This Week
Talk: Pet and Large Animal Disaster Preparedness – Tue, Nov 3rd
November’s Library Presentation topic will be information about Pet and Large Animal Disaster Preparedness. Information will be shared with attendees about the best ways to prepare for protecting your pets and livestock before a disaster. Register to save your spot for the presentation. These talks are part of a team effort from many local groups that help the community stay safe during emergencies.
Time: 10:30am -12:30pm | Location: the Jefferson County Library, located at 620 Cedar Ave., Port Hadlock
Local 20/20 Steering Council Meeting – Tue, Nov 3rd
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: 4 – 6pm | Location: Email for location/link
Save Our Rare Coastal Salt Creek/Striped Peak Forest Event – Wed, Nov 4th
The Elwha Legacy Forest Coalition invites community members to “Save Our Rare Coastal Salt Creek/Striped Peak Forest,” a free evening of learning and advocacy that will highlight the ecological richness, cultural significance, and community value of the rare coastal forest between Salt Creek Recreation Area and Freshwater Bay, now at risk of being logged. Attendees will hear from local experts and learn practical ways to help protect it. The evening will also include a new film by John Gussman: “Striped Peak: A Walk through a Sacred Forest” and photographs by Scott McGee offering a bird’s-eye view of the forest. For information, email Joanie Beldin.
Time: 6:30 – 8 pm | Location: The Hub, 117 N. Lincoln St., Port Angeles
Local 20/20 Climate Group – Thu, Nov 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 – 6:30pm | Location: email for details
Intro to Pacific Northwest Mushrooms Class – Sat, Nov 7th *New*
If you have lived locally for a few years, you will agree that it has been an exceptionally dry summer/fall. So dry that CedarRoot School had to reschedule their Intro to Pacific Northwest Mushrooms Class. With fingers crossed, they are hoping these recent rains bring out the fungus. With luck, this hands-on, field-based class will be run on November 7th. 6 more spaces have just opened up!
Class description and registration here.
Time: 10am – 3pm | Location: TBD, South Jefferson County
Return To Earth Community Compost Pumpkin Smash Fundraiser – Sun, Nov 8th *New*
Come smash your old pumpkins for a good cause at this family friendly event!
Stay for snacks, friends, and some music. Extra pumpkins will be provided!
Suggested donation of $10 goes toward facility upgrades for Return To Earth.
Time: 2 – 4pm | Location: Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 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: Wooden Boats by Elisabeth Mention
For the full set of announcements, including Upcoming Events, Recurring Events, Community Notices, Community Resources, and Resilience Readings, see here.
