Firsts

(Carol, Jill, Michelle, Tracey, Lori)

August, the month of firsts. After many requests, Perk on Main has now entered the blogging world. Writing is not a favorite past time of mine, so I make a few promises, short and sweet, in keeping with the spirit of the shop sometimes dirty, and to write mostly about coffee and the community.

First Friday! Tim Harakal serenaded the crowd with an awesome music performance and celebrated his 22nd birthday with us. Happy Birthday Tim! Check out his music at www.myspace.com/timisalive. Tim certainly made us feel alive

Fellow coffee craving chics and local artists, Tracey and Michelle, artist and friend Lori, and Carol who bring us the most amazing fair trade jewelry in the world gathered at Perk for the festivities. And yes, those with inquiring minds, that WAS coffee in our cups! Well, most of our cups. http://www.pachacutionline.com/ (carol's jewelry) http://www.loritysonart.com/ & http://www.wadsworthnollstudio.blogspot.com/ (tracey & michelle)


First Fashion Show! Don't worry folks, I will not be modeling. On August 31st a fall fashion show is being held to benefit small, independently owned businesses from the Sustainable Business Network of the Lehigh Valley. The Emmaus Farmers’ Market, Pachacuti fair trade jewelry and accents (pachacutionline.com) and The Perk on Main will be hosting the event. Featured on the runway will be professional models by Image International, as well as student models from Emmaus High School. A talent scout from Image International will be on hand to consult with potential candidates for future shows and professional careers in modeling. The network recently launched a "THINK INDEPENDENT" campaign to stress the importance of buying locally and supporting small, independently owned businesses. Posters of network members advertising their goods and services can be readily seen in many store windows in downtown Bethlehem, Emmaus, and throughout the Lehigh Valley. It’s time to "THINK INDEPENDENT" and get personal with the people in your neighborhood! Come out on August 31st with your lawn chairs and support your local farmers and boutiques. Don’t forget! If it rains, we’ll see you on September 14th.


Coffee Cupping! This is by far my most exciting first yet. For those of you unfamiliar with the term cupping, think wine tasting. This has been an awesome experience for me and I can't wait to share it with everyone. It has taken my coffee experience to a whole new level of enjoyment. Coffee expert and cupping leader Phil Proteau, from Counter Culture Coffee (http://www.counterculturecoffee.com/) will led a public coffee cupping on August 22nd, 12 noon at Perk on Main. No experience necessary, Phil will walk first timers through the cupping ritual. Email perkonmain@hotmail.com for more information or if you are interested in joining us.