This Week
ReCyclery Kids Holiday Bike Giveaway and Party on Sat, Dec 20th
Every year, the ReCyclery works to put together and refurbish bikes for local kids. Anyone in Jefferson County can apply to receive a free kids bike through this link.
This year, families are encouraged to pick up their bikes at the Holiday Party which will be held at the ReCyclery. For more information on the Kids Holiday Bike Giveaway, or the Holiday Party, check out the Info Sheet.
Time: 1 – 5pm | Location: The Recyclery, 1925 Blaine Street Suite, Port Townsend
Calling Local Photographers!
Local 20/20 Weekly Announcements invites local photographers to submit images that capture the character of our community and its natural setting. For the opening photo of each weekly email (which is also posted to our website), we seek local color, horizontal (“landscape”) orientation, and jpeg format. Please no children, pets, or recognizable faces. Kindly email your photos, including your name in the jpeg filename. If you’re sending multiple images, please send one per email. We are an all-volunteer non-profit, so compensation for your talent and generosity is a photo credit and our profound thanks.
Upcoming Events
Winter Seabird Birding and Illustration – Sat, Jan 10th
Join Port Townsend Marine Science Center for a morning of birding and art. The day will start out on the pier observing some bird specimens that are not on display to the public, and learning about scientific illustration. Scientific illustration is about in-depth observation of a particular subject, advancing your observation skills around birds – no art skills required! The second half of the class will be birding out on the marine science center pier, keeping an eye out for winter seabirds and practicing some nature journaling outside (weather permitting). Birders (and artists!) of all skill levels are welcome. Feel free to bring your own preferred art supplies/binoculars/scopes, art supplies and binoculars provided. This event is free, but donations are greatly appreciated. RSVP online.
Time: 10am – 12pm | Location: PTMSC Aquarium classroom, 532 Battery Way in Fort Worden State Park
Marine Science Trivia Night with PTMSC at Finnriver Farm & Cidery – Thu, Jan 15th *New*
Convene your team and come enjoy a fun night with marine facts, cider, and food!
There will be 4 rounds of marine trivia sure to both challenge and amaze you!
Teams are encouraged to wear PTMSC apparel, marine inspired apparel, and/or Finnriver apparel to the event. Entry fee: sliding scale ($5 – $20 per team) with a limit of 6 people per team.
There will be prizes for the winning team! Learn more at the event web page, contact Hillary Sanders with any questions. All proceeds benefit the Port Townsend Marine Science Center.
Time: 5:30 – 8pm | Location: Finnriver Farm & Cidery, Chimacum
MLK Day Invasive Beachgrass Pull – Mon, Jan 19th *New*
Join the Marine Science Center for their annual MLK Day Service Event, in collaboration with Washington Service Corps, Friends of Fort Worden, Washington State Parks, and Washington Native Plant Society. Participate by helping to pull invasive European beachgrass that is in competition with our native beachgrass, one of the few habitats for verbena moths. Efforts will be focused on a section near Knapp’s Circle after first meeting at the Marine Science Center Portico. Snacks and water will be provided, please come dressed for the weather and bring any garden tools, shovels, rakes, or pitchforks you have. There will be some tools available to borrow as well. Send email with any questions. RSVPs are appreciated, visit the event page to RSVP.
Time: 10am – 1pm | Location: Portico at Port Townsend Marine Science Center, 502 Harbor Defense Way at Fort Worden State Park
Arts and Cultural Events
Local 20/20 recognizes the positive impact that the arts have on the well-being of our community, and we are so grateful that we reside in such a community that fosters creativity. To avoid overloading these announcements and duplication with other sources, Local 20/20 announcements include only those arts and cultural events which are directly related to our mission of promoting sustainability and resiliency through action and education. We encourage folks to check out Bareboards, My City Scene, KPTZ, the Port Townsend Leader and its community calendar, and the Peninsula Daily News for other local arts, music, and cultural events.
Photo: Conifer Tuft Mushrooms by Richard Joss
For the full set of announcements, including Recurring Events, Community Notices, Community Resources, and Resilience Readings, see here.
