The Weekly Grind - April 27th, 2026 Newsletter

Critical Grind Gaming
3 hours ago
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UPDATES

Our hours are permanently changing to:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9am - 9pm

Wednesday: 9am - 3pm

Friday & Saturday: 9am - 11pm

Sunday: 9am - 6pm

LAST WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS:

Last week was busy but we didn't get a lot of photos.

We got in the new Character Packs for Daggerheart. They're $19.99 each and have everything you need to play various characters.

Dana was set up at Shorewood Glen Senior Living Community on Saturday talking about the importance of playing games and socializing as we age.

Saturday Night we had the joy, honor, and privilege to host the vow renewal for Jay & Quincy. It was a beautiful evening of love, friends, family, and games!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

SAVE THE DATES!

Wednesday, April 29th we will be doing an After Hours event. Learn to Play Viticulture while enjoying a glass of wine. $20/ticket. Bring Your Own Beverage for 21+ only. Must have valid ID. Only 8 Seats available so reserve yours now.

Wednesday, March 20th will be our Unlocked After Hours event. Bedazzle a Book! $35/person. All supplies and instruction included + a cafe beverage. Bring Your Own Book. Bring Your Own Beverage for 21+ only. Must have valid ID.

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.

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SPECIAL EVENTS OF NOTE THIS WEEK:

LGBTQ+ FABULOUS BINGO - MONDAY - 7PM
BORED GAME NIGHT - TUESDAY - 6PM
MINI-PAINTING - TUESDAY & THURSDAY - 3PM
RPG NIGHT - TUESDAY & THURSDAY - 6PM
UNLOCKED AFTER HOURS: LEARN TO PLAY VITICULTURE - WEDNESDAY - 6PM
PATHFINDER SOCIETY - FRIDAY - 6PM
MAGIC: STRIXHAVEN COMMANDER PARTY - FRIDAY - 6PM
INKWELLS & ESPRESSO - SATURDAY - 10AM
POP-UP CREATOR: GINNIE JO CRAFTS - SUNDAY - 11AM

This Week's Events Flyers/Details

This Month's Calendar & Specials

APRIL SPECIALS --

"Grahams": Brown Sugar & Cinnamon - Latte, Chai, Matcha, or Italian Soda

Red Eye Refresher: Starfruit Passionfruit Mango & Berry Hibiscus Refresher

Harvest Green Smoothie: Apple, Kiwi, Pineapples, Bananas, & Lemongrass

Cocoa-Nana: Cream Cheese, Banana, Chocolate Sauce, & Crushed Wafers

T.H.I.C.: Tomatoes, Hummus, Italian Seasoning, & Cucumber

Special Events

We're hoping to host D&D Summer Club again this year, but we need Dungeon Masters.

If you, or someone you know, may be intereseted in running a 4-week campaign this summer, please fill out THIS FORM.

RPG Event Updates!

--> KIDS RPG NIGHT

How it normally works: I email the parents directly, hopefully on the Monday before Kid's RPG Night with the link for sign-ups and session descriptions. So if you are a Kid's RPG Night parent, please fill out this form. (if you haven't already)

Please remember Kid's RPG Night takes place the 2nd and 4th Fridays, GMs permitting.

--> Paizo Society Games

Pathfinder Society is played at the cafe every 1st and 3rd Friday.

Starfinder Society is played here every 2nd and 4th Sunday.

Find both those games on Warhorn or in our Discord

--> Discord Looking For Party

Join our Discord and find your next gaming group.

We play RPGs every Tuesday and Thursday, but people will plan meet-ups outside those times as well. Join our Discord and see what games are being played.

Tip: When you join, go to Rules to get verified. Then, VERY IMPORTANTLY: go to Roles-and-Info to select your interests. This is what will unlock the channels.

TCG Event Updates!

Lorcana League on Sundays kick back off May 17th. (Join the Discord for the League Goals)!

To sign up for a TCG Event, just click the photo.

We're currently accepting Pre-Orders for the newest Lorcana Set: Wilds Unknown. Stop by the cafe to place your Pre-Order.

Monthly Mini Painting Contest

Whether you're participating in our contests or just looking for a space to hang out and paint, stop by any Tuesday or Thursday for our Mini-Painting drop-in between 3pm & 8pm. $5 for all you can paint, access to our brushes, and paints, and a free figure to practice on. Or pick up additional figures for only $5 each.