By Pete Orbea
Port Gamble Gazette
The Northwest Epic Series Stottlemeyer 30/60 Mountain Bike Race is looking to top last year’s event with nearly 500 people set to race, starting in the Port Gamble Uplands on May 9.
The race consists of a 30-mile and 60-mile heart-pumping course through the trails surrounding Port Gamble. Trail closures due to commercial thinning by Olympic Resource Management will not affect the race, as there will not be any active logging during the weekend.
Part of the proceeds from the race registration benefits the North Kitsap Trails Association, a group of volunteers who are instrumental in maintaining trails all over North Kitsap. If you want to challenge yourself with this epic race, visit www.nwepicseries.com to register.
Port Gamble businesses are hosting a townwide sidewalk sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mother’s Day, May 10. Fabulous bargains are to be had, so come to town for brunch and walk it off by checking out all the deep discounts. Don’t miss out!
Are you ready for an outdoor recreation event that will challenge you in one of the most beautiful settings in Washington? Then you are ready for the NW Adventure Sports Festival, hosted by Olympic Outdoor Center in Port Gamble.
The Unleash the Beast race features kayaking, mountain biking and trail running. Check out great outdoor recreation vendors and demonstrations on the mill site of Port Gamble before, during and after the Beast race.
Since their beginning as a rafting and whitewater instruction company in 1986, Olympic Outdoor Center has brought outdoor adventures and equipment to more than 120,000 people. The company now operates five rental locations, one retail shop in Port Gamble, and an online store. They invite you to join them for a unique Northwest adventure today. For details on the NW Adventure Sports Festival, visit www.olympic outdoorcenter.com.
Port Gamble is excited for the upcoming festivals this summer. June Faire is right around the corner on June 5-6 and is dedicated to the study and re-creation of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Check out www.junefaire.com.
Looking for something to do on the weekend of Independence Day? Old Mill Days Americana is set for July 3-5 and features a carnival, logging shows, live music and much more. Visit www.oldmilldays.com for event details.
Steampunk Festival, hosted by Mrs. Muir’s House of Ghosts & Magic and Port Gamble, is a new festival that is highly anticipated. It looks to bring a wonderful flair to Port Gamble’s historic look and feel. The theme is “time travelers.” For more on the event, go to www.mrsmuir houseofghostsandmagic.com.
Business Update, Hour Changes: The Port Gamble General Store is now open seven days a week for lunch, Thursday through Sunday for dinner, and Friday through Sunday for breakfast.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday; and 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday. For more information, go to www.portgam blegeneralstore.com.
Mrs. Muir’s House of Ghosts & Magic is now open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information on classes, products and psychic readings, visit www.mrsmuirhouseofghostsandmagic.com.
Pope Resources is harvesting timber to thin portions of our property south of Port Gamble until November. Please remember that there is no hunting permitted.
For the safety of our visitors and for our contractors, some roads and trails will be temporarily closed during the thinning operations. All trails and roads that are temporarily closed will be maintained and re-opened after the harvests are complete. For trail updates, visit www.portgamble.com.
Please feel free to contact Adrian Miller at 360-394-0595 or amiller@orminc.com. Stay safe.
Great office space available in the Port Gamble Post Office building. Give us a call at 360-297-7251 if you are interested in leasing an office space in the historic Port Gamble Post Office building that was built in 1906. Prices range from $425 to $450 per month. Visit the “Commercial” page under the “Visit” tab on www.portgamble.com to see photos of the available office space.
Looking for commuter parking just steps from the Kingston Ferry? Spaces are filling fast, so get yours now! Did you know that Olympic Property Group LLC has six parking spaces for rent literally steps from the Kingston Ferry? These prime parking spaces can be rented on a month-to-month basis for $65 a month with no deposit and ACH capable! Please contact the Port Gamble Property Manager, Tonya Caswell, at 360-297-7251 to rent a no-hassle, prime parking space and make your commuting life easy!
Port Gamble’s 2015 Event Calendar: Port Gamble is set for an exciting year of events, from SteamPort Gamble, Old Mill Days Americana and Country Christmas, to monthly trail activities.
You can stay up to date with activities and happenings at Port Gamble by subscribing to the monthly Port Gamble E-Newsletter at www.portgamble.com. For more information about the E-Newsletter, please contact the events office at 360-297-8074 or via email at portgamble@orminc.com. Stay up to date by viewing our Calendar of Events for 2015 at www.portgamble.com.
