This Week
Consider Supporting Local 20/20 On Giving Tuesday – Tues, Dec 3rd
As we enter this season of Thanksgiving, Local 20/20 wants to thank you all for caring for our community! We are so thankful to be part of a community filled with passionate, thoughtful, and environmentally conscious folks!
Your support during this giving season, whether through financial contributions or volunteer efforts, would help us implement our mission of “Working together to foster a regenerative, sustainable, resilient, equitable, and inclusive community in Jefferson County through both action and education“. There are various ways you can help make a difference. Donations help us cover essential costs and provide support for our action groups and special projects. And we are always looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our action groups. Keep an eye out for upcoming meetings and find a group that aligns with your interests. Other volunteer opportunities are also available, including assisting in website management, newsletter creation, or becoming actively engaged in our steering council. If you’re interested in learning more, please contact us by email. Thank you, and wishing you a season filled with love and gratitude!
Beyond Waste Action Group Meeting – Wed, Dec 4th
The Beyond Waste Action Group meets the first Wednesday of each month at 10:30 a.m.-12:00 pm via zoom. The 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. Newcomers are always welcome. Email Lisa for info on monthly agenda and zoom link.
Time: 10:30am – 12pm | Zoom, email for link
PC-PT speaker series: Lisa Meersman: Racial Equity Advocate & Facilitator of Transformative Change – Thu, Dec 5th *New*
Peninsula College’s Studium Generale East Speaker Series continues to inspire and engage the local community with thought-provoking discussions and enriching presentations. The December event will feature a powerful session with Lisa Meersman, a dedicated facilitator, coach, and social justice advocate, who will lead an engaging discussion on advancing racial equality. Please join us for an evening of learning, connection, and transformation. This event is free and open to the public.
More details can be found on the Peninsula College events page or by contacting Peninsula College Port Townsend at 360-385-4605.
Time: 6pm to 7:30pm | Location: Peninsula College Port Townsend, 202 Eisenhower Ave (Building 202 Fort Worden)
Local 20/20 Climate Group – Thu, Dec 5th *Updated*
The Local 20/20 Climate Group meets monthly, on the first Thursday, in person or online. The group is focused on both reducing greenhouse gas emissions and preparing for climate impacts. We will discuss on going projects, new ideas, etc. Send email for more information.
Time: 5:00 – 6:30pm | Location: the Hay Barn at Finn River, Chimacum
Learning to Weave with Willow – Sat, Dec 7th
Join local farmer and weaver Rachael Van Laanen for a day of creating small projects that help participants become accustomed to working with willow. Techniques learned are essential building blocks for all other willow basket projects. A great class for parents and kids 10 and up! (minors must be accompanied by a registered adult). Tuition: $120+ $25 material fee. Full description & registration here. Please visit CedarRoot’s website for the current lineup of youth & adult programming. Questions? Send email. Also: CedarRoot is hiring nature educators, click here to find out more!
Time: 10am – 4pm | Location: In person (Marrowstone Island)
Quilcene Repair Event – Sat, Dec 7th
Attend this free community gathering in which people with repair skills share their time and talents to fix their neighbors’ belongings. Bring your toaster that no longer toasts, sweater with a hole in the elbow, and excitement to get these belongings repaired while also learning how they did it and ways you could do it yourself next time! For information, contact Mandi Johnson at 360-385-5582 ext 115 or visit the website.
Time: 12 – 3pm | Location: Quilcene Community Center, 294952 US-101, Quilcene
PTMSC Lecture – Sharks of Washington – Sun, Dec 8th
Join PTMSC for this Future of Oceans lecture, presented by Lisa Hillier, Senior Biologist in the Marine Fish Science Unit with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Washington is home to a variety of shark species, which play an essential role in the coastal and Salish Sea ecosystems. This presentation will focus on the sharks that share our waters and how WDFW is monitoring and managing these species. Lisa will also focus on new scientific research on two species that have moved deep into South Puget Sound and how climate change is shifting shark populations.
Admission is free; donations are welcomed and appreciated. Learn more on their website here.
Time: 3 – 4pm | Location: Fort Worden Chapel
Photo: Mount Constance by Daniel Knowles
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