July 27, 2026 Weekly Announcements

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Mindfulness on Land and Sea: Summer Camp – Jul 27th-31st

The Benji Project partners with Northwest Maritime to offer “Mindfulness on Land and Sea.” This Summer day camp blends mindfulness, self-compassion, art, games, and experiences in nature. Campers will explore beaches and trails, learn formal and informal meditation practices for managing stress and anxiety, and take to the … Read the rest

July 20, 2026 Weekly Announcements

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Jefferson County Historical Society Presents: Stories from the Rothschild House – Wed, Jul 22nd

Built in 1868, the Rothschild House is one of Washington’s most authentic historic homes. Nearly everything inside belonged to the Rothschild family, creating an extraordinary record of everyday life in Port Townsend across nearly 90 years. Presented by JCHS staff member Davy Mack-Hazelwood, the … Read the rest

Save the Planet, Build Denser Housing

In the May 20, 2026 Local 20/20 column in the PT Leader, Eric Jones of Housing Solutions Network discusses the connections between housing density, affordability and climate change.

Save the Planet, Build Denser Housing

By Eric Jones

First off, can we all agree that “density” is not the most appealing word when describing housing? How about “connected communities”, “neighborhood centric … Read the rest

July 13, 2026 Weekly Announcements

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YMCA of Jefferson County Lifeguard Certification Course – starts Mon, Jul 13th
The YMCA of Jefferson County is offering a Lifeguard Certification Course, providing community members with the opportunity to gain lifesaving skills and or pursue employment as a certified lifeguard.
The course is open to individuals ages 15 and older. 
Those interested in registering should contact Rylee Read the rest