JANUARY EVENTS
USS Stennis Crew Visits Port Townsend Jan. 12-15  Photo by Richard Probst/Mount Baker Block BuildingThe Navy's super-carrier, USS Stennis (carries 3,200 crew) is visiting this week, and Port Townsend Main Street Program staff has been working with the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, Christina Pivarnik/City of Port Townsend Marketing, and City of Port Townsend Police Volunteers to help welcome this group to Port Townsend. Some businesses are staying open later and we should see an extra boost at this quieter time of year. Their arrival on Monday 1/12/15 was later than expected, so we anticipate more crew members in town Tuesday-Thursday beginning at approximately 4:30 pm. Thanks to everyone who has posted a welcome sign. Click on the link for details.
Jan 14, learn how to use American Paint Company products in one of Piccadilly Bob's painting workshops! $65 includes snacks, beverages and all supplies provided! Leave with a small project and samples to take home! Wed., Jan. 14, 10 am-12 pm or Thur., Jan. 29, 2-4 pm. Class size is limited to 6, so sign up soon in the store or by calling 360-344-2833!
 Jan 16, Happy Sweet 16 to Wandering Wardrobe! Please join them from 3-7 pm to celebrate 16 wonderful years in Port Townsend. And remember, all month long they are giving 16% off everything (unless it is already marked down)...so come on downtown and see the new things in this imaginative store on Washington Street.  THE 5TH ANNUAL WTA SUMMIT AND DAY IN OLYMPIA Thursday, February 12, 2015 Registration is now open for the 2015 WTA Summit! Register by January 16th to take advantage of early registration pricing. Spread the word and invite colleagues - save $10 per person when you register 2 or more together! The event takes place at the Washington Center for Performing Arts in Olympia. Click here to register or here for more information, including this year's agenda.
Jan. 17, Patrick Jennings and Suzanne Selfors are celebrating the release of their new books for kids with a book birthday party at Writers' Workshoppe and Imprint Books at 7 pm. Along with birthday cake and a raffle, Jennings and Selfors will be reading from and signing books.
Jan. 19, Block Party Clean Up in honor of MLK Day of Service, hosted by The Boiler Room. Meet at noon in front of The Boiler Room and help clean up downtown.
Jan. 20, Energy Lunch at Port Townsend Community Center. Key Speaker Presentation: 12:30 pm, "Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs): New Factor in Energy Conservation". Special Energy Seminar: 2:00 pm,
"Energy Efficiency and Lighting"
Jan. 21,
at the NW Maritime Center, 431 Water St. from noon - 1:30 pm featuring Celestial Navigation with Captain Jeff Sanders.
Jan. 23-24, Strange Brewfest - a celebration of uniquely crafted brews from 30+ breweries and cideries from around our region. Most of the offerings will only be available at this festival. And most of those will challenge your taste buds, and their sensibilities.
Jan. 31, Gong Show v2.0 at Cellar Door! It's time for round two... Bring your best, worst and zaniest acts to be judged by our three local celebrity judges! But beware... This is no open mic, this is no pageant, and this certainly isn't for the easily bruised ego... Prizes for first and second place, and for the worst act of the night!
Jan. 31, Entering the Healing Temple--A Day of Sanctuary for Women at Madrona MindBody Institute,
Fort Worden Way. Find out more here.
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NEWS AROUND THE BLOCK!
Speed Jigsaw Competition coming to Completely Puzzled in February - see store for details, 1013 Water St. in Flagship Landing or call 360-379-1278.
Now that Monday night football is done, Jack Reid's Open Mic at The Tin Brick will go back to Monday nights, sign up at 6 pm, opening act at 6:30 pm and show at 7 pm.  | Lewis Building detail
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CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND STREETSCAPE UPDATE:
Streetscape work continues in front of the Lewis Building, 638 Water Street and the Franklin Building, 636 Water Street. The trees were removed and now underground power installation and sidewalk work will be completed over the next few weeks. The trees will then be replaced with the same variety that were planted on Taylor Street.
Port Townsend Main Street Program Executive Director Mari Mullen will attend the Main Street Quarterly Manager Meeting and Main Street Advocacy Day in Olympia next week.
The Annual Port Townsend Main Street Board Retreat is January 22. We look forward to welcoming our new board and committee members and mapping out our 30th Anniversary Year!
MERCHANTS: Watch for a Port Townsend Main Street Promotion Survey coming your way soon.
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The Port Townsend Main Street Program would like to acknowledge and thank all the participants in the 2014 Main Street Tax Incentive Program starting with The City of Port Townsend.
Thank You
City of Port Townsend,
2014 Tax Incentive Participant!
Port Townsend was founded in 1851 and is located approximately 40 miles Northwest of Seattle. Port Townsend has a population of approximately 9,100 and is the County Seat and only incorporated city of Jefferson County. Port Townsend prides itself on its historic charm and stunning natural setting. In addition to its natural scenery, the City is known for many Victorian buildings remaining from its late 19th-century heyday, numerous annual cultural events, and as a maritime center for independent boat-builders and related industries and crafts. Port Townsend's Historic District is a U.S. National Historic Landmark District. www.cityofpt.us
Thank you for putting your state B&O tax dollars to work here in our community and simultaneously benefiting your business. We appreciate it very much. 75% of your donation is returned to you via B&O tax credits in 2015. In addition, your entire contribution may qualify as a 501(c)(3) charitable deduction on your 2014 federal income tax return.
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COMMERCIAL RETAIL SPACE FOR RENT
For available spaces Uptown and Downtown
visit Main Street's website here.
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Feb. 28, Shipwrights' Regatta
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Celebrating 30 years in 2015!
The Port Townsend Main Street Program
211 Taylor St. Suite 3
Port Townsend, WA 98368 
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Become a Member
Commercial revitalization under the Main Street Program is proven to have positive effects on the economic health throughout the community in which our two vibrant historic districts reside. If you love Port Townsend, consider becoming a member of the Port Townsend Main Street Program today!
Be a part of making it all happen in our historic districts--Uptown and Downtown. Join us!
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Located at 807 Washington St. 360-379-1713 West Coast figured and burl wood art and crafts.
From a back road in the redwoods, to a hidden valley in myrtlewood country, and out of our own workshop on a 60 acre forest reserve overlooking the Olympic mountains, we offer you the best figured wood grains and craftsmanship this region offers.
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2015 Port Townsend Events
Jan. 23-24
Strange Brewfest
Feb. 7-8 & 14-16
Red Wine & Chocolate Winery Tour
Feb. 28
Shipwrights' Regatta
Mar. 20-22
Victorian Heritage Festival
Mar. 29
Centrum Chamber Music
April 4
Port Townsend Farmers Market Opening Day
April 18
Main Street Earth Day Clean Up
April 22-26
Centrum Choro Workshop
April 25-26
JeffCo EXPO
May 1
Main Street Art Wave Begins
May 2
Opening Day of Boating Season
May 9, 2015
Wearable Art Show
May 9-17
Rhododendron Festival
May 15
Kiwanis Fish Fry
May 17
Rhody Run & Rhody Golf Tourney
May 23-24
Port Townsend Artisan Food Festival
May 29-31
Steampunk Festival
June 5-7
Classic Mariners' Regatta
June 15-21
Centrum Chamber Music Workshops
June 21
Rakers Car Show
June 23-28
Centrum Voice Works
June 28-July 5
Centrum American Fiddle Tunes
July 9-19
Centrum Writers' Conference
July 2-Aug. 20
Main Street's Concerts on the Dock, (Thursdays)
July 18-19
Pocket Yacht Palooza
July 19-26
Centrum Jazz Port Townsend
July 26-Aug. 2
Centrum Acoustic Blues Festival & Workshop
Aug. 1-22
Shakespeare in the Park (Weekends)
Aug. 14-16
Jefferson County Fair
Aug. 15-16,
Art PT Studio Tour
Aug. 15
Kiwanis Classic Car Show
Aug. 15
Uptown Street Fair & Parade
Aug. 30
Main Street Community Celebration
Sept. 5-7
Main Street Summer Sidewalk Sale
Sept. 11-13
Wooden Boat Festival
Sept. 12-13
PT Arts Guild Crafts by the Dock
Sept. 25-27
Port Townsend Film Festival
Oct. 1
Main Street Girls'
Night Out
Oct. 2-4
Kinetic Sculpture Race
Oct. 10-11
Centrum Ukulele Festival
Oct. 23-24
Haunted Bordello
Oct. 31
Main Street Downtown
Trick or Treat
Nov. 7-8
JeffCo Holiday Craft Fair
Nov. 7-8,
Port Townsend Woodworker's Show
Nov. 27-28
PT Arts Guild Holiday Craft Sale
Nov. 28
Main Street Merchants' Open House & Small Business Saturday
Dec. 5
Main Street
Community Treelighting
& Santa Visit
Dec. 12
Victorian Yuletide Salon
Dec. 31
First Night Celebration
(Events Subject to Change)
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