This Week
Interview with Transportation Lab on KPTZ’s “Attention Please” – Mon, Apr 8th New
Dave Theilk and Scott Walker of Local 20/20’s Transportation Lab (TLab) will be guests on KPTZ Radio’s “Attention Please.” Building on the success of TLab’s conference in April 2023, the group has organized the second annual Moving in the Right Direction Conference for April 19th. (See item in Upcoming Events, below.) Dave and Scott will discuss the impact of transportation on housing, health, the climate, social equity, and economic vitality. They will introduce the conference format and speakers, and welcome the public to participate in creating input to city and county comprehensive plans.
Time: 12 – 12:30 pm; repeats at 5 pm | Location: KPTZ Radio 91.9 FM or online.
Racial Equity 101 Workshops – Mon, Apr 8th & 15th
Presented by Usawa Consulting, this two-part workshop (four hours total) is for individuals interested in understanding how racial inequity impacts our lives and communities. The curriculum was developed and is facilitated by a team of Black, Indigenous, and White educators and community organizers in Jefferson County. Their goal is to create a more equitable, welcoming, and accountable community. These workshops center on racism with the understanding that by liberating BIPOC/People of the Global Majority (PGM), all people are liberated. An attempt is made to take participants through the process of increasing awareness, developing analytical skills and strategies, learning ways to take action, and establishing relationships that will help participants be accountable allies (accomplices or co-conspirators) for people who experience marginalization. Cost per person: sliding scale $100-$225. More information and registration forms here.
Time: 6 – 8 pm | Location: Tri-Area Community Center, 10 West Valley Rd, Chimacum
Extreme Heat and Wildfire Smoke Safety Community Training – Wed, Apr 10th
Jefferson County Public Health will present a free community training focused on extreme heat and wildfire smoke safety. All members of the community are encouraged to attend. This training will provide valuable information on how to stay safe during heat waves and wildfire smoke events, particularly targeting outdoor workers, families, and individuals without access to air conditioning or air filtering HVAC systems. Expert speakers will include Dan Nelson from the Olympic Region Clean Air Agency and Orly Stamfer, an Air Quality Specialist from the Washington State Department of Health, among others. Attendees can expect to learn practical tips and strategies for protecting themselves and their loved ones during challenging environmental conditions. The training is co-sponsored by the Jefferson County Department of Emergency Management, emphasizing the collaborative effort to promote community resilience and safety. The Finnriver taproom will be open for drinks but there is no food service on Wednesday evenings. Attendees are welcome to bring their own picnic or snacks. No outside beverages or alcohol allowed. More information here, or email questions to Lara Gaasland-Tatro at Jefferson County Public Health, or call (360) 385-9430.
Time: 5:30 – 7:00 pm | Location: Finnriver Cider Garden, 124 Center Rd, Chimacum
Program: “Introduction to Bats of Washington & Marrowstone Island” – Wed, Apr 10th
Are you curious about bats in Washington, including the types of bats found on Marrowstone Island? Join Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife’s Watchable Wildlife Coordinator, Kelsey Hansen, as she shares about bat life history, bats in Washington and on Marrowstone Island, and ways to watch and help bats. There’s so much to learn about our winged neighbors! This is a free, online event presented by the Friends of Fort Flagler. Registration here.
Time: 5 pm | Location: Zoom
A Forest of Your Own – Author Talk – Thurs, Apr 11th New
Join authors Kirk Hanson and Seth Zuckerman as they discuss their book, A Forest of Your Own: The Pacific Northwest Handbook of Ecological Forestry. The first comprehensive resource for Pacific Northwest forest stewards, this book shares details on sustainable management, wildfire risk reduction, climate change adaptation, ways to enhance wildlife habitat and watershed protection, and much more. More information here.
Time: 6 – 7 pm | Location: Carnegie Reading Room, Port Townsend Public Library, 1220 Lawrence St, Port Townsend
Presentation: “The Natural History of Olympic Prairies” – Thurs, Apr 11th
The Jefferson County Master Gardener Foundation presents “The Natural History of Olympic Prairies.” Forest Shomer, owner of Inside Passages seed company, will talk about prairie preservation, the theme for this year’s Native Plant Appreciation Month. Forest’s talk will highlight geologic history, conservation, and the restoration of Western Washington prairies as well as the contribution all of us can make by knowing the native species and integrating them into our landscaping. More information here.
Time: 3 – 4 pm | Location: WSU Extension Classroom, Kively Center, 97 Oak Bay Rd, Port Hadlock
Pizza Party & Art Workshop for Teens Series Kick-Off – Fri, Apr 12th New
Join The Benji Project, The Nest, and PT Artscape for a free pizza party to kick off MAAY: Mental health Arts Action for Young people. Help brainstorm ideas for the collective, movable art installation that will be built during seven drop-in sessions in April and May and which will be revealed at the Rhody Grand Parade. More details here.
Time: 5 – 7 pm | Location: The Nest, 1119 Lawrence St, Port Townsend
Friends of Fort Worden Annual Gala and Fundraiser – Fri, Apr 12th
Help the Friends of Fort Worden celebrate another year of supporting Fort Worden State Park! They are pleased to have Author, Street Smart Naturalist, and Geoduck Enthusiast David B. Williams as their special guest for the evening. David will be presenting a fascinating and hopeful narrative of the intersection between the people and places of the Puget Sound from the Ice Age to the present. Delectable appetizers and cash bar (beer and wine). Seating is limited – RSVP here.
Time: 5 – 8 pm | Location: The Fort Worden Commons, Fort Worden State Park, 210 Battery Way, Port Townsend
Program: “Dying Matters: Green Burial Options” – Sat, Apr 13th New
The Dying Matters Guild (DMG) will host this program for learning about green burial alternatives, encouraging residents to explore their end-of-life options, gain valuable knowledge of green burials, and feel empowered to make informed decisions for themselves and their loved ones. Lucinda Herring, author of “Reimagining Death,” will compare the environmental impact of traditional burials with the practicalities and beauty of green burial options and family-directed home funerals. Following the keynote, a panel discussion will delve deeper into green burial opportunities such as natural burials, shroud burial, intact burial at sea, green cemeteries, and human composting. The event is open to the public, but space is limited. Tickets: $15 for non-members, free for DMG members. More information and registration is available here.
Time: 10 am – 12:30 pm | Location: Quimper Grange, 1219 Corona Ave, Port Townsend
Birding by Ear/Bird Language Weekend Walkabout – Sat & Sun, Apr 13th & 14th
Join CedarRoot School for two days of springtime birdsong while strolling through the north side of Port Townsend. Participants will practice identifying birds by their distinct voices and aim to gain understanding about what they’re communicating, while reading the landscape through the ancient lens of bird language. Tuition: $140.00. Full description & registration here. Questions? Send email here.
Time: 8 am – 2 pm | Location: North Side of Port Townsend
Lecture: “The Mysterious World of Plankton” – Sun, Apr 14th
Join the Port Townsend Marine Science Center for the Future of Oceans lecture, “The Mysterious World of Plankton: Cascading Migrations in a Fertile Fjord.” Dr. Stephen Bollens and Dr. Gretchen Rollwagen-Bollens will be presenting. To keep this series accessible to all, regardless of the ability to pay, there is no set charge for the event; however, donations are always welcomed and appreciated. Learn more here.
Time: 3 – 4 pm | Location: Fort Worden Chapel, 24 Fort Worden Way, Port Townsend
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