From tim at ptchamber.org Thu Apr 6 15:22:31 2006 From: tim at ptchamber.org (Tim) Date: Thu Apr 6 14:22:40 2006 Subject: [PTChamber] Chamber Weekly Schedule Message-ID: Dear Chamber Members; Here's the week ahead a day early! Monday, April 10, Noon-1PM, Fort Worden Commons. Port Townsend Chamber weekly luncheon. Our guest speaker is Matt Tyler, manager of Jefferson County Public Works Parks and Recreation Division. His presentation is entitled, "Meeting the Challenge." Matt will talk about the Gibbs Lake Park Challenge Course, an experiential education program aimed at fostering team development and personal growth. Our thanks to this month's meeting sponsor, DASH (Disability Awareness Starts Here). "Good Access is Good Business." Monday, April 10, 7PM, Fort Worden Commons. Public presentation and reception, "Going Local." Local Living Economies and Community Connections Tuesday, April 11, 9AM-4PM, "Going Local." Community Workshop. Tuesday, April 11, 3PM, Subway. Port Townsend Chamber Concerts on the Dock subcommittee meeting. Wednesday, April 12, 3:30PM, Fort Worden Commons. Port Townsend Chamber Jefferson County Business Expo subcommittee meeting. Thursday, April 13, 9:30AM-3:30PM, Jamestown Tribal Red Cedar Conference Room. The Olympic Peninsula Regional Tourism Summit. If interested in attending, please RSVP to travel@olypen.com, or call (360) 452-8552. SAVE THIS DATE! Thursday, April 20, 4-7PM, Fort Worden Commons. The Jefferson County Business Expo. Get your company name out front with your potential workforce! Register now for your $10 table at the Jefferson County Business Expo by registering on-line at www.ptchamber.org, or call the Port Townsend Chamber business office at 385-7869. Can't make it? For $10 you can post a job opportunity on the HOT JOBS bulletin board at the Chamber's Business Expo booth. Sponsored by: Port Townsend Chamber, Puget Sound Energy, Port Townsend Noon Rotary Club, Fort Worden State Park, Peninsula College, WorkSource, Peninsula Daily News, and the Leader. From tim at ptchamber.org Fri Apr 14 12:50:37 2006 From: tim at ptchamber.org (Tim) Date: Fri Apr 14 11:50:53 2006 Subject: [PTChamber] Weekly Schedule Message-ID: <996cb47e5261f79a6844ba698f110eb5@ptchamber.org> Dear Chamber Members: Here's the week ahead: Saturday, April 15th, 1PM, Point Hudson Marina. Port Townsend Marine Science Center Protection Island Cruise. Saturday, April 15th, 7:15PM, Quimper Unitarian Fellowship Hall. Gathering Place benefit concert "A Little Light Music." Sunday, April 16th, 7AM, Chetzemoka Park. Port Townsend Elks Lodge Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Monday, April 17th, Noon-1PM, Fort Worden Commons. Port Townsend Chamber weekly luncheon. Our guest speaker is David Brader of BraderComm Consulting. He will discuss fiber optic communications, economic development, and why 1 percent is not enough. David will also provide an update on the local fiber optic project. Our thanks to this month's meeting sponsor DASH (Disabiity Awareness Starts Here). "Good Access is Good Business." Thursday, April 20th, 4-7PM, Fort Worden Commons. Jefferson County Business Expo. Come meet and greet businesses from Jefferson, Clallam, and Kitsap counties. Expo participants include: Port Townsend Paper, Townsend Bay Marine, Safeway, Sport Townsend, Port Townsend Food Co-op, Jefferson Health Care, Teletech, Kah Tai Care Center, City of Port Angeles, U.S. Postal Service, MACAID, Care Solutions, Jefferson Transit, Peninsula Lifestyle Magazine, Isagenix International, Fort Worden State Park, Superior Linen Service, and Peninsula Daily News. The Expo also include employment and entrepreneur assistance services from Express Personnel, SCORE, OlyCap, and Peninsula College. If your business is interested in participating, please contact the Port Townsend Chamber business office at 385-7869, or register on-line at www.ptchamber.org. The Jefferson County Expo is sponsored by: The Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce, Puget Sound Energy, Rotary International of Port Townsend Noon Club, Peninsula College, Peninsula Daily News, The Leader, Fort Worden State Park, Jefferson County Economic Development Council, and WorkSource. From tim at ptchamber.org Fri Apr 21 10:53:31 2006 From: tim at ptchamber.org (Tim) Date: Fri Apr 21 09:53:46 2006 Subject: [PTChamber] Chamber Weekly Schedule Message-ID: <39aac2ed25c8ec9560b9d73d59456e48@ptchamber.org> Dear Chamber Members: Here's the week ahead: Friday, April 21-Saturday, May 20, Key City Playhouse. Key City Players present "Threepenny Opera." for reservation call 385-7396, or visit www.keycityplayers.org. Saturday, April 22, all day, all over town. 36th Annual Earth Day. Free transit service! Monday, April 24, Noon-1PM, Fort Worden Commons. Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce weekly luncheon. This is our final presentation for the April theme "Jefferson County Entrepreneurs." Our guest speaker is Amy Mook. Amy is a "Jane of All Trades." She has been a tailor, game publisher, and a Web designer/computer consultant. Amy will discuss how each of these businesses started and what they entailed, both benefits and drawbacks. Our thanks to this month's meeting sponsor: DASH (Disability Awareness Starts Hear). "Good Access is Good Business." Tuesday, April 25, 5:30PM, Fort Worden Building 204. Centrum's annual volunteer training, Wednesday, April 26, 6-8PM, 112 Kala Square Place. LeTip and Jefferson County Homebuilders Association mixer. Saturday, April 29, 9:30aM, Port Townsend Golf Club. Washington Mutual presents the 2nd Annual "Relay for Life" Golf Tournament. Saturday-Sunday, April 29-30. Jefferson County Fairgrounds. 6th Annual Jeffco Expo. Saturday, April 29, 5:30PM, McCurdy Pavilion at Fort Worden. Port Townsend Rotary's "A Night of Illusion." charity auction. From tim at ptchamber.org Fri Apr 28 12:49:21 2006 From: tim at ptchamber.org (Tim) Date: Fri Apr 28 11:49:35 2006 Subject: [PTChamber] Chamber Weekly Schedule Message-ID: <716bfd95692867f6e7157b632bfaec4b@ptchamber.org> Dear Chamber Members: Here's the week ahead: Saturday, April 29, 9:30AM-1:30PM, Lawrence & Tyler. Jefferson County Farmers Market Opening Day "May Day" Festival. Saturday-Sunday, April 29-30, 9AM-5PM, Jefferson County Fairgrounds. 6th Annual Jeffco EXPO. Saturday-Sunday, April 29-30, Quilcene. Quilcene Heritage Days. Monday, May 1, Noon-1PM, Fort Worden Commons. Port Townsend Chamber weekly luncheon. Our guest speaker is Linda Klinefelter. she works as a patient navigator with Olympic Medical Cancer Center. Recipient of a National Points of Light award for her development of an innovative socialization program for individuals with developmental disabilities, Linda will discuss her current activities. Our thanks to this month's cosponsors Mark Dembro, Windemere Real Estate, and Port Townsend Computers, Inc. Friday, May 5, 11:30AM-1:30PM, Peninsula Credit Union, 2011 Water Street, "Meet the Manager." Free Cinco de Mayo taco lunch. Tuesday, May 9, 6:30PM, Fort Worden Commons. Washington State Ferries public meeting. From tim at ptchamber.org Fri May 5 18:14:27 2006 From: tim at ptchamber.org (Tim) Date: Fri May 5 17:14:40 2006 Subject: [PTChamber] Chamber Weekly Schedule Message-ID: <6ee65fddf18d82a35b1b80505d92cb82@ptchamber.org> Dear Chamber Members, Here's a look at the week ahead: FRIDAY, MAY 5 6pm "THE MOUSETRAP" Chimacum HS Auditorium 7pm "INTO THE WOODS" Port Townsend HS Auditorium 8pm "THREEPENNY OPERA" Key City Players, Thursdays to Saturdays through May 20 (Sundays at 2:30pm) SATURDAY, MAY 6 9am-3pm SPRING PLANT SALE Jefferson County Growers Group @ HJ Carroll Park, Chimacum 9am-5pm FRIENDS OF JEFF CO LIBRARY BOOK SALE, Jeff Co Library, 620 Cedar, Port Hadlock 9:30am-1:30pm PORT TOWNSEND FARMERS MARKET on Tyler between Clay & Lawrence 10am-2pm MASTER GARDENER'S PLANT SALE @ WSU Extension, Shold Business Center parking lot in Port Hadlock 11am-3pm PLANT SALE Coyle Women's Club, Coyle Community Center 2:30pm "INTO THE WOODS" PTHS Auditorium 5:30pm GALLERY WALK -- FIFTH ANNUAL ART WAVE, 30 locations in PT and at the Inn at Port Hadlock 6pm "THE MOUSETRAP" CHS Auditorium SUNDAY, MAY 7 8am 14th ANNUAL RHODY TOUR Haines Place Park-and-Ride 10am-2pm SPRING PLANT SALE Jefferson County Growers Group @ HJ Carroll Park 1pm-5pm CHAMBER MIXER Oak Bay Animal Hospital, 975 Oak Bay Road, Port Hadlock. Kids & pets welcome! 6pm "THE MOUSETRAP" CHS Auditorium MONDAY, MAY 8 12pm-1pm CHAMBER LUNCHEON MEETING, FT WORDEN COMMONS Speaker Bob Logue will talk about the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, which recruits and places individuals over 55 years of age in positions where they may achieve personal satisfaction. RSVP of Clallam and Jefferson County began in 1972. OUR THANKS TO THIS MONTH'S SPONSORS: MARK DEMBRO, WINDERMERE PT, and PORT TOWNSEND COMPUTERS TUESDAY, MAY 9 5:30pm COMMUNITY POTLUCK to redesign Pope Marine Park/playground. At Blue Heron Middle School. 6:30pm WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES PUBLIC MEETING, Ft Worden Commons WEDNESDAY, MAY 10 7pm GREATER PT COMMUNITY ROUND TABLE. Health care legislation issues. Quimper Grange, 1210 Corona. THURSDAY, MAY 11 11am-11:30am CHAMBER EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING, Frontier Bank conference room 11:30am-1pm CHAMBER GENERAL BOARD MEETING, Frontier Bank conference room 6:30pm TALENT SHOW, Mountain View School. Fundraiser for students in Bay St. Louis, MS. FRIDAY, MAY 12 6pm "THE MOUSETRAP" CHS auditorium 7pm "INTO THE WOODS" PTHS auditorium My apologies if I've inadvertently left out your event. Tim is in Orlando, FL representing our community and the peninsula at a national travel show. Have a great week, Susan Grantham PTCC Chamber Business Administrator From tim at ptchamber.org Fri May 12 17:11:00 2006 From: tim at ptchamber.org (Tim) Date: Fri May 12 16:11:05 2006 Subject: [PTChamber] PT Chamber weekly events May 12-19, plus Rhody events Message-ID: <94e4da5a50ab7774fa8eb794441d2a63@ptchamber.org> Greetings, Chamber members. Here's what's happening in our community over the next 7 days. Also, if you have not received your May newsletter or if you just received it this week, please notify me by reply email at your earliest convenience. Thanks, Susan. RHODY WEEK IS HERE!!! The 71st annual Rhododendron Festival begins tomorrow and runs through Sunday, May 21. The theme this year is "Time to Play." So take a little time out of your busy schedule to enjoy the parades, races, feasts, and carnival. It's just not Rhody Fest without playing Whack-a-Mole. FRIDAY, MAY 12 9:30pm Water Street Brewing 2nd Anniversary celebration. Music by the Harmonicasters SATURDAY, MAY 13 all day USPS Letter Carriers Food Drive, leave non-perishables next to your mail box for distribution to local food banks 9:30am-1:30pm Port Townsend Farmer's Market, uptown on Tyler between Clay and Lawrnece 10am-5pm Rhody Arts & Crafts Fair, Memorial Field 10am-1pm Puget Sound Military Vehicles Collectors Club on display at Fort Worden, from 2pm-5pm at Fort Flagler 11am-6pm Port Townsend Skatepark Dedication Celebration 2pm Guided tours deep inside the original PT city hall, by appointment at 385-1003; JC Historical Society SUNDAY, MAY 14 all day HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY 10am-5pm Rhody Arts & Crafts Fair, Memorial Field 9:30am-3pm Puget Sound Military Vehicles Collectors Club on display at Fort Flagler MONDAY, MAY 15 noon-1pm Chamber luncheon meeting at The Commons, Fort Worden State Park SPEAKER: THATCHER BAILEY, Executive Director of Centrum, will discuss new developments and new directions at the non-profit center for creativity at Fort Worden. THANKS AGAIN TO THIS MONTH'S CO-SPONSORS: P.T. COMPUTERS AND MARK DEMBRO, WINDERMERE 3pm Rhody Royalty hand prints, Haller Fountain 4pm Centennial Rhododendron Garden Opening, Fort Worden WEDNESDAY, MAY 17 6pm Rhody Fest Trike Races, The Leader parking lot THURSDAY, MAY 18 3pm Rhody Fest carnival opens, Memorial Field. See you at Whack-a-Mole! 4:30pm Pet Parade, uptown on Lawrence FRIDAY, MAY 19 11am Rhody Royalty Reunion Tea/Brunch, Starrett House 3pm Rhody Fest carnival opens 3:30pm Kiddie Parade, Monroe at Water 5pm-8pm Kiwanis Fish Fry, American Legion Hall 6:30pm Bed Races, Washington near Adams SATURDAY, MAY 20 7am-10am Elks Rhody Fundraiser Pancake Breakfast, Elks Lodge on Otto Street 8am Jim Caldwell Memorial Rhody Open Golf Tournament , PT Golf Course 12pm-5pm Rhododendron Flower Show, Fort Worden 12pm Rhody Fest carnival opens 1pm Grand Parade, uptown and downtown 5pm-8pm Spaghetti Feed, Elk's Lodge SUNDAY, MAY 21 7am-10am Elk's Pancake Breakfast, Elk's Lodge 9am Jim Caldwell Memorial Rhody Open, PT Golf Course 9am Rhody Run registration, Fort Worden (race begins at 11am) Have a great week! -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: text/enriched Size: 2965 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://lists.olympus.net/pipermail/ptchamber/attachments/20060512/9fefbc89/attachment-0001.bin From tim at ptchamber.org Fri May 19 10:47:49 2006 From: tim at ptchamber.org (Tim) Date: Fri May 19 09:47:54 2006 Subject: [PTChamber] Chamber Weekly Schedule Message-ID: <1a648ed3513fd4752a300f6c1769e010@ptchamber.org> Dear Chamber Members: Here's the week ahead: Friday-Sunday, May 19-21, All over town. It's Rhody Fest! Log on to www.ptguide.com or www.enjoypt.com for event details. Monday, May 22, Noon-1PM, Fort Worden Commons. Port Townsend Chamber weekly luncheon. Our final speaker for the month of May is JES Schumacher, owner of Evergreen Biofeedback, Inc., the only certified biofeedback therapist on the North Olympic Peninsula. She will discuss how biofeedback works and will offer a live demonstration of her equipment. Biofeedback is the most scientific method of promoting relaxation. We thank our meeting co-sponsors for the month of May Port Townsend Computers, Inc. and Mark Dembro, Windemere Real Estate. The "Ducks" are coming! Supporters for local school athletic programs have organized a Save Our Sports (SOS) funding drive by holding the county's first ever duck race. The rubber duck race will take place June 4th off the beach at Fort Worden State Park near the Marine Science Center. Raffle tickets are $5 per duck. For details contact Janine Bolling 379-5722. Have a great Rhody! From tim at ptchamber.org Fri May 19 11:22:11 2006 From: tim at ptchamber.org (Tim) Date: Fri May 19 10:22:17 2006 Subject: [PTChamber] Chamber Weekly Schedule Message-ID: Dear Chamber Members: Forgot an item: Friday, May 19, 7:30PM, Fort Worden's McCurdy Pavilion. Centrum's FREE Big Band Concert and Dance. From tim at ptchamber.org Fri May 19 11:40:17 2006 From: tim at ptchamber.org (Tim) Date: Fri May 19 10:40:26 2006 Subject: [PTChamber] Tourism Co-op Ad Opportunity Message-ID: <1d81e9be7ab820773f5dae0ae4d0634d@ptchamber.org> Dear Chamber Members: Co-op Advertising Opportunity Program The purpose of this program is to expand the reach of the Port Townsend message to potential visitors and to expand your advertising strength through Lodging Tax funds and guidelines. The program is split into two opportunities for those inside the Port Townsend city limits: ? Commercial Tourism Businesses ? Non-profit Tourism Events and Actvities Each opportunity includes the following: ? Time period we will fund advertising ? Media we will provide ? Guidelines for placement and payment to media ? Decisions by Marketing Contractor, City Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will be final. * We are pleased to offer this plan designed to stretch marketing dollars to promote Port Townsend as an overnight destination. ? Proposals are due 90 days in advance of the time period desired. Magazines require 4 to 6 months advance planning. ? Proposals for partnership are due the 25th of each month-the plan is open for the remainder of 2006. The opportunities include newspaper, magazine, and radio. We have a limited budget and may not be able to support all the opportunities that are available. You may have questions after reading the entire document at www.enjoypt.com under Tourism Resources; please feel free to contact Hattie Dixon via email at hattie@enjoypt.com, or phone (360) 582-9595. From tim at ptchamber.org Thu May 25 11:04:37 2006 From: tim at ptchamber.org (Tim) Date: Thu May 25 10:04:41 2006 Subject: [PTChamber] Chamber Weekly Schedule Message-ID: Dear Chamber Members: Here's the week ahead a day early: Friday, May 26, The Port Townsend Chamber business office will be without phones and internet service during its move from the south end of the Frontier Bank building to the north end, to make way for Agilis Technologies, Inc., a new business relocating to Port Townsend. Saturday, May 27, 3PM, Fort Worden's McCurdy Pavilion. Fort Worden's Children's Choir Festival. Saturday-Sunday, May 26-27, 10AM, Brinnon. The 10th Annual ShrimpFest . Monday, May 29. Memorial Day. NO CHAMBER MEETING We would like to thank our meeting sponsors for May, PT Computers, Inc., and Mark Dembro, Windemere Real Estate. Have a safe Memorial Day Weekend. From tim at ptchamber.org Fri Jun 2 11:48:42 2006 From: tim at ptchamber.org (Tim) Date: Fri Jun 2 10:48:32 2006 Subject: [PTChamber] Chamber Weekly Schedule Message-ID: <19e87d84890dc74b47a7212167e68143@ptchamber.org> Dear Chamber Members: Here is the week ahead: Saturday, June 3, 7AM-1PM, Port Townsend High School. SAT testing. Largest group of the year, 100 students! Proctor honoraria donated to the Jefferson County EDC/Chambers Tech Trades Scholarship Fund. Looking for two more proctors. If willing and able, please contact the Chamber business office 385-7869, or email tim@ptchamber.org. Saturday, June 3, 4:30PM, Larry Scott Trail, between the Port of Port Townsend, and PT Paper. Dedication of Russell Jaqua's sculpture "Leafwing." Saturday, June 3, 5:30-8PM, Water, Washington, Quincy, Lawrence, Jefferson, Taylor, Kala Square, and the Inn at Port Hadlock. Gallery Walk. Sunday, June 4, 8AM, Fort Worden's Mule Barn. The inaugural Fort-2-Fort Bicycle Ride. Sunday, June 4, 11AM, Fort Worden Marine Science Center Dock. Inaugural Save Our Sports (SOS) Rubber Duck Derby Raffle. Sunday, June 4, 3PM, Fort Worden Commons. Port Townsend Community Orchestra Pops Concert, 2006, "Hit Parade of the 1940's." Monday, June 5, Noon-1PM, Fort Worden Commons. Port Townsend Chamber weekly luncheon. Our guest speaker is Rex Wilson, executive editor of the Peninsula Daily News. He will discuss and field audience questions about the PDN, its accomplishments and plans. Our thanks to this month's meeting co-sponsors Seaport Landing Retirement and Assisted Living Community, and Dockside Cleaners Wednesday, June 7, Noon-1PM, Port Ludlow's Harbormaster Restaurant. Port Ludlow Chamber monthly luncheon meeting. Thursday, June 8, 11-11:30AM, Seaport Landing. Port Townsend Chamber Executive Board meeting. Thursday, June 8, 11:30AM-1PM, Seaport Landing. Port Townsend Chamber Board meeting. Thursday, June 8, 5-7PM, Jefferson Health Care Auditorium. Port Townsend Chamber Mixer. Come join us for light refreshments and good company. Chamber members and guests welcome. From tim at ptchamber.org Thu Jun 8 10:23:22 2006 From: tim at ptchamber.org (Tim) Date: Thu Jun 8 09:22:51 2006 Subject: [PTChamber] Mixer Reminder Message-ID: <6dcf7e06982c61eff7412c2201be2ad5@ptchamber.org> Dear Chamber Members Just a quick reminder. Today, June 8th, 5-7PM, at the Jefferson Health Care Auditorium, is the Port Townsend Chamber Mixer. Come join us for some light refreshments and good company. From tim at ptchamber.org Fri Jun 9 16:04:59 2006 From: tim at ptchamber.org (Tim) Date: Fri Jun 9 15:04:29 2006 Subject: [PTChamber] Chamber Weekly Schedule Message-ID: <9a587ebedd2299311b8f0e7b885aa77b@ptchamber.org> Dear Chamber Members; Here's the week ahead: Congratulations to all Jefferson County High School graduates! Welcome back Port Townsend High School alumni! Saturday, June 10, 2PM, Boiler Room. Boiler Room Fun Raiser Sunday, June 11, 6PM, Boiler Room. Boiler Room Fun Raiser. Monday, June 12, Noon-1PM, Fort Worden Commons. Port Townsend Chamber Weekly luncheon. Our guest speaker is Scott Wilson, co-owner of the Leader. He has been publisher since 1995. The locally owned Leader has exciting new print and Web site plans for 2007. Scott will review how businesses can make the most use of the Leader to get their messages to county residents. Our thanks to this month's meeting co-sponsors, Seaport Landing Retirement and Assisted Living Community, and Dockside Cleaners, "Your Friendly Neighborhood Dry Cleaner." From tim at ptchamber.org Fri Jun 16 16:18:05 2006 From: tim at ptchamber.org (Tim) Date: Fri Jun 16 15:17:19 2006 Subject: [PTChamber] Weekly Schedule Message-ID: Dear Chamber members: Here's the week ahead: Friday, June 16, 8PM, Inn at Port Hadlock. "Laugh for Life" benefit fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Monday, June 19, Noon-1PM, Fort Worden Commons. Port Townsend Chamber weekly luncheon. Guest speaker is Ann Foley, director of the Women's Outdoor Institute, a non-profit organization that serves girls and women in a variety of outdoor-based programs. She is also publisher of Northwest Women's Outdoor Magazine. Our thanks to this month's meeting co-sponsors Dockside Cleaners, "Your Friendly Neighborhood Dry Cleaner!" and Seaport Landing Retirement and Assisted Living. If planning on attending the Chamber luncheon on Monday, lunch will be available beginning at 11:30AM. Come early and avoid the crowd (workshop attendees). Thanks. Monday-Friday, June 19-23, Fort Worden. Centrum's School of Rock Workshop. Mark your calendars! Beginning Thursday, July 6th, 6-8PM, at Quincy Street Dock it's the Concerts on the Dock Summer Series 2006. Sponsored by the Port Townsend Chamber in cooperation with Peninsula Daily New, Puget Sound Energy, First Federal Savings & Loan, and Ancestral Spirits. The concerts will be presented every Thursday until August 31st. It's Free! From tim at ptchamber.org Fri Jun 23 11:33:33 2006 From: tim at ptchamber.org (Tim) Date: Fri Jun 23 10:32:40 2006 Subject: [PTChamber] Chamber Weekly Schedule Message-ID: Dear Chamber Members: Here's the week ahead. Saturday, June 24, 9:30AM-1:30PM, Tyler and Lawrence Street. Farmers Market Strawberry Festival. Saturday, June 24, 7:30PM, Fort Worden's Joe Wheeler Theater. Centrum's Summer Chamber Music Festival. Sunday, June 25, 1:30PM, Fort Worden's Joe Wheeler Theater. Centrum's Summer Chamber Music Festival. Sunday, June 25, 3PM, Chetzemoka Park. Port Townsend Summer Band Concert Monday, June 26, Noon-1PM, Fort Worden Commons. Port Townsend Chamber weekly luncheon. We end the month of June with a visit from State Representative Jim Buck (R-Joyce). The sixth-term lawmaker representing the 24th district will update the Chamber on State Legislative action. Our thanks to this month's meeting co-sponsors Dockside Cleaners, "Your Friendly Neighborhood Dry Cleaner!" and Seaport Landing, Retirement and Assisted Living Community. EVENT PROMOTION OPPORTUNITY! Even though it's just June, it's time to look ahead to 2007. The Gathering Place 2007 calendar is almost ready to go to press. If your organization is planning an event next year here's an opportunity to have it listed on our community's popular locally produced, with local art, calendar. Please contact Linda Ferris at gathering@olympus.net. Congratulations to Holly's Fine Flowers on 25 years of business! From tim at ptchamber.org Fri Jun 30 14:11:13 2006 From: tim at ptchamber.org (Tim) Date: Fri Jun 30 13:09:53 2006 Subject: [PTChamber] Chamber Weekly Schedule Message-ID: <233c2eb4cf6dae9ff5494093b1c5fe00@ptchamber.org> Dear Chamber Members: Here's the week ahead: Saturday, July 1 , 5:30-8PM, Lawrence, Water, Washington, Taylor, Jefferson, and Kala Square. Port Townsend Gallery Walk. Monday, July 3, NO CHAMBER MEETING. Enjoy the July 4th weekend! Tuesday, July 4, 1:30PM, Fort Worden's McCurdy Pavilion. Centrum's 30th Annual Festival of American Fiddle Tunes Tuesday, July 4, Approximately 10PM, Fort Worden. Port Townsend's Annual 4th at the Fort Celebration and Fireworks Show, sponsored by Sunrise Rotary, Jefferson Transit, Fort Worden State Park, and the city of Port Townsend. Thursday, July 6, 6-8PM, Quincy Street Dock. Port Townsend's Concerts on the Dock Summer Series 2006. Come join us and hear the Dukes of Dabob play Dixieland jazz. Our thanks to stage sponsors Mimi's Sun Spa, and Chix with Stix. Concerts on the Dock major sponsors are: Peninsula Daily News, Puget Sound Energy, First Federal Savings & Loan, Ancestral Spirits Gallery, and the Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce. Friday, July 7, 7:30PM, Fort Worden's McCurdy Pavilion. Centrum's 30th Annual Festival of American Fiddle Tunes Saturday, July 8, 1:30PM, Fort Worden's McCurdy Pavilion. Centrum's 30th Annual Festival of American Fiddle Tunes. Visitor Center Staffing Update: Penny Hubbard's medical leave will continue for several more weeks. In order to assist the volunteers, and maintain contact with our tourism industry partners, Susan Grantham, our Chamber office business administrator will staff the Port Townsend VIC on Mondays and Fridays, and Tim Caldwell, Chamber GM, will staff the VIC on Wednesdays. We wish to thank our many VIC volunteers for their wonderful commitment to the VIC to keep operations flowing smoothly. We wish Penney well, and hope for a speedy recovery.