This Week
Earth Day Molt Search Training with PTMSC – next date Mon, May 4th
Learn how to identify and report invasive European green crab sightings in the Salish Sea! Join PTMSC in a growing citizen science project called Molt Search, managed by Washington Sea Grant’s Crab Team & Washington State University Extension. Free, hands-on training and practice of Molt Search protocols, crab ID, and green crab basics.
Please dress for the weather, wear good walking shoes, and bring something to take notes with if desired. A Discover Pass is required. Register here. Email Hillary Sanders with any questions.
Upcoming dates: Thur May 21st
Time: 5:30 – 7:30pm | Location: Port Townsend Marine Science Center Exhibit at Fort Worden State Park, 502 Harbor Defense Way, Port Townsend
Jefferson Marine Resources Committee Monthly Meeting – Tue, May 5th
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 Wendel Raymond from the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife, who will be speaking about research and monitoring in the Duckabush estuary.
Time: 5:30 – 6:30pm | Location: Quilcene Community Center, 294952 US-101, Quilcene
Local 20/20 Steering Council Meeting – Wed, May 6th
The monthly Local 20/20 Steering Council meeting is open to all, and welcomes those interested in active involvement in Local 20/20 leadership. Newcomers are always welcome. If you’d like a virtual orientation, or for meeting location/online link, please contact us by email.
Time: 3 – 5pm | Location: Email for location/link
Resources For Managing Chronic Pain – starts Thu, May 7th
This 8 week course aims to help you manage pain and increase your quality of life. The class will follow the contents of “The Pain Management Workbook”, by Rachel Zoffness, MS, PhD. The content is based on research that has been made around the neuroscience of pain. Discussion will include how the mind works for and against whole-body experience. Each week, you will have the opportunity to practice and experience pain control strategies that can help rewire the mind to lower stress, pain, and suffering- including various mindful meditations, breathing exercises, and conscious movement practices, as well as reviewing a chapter in the workbook. Register here. Find more info here.
Time: 2 – 4pm, Thursdays through July 2nd | Location: Zoom.
Local 20/20 Climate Group – Thu, May 7th *Canceled: Attend Global Earth Repair Gala Reception Instead!*
We are canceling the May Local 20/20 climate group meeting so folks can attend the Global Earth Repair Gala Reception at Finnriver, 5 – 8pm. (Open to the public, free, food and drink available for purchase, donations accepted. Learn more here.)
Global Earth Repair Convergence – May 7-11th *Updated*
Update: There is a special reduced local price for Whidbey Island, Jefferson, Clallam and Kitsap residents: $50 Single Day Ticket, reduced from $110! Local 20/20 also has a small scholarship fund for local folks interested in attending the conference and applying the knowledge locally, but who would not be able to without a scholarship, and are not able to do a work trade. If you are interested, send email.
Might you have an extra room that you would be willing to host some of the presenters or attendees? If so, please see the form here.
The GERC is a groundbreaking gathering of global change-makers dedicated to restoring ecosystems, regenerating our planet, and fostering community. Join over 70 presenters, 500+ participants in-person and thousands more on-line for five transformative days of learning, collaboration, and celebration. Visit the website to register, donate or volunteer.
The May 7th Gala Reception is open to all, by donation, 5-8 pm at Finnriver.
Time: See schedule | Location: Fort Worden State Park & Conference Center, Port Townsend (for most events, see schedule for details)
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: April Sunset, Cape George by Susan Capps
For the full set of announcements, including Upcoming Events, Recurring Events, Community Notices, Community Resources, and Resilience Readings, see here.
