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Board Minute
Greetings Port Townsend Community and beyond. This is Connie Segal writing as a new Main Street Board Member since January of this year. I knew that  after living in Port Townsend for 10 years and owning my own business, that it was time to participate in some way and volunteer to share in a civic duty. I had no idea how much fun it would be! My idea as a Board Member is to put "wellness" on our tag line: "Welcome to Port Townsend, The Victorian Seaport, Art and Wellness Community." I was able to go to the "Washington Tourist Alliance Summit" in Olympia. We visited our State Capitol and met with Senator Hargrove, State Representative Kevin Van De Wege and Representative Steve Tharinger. In our sessions we learned about how important tourism is to our communities. Tourism in the United States is a multi-billion dollar industry, attracting visitors from all over the world. Visitors stay in our lodgings, eat at our restaurants, shop, get spa services, visit our state parks, buy gas, rent cars and much more. And Port Townsend is no slouch when it comes to attractions.
I attended the statewide annual "Main Street Conference" in Bellingham May 6-8, with fellow board member Xoe Huffman and staff Mari Mullen. I learned how important Main Street Programs are to our communities across the country. I am pleased to know that people are so passionate about the revitalization of historic downtowns, which, in turn, fosters local economy and local pride.
It's Steampunk weekend, so don your cool attire and come out and play. We love to dress up in PT! Also, if you haven't been to Soak on the Sound, they are celebrating their one-year anniversary this Sunday, May 31st, 7:00pm to midnight. Please contact them for details.
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JUNE EVENTS
June 5, First Friday Lecture: Logging on the Olympic Peninsula with Jack Zaccardo.
June 6, Art Walk & PT Shorts
June 3, Race to Alaska Pre-Race Ruckus, beer garden, live music from Dirty Beat Duo, food from Cape Cleare Salmon Wagon, Dented Buoy Pizza and Arran Stark of the Jefferson Healthcare Cafe! Come join the party, view the competing watercraft and meet the racers from 5-7 pm at Pope Marine Park.
June 4, Race to Alaska; 750 miles, $10K Prize, no support, no motors--sail, row or paddle!
June 5-7, Classic Mariners' Regatta
June 15-21, Centrum Chamber Music Workshops
June 16, Through the Wall: INSPIRED BY NATURE - with Annalisa Barelli. This FREE visual art class is a partnership program between Northwind Arts Center and The Boiler Room.
June 18-July 19, The Mystery of Irma Vep at Key City Public Theatre.
June 20, Rakers Car Show at Memorial Field.
Treat yourself to a summer tradition--a great display of classic cars! Age 13 and over: $5.00; 12 & under Free. Active Duty & Family with ID Free.
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TIPS & CLICKS!
Summer & Sunscreen
by Connie Segal
Summer is nearly here and that means more outdoor activities. In my profession as an esthetician, one who deals with the skin, skin health is important. I have always resisted sun screen because of the weird chemicals. After experiencing minor skin cancer and surgery, I am now advocating sun screen. The good thing is that there are much healthier products on the market. You can find healthy sunscreens locally at Uptown Nutrition, Face of Grace, the Food Co-op and Glow Natural Skin Care. Of course, wearing a hat and a lightweight long- sleeved shirt, and staying out of the sun during peak hours 11:00-3:00 are good ideas.
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NEWS AROUND THE BLOCK!
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Kaori and Rob celebrating Hanazono's Anniversary -- photo by Piper Corbett
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Hanazono just celebrated 10 years in May! Congratulations Kaori, we look forward to many more years of your delicious food.
Meet Dawn Reardon, the new owner of Uptown Nutrition and a Naturopathic Doctor (ND). There are some changes in the store: "We are now carrying many high quality clinical and professional strength supplements, and have access to many more as special orders. Come take a look at the expanded selection of Thorne products, Biogenesis, Integrative Therapeutics, Vitanica, and more. These products are typically available only in doctors' offices. Bulk Tincture Dispensary: We now have over 100 new bulk tinctures. A New Name: In the coming weeks, the store will be undergoing another large change--a new name! Watch in the coming weeks as we hang new signs and start answering the phone under this fabulous new name: Bear Root Apothecary and Wellness Center." Welcome Dawn, we are happy to have you here in town!
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839 Pop-Up Gallery is now open at 839 Water St. in the Hastings Building. Stop by to see artists Don Tiller, Jolene Sunding and J. A. Jacobson (Jim).
We are happy to announce With These Rings will be moving its studio to the Mount Baker Block Building! "With These Rings" is the opportunity for you to make your own wedding bands through guided instruction. Jeweler, Stephanie Tomczak Selle, invites you into her studio where you will work side by side to ensure that you create a professional quality set of handmade rings.
Jordini's Sandwich Shop in now under new ownership, welcome Sierra Krader and Joy Emery! They will be serving the same great menu, stop in and say hello.
Opening Soon - Quench, Waterfront Kitchen & Bar at 1019 Water Street (Former Fins Location).
John Sayles and Maggie Renzi plan to make their next film, about the Carlisle Indian School, at Fort Worden next summer. If it goes forward, the crew would arrive at Fort Worden next May for two months of preparation, with filming taking place in July and August 2016. Very cool for Port Townsend!
Bee's Knees Tattooing now has a sign in their window thanks to David Conklin's fine printing and graphic design skills! They are located on the second floor in the McCurdy Building, 210 Taylor St. Suite 14.
Happy Anniversary to Maricee Fashions, celebrating 33 years in business and to say Thank You to all her customers, Sue is offering 20% off all clothing this weekend! Congratulations on 33 wonderful years Sue!
Special thanks to the Loid Family for sharing their classic 1924 Model T with Main Street in The Rhody Parade. Board members Beverly Malagon and Connie Segal, and staff Mari Mullen waved to the crowd. And it was Connie's first time in a parade!
Have a special event coming up, anniversary or news you would like us to share? SEND US YOUR NEWS AROUND THE BLOCK to admin@ptmainstreet.org Thank you!
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COMMERCIAL SPACE AVAILABLE IN THE HISTORIC DISTRICTS
For available spaces Uptown and Downtown
visit Main Street's website here.
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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
926 Water St.
360-379-1859
Two talented women have joined together to sell the products they make as well as other local artist's work in this store. They also have hard-to-find CDs, music books, men's fedoras (made in the USA), and awesome collectibles. Within the shop you will find two separate businesses: "Mad Hatter Hats," owned by Janice Tucker and "Shadows," owned by Marlene Bennett Jones.
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2015 Port Townsend Events
June 23-28
Centrum Voice Works
June 28-July 5
Centrum American Fiddle Tunes
July 4
Old School 4th of July Fireworks at the Fort
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. 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
Treelighting & Santa Visit
Dec. 12
Victorian Yuletide Salon
PT Main Street/Kiwanis Choo Choo Rides
Dec. 19
PT Main Street/Kiwanis Choo Choo Rides
Dec. 31
First Night Celebration
(Events Subject to Change)
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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.
 83 Denny Ave. Port Townsend, WA 98368 360-643-3080 Solar Energy Specialists
Power Trip Energy is a general contracting firm composed of capable individuals dedicated to improving the future of our community and our state through the use of renewable energy technologies. They currently specialize in the design and installation of grid-tied PV systems in Western Washington.
"Our mission is to educate our community and facilitate installation of solar technologies. We promote, design, and install renewable energy systems that are efficient, reliable, and cost-effective, and we have fun doing it. We have a reputation of innovation, quality, reliability, and financial sensibility."
Thank you, Power Trip Energy, for putting your state B&O tax dollars to work here in our community and simultaneously benefiting your business. We appreciate it very much!
The Tax Incentive Cap was met May 1, 2015! Thank you to everyone who donated early this year! To find out more about the Main Street Tax Incentive Program, visit our website.
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