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HomeMy WebLinkAbout041625 - Sprouting into Spring on Main StreetALERT: 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/1e8ee6fa76af/sprouting-into-spring-on-main-street?e=19a6aabdc6> <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/e2049658-d0d7-9c80-288c-5f56e0bd2ce7.png> <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/_compresseds/df1c88f0-fa1b-28f4-fbb5-39cd10f90f5c.jpg> <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/ed8d7997-e7b2-1bd4-6bd0-b99c9845dae9.png> <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/_compresseds/62a5881a-65a1-f3dc-f018-9bcbaf3e94ed.jpg> Tax Incentive Program Round 2 is now Open! Put Your State B&O Tax Dollars to Work! Love PT? Help keep it vibrant and thriving by pledging to the Main Street Tax Incentive Program! The next pledge window opens TODAY--don't miss out! This innovative program allows businesses to put their state B&O taxes to work locally through the Port Townsend Main Street Program. Did you know? 75% of your pledge comes back to you as a B&O tax credit in 2026! Your support makes Concerts on the Dock, Uptown Street Fair, Trick or Treat Parade, holiday lights, rain garden care, Art Wave, and WAY more possible. Plus, new projects like benches for Adams Street Park and a downtown bike shelter are on the way! New this year: Pledge by May 31st and we’ll feature your business name/logo on our summer event banner as a thank you for your support! Learn more & pledge today! <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=d99aa56158&e=19a6aabdc6> <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/ae9dc4c1-2c90-9ee3-22c4-2ab6e51780a3.png> Bringing Blooms to Main Street- Sign Up Now! Spring officially arrives this week, and that means it’s time to think about FLOWERS! The Hanging Flower Basket Program is back, bringing vibrant color to our streets. Don’t forget to order your baskets and sign up for the Hanging Flower Basket Maintenance Program to keep them looking fresh all season long. <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=d96c909411&e=19a6aabdc6> CLICK HERE <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7c dd75517&id=c49209f32d&e=19a6aabdc6> <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=4260cb09d5&e=19a6aabdc6> for basket pricing and details on what’s included in the maintenance program. Let’s make Port Townsend bloom! <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/a6123eee-3a2e-628f-0477-30bffcd17828.gif> Save the Date - May 31st- PT Family Portrait Help us celebrate 40 years of PT Main Street fun and historic preservation by joining the Town Photo! Photo at 2pm by David Conklin. Coffee by Sunrise Coffee and cookies provided by Port Townsend Safeway (while supplies last). Special thanks to Jefferson County PUD for event assistance! <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/50d0febd-fce7-0134-131a-6585780d9c13.gif> Be a Part of 40 Years of Main Street Magic! 2025 marks 40 years of Port Townsend Main Street FUN, and we’re celebrating all year long with incredible community events! From Concerts on the Dock to the Uptown Street Fair, Haunted Histories & Mysteries, and Holidays in Port Townsend, there are so many ways to get involved! Want to support your community AND get great exposure for your business? Sponsorship opportunities are now available for our 2025 events—this is your chance to be part of something special and help keep the heart of Port Townsend thriving. Why sponsor? - Support local businesses & historic preservation, gain visibility with engaged locals & visitors, and be part of a milestone year for PT Main Street CLICK HERE <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=465fc5d0a7&e=19a6aabdc6> to see our 2025 Sponsorship Opportunities! <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/0afa91df-369e-5e3c-d06f-73c2acf8125b.gif> May is Art Wave - Last Call to Sign Up! Hey Port Townsend Historic District merchants, it’s almost May, which means Art Wave is coming! This annual event fills our Downtown & Uptown with creativity as local businesses decorate their storefronts with children’s art all month long. Not only does it brighten up our streets, but it also supports PT Artscape, providing art education in our schools. Want to join the wave? Main Street Members are free. Non-members: $15 Sign-up Deadline: April 25th Let’s celebrate our budding young artists and show off their masterpieces! CLICK HERE to Sign Up! <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=e49971194d&e=19a6aabdc6> <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/cbebac8b-e6b1-cf9f-5444-cba01a945c15.gif> Main Street's Annual Earth Day Spring Clean-Up - April 19th! The Port Townsend Main Street Program celebrates Earth Day this Saturday, April 19th with its annual Spring Clean Up—an event tradition since 1986! Volunteers will be out planting flowers, weeding, and tidying up downtown. Merchants are encouraged to join in by sprucing up storefronts as we get ready for a vibrant summer season! <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/e69db982-35d3-9235-b8ae-e06793b1427c.gif> Get Ready to ROCK at Concerts on the Dock! The wait is over — we’ve got another amazing lineup of bands ready to hit the stage for this season of Concerts on the Dock! Join us Thursdays in July and August, starting July 10th, at Pope Marine Park. The concerts showcase local and regional live music, dancing, and great summer vibes. Grab your friends, slip on your dancing shoes, and soak up the sounds of summer--it's the place to be! Interested in sponsoring? Spots are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis — don’t miss out! Find out more and see the full line up HERE! <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=24bdefce47&e=19a6aabdc6> <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/_compresseds/fa92f64e-b255-f7d1-6225-f725e696060e.jpg> Stay Connected - PT Main Street Business Network Join the the Port Townsend Main Street Business Network - a 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/images/b0f04379-f957-e4d1-6311-5cdc4aff1ad0.png> Thanks to our Main Street Member - The Spice & Tea Exchange! At The Spice & Tea Exchange of Port Townsend <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=094f08b507&e=19a6aabdc6> , Washington, we offer a variety of fine spices, handcrafted seasonings, loose-leaf teas, salts, sugars, gifts, and more! Explore some of the best Port Townsend gifts and accessories in town. Whether you're new to the culinary scene, own your own food service business, or are simply looking to add a bit of spice to your life, our friendly and knowledgeable staff can help you find the perfect menu additions! We're known for our 85+ handcrafted seasonings, which we hand-mix in store daily. Visit us now at one of the best Port Townsend Gift Shops - plus, try some of the best Port Townsend tea! <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/e8abd6b1-cd5f-9ca2-5dbc-0dc0e8748806.jpg> <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/6797ef0d-45df-8781-39bd-628d4e008311.jpg> <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/9835ca60-b133-1fd1-748c-0e435eac8 56a.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, present 20+ events, and coordinate the maintenance of the rain gardens and pocket parks downtown. 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. This year, we are celebrating 40 years of PT Main Street--Cheers to 40 years! Become a member <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7c dd75517&id=14b981d3a0&e=19a6aabdc6> . <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/77e03f1f-9650-f432-9fe5-0f370c7b3e10.png> <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/d5cba479-b890-9a35-474e-ee2586844538.jpg> Earth Day Celebration – April 19th at The Palindrome Celebrate Earth Day with music, community, and connection on April 19th starting at 1pm. Enjoy a sunflower seed planting ceremony, live music by Abracadabra Trip, guest speakers including author Betsy Howell, and tables from local environmental groups. Contribute to a Tree of Life art installation, grab a bite to eat, and sip on Eaglemount Cider, wine, and mead. Open to all—donations for the artists encouraged ($5–$20 sliding scale). CLICK HERE <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=283652fcac&e=19a6aabdc6> to learn more. <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/94d5cddc-8536-e405-868f-c9da9da71080.jpg> KCPT Presents: Carmelita April 24th - May 11th How do you break free from an assigned narrative? Meet Carmelita Colòn, determined to do just that, challenging us to acquaint ourselves with assumed history and to reimagine what it means to reclaim our stories. By Ana Maria Campoy Not recommended for children under age 10 A tale of gold rushes, wars, outlaws, and tamale recipes! Historical fiction immerses you in one woman’s treacherous and triumphant journey from 1860s Mexico to WA territory CLICK HERE <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=9bbe0e7480&e=19a6aabdc6> to get tickets! <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/9767cf75-df73-11de-0f7f-ca182edccaed.jpeg> Saltfire Theatre Presents: The Cauldron Saltfire is stirring up something special this season with The Cauldron—a dynamic gathering, teaching, and playing space designed for creative exploration and theatrical fun! Held at The Chameleon Theatre (800 W Park Ave, Port Townsend—behind Goodwill), The Cauldron offers a variety of engaging workshops in improvisation, playreading, stage combat, verse, directing, stage management, and more. All experience levels are welcome, from mature teens to adults. Workshops are offered by donation to help cover space rental and heating costs. Come learn, play, and grow in this spirited community space! <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/26ff23de-15b6-fb31-685b-64fcc78550c9.png> Garage Sale Fun at Admiralty Fine Foods – April 19 Don’t miss the Garage Sale at Admiralty Fine Foods on Friday, April 19th from 10am to 3pm! Shop vintage treasures, enjoy live music by the Green Family Band, and treat yourself to delicious tacos from Toby. ________________________________ Studio Space Available – Join the Artist Cove! Looking for a creative space to call your own? Working artist studios are now available in the historic Kellogg Buildingat 929 Water Street in the heart of downtown Port Townsend. Be part of a vibrant community of makers in this inspiring, light-filled space. For more information or to schedule a tour, contact Duncan Kellogg <mailto:duncan1138@gmail.com> at 206-817-1394. This space won’t last long—don’t miss your chance to join the Artist Cove! <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/e3d66cb4-3de4-4a12-d97a-f4ca6f5bc700.jpg> Northwind Art Presents: Buggin Out! Adult & Child Art with Heart Thursday, April 24 ! Bring your youngster and make giant cardboard creatures for the Rhody Parade! More info at https://northwindart.org <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=3e450ca4db&e=19a6aabdc6> (select Take a Class)! This delightful one-hour workshop happens at Northwind Art School at Fort Worden; all supplies are provided and no experience is necessary. <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/d9495d9c-475c-4c15-4fcd-977ed7c2862f.jpg> PT Farmers Market adds additional date for the Season! The Port Townsend Farmers Market opens for a second day of operation on Wednesday, June 4th through Wednesday, September 24th from 3-6pm on Tyler St. After four years of being closed due to COVID-19 reduced market operations, the nonprofit Jefferson County Farmers Market is excited to bring back our mid-week food and farm market, for the first time on Tyler Street. This year's market will include prepared and value-added food and farm businesses. They have 23 businesses signed up to participate in the market this season, offering a great variety of foods perfect for your mid-week grocery shopping and dinner at the market. For a full list of market vendors and to learn more, please visit their website at https://jcfmarkets.org <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=db79b51 b6e&e=19a6aabdc6> <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/abaae99f-941a-eb22-3cd3-697fdb70885a.jpg> <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/4f97dfe0-5fac-a236-c037-bc31f3923bfe.png> The City has begun the Tyler Street Overlay Project in mid-April 2025. This project will repair the pavement on Tyler Street between Lawrence and Jefferson Street and will also install areas of new sidewalk and wheelchair ramps along the project corridor. The City has received great support for this project from Disability Awareness Starts Here (DASH), Jefferson County Farmers Market, Jefferson Transit, and Port Townsend Main Street. This project will remove barriers to access businesses, the Community Center, and the Farmers Market in Uptown. We understand that construction impacts businesses and residents and we appreciate your patience and support! CLICK HERE <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd7 5517&id=9bfe84aa3f&e=19a6aabdc6> for additional information along with visuals. Please contact the City with any questions you may have. Laura Parsons and Steve King will be the lead staff and can be reached by email at lparsons@cityofpt.us <mailto:lparsons@cityofpt.us> or sking@cityofpt.us <mailto:sking@cityofpt.us> . <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/_compresseds/1fff6c43-20de-4e46-8d1e-68e6c464762b.jpg> Commercial Retail Space Available <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/_compresseds/e3d6c90a-e5ab-d30d-d900-2525d9c497ec.jpeg> Available now Mount Baker Block - 215 Taylor Street unit, it used to be a restaurant with lots of foot traffic and looking or a temp pop up shop or another permanent tenant that will enhance the lineup of indoor / outdoor dining days. $2750 + utilities and CAMs Available April 1st B4 Undertown Unit, a Cozy 900 sqf retail space. $1250 + utilities <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/_compresseds/86574ff6-8f4a-a05a-ec91-b6123174a746.jpg> <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/_compresseds/5cf14d37-2f01-ae93- a42b-7ecf3389340e.jpeg> Available April 1st 910 Water Street unit, 2090 SQ FT commercial space for retail store. Basic rent of $5538 plus CAM $915 and Utilities. B1 Undertown, 2723 SQF of Undertown space. This unit is connected to 910 Water St basic rent is $4084 plus $55 utilities service. 912 Water Street unit, 1000 SFT of bright open concept commercial space. $2600 basic rent plus $437 CAMS and $60 utilities, suitable for gallery, retail store or your idea! CLICK HERE <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=7416ec3b6c&e=19a6aabdc6> for more info. <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=0650ca1189&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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