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May 5, 2025 Weekly Announcements

This Week Speaker: Barb Trafton, Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation – Thu, May 8th *New*…

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This Week Mindful Self-Compassion After School Program for Teens – Wed, Apr 23 through Wed, Jun…

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Apr172025
Beyond WasteLocal 20/20 General

Glass recycling in Jefferson County – it’s complicated

In the Local 20/20 column in the April 16th Earth Day section of the Port Townsend…

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This Week Local 20/20 Steering Council Meeting – Tue, Apr 15thThe monthly Local 20/20 Steering Council…

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This Week Saving the Planet with Your Fork: Mary Purdy, MS, RDN – Tue, Apr 8th…

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This Week The Benji Project Spring Break Programs – Tue, Apr 1st & Thu Apr 3rd…

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This Week Local 20/20 Steering Council Meeting – Wed, Mar 19th  The monthly Local 20/20 Steering…

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Mar142025
Climate ActionEnergy ActionLocal 20/20 General

Are Gas/Diesel Vehicles Worse for the Environment than EVs?

In the March 12 Local 20/20 column in the Port Townsend Leader, Cyndy Bratz discusses the…

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Mar102025
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March 10, 2025 Weekly Announcements

This Week Film Screening: Sugarcane – Mon, Mar 10th *New* Join Meaningful Movies Port Townsend for…

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Mar32025
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This Week Beyond Waste Action Group Meeting – Wed, Mar 5thThe Beyond Waste Action Group meets…

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Feb272025
Beyond WasteClimate ActionLocal 20/20 General

Opportunities to Reduce Purchase of New Glass

With the local changes in glass recycling, it is a good opportunity to see how you…

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Feb242025
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February 24, 2025 Weekly Announcements

This Week TLAB Meeting – Mon, Feb 24th  The Transportation Lab is a Local 20/20 Action…

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Feb212025
Beyond WasteLocal 20/20 General

Creating Out of the Box While Playing Nice in the Sandbox

In the February 19, 2025 Local 20/20 Column in the Port Townsend Leader, Tracy Grisman describes…

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Feb172025
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February 17, 2025 Weekly Announcements

This Week See, Sea, and Sketch Drop-in Series – starting Mon, Feb 17th *New*Come to the…

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February 10, 2025 Weekly Announcements

This Week Online film screening: From Here – Mon, Feb 10th  Join Meaningful Movies Port Townsend…

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February 3, 2025 Weekly Announcements

This Week Beyond Waste Action Group Meeting – Wed, Feb 5th The Beyond Waste Action Group…

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January 27, 2025 Weekly Announcements

This Week Good Grief Network: We Choose Connection – Mon, Jan 27th Looking for alternatives to…

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Jan252025
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Local 20/20’s 2024 Year in Review

As the year came to a close, the Local 20/20 Steering Council took time to reflect…

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January 20, 2025 Weekly Announcements

This Week Good Grief Network: We Choose Connection – Mon, Jan 20th *New*Looking for alternatives to…

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This Week The Secret Life of Shellfish – Tue, Jan 14th Gordon King of Taylor Shellfish…

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Jan62025
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January 6, 2025 Weekly Announcements

This Week PC-PT free speaker series: Dunia Faulx: Advocate for rural health and global changemaker –…

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Jan22025
Climate ActionLocal 20/20 General

The New Cool: Your 2025 Guide to Planet-Friendly Living

In the December Local 20/20 column in the Port Townsend Leader, Mary Purdy shared personal actions…

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Dec312024
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December 30, 2024 Weekly Announcements

Happy New Year from Local 20/20! This Week Jefferson Land Trust Annual Holiday Open House –…

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December 23, 2024 Weekly Announcements

Happy Holidays from Local 20/20!  This Week TLAB Meeting – Mon, Dec 23rdThe Transportation Lab is…

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Dec202024
Local 20/20 General

Letter to Port Townsend Co-op Board

Local 20/20’s Steering Council approved sending the below letter to the Port Townsend Co-op board at…

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Dec192024
Climate ActionKing TidesLocal 20/20 General

King Tide – Dec 14, 2024

A high astronomical tide (9.37′), along with a strong low pressure system and 22-30 kt southeast…

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December 16, 2024 Weekly Announcements

This Week   Local 20/20 Steering Council Meeting – Wed, Dec 18thThe monthly Local 20/20 Steering…

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December 9, 2024 Weekly Announcements

This Week Movie screening: Regenerating Life – Mon, Dec 9th and Tue, Dec 10thJoin Meaningful Movies…

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Dec52024
Beyond WasteClimate ActionLocal 20/20 General

Tips for a Planet-friendly Holiday Season

The December 4th Local 20/20 column in the Port Townsend Leader by Laura Tucker explored the…

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Dec22024
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December 2, 2024 Weekly Announcements

This Week Consider Supporting Local 20/20 On Giving Tuesday – Tues, Dec 3rdAs we enter this…

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Nov252024
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November 25, 2024 Weekly Announcements

This Week TLAB Meeting – Mon, Nov 25thThe Transportation Lab is a Local 20/20 Action Group…

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Nov222024
Climate ActionKing TidesLocal 20/20 General

King Tide – Nov 22, 2024

With a strong low pressure system offshore and strong winds forecast, along with a 9.5′ predicted…

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Nov202024
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November 18, 2024 Weekly Announcements

This Week Indigenous Cinema Climate Showcase – Tue Nov 19th *New* To honor American Indian Heritage…

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Nov122024
Climate ActionKing TidesLocal 20/20 General

King Tide – Nov 4, 2024

There was a higher than average predicted tide on November 4th (8.77′ predicted) along with a…

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Nov112024
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November 11, 2024 Weekly Announcements

This Week Regenerative Communities – Care for the Earth, Care for the People, Care for the…

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Nov42024
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November 4, 2024 Weekly Announcements

This Week Port Townsend StyroCycler styrofoam recycling event – Tue, Nov 5th *New*Only white styrofoam (EPS),…

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Nov12024
Health and WellnessLocal 20/20 General

Have You Reviewed Your Health Insurance Plan?

The October 20 Local 20/20 column in the Port Townsend Leader by Angela Gyurko highlighted the…

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Oct312024
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October 28, 2024 Weekly Announcements

This Week Transportation Lab (TLAB)  meeting – Mon, Oct 28thThe Transportation Lab is a Local 20/20…

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Oct232024
Climate ActionKing TidesLocal 20/20 General

King Tide – Oct 18, 2024

There was a higher than average predicted tide on October 18th (8.95′ predicted) along with a…

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Oct212024
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October 21, 2024 Weekly Announcements

This Week Polystyrene & Low-Density Polyethylene Recycling – Mon, Oct 21stPort Townsend StyroCyclers, a Local 20/20 Beyond…

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Oct142024
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October 14, 2024 Weekly Announcements

This Week A.I.R.E.  Artwork Reveal – Wed, Oct 16th *New* You are invited to attend a…

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Oct72024
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This Week Food for Thought Lecture Series: Overwinter Growing – Tue, Oct 8th *New*In this lecture,…

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Sep302024
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This Week Local 20/20 Beyond Waste Group Meeting – Wed, Oct 2nd *New* The Beyond Waste…

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Sep232024
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September 23, 2024 Weekly Announcements

This Week Jefferson Transit Authority Virtual Open House – Mon, Sep 23rdFeatured projects: Climate Action Plan,…

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Sep162024
Emergency PreparednessLocal 20/20 General

BOOMSHAKALAKA! Celebrating Community Resilience at the 12th Annual All County Picnic

The September 11 Local 20/20 Port Townsend Leader column by Danny Milholland shared a summary of…

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Sep162024
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September 16, 2024 Weekly Announcements

This Week *** Local 20/20 All Member Picnic – Wed, Sep 18th *** Local 20/20 will…

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Sep92024
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This Week Leopold Land Ethic Discussion – Tues, Sep 10th *New*In 1924, conservationist Aldo Leopold led…

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Sep32024
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This Week   League of Women Voters County Commissioner Candidate Forum – Tues, Sept 3rd *New*Watch…

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This Week Local 20/20 TLab Meeting – Mon, Aug 26th The Transportation Lab is a Local 20/20…

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Aug52024
Emergency PreparednessLocal 20/20 General

Local Residents Engage In Emergency Preparation

The July 31 Local 20/20 Port Townsend Leader column noted the critical role that neighborhoods play…

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Jul222024
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This Week Workshop on Long-Term Goals for Port Townsend – Mon – Wed, July 22nd –…

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Jul152024
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July 15, 2024 Weekly Announcements

This Week Stitch N’ Fix Workshop – Tues, Jul 16th Do you have the sweater with…

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July 8, 2024 Weekly Announcements

This Week Workshop: Do-It-Yourself Simple Furniture Repair – Tues, Jul 9thDoes your stool have a broken…

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Jul12024
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July 1, 2024 Weekly Announcements

Local 20/20 wishes you a joyful Independence Day! This Week Polystyrene & Low-Density Polyethylene (“Styrofoam”) Recycling –…

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Jun272024
Climate ActionLocal 20/20 General

Wood Stove Rebates and Wood Smoke

  The June 26th Local 20/20 Port Townsend Leader column discussed the pros and cons of…

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Jun242024
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June 24, 2024 Weekly Announcements

This Week Crabbing 101 Workshop – Wed, Jun 26th Want to learn more about crabbing in…

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June 17, 2024 Weekly Announcements

This Week Stitch N’ Fix Workshop – Tues, Jun 18th *New*Do you have the sweater with…

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Jun102024
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June 10, 2024 Weekly Announcements

This Week Documentary: “Eating Our Way to Extinction” – Mon, Jun 10th *New*“Eating Our Way to…

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Jun62024
Climate ActionEnergy ActionLocal 20/20 General

New Energy and Resiliency Funding Opportunities for Jefferson County Businesses

  The June Local 20/20 Port Townsend Leader column highlighted two current opportunities for local businesses…

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Jun32024
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June 3, 2024 Weekly Announcements

This Week Polystyrene & Low-Density Polyethylene (“Styrofoam”) Recycling – Tues, Jun 4th *New* Port Townsend StyroCyclers, a Local…

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May272024
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May 27, 2024 Weekly Announcements

Local 20/20 wishes you a meaningful Memorial Day. This Week Local 20/20 TLab Meeting – Mon,…

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May202024
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May 20, 2024 Weekly Announcements

This Week Program: River Otter Beach Walk/Talk – Wed, May 22nd Come learn about these cute and…

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May132024
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May 13, 2024 Weekly Announcements

This Week Meaningful Movies Port Townsend Presents “Nuclear Now!” – Mon, May 13thNuclear Now! takes viewers…

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May62024
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May 6, 2024 Weekly Announcements

This Week Get to Know Your Local Investing Network – Mon, May 6th LION (Local Investing…

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Apr292024
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April 29, 2024 Weekly Announcements

This Week Home Composting Class – Tues, Apr 30th Join an engaging, online, interactive 90-minute workshop…

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Apr262024
Climate ActionLocal 20/20 GeneralTransportation Lab

Moving in the Right Direction PT Leader Column

In the April Local 20/20 column in the Port Townsend Leader, Dave Thielk shares details of…

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Apr262024
Climate ActionEmergency PreparednessHealth and WellnessLocal 20/20 General

WA Ecology Declares Drought Emergency including Jefferson County

Washington Department of Ecology declared a drought emergency for most of Washington on 4/19/24, including for…

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Apr222024
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April 22, 2024 Weekly Announcements

Happy Earth Day from Local 20/20! This Week Polystyrene & Low-Density Polyethylene (“Styrofoam”) Recycling – Tues, Apr…

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Apr152024
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April 15, 2024 Weekly Announcements

This Week Local 20/20 Council Meeting – Wed, Apr 17th The monthly Local 20/20 Steering Council…

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Apr82024
Climate ActionLocal 20/20 General

Connectivity Fair – Sat April 20th

The 2024 Jefferson County Connectivity Fair will include over 80 nonprofits and service groups offering unique…

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Apr82024
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April 8, 2024 Weekly Announcements

This Week Interview with Transportation Lab on KPTZ’s “Attention Please” – Mon, Apr 8th NewDave Theilk…

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Apr12024
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April 1, 2024 Weekly Announcements

This Week Polystyrene & Low-Density Polyethylene (“Styrofoam”) Recycling – Tues, Apr 2nd *Updated*Port Townsend StyroCyclers, a Local 20/20…

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Mar312024
Climate ActionLocal 20/20 General

Climate Solutions Film Series – Grassroots Movements for Earth Repair in Africa and India  – Sun, Apr 7th

The third showing in the series features a number of short movies from Africa and India…

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Mar272024
Local 20/20 GeneralTransportation Lab

Second Annual Moving in the Right Direction Conference

FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2024 • 9 AM TO 4 PM AMERICAN LEGION • PORT TOWNSEND, WA Participants…

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Mar252024
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March 25, 2024 Weekly Announcements

This Week Local 20/20 TLab Meeting – Mon, Mar 25th The Transportation Lab is a Local…

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Mar182024
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March 18, 2024 Weekly Announcements

This Week Friends of Fort Flagler Rat Island Docent Program Informational Meeting – Wed, Mar 20thJoin…

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Mar112024
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March 11, 2024 Weekly Announcements

This Week Meaningful Movies Port Townsend Presents “Atomic Bamboozle” – Mon, Mar 11thAtomic Bamboozle is a…

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Mar42024
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March 4, 2024 Weekly Announcements

This Week Polystyrene & Low-Density Polyethylene Recycling – Tues, Mar 5thPort Townsend StyroCyclers, a Local 20/20…

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Feb262024
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February 26, 2024 Weekly Announcements

This Week TLab Meeting – Mon, Feb 26thThe Transportation Lab is a Local 20/20 Action Group…

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Feb192024
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February 19, 2024 Weekly Announcements

This Week Low Tide Walk at Night – Tues, Feb 20thFind out what marine critters get…

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Feb162024
Beyond WasteClimate ActionLocal 20/20 General

Repair, Restore, Reuse, Reduce, Recycle, Rethink, Repurpose

In the March Local 20/20 column in the Port Townsend Leader, Tracy Grisman shares information about…

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Feb122024
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February 12, 2024 Weekly Announcements

This Week Movie Screening Online: “Razing Liberty Square” – Mon, Feb 12th *New* Meaningful Movies Port…

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Feb92024
Climate ActionLocal 20/20 General

The Climate Restorers Film – Feb 18

“The Climate Restorers – Part 1” – Sun, Feb 18th  This will be the first movie…

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Feb62024
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February 5, 2024 Weekly Announcements

This Week Local 20/20 Beyond Waste Group Meeting – Wed, Feb 7thThe Beyond Waste Action Group…

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Feb22024
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January 29, 2024 Weekly Announcements

This Week “Why Waldorf Works” Informational Meeting – Mon, Jan 29th *New* Sunfield Waldorf School offers an informational meeting on the…

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Jan222024
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January 22, 2024 Weekly Announcements

This Week Donate Blood in Port Townsend – Mon & Tues, Jan 22nd & 23rdIt takes…

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January 15, 2024 Weekly Announcements

This Week Donate Blood in Port Townsend – Mon & Tues, Jan 15th, 16th, 22nd, or…

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Jan122024
Climate ActionLocal 20/20 General

EV Carshare Launches in Port Townsend

In the January Local 20/20 column in the Port Townsend Leader, Cindy Jayne shares information about…

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Jan82024
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January 8, 2024 Weekly Announcements

This Week Local 20/20 Beyond Waste Group Meeting – Tues, Jan 9thThe Beyond Waste Action Group will…

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Jan22024
Climate ActionKing TidesLocal 20/20 General

King Tide – Dec 19th, 2023

The King Tide team documented a 10.65′ observed water level, with a 9.46′ predicted tide, 1′…

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Jan12024
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January 1, 2024 Weekly Announcements

    Happy New Year from Local 20/20! This Week Local 20/20 Health & Wellness Group Meeting…

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Dec232023
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December 25, 2023 Weekly Announcements

Happy Holidays from Local 20/20! This Week Jefferson Land Trust Holiday Open House – Fri, Dec…

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Dec182023
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December 18, 2023 Weekly Announcements

This Week Local 20/20 TLab Meeting – Mon, Dec 18thThe Transportation Lab is a Local 20/20…

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Dec152023
Climate ActionKing TidesLocal 20/20 General

King Tide – Dec 1, 2023

There was a higher than average predicted tide on December 1st (9.5′ predicted), that gave us…

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Dec112023
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December 11, 2023 Weekly Announcements

This Week Local 20/20 Beyond Waste Group Meeting – Tues, Dec 12thThe Beyond Waste Action Group meets the…

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Dec42023
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December 4, 2023 Weekly Announcements

This Week Local 20/20 Climate Group Meeting – Thurs, Dec 7thThe Local 20/20 Climate group’s scope includes reducing…

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Nov272023
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November 27, 2023 Weekly Announcements

This Week TLab Meeting – Mon, Nov 27 *New*The Transportation Lab is a Local 20/20 Action…

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Nov202023
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November 20, 2023 Weekly Announcements

This Week Port Townsend Marine Science Center Annual Holiday Sale – Fri-Sun, Nov 24-26 *New*It’s the…

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Nov182023
Climate ActionKing TidesLocal 20/20 General

King Tide – Nov 4, 2023

Last updated:Friday, January 19, 2024

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Nov132023
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November 13, 2023 Weekly Announcements

This Week Meaningful Movies Port Townsend Presents: “Disturbing the Peace” – Mon, Nov 13th *New*“Disturbing the…

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Nov62023
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November 6, 2023 Weekly Announcements

This Week Online Conference on Urine Diversion and Nutrient Cycling – Tues – Thurs, Nov 7th…

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Nov62023
Climate ActionLocal 20/20 GeneralLocal Food

Saving the Planet with Your Fork

In the latest Local 20/20 column in the Port Townsend/Jefferson County Leader, Eco-dietician Mary Purdy discussions…

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Oct312023
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October 30, 2023 Weekly Announcements

This Week YMCA Family Fun Night – Fri, Nov 3rd *New* Kids and families can join…

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Oct262023
Climate ActionLocal 20/20 General

Alaska Suite Multimedia Climate Concerts – Dec 1st and 2nd

Seattle-based, award-winning composer Nelda Swiggett brings her five-piece chamber jazz ensemble to Port Townsend, Sequim and…

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Oct232023
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October 23, 2023 Weekly Announcements

This Week   Sea Level Rise Around the World and Here at Home – Mon, Oct…

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Oct162023
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October 16, 2023 Weekly Announcements

This Week Local 20/20 Council Meeting – Wed, Oct 18th The monthly Local 20/20 Steering Council…

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Oct92023
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October 9, 2023 Weekly Announcements

This Week Artist in Residence Sculpture Reveal – Mon, Oct 9th You are invited! Come see…

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Oct22023
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October 2, 2023 Weekly Announcements

This Week   The Challenges and Triumphs of Marine Mammal Rescue – Wed, Oct 4thJoin Friends…

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Sep252023
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September 25, 2023 Weekly Announcements

This Week Housing Policy Deep Dive – Subsidies and Financing –  Mon, Sept 25th How is…

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Sep182023
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September 18, 2023 Weekly Announcements

This Week Ukraine Eyewitness Speaks at the Quaker’s – Tues, Sept 19th NewPeter Lumsdaine, member of…

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Sep112023
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September 11, 2023 Weekly Announcements

This Week   Local 20/20 Beyond Waste Group Meeting – Tues, Sept 12thThe Beyond Waste Action Group meets…

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Sep42023
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September 4, 2023 Weekly Announcements

This Week   River Otter Beach Walk/Talk – Wed, Sept 6thJoin Friends of Fort Flagler to…

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Aug282023
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August 28, 2023 Weekly Announcements

This Week   Housing Policy Deep Dive – Social Housing –  Mon, Aug 28thWhat is social…

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Aug212023
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August 21, 2023 Weekly Announcements

This Week   Local 20/20 Council Meeting – Wed, Aug 23rd *New*The monthly Local 20/20 Steering…

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Aug172023
Emergency PreparednessLocal 20/20 General

Community Emergency Hubs to Debut at the 8/20/23 All County Picnic

In the 8/16/23 Local 20/20 Column in the Port Townsend Leader (thank you, PT Leader!), Deb…

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Aug142023
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August 14, 2023 Weekly Announcements

This Week   Meaningful Movies Presents “Banana Land: Blood, Bullets, and Poison” – Mon, Aug 14thJoin…

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Aug142023
Emergency PreparednessLocal 20/20 General

All County Picnic Connects Neighbors with Preparedness Resources

In the August 2, 2023 Local 20/20 Column in the Port Townsend Leader (thank you, PT…

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Aug72023
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August 7, 2023 Weekly Announcements

This Week Port Townsend Indivisible Picnic – Tues, Aug 8th *New* Port Townsend Indivisible is holding…

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Jul312023
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July 31, 2023 Weekly Announcements

This Week Local 20/20 Climate Working Group Meeting – Mon, July 31st  The  Local 20/20 Climate…

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July 24, 2023 Weekly Announcements

This Week Transportation Lab Meeting – Mon, July 24thThe Transportation Lab is a Local 20/20 Action Group working…

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Jul202023
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July 17, 2023 Weekly Announcements

This Week Marine Biology Camp – July 17th-21stImmerse yourself in Marine Biology! Campers engage in exciting…

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July 10, 2023 Weekly Announcements

This Week City of Port Townsend Survey for City Residents or Those who Might Like to…

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This Week  How to Design Affordable Cohousing Communities – Airs July 3rd and July 8thJim Burke…

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June 26, 2023 Weekly Announcements

This Week Transportation Lab Meeting – Mon, June 26th The Transportation Lab is a Local 20/20…

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June 19, 2023 Weekly Announcements

This Week Bringing Tiny-Homes-on-Wheels to Port Townsend – Tues, June 20th, 27th On July 1st, Port…

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Jun122023
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June 12, 2023 Weekly Announcements

This Week Multigenerational Cohousing Community Interest Group – Tues, June 13th *New* Does living in a…

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Jun92023
Beyond WasteLocal 20/20 General

Artist in Residence and Education Program at Transfer Station

In the May 2023 Local 20/20 Column in the Port Townsend Leader, Tracy Grisman describes the…

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Jun62023
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June 5, 2023 Weekly Announcements

This Week   European Green Crab Molt Search Training – Sun, June 11 The emerging invasion…

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May292023
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May 29, 2023 Weekly Announcements

This Week Funding Your Co-op – Wed, May 31st What grants are available to co-ops? When…

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May242023
Beyond WasteLocal 20/20 General

Port Townsend StyroCyclers – Now A Local 20/20 Beyond Waste Project

In the March 2023 Local 20/20 Column in the Port Townsend Leader, Polly Lyle describes the…

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May222023
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May 22, 2023 Weekly Announcements

This Week Transportation Lab Meeting – Mon, May 22th The Transportation Lab is a Local 20/20…

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May 15, 2023 Weekly Announcements

This Week Health & Wellness Action Group meeting – Mon, May 15th  Healthcare seems to be…

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May82023
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May 8, 2023 Weekly Announcements

This Week Meaningful Movies presents InHospitable – Mon, May 8th *New* Join Meaningful Movies on Monday,…

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May12023
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May 1, 2023 Weekly Announcements

This Week Master Gardener Grants Application Deadline – Mon, May 1st The Jefferson County Master Gardeners…

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Apr242023
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April 24, 2023 Weekly Announcements

This Week   TLAB Meeting – Mon, Apr 24th *New* The Transportation Lab is a Local…

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Apr232023
Local 20/20 GeneralTransportation Lab

Moving in the Right Direction 2023 – PT Leader Column

In the latest Local 20/20 Port Townsend Leader column, David Thielk discusses the intersection between transportation,…

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Apr172023
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April 17, 2023 Weekly Announcements

This Week Home Composting Classes – in-person OR online!  – Apr 18th, 19th or 22nd Join…

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Jun32021
Climate ActionLocal 20/20 General

June 7th Climate on Tap – Taming Bigfoot Take-aways

Find out what our local Taming Bigfoot teams learned in our recent carbon footprint reduction competition.…

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May312021
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

May 31st, 2021 Weekly Announcements

Forest Bathing returns! – Thursdays thru Jun 17th *New*Forest Bathing (“Shinrin Yoku”) is a delightful form…

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May242021
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

May 24th, 2021 Weekly Announcements

COVID-19 Update – Mon, May 24th *Online* The Weekly COVID-19 update with Jefferson County Public Health Officer,…

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May172021
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

May 17th, 2021 Weekly Announcements

COVID-19 Update – Mon, May 17th and Thurs, May 20th *Updated* *Online* The Weekly COVID-19 update with…

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May152021
Local 20/20 General

Community Visioning Results

Here is Local 20/20’s latest column in the Port Townsend Leader. Thank you, PT Leader! Community…

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May102021
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

May 10th, 2021 Weekly Announcements

COVID-19 Update – Mon, May 10th *Online* The Weekly COVID-19 update with Jefferson County Public Health Officer,…

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May32021
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

May 3rd, 2021 Weekly Announcements

COVID-19 Update – Mon, May 3rd *Online* The Weekly COVID-19 update with Jefferson County Public Health Officer,…

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Apr262021
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

April 26th, 2021 Weekly Announcements

COVID-19 Update on Mon, Apr 26th *Update* The Weekly COVID-19 update with Jefferson County Public Health Officer, Dr.…

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Apr192021
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

April 19th, 2021 Weekly Announcements

COVID-19 Update on Mon, Apr 19th *Update*The Weekly COVID-19 update with Jefferson County Public Health Officer, Dr.…

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Apr122021
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

April 12th, 2021 Weekly Announcements

COVID-19 Update on Mon, Apr 12th *Update* The Weekly COVID-19 update with Jefferson County Public Health Officer, Dr.…

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Apr102021
Climate ActionLocal 20/20 General

Local 20/20 King Tide Monitoring Featured on Video

In this video, Ian Miller, Coastal Hazards Specialist, Washington Sea Grant, highlights unique findings of Local…

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Apr52021
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

April 5th, 2021 Weekly Announcements

COVID-19 Update on Mon, Apr 5th *Update* The Weekly COVID-19 update with Jefferson County Public Health Officer, Dr.…

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Apr22021
Climate ActionLocal 20/20 GeneralTransportation Lab

Weighing in on the Jefferson Transit Long Range Plan

Here is Local 20/20’s regular Resilience Review column in the Port Townsend Leader. Thank you, PT…

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Mar292021
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

March 29th, 2021 Weekly Announcements

COVID-19 Update on Mon, Mar 29th *Update* The Weekly COVID-19 update with Jefferson County Public Health Officer, Dr. Thomas…

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Mar222021
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

March 22nd, 2021 Weekly Announcements

The Community Visioning Survey Report Is Now Available – Many thanks to the 170 Jefferson County residents who…

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Mar152021
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

March 15th, 2021 Weekly Announcements

COVID-19 Update on Mon, Mar 15th *Update* The Weekly COVID-19 update with Jefferson County Public Health Officer, Dr. Thomas…

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Mar82021
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

March 8th, 2021 Weekly Announcements

Meaningful Movies Presents “Peter’s Place: A Community Spirit Village – Mon, Mar 8th  *Online*This locally produced film…

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Mar72021
Climate ActionLocal 20/20 GeneralTransportation Lab

COVID-19, Carbon and Bicycles

Here is Local 20/20’s regular Resilience Review column in the Port Townsend Leader. Thank you, PT…

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Mar12021
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

March 1st, 2021 Weekly Announcements

COVID-19 Update on Mon, Mar 1st *Update* The Weekly COVID-19 update with Jefferson County Public Health Officer, Dr. Thomas…

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Feb222021
Climate ActionEnergy ActionLocal 20/20 General

Climate and Energy Forum with Derek Kilmer on 3/10

Climate and Energy Forum Federal Climate Legislation Wednesday March 10th 5:00 – 6:00 pm Zoom Link: http://bit.ly/mar-10-forum…

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Feb222021
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

February 22nd, 2021 Weekly Announcements

COVID-19 Update on Mon, Feb 22nd *Update* The Weekly COVID-19 update with Jefferson County Public Health Officer, Dr. Thomas…

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Feb152021
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

February 15th, 2021 Weekly Announcements

COVID-19 Update on Tues, Feb 16th *Update* The Weekly COVID-19 update with Jefferson County Public Health Officer, Dr. Thomas…

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Feb82021
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

February 8th, 2021 Weekly Announcements

COVID-19 Update on Mon, Feb 8th *Update* The Weekly COVID-19 update with Jefferson County Public Health Officer, Dr. Thomas…

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Feb12021
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

February 1st, 2021 Weekly Announcements

COVID-19 Update on Mon, Feb 1st *Update* The Weekly COVID-19 update with Jefferson County Public Health Officer, Dr. Thomas…

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Jan312021
Climate ActionCOVID-19Local 20/20 General

Kalama Methanol Refinery and the Thin Green Line – Updated 3/9/21

Here is Local 20/20’s regular Resilience Review column in the Port Townsend Leader. A similar version…

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Jan262021
Climate ActionLocal 20/20 General

Climate on Tap – Feb 1 – What Does it Mean to Rejoin the Paris Climate Accord?

Now that President Biden has signed the Paris Climate Accord, what does that mean for our…

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Jan252021
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

January 25th, 2021 Weekly Announcements

COVID-19 Update on Mon, Jan 25th *Update* The Weekly COVID-19 update with Jefferson County Public Health Officer, Dr.…

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Jan202021
Local 20/20 GeneralSocial Justice

Artist Spotlight: Micah Wallace

Micah Wallace is a multimedia artist and musician, investigating culture and technology. Micah’s earlier work is…

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Jan182021
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

January 18th, 2021 Weekly Announcements

Taming Bigfoot Carbon Footprint Competition Is Back! – Last week to Sign Up! The  “Taming Bigfoot”…

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CEO of Jefferson Healthcare Supports Charity Care Efforts.

The work of the Local 2020 Health and Wellness Committee, in January of 2021 worked to…

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Jan112021
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

January 11th, 2021 Weekly Announcements

COVID-19 Update on Mon, Jan 11th *Update*The Weekly COVID-19 update with Jefferson County Public Health Officer, Dr.…

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Jan42021
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

January 4th, 2021 Weekly Announcements

COVID-19 Update on Mon, Jan 4th *Update*The Weekly COVID-19 update with Jefferson County Public Health Officer, Dr.…

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Dec282020
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

December 28th, 2020 Weekly Announcements

Give Jefferson through Thurs, Dec 31st For over 60 years, United Good Neighbors has championed local…

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Dec212020
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

December 21st, 2020 Weekly Announcements

COVID-19 Update – Mon, Dec 21th *Update*The Weekly COVID-19 update with Jefferson County Public Health Officer, Dr.…

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Dec162020
Climate ActionLocal 20/20 General

Taming Bigfoot is Back!

Here is Local 20/20’s regular Resilience Review column in the Port Townsend Leader, published 12/16/20. Thank…

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Dec142020
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

December 14th, 2020 Weekly Announcements

COVID-19 Update on Mon, Dec 14th *Update*The Weekly COVID-19 update with Jefferson County Public Health Officer, Dr.…

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Dec72020
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

December 7th, 2020 Weekly Announcements

COVID-19 Update on Mon, Dec 7th *Update*The Weekly COVID-19 update with Jefferson County Public Health Officer, Dr.…

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Dec42020
Climate ActionKing TidesLocal 20/20 General

King Tide – Nov 17, 2020

‘Tis the season of higher tides, and there was a higher-than-average predicted tide on November 17,…

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Dec42020
Climate ActionLocal 20/20 General

Climate on Tap – Dec 7 – Jeff Co GHG Inventory

This month’s topic is Update: Jefferson County Greenhouse Gas Inventory  How are we doing on reducing our…

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Nov302020
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

November 30th, 2020 Weekly Announcements

Coffee with PT City Manager John Mauro on KPTZ – Thurs, Dec 3rd  Brewocracy on KPTZ  this week from…

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Nov252020
Beyond WasteLocal 20/20 General

It Took a Townsend: A Fond Memory from 2020

Here is Local 20/20’s regular Resilience Review column in the Port Townsend Leader, published 11/25/20. Thank…

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Nov232020
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

November 23rd, 2020 Weekly Announcements

COVID-19 Update on Mon, Nov 23rd *Update*The Weekly COVID-19 update with Jefferson County Public Health Officer, Dr.…

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Nov162020
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

November 16th, 2020 Weekly Announcements

COVID-19 Update on Mon, Nov 16th*Update*The Weekly COVID-19 update with Jefferson County Public Health Officer, Dr.…

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Nov92020
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

November 9th, 2020 Weekly Announcements

COVID-19 Update on Mon, Nov 9th*Update*The Weekly COVID-19 update with Jefferson County Public Health Officer, Dr.…

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Nov22020
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

November 2nd, 2020 Weekly Announcements

COVID-19 Update on Mon, Nov 2nd *Update*The Weekly COVID-19 update with Jefferson County Public Health Officer, Dr.…

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Oct302020
Climate ActionLocal 20/20 General

On Fire

Here is Local 20/20’s regular Resilience Review column in the Port Townsend Leader, published 10/28/20. Thank…

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Oct302020
Climate ActionLocal 20/20 General

Climate on Tap – Nov 2nd – Taming Bigfoot is Back!

This month’s topic is Taming Bigfoot is back!  The hugely popular and engaging “Taming Bigfoot” community carbon…

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Oct262020
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

October 26, 2020 Weekly Announcements

COVID-19 Update on Mon, Oct 26th *Update*The Weekly COVID-19 update with Jefferson County Public Health Officer,…

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Oct192020
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

October 19, 2020 Weekly Announcements

COVID-19 Update on Mon, Oct 19th *Update*The Weekly COVID-19 update with Jefferson County Public Health Officer,…

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Oct122020
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

October 12, 2020 Weekly Announcements

COVID-19 Update on Mon, Oct 12th *Update* The Weekly COVID-19 update with Jefferson County Public Health…

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Oct62020
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

October 5, 2020 Weekly Announcements

Note: No COVID-19 Update on Mon, Oct 5th *Update*No update this week, the next one will be…

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Sep282020
Climate ActionLocal 20/20 General

Climate on Tap – Oct 5th – Al Gore’s “Truth in 10”

This month’s Climate on Tap will introduce you to “Truth in 10,” a slide presentation on…

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Sep282020
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

September 28, 2020 Weekly Announcements

Dr. Locke’s COVID-19 Update – Mon, Sept 28th *Online*The Weekly COVID-19 update with Jefferson County Public Health…

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Sep262020
Economic LocalizationLocal 20/20 General

The Community Impact of LION

The Local Investing Opportunities Network (LION) is a network of local citizens whose mission is to…

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Sep242020
Local 20/20 General

Local 20/20 Was Founded in the Transition Movement

Here is Local 20/20’s regular Resilience Review column in the Port Townsend Leader, published 9/23/20. Thank…

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Sep212020
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

September 21, 2020 Weekly Announcements

Dr. Locke’s COVID-19 Update – Mon, Sept 21st *Online*The Weekly COVID-19 update with Jefferson County Public Health…

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Sep142020
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

September 14, 2020 Weekly Announcements

(Photo is not current, just indicative of the fires that have been ongoing in the region.…

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Sep72020
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

September 7, 2020 Weekly Announcements

Climate on Tap – Mon, September 7th  *Online*This month’s topic isEN-ROADS – an interactive climate policy simulation model!  En-ROADS…

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Aug312020
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

August 31, 2020 Weekly Announcements

Dr. Locke’s COVID-19 Update – Mon, Aug 31st *Online* The Weekly COVID-19 update with Jefferson County Public…

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Aug242020
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

August 24, 2020 Weekly Announcements

Dr. Locke’s COVID-19 Update – Mon Aug 24th –  *Online*Weekly COVID-19 weekly update with Jefferson County Public Health…

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Aug222020
Social Justice

Artist Spotlight: Gail Tremblay

“I use nontraditional materials to weave traditional Onondaga and Micmac basketry forms that comment on Indigenous…

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Aug202020
Climate ActionCOVID-19Local 20/20 General

On Covid and Climate Perils

Here is Local 20/20’s regular Resilience Review column in the Port Townsend Leader, published 8/12/20. Thank…

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Aug172020
AnnouncementsClimate ActionCOVID-19

August 17, 2020 Weekly Announcements

Dr. Locke’s COVID-19 Update – Mon Aug 17th –  *Online*Weekly COVID-19 weekly update with Jefferson County Public Health Officer,…

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Aug102020
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

August 10, 2020 Weekly Announcements

Dr. Locke’s COVID-19 Update – Mon Aug 10th – 9:45 a.m. *Online*Weekly COVID-19 weekly update with Jefferson County Public…

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Aug32020
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

August 3, 2020 Weekly Announcements

Dr. Locke’s COVID-19 Update – Mon Aug 3rd – 9:45 a.m. *Online*Weekly COVID-19 weekly update with Jefferson…

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Jul282020
Climate ActionLocal 20/20 General

Climate on Tap – Aug 3rd – Envisioning the New Normal

This month’s topic is  Envisioning the “New Normal” – how will we live more sustainably as…

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Jul282020
Local 20/20 GeneralResiliency of Heart

A Helpful Approach to Communication in These Difficult Times

Here is Local 20/20’s regular Resilience Review column in the Port Townsend Leader, published 7/15/20. Thank…

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Jul272020
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

July 27, 2020 Weekly Announcements

Dr. Locke’s COVID-19 Update – Mon July 27th – 9:45 a.m. *Online*Weekly COVID-19 weekly update with Jefferson…

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Jul202020
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

July 20, 2020 Weekly Announcements

Dr. Locke’s COVID-19 Update – Mon July 20th – 9:45 a.m. *Online*Weekly COVID-19 weekly update with Jefferson…

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Jul152020
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

July 13, 2020 Weekly Announcements

See the formatted version of these here. Dr. Locke’s COVID-19 Update – Mon July 13th – 9:45…

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Jul102020
Local 20/20 GeneralResiliency of HeartSocial Justice

L2020 Social Justice Statement Follow Up by Social Justice L2020 Work Group

Since Local 20/20 posted our social justice statement, what emerged was interest amongst several Local 20/20…

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Jul62020
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

July 6, 2020 Weekly Announcements

See a nicer formatted version of these announcements here. Dr. Locke’s COVID-19 Update – Mon July 6th…

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Jun292020
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

June 29, 2020 Weekly Announcements

Local 20/20 Wants to Hear Your Vision for the Future! – Last 2 Days!  The COVID-19…

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Jun262020
Local 20/20 GeneralLocal Food

Recipes Highlight Seasonal Produce

Is it possible to get beyond boiled & buttered veggies? How much meat would you eat…

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Jun222020
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

June 22, 2020 Weekly Announcements

Local 20/20 Wants to Hear Your Vision for the Future! – Through June  The COVID-19 emergency…

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Jun172020
Local 20/20 GeneralSocial Justice

Black Lives Matter events: Street Art and Freedom March

Black, Indigenous People Of Color (BIPOC) in the Port Townsend community are hosting an event; please…

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Jun152020
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

June 15, 2020 Weekly Announcements

Local 20/20 Wants to Hear Your Vision for the Future! – Through June  The COVID-19 emergency…

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Jun102020
COVID-19Economic LocalizationLocal 20/20 General

LION extends COVID-19 Loan Program

LION, the Local Investing Opportunities Network, has established a recovery loan program for Jefferson County businesses…

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Jun82020
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

June 8, 2020 Weekly Announcements

Local 20/20 Wants to Hear Your Vision for the Future! – Through June  The COVID-19 emergency…

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Jun82020
Climate ActionLocal 20/20 GeneralSocial Justice

Local 20/20 Statement on Systemic Racial and Social Inequities

As our hearts, minds, and bodies survive and move through the Covid 19 pandemic and into…

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Jun52020
Climate ActionLocal 20/20 General

A Novel Approach to Climate Action at the State Level

Here is Local 20/20’s regular Resilience Review column in the Port Townsend Leader, published 6/3/20. Thank…

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Jun12020
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

June 1, 2020 Weekly Announcements

Local 20/20 Wants to Hear Your Vision for the Future! – Starting June 1 *New*  The…

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May292020
COVID-19Local 20/20 General

Local 20/20 Wants to Hear Your Vision for the Future!

The COVID-19 emergency has changed our daily lives and communities. Crises like these point out both…

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May252020
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

May 25, 2020 Weekly Announcements

Dr. Locke’s COVID-19 Update – Tues. May 26th – 9:45 a.m. *Online*Weekly COVID-19 weekly update with…

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May192020
Climate ActionCOVID-19Local 20/20 GeneralLocal Food

Leader Column – COVID, Climate and Local Food Resilience

Here is Local 20/20’s regular Resilience Review column in the Port Townsend Leader, published 5/13/20. Thank…

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May182020
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

May 18, 2020 Weekly Announcements

Dr. Locke’s COVID-19 Update – Mon May 18th – 9:45 a.m. *Online*Weekly COVID-19 weekly update with…

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May112020
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

May 11, 2020 Weekly Announcements

Dr. Locke’s COVID-19 Update – Mon May 11th – 9:45 a.m. *Online*Weekly COVID-19 weekly update with…

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Climate on Tap – May 4th – Live online!

“Recycling in Jefferson County – what is and is not recyclable, and why?” This session will cover…

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May42020
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

May 4, 2020 Weekly Announcements

Dr. Locke’s COVID-19 Update – Mon May 4th – 9:45 a.m. *Online*Weekly COVID-19 weekly update with…

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Apr272020
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

April 27, 2020 Weekly Announcements

Dr. Locke’s COVID-19 Update – Mon Apr 27 – 9:45 a.m. *Online*Weekly COVID-19 weekly update with…

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Apr232020
Local 20/20 GeneralResiliency of Heart

BEarth Soundscape Mix for Earth Week

In honor of this year’s 50th Earth Day, the BEARTH Soundscape art piece was collaboratively created. …

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Apr202020
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

April 20, 2020 Weekly Announcements

Dr. Locke’s COVID-19 Update – Mon Apr 20 – 9:45 a.m. *Online*Weekly COVID-19 weekly update with…

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Apr132020
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

April 13, 2020 Weekly Announcements

Zoom Drop-in Help – Apr 13 -18 – 9:30 a.m. *Online*Do you have questions about using…

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Apr62020
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

April 6, 2020 Weekly Announcements

Zoom Drop-in Help – Mon-Fri – 9:30 a.m. *New Online*Do you have questions about using Zoom…

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Mar302020
Climate ActionLocal 20/20 General

Climate on Tap – Mon. April 6th – Live! Online!!

Project Drawdown – 100 solutions to the climate crisis Time: 7:00-8:30 PM  Location: via Zoom; link…

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Mar302020
AnnouncementsCOVID-19

March 30, 2020 Weekly Announcements

Dr. Locke’s COVID-19 Update – Mon March 30th – 9:45 a.m. *Online* Weekly COVID-19 weekly update…

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Mar232020
Announcements

March 23, 2020 Weekly Announcements

Climate Prep Action Group – Local 20/20 – Mon March 23rd *Online*: Interested in learning more…

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Mar202020
Climate ActionKing TidesLocal 20/20 General

King Tide – March13, 2020

The tide waits for no man, and not even COVID can stop it! There was a…

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Mar202020
COVID-19Local 20/20 GeneralLocal Food

Resources for community food access and food security created

Jefferson County Food Access, Food Security and Local Farm Support working group issues community resources in…

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Mar192020
COVID-19Emergency PreparednessLocal 20/20 General

How neighborhoods can support the response to COVID-19

Local 20/20’s Neighborhood Preparedness Action Group (NPREP) has been working with the Jefferson County Department of…

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Mar172020
COVID-19

Give Jefferson COVID-19 Emergency Fund

The COVID-19 Emergency Fund Jefferson Community Foundation – along with partners United Good Neighbors and the…

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Mar172020
COVID-19Economic LocalizationLocal 20/20 General

LION Announces COVID-19 Emergency Loan Program

LION, the Local Investing Opportunities Network, has established a new loan program for Jefferson County businesses…

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Mar162020
Announcements

March 16, 2020 Weekly Announcements

Note: Due to the COVID-19 virus, most Local 20/20 meetings will be online. Please contact us…

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Mar162020
Announcements

March 9, 2020 Weekly Announcements

Beyond Waste Action Group – Local 20/20 -Tues March 10th *Cancelled*: The Beyond Waste Action Group meets the…

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Mar22020
Announcements

March 2, 2020 Weekly Announcements

Climate on Tap – Mon March 2nd: This month’s topic is  “Earth Day 2020: 50th Anniversary…

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Mar12020
Climate ActionLocal 20/20 General

Mar.2 – Climate on Tap

All sessions are held at Finnriver Farm & Cidery on the First Monday of the Month…

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Feb242020
Beyond WasteLocal 20/20 General

Leader Column – Feb 29th Repair Cafe

Here is Local 20/20’s regular Resilience Review column in the Port Townsend Leader, published 12/4/19. Thank…

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Feb242020
Announcements

February 24, 2020 Weekly Announcements

Climate Prep Action Group – Local 20/20 – Mon Feb 24th: Interested in learning more about…

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Feb192020
Local 20/20 General

Earth Week – April 18-26, 2020

Earth Day turns 50 this year! 1970-2020. Come celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day in…

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Feb172020
Announcements

February 17, 2020 Weekly Announcements

Climate Prep Action Group – Local 20/20 – Mon Feb 24th: Interested in learning more about…

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Feb102020
Announcements

February 10, 2020 Weekly Announcements

Beyond Waste Action Group  – Tues Feb 11th: The Beyond Waste Action Group meets the second…

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Feb92020
Climate ActionKing TidesLocal 20/20 General

King Tide – Jan 18, 2020

There was a higher than average predicted tide on January 18, 2020 (9.4′ predicted, 10.0′ observed),…

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Feb72020
Announcements

February 3, 2020 Weekly Announcements

Climate on Tap: “Recyling in Jefferson County” – Mon. Feb 3rd: This month’s topic is “Recycling…

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Jan282020
Announcements

January 27, 2020 Weekly Announcements

Climate Prep Action Group – Local 20/20 – Mon Jan 27th: Interested in learning more about…

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Jan202020
Announcements

January 20, 2020 Weekly Announcements

Climate Prep Action Group – Local 20/20 – Mon Jan 27th: Interested in learning more about…

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Jan132020
Announcements

January 13, 2020 Weekly Announcements

Beyond Waste Action Group – Tues Jan 14th: The Beyond Waste Action Group meets on the…

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Jan62020
Announcements

January 6, 2020 Weekly Announcements

New Year’s Resolutions: Ideas to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint in 2020 – Mon Jan 6th: We…

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Jan32020
Announcements

December 30, 2019 Weekly Announcements

New Year’s Resolutions: How Will You Reduce your Carbon Footprint in 2020? – Mon Jan 6th:…

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Dec232019
Announcements

December 23, 2019 Weekly Announcements

New Year’s Resolutions: How Will You Reduce your Carbon Footprint in 2020? – Mon Jan 6th:…

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Dec162019
Announcements

December 16, 2109 Weekly Announcements

Local 20/20 Steering Council Meeting – Wed Dec 18th: The monthly Local 20/20 Steering Council meeting…

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Dec102019
Announcements

December 9, 2019 Weekly Announcements

Beyond Waste Action Group – Local 20/20 – Tues,  Dec 10th: The Beyond Waste Action Group…

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Dec62019
Local 20/20 General

Leader Column – Getting Through the Holiday Season with Empathy

Here is Local 20/20’s regular Resilience Review column in the Port Townsend Leader, published 12/4/19. Thank…

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Dec52019
Climate ActionKing TidesLocal 20/20 General

King Tide – Dec 1, 2019

There was a higher than average predicted tide on December 1, 2019 (9.4′ predicted), that gave…

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Dec22019
Announcements

December 2, 2019 Weekly Announcements

The Carbon Footprint of Food – Monday December 2nd: Are you wondering how food choices add…

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Nov252019
Announcements

November 25, 2019 Weekly Announcements

The Carbon Footprint of Food – Monday December 2nd: Are you wondering how food choices add…

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Nov202019
Climate ActionLocal 20/20 General

Climate on Tap – Dec 2nd- The Carbon Footprint of Food

Monday, December 2nd – “The Carbon Footprint of Food” Are you wondering how your food choices…

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Nov182019
Announcements

November 18, 2019 Announcements

Local 20/20 Steering Council – Wed November 20th: The monthly Local 20/20 Steering Council meeting is…

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Nov112019
Announcements

November 11, 2019 Announcements

Beyond Waste Action Group – Local 20/20 – Tues November 12th: The Beyond Waste Action Group meets the second…

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Nov72019
Climate ActionKing TidesLocal 20/20 General

King Tide – Nov 1, 2019

There was a higher than average predicted tide on November 1, 2019 (9.0′ predicted), that gave…

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Nov72019
Local 20/20 General

Leader Column – Nov 10 Meet and Greet and Background

Here is Local 20/20’s regular Resilience Review column in the Port Townsend Leader, published 11/6/19. Thank…

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Nov42019
Announcements

November 4, 2019 Announcements

Climate on Tap – Mon November 4th: The session topic is “How Do You Talk Respectfully…

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Nov42019
Climate ActionLocal 20/20 General

Climate on Tap – Nov 4 – How Do You Talk Respectfully With Others About Climate Change?

If you can’t discuss what you care about with people who might disagree with you, what…

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Oct282019
Announcements

October 28, 2019 Announcements

Climate Change Preparedness Action Group – Local 20/20 – Mon October 28th: Interested in learning more…

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Oct212019
Local 20/20 General

Local 20/20 Public Meet and Greet – Nov 10 – You’re Invited!

We invite all to join us at a Local 20/20 Public Meet and Greet to learn…

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Oct212019
Announcements

October 21, 2019 Announcements

Disaster Preparedness Workshop Series – Local 20/20 – next one- Wed October 23rd: Are you prepared…

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Oct162019
Local 20/20 General

Leader Column – What Can We Do?

Here is Local 20/20’s regular column in the Port Townsend Leader, published 10/9/19. What Can We…

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Oct142019
Announcements

October 14, 2019 Announcements

Disaster Preparedness Workshop Series – Local 20/20 – next one- Wed October 16th: Are you prepared…

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Oct72019
Announcements

October 7, 2019 Announcements

Climate on Tap – Mon October 7th: The next session is called “There is no Planet B…

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Oct42019
Climate ActionLocal 20/20 General

Climate on Tap Series – 10/7 – There is No Planet M – How Millennials and GenZs Envision Their Future

Join us for the October session of the Climate On Tap series, done in collaboration with…

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Sep302019
Announcements

September 30, 2109 Announcements

Disaster Preparedness Workshop Series – Local 20/20 – next one- Wed October 2nd: Are you prepared…

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Sep232019
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September 23, 2019 Announcements

Climate Change Preparation Action Group – Local 20/20 – Mon Sept 23rd: The Local 20/20 Climate Change…

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Sep192019
Local 20/20 General

Resilience Review Column – Repairing the Earth, Repairing Ourselves

Here is Local 20/20’s Resilience Review column in the Port Townsend Leader published in the 7/31/19…

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Sep162019
Announcements

September 16, 2019 Announcements

Disaster Preparedness Workshop Series – Local 20/20 – Starts September 18th: Are you prepared for a disaster? If…

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Sep92019
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September 9, 2019 Announcements

Beyond Waste Action Group – Local 20/20 – Tues  September 10th: The Beyond Waste Action Group meets the…

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Sep22019
Announcements

September 2, 2019 Announcements

Climate on Tap – Mon September 2nd: Co-sponsored by Local 20/20 Climate Action and Jefferson County…

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Aug282019
Emergency PreparednessLocal 20/20 General

Are you Prepared for a Disaster? Emergency Prep Workshops starting in September.

(NOTE: These workshops were held in 2019. None are currently planned. I’m leaving this page as…

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Aug262019
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August 26, 2019 Announcements

Climate Preparation Action Group – Local 20/20 – Mon August 26th: Interested in learning more about how…

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Aug192019
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August 19, 2019 Announcements

Climate Preparation Action Group – Local 20/20 – Mon August 26th: Interested in learning more about how…

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Aug132019
Emergency PreparednessLocal 20/20 General

All County Picnic – August 18th

Join us this Sunday for the 7th Annual All County Picnic August 18th, 11AM-4PM, 2019 HJ Carroll…

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Aug132019
Announcements

August 12, 2019 Announcements

Beyond Waste Action Group – Local 20/20 – Tues August 13th: The Beyond Waste Action Group meets the 2nd…

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Aug52019
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August 5, 2019 Announcements

Climate on Tap – Mon August 5th: Finnriver Farm and Cidery in Chimacum is hosting a monthly…

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Jul292019
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July 29, 2019 Announcements

Climate on Tap – Mon August 5th: Finnriver Farm and Cidery in Chimacum is hosting a monthly…

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Jul222019
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July 22, 2019 Announcements

Climate Change Prep Action Group – Local 20/20 -Mon July 22nd: Interested in learning more about how…

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Jul152019
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July 15, 2019 Announcements

Steering Council – Local 20/20 – Wed July 17th: The Local 20/20 Steering Council monthly meeting is open to…

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Jul82019
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July 8, 2019 Announcements

Beyond Waste Action Group – Local 20/20 – Tues July 9th   The Beyond Waste Action Group meets the second…

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Jul32019
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July 1, 2019 Announcements

Beyond Waste Action Group – Local 20/20 – Tues July 9th: The Beyond Waste Action Group meets the second…

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Jun252019
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June 24, 2019 Announcements

Climate Preparation Action Group – Local 20/20 – Mon June 24th: Interested in learning more about how…

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Jun172019
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June 17, 2019 Announcements

Improving Neighborhood Resilience to Wildfire – Wed June 19th: Join East Jefferson Fire Rescue Chief James…

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Jun112019
Climate ActionEnergy ActionLocal 20/20 General

Resilience Review Column – Who Can You Believe About Climate Change?

Here is Local 20/20’s latest Resilience Review column in the Port Townsend Leader published in the…

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Jun112019
Announcements

June 10, 2019 Announcements

Beyond Waste Potluck – Local 20/20 Tues June 11th: Please join Local 20/20’s Beyond Waste Action Group for…

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Jun112019
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June 3, 2019 Announcements

Climate on Tap – Create a Climate for Change! – Mon June 3rd:  Finnriver Farm and…

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May282019
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May 27, 2019 Announcements

Climate on Tap – Create a Climate for Change! – Mon June 3rd: Finnriver Farm and…

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May202019
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May 20, 2019 Announcements

Introduction to Biochar Production & Use – Mon May 20th: The potential of biochar to heal…

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May132019
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May 13, 2019 Announcements

Meaningful Movies: “How to Let Go of the World” – Mon May 13th *New*” In How to…

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Resilience Review Column – Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety – Lower Carbon Emissions

Here is Local 20/20’s latest Resilience Review column in the Port Townsend  Leader published in the 5/9/19…

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May72019
Announcements

May 6, 2019 Announcements

Climate Outreach Action Group – Thurs May 9th: Want to help educate the community on what…

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Apr292019
Announcements

April 29, 2019 Announcements

Global Earth Repair Conference –  May 3rd – May 6th (see full announcements for more related events)…

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Climate Change Town Hall # 2 is Saturday, May 11 at 10:30am

We are excited to announce Climate Change Town Hall # 2 on Saturday, May 11.  Please…

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Apr222019
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April 22, 2019 Announcements

Celebrate Earth Day Locally! Park the car, ride the bike, take a hike, have some fun. (photo…

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Apr152019
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April 15, 2019 Announcements

Climate on Tap – Create a Climate for Change! – Mon April 22nd: Finnriver Farm and…

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Apr152019
Announcements

April 8, 2019 Announcements

Photo is herring roe on eelgrass  discovered recently in Discovery Bay. (photo: J. Taylor) Beyond Waste…

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Apr132019
Transportation Lab

Community commits to action at April 13th Climate Change Town Hall

Over fifty people gathered for the Transportation Lab’s Climate Change Town Hall #1 on Saturday, April…

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Apr42019
Climate ActionLocal 20/20 GeneralLocal Food

Resilience Review Column – Global Earth Repair Comes to Port Townsend

Here is Local 20/20’s latest Resilience Review column in the Port Townsend Leader by Michael Pilarski.…

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Apr12019
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April 1, 2019 Announcements

  What can YOU do to help address climate change? Join the Drawdown Ecochallenge!  April 3rd…

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Mar252019
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March 25, 2019 Announcements

Local 20/20 salutes and supports our students in their Climate Action! See the full story at…

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Mar182019
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March 18, 2019 Announcements

Transportation Lab – Local 20/20 – Tues March 19th *New*: Local 20/20’s T-Lab is working on…

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Mar102019
Announcements

March 11, 2019 Announcements

Beyond Waste Action Group – Local 20/20 – Tues March 12, 7pm-8:30pm *New*: The Beyond Waste Action Group meets…

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Mar52019
Climate ActionKing TidesLocal 20/20 General

King Tide – Feb 23, 2019

There was a higher than average predicted tide on February 23rd (9.2′ predicted), that gave us…

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Mar42019
Announcements

March 4, 2019 Announcements

Local Initiatives Action Group – Local 20/20 – Mon March 4th: Local Initiatives Action Group will…

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Mar32019
Climate ActionLocal 20/20 General

Wondering What You can do to help Address Climate Change? Join the Drawdown Ecochallenge NOW!

Sign up now to participate in the internationally recognized Drawdown Ecochallenge, which runs from April 3-24!  The Drawdown EcoChallenge…

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Feb282019
Announcements

Feb 25, 2019 Announcements

Climate Change Prep Action Group – Local 20/20- Mon February 25th *New* Interested in learning more…

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Feb282019
Local 20/20 GeneralResiliency of Heart

Chester Square Mural Installation Celebration

Saturday, March 9th, 3 – 4:30pm Come celebrate history at the Uptown Courtyard!  A mixed-media mural will…

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Feb242019
Local 20/20 General

Resilience Review Column – Communication: Keeping our Community Strong

Here is Local 20/20’s latest Resilience Review column in the Port Townsend Leader by Suzanne Jones…

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Feb202019
Announcements

Feb 18, 2019 Announcements

Transportation Lab – Local 20/20 – Tues February 19th: Local 20/20’s T-Lab is working on local…

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Feb152019
Announcements

Feb 11, 2019 Announcements

Beyond Waste Action Group – Local 20/20 – Tues February 12th: The Beyond Waste Action Group…

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Feb52019
Announcements

Feb 4, 2019 Announcements

Oyster Farming: A Farming Film Festival Movie – Mon February 4th: Two films will highlight the…

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Feb32019
Climate ActionEnergy ActionLocal 20/20 General

Resilience Review Column – Climate Emergency: Call to Action

Here is Local 20/20’s latest Resilience Review column in the Port Townsend  Leader (thank you, PT Leader!). It…

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Dec292018
Local 20/20 GeneralLocal Food

Resilience Review Column – More than Six Tons of Fruit Given Away

Here is Local 20/20’s latest Resilience Review column in the Port Townsend  Leader (thank you, PT Leader!). It…

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Dec272018
Climate ActionKing TidesLocal 20/20 General

King Tide – Dec 26, 2018

‘Tis the season for king tides. Here is the latest one, from December 26th. Not quite…

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Dec262018
Climate ActionKing TidesLocal 20/20 General

King Tide – Dec 20, 2018

The combination of high winds, low pressure and a high tide created quite the king tide…

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Dec32018
Climate ActionKing TidesLocal 20/20 General

King Tide – Nov 26, 2018

Port Townsend experienced a higher than usual tide, or King Tide, on November 26. King Tides …

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Nov162018
Climate ActionLocal 20/20 General

Resilience Review Column – Time to Prepare for a Changing Winter Climate

Here is Local 20/20’s latest Resilience Review column in the Port Townsend  Leader (thank you, PT Leader!). It…

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Oct232018
Climate ActionEnergy ActionLocal 20/20 General

New IPCC Report on Climate Change at 1.5’C and You

You have probably seen the news on the new report from the International Panel on Climate…

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Resilience Review Column – Smoky Summers, Smoky Winters

Here is Local 20/20’s latest Resilience Review column in the Port Townsend  Leader (thank you, PT Leader!). It…

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Sept 15 – Dana Lyons at Port Townsend Salish Sea Event

A free concert featuring singer/songwriter and guitarist Dana Lyons will be part of the Salish Sea…

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Resilience Review Column – Empowering Ourselves

Here is Local  20/20’s August Column in the Port Townsend  Leader (thank you, PT Leader!). It is copied…

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Resilience Review Column – The Future Starts Now Within Communities

Here is Local  20/20’s July Column in the Port Townsend  Leader (thank you, PT Leader!), titled Resilience Review. …

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Resilience Review Column – Finding Common Ground

Here is Local  20/20s’ June Column in the Port Townsend  Leader (Thank you, PT Leader!), titled Resilience Review. …

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All County Picnic August 19, 2018

Mark your calendars for the 6th annual All County Picnic held this year on August 19th…

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Resilience Review Column – This Encouragement has Implications for our Community

Here is Local 20/20’s Resilience Review column in The Port Townsend Leader for May 2018. (Thank you,…

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Resilience Review Column – Public Transit is Not Dull or Boring

Here is Local  20/20s’ April Column in the Port Townsend  Leader (Thank you, PT Leader!), titled Resilience Review. …

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Mar152018
Climate ActionEnergy ActionLocal 20/20 General

Resilience Review Column – Take a Bite Out of Your Electricity Bill

Here is Local  20/20s’ March Column in the Port Townsend  Leader (Thank you, PT Leader!), titled Resilience Review. …

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Mar42018
Climate ActionLocal 20/20 General

Resilience Review Column – Taming Bigfoot is Loose!

Here is Local  20/20s’ February Column in the Port Townsend  Leader (Thank you, PT Leader!), titled…

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Feb82018
Climate Action

Letter from American Meteorological Society Regarding Climate Change

The American Meteorological Society wrote a letter recently to the President that is a nice succinct…

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Resilience Review Column – Food-related book, movies on the menu

Here is Local  20/20s’ January Column in the Port Townsend  Leader (Thank you, PT Leader!), titled…

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Jan92018
Local 20/20 GeneralLocal Food

Farming Film Festival 2018

Learn about solutions to world hunger, land degradation and climate change at the North Olympic Peninsula…

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Dec152017
Local 20/20 General

Resilience Review Column – The Power of Telling a Story

Here is Local 20/20’s December column in the Port Townsend Leader  titled “Resilience Review”. (Thank you,…

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Resilience Review Column – Spread the Word: Get Everyone Insured!

Here is Local 20/20’s November column in the Port Townsend Leader (go to page 9 of…

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Resilience Review Column – Happiness is a Community Resilience Conference

Here is Local 20/20’s October column in the Port Townsend Leader titled “Resilience Review”. (Thank you,…

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Resilience Review Column – Public Buses: An Unfulfilled Potential

Here is Local 20/20’s September column in the Port Townsend Leader titled “Resilience Review”. (Thank you,…

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Aug292017
Climate ActionLocal 20/20 General

Resilience Review Column – King Tides or Crystal Ball?

Local 20/20 has a monthly column in the Port Townsend Leader titled “Resilience Review”. (Thank you,…

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Aug82017
Local 20/20 General Jefferson County All County Picnic

Resilience Review Column – Emergency Preparedness and All County Picnic on 8/20

Did you know Local 20/20 has a monthly column in the Port Townsend Leader? (Thank you,…

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Jun52017
Climate ActionLocal 20/20 General

Local 20/20’s Comments on Withdrawal from Paris Climate Accord

The Peninsula Daily News kindly asked Local 20/20 what our comments were regarding the President’s decision…

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Apr272017
Transportation Lab

May 1 – May Day Bike Festival

Gather at the Cotton Building to support bicycling and walking! Kick-off the start of Bike Month…

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Apr182017
Climate ActionLocal 20/20 General

People’s Climate March – April 29

Come join others from across the Olympic Peninsula to take to the streets for a safe…

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Apr172017
Local 20/20 General

Tomorrow (the film) — at the Rose 4/28-5/4

Here, finally, is some good news about what is going RIGHT with the world! TOMORROW is…

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Apr172017
Climate ActionLocal 20/20 General

April 22: Celebrate Science and Earth Day (and Bigfoot?!) in Jefferson County

Come join us as we Celebrate Science and Earth Day (and Bigfoot?!) in Jefferson County! We…

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Energy Lunch: First Local Green Fuel Use Can Be in New Low-Cost 26 kW Gensets

Thursday March 16th, 2017, 12:30 PM at Port Townsend Yacht Club in the Boat Haven, 2503…

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Mar92017
Climate ActionLocal 20/20 General

Reaching Blue Film Showing – March 17

REACHING BLUE, a film about Climate Change in the Salish Sea, will be shown on Friday…

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Carsharing in Jefferson County using District EVs – A Local Energy Opportunity

Thursday, February 16th, 2017 from 12 PM  – 2 PM Port Townsend Yacht Club in the…

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Energy Lunch: “Assessing Local Energy Values: The Bainbridge Public Power Campaign”

Key Speakers this month: Jane Lindley & Steve Johnson from Bainbridge Island’s Island Power Location: The…

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PERSPECTIVE: What Can We Control? All Things Local

Here is a Perspective Piece from the Port Townsend Leader that Larry Dennison and Cindy Jayne…

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Benefits of Public Power from Local Transportation Electrification

JJ McCoy,Senior Policy Associate, NW Energy Coalition, Seattle WA Thursday December 15th at 12:30 PM, Port…

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Nov172016
Climate ActionLocal 20/20 General

Climate Change Class – An Overview from Planet to Port Townsend – Starts Dec 3rd

Climate change mitigation (reducing greenhouse gases) and adaptation (preparing for climate impacts) are some of the…

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Nov112016
Climate ActionLocal 20/20 General

King Tide Viewing Party Nov 18th Port Townsend

  Each winter, king tides—the highest tides of the year—offer a spectacular shoreside show and a…

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November 17th, 2016, Continued Solarization of Jefferson County: How WA-made Itek Can Help”

Jesse Wear, Regional Sales Manager, Itek Energy, Bellingham, WA   Thursday, November 17th at 12:30 PM,…

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October 20th, 2016: Bonneville Environmental Foundation “Developing Community-Based Renewable Energy in Jefferson County”

Thursday October 20th at 12:30, Port Townsend Yacht Club, 2503 Washington Ave, Port Townsend. Dick Wanderscheid,…

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September 15, 2016: Road Map to 100% Renewable Energy in Jefferson County

Thursday, Sept 15th at 12:30 PM,  Port Townsend Yacht Club, 2503 Washington Ave, Port Townsend WA…

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August 18th, 2016: Public Power Operations in Jefferson County: A Special Forum

Thursday, August 18th at 12:30 PM Port Townsend Yacht Club, 2503 Washington Street, Port Townsend Rather…

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Jul312016
Local 20/20 General

X Prize $2000

  Local 20/20 is proud to be sponsoring X PRIZE $2000, a competition between teams of…

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Jun132016
Climate ActionLocal 20/20 General

Time to Choose – Extended June 24 – 30th!

Due to the very large turnout for the screening of TIME TO CHOOSE last week, The Rose Theatre…

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May162016
Climate Action

Global Temperature Increase Graphic

Check out this interesting graphical way of displaying temperature changes since 1850: https://twitter.com/ed_hawkins/status/729753441459945474   Spiralling global…

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May162016
Other Action Groups

Sonic Sea Documentary – May 23

Come see Sonic Sea, an award winning film on how ocean noise from vessel traffic, Navy…

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April 27 Presentation on More Affordable Dental Care Options

Access to preventive care, including preventive dental cleanings, was identified as one of the 4 major health…

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Apr82016
Climate Action

Tues April 19 – Highlights and Inspirations from the Paris Climate Conference

In celebration of Earth Week, the Port Townsend / Jefferson County Climate Action Committee will hold…

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Feb72016
Climate Action

March 2016 Community Read – A Month of Climate Change-Focused Events

The Port Townsend Library has selected Naomi Klein’s This Changes Everything for 2016’s Community Read, and…

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Rural Energy Grant Workshop Feb 17th

Your local business, farm or ranch may be eligible for grant funding for a renewable energy…

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Jan 31 – Climate Change & the Plant-Based Diet – Howard Lyman

Author, environmentalist, former cattle rancher, and co-defendant with Oprah Winfrey on the Amarillo Texas beef trial,…

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Nov282015
Climate Action

Climate Rally in PT 11/29 / Climate Documentary 11/30

Two *Hot* Climate Opportunities – a rally on Sunday in PT and a new free Time…

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November 19, 2015: Eric Moe – District Heating: Developing Thermal Energy Systems in Jefferson County

District Heating: Developing Thermal Energy Systems in Jefferson County Speaker: Eric Moe, Senior Developer, University Mechanical…

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Nov92015
Climate ActionLocal 20/20 General

Taming Bigfoot Carbon Footprint Competition – Join Now!

Taming Bigfoot is a team challenge that makes it fun to reduce your carbon footprint –…

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Oct 27&29, Nov 11- Preparing for Climate Change in the North Olympic Peninsula

The “Climate Change Preparedness Plan for the North Olympic Peninsula” recently issued by the North Olympic…

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October 22, 2015: Dave Sjoding – Local Energy Plans: Electricity, Heat, Transport, Food & Water

Local Energy Plans: Electricity, Heat, Transport, Food & Water Speaker: Dave Sjoding, CHP/Renewable Energy Specialist, WSU…

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September 17: Kevin Mass – Local Energy Project Development & Financing

Understanding Local Energy Project Development & Financing Speaker: Kevin Maas, Owner, Glacier Energy, Inc. Thursday, September…

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Aug72015
Energy Lunch Program Archive

August 20, 2015: Günter Mögele – The Energiewende Message From Germany: Local Prosperity

Lessons from Germany: Leveraging Energiewende for Local Prosperity Speaker: Günter Mögele, Deputy Mayor, Wildpoldsried, Germany Thursday,…

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Jul132015
Climate Action

July 14 Drought Forum for Jefferson County

We had a great turnout at the event. Here are the slides from the presentations. The…

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July 16, 2015: Brian Young: “Developing the Energy Sector of the Jefferson Co. Economy”

“Developing the Energy Sector of the Jefferson County Economy” Brian Young, Governor’s Clean Technology Sector Lead…

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June 18, 2015: Alex Wilken, Seattle Boat Works: “Developing Electric Propulsion Systems for Jefferson County Boats”

“Developing Electric Propulsion Systems for Jefferson County Boats” Alex Wilken, Family Owner, Seattle Boat Works, LLC,…

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May292015
Climate Action

International Transition Town Trainer Coming to Port Townsend June 16-20, 2015

Tina Clarke is an internationally known Transition Town trainer a Certified Transition Town Trainer with the global…

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May 21, 2015. Dan O’Shea, Sales Director, NW North America, ChargePoint, Inc. “Electric Vehicle Charging Station Options for Jefferson County”

“Electric Vehicle Charging Station Options for Jefferson County” Dan O’Shea, Sales Director, NW North America, ChargePoint,…

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April 21, 2015 Dr. Jacob Leachman: A Hydrogen Economy for Washington State – and for Jefferson County

Tuesday, April 21st at 12:30 PM • Port Townsend Community Center On April 21st, the Jefferson…

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May 1 Event – Kathleen Dean Moore “Broken Clouds: Finding Clarity and Moral Courage in a Time of Climatic Change”

Kathleen Dean Moore, a philosopher, nature writer, and public speaker, will give a talk titled “Broken…

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The Jefferson Co Grain and Bean Project, April 3rd, 6.30-8.30 pm

This evening program at the Chimacum Grange will reinvigorate the local conversation about growing grains and…

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March 17, 2015: Tonia Buell, ” The Status of Local Electric Vehicle Development Activity Across WA. State”

   “Status of Local EV Development Activity Across Washington State” Tonia Buell, Interim Director of Public/Private…

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February 17, 2015: Daryl Williams of Tulalip Tribes, Director of Qualco Energy, Monroe WA

Keys to Successful Biodigester Operations in Snohomish County” The Key Speaker for February directs the operations…

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Feb 7th Event – Climate Change and Reasons for Hope

Update: see the list of organizations participating here! Climate Change news can be overwhelming, every week…

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Tuesday, January 20th- Phil Lusk, Deputy Director of Power & Telecommunications in the Dept. of Public Works of the City of Port Angeles

The Key Speaker for January’s Energy Lunch Program of Jefferson County is Phil Lusk who is…

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Dec212014
Climate ActionLocal 20/20 General

Climate Migration?

The Pacific Northwest will soon become a “climate refuge” according to an article penned by Cliff…

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Dec72014
Other Action Groups

Cargo Container Home

Take a tour through this amazing off-grid Tiny House made from a 20 foot cargo container……

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December 16th, 2014: Senator Bob Hasegawa, Washington State Legislature, Olympia WA

Tuesday, December 16th at 12:30 PM • Port Townsend Community Center: In December, Energy Lunch attendees…

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November 18, 2014: Dr. James Conca, Senior Scientist, UFA Ventures

The Key Speaker for the Energy Lunch Program in November was Dr. James Conca, Senior Scientist at…

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Clark County Experience with Food System Council

This is a You Tube video of a recent meeting held at the Chimacum Grange, Wednesday,…

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Nov Events: Home Energy Audit Workshop and Climate Change and Antarctica Talk

November 8th and November 14th are the dates for two exciting local climate action events in…

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Applicants Sought for a Local Food Council

WSU and Citizens for Local Food are collaborating to launch a new Local Food Council for…

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Community Forum on Ocean Health/Acidification – Oct 7th 6:30 PM

There is a talk on ocean health on October 7th, including ocean acidification. Speakers are Dr.…

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Learn about Local Food System Council

Wednesday, October 01, 2014, 06:00pm – 08:00pm Come hear about Clark County’s 7 year experience with a Local Food…

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People’s Climate Marches in Port Townsend, Sequim and Port Angeles

Come join in the People’s Climate March in Port Townsend on Sunday, September 21, 3:00 –…

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Energy Lunch September 16, 2014

Tues., September 16, 2014, 12:30-1:30 PM:  Ryan Dicks, the Sustainability Manager for Pierce County, will be the…

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Aug182014
Emergency Preparedness

All County Picnic – Help spread the word!

The 2014 All County Picnic is not to be missed!  Please help us spread the word. …

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Energy Lunch August 19, 2014

Tues., August 19, 2014, 12:30-1:30 p.m.: Mark Miller, an account executive at the Bonneville Power Administration,…

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Jul222014
Other Action Groups

Useful Links?

I would love some suggestions for useful and interesting outside links that relate to the Action…

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Jul192014
Local 20/20 General

All-New Website!

Local 20/20 has a brand new website! The new site has been produced using the WordPress platform,…

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Volunteers Needed to Havest Food Bank Gardens

There are now 3 food bank gardens in PT and help is needed on Wednesday morning…

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Climate Change Lobbying Workshop

June 29 (Sunday), 2:30 to 5:00 PM, Elwha Klallam Heritage Center, 401 East First Street, Port…

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Energy Lunch July 15, 2014

Tues., July 15, 2014, 12:30-1:30 p.m.:  Dahr Jamail, a staff reporter for Truthout and a former producer and journalist…

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Energy Lunch May 20, 2014

May 20, 2014: Clallam Transit System’s General Manager Wendy Clark-Getzin, PE, and Maintenance Manager Kevin Gallacci discuss…

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Jun52014
Emergency Preparedness

The Dynamics of Disaster

Author Susan W. Kieffer speaks on the Dynamics of Disaster on Sunday, June 8 at 3:00…

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Jun42014
Emergency Preparedness

All County Picnic

Be sure to mark your calendar for this year’s All County Picnic! Sunday, August 17 11:00…

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May32014
Local Food

Free Food Film Series

Twelve inspiring movies will be shown January 22 – March 17 at a variety of venues.…

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