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January 18th – 24th

Published on January 18, 2010 in Coffee, Community, Events, Friends, Park and Staff. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , .

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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

Published on November 1, 2009 in Community, Events, Park and Perk Pups. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

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!


FANS (Friends and Neighbors of Washington Park) Meeting Minutes posted

Published on October 23, 2009 in Community, Events, Friends and Park. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

Meeting minutes from October 14th now posted on website: www.FANS.org

Please check it out and get involved however it may fit.  With budget cuts, the care of the park is even more dependent upon generous neighbors and volunteers.  Anyone who participates in FANS recieves a 20% discount at Wash Perk, ALWAYS….. just ask at the register.  Thank you FANS for all you do!

October 19th – 25th

Published on October 18, 2009 in Community, Events, Park and Perk Pups. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , .

EVENTS AT WASH PERK

Engineers Without Borders Denver Meeting

Mon, October 19, 7pm – 9pm at Wash Perk

EVENTS IN AREA

WWPNA Membership Meeting

October 21st, 7pm-9pm, at 790 S. Corona St. in the basement meeting room of Epiphany Lutheran Church.   This meeting will be held as an information booth style format, in which you can just browse the topic booths that interest you and speak one on one with members. Topics include: Zoning Code, WWP Green Team, Platte River Greenway, and standing committees (Crime and Safety, Communications, Land Use and Transportation)

Please just stop in and meet our neighborhood association volunteers if you haven’t yet, and find out how you can get involved or at least informed about issues concerning West Washington Park and it’s neighbors!

David Batstone’s Backyard Abolitionist Tour


October 21, 7:00pm at Pathways Church Uptown 1595 Pearl St. Temple Events Center

You know about Human Trafficking and Modern Day Slavery…now what do you do to help end it?
This FREE multi-media event with music by award winning Brant Christopher, compelling film, and an inspirational message by David Batstone – founder of Not For Sale — will help you become an effective abolitionist in your own backyard.

Visit http://www.notforsalecampaign.org/ for information on other Colorado dates.

Afghanistan in the Age of Flowers: Fri., October 23rd, 7:30 pm at The Mercury Cafe

Several of us from the Perk are going to see our wonderful Kelly O’Laughlin in her current play that’s been running through the month of October. Come join us!

Scream Scram

Fri, October 23, 6pm – 7pm Washington Park

5K run/walk and 100M Spooky Sneak Kids Race
Event Web site: http://www.screamagency.com
Online Registration http://www.active.com
Pull out your Halloween costume! It’s the 10th annual Scream Scram 5K run, walk and kids’ Spooky Sneak. Bring the whole family – and the dogs – to Wash Park the weekend before Halloween for a costume contest, food, entertainment, lots of prizes and, of course, the race! Questions? Please contact the organizer info@screamagency.com 303-893-8608

Perk Pups Soccer

Sat, October 24, 10am – 11am in Wash Park, grassy area behind Dos Chappelle Bathouse
2T soccer…. loosely coached and ready to have fun! Contact Joe Lindwall at joelindwall@hotmail.com or just show up for more information. Jerseys provided by Wash Perk.

5P- Golf Tournament : Sat.,October 24th at Harvard Gulch

October 12th – 18th

Published on October 12, 2009 in Community, Events, Park and Perk Pups. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

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EVENTS AT WASH PERK:

Not For Sale meeting

Wed, October 14, 7:00pm – 8:30pmWash Perk
Not for Sale Campaign meeting www.notforsaleco.org
Not For Sale organized in Colorado in early 2008 as a grassroots expression of the Not For Sale Campaign mission in our state. We are engaged in recruiting and motivating volunteers to end modern day slavery, through volunteer-initiated projects (open source activism) and in our own advocacy, detection and victim support initiatives.

ON A LARK Storewide Sale! October 17th!

On Saturday, October 17, On a Lark will have a HUGE SALE!
Everything in the store is on sale, from 10%-50%.
Now’s your chance to buy something for yourself that you’ve been longing for, or to address your Christmas shopping early!

Just arrived–Beautiful, unique, art-quality fused glass bowl, plates, and platters.  Hand-crafted by Tom Schumacher, a Wash Park artist.  Check out his hanging stained glass pieces, too.
They also have great hand-knitted scarves for this chilly weather we’ve been having!

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Sat, October 17, 12pm – 3pm at Wash Perk, big table
We’ll pick the mini pumpkins, have paints on hand along with cookies and hot chocolate/hot cider for kiddos that participate. Sign up at the shop the week before so we are sure to have enough pumpkins!

EVENTS AROUND WASHINGTON PARK:

FANS (Friends and Neighbors of Washington Park)

Wed, October 14, 6pm – 7pm VOC Bath House in Wash Perk
Sat, October 17, 10am – 11am in Wash Park, grassy area behind Dos Chappelle Bathouse
2T soccer…. loosely coached and ready to have fun! Contact Joe Lindwall at joelindwall@hotmail.com or just show up for more information. Jerseys provided by Wash Perk. Check out the website for alerts and changes:http://www.desktopcookbook.com/perkpups/

What's Happening at the Perk Sept. 13th-20th:

Published on September 13, 2009 in Coffee, Community, Events, Friends and Park. Closed Tags: , , , .

Wash Perk

Tuesday, September 15th from 7-9pm

Phenomenal Female Professional Workshop!

Provided by a Phenomenal Female herself,

Jan Hoath, Life Coach/ Please RSVP to Coach Hoath at jan@expeditiousconsulting.com

Wednesday,  Sept 16th 7:00 pm

Not for Sale Monthly Meeting, www.NotForSaleCo.org Check out our calendar for details of meeting!


13746327REMINDER: Voting ends Sept. 18th. THANK YOU all for for such wonderful support! Wash Perk has received a nomination for the A-list this year!  Visit the ABC 7 site to cast your vote. While you’re there vote for On A Lark for best gift shop.
– What is The A-List? An online guide to local businesses, with a contest running once per calendar year. The guide will be available year-round. Consumers from all over Denver vote for their favorite businesses on The A-List – You can view our listing here: http://kmgh.cityvoter.com/wash-perk-coffee-house/biz/124351

Community:

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Monday Sept 14th at the VOC Bathhouse at 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

FANS is having its first tree committee meeting

For more information, check out site: www.fanswashingtonpark.org

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Sunday, September 20, 2009 3pm to 6pm

Project Valentine’s Crafting Day for the Craft-Challenged

Fancy Tiger 1 S. Broadway  Denver CO 80209 (303)733-3855

RSVP to Danielle Brown at crafts@projectvalentine.com

Upcoming Events:

ITALIAN NIGHT in West Wash Park: (more details on calendar)

When: Tuesday, September 29, 7:00–9:00 pm
Where: Wash Perk Coffee Shop at S. Emerson and E. Ohio
Cost: $10/person, includes wine tasting and light appetizers
Reservations: required, as space is limited
Contact: Vicki Phillips at 720.839.8066 or vicki@bellaitaliatours.com
* RSVP by Sept. 22!

Presented by Bella Italia Travel Center, Wash Perk Coffee Shop, Kaladi Coffee, and Lloyd & Maxwell Wine and Spirit


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Pie in the Sky Make life sweeter for Project Angel Heart clients by purchasing your holiday pie from us Oct. 15-Nov. 15. Enjoy savory pecan, apple, pumpkin, or cherry pies, all baked fresh and generously donated by Bluepoint Bakery. One hundred percent of the proceeds benefit Project Angel Heart.  
 4190 Garfield Street 
Denver, CO 80216 P. 303-830-0202
F. 303-830-1840 
projectangelheart.org

COMING SOON! PERK PUPS SOCCER LEAGUE!!!!!

Wash Perk will be sponsoring a short season league this Fall, details coming soon. Please email Joe Lindwall at joelindwall@hotmail.com if you are interested in signing up your pup.  We’re thinking 2-3 yr olds, running around at the park on Saturday mornings could be a blast to watch!  And they’ll have PERK PUP jerseys!

Sept.5th – Sept 13th

Published on August 31, 2009 in Community, Events and Park. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

Wash Perk Events:

LABOR DAY, September 7th

OPEN 6am-1pm

Wash Perk is a proud sponsor of the Aetna Park to Park 10 miler, from City Park to Washington Park.

Ashleigh and Will will be at the finish line providing coffee and snacks to volunteers. Thank you both!


Community Events:

“We Can’t Afford to Wait” Vigil

Confluence Park in Denver, 2200 15th St, Denver, CO 80202

Wednesday, September 2nd, 6:30 PM

Click below for more details and to RSVP for the vigil in Denver:

Yes, I’ll be there.

Other locations:

We Can’t Afford to Wait Vigil
Boulder, Boulder at 7:30 PM—RSVP

Denver Boot Camp

Sat, September 5, 10am – 11am at the 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

FANS is hosting the third annual Washington Park Employees Appreciation Coffee

When: Wednesday, September 9th at 7:00 a.m to 8:00 a.m.

Where: It will be held at the Perennial Gardens next to Downing St.

Stop by for a chat, have coffee and sweet rolls and say thanks.

Tour the Mt. Vernon Flower Beds
FANS monthly meeting

Wednesday,September 9th
will meet at 6:00 p.m. at the Mt. Vernon Flower
Beds.
Hear Gary Douglas, Denver Parks horticulturist talk
about the gardens, design and flower identification.
He will answer our burning questions about the
secret to having a beautiful garden. Bring a friend
and your camera. See you there.
The Mt. Vernon Flower Beds are west of the Lawn
Bowling Green on the diagonal. Mississippi and
Franklin from the east and Tennessee and Downing
from the west.



August 24 – 30

Published on August 24, 2009 in BAD, Community, Events and Park. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

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.

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Announcements for the week of August 10-16

Published on August 10, 2009 in Community, Events, Friends, Music and Park. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , .
Here are the events and meetings happening at Wash Perk and in the Washington Park area.
  • Tuesday, August 11th: our incredible bus-person, Austin Evans, returns from his vacation back east!!!! We missed him around here, but were happy to see more of Kendra and Dani! Welcome back!

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  • MWWP (Merchants of West Washington Park) Halloween planning meeting 9:30 am on Wednesday August 12th at Wash Perk
  • FANS (Friends and Neighbors of Washington Park) Tree Tour
    Wed, August 12, 6pm – 7pm at Dos Chappel Boathouse, Washington Park
    Tour of Trees in Washington Park including State Champions. Learn about the different species of trees in the park and identify the state champion trees with the help of Doug Schoch with the Forestry Division of Parks and Recreation. What is the oldest tree in the park, what is the most common tree, what about all the cotton from the cottonwoods? Join us.

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  • District 7 Zoning Meeting : Thursday, August 13th at SWIC, Southwest Improvement Council (see calendar for details)
  • The Poo Free Park program will be presented to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
    Thursday, August 13th
    Newton Senior Center at 4401 Navajo
    starting at 6:00 p.m.

    There is an opportunity to share your comments at the beginning of the meeting.  You are invited to attend and comment or just hear what is being said.
    If you are not able to make the meeting but would like to comment:
    Dave Robinson is Council district 6 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board representative please email him at daverobinson@ecentral.com
    Edward Done is Council District 7 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board representative  please email him at   dp@edwarddone.com

August 8th Happenings

Published on August 7, 2009 in Coffee, Community, Events, Friends and Park. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

Saturday August 8

Not For Sale Event from 1pm – 5pm

Join us for an Modern Day Slavery Awareness Event www.notforsalecampaign.org

The Not for Sale Campaign combines technology, intellectual capital, abolitionist groups and a growing network of individuals joined together to end slavery in our lifetime. Igniting and aiding this comprehensive response is the Not For Sale Campaign’s purpose. Our collective challenge is simple, stand with those who are enslaved, work together to free them, and empower them in their freedom to break the cycle of vulnerability.

AND, at Washington Park:

Denver Boot Camps 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. It’s a great way to tone that sexy female body or to lose those love handles for the guys. The instructor is someone, who’s actually been to boot camp, a former Marine. 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 triathlon participants.
Ticket Info: $7
FIRST CLASS FREE
This is a weekly class.
All participants receive FREE medium drink at Wash Perk.(FIRST VISIT ONLY!)