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HomeMy WebLinkAbout011725 - Brewing Up Some Mid Month 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/46025a2cd688/brewing-up-some-mid-month-fun?e=19a6aabdc6> <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/e2049658-d0d7-9c80-288c-5f56e0bd2ce7.png> <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/_compresseds/ee0bab7b-6e55-0a91-7a9c-fbbda8b3cd3f.jpg> <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/e9853d4d-c77c-1e08-e4ac-c3ac7ef8caa9.png> <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/adb281d9-10b7-18cb-f02d-85eea0f15e4f.png> Cheers to 40 Years! Celebrating 40 Years of Port Townsend Main Street FUN in 2025! As we celebrate 40 years of the Port Townsend Main Street Program, we're reaching out to gather stories, photos, and memories that highlight the heart and history of our community. Whether you're a business owner, a local, or a visitor with cherished moments in Port Townsend, we'd love to hear from you! Your stories and photos may be featured in our upcoming anniversary events, social media campaign, or even in a special exhibition. CLICK HERE <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=ab26c842dd&e=19a6aabdc6> to learn more and share your story! <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=545d93fa0e&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=3bb1b2d410&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=c58fcf6466&e=19a6aabdc6> for more information about upcoming events, classes and other opportunities. <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/_compresseds/ad287131-0937-4d90-f840-2678f965380c.jpeg> <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=18d33f50eb&e=19a6aabdc6> . <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/7de61bb9-6406-176d-2b76-dafd54e6c33d.png> <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/bfa0a5fe-a091-19b1-18eb-5b28c630ecb8.png> Imprint Bookshop Presents: Spoken Word Event January 20th, 2025 6:30pm - 8:30pm "Instead of focusing outward, let us turn inward and toward one another as we confront the challenges of our time with courage, creativity, and a renewed sense of our interconnection. Through poetry and prose, we will reflect on and celebrate the ties that unite us—the sense of purpose, solidarity, and resilience that can be found in our shared humanity." To sign up for this event, CLICK HERE <mailto:contact@imprintbookshop.com> . <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/9b45518a-6996-f66d-19e9-6a909cb5d3a4.jpg> Port Townsend Marine Science Center MLK Jr. Day of Service Shoreline Restoration - Volunteers Needed Join PTMSC and our partners in restoring critical shoreline habitat for native plants and animals by removing invasive species of plants. All ages are welcome. RSVP at bit.ly/MLK2025_RSVP They will meet at the PTMSC Museum in Fort Worden State Park, Monday January 20 at 10 AM and be out on the beach until 12:30 PM. Parking is free! Also... Low Tide Walks at Night! - Jan 27th & Tuesday Feb. 25th - Reserve your spot now! <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=2596735f41&e=19a6aabdc6> <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/122f62f0-e75a-8fd4-25e1-06ec77817ad5.jpg> Changes Coming for Admiralty Fine Foods Starting soon, Admiralty Fine Foods will be switching from restaurant service to monthly food pop-up and market events, workshops, cocktails classes, catering, private events and event coordinating. Stay up to date with the new changes by signing up for their newsletter <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=8ab1dcdce4&e=19a6aabdc6> . <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/be50663b-6874-2303-55e9-340e89676124.jpeg> Saltfire Theatre Presents: Macbeth - Tickets on Sale Now! Ancient magic and blind ambition bubble together as the machinations and rituals that bind and break us ​play out on the Scottish heath. Greatness is within their grasp. ​How far is too far to reach? Get ticket info HERE <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=18b160482f&e=19a6aabdc6> ! <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/e6b4758f-7ac7-a142-c8df-bded6d7ffa4a.jpg> Jefferson County Farmers Market - 2025 Vendor Applications Open Now Join JCFM as a vendor in 2025! You now have three options: 1. Wednesday Port Townsend Farmers Market (applications due Mar. 1) 2. Saturday Port Townsend Farmers Market (applications due Feb. 1) 3. Sunday Chimacum Farmers Market (applications due Mar. 1) Learn more and apply: https://jcfmarkets.org/apply-jcfm Photo: Townsend Toad by Deja View Photography Studio <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/31a9e000-c316-ec33-1a9c-a7668d3df403.jpg> Strange Brewfest - Jan. 31st - Feb. 1st Over 35 brewers and cider makers produce their strange brews to win your vote! Full music on stage both Friday and Saturday for your entertainment. Enjoy the funky sounds while drinking strange brews. Our theme this year is "Las Vegas, baby!" Celebrating all things Vegas, past and present. From Elvis to the Dome! Remember what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas! CLICK HERE <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=18897689c9&e=19a6aabdc6> to get tickets! <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=afab9a8649&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/a8323699-3032-9d08-9b75-f36b793ad565.jpg> <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=b4097f729e&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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