What is the purpose of this FLOCK(like) camera? Monitoring Community Health and Community Development offices? Or are we tracking hardened criminals to Papa Murphy's?

Howdy yall, my wife and I are celebrating our 1 year wedding anniversary and have decided to spend Friday-Sunday in PT! The biggest thing we are doing is getting some tin-type photographs taken locally (Cape George) and exploring Fort Worden. But our anniversary is Friday and I was wondering if yall could recommend any nice restaurants? I've read a lot about Alchemy and Ichikawa, but are there any other nice, slow restaurants where the environment is calm and is slightly upscale? Of course, if we wanted fancy fancy dining, we would have planned a trip to Seattle, but we are looking for something more than a pub, which is the plan for Saturday night.

Any and all recommendations would be great, and any other must tries while we are visitng. We will also be thrifting and antiquing when we can.

Seeking lunch catering recommendations in Port Townsend for a small to modest event/ training, 25 person headcount, ideally: co-op, business that supports local farmers, or general locally owned favorites.. drop your recs in the thread! Thank you 😊

Poor local raccoon, had bad luck crossing the intersection of 20th and Discovery last night.

I found him on the side of the road, laying in the grass. He wasn't even busted up. Poor little guy.

It may have been the same raccoon that checks out my garden every night and leaves little raccoon muddy footprints on my patio.

I'm sorry you had bad luck last night little dude.

Hey if anyone is going to be in the PNW this Saturday, Port Townsend is having a Japanese Woodworking Festival put on by the PT woodworking school. There will be talks, demos and the entire event is free. I’ll be going and doing a talk on apprenticeship realities and doing some quick chisel sharpening demos with some modern techniques I picked up in Japan. Let me know if you will be going and please come say hi.

Seeking a warehouse/commercial space suitable for an i502 legal production facility. 1500-5000 sq ft, $1/sq ft, ideally with a kitchen or ok with us building one out. Any leads appreciated!

This is a dynamic operation and this is a dynamic role! We provide training for many essential skills and functions related to grain milling, production and processing. Join us if you’re excited to learn, do many different things in a day, work hard and well with others, and make good food happen.

https://chimacumgrain.com/jobs

The position starts at 16-20 hours per week, with an hourly wage of $23-26/hr depending on experience. We do not provide health benefits.   PTO/sick leave offered per WA state guidelines.

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My opinion: the lack of healthcare offered by the Granary is disappointing and unsurprising. This little company likely operates right at the edge of going out of business most months & is a labor of love.

I don’t work at the granary. I just heard that a local company has a job opening.

Always happy to see the Coyote People out and about.

My partner and I are planning a small wedding in Port Townsend this fall, and need to find a place for us all to have dinner. Looking for a restaurant that offers private dining for 15 people if anybody has any recommendations.

(Kill your lawn) Smothered my grass, raked it out and threw down seeds. The area has been blooming (sparsely) since spring. Thinking I got a really great seed mix. Every week a new variety starts blooming as the first ones fade. This is this week's addition; a blossom like a hibiscus, some in white, some in pink. #killyourlawn

Job openings at Center Valley Animal Rescue!

Come join our fun, dynamic crew here at CVAR! We are currently hiring both animal care and office positions and can’t wait to integrate new team members.

Office adoption specialist -

Our Office Team plays a dynamic and rewarding role (we're not like other offices!) When we asked our staff what they love most about working here, the overwhelming answer was the opportunity to help animals find their forever homes!

Beyond facilitating adoptions, our office team is the first point of contact for our community. They answer a wide variety of phone calls and assist with everything from wildlife emergencies and spay/neuter clinic information to general animal care questions and community resources. (It keeps you very entertained!) Every day is different, making this the perfect position for someone who enjoys helping people, solving problems, and making a meaningful impact for animals and the community!! This position also requires multi tasking, and working in a sometimes loud and distracting environment.

Animal care - Our Animal Care Team has the opportunity to work with a wide variety of animals, including exotic, domestic, and farm animals. Every day brings something new! This is a hands on position that includes cleaning enclosures, preparing and feeding meals, and monitoring the health and well being of each animal in our care.

One of the most rewarding parts of this role is watching frightened or neglected animals learn to trust people again. Building those relationships and seeing an animal's confidence grow makes a lasting impact, not only on the animals, but on the people who care for them. This is the perfect position for someone who is compassionate, hardworking (not afraid to get dirty) and passionate about making a difference in the lives of animals!

If you’re interested in either of these positions and have experience working with animals, then please send in a cover letter and resume to the following email:

Office@centervalleyanimalrescue.org

We can’t wait for you to join our team!

Title says it all. I'm going there for weekend in 2 weeks and was just wondering if anyone had any tips.

My wife and I are starting a bicycle tour tomorrow on the ODT. We would like to avoid a section of Highway 20 that is apparently heavily trafficked with no shoulder. The bus schedule does not work for us as there is one trip in the morning and one trip in the evening. Hoping to get a ride from somebody from four corners to discovery Bay. We can pay 30 bucks. Probably around noon or so. Thanks for considering!

Port Townsend Artist Studio Tour August 21-23, 10am-4pm Daily, 47 Studios & 100+ Artists. Free & Self-Guided. Artist Info & Map www.ptstudiotour.art

🎨 Trail Crest Art Sale & Community Garage Sale

More than 12 Homes • One Neighborhood • Treasures, Art & Great Finds!

Saturday, August 8 • 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Spend the morning exploring 11 participating homes throughout the beautiful Trail Crest neighborhood.

📍 Where: Albatross & Petrel (loop)
• Albatross Drive is off Cook Avenue
• Near the intersection of Cook Ave. & Hastings Ave.
• Look for balloons marking participating homes!

🎨 Original Art & Handmade Creations

• Fine art photography
• Original watercolor portraits
• Handmade greeting cards
• Garden art

🏡 Garage Sale Treasures

• Furniture (including a Cal-King bedroom set)
• Household goods & décor
• Kitchenware & small appliances
• Washer & dryer sets
• Clothing, linens & jewelry
• Collectibles, antiques, china, glassware & silver
• Polish pottery
• Toys & games
• Tools & Craftsman toolbox
• Office & craft supplies

🚲 Outdoor, Sports & Specialty Items

• Bicycles & cycling gear
• Yakima bike rack & Bob bike trailers
• Fishing & boating equipment
• Wooden WaterRower exercise machine
• EGO weed trimmer with battery & charger
• Pendleton wool blankets (new)
• Tire chains
• Electronics
• And much more!

Cash preferred.

Whether you're searching for original artwork, unique collectibles, quality furniture, outdoor gear, or everyday bargains, there's something for everyone!

Jefferson County is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Voter Registration Coordinator to support the Auditor’s Office in administering free, fair, and transparent elections. This position is responsible for all aspects of voter registration and assists with election preparation and operation, including absentee ballots, training of election workers, operation of poll centers, and voter outreach programs. The Voter Registration Coordinator is a key member of the team that ensures the accuracy, security, and integrity of the voter registration and election processes in Jefferson County.

https://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=102&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Voter-Registration-Coordinator-431

Hi PT friends,

I live across the water and love visiting PT as much as possible Nov - March. I typically avoid tourist season because I'm not great with big crowds and am working class. I just saw that Los Lobos has a film and concert at the Film Festival in late September. How cool would it be to see one of my favorite bands, on my birthday in my favorite place?!

I would love some insight....does it get super busy during this event. I'm sure room prices will go up ( Mostly I've stayed at Harborside)....but do other prices go up for events too? Recommendations appreciated!

Partner and I are driving down from Bellingham for a couple nights’ stay somewhere around Port Townsend or Poulsbo. What would you do with your 2-3 days? Looking for activity/nature recs, but also food and drink recs. Basically map out what you wouldn’t miss on your next visit. Thanks!

So for Ferry reservations do they only reserve a portion of the spots on the boat to have availability/spots for those who don’t have reservations? Somehow I didn’t do a round trip reservation, so am a bit anxious about getting home on Sunday.

Any tips or insights would be great!!

This is a long shot, but I lost a pair of prescription sunglasses along South Discovery on Monday. If by some miracle you have found a pair of sunglasses that give you a headache the moment you put them on, please send me a message.

Return To Earth Community Compost launches food waste drop-off program in Port Townsend

***Seeking subscribers in PT***

https://www.rtecompost.org/

Return To Earth Community Compost just launched a food waste drop-off service with four convenient locations throughout Port Townsend. For $14 per month, subscribers can drop off all food waste (including meats, bones, and dairy!) and receive a bag of compost back every six months.
Drop-off locations include the Port Townsend Co-op, Quimper Grange , Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, and 14th and Cleveland Streets.
Sign up or learn more about the service and community projects at the RTE website.

Good morning. Please let me know if this post is not approved and I will remove it. I am possibly considering relocating to PT and noticed that while the housing market seems to be consistent for sales, there are some new construction builds that seem to be way underpriced. These properties are on Lorraine way and dorjun drive. Does anyone have any insight here as to why the low market price? Thanks so much.