Ross-University Hills Public Library
4310 East Amherst Avenue
A public Meeting to present the results of the West Washington Park Survey Students from the Historical & Architectural Survey Training Initiative (HASTI) Practical Experience class will be making a formal presentation and answering questions.
Please RSVP to Mary Therese Anstey – Historical & Architectural Survey Coordinator marytherese.anstey@chs.state.co.us / 303-866-4822

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