March 26th, 2009
Posted by Benjamin at 4:24 pm
Blue State Coffee New Haven is now open for suggested causes we will support next quarter. As always, each Blue State Coffee location donates 5% of every sale to great organizations supporting its local community. The fiscal quarter starts soon, so, please, come into the store, make a purchase and suggest our next four great causes to support.
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March 26th, 2009
Posted by Benjamin at 11:21 am
LEAP is collaborating on Julia’s Run which is being held on Yale’s Cross Campus this Sunday, March 29th. Julia’s Run celebrates the life of a Yale student who died of an undetected heart disease in 1999. The race celebrates her two passions for running and children by giving proceeds from the race to LEAP. For more information on Julia’s Run, click here.
L.E.A.P.’s mission is to develop the strengths and talents of young leaders who implement year round, community based programming designed to achieve positive academic and social outcomes for children living in high poverty urban neighborhoods. For more information, click here.
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March 18th, 2009
Posted by Alex Payson at 2:23 pm
Loving that cup of Blue State Coffee today?
If you would like to share with the world your opinion of Blue State Coffee, please write in Blue State Coffee in the Providence Phoenix poll below. You can also vote in over 100 other categories if you desire. Just make sure to click the “Finished” button and submit your ballot when you are done!
If you are feeling really inspired you can also vote for us at Urbanspoon here (just click the “I like it” button).
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March 5th, 2009
Posted by Benjamin at 9:43 pm
BHW from BSC at the USBC in PDX!
Blue State Coffee’s own Benjamin (H) Wilkinson is competing this weekend at the United States Barista Championship held in Portland, Oregon. A former Oregonian, Wilkinson returns to the Rose City to share his passion for excellence in the cup with an esteemed panel of judges and a host of 63 other competitors.
Benjamin’s first round performance will be aired live online, complete with commentary around 4:30 pm EST. Click here for the broadcast channel for Benjamin and other competitors. If you’re in the New Haven area, visit Blue State Coffee’s Wall Street location for big screen action of Benjamin and others’ performances.
The United States Barista Championship has been held for seven years by the Speciality Coffee Association of America. It is the premiere event for coffee professionals who spend their days crafting and creating some of the best espresso in the world. For more information of the event, click here.
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