The Weekly Grind - August 3rd, 2026 Newsletter
- Critical Grind Gaming
- Aug 3
- 4 min read
LAST WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS:
Not a lot of photos this week. Feel free to send in your favorite Critical Grind moments in our discord channel # photo-drop.
Ash, Dana, and Rudy spent the week in Indianapolis for Gen Con gaming convention.
Ky, Rubix, and Sean stayed back at the cafe to be open for all of you!
Sainan Books and Wolf Den Gaming joined us on Sunday for a creator Pop-Up!
Shaun & Saphira braved the storms at Shorewood Crossroads Fest.
Shoutout to our cafe friends we ran into at Gen Con!
More Photos from Gen Con will be posted on social media and stay tuned for the new games being added to the library.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A little over 1 month left to get your passport filled!
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: GAYME NIGHT - MONDAY - 7PM
BORED GAME NIGHT - TUESDAY - 6PM
SIP & STITCH - WEDNESDAY - 9AM
MINI PAINTING DROP-IN - THURSDAY - 3PM
GAME OF TONES MUSIC BINGO - THURSDAY - 7PM
INKWELLLS & ESPRESSO - SATURDAY - 10AM
BLOOD ON THE CLOCKTOWER - SATURDAY - 6PM
BAKERY POP-UP: LINNER BAKERY - SUNDAY - 11AM
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.
Linner Bakery is coming back and everythinhg they bring is 100% Gluten Free!!! This is not a pop-up you want to miss.
Starting on August 11th, every 2nd and 4th Tuesday will be a Guided Craft Session. Join us on the 11th for Miniature Forever Flower Bouquets.
Join us Saturday, August 22nd for the Crystal & Psychic Fair. Various readings, healings, and more. + a special menu for the day!
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.
Congratulations to our winner!
Shelby Sawyer!!!
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!
"Growth is painful. Change is painful. But nothing is as painful as staying stuck where you do not belong." - N.R. Narayana
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