This Week
Community Dream Circle – Tue, Feb 24th *New*
Community Dream Circle is a welcoming, tea-filled gathering where the wisdom of dreams is explored in a safe and supportive circle. Dreamwork is an ancient practice found across cultures that helps to understand symbols, emotions, and stories that arise from the subconscious. By sharing a recent dream and listening deeply together, participants often discover new insight, emotional clarity, and a sense of belonging. No experience is needed—just curiosity, an open heart, and a dream journal. Tea will be provided. Suggested Donation: $10–$20 at the door (cash or Venmo). Register here.
Time: 6 – 8pm | Location: Quimper Grange, 1219 Corona St, Port Townsend
HSN Housing Happy Hour – Wed, Feb 25th *New*
A space for casual community conversations around issues relating to housing affordability in Jefferson County. This month the conversation will be focused on “Affordability Protections”. This is a big one, aming to narrow the field to where we can gain traction this year. Be sure to utilize HSN’s Reading Room and be aware that the city is eyeing an update to its Multifamily Tax Exemption program and reviewing policies outlined in this white paper. Come be part of the solution, the last Wednesday of every month. Reach out with any questions.
Time: 4:30 – 6pm | Location: Social Fabric Brewing, 948 E Park Ave, Port Townsend.
Common Garden Pests and their Prevention/Curative Strategies – Wed, Feb 25th
Common garden pests can challenge even the most experienced gardeners, but effective management doesn’t have to come at the expense of our environment. This online presentation explores common garden pests found in the Puget Sound region and highlights prevention and curative strategies that protect plants while keeping waterways clean and healthy. Attendees will learn environmentally responsible approaches that reduce chemical use, safeguard soil and pollinators, and help preserve the health of Puget Sound for generations to come. Register here.
Time: 2 – 3:30pm | Location: Online via Zoom.
The Camas Prairie: An Historical and Cultural Perspective – Sun, Mar 1st
Kah Tai Prairie is a 1.4-acre remnant of the once vast prairies that carpeted the Kah Tai Valley between the Straits of Juan de Fuca and Port Townsend Bay. Though development has dramatically transformed this area, a portion of the original prairie remains within the Port Townsend Golf Course. The Olympic Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society has been working to preserve and restore this unique botanical site since 1986.
This talk will be presented by Forest Shomer, a professional seedman specializing exclusively in native-plant seeds of the Salish Sea bioregion.
Time: 3:30 – 4:30pm | Location: Quimper Grange, 1219 Corona 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.
Photo: Point Wilson Sailboats by Kathy Pool
For the full set of announcements, including Upcoming Events, Recurring Events, Community Notices, Community Resources, and Resilience Readings, see here.
