Port Townsend: Northwest Maritime Center celebrates public opening with beach party

PORT TOWNSEND — The Northwest Maritime Center is inviting the community to a beach party next week to mark the opening of its waterfront property at Point Hudson.

The beach will be officially opened to the public Wednesday, Aug. 14, at 2 p.m. by U.S. Rep. Norm Dicks, who will untie a sailor’s knot in lieu of cutting a ribbon.

Music, food vendors and a beer garden will open at 4 p.m., with drawings for door prizes, activities for children and rowing continuing until 7 p.m.

“This is our way to say thank you for your patience and support,” said Dave Robison, executive director of the nonprofit organization, to the community.

Robison plans to build a maritime education center on the site at Monroe and Water streets.

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