The Weekly Grind - March 23rd, 2026 Newsletter
- Critical Grind Gaming
- 3 days ago
- 3 min read
UPDATES
((thinking of making these permanent... what do we think??))
LAST WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS:
T.B. Sweet Creations came in and did a Cake Decorating class with us. We had some people drop in for our Coloring Meetup (3rd Mondays)! Our TCG Night was busy with Lorcana and our Magic the Gathering Two-Headed Giant Commander Tournament. Creator Meetup was a fun and chill time. And we got new Grimbeard Leather products in this past week!
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
This has been here for a while, but we want you all to know our new Smoothies and Refresher Flavors are here and they're amazing! Stop in and try one today!
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:
FABULOUS BINGO - MONDAY - 7PM
MINI-PAINTING - TUESDAY - 3PM
RPG NIGHT - TUESDAY & THURSDAY - 6PM
LEARN TO PLAY TSURO - SATURDAY - 1PM
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
Dana is hosting the Learn to Play this Saturday, Tsuro! Tsuro is a beautifully simple game of laying a tile before your own token to continue its path on each turn. The goal is to keep your token on the board longer than anyone else's, but as the board gills up this becomes harder because there are fewer empty spaces left and another player's tile may also extend your own path in a direction you'd rather not go. Sign up here to save your seat, or just drop in.
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.
5 Submissions for our March painting contest of Inigo, Catfolk Rogue! Find the post on our Facebook, Instagram, & TikTok to cast your vote for your favorite.
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!
"The secret of change is to focus all your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new." - Socrates.