Regenerative Communities – Care for the Earth, Care for the People, Care for the Future – Tue, Nov 12
Food For Thought is a free series offered by the Quimper Grange that examines ”all things food” in our area. Bear will lead a discussion about understanding permaculture ethics and how they can guide us to build healthier communities … Read the rest
Port Townsend StyroCycler styrofoam recycling event – Tue, Nov 5th *New*
Only white styrofoam (EPS), all colors of polyethylene (LDPE-4), white EPS food trays, and separated biodegradable (squishy) vs EPS (crispy) packing peanuts (no mixtures) are accepted. CLEAN and DRY materials only. Remove all tape, labels, etc., before you arrive and combine your materials with those of your … Read the rest
The October 20 Local 20/20 column in the Port Townsend Leader by Angela Gyurko highlighted the key dates coming up for health care enrollment.
Have You Reviewed Your Health Insurance Plan?
By Angela Gyurko
Autumn isn’t just about changing weather, it’s also your chance to change your healthcare plan, as most insurance plans have an open enrollment period underway. Jefferson … Read the rest
Transportation Lab (TLAB) meeting – Mon, Oct 28th
The Transportation Lab is a Local 20/20 Action Group working to promote a transportation system that minimizes need for personal motor vehicles. Such a transportation system must be safe, convenient and healthy, and it must be based on: people walking, the most healthful mode; people bicycling, the most efficient mode; … Read the rest
There was a higher than average predicted tide on October 18th (8.95′ predicted) along with a somewhat strong ESE wind (25 kts gusting to 40 kts), which gave us another chance to visualize the higher sea levels that will become more often in the future due to global sea level rise, and a few of Local 20/20’s Climate Action Group … Read the rest
Polystyrene & Low-Density Polyethylene Recycling – Mon, Oct 21st
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. Materials are inspected at the curb, and only … Read the rest
A.I.R.E. Artwork Reveal – Wed, Oct 16th *New*
You are invited to attend a REVEAL of the exquisite artwork created by star artist Margie McDonald, the second Artist in Residence at the Transfer Station. Come learn about the program, see and hear about Margie’s process and experience, and help celebrate the completion of A.I.R.E.’s (Artist in Residence and … Read the rest
Food for Thought Lecture Series: Overwinter Growing – Tue, Oct 8th *New*
In this lecture, Jude Rubin of Shooting Star Farm will present results from her Jefferson County Master Gardeners Foundation grant. She explored a number of vegetable varieties and grew them with varying degrees of cover through the winter to test both what varieties are most productive … Read the rest
Local 20/20 Beyond Waste Group Meeting – Wed, Oct 2nd *New*
The Beyond Waste Action Group looks at a number of issues including food waste composting, plastics reduction and recycling, reduction of garbage on an individual and community level, and various other waste-related topics that spontaneously come up during the meeting. Meetings are on the first Wednesday of … Read the rest
Jefferson Transit Authority Virtual Open House – Mon, Sep 23rd
Featured projects: Climate Action Plan, Comprehensive Operational Analysis. Help shape JTA’s plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, advance clean and efficient transit solutions, and build community resilience to climate impacts. Share your input on JTA’s operations and services to help shape future service recommendations.Learn more here. For … Read the rest