The Weekly Grind - April 6th, 2026 Newsletter
- Critical Grind Gaming
- 3 days ago
- 3 min read
UPDATES
((thinking of making these permanent... what do we think??))
LAST WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS:
We had so much fun with everyone visiting us last week for Spring Break. Thank you to everyone who stopped in! We had a blast at Game of Tones music Bingo on Thursday. Join us for the next one on May 7th.
Dana also got the chance to GM for an employee engagement event at a local small business, BKS - Business Knowledge Systems. If anyone can think of any small business interested in an employee engagement game night, we'd love to host!
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
We are officially selling TCGs on TCGPlayer.com. Check out our online store!
We're also currently taking Pre-orders in the cafe for the Secrets of Strixhaven set.
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+ GAYME NIGHT - MONDAY - 6PM
MINI-PAINTING - TUESDAY - 3PM
BORED GAME NIGHT - TUESDAY - 6PM
RPG NIGHT - TUESDAY & THURSDAY - 6PM
LEARN TO PLAY: FOUR CORNERS - SATURDAY - 1PM
BLOOD ON THE CLOCKTOWER - SATURDAY - 6PM
POP-UP CREATOR: SOWERS CREATIONS - SUNDAY - 11AM
This Week's Events Flyers/Details
This Month's Calendar & Specials
APRIL SPECIALS --
"Grahams":Â 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
Our last Local Author Book Fair was a great success and we want to do it again! If you're a local author interested in joining us, fill out this form before April 24th.
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
--> Learn to Play Role-Playing Games
Tuesday, April 21st we're excited to teach you how to play Role Playing Games! Dip your toes into the world of RPGs. Sign up to learn Dungeons & Dragons, Starfinder, or Daggerheart.
Stay tuned for sign-up links! Just waiting on descriptions of the sessions they're running!
--> 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!
Magic League on Mondays and Lorcana League on Sundays. (Join the Discord for the League Goals)!
To sign up for a TCG Event, just click the photo.
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.
April Mini Painting Contest Minis are HERE!
Pick them up now and bring them back by April 26th.
Signing Off
Thanks so much for taking the time to read this week's Weekly Grind. If there's anything specific you want to hear about at the cafe, let me know!
"Hope. It is only thing stronger than fear. A little hope is effective. A lot of hope is dangerous." - President Snow, The Hunger Games