The Weekly Grind - August 31st, 2026 Newsletter
LAST WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS:
We officially have an app!! Scan the QR Code or search "Critical Grind" in your preferred 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.
Daggerheart Hope & Fear is in stock! Make sure we have your email address when you check out and you'll get a digital .pdf of the book as well.
We're collection diapers for the Shorewood Kiwanis. And we're collecting used eye glasses, cell phones, hearing aids, and more for the Lions.
We had some great graphic novels added to the Little Free Library!
There's a games under $20 display for those quick gifts or something for game night.
Got to celebrate a birthday with Jessica and her friend's over the weekend!
Got some games to the table people have been wanting to play for a while.
Ash, doing what he does best.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
In the month of September, you can earn 2 Bonus Victory Points if you spend $15 or more on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays between 9am - 4pm. limit once per day
The South Side Perks Passport ends on Labor Day!! Only 1 week left!!
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:
BORED GAMES NIGHT - TUESDAY - 6PM
SIP & STITCH - WEDNESDAY - 9AM
MINI PAINTING DROP-IN - THURSDAY - 3PM
GAME OF TONES MUSIC BINGO - THURSDAY - 7PM
CREATOR MEETUP - FRIDAY - 6PM
BLOOD ON THE CLOCKTOWER - SATURDAY - 6PM
CREATOR POP-UP: TIN KAT CREATIONS - SUNDAY - 11AM
This Week's Events Flyers/Details
This Month's Calendar & Specials
September Specials
Butter Br-Ube Cold Brew - Cold Brew with Butter Pecan Syrup & Ube Cold Foam
Honey Comb Tea - Peach & Honey Syrup in any tea. (Chai Pictured).
Pinebubble Upside Down Italian Soda - Completely SUGAR FREE and CAFFEINE FREE. Sugar-free Pineapple Syrup & Sugar-free Caramel Syrup in Sparkling Water with Sugar-free Cherry cold foam.
Chocolate Heat Toast - Nutella, Strawberries, Chili Pistachios, Maple Drizzle, & Tajin
Pantry Staples Toast - Peanut Butter, Cucumber, Siracha, & Everything Bagel Seasoning on an Everything Bagel
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 close to sold out. Get your tickets soon!
RPG Event Updates!
--> TEENS RPG NIGHT
We are considering starting a Teen's RPG Night on the 1st & 3rd Fridays.
If your teenager would be interested in participating, fill out THIS FORM with them.
--> 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.
Congratulations to Shelby!
Stop in to pick up your prize.
Thank you to everyone who submitted.
September's mini is available now.
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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