The Weekly Grind - March 30th, 2026 Newsletter
- Critical Grind Gaming
- Mar 30
- 3 min read
UPDATES
((thinking of making these permanent... what do we think??))
LAST WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS:
Not a lot to post about last week. It was kinda slow for being Shorewood's Spring Break. We're hoping this week will be a little busier while some of the other schools are on Spring Break this week. As a reminder, we're closed this Sunday for Easter.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
We are officially selling TCGs on TCGPlayer.com. Check out our online store!
We're also currently taking Pre-orders in the cafe for the Secrets of Strixhaven set.
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 - MONDAY - 7PM
MINI-PAINTING - TUESDAY - 3PM
RPG NIGHT - TUESDAY & THURSDAY - 6PM
GAME OF TONES MUSIC BINGO - THURSDAY - 7PM
INKWELLS & ESPRESSO - SATURDAY - 1PM
BLOOD ON THE CLOCKTOWER - SATURDAY - 6PM
CLOSED ON EASTER - SUNDAY
This Week's Events Flyers/Details
This Month's Calendar & Specials
MARCH SPECIALS --
Sakura Latte: 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
APRIL SPECIALS --
"Grahams": Brown Sugar & Cinnamon - Latte, Chai, Matcha, or Italian Soda
Red Eye Refresher: Starfruit Passionfruit Mango & Berry Hibiscus Refresher
Harvest Green Smoothie: Apple, Kiwi, Pineapples, Bananas, & Lemongrass
Cocoa-Nana: Cream Cheese, Banana, Chocolate Sauce, & Crushed Wafers
T.H.I.C.: Tomatoes, Hummus, Italian Seasoning, & Cucumber
Special Events
Our last Local Author Book Fair was a great success and we want to do it again! If you're a local author interested in joining us, fill out this form before April 24th.
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
--> Learn to Play Role-Playing Games
Tuesday, April 21st we're excited to teach you how to play Role Playing Games! Dip your toes into the world of RPGs. Sign up to learn Dungeons & Dragons, Starfinder, or Daggerheart.
Stay tuned for sign-up links!
--> 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. (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.
Congratulations to our winner, Shelby Sawyer! It was a close call, but Shelby won by 1 vote!
Our April Minis should be in soon. They're due back April 26th!
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!
"Where there is power, there is resistance." - Michel Foucault
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