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HomeMy WebLinkAbout100124 - October Happenings And___Haunted Walks!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/6092935b0438/october-happenings-andhaunted-walks?e=19a6aabdc6> <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/e2049658-d0d7-9c80-288c-5f56e0bd2ce7.png> <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/67845bad-3b4c-a9d1-354e-acb56d1769b3.jpg> <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/522070bb-b1e6-8e7e-c20b-782848e1b459.png> <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/90511aae-088a-8438-23c9-b6df8cc4ab3b.gif> Celebrate 20 Years of Girls' Night Out FUN - "Vino & Velvet" Sip & Stroll The Port Townsend Main Street Program is thrilled to celebrate 20 years of Girls' Night Out fun! To make this milestone even more special, we're introducing a Sip & Stroll to our already fantastic festivities. This year's theme is "Vino & Velvet." All Day Shopping FUN! 11 am - 7pm at Participating Downtown Businesses Girls’ Night Out Headquarters At Vintage by PT Vineyards, 725 Water St. Get your goodie bags ($25) & raffle tickets ($10) Wrap Party 7-9 pm at Vintage by PT Vineyards Vino & Velvet Sip N’ Stroll 4 pm-7pm - GET YOUR TICKETS NOW ONLINE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! Tickets $40 online now or on day of event at Vintage by PT Vineyards if tickets still remain. * Includes Girls’ Night Out goodie bag * 10 tasting tickets & tasting glass Find out more here! <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=25f0d3c253&e=19a6aabdc6> <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/_compresseds/2c77bde3-c798-f9c1-de8f-55dd4d0a7de3.jpg> SOLD OUT! Tour of the Historic Hastings Building - Oct. 26th. The tour of the 1889 Hastings Building is sold out. Thanks to all who purchased a ticket. We will be in touch with logistics info soon. <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/b01b30f3-451d-835a-73d7-042599b86915.jpeg> New Bike Shelter Arriving this Fall! Thanks to a partnership with the City of Port Townsend and the Port Townsend Main Street Program, there will be a new covered bike shelter adjacent to the Cotton Building. Above is a preliminary visualization of what the new shelter will look like. Special thanks to the Port Townsend Main Street Design Committee and Studio STL, our Main Street Tax Incentive Donors, and The City of of Port Townsend. Special thanks to the City Public Works Dept. which will be installing the new shelter later this Fall. <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/_compresseds/4ccd8c72-ee0f-a6dc-2706-238c9872e432.jpeg> Fall HUD & Lent Loan Deadline - October 15th, 2024 The Port Townsend Main Street Program offers several loan options for businesses in the Commercial Historic Districts. These include HUD Low Interest Loans, which are available for rehabilitating commercial buildings in the downtown and Uptown historic districts, and the LENT Low Interest Loan Program for business owners in the historic districts, which helps offset financial impacts from emergency situations. Proposals for business development are also considered under these programs. CLICK HERE <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=3fb32dddfa&e=19a6aabdc6> to find out more about both loan programs. <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/9a3a6145-1290-eb20-48d6-227dffe42cb3.jpg> Haunted Walks - Three Saturdays in October! Our colorful town has many tales to tell—of shipwrecks, shanghaiing, lost loves, unexplained events and a haunted past that is felt even today. Hear true stories from Port Townsend’s haunted past and present. Saturdays in October, starting October 12th - 2:00pm. Spots are limited! Reserve your tickets now! <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=761a528ad9&e=19a6aabdc6> <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/f3869c41-9fc6-d4a3-e59f-96f0744bd87c.gif> Save the Date! - Downtown Trick or Treat & Parade -October 31st, 2024 Join us downtown at 3:45 at Adams and Water Street in costume for the annual Downtown Trick or Treat and Parade. The parade will start at 4 and trick or treating to follow. Thanks to our generous merchants for providing treats! CLICK HERE <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=43f9a0e13d&e=19a6aabdc6> for more info! <https://gallery.mailchimp.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/442e648e-f2ae-460d-be5f-338ad93cfe0b.jpg> Photo by Jason Squires Love Port Townsend? Put your state B&O Taxes to work in Port Townsend thru PT Main Street--pledge today! You may know our work from colorful events like Concerts on the Dock, the Uptown Street Fair, the Downtown Trick or Treat Parade, festive holiday events/local shopping promotions, and Creative District efforts. You might enjoy the winter lights in the trees, beautiful hanging flower baskets or the downtown pocket parks like Adams Street Park, or the Tyler Plaza with its overhead lights—all Main Street projects. We coordinated Earth Day Cleanup downtown, care for the rain gardens, manage two loan programs and hung approximately 500 pieces of children’s art in the stores as part of Art Wave in May. This summer/fall we have been coordinating the Downtown Mobile Greeter Program . Our friendly greeter works Fri-Sunday with an e-bike equipped with visitor information (funded by LTAC). He promotes our local businesses, things to do, lodging options and invites visitors to come back. The Main Street Tax Incentive Program allows businesses to put their state B&O taxes to work locally through the Port Townsend Main Street Program. This is a key source of funding for our 501c3 nonprofit and enables us to put our mission and workplan (with so many programs for our community) into action. Business contributors who wish to participate must sign up each year through the Washington State DOR website and payments are due to our office by Nov. 8, 2024. 75% of your contribution is returned to you via B&O tax credits in 2025. Please visit our website <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=f7073443d9&e=1 9a6aabdc6> for more details—thank you! <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/38bf81a8-149c-2381-c348-90a31d257e7f.png> Thanks to our Main Street Member - About Time Clothing & Shoes! Whether you're exploring the scenic Olympic Peninsula, preparing for a special event or just need a pair of comfortable shoes to keep you on the move, About Time provides you with all the fashion and accessories you need. We strive to dress women for a life well lived: wherever your travels may be taking you – from South Puget Sound to the South of France – we provide you personalized attention to help you find the perfect apparel for unforgettable moments. Life. Styled. "My favorite thing about Main Street is how it builds community in this town we all love so much, bringing together people from all walks of life to participate in amazing events," says owner Jeannine Kempees. <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/f979f227-cc5c-33e9-ccb4-0c42a3a04908.jpg> <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/fa3d6d0e-d910-3a6a-7e32-703b4c4d2049.jpg> Membership Makes a Difference Did you know that our 501c3 nonprofit works in four volunteer committees--Organization, Design, Economics, and Promotion to benefit our historic districts? We work on design projects, promote local businesses, coordinate 20+ events, and support the creative sector through our Creative District efforts. We offer low-interest loan funds to property owners for commercial building renovations and microloans to business owners to offset the financial impacts of emergencies. The work of the Port Townsend Main Street Program enhances the quality of life for residents and visitors. Become a member <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=4215354b06&e=19a6aabdc6> . t! <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/d0007add-31fb-91de-3a38-4daa0d884cca.png> <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/1c1643a1-b244-dc62-b10d-18e2d32dfc39.png> First Saturday Art Walk - Oct. 5th, 2024 This month's 1st Saturday Art Walk is Oct. 5th. Stay current with what's happening by visiting The First Saturday Art Walk's new webpage to keep you informed and up to date on each First Saturday Art Walk. Check out the new webpage HERE <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=aa02ab700a&e=19a6aabdc6> . <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/e662482f-bc89-3098-5e68-10e5f6cc7034.jpg> PT Creative District Nexus Event - Oct. 9th, 2024 Join us at Nexus! Oct. 9 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Fort Worden Commons, 210 Battery Way Nexus is a free monthly meetup for the cultural sector, held monthly on second Wednesdays at various Port Townsend locations. These gatherings offer an opportunity to ask questions, connect with resources, and promote your creative work. We also discuss topics of interest to the artistic community. All are welcome – Visual artists, performers, writers, chefs, filmmakers, dancers, and other practitioners. Bring flyers or business cards to share! Email ptcreativedistrict@gmail.com <mailto:ptcreativedistrict@gmail.com> with any questions. <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/b09a66f1-b3f8-1048-197d-fd96198a16c2.png> <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/68a35ea4-8fb9-5dee-2a33-3ba1a219b819.jpg> 40th Annual Great Port Townsend Bay Kinetic Sculpture Race - This Weekend! The 40th Annual Great Port Townsend Kinetic Sculpture Race is this weekend, Oct. 5th & 6th, and they have several ways you can get involved. If you’ve always wanted to express yourself creatively with moveable art… now’s your chance! Join Kinetics this year for its “Wanna-be” parade by entering the ART Kontest and parade. Entries can be marching or dancing groups, large or small floats, wearable art, puppets and…well, anything you can imagine and create! This year they are also having a race day Kook Off - share your favorite recipes as you race through the course! Make it a gastronomical feast and feat! To learn more or to get involved, CLICK HERE. <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=d524b9449f&e=19a6aabdc6> <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/a077c74a-c74e-c119-3f5a-848ae3b9cf83.jpg> Olympic Peninsula Apple Cider Festival - Oct. 13th, 2024 Join The Production Alliance for Finnriver Apple Day- Olympic Peninsula Apple and Cider Festival part of the Olympic Peninsula Apple & Cider Festival Sunday, October 13, from 12-6PM at Finnriver Farm & Cidery! This family-friendly celebration honors the apple, Washington's iconic fruit, with live music, cider pressing, orchard tours, craft-making, a pumpkin patch, and more. Enjoy a Live music by Three For Silver a circus Extravaganza, Harvest Magic Orchard Parade, local food, and crafts. CLICK HERE <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=4ea736976b&e=19a6aabdc6> for more information. <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/a5bc7f9a-5584-dc3f-a79c-54e62c71522a.jpg> Port Townsend Kiwanis Club Presents: Haunt Town - this October! The Port Townsend Kiwanis Club is gearing up for another SPOOKtacular October of haunted fun. They are still in need of a couple of actors -if you are interested in participating, click here <mailto:porttownsendkiwanis@gmail.com> . <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/10bb2a0e-99cf-6285-a85a-613dfc02d8a1.jpg> FREE Admission on First Saturday Art Walk at Jefferson Museum of Art & History Be sure to stop in and say hi this Saturday, Oct. 5th during the First Saturday Art Walk. Admission is free for all from 11am - 7pm. <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/b17b1157-8a14-1c60-103d-dfa0b5167409.jpg> Northwind Art Gala - Oct. 19th, 2024 Join Northwind Art for a very fun evening of celebrating art in our community: Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Fort Worden USO. You can reserve your tix right here: https://northwindart.org. <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=d0d2ef547d&e=19a6aabdc6> They'll have live music by the Salish Surf Rockabillies, dinner featuring Cape Cleare salmon, a festive auction of special art, community and travel experiences, an over-the-top Dessert Dash — and a surprise or two. Your ticket supports the coming year of Northwind Art programming — and we have wondrous things in store in 2025. <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/dad01da6-7307-a6c2-b6a4-6b61dd8e8225.jpg> Last Chance for Change is in the Air at Northwind Art - Jeanette Best Gallery Just a few days are left before we change exhibits at Jeanette Best Gallery. Visit or revisit Northwest Expressions before it closes Monday, Sept. 30 — and stay tuned for Elemental, our two-woman show to open Oct. 3. People's Choice Award voting continues through the end of the exhibit, so come cast your ballot. <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/c612abf7-a1c6-4096-a300-ac9fb927dc73.png> NEW from Key City Public Theatre: Adult Acting Classes Are you curious about acting and the transformative power of storytelling through movement and voice? Join Anna Mae and Brendan Chambers for a dynamic 6-week series designed for adults seeking personal empowerment through the foundations of Theatre Arts. Classes will be held on Mondays from 6:00 to 7:30 PM, running from October 7th to November 11th, 2024. The registration fee includes all six sessions, covering vital topics such as the body as your instrument, intention versus impact, somatic storytelling, and culminating in a final showcase for friends, colleagues, and family. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore your creative side and connect with a supportive community. Register today at www.kcpt.co <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=02192c89b2&e=19a6aabdc 6> or call us at 360-385-KCPT! <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/41979a79-f873-a4dd-6329-625e208b33a6.jpg> WA State Earthquake Drill - Oct. 17th At 10:17 a.m., Oct. 17 the sirens on the coast of Washington will go off as part of the Great Washington ShakeOut Drill. They will sound off with the actual wailing sound, not the typical Westminster chimes. If you're on the coast, don't call 911. This is just a test. Learn more about the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills at shakeout.org/washington City of Port Townsend Happenings & More Lawrence Street Pedestrian Improvements Project Underway <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/9d036149-bbca-6b23-8a2c-83b5656326f4.jpg> We're building a more inclusive Uptown Port Townsend with the Lawrence Street Pedestrian Improvements Project: scheduled to begin the week of September 30 through mid-December. Thank you everyone for your patience and grace through the construction disruptions! We appreciate your support for a more accessible Port Townsend. Learn more here: https://cityofpt.us/.../page/lawrence-tyler-streets-project <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=0997108a64&e=19a6aabdc6> In response to requests from the community, Jefferson County Farmers Markets (JCFM) and Disability Awareness Starts Here! (DASH) the City is addressing Uptown accessibility issues through two grant-funded improvement projects. These projects are a necessary precursor to additional grant funding to repaving Lawrence and Tyler, and to addressing sewer and stormwater issues along the corridor. ________________________________ <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/81d1a070-4c79-d706-631b-8335b0a46e66.jpg> Help shape the future of walking and bicycling in Port Townsend! Share your thoughts and ideas through the interactive survey. Your feedback will directly influence the planning process. Scan the QR code to take the survey or CLICK HERE <https://ptmainstreet.us12. list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=6138288682&e=19a6aabdc6> <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/_compresseds/1fff6c43-20de-4e46-8d1e-68e6c464762b.jpg> Commercial Retail Space Available <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/9e1f71d0-f300-bef4-3f1d-5d74c54ad842.png> For Sale - 922 Washington St. A charming Victorian storefront that embodies the essence of "Port Townsend", boasting a blend of character, elegance, and functionality that's perfect for your business. Recently renovated with attention to detail, this commercial space showcases period-specific features such as: high embossed ceilings, two street-facing rooms with their own separate entrances, a convenient kitchenette, a spacious production room with a utility sink, and a stunning powder room. Situated just a few steps from the iconic Haller Fountain and in close proximity to the Port Townsend/Coupeville Ferry and top-rated restaurants, your business is sure to make its mark. Contact Coldwell Banker Best Homes <mailto:info@cbbesthomes.com> for more info. <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/a8323699-3032-9d08-9b75-f36b793ad565.jpg> <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=6cf1cd889b&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. 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