This Week
Food For Thought: Update from the Food Bank – Tue, Jun 9th
What’s been happening at the Food Bank this past year? Board President Roland Faragher-Horwell will discuss recent and upcoming changes to how JCFBA acquires, manages, and distributes food to its customers. Appreciation for home gardeners’ donations and the best way to bring them to the Food Bank will be highlighted.
This free series offered by Quimper Grange examines “all things food & growing” in the area.
Time: 6pm, doors at 5:45 | Location: The Grange, 1219 Corona Ave, Port Townsend.
Local 20/20 Steering Council Meeting – Wed, Jun 10th
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: 2:30 – 4:30pm | Location: Email for location/link
Friends of the East Jefferson County Trails Connections Public Meeting – Thu, Jun 11th
Peninsula Trails Coalition’s Olympic Discovery Trail Updates! PTC Executive Director Ann Livingston will gladly answer questions and provide the latest news and updates about the trail, especially related to east Jefferson County. This month’s discussion is all about the trail activities happening, the ways to enjoy and get involved with the ongoing and exciting progress underway which will one day complete the Olympic Discovery Trail.
Time: 9am | Location: Finnriver Farm & Cidery, Chimacum
North Olympic Peninsula Braver Angels: Building the Future We Want – Sat Jun 13th
What does a healthy, thriving future look and feel like to you? If you could make one change in our community to bring it closer to your ideal future, what would you change, and why? What’s happening in the world today that gives you hope for the future, and what is it about this that stands out for you? You do not need to be a Braver Angels member to attend, and there is no cost. Braver Angels welcomes anyone who is curious, thoughtful, and interested in meaningful conversation across differences. For more information, contact Liz Wise at 509 674 8512 or by email.
Time: 2 – 4 pm | Location: Jefferson County Library, 520 Cedar Ave, Port Hadlock.
Olympic Peninsula Mindfulness Low Tide walks – Sat, Jun 13th
These Low Tide walks are moments when you can quiet your mind and sink into the natural scenes and silence of the beaches in and around Fort Worden State Park. Visit Olympic Peninsula Mindfulness for details and registration. There is a suggested donation of $10/person. Questions? Call or text: 360-316-6544.
Time: 10am – 12pm | Location: starts at North Beach County Park.
Family Plein Air Art Class – Sat, Jun 13th
Bring your family’s love for the outdoors and creativity together in this Family Plein Air Art Class (French for “In open air”)! Join local artist Patricia Hagen to explore the stunning Valley View Forest in Chimacum. Along the way, she’ll highlight the colors, textures, and shapes of the natural world—helping you see nature through an artist’s eyes. After the walk, the class will gather at the Valley View Pavilion, where Patricia will share insights on materials, techniques, and styles, and guide you and your child to create your own nature-inspired artwork. This free class is open to families of all shapes and stripes! Art supplies provided free. Space is limited to 20 participants, so reserve your spot today! Visit the website for complete details and to register.
Time: 10 – 11:30am | Location: See listing
PTMSC Low Tide Walks: Guided Intertidal Beach Experiences – Sat, Jun 13th
Join the Port Townsend Marine Science Center for guided Low Tide Walks at Fort Worden State Park. Led by trained naturalists, these walks explore tide pools and intertidal ecosystems in the Salish Sea, offering hands-on learning about marine life and coastal processes during low tide. For more information call 360-385-5582 or send email. Upcoming dates:
Time: 8:45 – 10:30am | Location: Marine Science Center at Fort Worden, Building 502 portico
Cougars of the Olympic Peninsula: A Weekend Intensive – Jun 13th-14th
Explore the hidden world of the Peninsula’s apex predator in this two-day introductory field course led by the Olympic Cougar Project’s Andrew Stratton. Through hands-on tracking, field outings, and practical tools for coexistence, you’ll gain a grounded understanding of cougar ecology, behavior, and the challenges these animals face in a changing landscape. Limited spots available.
Click here to learn more and register. Visit CedarRoot’s website for all 2026 adult and youth programs (including summer camps!). Questions? Send email.
Time: 9am – 4pm | Location: Northwest Olympic Peninsula
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: Descending to wisdom near Lake Crescent by Elise Sachs
For the full set of announcements, including Upcoming Events, Recurring Events, Community Notices, Community Resources, and Resilience Readings, see here.
