General store opens
We have had a busy March and April, with the General Store opening March 6 and the café opening March 13.
Kim, Erik, Sarah and their crew have been busy making sure the computers are operating, their staff is getting used to the new kitchen layout and they are all learning the ins and outs of Port Gamble. The No. 1 question being, “Where is the restroom?”
The General Store has a wide variety of Port Gamble labeled items and the café is serving fresh food made from scratch and will feature organic food whenever possible.
You can learn more about the Port Gamble General Store at info@portgamblegeneralstore.com
Quilt shop on its way
The other exciting new business that will open its doors at 10 a.m. April 20 is the Quilted Strait Quilt Shop.
Kris and Jerry Cornell have been located in Port Angeles for the past seven years and decided to make the change last year. The shop has more than 3,000 bolts of fabric including wools, batiks, novelties and Asian inspired fabrics.
The shop will be moving into the big red barn which used to house the stables and the maintenance shop for many years.
The Quilted Strait is known for their great selection, online store and phenomenal classes.
Visit their Web site at: www.quiltedstrait.com; also look for Kris’s classes to start back up on May 9 – Wool Appliqué Workshop.
‘Lumberjack’ runs
We are very excited about this one. Through the hard work of John and Debbee Straub Port Gamble will host 100-mile, 100-kilometer, and 50-mile runs.
The run will consist of eight, 12.5-mile loops with three fully stocked aid stations per loop (start/finish line included), a 30-hour official time limit and the option to run whatever distance you like. Official finishes will be for 50 miles (four loops) and 100 kilometers (five loops).
More information can be found at www.rootsrockrun.com.
Upcoming Events:
For more details and events please check our Web site at www.portgamble.com.
Northwest Adventure Sport Expo
Dates: May 8-9
This new event features education, inspiration and sales targeting new to intermediate paddlers and the motto:
Unleash the Beast.
This event was created by the Olympic Outdoor Center and Kayak Proshop staff. Sea kayaking is their passion at work, but they also mountain bike, rock climb, surf/whitewater kayak, dog sled, snowboard, backpack and occasionally slip-n-slide.
The expo was created to bring new and/or curious outdoor adventurers together with experts from the sports of kayaking, mountain biking, and stand-up paddle boarding for the purpose of education and play.
This is an opportunity for you to ask questions of the experts and try out the newest and latest gear in a safe environment.
Check out www.unleashthebeastnw.com for more information.
Medieval Faire
Dates: June 5-6
Step back in time with the Society of Creative Anachronisms.
Civil War
Re-enactment
Dates: June 19-20
Visit Union and Confederate army camps and then watch the battle.
Quilt Shop Hop
Dates: June 23-27
See www.westernwashingtonquiltshophop.com for more information.
Port Gamble Car Show
Dates: July 2-3
A car show benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure for breast cancer.
Muddy Paw Dog Agility Show
Dates: July 16-17
A North American Dog Agility Council sanctioned show, hosted by MudPACK.
Paddle Kitsap
Dates: Aug. 6-7
Kick off a two-day kayak trip through North Kitsap’s String of Pearls.
Maritime Music Festival
Dates: Aug. 14
A day of sea shanties and pirate-themed fun
Fall Festival and Chile Cook-off
Dates: Oct. 2
Pumpkin flinging, cider press, carnival games, music, hayrides and the inaugural chili cook-off; a start to your season to gather points for the National Chili Cook-off.
Ghost Walks
Dates: Saturdays in October and Halloween night.
Tour Port Gamble’s buildings with supernatural activity – make your reservations early, as they sell out.
Port Gamble
Ghost Conference
Dates: Oct. 29-30
Whether you are a novice or an experienced paranormalist – join us for the inaugural conference.
