All of us in Port Gamble appreciate all the support that everyone in Kitsap County and beyond give to the Port Gamble businesses and Olympic Property Group in “buying local.” Our family owned and operated businesses in Port Gamble depend on you!

Look for the opening of Terrapin Farms on May 5 at the corner of Puget Way and Highway 104.

We have some exciting new May events happening:
– Cruise Port Gamble is back. The first Thursday starting May 3 from 5 p.m. until dusk. Check out the cool cars or bring your own car to show. The cars and drivers will be around to tell you about their pride and joy or just visit with old friends. The cars and owners will be located on the lawn next to Mike’s 4 Star BBQ & Gamble Bay Coffee.

– Port Gamble Weddings and Events Spring Open House. Join us May 20 from 1-4 p.m. for an afternoon of food, fun and wedding planning ideas. Meet and greet with our preferred vendors and tour our beautiful venues. Prime dates are filling up quickly; don’t let your wedding date get away! Please visit our website for more information: www.portgambleweddings.com. Don’t forget to RSVP to portgambleweddings@orminc.com.

– Port Gamble Historic Museum lecture series. We are very excited to present a lecture series, which will take place on the second Monday of each month, starting May 14 at 6 p.m. in the Port Gamble Conference Room (which is located on the lower left side of the General Store.)

The talk will vary each month, with May’s topic being the history of Port Gamble, from Maine to the 100th anniversary. Other upcoming topics include: historic horticulture, timber practices yesterday and today, second part of the history, Port Gamble tomorrow and more. During this series, the Port Gamble Historic Museum will be open following the lecture, free of charge. For more information, please call (360) 297-8078.

Are you looking for the perfect gift for your little one to give their mother? Come to Port Gamble on May 12 at the Walker-Ames House from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and for just $5 your child can create something extra special for mom!

If you are into running, check out the races that will be held this month.

– May 6: Roots Rock Trail Race Forest 5K, www.rootsrockrun.com
– May 12: Port Gamble Adventure Race, www.trioba.com.
– May 19: Stottlemeyer 30/60 Mile Mountain Bike Race, www.NWEpicSeries.com

Port Gamble Theater Company presents “Anne of Green Gables,” starting June 15. For tickets, visit www.portgambletheater.com.

Ghost Walks will be taking a break for the summer and will start back up in September through December, with walks every Saturday in October and on Halloween night – best hurry for the dates you want as they are booking up now.

UPCOMING EVENTS
– Gregg Olsen’s book “Envy” will be out in paperback June 9, with a large author event. Gregg’s “Empty Coffin” series takes place in Port Gamble and “Betrayal,” the second book, will be out in the fall. Stay tuned for more Gregg Olsen information.
– June Faire, June 1-3.
– NW Adventure Sport Festival, June 9-10.
– Children’s Father’s Day Craft Workshop, June 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Walker-Ames House.

Here are the ways you can keep up with us in Port Gamble. We look forward to seeing you in 2012.

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There is always something to look forward to in Port Gamble. Stay tuned into our events by subscribing to our monthly “Gamble Ramble” Newsletter on our website via Constant Contact.

— Shana Smith is general manager of Port Gamble. Contact her at ssmith@orminc.com.