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This Week
Local 20/20 Council Meeting – Wed, Aug 21st
The monthly Local 20/20 Steering Council meeting is open to all and welcomes those interested in involvement in Local 20/20 leadership. Newcomers are always welcome. We will be meeting via Zoom. For more information or a virtual orientation, or for the meeting link, send us an email here.
Time: 3 – 5:30 pm | Location: Online
Program: “Seals on the Beach” – Wed, Aug 21st
What are those spotted furry creatures that we see on our shores? Where can they be seen? Why are they on the shore in the first place? What should you do if you see one? How can you help them? Join the Friends of Fort Flagler for a walk on the beach to find and talk about the Pacific Harbor Seals. This will be a fun-filled day of seal-watching! With luck, you’ll witness these adorable creatures in their natural habitat. Binoculars are recommended. This free event promises to be a memorable experience for all ages. Meet in front of the playground in the lower campground. Register here.
Time: 10 – 11:30 am | Location: Lower campground in front of playground, Fort Flagler Historical State Park, Flagler Campground Road, Nordland
Webinar: Providing Nonspeakers Access to Communication via Spelling to Communicate – Thurs, Aug 22nd *New*
The Speller’s & Allies Advocacy Network presents a free webinar titled “Let Us Spell it Out for You”! This presentation is brought to you by nonspeakers, the true subject matter experts and will address topics such as “What does nonspeaking mean?”, “Why can’t nonspeakers communicate through speech?” and “How can you get involved?” Register and learn more here, and email here for questions.
Time: 5 pm | Location: Online
Local 20/20 TLab Meeting – Mon, Aug 26th
The Transportation Lab is a Local 20/20 Action Group working to promote a transportation system that minimizes the need for personal motor vehicles. Such a transportation system must be safe, convenient, and healthy, and it must be based on walking, the most healthful mode; bicycling, the most efficient mode; mass transit, the most efficient for moving large numbers of people; and a vastly reduced personal and service VMT (vehicle miles traveled). TLab generally meets monthly, always on the fourth Monday of the month, and welcomes anyone interested in these issues to attend. Meeting location varies; for current location or for more information, please email Carol.
Time: 4:30 pm | Location: Varies
Photo: Wild Buckwheat on Buckhorn, Olympics, by Bev McNeil
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