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Ring in the Holidays! Enjoy Victorian Port Townsend! Art by SOS Printing
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Get in the Holiday Spirit! Stroll the Holiday Windows in Port Townsend!
Historic Districts Merchant Window Contest
Dozens of businesses in Port Townsend have designed sparkling windows which celebrate the holiday spirit in imaginative and colorful ways. The theme for The Port Townsend Main Street Program's Holiday Window Contest was
"Ring in the Holidays" and the contest encouraged the use of sleigh bells, wreaths and lights in the displays. Special thanks to our judges and Elizabeth Becker of Seaport Photography.
 
Abracadabra at 936 Water Street won First Place with a charming winter scene starring sledding animals and stuffed toys tumbling in deep snow. It was designed by staff member Justin Lesser.
Tickled Pink at 825 Water Street won Second Place for its dazzling curtains of silver sleigh bells and a forest of illuminated evergreen trees.
April Fool & Penny Too at 725 Water Street won an Honorable Mention for their luminous display of crimson glass dishes.
PT Shirt Co. at 940 Water Street also won an Honorable Mention for a whimsical holiday window featuring a dancing Santa (wearing a PT T-shirt of course), a skating pond, gifts under the tree and twinkling lights.
Each store received an award sign and a holiday poinsettia. The Port Townsend Main Street Program encourages the public to take a tour of windows Uptown and Downtown. Special thanks to the Main Street Promotion Committee, window judges, Elizabeth Becker/Seaport Photography and to historic district merchants who have created such festive window displays!
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Each year we come together and celebrate our members and volunteers with a special holiday party to say thank you as well as honoring the Main Street Business Partner, Volunteer and Collaborator Award. It's been a great year, thank you! The Port Townsend Main Street Program's Annual Member and Volunteer Holiday Party took place Wednesday, December 10th at Khu Larb Thai Restaurant at 225 Adams Street downtown. And the winners are...
2014 MAIN STREET COLLABORATOR AWARD
Amy Smith and The Boiler Room were honored by The Port Townsend Main Street Program as the 2014 Collaborator of the Year.
As the leader of a local nonprofit, The Boiler Room, Amy Smith is community-oriented, passionate about her organization and willing to help.
The Boiler Room is a volunteer-operated coffeehouse and social services hub dedicated to building community by providing a safe space for the growth and improvement of individuals. They received a framed gift certificate and a beautiful pottery bell created by Daily Bird Pottery (winners of the 2013 Main Street Collaborator of the Year Award) which was presented by Xoe Huffman of Daily Bird Pottery and the Port Townsend Main Street Program's Secretary.
Thank you Amy Smith and The Boiler Room!
BUSINESS PARTNER OF THE YEAR
This award is bestowed upon a business owner who demonstrates leadership, has a business which is successful, and makes a difference in our community.
JACOB TALAMANTE & LABOR LEADERS were honored as the 2014 Port Townsend Main Street Business Partners of the Year for their outstanding service over the past two years.
--They have hung up giant snowflakes on many downtown buildings and on the PUD light poles downtown in every kind of weather;
--They put up holiday decorations and hung giant wreaths on the streetlamps by the ferry dock;
--They have helped beautify Port Townsend for Earth Day by painting the Tyler Street staircase and street furniture at Adams Street Park.
--In January, they will work to take all the holiday decorations down again and pack them away. They received a framed certificate of appreciation and a gift certificate to Henery's Hardware. Thank you Labor Leaders!
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
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Left to right: Garnett Brooks accepts the 2014 Volunteer of the Year award from Paul Rice, Port Townsend Main Street Board Vice-President
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The 2014 Volunteer of the Year award was given to Garnett Brooks for his dedicated volunteer service at Concerts on the Dock for the past two years. Board Vice-President Paul Rice's comments stated that Garnett is always on time or early, hauls out the tables and chairs, watches out for under-age enthusiasts in the beer garden, cleans up the spills and tucks it all away again with the crew. Garnett also volunteered with the Uptown Street Fair set-up and logistics this year, which was very helpful. "Garnett, we know you've heard it before, but you are a GEM! And you rock!," said Paul Rice. Garnett received a framed certificate of appreciation and a jacket from PT Shirt Company, inscribed with his name and 2014 Volunteer of the Year on it. Thank you Garnett! We would like to thank everyone for a successful 2014 and we look forward to a bright 2015!
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"SANTA SHOPS HERE"
Gift Certificates Still Available!
Santa Shops Here continues--Local Shopping Gift Certificate Promotion. For every $500 spent at the participating businesses starting Nov. 28th, 2014, customers may pick a $25 Gift Certificate from the wall of gift certificates at the Main Street office! Save your receipts, proof of purchase required and only dollars spent at participating businesses qualify towards the $500.
First come, first served while quantities last, some restrictions apply. To claim your gift certificate, call the Port Townsend Main Street office, 211 Taylor St. Suite 3, (360) 385-7911. The office is staffed Monday-Friday; please call to make arrangements. ptmainstreet.org
Thank you for supporting local businesses!
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Boiler Room crew helps East Jefferson Fire & Rescue add lights to community tree.
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~SPECIAL THANKS TO THESE HOLIDAY STARS~
Special thanks to the Port Townsend Main Street Program Design Committee, Henery "Do It Best" Hardware, Labor Leaders, Michael's Handyman Services, Copper Bamboo, The Boiler Room, Malcolm Dorn of Wallyworks, (our Uptown decorator!), Reliance LED, The City of Port Townsend Public Works and Parks Departments, Jefferson County PUD, participating building owners and East Jefferson Fire and Rescue for their help getting Port Townsend ready for the holidays.  | | Reliance LED decorating the Bell Tower with holiday lights |
The Port Townsend Main Street Program would like to thank the following people for contributing to the "Help Light Up Port Townsend" Indiegogo Campaign at the $20 level. Every little bit helps and as promised, here is your name in CAPS!
ELIZABETH & JACK BECKER
AMY & AHREN
OLIVER HENRY
ELLEN DUSTMAN
THE COMMANDER'S BEACH HOUSE
EMILY
BARBARA
COMPLETELY PUZZLED
DOWNTOWN ISSAQUAH
DAWN PIERSON
XOE HUFFMAN
We appreciate the support from everyone who contributed to this campaign, we hope you enjoy the festive holiday lights around town. Thank you!
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Add this to your collection!
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Collectible, limited edition glass Main Street Christmas ornaments feature the Kiwanis "George Earl Memorial Choo Choo" this year.
Proceeds benefit the Port Townsend Main Street Program, a 501c3 nonprofit.
Special thanks to SOS Printing and PT Shirt Co. for help with the 2014 ornament and artwork.
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