The Weekly Grind - August 24th, 2026 Newsletter
LAST WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS:
We had some fun events this week. Great turnout for our Friday Night TCG Open Play! A lot of fun board games and RPG sessions this weekend.
We officially have an app!! Scan the QR Code or search "Critical Grind" in your preffered play store. Log-In with your victory points phone number. Turn on Notifications for promotions and future discounts.
You can use the app to order for pick-up or order drinks & toast directly to your table while you play.
PHOTO DROP HIGHLIGHTS
Want to see your photos here? Feel free to send in your favorite Critical Grind moments in our discord channel # photo-drop.
Our Daggerheart: Hope & Fear books came in and will officially be on the shelves on Tuesday. If you purchase one, make sure we have your email address and you'll also get emailed a pdf version of the game.
We're accepting donations of used eye glasses, hearing aids, cell phones, and key fobs on behalf of the Lions.
Thank you to Gene for our beautiful flowers.
We had a great time with our Crystal & Psychic fair on Saturday.
A lot of great games and players this past week.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The South Side Perks Passport ends on Labor Day!!
There are 15 local coffeeshops involved. It's a great way to support local this summer. A lot of businesses are struggling right now and this is an ideal opportunity to show your support.
Bean N Breek, Blissful Brew, Book Bar, Critical Grind, Electric Drip, The Emerald Cup, Espresso Palette, Folklore, Gost, Grounded, Grove, Iversen's, Krema, The Scoop, Social Butterfly, Strange Brew, Sumerce', Short & Sweet Tasty Treats, & The Living Room.
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+ MEETUP: FABULOUS BINGO - MONDAY - 7PM
BORED GAMES NIGHT - TUESDAY - 6PM
ART CLASS W/ QUINNFINITE POSSIBILITES - TUESDAY - 6PM
SIP & STITCH - WEDNESDAY - 9AM
MINI PAINTING DROP-IN - THURSDAY - 3PM
KID'S RPG NIGHT - FRIDAY - 6PM
BLOOD ON THE CLOCKTOWER - SATURDAY - 6PM
This Week's Events Flyers/Details
This Month's Calendar & Specials
August Specials
Dragon's Den Latte - Mocha latte with banana and hazelnut, topped with Cinnamon
Trop Popica - Juice made with tropical harmony smoothie and sparkling water
Passion Berry Lemonade - Passionfruit Black tea with lemonade and blueberry syrup
Thumbs Up Toast - Ricotta, cucumber, ranch, bacon bits, dill and black pepper
PB&B Toast - Peanut Butter, Blackberries, & Honey
August Calendar!
More Special Events
We are so grateful and honored that Critical Grind will be one of the stops on Grant Lyon's Board Game Comedy Tour. Join us on Wednesday, October 7th at 7pm for an evening of comedy, board games, and community. Tickets are available on EventBrite. Reserve your seat now. Seats are very limited. Doors at 6pm. Show starts at 7pm. After the show, Grant will be hanging out and playing board games with attendees. This show is already 50% sold out. Get your tickets quickly.
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!
Casual TCG Open Play is Mondays and Fridays. Starting at 6pm. $5/person.
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.
Mini Painting Submissions for August are in now! Vote on any of our social media!
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!
"Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything." - George Bernard Shaw
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