March brings store, museum openings | Port Gamble Gazette | March
By SHANA SMITH
After a quiet winter, it only takes a few days of sunny weather to get everyone outdoors and looking for things to do. You can rent a kayak or two from Olympic Outdoor Center, grab a book from the Dauntless Bookstore, or learn to weave or paint at the Artful Ewe II. Best of all you can come enjoy the shops, food, coffee or walk throughout the town or trails at your own pace. The month of March starts off with a new opening of the Port Gamble General Store and the Port Gamble Historic Museum on March 5. The General Store has gone through a transformation with new owners, new layout, expanded food items, hand-dipped milk shakes, old fashioned candy, and spectacular retail items — don’t forget to say hi to Kim and Erik next time you are in the store. Have you ever wanted grass-fed beef? Well, now you can get beef right here in Port Gamble. B&B LLC is a small family ranch that will be offering grass fed beef from Port Gamble. Their cattle graze on lush pasture land high above the town of Port Gamble. B&B are working in cooperation with the Kitsap Conservation District and Pope Resources to manage the land and protect natural resources. This family operated ranch is providing a limited number of natural grass fed beef cattle. This is because of a desire to reduce the impact on the amount of land available for grazing and provide you with a healthy animal. They expect to harvest these animals in late July 2010 and have natural grass-fed beef ready for pick up in early August. B&B is currently taking all orders in the form of reservation, as the buyer will get to determine how they want the beef cut and wrapped. Please see their Web site for the reservation form or contact B&B at (808) 772-1751. Join Best Friend’s Antiques for its fifth anniversary sale on March 6 and 7. All glassware, china and porcelain will be 20 percent off for the weekend. Who didn’t enjoy the writings of Erma Bombeck? Join us for a wonderful Light Afternoon Tea at the Tea Room at Port Gamble while being entertained with the wit and wisdom from Bombeck’s columns and stories, told by a local storyteller. All of this is happening at 1 p.m. Saturday March 20. March Murder and Mayhem happens March 27. Enter into the mystery game of “who dunnit,” with a new story line and characters. Will you be the one to solve the murder? The mystery starts at 2 p.m. at the Port Gamble Community Center. Finally, they are back for another season … the Dirty Dozen Bike Races; contact Kerry Chamberlin at (360) 509-4626 for more information. 2010 Events: For more details and events please check our website at www.portgamble.com. Northwest Adventure Sport Expo, May 8 and 9th Education, Inspiration and Sales targeting new to intermediate paddlers; “Unleash the Beast” within yourself! 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 Benefits Susan G. Komen for the cure for breast cancer. Muddy Paw Dog Agility Dates: July 16-17 A North American Dog Agility Council sanctioned agility 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 Chili 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. So keep your comments: We ask that all participants own their words by logging in with their Facebook account. It's a simple process that will take seconds and helps keep our comments free of trolls, cranks, and “drive-by” commenters. We reserve the right to remove comments from anyone using screen names, pseudonyms or false identities. Please see our FAQ if you have questions or concerns about using Facebook to comment.
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March 2, 2010 · 4:26 PM
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