October 21, 2024 Weekly Announcements

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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

October 14, 2024 Weekly Announcements

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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

October 7, 2024 Weekly Announcements

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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

September 23, 2024 Weekly Announcements

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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

BOOMSHAKALAKA! Celebrating Community Resilience at the 12th Annual All County Picnic

The September 11 Local 20/20 Port Townsend Leader column by Danny Milholland shared a summary of August’s All County Picnic, as well as why Danny is passionate about celebrating!

BOOMSHAKALAKA! Celebrating Community Resilience at the 12th Annual All County Picnic

By Danny Milholland

It’s true, I love to celebrate and our team at the Production Alliance feels privileged to organize … Read the rest

September 9, 2024 Weekly Announcements

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Leopold Land Ethic Discussion – Tues, Sep 10th *New*
In 1924, conservationist Aldo Leopold led the effort to create the first designated wilderness area in the world. Join the WA State Parks Commanding Officers Quarters Museum for an interactive reading from Aldo Leopold’s seminal work, A Sand County Almanac with WA State Parks Host and environmental educator Elena … Read the rest