Port Washington Wisconsin

WWII Memorial Bricks Available

(Port Washington Wisconsin) — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:00:00 CST

Place your order now for memorial engraved bricks that will be placed around the newly dedicated WWII Wisconsin Pillar, located in beautiful new lakefront Coal Dock Park in Port Washington. These bricks, available in 3 sizes, are a perfect way to acknowledge the men & women whose sacrifices and dedication have given us the freedom we have today.
Special Pricing –
Perfect for Holiday Gift Giving
4 x 8 Brick $ 50
8 x 8 Brick $ 200
16 x 16 Brick $ 1000
A special certificate will be issued when the brick is placed, with an image of the brick.

Beach Clean Up and Party!

(Port Washington Wisconsin) — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 00:00:00 CST

The Volunteer Center of Ozaukee County, the Alliance for the Great Lakes, Barefoot Winery, and Newport Shores are teaming up to host a public Adopt a Beach clean up on Ozaukee County Lake Michigan beaches. Individuals, groups and businesses can sign up to help clean up a beach and monitor the coastline. Following the clean up, volunteers age 21 and older are invited to attend a celebration featuring Barefoot Wine, surf-inspired fare, and reggae music at Newport Shores Restaurant. (On the lakefront in Port Washington.)

Tall Ships Return to Port Washington

(Port Washington Wisconsin) — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 00:00:00 CST

Port Washington, Wis., Aug. 7, 2012— Port Washington Maritime Heritage Festival, which will be held August 17 to 19 on the city’s lakefront, is stacking up to be another eventful weekend.
Two incredible tall ships, will grace Port Washington’s harbor, creating a scene from times gone by.
Visitors to the free three-day festival will find unique experiences at every turn. Two hour day sails will be available aboard the 137’ schooner, S/V Denis Sullivan beginning at 9 a.m. New this year, festival-goers are invited to join the crew for the arrival trip from Milwaukee on Thursday or for the return trip to Milwaukee on Monday.
For those wishing to stay a bit closer to land, deck tours will be offered aboard the tall ship Madeline as well as the S/V Denis Sullivan, during non-sailing hours.
Another water experience includes the Lakeside Spirit, a 50 passenger excursion vessel. It features 2 levels with a lower, enclosed cabin with a full bar and 2 outside viewing decks to experience the unique vantage point of seeing Port Washington’s charming downtown from the water. Enjoy a 40 minute harbor cruise aboard the Lakeside Spirit, leaving every hour beginning at 11:00 a.m. Saturday and Sunday of the festival. Saturday night includes a fireworks cruise at 9:00 p.m.
There are plenty of land-based activities at the festival as well. Musical acts ranging from
Zydeco music to country will play throughout the weekend. A children’s area offers fun interactive and educational projects that kids will love, and adults will enjoy the artisan market where they’ll be able to peruse a huge collection of unique art, jewelry and other wares.
A highlight of the festival is a maritime discussion and display collection of historical Port Washington and maritime artifacts. Of course a wide variety of food vendors are onsite to tempt the whole family’s taste buds. Don’t miss out on the 2nd Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta. Design, build and decorate a boat for Saturday’s race or register for the “build it in a day” competition on Sunday. Participant forms are found on the website.
Maritime Heritage Festival continues to be the premiere family-friendly festival on the Lake Michigan shore. Entry to the festival is FREE. Deck tours can be purchased in advance for $5. Harbor tours are $15 for adults, $13 for children (12 & under) and seniors (60+). Two hour tall ship day sails are $48.
The festival, presented by the Port Washington Tourism Council, will be held on Friday, August 17 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For more information or to purchase day sail tickets, harbor cruises, or deck tour tickets go to www.portmaritimefestival.com or call (262) 933-SAIL.

Are You Brave Enough to Float in a Cardboard Boat?

(Port Washington Wisconsin) — Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 CST

The organizers of the Port Washington Maritime Heritage Festival are bringing back the Cardboard Boat Regatta for a second year, and this time with an extra twist.

With a successful first run of the Cardboard Boat Regatta as part of Port Washington Maritime Heritage Festival last year, organizers are preparing to bring the event back — but this year's festival will be more than just a repeat.

While the weekend-long festival will involve a race of cardboard boaters who built their vessels ahead of time on August 18, the next day there "will be an event like nothing before in Port Washington," according to a press release from organizers.

On August 19, teams will assemble in Port with two hours to build a race using supplies provided by the festival and with the intent of successfully floating two participants for a 175-yard course.

For details about both races, see the Port Washington Maritime Heritage Festival website, www.portmaritimefestival.com or call the Port Main Street Offices at (262)268-1132

Top Main Street Revitalization Programs and Volunteers Honored

(Port Washington Wisconsin) — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CST

For Immediate Release
Contact: Tom Thieding
608-267-9661
tom.thieding@wedc.org

BELOIT, April 20, 2012 – The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) recognized the best downtown revitalization projects of 2011 at the 22nd Annual Wisconsin Main Street Awards at the Beloit College campus.
Paul Jadin, CEO/Secretary of the WEDC, was on hand to recognize the efforts by Main Street volunteers and staff for the historic preservation and downtown economic development efforts of communities in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Main Street inducted three more members into its Hall of Fame. They include Dave LaFontaine of Marshfield, Cindy Tang of Platteville and Merle Colburn of Algoma. The Hall of Fame indentifies individuals for their contributions to their local Main Street Programs over a long period of time.

Wisconsin Main Street is a community development program through the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) targeting Wisconsin's historic commercial districts. WEDC provides technical support and training to Wisconsin communities to revitalize their traditional business districts based on historic preservation developed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Wisconsin's has 38 Main Street Communities. Since the Main Street Program was started in 1988, 4,262 businesses have been created, 1,476 businesses expanded, and 18,764 full-time jobs created.

2011 Main Street Award Winners and Honorable Mentions
Best Volunteer Program/Project
The Perfect Mixer - Rice Lake Main Street Association

Best Public/Private Partnership in Downtown Revitalization
Cool City Classic Car Show/HOG Rally Weekend - Two Rivers Main Street and City of Two Rivers

Best Downtown Special Event
Events for Exhibitour: An Art & Wine Walk - Wausau Area Events
Honorable Mention: Ethnic Festival - Two Rivers

Best Downtown Retail Event
Witches Night Out - Susie Myers and Prairie du Chien Downtown Revitalization, Inc. Promotions Committee

Best Creative Fundraising Effort
Murder Mystery Party at the Historic Villa Louis - Prairie du Chien Downtown Revitalization, Inc. Organization Committee

Best Downtown Image Campaign/Event/Item
Website: visitportwashington.com - Kathy Tank, Sara Grover and Matt Nelson, Port Washington
Honorable Mentions: Be in It! - Downtown Beloit Film and Marketing Campaign, Downtown Beloit Association; Annual Report - Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership

Best New Downtown Business
Paddle and Trail - Beloit
Honorable Mention: The Docking Station - On Broadway, Green Bay

Best Business Development Program/Project
Opportunity Knocks - Tomahawk Main Street Economic Restructuring Committee
Honorable Mention: Neighborhood Stabilization Program - Prairie du Chien Downtown Revitalization, Inc.

Best Business Marketing Campaign in a Downtown District
Beerntsen’s Candies - On Broadway, Green Bay
Honorable Mentions: MaCandis Boutique - Platteville; Driftless Angler - Mat & Geri Wagner, Viroqua

Best Business Citizen Award
Whitewaterbanner.com - Jim Stewart, Whitewater

Best New Building
Dermatology Associates of Wisconsin, S.C. - Manitowoc
Mersberger Financial Group, Inc. - Sheboygan Falls

Best Sustainability Award
LED Streetlight Replacement - City of Columbus, Columbus Water & Light, Greater Columbus Energy Commission
Leicht Park Solar Panels - On Broadway, Green Bay

Best Façade Rehabilitation Under $7,500
Main Street Market - Rice Lake

Best Façade Rehabilitation over $7,500
204-208 Watson Street - Mary Flanagan and Scott Kearney, Ripon
Honorable Mentions: Citizens First Bank - Viroqua; Main Street Shops - Chris Hale, Whitewater;
Natural Market, Inc. - Kristina Schramm, Manitowoc

Best Historic Restoration Project
Water Works Building - Bob and Merianne Zimmerman, Pewaukee
Honorable Mention: Historic Washington House Entrance Restoration - Two Rivers Historical Society

Best Adaptive Reuse
Our Market - Columbus Honorable Mention: Lewis Station Winery - Russ and Linda Roedl, Lake Mills

Best Downtown Public Improvement Project– Beautification
Historic Eagle River Mural - Eagle River Revitalization Program and Mark DePuydt, Artist

Best Downtown Public Improvement Project– Built Environment
State Street Reconstruction and Gantry - City of Beloit and Downtown Beloit Assn.

Best Interior Renovation Project
Baltica Tea Room and Gift Shop - Urzula Cholewinska and Dan Micha, Port Washington
Honorable Mention: Jewelers Palette - Michael and Denise Pozayt, Marshfield

Best Upper Floor Development
28 N. Main Street Loft - Sam Meyer, Fond du Lac

2011 Volunteer of the Year
Algoma – Lia Montgomery
Beloit – Peter Gabriele
Columbus – Kristi Agnew
Darlington – Richard Anderson
Eagle River – Sue Ingham
Fond du Lac – Liv Moyer
Green Bay – Tammy Asplund
Lake Mills – Carol Burrows
Lincoln Village – Claude Krawczyk
Manitowoc – Chelle Blaszczyk, Captain
Marshfield – Beverly Shookman
Pewaukee – Shannon Loper
Platteville – Dave Zmina
Port Washington – Jill Kirst
Prairie du Chien – Terry Meyer
Rhinelander – Joan Belongia
Rice Lake – Katelyn Pardun
Sharon – Elva Gallagher
Sheboygan Falls – Ruth Paul
Tomahawk – Clarann Stocker
Two Rivers – AJ Ashenbrenner
Viroqua – Jen Wieman
Watertown – Stan and Sue Schramm
West Allis – Mary Morris
Whitewater – Ron Binning

2012 Hall of Fame Inductees
Dave LaFontaine – Marshfield
Cindy Tang – Platteville
Merle Colburn – Algoma

2011 Board Member of the Year
Algoma – Merle Colburn
Beloit – Deanna Ohman
Columbus – Kathy Garwick
Darlington – Kathy Brecklin
Eagle River – Bryan Pierce
Fond du Lac – Sam Meyer
Green Bay – Cora Haltaufderheid
Lake Mills – Russ Roedl
Manitowoc – Patricia Roth
Marshfield – Seth Koenig
Pewaukee – Michelle Easton
Platteville – Gary Olson
Port Washington – Marcia Endicott
Prairie du Chien – Joe Ruskey
Rhinelander – Brian Diel
Rice Lake – Jean Koranda
Sharon – Linda Carter
Sheboygan Falls – Dorothy Schueffner
Tomahawk – Pam Theiler Wise
Two Rivers – Theresa Kronforst
Viroqua – Julie Steiner
Watertown – John David
West Allis – Thomas Miller
Whitewater – Geoff Hale, Honorary Chairperson

Main Street Executive Director Years of Service
Two Years: Dawn Follendorf, Wausau; Christopher Naumann, On Broadway, Green Bay
Five Years: Todd Trimberger, Sturgeon Bay
Eleven Years: Michael Glime, Algoma
Thirteen Years: Virginia Kauffman, Tigerton
Sixteen Years: Kathy Wellsandt, Rice Lake
Twenty Years: Craig Tebon, Ripon

The Polar Express is Coming!

(Port Washington Wisconsin) — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST

Ride the Polar Express with the Port Washington, Cedarburg and Grafton Park and Recreation Departments! On Saturday, December 17, 2011, join us aboard the Polar Express for a magical journey to the North Pole. Children of all ages can climb aboard The Polar Express in Port Washington, Grafton and Cedarburg. We’ll make our way to The North Pole (Port Washington Fire House) where fun awaits all who journey there! There you'll find a toy store, arts and crafts, caroling, tasty treats, music, and even a gift from Santa!
Tickets must be purchased in advance from one of the Park & Recreation Departments, at $5 per person. (Age 2 & under free)
Pick up times will vary depending on location.
We invite you to join us for this magical event!

KAPCO Kids 2 Kids Toy Drive

(Port Washington Wisconsin) — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 CST

Businesses Demonstrate the Giving Spirit through the KAPCO Toy Drive

Port Washington Main Street is proud to announce that our local downtown businesses will again be sponsoring toy drop-off bins for the KAPCO "Kids to Kids" Toy Drive this holiday season. All Port Washington businesses are encouraged to participate in this heartwarming program by requesting a toy drop-off bin for their store, restaurant or office. New this year, we are asking local families to “sponsor” a drop-off bin of their choice that they can help fill through the generosity of their family, friends, neighbors, school, clubs…etc. What a perfect way for parents to teach their children about the spirit of giving to others who are less fortunate this Christmas.

Toys will be collected November 21st through December 15th and will be given to families in need throughout Ozaukee County. Please help put a smile on a deserving child’s face this Christmas by requesting a drop-off bin for your business or by sponsoring a bin as a family. All requests can be made to the Port Washington Main Street office at (262) 268-1132.

Christmas on the Corner "Magic of the Season"

(Port Washington Wisconsin) — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 CST

Come and celebrate the “Magic of the Season” with your family and friends on December 3rd in beautiful downtown Port Washington. Visit with St. Nick as he strolls through town, take a trip to the North Pole, enjoy a horse drawn carriage ride, have your photo taken with Santa and catch a holiday movie at the outdoor movie theater. Other activities include a live nativity scene, strolling musicians, live reindeer, cookie decorating, horse drawn sleigh photos, letters to Santa, “Elf-Yourself” photo booth and much, much more! Carrie Melton and The Minor Fall will also be performing during the event which is scheduled from 3:00pm-6:00pm. The annual tree lighting ceremony will be at 6:00PM. Join us on Franklin Street at 6:15pm for the Christmas Parade followed by some spectacular winter fireworks! A special thank you to the local Port Washington businesses sponsoring the events; Port Washington State Bank, Dockside Deli, Tello’s, Sharbuno Jeweler’s, Port Washington Yacht Club, Main Street Inc., Patch and ReMax United. For more information or if your community/civic group/business would like to participate, please contact the Port Washington Main Street office at 262-268-1132.

The BIG BLAST SHOOT @ Wild Wings

(Port Washington Wisconsin) — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 CST

The BIG BLAST SHOOT was a GREAT Success!! It was as much fun to host, as it was to attend. We had shooters from EVERY County and all the surrounding states! We had Doctors, Lawyers, Relators, Business people, Shooting Instructors, Mothers, Fathers and Grand parents with their grand daughters. This was a weekend that the whole family could enjoy!I
There was plenty to do throughout the weekend. We had shooting competitions, raffles, drawings, dinners and wine tasting all amongst Great People having a GREAT TIME!
Mother nature was delightful and cooperated by bringing us delightful fall weather. She made it comfortable to be out and about and enjoying the WI fall colors.
Thank you all that attended and donated items to show off Port Washington, bought items, attended the dinner, shot in the event and even those that came out to see what all the fuss was about!! We all had fun, met some new people .. tasted some unique Barry Box of Wines and enjoyed Gerry Kruschka's and staff's hospitality!! GREAT job Gerry ... mark down another great event at Wild Wings Sportsman's Club.
The Winner's of the Raffle are as follows:

1st Place and $1,000.00 goes to Marshall Otto
2nd Place and $ 500.00 goes to Rick Nelson
3rd Place and $ 250.00 goes to Dave Rochwite
4th Place and $ 250.00 goes to Tom Collar
5th Place and $ 200.00 goes to Marty Tucket
6th Place and $ 150.00 goes to Pete Pfeffer
7th Place and $ 150.00 goes to Marisa Lindsay
8th Place and $ 100.00 goes to Steve Kelly
9th Place and $ 50.00 goes to Herb Donath
10th Place and $ 50.00 goes to Ugbana Otikop

Please call the Chamber to make arrangements to pick up your winnings!
Thank you!
Dooley
262.894.0900

Harvest at the Market Events

(Port Washington Wisconsin) — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 CST

"Harvest at the Market"

Our last outdoor Farmer’s Market of the season is about to arrive. On Saturday Oct, 29th from 9:00 a.m. till 2:00 p.m. the farmers market will be extending their hours to host “harvest at the market”. The events will include Ghost Tours, Jack-O-Lanterns-Light the Night, live musical entertainment and Trick or Treating among the local merchants. The events during the farmer market hours will be Trick or Treating and live musical entertainment, all other events will be hosted during evening hours at downtown locations.
Dockside Deli will be graciously hosting Caper Company’s Tours “The ghost Walk of Port Washington”. Do you know what haunts the night in your local town? This event is sure to be a haunting experience as you exploring the paranormal activities throughout Old Port Washington. The ghost walk is sure to provide fun and excitement for those of you looking for an unusual time. The ghost walk tours will start at 7:00 p.m. and run at half hour intervals till 10 p.m. Each tour will be about 2 hours long and will include a 1 ¼ mile walk of our haunting downtown; tours will begin in the Marina Parking lot and finish at our local cemetery. Please sign up for a time at the Caper Company Tours website to ensure you can join this spooky adventure. There is a 16.00 fee per person to join the fun. Visit Caper Company Tours website as soon as possible at http://www.capercompany.com/PortWashington2011.html
Jaycees of Port Washington- Saukville will be hosting the Jack-O- Lanterns- Light the Night pumpkin craving contest. Event festivities will began at 2pm and ends at 7pm the event will be located at Rotary Park in Port Washington. Create your pumpkins before 2pm drop it them off before 4pm to be entered into the pumpkin craving voting contest. Contest voting begins at 4pm and the final pumpkin will be judged by 6:30. Judging will be based on creativity; the scariest and funniest pumpkin craving will be the winners. Contest winners will be announced beginning 6:45-7pm. Visit Jaycees of Port Washington- Saukville online for further information about craving pumpkins http://www.jaycees.port-washington.org/.

Calendar Fundraiser

(Port Washington Wisconsin) — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 CST

Port Main Street Inc. is rolling out our first annual photo calendar fundraiser. Our Calendars go on sale starting Oct.17 th and will continue selling until the end of the calendar year. Calendars will be sold through Port Main Street Inc. office and through local businesses in Port. Main Street Inc. will be selling calendars at Sanfilippos Sentry on Oct. 17th and 18th. The cost is 10 dollars with all proceeds going to Main Street’s promotions committee. The promotions committee function is to plan and present local events such Ladies Night Out, Street Festival, Farmers markets, Christmas festivities and our annual Christmas Parade. All Proceeds from the fundraiser and Main Street’s annual pledge drive allows the promotions committee to fund our community events and help them grow. With each calendar purchased will include an raffle ticket that will be entered into our Grand Prize VIP Event drawing also other individual prizes will be drawn. A list of prizes include, 2 ladies night out tickets, premier family seating during the Christmas parade, Main Street Inc. graphic t-shirts and an exclusive framed family photo with princesses at the street festival. Port Main Street wants to thank our calendar sponsor; we could not do what we do without you. Visit www.visitportwashington.com to see all the location for purchasing Main Street photo calendars and remember to purchase tickets for our next event the Maritime Festival.

Jack O' Lanterns Light the Night

(Port Washington Wisconsin) — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 CST

Reserve Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011 to bring your pre-carved pumpkin to the 2nd Annual Port Washington/Saukville Jaycees pumpkin carving contest. This is a free, family-friendly event where you can show off your creative side and help light up the park! It will run from 2:00PM to 7:00PM at Rotary Park in Port Washington.Drop off your carved pumpkin from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. The community is then invited to stroll through the park and vote on the most creative, funniest, and scariest pumpkins from 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm. Prizes will be awarded at 6:45 pm.
Enjoy live local music throughout the day from the band "Ripchord". Refreshments will also be available.

For more information, www.jaycees.port-washington.org

Thrills and Chills - The Port Washington Ghost Walk

(Port Washington Wisconsin) — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 CST

Like Brigadoon, it appears out of the mists of Lake Michigan. Unassuming and utterly charming, Port Washington resembles a quaint New England fishing village. Beyond that veneer of gentility, there is a dark side – a haunted history. Yes, Port Washington has its fair share of ghosts.

In 2010, the town is opened its doors and exposed the skeletons in their closets with the Port Washington Ghost Walk. It was such a success that they’re doing it again. One night only – Saturday, October 29, celebrate Halloween weekend with fellow paranormal enthusiasts.

Teaming up with downtown businesses and the visitor’s bureau, Caper Company Tours has crafted a full night of ghost hunting. Port Washington is also known at the Little City of Seven Hills, so the walks are not for the faint of heart in either stamina or excitability. The downtown walk culminates with a candlelit exploration of a spooky Port Washington cemetery.

This cemetery was a surprise for Caper Company researchers. During explorations of the area, they captured of possible evidence of paranormal activity. Mysterious audio recordings sound as though someone or something in the cemetery is attempting to communicate.

According to Susan Fry, owner of Caper Company Tours, “I was home from a research trip to Port Washington and was listening to the recordings from the cemetery. We’d spent a long day talking with locals about their ghostly encounters but hadn’t heard any real stories about the cemetery. I was so shocked to hear whispery voices coming out of the speaker that I sat up, rubbed the goosebumps on my arms, and took notice.”

The kind of haunting evidence that Ms. Fry captured is called an electronic voice phenomena or EVP. It’s a noise or sound that cannot be heard with the human ear, but might be captured on a digital audio recorder. Professional ghost hunters will frequently conduct EVP sessions when investigating.

Interested in experiencing all the spooky details for yourself? Five tours are offered the night of October 29, starting at 7:00 pm and stepping off every 30 minutes. The last tour departs at 9:00 pm and they will take about 2 hours to complete. Space is limited, so reserve or purchase tickets at www.CaperCompany.com or, for more details, contact Susan Fry at susanscotfry@capercompany.com or 262-498-5777.

Happy Halloween.

Cardboard Boat Regatta comes to Maritime Heritage Festival

(Port Washington Wisconsin) — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 CST

Boats of all shapes and sizes will fill Port Washington’s harbor Saturday, August 20, as Port Washington Maritime Heritage Festival hosts a cardboard boat regatta. Businesses and individuals are invited to build their own cardboard vessels to compete in the regatta.

Awards in four categories—single and team entries in youth and adult divisions—will be given for the fastest time, but other awards will be given for best construction, best theme and costumes, the team that has the most fun and even one for the most spectacular sinking.

“The boats can be elaborate or simple,” said festival organizer Bob Mittnacht. “We’re looking for people to be creative. Even if you sink, if you have a great theme or great spirit, you can win a prize.”

The cardboard boat regatta is a new event at the annual Maritime Heritage Festival, which is held in charming downtown Port Washington August 19-21. The family-friendly festival features tall ships that can be sailed on or toured, harbor cruises, an artisan market, and entertainment on two stages throughout the three-day event.

Entries for the cardboard boat regatta must be received by July 22. The entry fee is $15 for singe-person vessels and $30 for teams. There are several rules regarding the construction of the vessels, which must be made from non-waxed corrugated cardboard. Complete rules and the entry form can be found at www.portmaritimefestival.com/regatta.html.

New Partnership and Website Launched

(Port Washington Wisconsin) — Mon, 02 May 2011 00:00:00 CST

Press Release
Date: May 2, 2011
Author: Kathy Tank, Executive Director
Port Washington Tourism Council

We are pleased to announce visit portwashington.com, a new partnership venture between Port Washington Tourism, Port Washington Main Street, and Port Washington Chamber of Commerce. This partnership is launching a "first of its kind" joint website May 2. This new website will be a complete source of information on all things Port Washington; for tourists, residents, business owners, or potential business owners. Comprehensive listings of events will include festivals and activities, as well as Chamber of Commerce and Main Street business meetings and activities.
Directories such as “Eat, Shop, Play” will let you search all there is to do, while the Lodging directory can tell you where to stay. The Chamber of Commerce and Main Street pages will list their members, as well as programs, benefits, committees, volunteer and donation opportunities. Our links page will help you find out even more information regarding your plans – whether they are vacation or business-related.
We invite you to visit www.visitportwashington.com. We think you will be as excited as we are about this new venture. And of course, please feel free to contact us with any comments or questions about the website.

Additional Information or interviews can be obtained through:
Kathy Tank, Executive Director
Port Washington Tourism Council
Phone: 262-284-0900

Photos Sought for Fundraising Calendar

(Port Washington Wisconsin) — Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 CST

Press Release
Date: May 1, 2011
Author: Sara Grover, Executive Director
Port Washington Main Street

The Promotions Committee of the Main Street Program would like to announce that they are searching for photos to include in their 1st Annual Photo Calendar. This calendar will be a 12 month calendar for the year 2012 and will include 13 photos. It will serve as a fundraising opportunity for the Port Washington Main Street Program’s Events. The committee would like to see photos of the community of Port Washington and for all seasons, locations and occasions. Individuals whose photos are selected will be credited in the calendar and also featured on their new website, www.visitportwashington.com. If you are interested in submitting photos the deadline is May 11, 2011. They must be in digital format and can be dropped off at the Main Street Offices at 116 W. Grand Avenue, Suite 205 in downtown Port Washington or emailed to directorpwms@visitportwashington.com. Sale of the finished calendars will kickoff at the 4th Annual Community Street Festival on Sunday, May 29, 2011. If you have questions regarding the submission of the photos or the calendars in general, please call the Main Street offices at (262)268-1132.

Additional Information or interviews can be obtained through:
Sara Grover, Executive Director
Port Washington Main Street
Phone: 262-268-1132

2011 State Main Award Winners Announced

(Port Washington Wisconsin) — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 00:00:00 CST

Press Release
Date: April 30, 2011
Author: Sara Grover, Executive Director
Port Washington Main Street

Port Washington Main Street congratulates our winners at the 2011 Wisconsin Main Street Awards. Recipients were: Dockside Deli, Winner of Best Interior Renovation; Franklin Energy Services, Honorable Mention for Best Upper Floor Renovation; Port Washington Marina, Honorable Mention for Best Sustainability Project and John Sigwart, recipient of our Volunteer of the Year. The awards were held in Watertown, Wisconsin on Friday, April 29, 2011. Attendees from around the state, of various other Main Street communities gathered to honor the winners and celebrate the achievements of the program and the over one billion dollars invested since Wisconsin Main Street’s inception in 1987. Port Washington’s winners join a list of great accomplishments taking place in our historic downtown district since joining the state program in July, 2008. We are proud to have these winners as part of our downtown revitalization process and look forward to seeing their progress and accomplishments in the future.

Additional Information or interviews can be obtained through:
Sara Grover, Executive Director
Port Washington Main Street
Phone: 262-268-1132