The Weekly Grind - April 7th, 2025 Newsletter
- Critical Grind Gaming
- Apr 6
- 3 min read
I'm writing this one from the past... for the future! It's actually Sunday the 6th but these things get posted on Monday the 7th. Also, I'm on the West Coast right now and I'm 2 hours in the past too! I don't know... anyway, this is Wonderwall...
Last Week's Recap
Season 2 of Critical Community kicked off last week with a solo episode. I talked a little bit about last season and upcoming events at the cafe. This episode is only about 10 minutes long so, give it a quick listen.
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We're back to our normal hours! We open at 9am every day!! If you work for a school or organization and would like to plan a field trip, please email me directly, dana@criticalgrind.com
This Month's Calendar & Specials
APRIL SPECIALS
Our April Specials are here!
Dirty Duck: Cherry Chai latte with a double shot of espresso and Blue Curacao Cold Foam.
Berry Julip Refresher: Fresh muddled Mint and Blackberry in a Watermelon Cucumber Mint Refresher with Sparkling Water.
Lavender Lemonade Smoothie: Lemonade Smoothie blended with organic Lavender syrup and Butterfly Pea Flower.
Crabless Rangoon Toast: Cream Cheese, Scallions, Chow Mein Noodles, and Sweet & Sour Sauce.
Bharberrian Pie: Raspberry Rhubarb Jam, Sliced Strawberries, Graham Crackers, Cinnamon, and a sprinkle of Cane Sugar.
We've expanded our evening hot food options. Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays after 5pm we have late-night hot snacks!
Highlights & New Stock
Magic the Gathering Tarkir: Dragonstorm is here! Prerelease was last Friday and we had a great turnout. We are out of Prerelease Kits but we still have plenty of Commander Sets, Bundles, Collector Booster Packs, Play Booster Packs, and Play Booster Boxes.
SIGN UP for the Release Day Draft Tournament, this Friday, April 11th.
NEW and RESTOCKS of Games!
All of the small games are priced at $20 or less and perfect for those last minute add-ons to those Easter Baskets.
On Saturdays and Sundays, come in and buy a bag of Critical Grind coffee and receive a FREE 12oz drip coffee.
Did You Know!?
Anyone can add to the Kommunity Chest at any time. Just let our staff know you'd like to contribute.
This Week's Events
Upcoming Events:
We've started Miniature Painting drop-ins from 3pm until 8pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
$5 will cover paints and brushes. Some minis will be available for additional purchases, or you can bring your own. We plan on hosting monthly contests in the future as well.
Saturday, April 12th we'll be streaming Armored MMA. This is a medieval cage match. The stream starts at 5:45pm but the first match doesn't officially start until 7pm. It's $12 for the event and will include gaming, and popcorn!
Sunday, April 13th we're featuring our new Pop-Up Bakery Friends, Blue Heron Bagels. She'll be bringing Sourdough bagels, bagel chips, and make your own bagel kits. She'll be popped up here from 11am - 3pm.
Build Together is when our friends come together, with this Lego sets, and build them at the cafe. It's free to participate, we just ask that you make cafe purchases. Make new friends and build things... together.
This month's Themed Trivia is Schitt's Creek! Fold it in to your calendar because if you're a fan of the show, this is not something you'll want to miss. Tuesday, April 15th at 7pm.
Blooming Succulents is coming back on Wednesday, April 16th at 6pm for another Sip & Paint & Plant! This time we'll be painting gnomes! Sign up on the Blooming Succulents website to reserve your spot.
Our lovely friend Teagan, from Ten Cups Tarot, is back on Wednesday the 16th at 7pm. Get there early to secure your spot.
Signing Off
Thanks for reading this week's Weekly Grind. If there's anything specific you want to hear about at the cafe, let me know!
"If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor." - Desmond Tutu
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