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HomeMy WebLinkAbout123124 - New Year_ New Beginning_ More FUN!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/7769422ee1fd/new-year-new-beginning-more-fun?e=19a6aabdc6> <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/e2049658-d0d7-9c80-288c-5f56e0bd2ce7.png> <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/2721ff60-603e-ae4d-678a-75a50c698d58.gif> Happy New Year! Here’s to a fresh start, exciting adventures, and more amazing community events in Port Townsend! From art walks and festivals to markets, concerts, and workshops, we can’t wait to make 2025 unforgettable together. Next year is extra special as the Port Townsend Main Street Program celebrates 40 years of supporting our vibrant community—stay tuned for exciting anniversary events and surprises! Thank you for being part of what makes our town so wonderful. Cheers to a year full of connection and celebration! <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/3f7ee5e0-535b-7dd6-5ba1-f3101d228c92.png> <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/c0affc70-0dfb-db54-3b0f-556afa3bdfea.gif> Thanks for Ringing in the Holidays in Port Townsend! That’s a Wrap! Thank you for helping us Ring in the Holidays in Port Townsend and making our town shine with festive cheer! Here’s a look back at all the fun and magic we shared this holiday season—check out our Holiday Wrap-Up Report! <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=8455beba1e&e=19a6aabdc6> <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/_compresseds/4ccd8c72-ee0f-a6dc-2706-238c9872e432.jpeg> Stay Connected - PT Main Street Business Network Join the the Port Townsend Main Street Business Network - a new, private group on Facebook. This group is dedicated to sharing key updates, events, grant opportunities, and resources that support the success of businesses in the Uptown and Downtown Historic Districts. Stay connected with Main Street Program news and engage with fellow business owners to foster a thriving local community. Find us and follow us on Facebook or send an email <mailto:marketing@ptmainstreet.org?subject=PT%20Main%20Street%20Business%20Network> to request a link. <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/_compresseds/1633f938-28ed-67f5-9a44-a7b7581e1ad5.jpg> 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 including Soundcheck. 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 coordinated the Downtown Mobile Greeter Program . Our friendly greeter worked Fri-Sunday with an e-bike equipped with visitor information (funded by LTAC). He promoted our local businesses, things to do, lodging options and invited 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. 7, 2025. 75% of your contribution is returned to you via B&O tax credits in 2026. Please visit our website <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=28cfb1a7e5&e=1 9a6aabdc6> for more details—thank you! <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/8eba6da1-e5ee-33ee-e7a9-24bff1736061.png> Thanks to our Main Street Member - Key City Public Theatre! Key City Public Theatre is one of the Olympic Peninsula's most dynamic and creative arts organizations, known for producing world-class plays and enriching the community through the performing arts. Beyond the stage, KCPT offers Youth and Adult acting classes, apprenticeships, internships, and vibrant summer theatre programs, fostering creativity and talent at all levels. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Key City Public Theatre is a treasured community asset, inspiring audiences and nurturing the next generation of artists. Visit Key City Public Theatre's website <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=64a28a500e&e=19a6aabdc6> for more information about upcoming events, classes and other opportunities. <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/34caf969-1512-ffa1-ac75-1ceb3a020050.jpg> <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/d39f01c4-2f47-0154-3f05-01e90827b4a8.jpg> <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/130c47f4-c55d-9b5f-d4bf-38b922f1b94f.png> 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=d1d2c5095f&e=19a6aabdc6> . <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/43b3fd73-b88f-aa85-cc0a-4fcedd34d93a.png> <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/8383b6a5-c334-d9d8-74ec-c62281ae63de.jpg> The Production Alliance Presents: First Night Celebration - Dec. 31st First Night 2024: Cosmic Connection Join us for a unique winter celebration in historic downtown Port Townsend! First Night is a self-guided journey through both indoor and outdoor venues, filled with exciting activities, performances, and delicious food. Come ring in the new year with our theme, "Cosmic Connection," and experience the magic of community connection, creativity, and celebration! CLICK HERE <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=2edb7be050&e=19a6aabdc6> for the full list of activities and to reserve your tickets. <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/827bc0dd-a74a-1142-6303-9c6a23d13341.jpg> The Jefferson County Farmers Market Winter Business Series continues! It's free and you're invited! Wednesday , January 8th, 8-10 am Workshop 2: Business Planning: Connecting Your Vision to Results - Transform your business vision into tangible results! Join us to sharpen your vision-setting skills, learn strategies for engaging your team, and gain the tools you need to confidently bring your plan to life. Register: https://www.edcteamjefferson.org/jefferson-county-farmers... [Nature Girl's Achers, Catherine M Beltrami photo by Deja View Photography] <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/e8c58bd6-c153-e841-b5e0-f5f759ebf766.png> Exciting News for the Port Townsend Creative District! The Port Townsend Creative District efforts have been coordinated by the nonprofit PT Main Street Program for the past five years. Main Street has coordinated monthly planning meetings, grant writing efforts, artists’ gatherings and the Soundcheck Arts Festival. Working in collaboration with the Creative District Subcommittee, The City and the Main Street Board, we have developed arts-related infrastructure projects such as the Creative District website, the Tyler Plaza Lighting Project and the Art Marker Wayfinding Project. The implementation of the Artist Directory and the Arts & Culture Plan have been key projects made possible with the collaboration of The City, local artists, arts consultants and community input. The Port Townsend Main Street Program staff, board and volunteers have provided stability and support to the Creative District and it has been rewarding work. In January of 2025, the Creative District will transition to be housed under Community Services, a new department of the City of Port Townsend which will continue to build connections in support of artists and our town’s vibrant cultural sector. Community Services will be supervised by Melody Sky Weaver, City of Port Townsend’s current Library Director and future Community Services Director, who can be reached at mweaver@cityofpt.us <mailto:mweaver@cityofpt.us> Read more about this upcoming transition in the City’s November newsletter <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=16f61ea743&e=19a6aabdc6> . <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/_compresseds/1fff6c43-20de-4e46-8d1e-68e6c464762b.jpg> Commercial Retail Space Available <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/_compresseds/f1f166ab-0bdf-4f7d-ddfa-5e1556f4ba24.jpg> Space for Lease in the Mount Baker Block on Water St. 914 Water St. - bright open concept commercial space suitable for gallery, retail store. $2590 + utilities and CAMs 360-531-7300 <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/a8323699-3032-9d08-9b75-f36b793ad565.jpg> <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=d169c8c6c4&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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