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Candidate forums-send in your questions by July 8th


  KPTZ joins the League of Women Voters-Jefferson County in encouraging everyone to vote, by presenting upcoming election forums, all broadcast live on KPTZ at 5:30pm for three consecutive evenings. Monday July 11 The two candidates for Jefferson County Sheriff: Art Frank and Joe Nole Tuesday July 12 Five of the 6 primary candidates for …

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350 bicyclists coming to PT


As a heads up for drivers In case you wonder about all the bicyclists on the roads starting on July 9th, BRNW (Bicycle Rides Northwest) has announced that BRNW Washington 2022, the “Olympic Dreams,” tour, will be cycling through the Olympic Peninsula region July 9-16. The week-long, fully supported road-bike event will start and end …

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Artful Sailor’s July 1,2,3 Nautical Yard Sale


What: “U-Price ” Nautical Yard Sale Who: The Artful Sailor When: Fri., Sat. & Sunday, July 1, 2 & 3, 2022 Time: All Day Where: 410 Washington St. (By the Skate Park), Port Townsend Contact: The Artful Sailor – (360)344-8120 The Artful Sailor will be celebrating Interdependence Day with a “U-Price ” Nautical Yard Sale with honor system pricing and cash box. There will be LIVE music by Greased Lightning at Noon on Saturday. Yard sale is all …

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Wooden Boat Festival for the PTMTA


Dear Members, We need volunteers for this year’s Wooden Boat Festival September 9, 10, 11. Set up, engagement with visitors, and final day tent break down are the main activities. Display business materials, brochure and business cards. Additionally, the Woodenboat Foundation would love for our booth to be interactive with samples, examples, mini demonstrations, etc., …

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Because it was requested…


I was asked by a member to post the link for the Race to Alaska tracker: https://r2ak2022.maprogress.com/ Whether you follow the R2AK or not, this years race started with a bang to say the least; an unfortunate gale against current sort of bang. With the heavy rains and extreme tides, excessive flotsam have added insult …

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Overview of Fish Health Research at the USGS


Presentation Overview of Fish Health Research at the USGS – Marrowstone Marine Field Station Date: June 22, 2022 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PDT The presentation will be indoors at the Hospital in Fort Flagler State Park. Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fish-health-research-at-the-usgs-marrowstone-marine-field-station-ticket Event Description: Ever wonder what goes on at the USGS Marrowstone Marine Field Station, the …

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Classic Mariners Regatta- 2022 a memorable weekend


June 4th and 5th were memorable racing days with strong wind on Saturday and torrential rain on Sunday. Read about it on the PT SAILING ASSOCIATION’s results page. I want to congratulate PTMTA Board Member Sarah Kolbeck for her first place overall in the Thunderbirds class.  https://ptsail.org/ will be posting lots of pictures. Anyone who …

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Show up for our local Seventy/48 racers


Below is the schedule of events for the Seventy 48 and R2AK. There are many local boaters and friends entered in one or the other or both. Some are on locally designed and/or built boats. Cheering on the Seventy 48 racers as they arrive after rowing or paddling 70 miles through our crazy currents and …

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PTMTA booth crew needed for Wooden Boat Festival


The PTMTA will have a 10×10 booth at this year’s Wooden Boat Festival September 9, 10, 11. Set up is on the 8th. Marine Trades participation at our local festival is how we keep it local so please claim your part in the spirit it was first started. Pat Mahon is the 2022 “team leader” …

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Register for the Classic Mariners Regatta


Start: Saturday June 4, 2022 End: Sunday Jun 5, 2022 Location: Port Townsend Bay Click image to register or for more information on the PTSA website

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Greg Brotherton reports on exciting new program


Ventilation of indoor spaces is another layered mitigation that businesses and other organizations can use to make their spaces safer in the current phase of the pandemic and beyond. Peter Rhines, Professor of Fluid Dynamics, and Phil Pilgrim of Bueno Systems, have been running a pilot project at Finnriver to demonstrate that they can evaluate and …

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Maritime Among Community Leadership Nominees


The Chamber of Jefferson County’s annual Community Leadership Awards Nominees include members of our marine trades and maritime community. Learn more below: The Chamber’s Events May calendar has information for this and other community events or contact the Chamber directly. 360.385.7869 director@jeffcountychamber.org

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Presentation and Book Signing with Acclaimed Author Amy Gulick


EVENT: “The Salmon Way” When: Tuesday, May 10, 2022, from 7:00 – 8:30 pm; doors open at 6:00 pm for the book signing and socializing Where: The Rose Theater, 235 Taylor Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368 What: Join us for a presentation and book signing with Amy Gulick, an award-winning nature photographer and writer. With …

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Hull Raiser Event NWSWB


Spread the word!

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Climate Impact- Hyper local discussion invitation


Event Invitation MAY 6th Chamber Cafe – Climate Impact – Hyper-Local Representatives from Jefferson County, the City of Port Townsend, the Port of Port Townsend, NODC, and JC Department of Community Development. will be discussing their organizations activities in addressing climate impact in our communities. This is a great opportunity to have your questions responded …

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Food Coop 50year Celebration


May 4th at the Jefferson County Fair grounds – 4-9 PM

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Summer event volunteering


The NWMC has a list of volunteer opportunities for both the Seventy/48 and R2AK events. Click on the image if you are curious.

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Artful Sailor celebrates 5YR anniversary


Open House and Sail Loft Sock Hop The Artful Sailor Celebrates 5 years with Open House and Live Music Sat. April 30th Open House:  Noon to 5:00 pm Music:  5:00 – 7:00 pm Thank you to The Artful Sailor for being a loyal PTMTA member!

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NWWN 2022 Conference Registration Now Open


**This National Working Waterfront Network event will be in Boston in July but there may be someone on our list for whom it is applicable. Registration is now open for the National Working Waterfront Network’s (NWWN) 2022 conference. The 3-day event will take place in Boston from July 19 to July 21, 2022, with pre-conference …

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Shipwrights Regatta Trophies


At the 2022 Shipwright’s Regatta awards party, Pete Langley of the Port Townsend Foundry, took a moment to explain a few of the unique trophies that he helped to create. Each piece includes a slice of history, perpetual trophies that perpetuate our stories. See the video clip here Thank you to the PT Sailing Association …

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