| This Week People’s Ecochallenge – Oct 6 – 27th. Join NOW. *New* *Online* Ecochallenge.org is announcing a 21-day People’s Ecochallenge from October 6- 27th. Individuals and groups are challenged to try new habits that contribute to a better future for us all – topics include community justice, water, food, energy, personal health, and more. You can join Local 20/20’s team |
| This Week The Regenerative Communities 2021 Summit – Fri, Sept 24th – Sun, Oct 10th *Online* Offered by Transition US on a “pay what you can” basis. The Transition Town Network was founded in 2006 to encourage towns to return to smaller-scale, locally sustainable food systems, smaller locally-owned businesses, to create living spaces where walking and bicycling paths are abundant, |
| This Week City Council to be Briefed on Greenhouse Gas Reduction Opportunities – Mon, Sept 20th *New* *Online* Jefferson County’s Climate Action Committee (CAC), an advisory body to the Port Townsend City Council and the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners, will present top greenhouse gas reduction opportunities to the Port Townsend City Council on Sept 20th and to the Jefferson |
| This Week Local 20/20 Transportation Lab Meeting – Mon, Sept 13th *Online* The Local 20/20 Transportation Lab meeting is open to anyone who is interested in achieving carbon reduction through changes in transportation policy in Jefferson County. The focus for 2021 has been to advocate for the inclusion of language and strategies into the Jefferson Transit Authority Board’s 20 Year Long |
| This Week The Wonderful World of Dahlias – Thurs, Sept 9th *Online* Ron and Kathy Ryan moved to Port Townsend 32 years ago, bringing their 15 Dahlia tubers with them. Today they raise over 500 of them, sharing the joy that these beautiful flowers bring, with family and friends. We are happy to have them with us, again, as they share their adventures, |
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This Week September is Eat Local Month – Sept 1 – Sept 30 |
| This Week New interactive orca exhibit at PTMSC – Sat, Aug. 28th *New* As of last weekend, the Port Townsend Marine Science Center has a brand-new exhibit: “Orca: Shared Waters, Shared Home.” The interactive exhibit explores the natural history of the orca species and the extreme challenges facing the Southern Resident orca families that frequent Puget Sound. “Orca: Shared Waters, |
| This Week Local 20/20 Council Meeting – Wed, Aug 18th *Online* The monthly Local 20/20 Steering Council meeting is open to all and welcomes those interested in active involvement in Local 20/20 leadership. Newcomers are always welcome. If you’d like a virtual orientation, please email Marlow. For online meeting information, contact Cindy. Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM | |
| This Week Eat Local! Campaign Week Two – Sun, Aug 8th – Sat, Aug 14th Local 20/20 continues to encourage locals to experience eating locally grown food. In August, we will focus on Sharing what we have discovered so far. Then, in September, Week 3 will focus on Preserving foods for use in the winter. Find out more about this |
| This Week Eat Local! Campaign Week Two – Sun, Aug 8th – Sat, Aug 14th *Special Announcement!*  Local 20/20 continues to encourage locals to experience eating locally grown food. In August, we will focus on Sharing what we have discovered so far. Then, in September, Week 3 will focus on Preserving foods for use in the winter. Find out more |