Osprey Tours and HandCrafted Kayaks is now launching kayaks tours off the beach behind Fins Restaurant and offering gear and kayak art from the retail space formerly occupied by PT Outdoors.  Randal Monge, owner  and builder of traditional aleut skin over frame kayaks, first came to Port Townsend from his  Handcrafted Kayaks shop in Idaho to attend the one of the very first Wooden Boat Festivals.  After Idaho, Randal and a partner started Kayak Connections in Santa Cruz CA which by the way is still going strong.  After selling his partnership there, Randal moved to Orcas Island where he has continued to guide and build kayaks in the San Juan Islands for the past 20 years.  He has paddled Vancouver Island, the Pacific Coast and all the San Juan Islands. Randy and Osprey Tours has been featured on the Travel Channel, Destination Wild and King Five TV Seattle, and Seattle Magazine. As a traveling artist, Randy was invited to St. George, Pribolif Islands, where he built a traditional kayak with an Aleut 5^th grade class and was then visited by that same 5^th grade class on Orcas Island the following year.   Randal has guided many specialty tours all over the San Juan Islands and is considered a premiere guide, educator and safety-minded professional. Read More

We are a division of KWA, THE Korean Women’s Association of Washington, an international recognized non-profit agency offering multi-faceted human and social services throughout the Puget Sound since 1972.  KWA has an excellent track and is known for its ability to provide needed specialized services to underserved and minority as well as to the mainstream population.

The organization was originally created in Tacoma, WA as a social club of Korean women, who were wives of American servicemen, to help acclimate them into American culture.  But as more Koreans moved to Pierce County, the club began to provide translation, transportation, domestic violence assistance and other services to Korean families and later to other Asian immigrants and Pacific Islanders.  It now has offices in many Puget Sound counties along the coast and interior that provide a variety of programs and services to all people in need.  Read More

Other than occasional articles, children’s books and interactive fiction, Francine mostly writes advertising – blogs, websites, banners for grand opening hot dog giveaways – whatever it takes to promote other people’s business.

“Unlike the Hemmingways of the world, I draw inspiration from my clients. They’ve taught me everything I know about topics I never knew existed – from inhibiting ethylene production in low pressure environments to creating the perfect blueberry muffin using nothing but water.

“In return, I find solutions to their communication problems, even when the best solutions aren’t words. Read More

The Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building, the Community Boat Project, and the Jefferson County 4-H have teamed up to help your local 4-H receive a $5,000 award!

Click this link and follow the social media instructions to help 4-H surpass the 200 votes needed!

WOW WEDNESDAY! IS APRIL 18^TH

“Light at the End of the Tunnel” Campaign

Continues During Downtown Construction in Port Townsend

WOW Wednesdays! continues April 18 and May 16 during the downtown construction in Port Townsend. Businesses are designing their own promotions to show appreciation for their customers. Special product demonstrations, in-store events and sales will be offered to encourage customers to come patronize businesses mid-week on these dates. A number of restaurants are also offering “construction specials.” Come watch the construction in action and enjoy a “hard hat” special. Use your yellow loyalty card at any one of 70 participating businesses; completed cards with ten stamps will be entered in a drawing for a $500 Taylor Made For You Prize Package! Prize awarded June 2^nd at the wrap up party on Taylor Street. Need not be present to win. See www.ptmainstreet.org for more details and a list of businesses which have joined the loyalty card campaign.

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Dr. Alicia Birr is a licensed naturopathic physician in the state of Washington providing primary and supportive care to the entire family. Her approach to medicine blends scientific medical training with naturopathic philosophy, rendering comprehensive health care. She is committed to empowering patients to take an active role in their own healthcare to achieve their wellness goals at each stage of life. As a doctor, teacher and coach, Dr. Birr addresses the needs of her patients with an individualized approach designed to reach and maintain optimal health. She has special training in helping patients with many chronic health conditions, such as hormonal imbalances, auto-immune disease, digestive disorders, anxiety and weight loss. Read More