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The Weekly Grind - December 1st, 2025 Newsletter
UPDATES HIGHLIGHTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS : Thank you to those of you who joined us for our Misfit Thanksgiving. Stop by Critical Grind for your holiday shopping! This Week's Event Highlights This is a quick look at this week's events. And of course any day is Game Day at Critical Grind. Just stop in anytime and find your next favorite game. Follow our newsletter and socials to never miss an event! Every link you need to follow us is right here: LINKTREE SPECIAL EVENTS OF NOTE THIS
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The Weekly Grind - November 24th, 2025 Newsletter
UPDATES Starting in November we'll be closing early on Wednesdays. HIGHLIGHTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS : This week is Thanksgiving. We like to think about what we're grateful for, and it's our customers! This week we celebrate our customer appreciation week with sales every day. RPG Event Updates! --> KIDS RPG NIGHT KIDS RPG NIGHT IS CANCELLED THE 21ST AND 28TH. How it normally works: I email the parents directly, hopefully on the Monday before Kid's RPG Night with the link for sign-u
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Nov 243 min read
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The Weekly Grind - November 17th, 2025 Newsletter
UPDATES Starting in November we'll be closing early on Wednesdays. HIGHLIGHTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS : I want to give a quick highlight to the baby of the team. Our daughter Saphira turns 13 today!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY KIDDO! We had so much fun this week! RPGs, Avatar Prerelease, Lorcana Release Tournament, Creator Meetup and more! Keep an eye on our socials and Discord for Thanksgiving Week/Customer Appreciation Week Sales. The New Dungeons & Dragons books are here! We have the Magic Av
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Nov 164 min read
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The Weekly Grind - November 10th, 2025 Newsletter
UPDATES Starting in November we'll be closing early on Wednesdays. HIGHLIGHTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS : We had a great time this weekend! Thank you to everyone who came out and played games throughout the weekend. Special shout-out to Kevin Rodgers and Chris Leder for bringing in their game to playtest, and to Theresa from Dessert First for bringing her delicious treats on Sunday! Check out the new items in stock! The new Starfinder and Pathfinder Books are here AND the new D&D book
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Nov 104 min read
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