The Weekly Grind - March 16th, 2026 Newsletter
- Critical Grind Gaming
- 4 hours ago
- 3 min read
UPDATES
((thinking of making these permanent... what do we think??))
LAST WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS:
Kim and Dana set up at the Troy Craughwell Family Game Night this past week. We got to meet a bunch of new families and introduce them to Critical Grind, and new games!
Dana ran a Boop Learn to Play on Saturday. Thank you to everyone who came out to play this weekend! ESPECIALLY our Girl Scout Cookie Pop-Up on Sunday!
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
It's been highly anticipated but we're slowly bringing back your favorite smoothie flavors. We've even got some new ones on the horizon! For those who don't know, we're no longer using Dr. Smoothie for smoothies and refreshers. Once we run our of our current product, that's it. That does mean that some of the flavors will be going away. Our new Smoothies and Refresher Flavors are starting to cycle in.
Smoothies: Summer Strawberry, Superfruit Allstars (Pomegranate, Blueberry, Acai, Goji Berries), Mellow Mango, Harvest Greens (Apples, Kiwis, Pineapples, Bananas, Lemongrass), and Sunny Banana
Refreshers: Replenish (Watermelon Cucumber Mint), Revive (Starfruit Passionfruit Mango), Recharge (Dragonfruit Elderberry), Renew (Strawberry Acai).
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:
MINI-PAINTING - TUESDAY - 3PM
RPG NIGHT - TUESDAY & THURSDAY - 6PM
MTG: 2-HEADED GIANT - FRIDAY - 6PM
BLOOD ON THE CLOCKTOWER - SATURDAY - 6PM
This Week's Events Flyers/Details
This Month's Calendar & Specials
MARCH SPECIALS --
Sakura Latte:Â Cherry, Rose, Vanilla Latte, Chai, or Matcha
Lime N D'Coconut: Lime Italian Soda w/Coconut Cold Foam
Blue Lagoon Refresher: Watermelon Cucumber Mint Refresher w/Blue Curacao
They're After Me Lucky Toast: Mascarpone, Lucky Charms Marshmallows, & Graham Cracker Crumbles
Fool's Gold Toast: Whipped Ricotta, Crushed Chili Pistachios, Honey Drizzle, & Basil
Special Events
Tuesday, March 16th, T.B. Sweet Creations will be here hosting a Cake Decorating Class! It's $48 to sign up and you'll receive, the cake, all supplies needed, instruction, and 1 cafe beverage of your choice. Seating is limited so sign up now to reserve your seat.
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!
Magic League on Mondays and Lorcana League on Sundays (Kicks back off on the 22nd) (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.
March contest is already going. Stop by soon and pick up Inigo, Catfolk Rogue. Submissions are due back by THIS SUNDAY, March 22nd to allow for a full week of voting. Time is ticking on this one. Stop by today to grab your mini!
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!
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