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April 5th – 11th

EVENTS AT WASH PERK



Wednesday, April 7, 6:30pm – 8:00pm at Wash Perk

CORRECTION: This actually will be held on April 28th at Wash Perk

Urban Skye


Urban Skye is a network of small communities joined in a common quest for friendship, for personal meaning, and for spiritual exploration. We seek to help revitalize the urban soul by: Pursuing Beauty: through film discussions, book salons, expressive writing groups, art and design gatherings, and other cultural opportunities, Urban Skye seeks to activate and nourish imagination among friends. Learning Grace: by exploring ancient spiritual practices, Urban Skye provides room for fellow travelers to seek, ask questions, discuss and ponder practical applications of wisdom in our everyday lives. Sharing Burdens: by serving the city of Denver by participating in a wide variety of service projects, Urban Skye offers opportunities to experience the delight of giving to others in meaningful ways. website: www.urbanskye.org



FOR OUR NEIGHBORS

STREET SWEEPING:

Do you ever forget what days have restricted parking for street sweeping? Well, thanks to our  friend Josh we are able to provide you with a link to a website where you can sign up to receive a text message the night before, or morning of, street cleaning in your area:
http://textvsticket.com/sweep/index.jsp

Thanks Josh!


We would like to say Congratulations to our friend and neighbor Annik!  We are so proud and we hope she remembers the little people.  :)  
Read all about Annik here:
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2010/mar10/03-30Crabby.mspx



COUPON

EcoMetro

We have a coupon in the latest edition of the EcoMetro Guide
Pick up this latest edition for our coupon and much, much more.

http://www.ecometro.com/denver/default.aspx


ART CONTEST

This is Ashley, the 7 year old winner of our art design contest.
She chose the National Jewish Health Fund to Cure Asthma as her nonprofit recipient. :)

We should have stickers this week for purchase!
Be sure to come in and be a part of the first round of our art contests!








Speaking of our art contest, let’s get ready for round two! This round is for ages 8-11. Entries will be taken until June 15th.

January 18th – 24th

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ATTENTION FRIENDS!!!

We are donating 100% of our Convenience Coffee proceeds to The Bill Clinton Haiti Relief Fund From today thru next Fri, Jan 23rd. Come in and help us send assistance to those in need.

EVENTS AT WASH PERK

EWB, Engineers Without Borders

Mon, January 18, 6:30pm – 9:00pm at Wash Perk

Urban Skye

Wed, January 20, 6:30pm – 8:00pm at Wash Perk

Urban Skye is a network of small communities joined in a common quest for friendship, for personal meaning, and for spiritual exploration. We seek to help revitalize the urban soul by: Pursuing Beauty: through film discussions, book salons, expressive writing groups, art and design gatherings, and other cultural opportunities, Urban Skye seeks to activate and nourish imagination among friends. Learning Grace: by exploring ancient spiritual practices, Urban Skye provides room for fellow travelers to seek, ask questions, discuss and ponder practical applications of wisdom in our everyday lives. Sharing Burdens: by serving the city of Denver by participating in a wide variety of service projects, Urban Skye offers opportunities to experience the delight of giving to others in meaningful ways. website:www.urbanskye.org

Girls Night: Accessory and clothing exchange!!

Sat, January 23, 6:30pm – 7:30pm at Wash Perk

Ask Kelsey,Santi or Lucy for details!!!!

Events Around Washington Park

Assurant Health Polar Bear 5K

Sun, January 24, 10am – 11am in Washington Park
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November 2nd – 8th

Events At Wash Perk

Phenomenal Female Professionals

Tue, November 3, 6:30pm – 9:00pm at Wash Perk

Are you a Phenomenal Female Professional? Do you know what it is to be a Woman constantly looking for balance in her work and life with a combination of style, grace, and power? Are you ready to explore and expand upon your Phenomenal Womanhood? If you answered YES to any of these questions, you are invited to join other phenomenal women for the FREE Phenomenal Female Professional Workshop! Bring your friends! Come with an open heart and a willingness to shine and be inspired as we discover the expanses of your phenomenal self. Note: A special gift will be given to all who attend! Please RSVP to Coach Hoath at jan@expeditiousconsulting.com

Not For Sale

Wed, November 4, 7pm – 9pm at Wash Perk

Committee meeting for Human Trafficking Task Force

Events Around Wash Park

WWPNA Board Meeting
Tue, November 3, 6:30pm – 8:30pm at WSCC

The November meeting of the WWPNA Board and officers is open to the public. The meeting will be held at the Washington Street Community Center, 809 South Washington. Please note that Board meetings are typically held on the first Tuesday of the month.

Washington/Emerson Two Way Reversion Meeting

Thu, November 5, 6:30pm – 8:00pm at Epiphany Lutheran Church, Ohio and Corona

Since the last public meeting on this Councilman Nevitt and the West Washington Park Neighborhood Association have been negotiating with Denver Public Works. These negotiations have come to fruition, at long last. Public Works has committed to making substantial changes to these streets to mitigate non-neighborhood traffic, and will perform a final evaluation in 5 years for complete reversion to two-way. The details are a bit long for an email thread, but there is significant progress (and in my opinion, there is light at the end of the tunnel). During this meeting I will present the details of the plan, and facilitate a discussion with you, the impacted neighbors. The Manger of Traffic, Brian Mitchell, will be in attendance to answer questions, along with Councilman Nevitt, who has been integral to obtaining this agreement. I hope you are able to attend, and feel free to pass this along to others who live on Washington and Emerson so they may attend as well.

Perk Pups Soccer

Sat, November 7, 10am – 11am in Wash Park, grassy area behind Dos Chappelle Bathouse

2T soccer…. loosely coached and ready to have fun! Contact Joe Lindwall at http://www.desktopcookbook.com/perkpups/ or just show up for more information. Jerseys provided by Wash Perk.

Attic to Basement Sale at WSCC

Sat, November 7th, 9am-4pm

The semi-annual Attic-to-Basement Garage Sale is set for Saturday, November 7
at the Washington Street Community Center. The sale will run from 9 a.m. to 4
p.m. at 809 S. Washington Street at Ohio. All proceeds go to WSCC.

Volunteers are needed for the days prior to the sale starting on Wednesday,
November 4, to help set up. (This is a great way to get a sneak peek at what
will be available for sale!) Volunteers are also needed to help after the
sale. (This is a great way to walk away with anything left unsold!)

Any amount of time you have to volunteer will be very much appreciated.
Please contact Jane Craft at 303-733-4643, or stop by WSCC to sign up.

FALL LEAF DROP

Sun, November 8, 10am – 4pm Southeast – South High School (Louisiana Ave. & Franklin St.)

It’s time once again to rake up and recycle the leaves in your yard and help make sure that they are turned into compost! On the first three Sundays in November (Nov. 1, 8 & 15), residents may drop off an unlimited amount of leaves at five Leaf Drop locations. LeafDrop is brought to you by Denver Recycles, a program of Solid Waste Management/Denver Pubic Works. Removing yard debris, such as leaves, from our waste stream is important in reducing our impact on global warming and the environment. Consider recycling your leaves by digging them into your garden, composting them at home or using a lawn mower to mulch small amounts into your grass. Using your fallen leaves in this manner can help you create a healthy lawn or garden! Remember to never sweep your leaves into the street. This clogs up storm sewers and street sweeper vehicles.

Children’s Hospital Race for Fetal Hope

Sun, November 8, 10am – 12pm in Washington Park

Event Web site: http://www.fetalhope.org/page.php?id=65 Online Registration URL http://www.raceforfetalhope.org

Come to one of Denver’s top events. The Children’s Hospital Race for Fetal Hope has everything from the wonderful and fast 5K Run/Walk, Kids Fun Run, Kids Festival and one of the largest Sponsor Expos. This event has something for everyone and is a great way to spend the day with your family. Go to the event website for information on registration.

Halloween Pics!  Thanks Everyone!


August 24 – 30

EVENTS AT WASH PERK:

  • Venus de Miles jerseys are ready to be picked up at shop; participants receive 15% discount off purchases.
  • Women Wanderers Meetup Wed, August 26, 7pm – 9pm @ Wash Perk Women Wanderers: Wednesday Evening Travel Conversations Meetup, 7-9 p.m. (group membership and reservation required: visit http://www.meetup.com/women-wanderers to see if it’s a good fit for you and to join) Led by Betsy Hedberg

COMMUNITY EVENTS:

  • Iyengar Yoga Studio Open House  on August 28th from 4-8pm. They will be Presenting a movie of BKS Iyengar’s practice, demonstration on the use of props, learn the invocation to Patanjali, Kids class, Introductory class, Q & A – All for FREE!
    The Iyengar Yoga Studio is located at 770 S. Broadway
  • FANS Adopts Flower Bed in Washington Park – Help Wanted!
    Friends and Neighbors of Washington Park (“FANS”).
    FANS has volunteered to maintain and improve a small flower bed in Washington Park; we need volunteers to weed and clean the bed and trim the flora; bring your own work gloves. We do this for Pride, beatification, exercise, fresh air, scenery, people watching, dog watching…
    WHERE: Mississippi and Franklin, immediately west of the running trail and south of the vehicle entry point.
    Saturday August 29, 2009, at 8:00am, and at 8:00am the last Saturday of each month thereafter during the growing season.
    RSVP to Stephen Evanoff stephenevanoff@msn.com
  • Denver Boot Camp Sat, August 29, 10am – 11am @ Washington Park Recreation Center
    Each Denver Boot Camp is becoming the biggest program in Denver. It is already the toughest, but worth the results. For both men and women, it is the program if you want to burn over 1000 calories in an hour, while slashing pounds of fat and toning your muscles. The program is perfect for everyone because you are pushed to your own personal limits. We have everyone out there; the out of shape, new moms, future brides, marathon runners, and triathalon participants.
    Ticket Info: $7 FIRST CLASS FREE This is a weekly class. All participants receive FREE medium drink at Wash Perk.(FIRST VISIT ONLY!) http://www.washparkbootcamp.com
  • Lucky Mutt Strut Sun, August 30, 9am – 11am in Washington Park
    Race day registration is from 7:30 to 8:45
    . Race begins at 9 for runners, 9:15 for walkers. Fun-loving folks with or without their four-legged friends are welcome to walk or run in this 2-mile race. Each participant will receive a Lucky Mutt Strut t-shirt and a Whole Foods goodie bag with a re-usable water bottle and other surprises for you and your furry friend. After the race, kick back and enjoy the festivities in the park. There will be entertainment and vendors to explore. Want to run/walk for free? If you get $150 worth of sponsors you can run/walk for free. MaxFund depends on donations to care for and place 1,000 animals a year. Every dollar helps and the more we can raise for our “Lucky Mutts and Friendly Felines,” the more animals we can help find a “second leash” on life in new Forever Homes. To help provide incentive, the top four fundraisers will be awarded prizes that include: First Prize: 32” HDTV Second Prize: Wii Third Prize: iPod Fourth Prize: $100 Whole Foods gift card

REMINDER!

  • Don’t forget about the Fall Shade Tree Program!
    These trees are low-cost for Denver residents – only $25 each!
    (trees this size usually sell for more than $100)
    Learn more and Download your Shade Tree Application:

    http://www.theparkpeople.com/Fall_2009_Shade_Tree_Application_Web.pdf

    To have an application mailed to you, call 303-722-6262 or email info@theparkpeople.org (include your mailing address and Subject Heading: “Request for Shade Tree Application”).

    Application DEADLINE: Sept 1, availability is limited, apply today!

UPDATE

  • A message from Pam regarding the Not For Sale Campaign meeting held at the shop.Here is a picture of two people who stopped by and we got to talk to about modern day slavery and human trafficking.NFS - Wash Perk 004 One girl volunteered to help with our organization and the 27 million people enslaved worldwide.
    Each year 1 million children are forced into sex trafficking, 15,000-17,000 people are trafficking into the US and is a $32 Billion business. Spreading awareness is one of the best ways to bring a stop to this injustice. Thanks so much for your help and for the customers who came by and learned about modern day slavery!Pam Harvey
    Colorado State Director
    Not For Sale Campaign
  • POO FREE PARKS: (the following was copied from letter by FANS President, Cindy Johnstone):

On August 14th I reported to you that the pilot Poo Free Parks project with advertising would be starting soon in Washington Park.  That email was following the August Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting where the pilot was endorsed by the board.  Today I received a call from my Councilman’s office that the Poo Free Park project and contract has been suspended and is no longer going to take place at this time.  The City’s budget crisis with the need to reduce the budget by 14% is the primary  focus of each city department and City Council. Hard decisions are having to be made that will go into effect in September.  The other important focus for the city is the new zoning code and this also requires the full attention of City Council and city officials.

COUPON!

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WWPMA and Women Wanderers on Wednesday, July 22nd

The newly organized West Washington Park Merchants Association will meet at the shop at 7am on Wednesday. All members receive a 20% discount off their bill.  This meeting we hope to firm up our values and mission statement.  We will be led by the fearless Sandi Segal, who took the initiative and has done so much of the footwork for the Association.  Thank you, Sandi!

The Women Wanderers Meetup Group will meet at the shop at 7 pm on Wednesday night.  This is a travel discussion group led by Betsy Hedberg.   Check out  http://www.meetup.com/women-wanderers to see if it’s a good fit for you, and to join (group membership and reservation required).