Hello! I'm feeling very newsy. You may not know this word, as it has never existed previously in the English language that I'm aware of, but nonetheless, seems to be applicable to my curernt state. Just like that old TV show, "Just the facts, ma'am." News.... 1. We'll be offering stevia as an alternative sweetener at the shop starting this weekend. While we will offer it for free as part of your coffee or tea purchase, we probably won't be setting it out on the bar with the other sweeteners, 'cause it's wildly expensive. This is so when people come in and fill their pockets with sugar packets (yes, that does happen!), they won't be stealing stevia and making me sorta cranky. It's a preemptive mood enhancement technique for me. :) 2. We're working on a new website. Woot! Like everything else at Hi Point, it's not totally done yet, but it's certainly on its way. Anyway, at the site, you can upload your own Hi Point photos, which is really kinda cool and I'd love to see some of your shots popping up there! :) www.hipointcoffee.com  http://s1076.photobucket.com/profile/hipointcoffee/index 3. In other news, we were considering doing a school supply donation but it has its complications. So, one of our wonderful customers, Lory, told me that Wal-Mart is gathering donations for supplies. Supplies can get so very expensive for families, so this would be a nice way to help your community. Just a thought.  :) 4. With the new kitchen space, which is palatial, we're starting up some catering. Wow! We already are catering two large parties in September, which is very exciting! If you're thinking that you'd like to host an event at Hi Point or have us help you with an event at your own location, let me know! We're also going to be looking for people who may wish to rent kitchen space for their own catering/baking endeavors. If you know someone or are someone who needs to rent commercial space, please send me an email at sarah@hipointcoffee.com. And I'm out of news, so this is Sarah Toney signing off with your Hi Point Coffee and Cafe news report. Good night (day, afternoon, whatever) and good luck. haha! :) Sarah

Sunday Brunch! Sunday August 19th, 9am - 2pm Brunch starts with a fresh mango lassi drink and mini pastries, followed by a summer vegetable ratatouille with lamb, served with poached eggs, focaccia toast and spring greens and finished with roasted white nectarines with our vanilla ice cream and blueberries!  I can't wait for this one!

New Word of the Day Game! Words of last week... spoonerism, beguile, compeer, billet doux, vicinage, pillory, pelagic Our winner has chosen to remain anonymous, which is always an option if you want to submit, but are feeling a touch shy.  Here's the winning submission! "He felt his pelagic love swell with tidal force as she strolled through the square. Her vicinage consumed his senses; her beguiling perfume, her tickling laugh. He imagined yet again how he would seduce her with an exquisite billet doux. He saw himself serving as her most trusted compeer as they lay exhausted in her laced beaudoir. This time as she passed, she turned toward him and grasping the moment, he exclaimed, "It's sovely to lee you again!" He froze in horror of the ill-timed spoonerism and her derisive laughter left him pilloried where he stood, shaken and humiliated." So, just to remind you, this is how this works. We post the word of the day every day from dictionary.com in the shop. We'll be sending out in this newsletter the list of the 7 words from the previous week. Then, you can write a max of 200 word narrative (or anything you want) that contains all seven words of the day, used properly, of course. The winning selection will be published in this newsletter and the winning author gets a free cup o' joe! You can email your submissions to mesarah@hipointcoffee.com. I'm not the judge, becuase I am a contestant. Our glamorous and wonderful customer, Carol Ann is selecting the weekly winner. She is most qualified as a retired teacher as well as an author.  Thanks, Carol Ann! :) Here's your words for the week... natty, fallow, gibbous, belletristic, phthisis, maquette, nomothetic

Events Truckee River Urban Watershed Awareness Day Saturday August 18th, 8:00am The Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful organization is starting their Truckee River Urban Watershed Awareness Day at Hi Point! The day starts here, where you meet your team, learn about the watershed and then you head out into the neighborhoods to stencil the drains to raise awareness of how the water works in our neighborhoods.  To sign up, email staff@ktmb.org or call 851-5185. More info atwww.tmstormwater.com  Friday August 31st, 4:30pm Wisdom and Wine  Come discuss all things spiritual and drink wine! Yeah! Every month, we choose a general subject, share experiences and learn from other folks who are interested in exploring spirituality. We keep our kitchen open for dinner or snacks, as well!

Newsletter Photography!! Ian Kahler is our resident photographer, supplying all these awesome shots of Hi Point. You can check Ian's work at http://www.redbubble.com/people/iiman Plus, Ian's got a community shot book at Hi Point, which you can peruse. It's up front where the newletter binder and the community sketch book are located.

Record Street  I'll be making a Record St delivery soon, since our area where we're stashing your donations is practically full! Way to go, guys! We'll keep gathering, but if you have anything you'd like to donate, in particular toiletries, bring 'em in soon and I'll take it down probably next Monday. :)