November 24, 2025 Weekly Announcements

Happy Thanksgiving from Local 20/20! 

This Week HSN Housing Happy Hour – Wed, Nov 28th *New*
A space for casual community conversations around issues relating to housing affordability in Jefferson County. This month the conversation will focus on “Housing Wins” w/ the HSN Steering Committee — taking time to celebrate positive housing stories no matter how small. Come be part of the solution, the last Wednesday of every month. Reach out by email with any questions.
Time: 4:30 – 6pm | Location: Social Fabric Brewing, 948 E Park Ave, 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.

Upcoming Events

Emergency Preparedness Talks: Preparedness as Presents – Tue, Dec 2nd *New*
A light-hearted talk about emergency preparedness- Preparedness as Presents! This talk will discuss ideas for low cost and no cost items you can give to your loved ones this holiday season. What would you give?
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

Local 20/20 Climate Group – Thu, Dec 5th
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

Quilcene Repair Event – Sat, Dec 6th
Join JeffCo Repair for this free community gathering in which people with repair skills share their time and talents to fix their neighbors’ belongings. Bring your toaster that no longer toasts, sweater with a hole in the elbow, and excitement to get these belongings repaired while also learning how they did it and ways you could do it yourself next time! There will be volunteers donating their time to help repair: small appliances/electronics; textiles/clothes; bicycles; and other household items. Contact Mandi Johnson at 360-385-5582 ext 115 or learn more about this and other upcoming Repair Events at the JeffCo Repair website.
Time: Noon – 3pm | Location: Quilcene Community Center 294952 US-101, Quilcene

Botanical Book Sale to benefit Friends of the Trees – Sat, Dec 6th
Hundreds of books on gardening, farming, botany, herbal medicine, ethnobotany, horticulture, restoration, propagation, plant sciences. Book conditions range from used to like new.
Contact Michael Pilarski by email or at 360-643-9178.
Time: 10am – 4pm | Location: 10644 Rhody Drive (Highway 19), Port Hadlock

Learning to Weave Willow – Sat, Dec 6th 
Join local farmer and weaver Rachael VanLaanen for a creative, hands-on day learning to weave with willow! You’ll craft beautiful small projects — stars, bird feeders, bowls, and more — while learning techniques you can use for future basketry.
Come solo or bring a friend (or your kiddo age 10+) for a cozy early-December day of creativity, connection, and maybe a few handmade holiday gifts from the heart.
Spots are limited. Visit CedarRoot’s website to learn more and register.
Time: 10am – 4pm | Location: Marrowstone Island

Arts and Cultural Events 
Local 20/20 recognizes the positive impact that the arts have on the well-being of our community, and we are so grateful that we reside in such a community that fosters creativity. To avoid overloading these announcements and duplication with other sources, Local 20/20 announcements include only those arts and cultural events which are directly related to our mission of promoting sustainability and resiliency through action and education. We encourage folks to check out Bareboards, My City Scene, KPTZ, the Port Townsend Leader and its community calendar, and the Peninsula Daily News for other local arts, music, and cultural events.

Photo: Chicken of the Woods, Upper Big Quilcene Trail by Beverly McNeil

For the full set of announcements, including Upcoming Events, Recurring Events, Community Notices, Community Resources, and Resilience Readings, see here.