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HomeMy WebLinkAbout121625 - Shining Bright Through New Years!ALERT: BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not open attachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. View this email in your browser <https://mailchi.mp/091983bbee6f/shining-bright-through-new-years?e=19a6aabdc6> <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/ecf7b1a3-7855-8244-f528-b86c8c5d6e6e.png> <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/_compresseds/4b7f7044-9e95-0e9e-d546-1ff74c677e2e.jpeg> <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/7c360ac8-a2d9-281b-25c9-77bb50e7f328.png> <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/_compresseds/7242a734-6da0-2d22-6b67-dd528b2fa452.jpeg> Holiday Wrap-Up: Mega Merriment in PT & Crafts & Cocoa What an incredible start to the holiday season! Mega Merriment in Port Townsend and Crafts & Cocoa with PT Artscape brought our community together in the most joyful and creative ways—and we couldn’t be more grateful. We had over 1,000 people visit us at the Cotton Building on the past two Saturdays and many more joined us to shop, dine, and attend the tree lighting. From Santa visits and the Kiwanis Choo Choo to craft markets, kids’ activities, cocoa, and hands-on art-making, these events were filled with laughter, connection, and festive cheer. None of it would be possible without the amazing community members, families, visitors, volunteers, artists, performers, sponsors, and partners who showed up to celebrate, support local businesses, and make these moments truly special. Thank you to everyone who bundled up, joined the fun, donated to support arts education, shopped local, and helped us light up downtown with holiday spirit. Your enthusiasm, creativity, and generosity are what make Port Townsend shine—especially during the winter months. Winter truly does shine bright in PT! And the merriment isn’t over yet! There’s still time to shop, dine, stay, and play throughout the season. Find that perfect gift #FoundInTown, take an evening stroll to enjoy the twinkling lights, catch a holiday performance, and celebrate the season together. Don’t forget to ring in the New Year at the First Night Celebration on December 31st! Thank you for supporting local, supporting community, and helping make this holiday season one to remember in Port Townsend. <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/_compresseds/f1d58f2e-7c81-9613-dd3d-f89a6bfa6613.jpg> Get Involved with Main Street in 2026! Looking to make a difference in Port Townsend? Main Street offers lots of fun and meaningful ways to get involved in 2026! Join a planning committee and help shape our community—our Promotions Committee meets year-round to plan and bring to life 20+ events each year, while the Design Committee meets quarterly to guide beautification projects in Uptown and Downtown. If you’re savvy with business, lending, or economic development, our Economic Vitality Committee could be a great fit. Short on time? Volunteer with our new Green Team to help care for Uptown and Downtown rain gardens, or lend a hand at one (or many!) of our fantastic community events. Visit our website to explore our annual events and discover the many ways you can get involved—there’s a place for everyone at Main Street! <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/7226e31f-f7be-f86a-6f1c-3b93f51a9acb.gif> Happy Holidays from the Port Townsend Main Street Program! As the year comes to a close, we’re filled with gratitude for our amazing community—our businesses, volunteers, partners, and supporters who help make Port Townsend such a vibrant and welcoming place. Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a bright New Year filled with connection, cheer, and all the magic that makes our town shine. We can’t wait to see you in 2026! <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/_compresseds/31605611-7e97-d662-3ae2-2581c14c1524.jpeg> Thanks for an Amazing Year! A Note from the Executive Director As the end of the year comes to a close, I want to thank everyone who has welcomed me and supported Port Townsend Main Street this year, our 40th year as an organization. Through the support of our members, volunteers, staff, sponsors, donors, and board plus collaborations with a variety of public and private partners we have had a successful 2025. From great promotions driving thousands to our historic business districts for events, to placemaking projects (new benches, tables, chairs, lights, and plants/flower baskets), to welcoming both residents and visitors through the Mobile Greeter Program, and growing the reach and content of our newsletter and social channels, we see the impact of our collective work. I am excited for what’s to come in 2026. We are currently working on building a new website, creating business resources for our small business community, developing a volunteer raingarden program, launching quarterly business engagement meetings, continuing many of the events and programs that are so loved, and much more. Share this newsletter with a friend so they can also stay up to date. <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=ba2882bea5&e=19a6aabdc6> Reach out to connect <mailto:director@ptmainstreet.org?subject=Newsletter%20Connection> . I look forward to meeting more of you in 2026 as we continue the work of preserving, promoting, and enhancing the historic business districts. Have a wonderful holiday season, Natalie Maitland, Executive Director <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/eafe0555-3a91-c367-85a1-0f00c18ff0d9.png> Year End Giving – Cheers to 40 Years! Help the Port Townsend Main Street Program celebrate 40 years of preserving history, supporting businesses, and building community! Your donation helps keep Port Townsend vibrant, welcoming, and thriving—now and for the next 40 years. Support from the community helps fund: - 20+ annual events – including Concerts on the Dock, Uptown Street Fair, Downtown Trick or Treat & Parade, PT Shop & Sip, Haunted Histories & Mysteries, Holidays in PT, and the Port Townsend Family Portrait Town Photo. - Beautification projects – maintaining Uptown and Downtown rain gardens, hanging flower baskets, Adams Street Park, and the brand-new lighting enhancement at Adams Street Park. - Holiday décor – hanging 100+ lights in trees Uptown and Downtown, decorating Tyler Plaza and pocket parks. - Business support – managing two loan programs for local businesses and property owners. - New this year – the PT Mobile Greeter Program, welcoming visitors downtown with friendly greeters and the mobile info bike from May–September. Be sure to check out our fun slideshow of memories <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=4054cc2de5&e=19a6aabdc6> from the past 40 years of PT Main Street and consider making a donation to help us continue this important work! Donate Today! <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=e82cff57f8&e=19a6aabdc6> <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/4ebe19e3-ec76-ee1d-e93a-78ebd0c63d46.gif> Let it GLOW - Winter Shines Bright in Port Townsend! Make this season merry and bright — shop, dine, and celebrate local. Discover the magic that’s #FoundInTown this holiday season! <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/0dd858b1-f097-7aad-543c-c6abda78eb9e.png> <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/0a4f7b7e-85ca-5ef0-b2aa-8b9a669d627a.png> Winter Solstice High Tea at the Starrett House – Dec 21, 12–1:30 PM Celebrate the turning of the year with an elegant High Tea honoring the Winter Solstice. Tickets are $60 per person. Tickets Here <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=d135b44dea&e=19a6aabdc6> <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/9ebe4a01-8374-4ec1-16f2-cf13ce41faa6.jpg> Solstice Bonfire Celebration at the Fairgrounds Celebrate the Winter Solstice on Sunday, December 21, from 5–8 PM at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. This free, family-friendly evening features a cozy community bonfire, hearty stews by Chef Arran Stark (donations welcomed), cider and hot cocoa, live music, starlit tractor rides, live glassblowing, face painting, a cupcake fundraiser, and the crowning of Solstice Royalty. All are welcome to gather, warm up, and celebrate the longest night of the year together. <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/1eed8815-b407-a568-f35b-c9552dd498ad.png> Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big Christmas Show Key City Public Theatre presents a fast, funny, and festive take on A Christmas Carol! Directed by Denise Winter, this holiday mash-up is packed with laughs, surprises, and all your favorite ghosts—now with a comic twist. Perfect for audiences of all ages. Dates: Nov 28 – Dec 28 Pay What You Wish Preview: Nov 28 @ 1:30 PM Family Shows: Dec 7 @ 7 PM | Dec 13 @ 1:30 PM Special family pricing, treats for kids, and photo opportunities with characters on stage! CLICK HERE <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=7b08fa646a&e=19a6aabdc6> for more info! <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/56b691da-fe30-720d-f9f4-fe72b6377724.png> KCPT Presents: Allen Fitzpatrick’s A Christmas Carol Allen Fitzpatrick returns for a limited engagement on Tuesday, December 23, with performances at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM. His acclaimed one-man adaptation brings all of Dickens’ beloved characters to life in a dazzling, immersive experience. Enjoy a warm cider or hot buttered rum and settle in for an unforgettable holiday performance. Two shows only! CLICK HERE <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=94f496f517&e=19a6aabdc6> to get your tickets <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/bf0b75ec-588f-628d-5990-c280603bcd64.png> New Year’s Eve at Bishop Block Bottle Shop Bishop Block Bottle Shop invites the community to ring in the New Year with an evening centered on connection, shared tables, and raising a glass to what’s ahead. Guests can enjoy a three-course prix fixe menu for $90 per person, with an optional wine pairing available for $50 per person—perfect for a celebratory night out, whether with friends or someone special. CLICK HERE <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=1c0f2b80de&e=19a6aabdc6> to make your reservation. <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/bcda5105-11fa-cf49-d395-4aefe1abffbf.jpg> Call for Writers & Creatives: Conduit Café Conduit Café is seeking local writers, bloggers, and coffee or art enthusiasts to help share the story of its new café and 15-year roasting journey as Conduit Coffee Company. Those who cover small businesses, sustainability, and creative culture in Port Townsend and the Pacific Northwest are encouraged to connect. The café will also host a local art show from February 1–March 31, 2026, with artist receptions, after-hours pop-ups, cuppings, tastings, and special guests. Conduit welcomes press features, spotlights, and collaborations to help spread the word about this exciting new chapter. <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/9a980d05-b978-41b2-6920-8db8383b0688.png> Nominate Someone for the Port Townsend Arts Award! There’s still time to recognize those making a difference through the arts in our community! Nominations are open for individual artists, arts educators, businesses, benefactors, supporters, notable events, and outstanding artistic achievements. Celebrate the creativity that makes Port Townsend shine—submit a nomination today! Nominations are due by December 31, 2025. CLICK HERE <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=37b488751c&e=19a6aabdc6> for more information or to make your nomination. <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/c1471b7f-b63e-800a-a963-2f6cbf625fc5.jpg> First Night Port Townsend – “Extraterrestrial Extravaganza” Ring in the New Year with an all-ages cosmic celebration presented by The Production Alliance! Enjoy DJ sets, lantern-making and parade, fire performance by Feral Fire Collective, live music from local favorites like Tuff Puffin, and a grand fireworks show to close out 2025. Food vendors and interactive exhibits add to the fun. Saturday, December 31 – Pre-sale tickets available at theproductionalliance.org/firstnight <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=b1377657ed&e=19a6aabdc 6> . Don’t miss this out-of-this-world community celebration! <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=1c378d3f3b&e=19a6aabdc6> <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/_compresseds/1fff6c43-20de-4e46-8d1e-68e6c464762b.jpg> Commercial Retail Space Available Available Now! B4 Undertown Unit, a Cozy 900 sqf retail space. $1250 + utilities <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/_compresseds/86574ff6-8f4a-a05a-ec91-b6123174a746.jpg> Available Now 912 Water Street unit, 1000 SQF of bright open concept commercial space. $2600 basic rent plus CAMS and utilities, suitable for gallery, retail store or your idea! B4 Undertown Unit, a Cozy 900 sqf retail space. 1250 + utilities CLICK HERE <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=65181cc8d2&e=19a6aabdc6> for more info. <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/_compresseds/4ccd8c72-ee0f-a6dc-2706-238c9872e432.jpeg> Office Space Available at the Historic James & Hastings Building A charming mezzanine-level office space (approx. 300–330 sq. ft.) is now available for rent at 940 Water Street. The space includes an opening window, a small sink, and its own heat. Rent is $495/month with a $500 deposit. Hours must align with building operations. For details, text Lois at 360-643-6131. <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/_compresseds/1baa92d9-c198-c463-e0af-2ebfca8f75ca.jpg> Office Space Available at 633 Water St. - Call 909-714-0757 for more information ________________________________ <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/7fc1a6cb-f7fa-13fe-bffc-c2f7c56be0d5.jpg> <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/a4d20637-7a82-37ff-07e8-736f33111d71.png> Boat Haven – Office Space 385 Benedict St East wing of the 1st floor of the Nomura Building, 385 Benedict Street in beautiful Port Townsend. Premises is approximately 1,942 square feet and includes multiple rooms, access to a kitchen, one bathroom, and storage. Building is zoned M-II(A). See table 17.22.020 of the City code for allowable uses. Furnishings depicted are not included. Rent is $2,466.34/month, plus 12.84% Leasehold Excise Tax. In addition to rent, tenant is responsible for all utilities, including, but not limited to, electric, water, internet, phone, and garbage. <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/f6b7af0a-28a2-3cff-1964-906236a01f53.png> Unit #2-E on the second floor (stairway accessible only) of the Nomura Building, 385 Benedict Street in beautiful Port Townsend. Office is 208 square feet with a single entrance and two south facing windows. Furnishings depicted are not included. Shared restroom and use of shared conference room available. Rent is $268.32/month, plus 12.84% Leasehold Excise Tax, plus a $27.98 monthly janitorial service fee for the shared bathroom. In addition to rent, tenant is responsible for all utilities, including, but not limited to, electric, water, internet, phone, and garbage. Month-to-month agreement, deposit, plus first month’s rent. <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/1432d44d-eca0-a4c2-9553-b07c6f41acb6.png> Point Hudson -375 Hudson Beautiful office located at our Point Hudson facility! Overlooking the Salish Sea’s Admiralty Inlet and Mt. Baker, this space was recently vacated by US Customs. The 1,600 sf area includes 3 enclosed offices, a large main room, a lobby/pass-through, a small kitchen, large IT room, and a utility closet. The space shares the building with Fish & Wildlife, located on the northern end. $2,419.20/mo + 12.84% Leasehold Excise Tax. Port Townsend Shoreline Master Program (SMP) restrictions apply, reference Point Hudson Subdistrict, Point Hudson East (SMP Table 5.13-1). Click here for the SMP link: Chapter 5 Shoreline Environments <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/de95e679-6b66-5042-2312-cc779b6b8708.png> JEFFERSON COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 0S9 (JCIA) LEASE Four pad sites available for hangar construction. Lease-Option Basics: 50-year land leases. A three-month security deposit, rent and $2M Comprehensive General Liability are due at Lease inception. Rent is determined by Port of Port Townsend published JCIA Land Lease rate at time of Lease inception (2025 published rate is $0.0727/sf). Pad Site #1: 15,000 sf (300’ x 50’) Pad Site #2: 17,875 sf (325’ x 55’) Pad Site #3: 12,375 sf (225’ x 55’) Pad Site P: 6,000 sf (100’ x 60’)* *Site P subject to Airport Layout Plan (ALP) ratification For more information CLICK HERE <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=7948912721&e=19a6aabdc6> . <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=0b1dbce3bc&e=19a6aabdc6> Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to the Port Townsend Main Street Program, a non-profit 501C-3 organization, Tax ID #91-1285016. If you are a community member but not a business owner, we appreciate your partnership as well! Every gift helps our organization to do valuable work to enhance the Historic Districts of Downtown and Uptown Port Townsend. 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