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VOTE in the upcoming primaries


See this WA Secretary of State FAQ page to learn all about the upcoming primaries. What is the Presidential Primary? The 2024 Presidential Primary is a chance to participate in the nomination process for the office of U.S. President. Voters help the major political parties choose presidential nominees. Washington’s Presidential Primary was first created in …

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NWSWB 2024-2025 Scholarships program


See this flyer with scholarship information.

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Port Commission Meeting 2/28


February 28 5:30 p.m. Commission Meeting Pavilion Bldg., Point Hudson Port Meeting page

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Upcoming Regional Maritime Events


Maritime WA keeps a schedule of upcoming events in WA related to our Maritime Heritage: At the bottom you will see how to add your event to this list. Upcoming Maritime Heritage Events Shipwrights’ Regatta Saturday, February 24, 10:00 am, Port Townsend The Port Townsend Sailing Association presents the 33rd Annual Shipwrights’ Regatta, complete with prizes …

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As of 1/1/2024 Beneficial Ownership Reporting requirement


Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting (BOIR) Beginning January 1, 2024, business entities that meet certain criteria must file a Beneficial Ownership Information Report to the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Its purpose is to identify individuals with at least 25% ownership interest or control of the company. Learn More  ie: 01/23/2024 Please …

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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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Reminder: We host a jobs page


Looking for work or need to hire?? Send us your job offerings and make sure you send us updates for jobs filled. Click HERE or the JOBS category on the right sidebar.

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E-Cycle Washington


Small Businesses Can Save Money and Help the Environment Electronic products contain valuable materials that can be recycled and toxic chemicals that should be kept out of landfills. E-Cycle Washington is a free program that makes it easy for Washington’s small businesses to recycle certain broken or worn-out electronics and save money. Items accepted include: TVs …

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Shipwrights Reggatta reminder FEB 24 is the day


Welcome to the 33nd annual Shipwrights Regatta! In 1991 a group of shipwrights working in the Boat Haven ship yard decided it was time to take a day off of working on boats to enjoy sailing on them. The Shipwrights Regatta was born. It was a casual, funky event with limited organization, but was lots …

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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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Maritime Voices: Margie Abraham


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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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PTMTA Board Meeting Feb 13


The next PTMTA regular board meeting will be at the Nomura Building in Port Townsend on Feb. 13th, a Tuesday at 5:30 PM. Please contact your board members if you have a topic you wish to be covered, or join the meeting. You can also email, ptmarinetrades@gmail.com

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Secure your spot in our printed brochure


It’s simple. RENEW or JOIN.   800 to 1000 PTMTA 4-fold Service Directory Brochures are printed and distributed annually, and this number is increasing as we attend more events and more shops want to display them. Renewing your membership now expedites the formatting of the brochure that exclusively features active members for the given year. …

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Sea Tales on a Winters Eve FEB 18th


PRESS RELEASE: What: Sea Tales on a Winter’s Eve:  Sailing with the Golden Rule Who: The Artful Sailor When: Sunday, February 18, 2024 Time: 6 pm (sharp) until 8pm Where: 410 Washington Street (by the Skate Park) Contact: Pami~Sue Alvarado (360)344-8120 Sailing with the Golden Rule In the annals of nautical heroism and conviction what can possibly rival the 1958 attempt of four tough, …

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NW Maritime Apprenticeship Program


On January 18th, 2024, two representatives of the Northwest Maritime Apprenticeship attended the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council (WSATC) quarterly meeting at the Labor and Industries headquarters in Olympia, Washington. All new registered apprenticeships are given a ‘provisional’ status until an apprentice has been participating in the program for a minimum of one year. …

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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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Housing Solutions Network Calling on Employers


Attention Local Employers! Starting in February, Housing Solutions Network will be debuting four new Housing Action Teams (HAT) and we NEED YOU! As a part of the Business Relations HAT, you will work alongside Network Advocates to create local housing solutions for our local workforce. By working together, we can address our housing crisis with …

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