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covid-era news
update 01/24/2021:
we know that the state has recently moved our region into tier 1 mitigations, allowing us to have up to 25 people inside w/ rules and restrictions on how that is executed.
however, we have not been open inside since the start of the pandemic and will continue to keep the inside closed until we are vaccinated.
our main focus right now is getting the morning drive-thru running, which should be in a couple of weeks if all goes smoothly; we're waiting on some new coffee equipment and signage to help with the flow of the drive-thru, and we're getting closer every week.
our spring/ summer focus will be to bring back the backyard boogie and garden film screenings. we learned a lot last year hosting outdoor events and we think this year will be even safer, provided everyone does their part.
our end goal is to reopen inside and start hosting shows again. we intend on being here for you when this is over.
we know that the state has recently moved our region into tier 1 mitigations, allowing us to have up to 25 people inside w/ rules and restrictions on how that is executed.
however, we have not been open inside since the start of the pandemic and will continue to keep the inside closed until we are vaccinated.
our main focus right now is getting the morning drive-thru running, which should be in a couple of weeks if all goes smoothly; we're waiting on some new coffee equipment and signage to help with the flow of the drive-thru, and we're getting closer every week.
our spring/ summer focus will be to bring back the backyard boogie and garden film screenings. we learned a lot last year hosting outdoor events and we think this year will be even safer, provided everyone does their part.
our end goal is to reopen inside and start hosting shows again. we intend on being here for you when this is over.
update 12/14/2020:
on 12/9 we launched our online shop, and with it an official Gary Panter x Rozz-Tox long sleeve tee, some OG logo merch and a handful of other stuff we use here in the cafe.
check it out! Rozz-Tox Shop
on 12/9 we launched our online shop, and with it an official Gary Panter x Rozz-Tox long sleeve tee, some OG logo merch and a handful of other stuff we use here in the cafe.
check it out! Rozz-Tox Shop
update 11/14/2020:
so, here we are again, 8.5 months later and worse off than we were at the beginning. it's frustrating to see the rozz-tox fam over in china getting back to a pre-pandemic narrative and we're still dicking around trying to get everyone to wear a mask.
i definitely see us heading for a stay-at-home order in the next week or two, and i'm okay with that. the only problem with this is that it only works if everyone does it and, i hope i am wrong but, that's not going to happen. our only hope is a vaccine that will slowly reduce the numbers. this is going to be america's story for the next couple of years ya'll.
i guess all we can do now while we wait is trust science, math and credible sources for news, and each do our part by staying home if possible, wearing masks when out in public, washing hands frequently, physically distancing yourself from people that you do not live with. this is going to be difficult winter. take care of your mental health as much as you are your physical health.
our advice for surviving a winter at home during a pandemic:
• exercise
• meditate
• read
• journal
• vitamin D
• vitamin C
• healthy diet
• listen to music
• design the lighting in your home to make you feel good
• regular phone/ video calls with family & friends
• and a psilocybin micro dose once in a while
above graphic source: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/04/23/upshot/five-ways-to-monitor-coronavirus-outbreak-us.html
update 11/11/2020:
today is my mom’s birthday. she would be 62.
she would def cry if she knew how supportive ya’ll have been. we have exceeded our fundraising goal and have also received a grant from the state.
it makes me very happy and relieved to tell you that rozz-tox will be okay through the winter.
on behalf of my mother missy, and myself: THANK YOU.
stay safe. wash your hands. wear a mask. stay home if you can. call your mom.
today is my mom’s birthday. she would be 62.
she would def cry if she knew how supportive ya’ll have been. we have exceeded our fundraising goal and have also received a grant from the state.
it makes me very happy and relieved to tell you that rozz-tox will be okay through the winter.
on behalf of my mother missy, and myself: THANK YOU.
stay safe. wash your hands. wear a mask. stay home if you can. call your mom.
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update 11/07/2020:
we're working on getting our drive-thru ready for the winter, and will be opening early for coffee, tea, and breakfast bao (chinese dimsum style buns w/ soyrizo 'n egg and an egg custard option).
please consider donating to our winter fund, which will help us stay in this building while we get things ready for the drive-thru. click the link to read more about why we need to ask for your help, and how we'll be using these funds.
update 11/02/2020:
well, we were going to reopen the inside on 11.11, but the state has outlined new mitigations to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in effect from 11.04, so we will have to push back the reopening to a later date. stay tuned.
https://dceocovid19resources.com/assets/Restore-Illinois/COVID-19-Resurgence-Migitations.pdf
* you can read updates from 16 march - 18 june 2020 here.
