Downtown Port Townsend (Port Townsend, WA)
By Rene Fabre, Practicing Philosophical Eclectic of the Arts
(ARFCO Media)
One of nature's many gifts to the Pacific Northwest is an abundance of Rhododendrons. Though us natives of the Puget Sound (if the truth were revealed) do become weary of grey days and rain about now, but the Rhododendron's love it as they ready for the warm spring sun to burst into their glory and flower. This is so spectacular and renews the spirit. Life is born anew! Growing up in my old neighborhood of Earlington in Renton, Washington, I remember every neighbor had at least one Rhododendron. My Grandparents had two huge trees in their yard that were about 16 feet tall. After a cool rainy morning the sunshine came out this afternoon and the Rhody's at my office in Kent are ready to burst into bloom! Don't forget May 14 - May 20, 2012 is the 77th Annual Rhododendron Festival in Port T...
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By Sandra White, Experienced Residential Resale Broker
(John L Scott Real Estate)
    What perfect timing for the opening of this delightful new shop on our main street. After a long and unusually cold , winter this store puts you in mind of a a grassy knoll in the sunshine with a great lunch on your lap.   Soft pastel colors create a sunny decor, and you are surrounded with yumminess from the front door to the upstairs loft. Featuring gourmet foods,  chocolates, pastries, wine and gifts, you can find something for any occasion. There is a wonderful paisley covered bench in front of the store with a pan of water for you canine friends.   The owner Tim Nebel has been a resident of Port Townsend for 6 years, and is really upbeat and enthusiastic about his new store. I wish him all the best as a very welcome addition to our Historic Downtown Main Street.   To find your ...
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By Sandra White, Experienced Residential Resale Broker
(John L Scott Real Estate)
  17 entries this year, and the krazies are all out in their finest outfits.  The prize for  this race goes to  the most mediocre, and that means coming in 9th this year.  The entries have to have at least one wheel, traverse on land, sea and in the mud bogs. There can be a one man entry or a team of up to a dozen people.   Always fun and full of imgaination and crazy antics and fun to experience.  This is the perfect place for this event.   
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By Sandra White, Experienced Residential Resale Broker
(John L Scott Real Estate)
12th Annual!  The town is packed and enjoying wonderful summer weather at last.  The center of the action is the Rose Theater, our beloved and beautiful 1930's theater.  Located on a side street in the historic downtown area, it is a  joy to visit anytime, with two small theaters, and the world's best popcorn.  Last night was the free open air showing of 1944's National Velvet, with a very young Elizabeth Taylor.  What fun to sit on haybales, under the stars and enjoy a vintage movie.  Tonight's free movie will be Back to the Future, and on Sunday evening the free movie will be one of my favorites, Moonstruck starring Cher.  You can buy a pass or individual tickets for around $10.  There will be 6 dozen short, feature and documentary films to choose from, in six different venues.  There...
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By Sandra White, Experienced Residential Resale Broker
(John L Scott Real Estate)
Coming up next Sat. April, 30th.  here in Port Townsend, Wa.  10:00 to 4:00.  Price of ticket in advance is $14.00.  One very wonderful kitchen on the tour is in the old Cracker Factory building in the historic downtown area.  Current owners  have done a major remodel on this wonderful old building that still has the original oven in the brick walls.  This is worth the price of the ticket.                              
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By Sandra White, Experienced Residential Resale Broker
(John L Scott Real Estate)
Port Townsend is one of three Historic Seaport Villages on the US National Registry.  Owning and operating a business here makes you a  part of that history.  There are some wonderful buildings for sale downtown and plenty of opportunity for creating your own small business.  There is a downtown organization with lots of ideas for attracting business and tourists, already lots of foot traffic from weekend and holiday visitors, and ferry and small boat passengers.  It is hoped that there will be a passenger ferry from Port Townsend to Seattle in the future. There are a couple of commercial condos in an historic building that start in the low $400's.  Great for office, retail, or art studio.  A very popular store with a good business, buidling and business both for sale for under $800,000...
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By Sandra White, Experienced Residential Resale Broker
(John L Scott Real Estate)
Port Townsend's one time Customs House is on the waterfront on Water Street, and is now home to The Lighouse Cafe, which serves breakfast and lunch.  I have never eaten there, so no comment on the food, but it is a very interesting building which is in great shape for it's age. 
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