Dear Friends-
Monday brings with it a melody of reality- the reinstitution of work and school and a lingering smile from a weekend of play and relaxation- for some people! Monday's are quiet at the cafe in the morning but we look forward to more hustle and bustle as the week progresses. In light of that, we also have more happening during the week so let me elaborate.
Tuesday- 6-9PM
Chess is brewing as always. We got another chess table together so make the pieces move!
Wednesday- 7-8:15PM
Yoga is also alive and well and set into the life of the cafe. We are progressing and maintaining a large class size. We are accepting a drop-in donation so consider that and we would love for folks to hang out before or after enjoying healthy deserts and coffees/teas. For contemplation.
Thursday- 7-9PM
Tea is healthy, coffee can be black, every third Thursday, Open-mic Poetry is back.
I am so poetic it's not even funny.
Really, this night we are having our second open mic and we look forward to more readers. This is open to writers of poetry and prose so come a little early to hang out and get to know eachother.
Also, while some folks are reading words, others are creating them- Scrabble is being played tonight so come around for that spelling extravaganza!
Friday- 7-11PM
We have a full night of music this Friday night. Two house favorites are with us this night- Cliff Stakonis and The Table Tops and both groups bring with them original music and a great cast of friends and family. It will be a great night so enjoy their melodies.
Saturday- 10-4PM
Bake Sale. What else goes better with coffee than a freshly baked goodie? I could tell you a few things but I will resist so that you have to come out and linger at the cafe. We are still looking for donations so even if you can't come over and sign up, please drop off something Friday night or Saturday before 9 or 9:30. All proceeds go to the Boyertown Multi-Service.
9-11PM
A Philly area band, Me Against Myself, is in the house with us again performing their myspace renowned tunes. They got it going on some come around a bit.
Sunday- 5PM
Some folks came over last night and threw on the new Indiana Jones movie on the projector and we all had a good time so they wanted to invite everyone out to see an older Jones movie this Sunday. We got finger food and great deserts that go well with movies so enjoy friends and our comfy couches.
7:30-??PM
Front Porch church is in its third week. We have been spending time talking about random life, spiritual issues as well as taking time to get to know one another. This week we hope to dive into a Rob Bell, NOOMA video and relevant discussion. Our forming group is very diverse in belief and background so feel free to pop over and join in the fun.
This is what we got this week. We are looking forward to a few things that I will give a quick heads up
Nov. 22- My birthday and a full night of music/movies/games as well as our next Carriage Night
Nov. 29- Holiday Home Expo. Sign up for a table (12$) to display your sellable products.
Dec. 5- The BBB's Holiday House Tour is at the Bean with an amazing art gallery
Thanks so much,
Mr. Bean
Monday, November 10, 2008
Friday, November 7, 2008
Very Important News
Friends-
We at the Hard Bean have a lot of stuff going on and we need your help in making these events a success. We so appreciate your friendship and support and we daily commit to do things better. Let me elaborate.
This Saturday night we are starting Community Carriage rides. A friendly gentlemen, Jacob Trotter, is bringing over his one horse open carriage to the cafe and is faciliating a 20 minute ride around town. The 18th century carriage seats around 4 people and tickets are available starting at 6PM with the first ride starting at 7PM. Tickets cost 15$ for adults and 5$ for kids. This is a fresh and cultured activity we are proud to bring to your attention.
Also, the following Thursday, Nov. 13, we are having our second Poetry Open Mic night starting up at 7PM.
Additionally, that Saturday, Nov. 15, 10AM-4PM, we are sponsoring a Bake Sale that benefits the Boyertown Multi-Service and the Holiday Meal giving program. We are in need of neighbors to help our efforts and donate baked goods that should be dropped off on Friday night or Saturday before 9:30 AM.
Lastly, on the 29th, another Saturday, we are having a Open House Holiday Bazaar with tables rentable for 12$ to sell locally made crafts as well as Home Party goods. The Bazaar will be from 12-5PM and we look forward to promoting your small business.
Just an FYI- we do have two retail booths set up at the cafe.
Your Purse Connection is a designer purse boutique created by Lorraine Sargent. A seasonal blend of purses is in the store and you can check them out at
www.yourpurseconnection.com
Missy B's Soy Scents is also in the house with an amazing selection of scented candles and accessories. Lories' website is
www.missybssoyscents.com
And most lastly of all, we are open a lot!. During the week we are open from 7-9 and on Fridays and Saturdays we stay open till 11PM with live music in the house and our Sunday hours are 9-8. If you want us to be open earlier during the week please let us know- just realize its my sleep on the rocks.
So, thanks so much
Much Love
Mr. Bean
We at the Hard Bean have a lot of stuff going on and we need your help in making these events a success. We so appreciate your friendship and support and we daily commit to do things better. Let me elaborate.
This Saturday night we are starting Community Carriage rides. A friendly gentlemen, Jacob Trotter, is bringing over his one horse open carriage to the cafe and is faciliating a 20 minute ride around town. The 18th century carriage seats around 4 people and tickets are available starting at 6PM with the first ride starting at 7PM. Tickets cost 15$ for adults and 5$ for kids. This is a fresh and cultured activity we are proud to bring to your attention.
Also, the following Thursday, Nov. 13, we are having our second Poetry Open Mic night starting up at 7PM.
Additionally, that Saturday, Nov. 15, 10AM-4PM, we are sponsoring a Bake Sale that benefits the Boyertown Multi-Service and the Holiday Meal giving program. We are in need of neighbors to help our efforts and donate baked goods that should be dropped off on Friday night or Saturday before 9:30 AM.
Lastly, on the 29th, another Saturday, we are having a Open House Holiday Bazaar with tables rentable for 12$ to sell locally made crafts as well as Home Party goods. The Bazaar will be from 12-5PM and we look forward to promoting your small business.
Just an FYI- we do have two retail booths set up at the cafe.
Your Purse Connection is a designer purse boutique created by Lorraine Sargent. A seasonal blend of purses is in the store and you can check them out at
www.yourpurseconnection.com
Missy B's Soy Scents is also in the house with an amazing selection of scented candles and accessories. Lories' website is
www.missybssoyscents.com
And most lastly of all, we are open a lot!. During the week we are open from 7-9 and on Fridays and Saturdays we stay open till 11PM with live music in the house and our Sunday hours are 9-8. If you want us to be open earlier during the week please let us know- just realize its my sleep on the rocks.
So, thanks so much
Much Love
Mr. Bean
Monday, November 3, 2008
Oops, Forgot
I totally forgot to remind everyone that we have a group of ladies getting together for scrabble and they want more to join in- if you have an extra game that would be ideal to bring it on that night.
Also, we had our first edition of Front Porch Church on Sunday night- we met in the "living room" instead of outside but the symbolism still lives. Once again, we are trying to get together people who are looking for fellowship and friendship and who would consider serving each other and the community. If you are interested in this feel free to give me a call at 484 941 2450 or pop a question on the blog.
thanks
Mr. Bean
Also, we had our first edition of Front Porch Church on Sunday night- we met in the "living room" instead of outside but the symbolism still lives. Once again, we are trying to get together people who are looking for fellowship and friendship and who would consider serving each other and the community. If you are interested in this feel free to give me a call at 484 941 2450 or pop a question on the blog.
thanks
Mr. Bean
Much Ado about Something...
That something is coffee my friends and it is our aim at the cafe to make some "ado" about it. You see, there is good coffee and blah coffee, good friends and blah friends, good days and blah days, good sheep and blah sheep... You get my point. Here at the Hard Bean we are about doing things gooder than yesterday or usual and we hope that you enjoy that. And so, what we do besides coffee is whipped cream on the foam.
Tuesday, Nov. 4----Election Day-----
No excuses and no ifs,ands or butts. Get your butter cup to the voting booth and vote your conscious. Don't worry about wasted votes or political ties- vote for who you believe in and let America decide who is going to lead us.
If elections aren't exciting enough, we have chess on the menu from 6-9 so come our republicans and democrats and independents alike and duel on the checkered board.
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 7-8:15 PM
Yoga. I have said enough about this wonderful practice so today I will just say come out if you want to try yoga here at the Bean with Sam and I and a bunch of other friendly folks! Drop-in Donations are welcome and will be used in the community.
Friday, Nov. 7, 9-11 PM
Sean Moser is rocking the house this Friday night. I'm pretty sure Sean played here once before with Squid films but don't quote me on that. We will try to get some music in here early on Friday so stay tuned.
Saturday, Nov. 8, 8-11 PM
Saturdays are meant to relax and chill and drink to eachother's health. Dave Antonio is all about all of the above and wants to share his night with us- with you. He brings with him an elaborate assortment of instruments so come open to learn a thing or two.
Looking a head to somewhere over the rainbow. On Saturday, November 15th from 10-4 we are hosting a Community Bake sale that will benefit the Boyertown Multi-Service and their holiday feast giving opportunities this season. We have a sign up sheet here at the cafe to donate baked goods, anything, for that Saturday. If you have any questions stop in and see us or leave a note on the blog.
As always, we truly appreciate your patronage and friendship. We need your continued business and support to stay here in Boyertown and be a blessing.
So,
as always
Much Love,
Mr. Bean
Tuesday, Nov. 4----Election Day-----
No excuses and no ifs,ands or butts. Get your butter cup to the voting booth and vote your conscious. Don't worry about wasted votes or political ties- vote for who you believe in and let America decide who is going to lead us.
If elections aren't exciting enough, we have chess on the menu from 6-9 so come our republicans and democrats and independents alike and duel on the checkered board.
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 7-8:15 PM
Yoga. I have said enough about this wonderful practice so today I will just say come out if you want to try yoga here at the Bean with Sam and I and a bunch of other friendly folks! Drop-in Donations are welcome and will be used in the community.
Friday, Nov. 7, 9-11 PM
Sean Moser is rocking the house this Friday night. I'm pretty sure Sean played here once before with Squid films but don't quote me on that. We will try to get some music in here early on Friday so stay tuned.
Saturday, Nov. 8, 8-11 PM
Saturdays are meant to relax and chill and drink to eachother's health. Dave Antonio is all about all of the above and wants to share his night with us- with you. He brings with him an elaborate assortment of instruments so come open to learn a thing or two.
Looking a head to somewhere over the rainbow. On Saturday, November 15th from 10-4 we are hosting a Community Bake sale that will benefit the Boyertown Multi-Service and their holiday feast giving opportunities this season. We have a sign up sheet here at the cafe to donate baked goods, anything, for that Saturday. If you have any questions stop in and see us or leave a note on the blog.
As always, we truly appreciate your patronage and friendship. We need your continued business and support to stay here in Boyertown and be a blessing.
So,
as always
Much Love,
Mr. Bean
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Chocolate Coffee Beans
Friends-
Hey, I am so excited that mid-week I have more to add to the blog. We just got done a great night of up-dog yoga. You might ask, "What is up dog" and Dave Antonio would say, "Nothing much dog, what's up with you?" Regardless, let me tell you what's going on.
Halloween is here. More importantly, the day before Halloween is Thursday the 30th and from 7-9PM we are continuing our "Let's Talk Politics" Open Mic night. Come out and feel free to throw some items up on our Political Chit-Chat Wall made of tin and burlap.
Halloween is here and this Friday we are celebrating. After the TableTops rock the house from 8ish to 9 and a halfish, we will be showing a Frightening Film that will make you...order an ice-cold Frappacino!!! We will show at least one movie and hope to stay open late if folks want to hang out. Bring a friend and a costume, wear it, and enjoy the night.
Saturday night will be more of the same with music from 6-8 and a Funnilly Spoofed Film rounding out the night.
Sunday will be splendid as at 4PM we will show a kid's movie so round up the tribe and come on over to watch with your children or chat with friends.
Sunday night at 7:30 we will be starting what I would like to call- Front Porch Church. A bunch of us have been talking about our shared desire for spiritual and hopeful relationship that brings people and hearts together to heal, to share and to envision renewal. Their is an open format and open ended invitation to any seakers of hope and healing. Ask any questions and feel free to join us on Sunday night for a cup of joe and slice of life.
That is what we got. Fall is charming except for the past 2 and a half days but perserveer..."The sun'ill be out tommorrow"
Much Love
Mr. Bean
Hey, I am so excited that mid-week I have more to add to the blog. We just got done a great night of up-dog yoga. You might ask, "What is up dog" and Dave Antonio would say, "Nothing much dog, what's up with you?" Regardless, let me tell you what's going on.
Halloween is here. More importantly, the day before Halloween is Thursday the 30th and from 7-9PM we are continuing our "Let's Talk Politics" Open Mic night. Come out and feel free to throw some items up on our Political Chit-Chat Wall made of tin and burlap.
Halloween is here and this Friday we are celebrating. After the TableTops rock the house from 8ish to 9 and a halfish, we will be showing a Frightening Film that will make you...order an ice-cold Frappacino!!! We will show at least one movie and hope to stay open late if folks want to hang out. Bring a friend and a costume, wear it, and enjoy the night.
Saturday night will be more of the same with music from 6-8 and a Funnilly Spoofed Film rounding out the night.
Sunday will be splendid as at 4PM we will show a kid's movie so round up the tribe and come on over to watch with your children or chat with friends.
Sunday night at 7:30 we will be starting what I would like to call- Front Porch Church. A bunch of us have been talking about our shared desire for spiritual and hopeful relationship that brings people and hearts together to heal, to share and to envision renewal. Their is an open format and open ended invitation to any seakers of hope and healing. Ask any questions and feel free to join us on Sunday night for a cup of joe and slice of life.
That is what we got. Fall is charming except for the past 2 and a half days but perserveer..."The sun'ill be out tommorrow"
Much Love
Mr. Bean
Monday, October 27, 2008
Bean Bag Facade
Friends-
It is 9:11 on Monday night and I should be watching the Fillies whup up on the Rays who look more like angels than devils. I actually feel sad...bewildered...lost. Philly teams don't win- ever. They choke and that's how we know them to be. We take pride in our underserved commitment to teams of losers. Who does this team think it is to win it all and take away our true inner pride. That's how I feel at least- Duane thinks otherwise and it looks like the boys have it together this year- Go Team!
In terms of the Hard Bean team, we are winners supported by awesome fans who inspire us to keep on winning. We appreciate like none other you who come in before work, before school and before bed to spend minutes or moments in the cafe neck of the woods. We are trying to stay original and this is what we have going on this week.
Tuesday, Oct. 28, 6-9PM
No one officially showed up last week to challenge Imra in chess and that has to change this week- man up and show up!
Wednesday, Oct. 29, 7-8:15 PM
Yoga helps you get out of that non-Halloween sagging bod and spirit costume that many of us where. Sam is challenging us more and more but still makes it work for newbies so join in and remember we are accepting community benefiting drop-in donations.
Thursday, Oct. 30, 7-9ish PM
We did it. We talked about Politics last week for over 150 minutes. No blood, no sweat and no tears...wait, emotions did start to brew but we managed it well. At the end of the day, everyone present was so relieved to have talked as a community about our nation and locale and what this election means as well as the bigger picture- our shared lives today and tommorrow. We decided to keep it rolling and have the "Let's Talk Politics" Open-mic happen this week as well. Consider bringing a short (3-4 min) personal vision statement that you would like to share with the group at large. We are developing a Politics Post-it Wall at the cafe so bring any appropiate propoganda, info, pictures and...leave the propoganda at home maybe. Be there or be square!
Hint- scrabble is also happening so listen in while formulating words.
Friday, Oct. 31, 9-11PM
Halloween. We will have something for the kids so bring them in in their costumes. And for the young adults- Costume Twister. And for musica lovers- the Table Tops. These kids are spookishly amazing. I think they will where their high school rockers costume but their jamming is ever the same although getting better every time. Don't be a Halloweenie- spend Friday night out at the Bean.
Saturday, Nov. 1, 6-8PM
Mr. Tom Post is joining us for the first time at the Bean. As usual, I don't know much about this fella but he is obviously confident enough to sing in front of strangers and probably won't have a costume on so you will see the real deal. We are trying to snag someone for the late night so take a gamble on a new month and chill at our place.
So, that is that. Not a bad deal. I said it once, but yet again, you people of Boyertown and beyond rock. I would give you free drinks all the time if I could but in the long run you'd end up going back to Dunkin's and that's not cool. So, keep on coming and we will treat you well.
Much Love,
Mr. Bean
It is 9:11 on Monday night and I should be watching the Fillies whup up on the Rays who look more like angels than devils. I actually feel sad...bewildered...lost. Philly teams don't win- ever. They choke and that's how we know them to be. We take pride in our underserved commitment to teams of losers. Who does this team think it is to win it all and take away our true inner pride. That's how I feel at least- Duane thinks otherwise and it looks like the boys have it together this year- Go Team!
In terms of the Hard Bean team, we are winners supported by awesome fans who inspire us to keep on winning. We appreciate like none other you who come in before work, before school and before bed to spend minutes or moments in the cafe neck of the woods. We are trying to stay original and this is what we have going on this week.
Tuesday, Oct. 28, 6-9PM
No one officially showed up last week to challenge Imra in chess and that has to change this week- man up and show up!
Wednesday, Oct. 29, 7-8:15 PM
Yoga helps you get out of that non-Halloween sagging bod and spirit costume that many of us where. Sam is challenging us more and more but still makes it work for newbies so join in and remember we are accepting community benefiting drop-in donations.
Thursday, Oct. 30, 7-9ish PM
We did it. We talked about Politics last week for over 150 minutes. No blood, no sweat and no tears...wait, emotions did start to brew but we managed it well. At the end of the day, everyone present was so relieved to have talked as a community about our nation and locale and what this election means as well as the bigger picture- our shared lives today and tommorrow. We decided to keep it rolling and have the "Let's Talk Politics" Open-mic happen this week as well. Consider bringing a short (3-4 min) personal vision statement that you would like to share with the group at large. We are developing a Politics Post-it Wall at the cafe so bring any appropiate propoganda, info, pictures and...leave the propoganda at home maybe. Be there or be square!
Hint- scrabble is also happening so listen in while formulating words.
Friday, Oct. 31, 9-11PM
Halloween. We will have something for the kids so bring them in in their costumes. And for the young adults- Costume Twister. And for musica lovers- the Table Tops. These kids are spookishly amazing. I think they will where their high school rockers costume but their jamming is ever the same although getting better every time. Don't be a Halloweenie- spend Friday night out at the Bean.
Saturday, Nov. 1, 6-8PM
Mr. Tom Post is joining us for the first time at the Bean. As usual, I don't know much about this fella but he is obviously confident enough to sing in front of strangers and probably won't have a costume on so you will see the real deal. We are trying to snag someone for the late night so take a gamble on a new month and chill at our place.
So, that is that. Not a bad deal. I said it once, but yet again, you people of Boyertown and beyond rock. I would give you free drinks all the time if I could but in the long run you'd end up going back to Dunkin's and that's not cool. So, keep on coming and we will treat you well.
Much Love,
Mr. Bean
Monday, October 20, 2008
Critical Coffee Consumption Alert
Ladies and Gents-
A very much illegitamized news source has recently reported that drinking coffee, lots of it, will enable you to live past 100. They gave no scientific support or related test results but the Hard Bean is running with this critical report. So, come on in and sip to your health.
On a more sincere note, we have a lot going on this week. The cafe was totally energized by the Halloween parade on Saturday night and we wanna keep the groove going into the new year. Sorry about the lack of info last week- it shall not happen again.
School Lunches this week with appropiate adjectives.
Monday- Hungry Hippo Hot Dogs
Tuesday- Mama Mia's Meatballs
Wednesday- Succulent Spicy Chicken
Thursday- Burly Beef Stew
Friday- Samson's Sausage
Lunches include a sandwhich (when appropiate), bag of chips and drink for 3.71$
Tuesday, Oct. 21 6-9PM
Chess is in the house. Actually, we have a few chess boards around so feel free to come over and play whenever but this night we are blessed to have Imra spend time with chessite's instructing those who want to learn and playing with those who just want to play- good time!
Wednesday, Oct. 22 7-8:15PM
Yoga was cancelled last week because of a purse party so everyone is antsy to get back into the flow. Once again, we are accepting a drop-in donation that is going towards community outreach projects at the cafe. This class is great for beginners and experts so enjoy your time.
Thursday, Oct. 23 7-9PM
Okay, so most sane people don't bring up politics and religion- especially with folks who you know hold a different perspective. So, we are going to talk about politics tonight. The idea is to share vision, hope and counsel for our country and community in an open-mic setting. Our voices have everything to do with the upcoming election but also transcend it to acting as neighbors and citizens everyday. Bring a smile and listening mind.
Also, some ladies got together last week for a scrabble game and wanted to invite everyone out to share in the word formation fun. They were cut-throat but shook hands after the match. They will only be using political verbiage on Thursday so brush up on it.
Friday, Oct. 24 Night
We don't have any music yet planned so myself and helping barista will be singing behind the counter. Forreal, we will do our best to get a band in on Friday night so wish us luck. If anyone has a projector we could use please let us know- love to start doing movie nights and such.
Saturday, Oct. 25 Day
For the kids out there. During the day we will be providing pumpkins and paint to decorate and take home to proud family and friends. No carving will be involved to bring your kids and a change of clothes.
Night- 6-8PM
Mike Holliday joins us on Saturday night to warm up the melody inside. Mike has a great voice and his music makes for a real coffeehouse atmosphere. Come out and mellow out on a cold Autumn night.
This is what we got. A reminder that we are open till 8 on Sundays and we are always looking for performers and want to open up our cafe for parties and game nights and whatever you can think of. We also have booth space available for those entrepeneurs out there(they need to be good at spelling) so just let us know how we can acomodate. We are so grateful for your business and friendship so come on in and keep us company.
Much love,
Mr. Bean
A very much illegitamized news source has recently reported that drinking coffee, lots of it, will enable you to live past 100. They gave no scientific support or related test results but the Hard Bean is running with this critical report. So, come on in and sip to your health.
On a more sincere note, we have a lot going on this week. The cafe was totally energized by the Halloween parade on Saturday night and we wanna keep the groove going into the new year. Sorry about the lack of info last week- it shall not happen again.
School Lunches this week with appropiate adjectives.
Monday- Hungry Hippo Hot Dogs
Tuesday- Mama Mia's Meatballs
Wednesday- Succulent Spicy Chicken
Thursday- Burly Beef Stew
Friday- Samson's Sausage
Lunches include a sandwhich (when appropiate), bag of chips and drink for 3.71$
Tuesday, Oct. 21 6-9PM
Chess is in the house. Actually, we have a few chess boards around so feel free to come over and play whenever but this night we are blessed to have Imra spend time with chessite's instructing those who want to learn and playing with those who just want to play- good time!
Wednesday, Oct. 22 7-8:15PM
Yoga was cancelled last week because of a purse party so everyone is antsy to get back into the flow. Once again, we are accepting a drop-in donation that is going towards community outreach projects at the cafe. This class is great for beginners and experts so enjoy your time.
Thursday, Oct. 23 7-9PM
Okay, so most sane people don't bring up politics and religion- especially with folks who you know hold a different perspective. So, we are going to talk about politics tonight. The idea is to share vision, hope and counsel for our country and community in an open-mic setting. Our voices have everything to do with the upcoming election but also transcend it to acting as neighbors and citizens everyday. Bring a smile and listening mind.
Also, some ladies got together last week for a scrabble game and wanted to invite everyone out to share in the word formation fun. They were cut-throat but shook hands after the match. They will only be using political verbiage on Thursday so brush up on it.
Friday, Oct. 24 Night
We don't have any music yet planned so myself and helping barista will be singing behind the counter. Forreal, we will do our best to get a band in on Friday night so wish us luck. If anyone has a projector we could use please let us know- love to start doing movie nights and such.
Saturday, Oct. 25 Day
For the kids out there. During the day we will be providing pumpkins and paint to decorate and take home to proud family and friends. No carving will be involved to bring your kids and a change of clothes.
Night- 6-8PM
Mike Holliday joins us on Saturday night to warm up the melody inside. Mike has a great voice and his music makes for a real coffeehouse atmosphere. Come out and mellow out on a cold Autumn night.
This is what we got. A reminder that we are open till 8 on Sundays and we are always looking for performers and want to open up our cafe for parties and game nights and whatever you can think of. We also have booth space available for those entrepeneurs out there(they need to be good at spelling) so just let us know how we can acomodate. We are so grateful for your business and friendship so come on in and keep us company.
Much love,
Mr. Bean
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