| This Week Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee Meeting – Tue, Nov 4th *New* The Jefferson Marine Resources Committee is a county advisory board that meets monthly to discuss local marine resource issues. Public attendance and voices are welcome! This month’s guest speaker is Peter Bahls from the NW Watershed Institute, who will be speaking on the proposed Dabob Bay Natural Resources Conservation Area boundary expansion. Time: 6-8pm | Location: WSU Classroom, 99 Oak Bay Rd, Port Hadlock-Irondale Emergency Preparedness Talks: Get Ready for Winter – Tue, Nov 4th High winds, sever weather, and snowstorms can impact our roadways, utilities, and ability to travel safely. Get ready for winter! Hear from Jefferson PUD about power outages and Jefferson Public Works about snow and ice control. Sign up here to save your spot! Send email with any questions. Time: 10:30am – 12pm | Location: the Jefferson County Library, 620 Cedar Avenue, Port Hadlock Book discussion group on climate change – Starts Thu, Nov 6th Join this group to discuss the new book Human Nature: Nine Ways to Feel About Our Changing Planet, by climate scientist Kate Marvel. Poet Laureate Ada Limon writes, “This is the book we’ve been waiting for.” The group will meet on three Thursdays, November 6, 13, and 20. For the first meeting, please get the book and read the first three chapters. Sign up or ask questions here. Time: 10-11:30am | Location: Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2333 San Juan Ave, Port Townsend Local 20/20 Climate Group – Thu, Nov 6th The Local 20/20 Climate Group meets monthly, on the first Thursday, in person or online. The group is focused on both reducing greenhouse gas emissions and preparing for climate impacts. We will discuss ongoing projects, new ideas, etc. Send email for more details, including location or online link. Time: 5:00 – 6:30pm | Location: email for details Home Care Worker Cooperative Peer Learning Forum – Fri, Nov 7th *New* As part of Olympic Coop Network’s efforts to enhance and promote different kinds of cooperatives, OCN members and friends are invited to attend this forum. The Olympic Peninsula is home to 2 of the 6 homecare worker cooperatives in Washington: Peninsula Homecare in Port Townsend and Ridgeline in Port Angeles. At this session, members will discuss their origins, growth, challenges, and future. You’ll get a chance to learn about what makes cooperative ownership different from privately owned companies, the leadership roles that members play, and plans for the future. If you can’t attend at the office, you can attend over Zoom; send email for the link. Time: 3-4:30pm | Location: Peninsula Homecare Cooperative, 1017B Water Street, Port Townsend Workshop: How to Grow Medicinal Herbs – Fri, Nov 7th By Michael Skeeter Pilarski. Lots of info on crops, cultivation, propagation and markets. Hands-on root digging and seed cleaning. Must sign up ahead of time. Contact Skeeter by email or at 360-643-9178. See the website for more info. Time: 10am – 5pm | Location: 10644 Rhody Drive, Port Hadlock, and at Finnriver Farm. JCHS Museum of Art + History Winter Supply Drive – Fri, Nov 8th & Sat, Nov 9th *New* The JCHS Museum of Art + History is hosting a winter supply drive for our unhoused community members on 11/8 + 11/9 from 11am to 4pm, in conjunction with “The History of Home: Now” exhibition. Bring a donation and receive waived same-day museum admission. Please see supply list at the link. Send email with questions. Time: 11am-4pm | Location: 540 Water St., Port Townsend Calling Local Photographers! Local 20/20 Weekly Announcements invites local photographers to submit images that capture the character of our community and its natural setting. For the opening photo of each weekly email (which is also posted to our website), we seek local color, horizontal (“landscape”) orientation, and jpeg format. Please no children, pets, or recognizable faces. Kindly email your photos, including your name in the jpeg filename. If you’re sending multiple images, please send one per email. We are an all-volunteer non-profit, so compensation for your talent and generosity is a photo credit and our profound thanks. Photo: Fall in PT by Leila Block For the full set of announcements, including Upcoming Events, Recurring Events, Community Notices, Community Resources, and Resilience Readings, see here. |
