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IN MEMORY OF AGNES ZEIDLER
We are saddened to report that Coffee House co-founder, Agnes Zeidler, passed away on September 23, 2009. Her efforts in helping to found The Coffee House back in 1967 have touched countless lives over the years. Her spirit will live on in every song we sing at The Coffee House.
FILL THE BIG BARREL CHALLENGE!
The Coffee House has supported the Central City Church's Food Pantry for many years with our monthly pantry benefits. In these tough economic times it is more important than ever to lend our support to the Food Pantry. Our challenge to you is to help us fill not the small barrel, but the BIG BARREL on Food Pantry benefit nights. And remember, you can also drop off donations of non-perishable items at any Coffee House show.
2010 MID-WINTER TALENT CONTEST
Entry blanks will be available for this year's talent contest at The Coffee House or on at www.the-coffee-house.com on Friday, Dec 4th and must be turned in by Dec 31, 09. Audition rounds are Fridays, January 22 & 29 with the Finals on Saturday, Feb. 20, 10. The first place winner will receive The Pastor Chuck Witt Award of $100. The first runner-up will receive The Deanna Morici Award of $50, and the second runner-up receives the Dick "Nitelinger" Golembiewski Award of $25. All three top finishers will perform in a winner's showcase concert in May 2010.
CENTRAL CITY CHURCH'S FOOD PANTRY
For many years The Coffee House has presented a Food Pantry Benefit on the first Friday of each month. The
performers donate their time for these events which benefit the Central City Church's Food Pantry. We have
learned that the pantry is currently really struggling. They may have to lay off staff and may run out of food in the
near future. The Coffee House board has decided to accept donations of food for the pantry on all show nights
instead of just Pantry Benefit nights. In these tough economic times, we need to help each other out. Please
consider bringing a donation for the pantry when you attend a Coffee House show.
SPECIAL OFFER FOR STUDENTS: Receive a free cup of coffee by showing your valid student ID. What a deal!
Reminder: kids 12 & under are always admitted free when accompanied by a responsible adult.
Pictures from our 40th Anniversary Show
If you enjoy attending events at The Coffee House, or if you're a performer who appreciates having a great venue to perform at, consider joining our volunteer team. We always can use more volunteers to staff the door and set-up & tear-down the refreshments. Be creative! If you have a great idea, join our board and chair a new committee for your idea. For example, two years ago a volunteer got the idea for and organized our first Gallery Night event.
If you are interested in any of these volunteer jobs, please come to our next board meeting or contact us via email through www.the-coffee-house.com or our info line, 414-534-4612. All of these positions report to the board and The Coffee House Board will have the final decision in who to appoint to these jobs.
The mission of "Living Activism" is to aid groups in reaching a new audience and signing up new volunteers while raising awareness and money for their group. By taking care of the set-up needs of an event, we allow the groups to focus their energy on their issues. Featured groups have included Casa Maria, Hunger Task Force, Peace Action Center, Lutheran Volunteer Corp., Literacy Services, Urban Ecology Center, and W.A.V.E. (Wis. Anti-Violence Effort).
Managers: Sandy Weisto & Joe Holland
Telephone during open hours: (414) 534-4612
The Coffee House Information Line: (414) 534-4612
We serve coffee, herbal teas, soda, and baked goods. Free parking is available in our lighted lot. The Coffee House is wheelchair-accessible.