![]() On Friday night Moths in the Attic will release its self-titled debut recording at an 8 p.m. Over the years Grounds has hosted performers from around the world and around the corner. She organizes the shop’s Christmas boutique.Īnd the celebration will feature lots of music. ![]() Her son described her as the shop’s resident artist who designs the window, in-house displays, and a variety of quirky craft items, made from paper from discarded books and old coffee bean sacks. Sandy, who manages the used book operation, will create a window design celebrating the shop’s 30 years. There’ll be free t-shirts, raffles, and door prizes. There’ll be 50 cent cups of drip coffee with free refills - a nod to the Maxwell House the shop served early on along with its specialty coffee. 27, as the shop celebrates its 30th anniversary. ![]() The shop has grown from 1,800 square feet to 7,000 square feet and from 9,000 books to a stock of 250,000 books, comics, vinyl records, and DVDs.Īll those items will be half price this weekend, Friday Oct. (Photo provided)īeside coffee and tea in a variety of forms, it offers sandwiches made in store, fancy cakes, delectables from local bakers, and ice cream. The shop had a kids area from the beginning. Rowan and Declan Wicks at play in Grounds for Thought. So she stood her ground, and the shop went its own way. They didn’t want to have to put up with smoke. ![]() Sandy replied she didn’t smoke nor did her grown children Kelly and Bridget, who ran the shop. The shop was never going to make it if it didn’t allow smoking. Some early supporters, Sandy recalls, had advice. Wicks family, from left, Kelly, Rowan, Laura, Sandy, and Jerry. “Somehow people started coming in,” she recalled. And they started wondering about this bit of venture capitalism. This was the Wicks family’s version of the “funky little” coffee shops and bookstores they’d encountered traveling the byways between here and Arizona, as well as elsewhere. The shop had just opened in space formerly occupied by Evans office supplies. Well-organized and able to multi-task/prioritize.Sandy Wicks remembers watching people walk by Grounds for Thought on the morning of Oct.Must have excellent verbal and customer service skills.Ěnticipate and provide exceptional service to guests and co-workers by promoting teamwork, passion, and a sense of pride for the Grounded brand.ĝemonstrate a high degree of drive and determination.ĝemonstrate efficiency under strict deadlines and high stress.ĝevelop and maintain positive working relationships with others, support team to reach common goals, and listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.Partake in and inspire a positive work environment for all staff.Must be able to work efficiently as both an individual and team.Ĝonstant standing, walking and stair climbing.Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds without assistance.Ěny other responsibilities as determined by the Manager.Ědherence to Grounded policies and procedures.Ğnsure uniform and personal appearance are clean.Maintain the cleanliness of the dining room and patio through clearing glassware and tableware, wiping down tables and cleaning the floors when needed.ğollow all health and safety rules in accordance with the La Crosse County Health Department.Ĝomplete all prep work and closing duties in a timely manner.Strive to learn the names and personally recognize regular guests.Ěssist in restocking and of inventory and supplies.Ěnswer all questions regarding Grounded products and services.Ğnsure the bar area is kept clean and tidy at all times.Prepare and present beverages and food consistently in alignment with Grounded standards.Make food and beverage recommendations and answer questions.Use polite, mature and outgoing communication skills with customers and Grounded staff.They must also provide prompt, friendly and individualized service and a clean and comfortable environment for guests. Barista/Bartenders are responsible for providing high quality coffee, beer, and wine as well as food items.
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