August 30, 2021 Weekly Announcements

This Week

September is Eat Local Month – Sept 1 – Sept 30
Eat Local Month is back for a second year! Join Eat Local First Olympic Pen insula collaborative partners as they support and share the work of local farmers, fishers, ranchers, chefs, restaurateurs, grocers and others supporting our local food system during Eat Local First month.
Follow Eat Local First Oly Pen (@eatlocalfirstolypen) on social media in September to take your taste buds on a journey through the farmlands, seas, markets, and restaurants of the Olympic Peninsula.
The Collaborative will be highlighting ways to enjoy local food in Clallam and Jefferson counties. Throughout the month the local community will be engaged through social media to learn about farmers and producers in the region, where to buy local products and to how help individuals and families access fresh healthy food. The campaign will showcase food grown in the region and provide creative ways our local community can support everyone who helps bring local food from the farm and sea to our forks.
Throughout Eat Local Month consumers will be encouraged to participate in a virtual bingo challenge. Individuals will be asked to take photos of the activities listed on the bingo card, then post and share them with the hashtag #eatlocalfirstolypen. Every time someone makes a hash-tagged post, they will be entered to win one of several prizes that include a one-night stay and dinner at the Red Lion Hotel in Port Angles, a picnic basket filled with local food items, gift cards to various retailers, annual subscriptions to the PT Leader and PDN, Eat Local First Olympic Peninsula branded promotional items and more.
The Salish Sea Transition Hub’s ongoing Eat Local! Campaign is also continuing in September. Week III of this campaign runs from September 19th-25th and focuses on preservation of local foods to use during the winter. Go to l2020.org/local-food/eat-local for details.

Upcoming Events

Local 20/20 Climate Action Outreach Meeting – Thurs, Sept 9th *New* *Online*
Want to help educate the community on what we all can do related to reducing our carbon footprint? Attend our monthly meeting to learn more about what is currently planned, and add your ideas to the mix! We are planning our next steps after the Taming Bigfoot contest. Meetings are generally on the second Thursday of the month, from 3:00 – 5:00 pm. For the online meeting information, email cag@l2020.org.
Time: 3pm – 5pm | Location: Zoom online

The Wonderful World of Dahlias – Thurs, Sept 9th *New* *Online*
Ron and Kathy Ryan moved to Port Townsend 32 years ago, bringing their 15 Dahlia tubers with them. Today they raise over 500 of them, sharing the joy that these beautiful flowers bring, with family and friends.
We are happy to have them with us, again, as they share their adventures, misadventures, and extensive knowledge of: The Wonderful World of Dahlias.
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Location: Zoom

Local 20/20 Council Meeting – Wed, Sept 15th *New* *Online*
The monthly Local 20/20 Steering Council meeting is open to all and welcomes those interested in active involvement in Local 20/20 leadership. Newcomers are always welcome. If you’d like a virtual orientation, please email Marlow. For online meeting information, contact Cindy.
Time: 3-6 pm | Location: Zoom meeting

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Courses – Sundays starting Sept 12th or Thursdays starting Sept 16th *New* *Online*
Olympic Peninsula Mindfulness is offering the “gold standard” of stress reduction courses called, “Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction.” Participating in this 8-week online program will help to develop the resources within to anchor emotions and perceptions to firmer ground, become kinder to ourselves and others, and be more present to our life as it unfolds.
For the details of the course and to register, please visit our website at: www.OlympicPeninsulaMindfulness.com or call Ellen Falconer, Mindfulness Instructor, at 360-316-6544. Location: Zoom

Local 20/20 Transportation Lab Meeting – Mon, Sept 13th *Online*
The Local 20/20 Transportation Lab meeting is open to anyone who is interested in achieving carbon reduction through changes in transportation policy in Jefferson County. The focus for 2021 has been to advocate for the inclusion of language and strategies into the Jefferson Transit Authority Board’s 20 Year Long Range Plan that will result in more Jefferson County commuters and visitors choosing to leave their cars at home and take transit instead. Please join us. For specifics regarding location and agenda, please contact Dave Thielk, edavidt@gmail.com. Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Zoom

Jefferson County Farm Tour – Sat, Sept 18th – Sun, Sept 19th *New* *In-person or Online*
The 19th annual Jefferson County Farm Tour will include self-guided, outdoor tours of participating Jefferson County farms as well as virtual-only offerings on farms not open to in-person activities.
Volunteers are needed! Volunteers are a vital part of the Jefferson County Farm Tour and 30+ are needed to support farms and visitors the weekend of the event. Sign Up Today!

Recurring Events

New interactive orca exhibit at PTMSC – Saturdays and Sundays through Oct 31
The Port Townsend Marine Science Center has a new exhibit: “Orca: Shared Waters, Shared Home.” The interactive exhibit explores the natural history of the orca species and the extreme challenges facing the Southern Resident orca families that frequent Puget Sound.
“Orca: Shared Waters, Shared Home” is a traveling exhibit touring Salish Sea marine centers in 2021-22. It features captivating photography and stories of two endangered—and intertwined—species of the Salish Sea: Southern Resident killer whales and Chinook salmon, as well as elements to engage children such as a drawing and coloring table and a rope to show the size of the whales.
For more information about the exhibit, see PTMSC’s press release, or see their “Visit Us” page to plan a trip to the Center!
Time: open 12:00 – 5:00 PM on weekends | Location: 532 Battery Way, Port Townsend

COVID-19 Update – Mondays *Online*
The Weekly COVID-19 update with Jefferson County Public Health Officer, Dr. Allison Berry. To watch live or recorded videos of the entire 9:00 AM Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting, including the 9:45 AM COVID-19 update, go to the website for videos of meetings. You can choose “Streaming Live” or, if viewing later, “Recorded.” You can also listen live to Dr. Berry on KPTZ or later in the KPTZ archives. For more information, you can go here.

Master Gardeners Available via Zoom – Mondays *Online*
Have a question about a plant/insect/composting/landscape issue? Master Gardener volunteers are here to help. They are offering live Zoom appointments on Mondays, from 12:30 – 2:30 PM. To sign-up, go to the Plant Clinic website and click the Sign-up Genius button.
Not able to join on Mondays? You can fill out the online form on the same web page and a Master Gardener will get back to you via email.
Time: 12:30 – 2:30 PM | Location: Zoom

Port Townsend Farmer’s Market – Saturdays
Find the market’s Facebook page here. The Farmers Market welcomes all people to come and enjoy the bounty, textures, and colors of locally grown and produced foods and arts. If you’ve never been to the market before, stop by the ‘Market Info booth’ by the entrance, to get any questions answered and learn more about our Food Access programs. They accept cash, credit cards, SNAP/EBT funds, as well as Senior Farmers Market and WIC Vouchers. They are happy to show you around.
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Location: Lawrence and Tyler St, Uptown Port Townsend

Chimacum Farmer’s Market – Sundays
Want to shop for locally grown food in the heart of our farming community with your dog at your side? Well, the Chimacum Farmers Market may be just the market for you. Located in the heart of Jefferson County’s farm country, The Chimacum Farmers Market is set up every Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm, June-October. More rustic than its sister markets in Port Townsend, this jewel of a market offers a remarkable variety of seasonal produce from neighboring farms as well as artisan food, crafts, and local music. New this year is a Power of Produce Club for kids at the Chimacum and Port Townsend Wednesday Farmers Markets. Meet up with other children and enjoy special activities every week hosted by community partners including: the Organic Seed Alliance, Jefferson County Library, YMCA and the Northwest Discovery Lab. Dogs as of yet don’t get a special day, but are always welcome as long as leashed and mannered.
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Location: parking lot of Chimacum Corner Farmstand, 9122 Rhody Dr, Chimacum

Community Resources

Local 20/20’s COVID-19 Resources Online
Local 20/20’s COVID-19 resource page is a central location for community-wide information relating to COVID-19, updated frequently. Includes Reliable Information Sources, Vaccine info, Food Sources, Community Covid-19 Resource pages, Giving and Getting Assistance, Community Events Online, Community Face Mask Program, and information web posts related to COVID-19. Look in the red box at the top of the page for all the newest information.

Eating Locally and Seasonally- A Cookbook
Announcing a new book from our friends at Transition Lopez Island, Elizabeth Simpson and Henning Sehmsdorf. Eating Locally and Seasonally is a compilation of recipes using fresh ingredients grown and raised on their farm, S&S Homestead. Illustrated by local artists, it contains dozens of recipes, including basic cheesemaking, simple fermentation and preservation techniques, and a wide variety of vegetable and meat recipes. Elizabeth and Henning once again bring our focus back to the joy (and the health benefits) of eating food that can easily be grown or locally purchased in our own backyards.
Softcover book available for $15 while supplies last. To order yours, contact Sonia soon!

Just Soup on Tuesdays
Every Tuesday at 11:30 – 1:30, Just Soup provides free, hot soup lunches at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1020 Jefferson St, on the Tyler St. bus line (by the Bell Tower). Enter the rear church parking lot on Franklin, and whether you are on foot, bike, or car, you will be in line for curbside pickup, with masks, gloves, and safe distancing protocols in place. Pick up a lunch for yourself or your neighbor in need. No questions asked.
Many partners and supporters have come together to feed Port Townsend one bowl at a time. This information also appears on Local 20/20’s COVID-19 Resources Meals Page.
Time: Tuesdays, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM | Location: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1020 Jefferson St.

Emergency Text Alerts from Jefferson County
Sign up to receive Jefferson County Department of Emergency Management’s emergency alerts by text on your mobile phone and/or by email. NIXLE messages provide crucial information in an emergency & are sent directly to your text-enabled device and/or email. The sign up web page also has information about other alert and warning systems, including the tsunami warning system and the WSDOT alert system.

A Tool for Neighborhood Organization
Nextdoor is a private social network for YOUR neighborhood. Use this link to join one of 59 Nextdoor Neighborhoods in Jefferson County. Currently there are 13,426 subscribers, with many new members joining each day. Email Pete Hubbard with questions or comments.

Calling Local Photographers!
Local 20/20 Weekly Announcements invites local photographers to submit images that capture the character of our community and its natural setting. For the opening photo of each weekly email, we seek local color, horizontal (“landscape”) orientation, and jpeg format. Please no children, pets or recognizable faces. Kindly send to events@l2020.org. Please include your name in the jpeg filename. We are an all-volunteer non-profit, so compensation for your talent and generosity is a photo credit and our profound thanks.

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Last updated:Monday, August 30, 2021

August 30, 2021 Weekly Announcements

Author: Cindy Jayne

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