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Board Minute ~ By Amy Smith
Hello!
I'm in my first year as a Board Member for Port Townsend Main Street and I just became Secretary of the Board in June. I've lived in Port Townsend for the majority of the last fifteen years. In addition to being the Executive Director of The Boiler Room (the county's longest running non-profit coffee shop and social services hub), I am a member of United Good Neighbor's Campaign Cabinet, on the Steering Committee for Get Connected Jefferson, a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity and a member of the Rotary Club of Port Townsend. I also give my time to fundraisers for several organizations in town, including the Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building, the YMCA and Centrum.
I love, as a Board Member, finding out all of the amazing ways in which the PT Main Street Program serves our community. You can thank Main Street for the "portolettes," for the hanging flower baskets, for Girl's Night Out and for (the big one this month!) CONCERTS ON THE DOCK. Come see me introduce Locust Street Taxi on July 16!
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JULY EVENTS
July 1, Wednesday Farmers Market opens Uptown on Polk & Lawrence Streets, from 2-6 pm.
July 2, Kick off 2015 Port Townsend Main Street's Concerts on the Dock with Marley's Ghost!
Free, all ages community events on Thursdays! Seating at Pope Marine Plaza opens at 4:30pm, music 5-7:30. Beer/wine/cider garden, local vendors, great music and you!
Thanks to our lead sponsors, Homer Smith Insurance and Kitsap Credit Union. We thank the City of Port Townsend, The CoLab, the Peninsula Daily News, KPTZ 91.9 FM, and our generous stage and beer garden sponsors--you rock!
July 4, Gallery Walk, PT Shorts, and PT Summer Band at the American Legion.
July 4th, Excellent music, delicious food and "Old School" traditions including pie-eating contest, field games, piñatas, free root beer floats, a car show, live music and much more, all culminating in an epic display of fireworks at Fort Worden.
July 7, PT Shorts will celebrate Independence Day with a diverse set of readings.
July 9, Port Townsend Main Street Concerts on the Dock featuring Trenary & the Coal Miners.
July 11, The Swan School presents "Picnic on the Pier" featuring Delta Rays. Cajun music, BBQ and scenic setting--proceeds benefit their scholarship program.
July 16, Port Townsend Main Street Concerts on the Dock featuring Locust Street Taxi.
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TIPS & CLICKS! BY AMY SMITH
Get Connected Jefferson is an easy-to-use online volunteer center, specific to Jefferson County, matching the right donors, advocates and volunteers with the right opportunities in our neighborhoods. You can use Get Connected Jefferson to find ways to give your un- or gently-used business and household items to agencies in need of donations, advocate for causes that require your passionate voice, and volunteer your time in ways that make a real and immediate difference. You have the time, talent and treasure to improve lives in our community! At Get Connected Jefferson, you can search the volunteer and event listings to find an opportunity that is right for you--new opportunities and events are posted daily. If you love a particular organization, you can become a "fan," so that their needs and events will show up in your inbox. Get Connected Here: getconnectedjc.weareugn.org
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NEWS AROUND THE BLOCK!
Completely Puzzled has moved! Not a far move, just next door to Daily Bird Pottery's old location, still in Flagship Landing. Stop by and see the new space and don't forget they have a puzzle group that meets each Wednesday at 6 pm. They also offer a puzzle trade--bring your gently-used puzzles in and receive a discount on a new one!
Committed to taking small businesses to the next level, Kitsap Bank's edg3 FUND competition was created to recognize entrepreneurs dedicated to growing our community economically, socially, and environmentally, with a $20,000 cash award for the winning entry. Applications for the 2nd annual edg3 FUND event will be accepted July 1st through 31st. The contest is open to small businesses in Western Washington. For additional information, visit www.kitsapbank.com/edg3-fund.
Quench, Waterfront Kitchen & Bar is now open! Offering lunch, weekend brunch, bar food and drinks as well as a happy hour. Located at 1019 Water St. in Flagship Landing. Stop by to see the beautifully remodeled space with 2
totally refurbished decks, just in time for summer!
Shop Til 7
on Fridays and Saturdays all Summer Long. Shop, eat and experience the joys of small town living, with big-city fun! Click on the link to see the list of businesses.
The City of Port Townsend is in the process of conducting a "periodic update" to its comprehensive plan and development regulations. The comprehensive plan is a 20-year planning document that sets the framework for the physical, social and economic development of the City. Get your voice heard. We have a year (The deadline for the Comp Plan update is June 2016). How do you get your voice heard?? Go to this website and give your feedback today!
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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SAVE THE DATE!!
August 15, 25th Annual Uptown Street Fair!
Arts & Crafts Fair, Music All Day, Farmers Market, Kids Art Activities and a Parade! Join us in celebrating Uptown! Poster art by Michael Hale, printed by Printery Communications.
August 30, Main Street Community Celebration & Family Portrait Town Photo! It's our 30th Anniversary! Picnic party on Taylor Street...details coming soon.
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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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is a member!
701 Water Street
360-379-1086
Northwind Art Center's mission is to connect arts and community. Northwind cultivates and encourages the arts by showcasing and serving visual, literary and performance artists, and fosters arts appreciation and education in the greater community.
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2015 Port Townsend Events
July 2-Aug. 20
Main Street's Concerts on the Dock, (Thursdays)
July 9-19
Centrum Writers' Conference
July 18
Pocket Yacht Palooza
July 19-26
Centrum Jazz
Port Townsend
July 26-Aug. 2
Centrum Acoustic Blues Workshop and Festival
Aug. 7-30
Shakespeare in the Park (Weekends)
Aug. 8th
KPTZ Summer Dance Party
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.
533 Quincy Street
Port Townsend, WA
360-205-2147
The Ravenscroft is built in the historic Charleston, SC Colonial style. Two grand verandas face Port Townsend Bay. A large fireplace warms the great room on cool evenings. Relax here with a glass of wine or take in the sea air on the front porch just through the French doors.
Your day starts with our breakfast selection of fresh fruits, yogurt and muesli or granola. Dave will also offer a delicious warm special each day.
The Ravenscroft can host your events. Call us for more details. We would love to help make your event a success.
Thank you, Ravenscroft Inn 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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