The July 31 Local 20/20 Port Townsend Leader column noted the critical role that neighborhoods play in preparing for emergencies, and how you can see if your neighborhood is organized yet, or how you can help make it happen. It also notes the upcoming All County Picnic on August 18th where organizations from all over the county come together to … Read the rest
*Announcements Editing Team Volunteer Opportunity*
Do you enjoy this newsletter? Do you have a passion for building local sustainability and resilience? Help out by joining our volunteer editing team! Working individually, from the comfort of your home, you can share in the process of reviewing newsletter submissions, editing them for brevity and clarity, and confirming that they remain current. There … Read the rest
*Announcements Editing Team Volunteer Opportunity*
Do you enjoy this newsletter? Do you have a passion for building local sustainability and resilience? Help out by joining our volunteer editing team! Working individually, from the comfort of your home, you can share in the process of reviewing newsletter submissions, editing them for brevity and clarity, and confirming that they remain current. There … Read the rest
Workshop on Long-Term Goals for Port Townsend – Mon – Wed, July 22nd – 24th *New*
Help the City of Port Townsend envision and plan for the future! Come and participate in a workshop on long-term goals and how the city wants to reach the future. All are welcome to join these drop-in events and to stay for … Read the rest
Stitch N’ Fix Workshop – Tues, Jul 16th
Do you have the sweater with the unraveling hole, the shirt with a stain, or the blanket with a tear? Come and mend them! Whether you want to mend in the company of others or need guidance on the best route to mending your belongings, volunteers will be ready to … Read the rest
Workshop: Do-It-Yourself Simple Furniture Repair – Tues, Jul 9th
Does your stool have a broken leg? Is your side table wobbly? Or does your wooden chair need gluing? Bring along your simple furniture repairs and get guidance on how to repair it yourself! Tools, supplies, and expertise will be available to answer questions and support you through the … Read the rest
Polystyrene & Low-Density Polyethylene (“Styrofoam”) Recycling – Tues, Jul 2nd
Port Townsend StyroCyclers, a Local 20/20 Beyond Waste Project, collects white styrofoam (expanded polystyrene, or EPS), all colors of polyethylene (LDPE-4), white EPS food trays, and separated biodegradable (squishy) packing peanuts, but not crispy (EPS) peanuts, and no mixtures. … Read the rest
The June 26th Local 20/20 Port Townsend Leader column discussed the pros and cons of burning wood, and highlights some new rebates for replacing or upgrading wood stoves.
By Cyndy Bratz
Using wood for heat is something humans have done for more than 50,000 years. A crackling fire has emotional appeal and it is inexpensive. However, there are a … Read the rest
Crabbing 101 Workshop – Wed, Jun 26th
Want to learn more about crabbing in Washington State? Need advice on how to set up your gear to catch more crab and prevent the loss of your crab pots? Come to a free in-person Crabbing 101 workshop, where you’ll get answers to all of your crabbing related questions! During the … Read the rest
Stitch N’ Fix Workshop – Tues, Jun 18th *New*
Do you have the sweater with the unraveling hole, the shirt with a stain, or the blanket with a tear? Come and mend them! Whether you want to mend in the company of others or need guidance on the best route to mending your belongings, volunteers will be ready … Read the rest