Meaningful Movies Port Townsend Presents: “Disturbing the Peace” – Mon, Nov 13th *New*
“Disturbing the Peace” is about people born into conflict, sworn to be enemies, who challenged their fate. The film follows everyday people who took extraordinary actions by standing for what they believe in, just like those who came before them – Martin Luther King Jr., … Read the rest
As a follow up to their Housing+Sanitation Learning Series (see website), PHLUSH and HSN will hold the Rich Earth Summit. The 2023 theme is Reclaiming Urine as a Resource. Vermont’s hybrid international gathering brings together researchers, practitioners, policy makers, industry … Read the rest
In the latest Local 20/20 column in the Port Townsend/Jefferson County Leader, Eco-dietician Mary Purdy discussions ways we can minimize our impact on the environment with our eating choices.
Saving the Planet with your Fork
By Mary Purdy, MS, RDN
While not everyone always has a choice in what they eat and buy, for those who do, what goes … Read the rest
YMCA Family Fun Night – Fri, Nov 3rd *New*
Kids and families can join for a fun night of crafts and activities for kids in the gymnasium, free swim in Mountain View Pool (subject to capacity limitations), and parents can learn more about the Early Learning and Family Support Center. For more information, see here. Time: 5-7 … Read the rest
Seattle-based, award-winning composer Nelda Swiggett brings her five-piece chamber jazz ensemble to Port Townsend, Sequim and Port Angeles on Dec. 1-2 for a tour of her original work, “The Alaska Suite: a story of beauty, loss and hope.” This concert is a musical reverie on the tenuous beauty of the Arctic. But it is not just a concert. The performance … Read the rest
| This Week Sea Level Rise Around the World and Here at Home – Mon, Oct 23rd As our warming climate melts glaciers and expands ocean waters, sea levels are rising worldwide. Dr. Ian Miller, coastal hazards specialist for Washington Sea Grant, will present a program on the science and impacts of rising seas, including threats here on the Olympic Peninsula. |
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. This month we will be meeting via zoom. If you’d like more information and/or a virtual orientation, or for the meeting link, contact us.… Read the rest
This Week
Artist in Residence Sculpture Reveal – Mon, Oct 9th
You are invited! Come see and learn about the site-specific sculpture the Artist in Residence, Carol Rashawnna Williams, created at the Jefferson County Transfer Station and learn more about the A.I.R.E. program. A reveal and short celebration will be on site at the Transfer Station. Though the Transfer Station … Read the rest
| This Week The Challenges and Triumphs of Marine Mammal Rescue – Wed, Oct 4th Join Friends of Fort Flagler as SR3’s Executive Director and Veterinary Nurse, Casey Mclean sheds light on the daunting challenges that marine wildlife face and the unwavering efforts taken to provide them a second chance in the wild. Witness the heartwarming triumphs and success stories that |
How is affordable housing funded? How does broad-based ownership of housing square with the costs of obtaining subsidies and financing (debt requirements)? Which funding strategies are best for our community and best for meeting the need for housing now? Quimper Community Housing Collective (QCHC) will host … Read the rest