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May 2nd, 2022 Weekly Announcements
This Week Community Healthcare Access Meeting – Mon, May 2nd *New* *Online* Local 20/20’s Citizens Healthcare…
April 25th, 2022 Weekly Announcements
This Week TLAB Meeting – Mon, Apr 25th The Transportation Lab is a Local 20/20 Action Group…
Exploring the Kingston Express Service from Port Townsend to Seattle
Below is the latest Local 20/20 column in the Port Townsend Leader. Thank you, PT Leader!…
April 18th, 2022 Weekly Announcements
This Week The Groundwork Project – Earth Day Week Activities Mon Apr 18th – Sat Apr…
April 11th, 2022 Weekly Announcements
This Week Jefferson County Recycling changes presentation – Mon, Apr 11th Starting June 1, 2022, bottles…
April 4th, 2022 Weekly Announcements
This Week Climate on Tap – “What is the carbon footprint of recycling?” – – Wed, Apr 6th How…
March 28th, 2022 Weekly Announcements
This Week TLAB Meeting – Mon, Mar 28th *New* The Transportation Lab is a Local 20/20…
Car Free Day – June 1st
A variety of organizations across Jefferson County are partnering together to organize a Car Free Day…
What is the Carbon Footprint of Recycling – 4/6 Climate on Tap
How green are we when we recycle? Why is Jefferson County different than most in Washington?…
March 21st, 2022 Weekly Announcements
This Week Happy Spring from Local 20/20! Spring Plant and Tree Sale – Sat, Mar 26th *Updated*…
A Better Transportation Future … Today?
Here is Local 20/20’s latest column in the Port Townsend Leader, thank you PT Leader. By…
Fixing Generic Drugs With Voluntary Privatized Regulation – Milken Review
Excellent article by local author Larry Fisher. But for the generic drugs you take, you have…
Citizens Healthcare Access March Meeting – Wed. April 13th, 2022
Citizens Healthcare Access April Meeting Wed. April 13th, 2022. Noon-1:30 The group is a long running…
Lawmakers OK planning funds for mental crisis center
This is a much needed facility to be on Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe’s Healing Campus. Thanks to…
March 14th, 2022 Weekly Announcements
This Week Meaningful Movies: Since I Been Down – Mon, Mar 14th *Online* Since I Been Down spotlights…
2022 Legislative Outcomes in Healthcare
Thanks to the Indivisible newsletter called Saving Secular Healthcare. 1. 2022 Legislative Session: Actions and UpdateSeveral…
Report on local secular healthcare to PTIndivisible by Dr. Kees Kolff.
3/8/22 by Jefferson County Hospital District Commissioner Dr. Kees Kolff, with major input from CEO Mike…
Group asks Rep. Kilmer to stop taking donations from healthcare PACs
A petition is being circulated to get Representative Kilmer to stop taking donations from corporate healthcare…
March 7th, 2022 Weekly Announcements
This Week Community Healthcare Access Monthly Meeting – Wed, Mar 9th *Online* The CHA Group is a long…
Nurse Staffing Bill (HB1868) Dies in Committee
Perspective: This is could be portrayed as the Democrats not delivering for the nurses union. Could…
Doula Bill passes Senate
A huge win to create a new health profession called “Doula”. It’s long overdue. From the…
Meet Our Local Farmers – Meghan Mix of Hopscotch Farms and Cannery
Meghan grows a lot of vegetables and also preserves a number of foods. Click…
February 28, 2022 Weekly Announcements
This Week Marine Science Center Flagship Landing Building Phase 1 celebration and preview – Wed, Mar 2nd…
Healthcare Legislative Update Feb 27
Activity Updates1. 2022 Legislative Session: The schedule for this short session is extremely tight and there are…
Abandoned in the ER: Seattle Times
Shocking story of how foster children are being abandoned in ER rooms in the Seattle area.…
33 days without sunlight: Why hundreds of Washington kids are living in windowless emergency rooms -Seattle Times
Part of a Times series on mental health. https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/mental-health/33-days-without-sunlight-why-hundreds-of-washington-kids-in-mental-health-crisis-are-living-inside-windowless-emergency-departments/ Last updated:Sunday, February 27, 2022
February 21st, 2022 Weekly Announcements
This WeekJefferson Transit’s Kingston Express Launches – Tues, Feb 22nd *New*Jefferson Transit is launching a pilot that connects…
February 14th, 2022 Weekly Announcements
This Week Meaningful Movies. Mission: Joy! Finding Happiness in Troubled Times – Mon, Feb 14th *New* *Online*…
Showing Our Love for Our Community
Here is Local 20/20’s latest column in the Port Townsend Leader, just in time for Valentine’s…
February 7th, 2022 Weekly Announcements
This Week Indivisible Port Townsend meeting – Tues, Feb 8th *New* *Online* Need a cure for midterm election…
January 31st, 2022 Weekly Announcements
This Week Yard and Garden Lecture Series, #5: “Growing Community Food System Resilience for Uncertain Times”…
January 24th, 2022 Weekly Announcements
This Week Sea Lions of Salish Sea Virtual Program – Wed, Jan 26th *Online* Friends of Fort…
January 17th, 2022 Weekly Announcements
This Week Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! Check out local service opportunities below. Martin…
January 10th, 2022 Weekly Announcements
This Week Meaningful Movies offer an online screening of Mission: JOY, featuring Archbishop Desmond Tutu…
January 3, 2022 Weekly Announcements
This Week *CANCELLED* Climate on Tap: “Start the New Year off right with ideas and solutions to…
December 27, 2021 Weekly Announcements
This Week No events submissions for this week. Happy holidays! Upcoming Events Climate on Tap:…
Quimper Community Harvest Wraps Up the 2021 Gleaning Season
Here is Local 20/20’s latest column in the Port Townsend Leader that summarizes the amazing work…
December 20, 2021 Weekly Announcements
This WeekNo events submissions for this week. Happy holidays! Upcoming Events Climate on Tap: “What Can We…
December 13, 2021 Weekly Announcements
This Week Local 20/20 Council Meeting – Wed, Dec 15th *Online* The monthly Local 20/20 Steering Council…
December 6, 2021 Weekly Announcements
This Week Olympic Peninsula Mindfulness Virtual Book Club – Mon, Dec. 6th *Online* Their November book was…
Winter Recipes Made from Local Foods
The local Farmer’s Markets are closed for a few months, but we can still use food…
November 29, 2021 Weekly Announcements
This Week Olympic Peninsula Mindfulness Virtual Book Club – Mon, Nov 29th & Dec. 6th *Online* Their…
November 22, 2021 Weekly Announcements
This Week No events listed this week. Happy Thanksgiving, all! Upcoming Events Olympic Peninsula Mindfulness…
Recycling, Upcycling and Sharing for a Local Holiday Season
Here is Local 20/20’s latest column in the Port Townsend Leader 11/17/21 edition about ideas on…
November 15, 2021 Weekly Announcements
This Week Local 20/20 Council Meeting – Wed, Nov 17th *Online* The monthly Local 20/20 Steering Council…
November 8, 2021 Weekly Announcements
This Week Meaningful Movies:”Youth v Gov” – Mon, Nov 8th *New* *Online* YOUTH v GOV…
King Tide – Oct 25, 2021
The Local 20/20 King Tide team documented the tides and water levels on 10/25/21. The event…
November 1, 2021 Weekly Announcements
This Week Climate on Tap: “Project Drawdown – 100 Solutions to the Global Climate Crisis” –…
New Electric Vehicle Web Tools Featured in Leader Column
Here is Local 20/20’s latest column in the 10/27/21 Port Townsend Leader. Thank you PT Leader!…
October 25, 2021 Weekly Announcements
This Week Community Wellness Project Dinner and a Movie Fundraiser – Thurs, Oct 28. Purchase tickets…
October 18, 2021 Weekly Announcements
This Week This Week Meaningful Movies: “Community First, A Home for the Homeless” – Mon, Oct 18 *Online*Community…
October 11, 2021 Weekly Announcements
This Week People’s Ecochallenge – Oct 6 – 27th. LAST DAY TO JOIN IS TODAY, Oct 11. *Online*…
Local 20/20 Leader Column – Takeaways from Recent IPCC Report
Here is Local 20/20’s latest column in the Port Townsend Leader. Thank you PT Leader! Key…
October 4, 2021 Weekly Announcements
This Week People’s Ecochallenge – Oct 6 – 27th. Join NOW. *New* *Online* Ecochallenge.org is announcing…
September 27, 2021 Weekly Announcements
This Week The Regenerative Communities 2021 Summit – Fri, Sept 24th – Sun, Oct 10th *Online*Offered by Transition US on…
September 20, 2021 Weekly Announcements
This Week City Council to be Briefed on Greenhouse Gas Reduction Opportunities – Mon, Sept 20th…
September 13, 2021 Weekly Announcements
This Week Local 20/20 Transportation Lab Meeting – Mon, Sept 13th *Online* The Local 20/20 Transportation Lab meeting…
October 6th Climate on Tap – Key Takeaways from the Recent IPCC Climate Report
The IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) recently published their 6th report on climate change. Thousands…
September 6, 2021 Weekly Announcements
This Week The Wonderful World of Dahlias – Thurs, Sept 9th *Online* Ron and Kathy Ryan moved…
KPTZ presents Envisioning an Antiracist Community in Port Townsend
KPTZ PRESENTS Envisioning an Antiracist Community in Port Townsend6-7:30PM Wednesday September 1stLIVE ON KPTZ Please join for…
August 30, 2021 Weekly Announcements
This Week September is Eat Local Month – Sept 1 – Sept 30 Eat Local…
Local 20/20 Leader Column – Eating Local!
Here is Local 20/20’s latest column in the Port Townsend Leader. Thank you PT Leader! To…
August 23, 2021 Weekly Announcements
This Week New interactive orca exhibit at PTMSC – Sat, Aug. 28th *New* As of last…
August 16, 2021 Weekly Announcements
This Week Local 20/20 Council Meeting – Wed, Aug 18th *Online* The monthly Local 20/20 Steering…
August 9, 2021 Weekly Announcements
This Week Eat Local! Campaign Week Two – Sun, Aug 8th – Sat, Aug 14th Local…
August 2, 2021 Weekly Announcements
This Week Eat Local! Campaign Week Two – Sun, Aug 8th – Sat, Aug 14th*Special Announcement!*Local…
July 26, 2021 Weekly Announcements
This Week Rain garden workday in Port Townsend – Wed, Jul 28th *New* The Jefferson County…
Neighborhood Picnics Cultivate Preparedness Through Play
Here is Local 20/20’s latest column in the Port Townsend Leader. Thank you PT Leader!…
July 19th, 2021 Weekly Announcements
This Week Local 20/20 Council Meeting – Wed, Jul 21st *Online* The monthly Local 20/20 Steering…
July 12th, 2021 Weekly Announcements
This Week Meaningful Movies Presents 2040 – Mon, Jul 12th *Online* *New* Please join Meaningful Movies…
Eat Local! Campaign Continues Online through Fall and Winter
Continue to join us online for the Eat Local! Campaign. For details, links to resources, farm-finder…
July 5th, 2021 Weekly Announcements
This Week Local 20/20 Climate Action Outreach Meeting – Thurs, Jul 8th *Online* *New* Want to…
All County “Picnic in Place” returns in August
Here is Local 20/20’s latest column in the Port Townsend Leader. Thank you, PT…
June 28th, 2021 Weekly Announcements
This Week Master Gardeners Available via Zoom – Mon, Jun 28th *New* Have a question about…
June 21st, 2021 Weekly Announcements
Discovering the Forest Virtual Learning Sessions – Fri, Jun 25th *Online*As part of its Discovering the Forest…
June 14th, 2021 Weekly Announcements
COVID-19 Update – Mon, Jun 7 *Online* The Weekly COVID-19 update with Jefferson County Public Health Officer,…
June 7th, 2021 Weekly Announcements
COVID-19 Update – Mon, Jun 7 *Online* The Weekly COVID-19 update with Jefferson County Public Health Officer,…
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.…
May 31st, 2021 Weekly Announcements
Forest Bathing returns! – Thursdays thru Jun 17th *New*Forest Bathing (“Shinrin Yoku”) is a delightful form…
May 24th, 2021 Weekly Announcements
COVID-19 Update – Mon, May 24th *Online* The Weekly COVID-19 update with Jefferson County Public Health Officer,…
May 17th, 2021 Weekly Announcements
COVID-19 Update – Mon, May 17th and Thurs, May 20th *Updated* *Online* The Weekly COVID-19 update with…
Community Visioning Results
Here is Local 20/20’s latest column in the Port Townsend Leader. Thank you, PT Leader! Community…
May 10th, 2021 Weekly Announcements
COVID-19 Update – Mon, May 10th *Online* The Weekly COVID-19 update with Jefferson County Public Health Officer,…
May 3rd, 2021 Weekly Announcements
COVID-19 Update – Mon, May 3rd *Online* The Weekly COVID-19 update with Jefferson County Public Health Officer,…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
March 22nd, 2021 Weekly Announcements
The Community Visioning Survey Report Is Now Available – Many thanks to the 170 Jefferson County residents who…
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…
March 8th, 2021 Weekly Announcements
Meaningful Movies Presents “Peter’s Place: A Community Spirit Village – Mon, Mar 8th *Online*This locally produced film…
COVID-19, Carbon and Bicycles
Here is Local 20/20’s regular Resilience Review column in the Port Townsend Leader. Thank you, PT…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
Artist Spotlight: Micah Wallace
Micah Wallace is a multimedia artist and musician, investigating culture and technology. Micah’s earlier work is…
January 18th, 2021 Weekly Announcements
Taming Bigfoot Carbon Footprint Competition Is Back! – Last week to Sign Up! The “Taming Bigfoot”…
CEO of Jefferson Healthcare Supports Charity Care Efforts.
The work of the Local 2020 Health and Wellness Committee, in January of 2021 worked to…
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.…
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.…
December 28th, 2020 Weekly Announcements
Give Jefferson through Thurs, Dec 31st For over 60 years, United Good Neighbors has championed local…
December 21st, 2020 Weekly Announcements
COVID-19 Update – Mon, Dec 21th *Update*The Weekly COVID-19 update with Jefferson County Public Health Officer, Dr.…
Taming Bigfoot is Back!
Here is Local 20/20’s regular Resilience Review column in the Port Townsend Leader, published 12/16/20. Thank…
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.…
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.…
King Tide – Nov 17, 2020
‘Tis the season of higher tides, and there was a higher-than-average predicted tide on November 17,…
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…
November 30th, 2020 Weekly Announcements
Coffee with PT City Manager John Mauro on KPTZ – Thurs, Dec 3rd Brewocracy on KPTZ this week from…
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…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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…
October 26, 2020 Weekly Announcements
COVID-19 Update on Mon, Oct 26th *Update*The Weekly COVID-19 update with Jefferson County Public Health Officer,…
October 19, 2020 Weekly Announcements
COVID-19 Update on Mon, Oct 19th *Update*The Weekly COVID-19 update with Jefferson County Public Health Officer,…
October 12, 2020 Weekly Announcements
COVID-19 Update on Mon, Oct 12th *Update* The Weekly COVID-19 update with Jefferson County Public Health…
October 5, 2020 Weekly Announcements
Note: No COVID-19 Update on Mon, Oct 5th *Update*No update this week, the next one will be…
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…
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…
The Community Impact of LION
The Local Investing Opportunities Network (LION) is a network of local citizens whose mission is to…
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…
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…
September 14, 2020 Weekly Announcements
(Photo is not current, just indicative of the fires that have been ongoing in the region.…
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…
August 31, 2020 Weekly Announcements
Dr. Locke’s COVID-19 Update – Mon, Aug 31st *Online* The Weekly COVID-19 update with Jefferson County Public…
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…
Artist Spotlight: Gail Tremblay
“I use nontraditional materials to weave traditional Onondaga and Micmac basketry forms that comment on Indigenous…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
July 13, 2020 Weekly Announcements
See the formatted version of these here. Dr. Locke’s COVID-19 Update – Mon July 13th – 9:45…
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…
July 6, 2020 Weekly Announcements
See a nicer formatted version of these announcements here. Dr. Locke’s COVID-19 Update – Mon July 6th…
June 29, 2020 Weekly Announcements
Local 20/20 Wants to Hear Your Vision for the Future! – Last 2 Days! The COVID-19…
Recipes Highlight Seasonal Produce
Is it possible to get beyond boiled & buttered veggies? How much meat would you eat…
June 22, 2020 Weekly Announcements
Local 20/20 Wants to Hear Your Vision for the Future! – Through June The COVID-19 emergency…
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…
June 15, 2020 Weekly Announcements
Local 20/20 Wants to Hear Your Vision for the Future! – Through June The COVID-19 emergency…
LION extends COVID-19 Loan Program
LION, the Local Investing Opportunities Network, has established a recovery loan program for Jefferson County businesses…
June 8, 2020 Weekly Announcements
Local 20/20 Wants to Hear Your Vision for the Future! – Through June The COVID-19 emergency…
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…
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…
June 1, 2020 Weekly Announcements
Local 20/20 Wants to Hear Your Vision for the Future! – Starting June 1 *New* The…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Climate on Tap – May 4th – Live online!
“Recycling in Jefferson County – what is and is not recyclable, and why?” This session will cover…
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…
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…
BEarth Soundscape Mix for Earth Week
In honor of this year’s 50th Earth Day, the BEARTH Soundscape art piece was collaboratively created. …
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…
April 13, 2020 Weekly Announcements
Zoom Drop-in Help – Apr 13 -18 – 9:30 a.m. *Online*Do you have questions about using…
April 6, 2020 Weekly Announcements
Zoom Drop-in Help – Mon-Fri – 9:30 a.m. *New Online*Do you have questions about using Zoom…
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…
March 30, 2020 Weekly Announcements
Dr. Locke’s COVID-19 Update – Mon March 30th – 9:45 a.m. *Online* Weekly COVID-19 weekly update…
March 23, 2020 Weekly Announcements
Climate Prep Action Group – Local 20/20 – Mon March 23rd *Online*: Interested in learning more…
King Tide – March13, 2020
The tide waits for no man, and not even COVID can stop it! There was a…
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…
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…
Give Jefferson COVID-19 Emergency Fund
The COVID-19 Emergency Fund Jefferson Community Foundation – along with partners United Good Neighbors and the…
LION Announces COVID-19 Emergency Loan Program
LION, the Local Investing Opportunities Network, has established a new loan program for Jefferson County businesses…
March 16, 2020 Weekly Announcements
Note: Due to the COVID-19 virus, most Local 20/20 meetings will be online. Please contact us…
March 9, 2020 Weekly Announcements
Beyond Waste Action Group – Local 20/20 -Tues March 10th *Cancelled*: The Beyond Waste Action Group meets the…
March 2, 2020 Weekly Announcements
Climate on Tap – Mon March 2nd: This month’s topic is “Earth Day 2020: 50th Anniversary…
Mar.2 – Climate on Tap
All sessions are held at Finnriver Farm & Cidery on the First Monday of the Month…
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…
February 24, 2020 Weekly Announcements
Climate Prep Action Group – Local 20/20 – Mon Feb 24th: Interested in learning more about…
Earth Week – April 18-26, 2020
Earth Day turns 50 this year! 1970-2020. Come celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day in…
February 17, 2020 Weekly Announcements
Climate Prep Action Group – Local 20/20 – Mon Feb 24th: Interested in learning more about…
February 10, 2020 Weekly Announcements
Beyond Waste Action Group – Tues Feb 11th: The Beyond Waste Action Group meets the second…
King Tide – Jan 18, 2020
There was a higher than average predicted tide on January 18, 2020 (9.4′ predicted, 10.0′ observed),…
February 3, 2020 Weekly Announcements
Climate on Tap: “Recyling in Jefferson County” – Mon. Feb 3rd: This month’s topic is “Recycling…
January 27, 2020 Weekly Announcements
Climate Prep Action Group – Local 20/20 – Mon Jan 27th: Interested in learning more about…
January 20, 2020 Weekly Announcements
Climate Prep Action Group – Local 20/20 – Mon Jan 27th: Interested in learning more about…
January 13, 2020 Weekly Announcements
Beyond Waste Action Group – Tues Jan 14th: The Beyond Waste Action Group meets on the…
January 6, 2020 Weekly Announcements
New Year’s Resolutions: Ideas to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint in 2020 – Mon Jan 6th: We…
December 30, 2019 Weekly Announcements
New Year’s Resolutions: How Will You Reduce your Carbon Footprint in 2020? – Mon Jan 6th:…
December 23, 2019 Weekly Announcements
New Year’s Resolutions: How Will You Reduce your Carbon Footprint in 2020? – Mon Jan 6th:…
December 16, 2109 Weekly Announcements
Local 20/20 Steering Council Meeting – Wed Dec 18th: The monthly Local 20/20 Steering Council meeting…
December 9, 2019 Weekly Announcements
Beyond Waste Action Group – Local 20/20 – Tues, Dec 10th: The Beyond Waste Action Group…
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…
King Tide – Dec 1, 2019
There was a higher than average predicted tide on December 1, 2019 (9.4′ predicted), that gave…
December 2, 2019 Weekly Announcements
The Carbon Footprint of Food – Monday December 2nd: Are you wondering how food choices add…
November 25, 2019 Weekly Announcements
The Carbon Footprint of Food – Monday December 2nd: Are you wondering how food choices add…
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…
November 18, 2019 Announcements
Local 20/20 Steering Council – Wed November 20th: The monthly Local 20/20 Steering Council meeting is…
November 11, 2019 Announcements
Beyond Waste Action Group – Local 20/20 – Tues November 12th: The Beyond Waste Action Group meets the second…
King Tide – Nov 1, 2019
There was a higher than average predicted tide on November 1, 2019 (9.0′ predicted), that gave…
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…
November 4, 2019 Announcements
Climate on Tap – Mon November 4th: The session topic is “How Do You Talk Respectfully…
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…
October 28, 2019 Announcements
Climate Change Preparedness Action Group – Local 20/20 – Mon October 28th: Interested in learning more…
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…
October 21, 2019 Announcements
Disaster Preparedness Workshop Series – Local 20/20 – next one- Wed October 23rd: Are you prepared…
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…
October 14, 2019 Announcements
Disaster Preparedness Workshop Series – Local 20/20 – next one- Wed October 16th: Are you prepared…
October 7, 2019 Announcements
Climate on Tap – Mon October 7th: The next session is called “There is no Planet B…
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…
September 30, 2109 Announcements
Disaster Preparedness Workshop Series – Local 20/20 – next one- Wed October 2nd: Are you prepared…
September 23, 2019 Announcements
Climate Change Preparation Action Group – Local 20/20 – Mon Sept 23rd: The Local 20/20 Climate Change…
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…
September 16, 2019 Announcements
Disaster Preparedness Workshop Series – Local 20/20 – Starts September 18th: Are you prepared for a disaster? If…
September 9, 2019 Announcements
Beyond Waste Action Group – Local 20/20 – Tues September 10th: The Beyond Waste Action Group meets the…
September 2, 2019 Announcements
Climate on Tap – Mon September 2nd: Co-sponsored by Local 20/20 Climate Action and Jefferson County…
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…
August 26, 2019 Announcements
Climate Preparation Action Group – Local 20/20 – Mon August 26th: Interested in learning more about how…
August 19, 2019 Announcements
Climate Preparation Action Group – Local 20/20 – Mon August 26th: Interested in learning more about how…
All County Picnic – August 18th
Join us this Sunday for the 7th Annual All County Picnic August 18th, 11AM-4PM, 2019 HJ Carroll…
August 12, 2019 Announcements
Beyond Waste Action Group – Local 20/20 – Tues August 13th: The Beyond Waste Action Group meets the 2nd…
August 5, 2019 Announcements
Climate on Tap – Mon August 5th: Finnriver Farm and Cidery in Chimacum is hosting a monthly…
July 29, 2019 Announcements
Climate on Tap – Mon August 5th: Finnriver Farm and Cidery in Chimacum is hosting a monthly…
July 22, 2019 Announcements
Climate Change Prep Action Group – Local 20/20 -Mon July 22nd: Interested in learning more about how…
July 15, 2019 Announcements
Steering Council – Local 20/20 – Wed July 17th: The Local 20/20 Steering Council monthly meeting is open to…
July 8, 2019 Announcements
Beyond Waste Action Group – Local 20/20 – Tues July 9th The Beyond Waste Action Group meets the second…
July 1, 2019 Announcements
Beyond Waste Action Group – Local 20/20 – Tues July 9th: The Beyond Waste Action Group meets the second…
June 24, 2019 Announcements
Climate Preparation Action Group – Local 20/20 – Mon June 24th: Interested in learning more about how…
June 17, 2019 Announcements
Improving Neighborhood Resilience to Wildfire – Wed June 19th: Join East Jefferson Fire Rescue Chief James…
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…
June 10, 2019 Announcements
Beyond Waste Potluck – Local 20/20 Tues June 11th: Please join Local 20/20’s Beyond Waste Action Group for…
June 3, 2019 Announcements
Climate on Tap – Create a Climate for Change! – Mon June 3rd: Finnriver Farm and…
May 27, 2019 Announcements
Climate on Tap – Create a Climate for Change! – Mon June 3rd: Finnriver Farm and…
May 20, 2019 Announcements
Introduction to Biochar Production & Use – Mon May 20th: The potential of biochar to heal…
May 13, 2019 Announcements
Meaningful Movies: “How to Let Go of the World” – Mon May 13th *New*” In How to…
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…
May 6, 2019 Announcements
Climate Outreach Action Group – Thurs May 9th: Want to help educate the community on what…
April 29, 2019 Announcements
Global Earth Repair Conference – May 3rd – May 6th (see full announcements for more related events)…
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…
April 22, 2019 Announcements
Celebrate Earth Day Locally! Park the car, ride the bike, take a hike, have some fun. (photo…
April 15, 2019 Announcements
Climate on Tap – Create a Climate for Change! – Mon April 22nd: Finnriver Farm and…
April 8, 2019 Announcements
Photo is herring roe on eelgrass discovered recently in Discovery Bay. (photo: J. Taylor) Beyond Waste…
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…
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.…
April 1, 2019 Announcements
What can YOU do to help address climate change? Join the Drawdown Ecochallenge! April 3rd…
March 25, 2019 Announcements
Local 20/20 salutes and supports our students in their Climate Action! See the full story at…
March 18, 2019 Announcements
Transportation Lab – Local 20/20 – Tues March 19th *New*: Local 20/20’s T-Lab is working on…
March 11, 2019 Announcements
Beyond Waste Action Group – Local 20/20 – Tues March 12, 7pm-8:30pm *New*: The Beyond Waste Action Group meets…
King Tide – Feb 23, 2019
There was a higher than average predicted tide on February 23rd (9.2′ predicted), that gave us…
March 4, 2019 Announcements
Local Initiatives Action Group – Local 20/20 – Mon March 4th: Local Initiatives Action Group will…
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…
Feb 25, 2019 Announcements
Climate Change Prep Action Group – Local 20/20- Mon February 25th *New* Interested in learning more…
Chester Square Mural Installation Celebration
Saturday, March 9th, 3 – 4:30pm Come celebrate history at the Uptown Courtyard! A mixed-media mural will…
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…
Feb 18, 2019 Announcements
Transportation Lab – Local 20/20 – Tues February 19th: Local 20/20’s T-Lab is working on local…
Feb 11, 2019 Announcements
Beyond Waste Action Group – Local 20/20 – Tues February 12th: The Beyond Waste Action Group…
Feb 4, 2019 Announcements
Oyster Farming: A Farming Film Festival Movie – Mon February 4th: Two films will highlight the…
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…
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…
King Tide – Dec 26, 2018
‘Tis the season for king tides. Here is the latest one, from December 26th. Not quite…
King Tide – Dec 20, 2018
The combination of high winds, low pressure and a high tide created quite the king tide…
King Tide – Nov 26, 2018
Port Townsend experienced a higher than usual tide, or King Tide, on November 26. King Tides …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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. …
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. …
All County Picnic August 19, 2018
Mark your calendars for the 6th annual All County Picnic held this year on August 19th…
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,…
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. …
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. …
Resilience Review Column – Taming Bigfoot is Loose!
Here is Local 20/20s’ February Column in the Port Townsend Leader (Thank you, PT Leader!), titled…
Letter from American Meteorological Society Regarding Climate Change
The American Meteorological Society wrote a letter recently to the President that is a nice succinct…
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…
Farming Film Festival 2018
Learn about solutions to world hunger, land degradation and climate change at the North Olympic Peninsula…
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,…
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…
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,…
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,…
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,…
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,…
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…
May 1 – May Day Bike Festival
Gather at the Cotton Building to support bicycling and walking! Kick-off the start of Bike Month…
People’s Climate March – April 29
Come join others from across the Olympic Peninsula to take to the streets for a safe…
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…
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…
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…
Reaching Blue Film Showing – March 17
REACHING BLUE, a film about Climate Change in the Salish Sea, will be shown on Friday…
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…
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…
PERSPECTIVE: What Can We Control? All Things Local
Here is a Perspective Piece from the Port Townsend Leader that Larry Dennison and Cindy Jayne…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
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…
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…
X Prize $2000
Local 20/20 is proud to be sponsoring X PRIZE $2000, a competition between teams of…
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…
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…
Sonic Sea Documentary – May 23
Come see Sonic Sea, an award winning film on how ocean noise from vessel traffic, Navy…
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…
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…
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…
Rural Energy Grant Workshop Feb 17th
Your local business, farm or ranch may be eligible for grant funding for a renewable energy…
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,…
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…
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…
Taming Bigfoot Carbon Footprint Competition – Join Now!
Taming Bigfoot is a team challenge that makes it fun to reduce your carbon footprint –…
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…
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…
September 17: Kevin Mass – Local Energy Project Development & Financing
Understanding Local Energy Project Development & Financing Speaker: Kevin Maas, Owner, Glacier Energy, Inc. Thursday, September…
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,…
July 14 Drought Forum for Jefferson County
We had a great turnout at the event. Here are the slides from the presentations. The…
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Climate Migration?
The Pacific Northwest will soon become a “climate refuge” according to an article penned by Cliff…
Cargo Container Home
Take a tour through this amazing off-grid Tiny House made from a 20 foot cargo container……
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…
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…
Clark County Experience with Food System Council
This is a You Tube video of a recent meeting held at the Chimacum Grange, Wednesday,…
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…
Applicants Sought for a Local Food Council
WSU and Citizens for Local Food are collaborating to launch a new Local Food Council for…
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.…
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…
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 –…
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…
All County Picnic – Help spread the word!
The 2014 All County Picnic is not to be missed! Please help us spread the word. …
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,…
Useful Links?
I would love some suggestions for useful and interesting outside links that relate to the Action…
All-New Website!
Local 20/20 has a brand new website! The new site has been produced using the WordPress platform,…
Volunteers Needed to Havest Food Bank Gardens
There are now 3 food bank gardens in PT and help is needed on Wednesday morning…
Climate Change Lobbying Workshop
June 29 (Sunday), 2:30 to 5:00 PM, Elwha Klallam Heritage Center, 401 East First Street, Port…
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…
Energy Lunch May 20, 2014
May 20, 2014: Clallam Transit System’s General Manager Wendy Clark-Getzin, PE, and Maintenance Manager Kevin Gallacci discuss…
The Dynamics of Disaster
Author Susan W. Kieffer speaks on the Dynamics of Disaster on Sunday, June 8 at 3:00…
All County Picnic
Be sure to mark your calendar for this year’s All County Picnic! Sunday, August 17 11:00…
Free Food Film Series
Twelve inspiring movies will be shown January 22 – March 17 at a variety of venues.…