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News Category: Classes and Workshops

Art of Marine Survey Seminar April 29 – May 4, 2024


Reminder: The Art of Marine Survey Seminar is sponsored by Havorn Marine Services. Seminar will be held in Port Townsend over six days – April 29-May 4, 2024. Contact Lee Ehrheart for more information: Email: leehavorn@gmail.com Phone: 206-789-7043 See this flyer for details Marine Survey Seminar

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Business templates-free


Free Templates to manage your business.

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Recorded Small Biz Tax webinar


Feedback from members who participated in this recent webinar, was very complimentary. Check it out. It might be helpful as taxes are soon due! It is also early enough in the year to re-organize your record keeping to make it easier next year.

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SCORE mentor to answer your business questions


You have your craft and you have to run a business too? If your business direction is unclear or there are operational areas that overwhelm you, consider signing up for a mentor.

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NWSWB News March 6th 2024


Click the image to see the video, Scholarships info, scheduled classes, intensives, and events.

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Gig Harbor Crew School March 26-29th


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Official WA Boater Card Class 03/02/24


To operate powered watercraft with more than 15 horsepower in Washington State, a Boater Safety Education Card is required. This class is an in-person alternative for those seeking the card and desire more than an online experience. Successful completion of the test will result in the participant receiving a boater card in the mail. It …

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SEWING MACHINE SKILLS WORKSHOP Sat March 23rd


SEWING MACHINE SKILLS WORKSHOP The Artful Sailor Sail Exchange Scholarship Fund helped two students take the Fall workshop! We really had a class full and for the first time, everyone got to learn and make a canvas duffel bag on a full-blown industrial machine. Typically, students bring their own domestic models, and we demonstrate how …

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Intro to racing rules at PTSA 2/21 (Wed)


Wednesday night at the clubhouse This Wednesday 2/21 at 6pm, Piper Dunlap and some of the racers from the high school sailing team will do an introduction to the racing rules. If you are a little rusty on the rules this might be a good time to come out to the clubhouse for a refresher, …

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Upcoming SCORE workshops low-no-cost Feb 22, 27, 29


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Art of Marine Survey Seminar April 29 – May 4, 2024


The Art of Marine Survey Seminar is sponsored by Havorn Marine Services. Seminar will be held in Port Townsend over six days – April 29-May 4, 2024. Contact Lee Ehrheart for more information: Email: leehavorn@gmail.com Phone: 206-789-7043 See this flyer for details Marine Survey Seminar

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PALM ‘N’ NEEDLE HANDSEWING SKILLS WORKSHOP March 9th


PALM ‘N’ NEEDLE HANDSEWING SKILLS WORKSHOP Interest and class attendance is up, and this Fall’s workshop hosted a delightful crew of eager stitchmates. We sew sailmaker’s aprons that are designed to incorporate many of the skills involved in the making and repair of sails by hand. It was particularly gratifying that The Artful Sailor’s Sail …

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Upcoming SCORE workshops Feb 12, 14, 15, 17 and more


Low to No-cost workshops live webinars Strategies to Identify and Reach Your Target Customers – February 12, 2024 – 9:00am PST – Cost: $0.00 – Duration: 180 minutes – Language: English Cultivating a Business Mindset for Success – February 14, 2024 – 4:00pm PST Financial Basics for New Small Businesses – February 15, 2024 – 1:00pm PST – …

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BASIC CERT TRAINING SCHEDULED FOR FEB. 17


 Jefferson County Department of Emergency Management will hold a CERT Basic Training class beginning Feb 17, 2024 at the Cape George Fire House. Classes begin at 9:00 am, end at 4:00 pm, and will be held on Feb 17, Feb 24, Mar 2, Mar 9 & Mar 16. The class is open to all individuals …

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Business Development & Website Redesign classes +On your own time


If you are not already receiving the local EDC updates and are in the process of building, reassessing or seeking an exit strategy for your business, it might be worth signing up . There are lots of options and resources for improving your business skills. This notice caught my attention for those with tight schedules. …

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Navigation & Maritime Skills Classes- online and in person


The NWMC is currently accepting registration for its Navigation and Maritime Skills Classes: ONLINE & In-Person info and registration: https://nwmaritime.org/programs/adult-programs/navigation-maritime-skills-classes/  (Scroll down to see all of the classes and pricing. Scholarships NWMC is proud to offer scholarships to those facing financial barriers so everyone can have the opportunity to learn with us, regardless of financial …

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Restorative Aquaculture-Seaweed Source App announcement


Restorative aquacultureThe app where seaweed supply meets demand Restorative aquaculture Technology & equipment Processing +6 more 13 November 2023, at 8:00am GreenWave – a non-profit co-founded by Bren Smith in 2014 – recently launched a new app called Seaweed Source to facilitate forward contracts and build value chain relationships between growers and buyers in the …

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Greenwave courses 2024


Intro to Kelp: Chart Your Course in the Seaweed Industry January 23 and 30, 2024 Interested in the regenerative ocean farming movement, but not sure where you fit? Join us for a two-week guided learning journey, where we’ll explore the ins and outs of the kelp industry and share how you can get involved. We’ll …

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Coming up at the NW School for Woodenboat Building


NOVEMBER 3, 2023 FIRST FRIDAY CAMPUS TOUR @ 3:30 PM Come down and get an insider’s tour of the shops. Open to the public. No reservation necessary. Learn more>> NOVEMBER 15, 2023 APPLICATIONS OPEN Mark your calendars. Applications open for the 2024 -2025 Boatbuilding and Marine Systems Programs. Learn more>> December 1, 2023 ADMISSIONS VIRTUAL …

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Free USCG Risk Mitigation Series V- NOV 1


Reminder November 1, 2023 USCG Risk Mitigation Series 5 Navigating Compliance in the Age of Evolving Technology The U.S. Coast Guard and the American Boat and Yacht Council announce the fifth edition of the Risk Mitigation Series; “Navigating Compliance in the Age of Evolving Technology,” scheduled for November 1, 2023, from 2:00 to 4:00 Eastern Daylight …

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