| This Week Local 20/20 Climate Group Meeting – Thurs, Dec 7th The Local 20/20 Climate group’s scope includes reducing greenhouse gases, increasing carbon sequestration, and preparing for climate impacts. At this meeting, we’ll continue to work on ongoing projects, review some recent climate papers, and discuss ideas for future actions and activities. Newcomers are most welcome! The group will meet alternately via zoom (3:30 – 5 pm) and in person with hybrid option (5 – 6:30 pm) every other month, always on the first Thursday. Contact cag@l2020.org for more information, including the online meeting link.Time: 5 – 6:30 pm | Location: Pacific Room at Jefferson Co Public Health at 615 Sheridan St, Port Townsend, and online JCHS and KPTZ Present: An Afternoon of Festive Delights at the Holiday Extravaganza – Sat, Dec 9th *New* The Jefferson County Historical Society (JCHS), in partnership with KPTZ 91.9FM, is thrilled to announce the Holiday Extravaganza, a celebration of music and community spirit. This free, all-ages event promises a memorable afternoon filled with musical performances, engaging interviews with the artists, fun trivia, and abundant holiday cheer. This year’s lineup features an eclectic mix of local and regional talents, ensuring a vibrant tapestry of sounds and styles.Performances by Roland and Bobbi Nikles (melodious blend of fiddle, guitar, and vocals); Jessica Logan & Ryan Hoffman (jazz with a Gypsy swing twist); Pamela Roberts (solo cello, spanning classical pieces through the ages); Jean Lenke & Steve Kirk (classic jazz vocals accompanied by guitar); and Les Couers Criminels (Cajun dance music). The Holiday Extravaganza is more than just a concert; it’s a gathering place for the community to come together and revel in the spirit of the season.Time: 1 – 5 pm | Location: Jefferson Museum of Art and History, 540 Water St, Port Townsend Skeeter’s Botanical Book Sale – Sat, Dec 9th Hundreds of botanical/plant books for sale, in-person only. New & used. Farming, agriculture, herbal medicine, ethnobotany, botany, horticulture, social change, restoration, earth repair, etc. This is a fundraiser for the Global Earth Repair Foundation. Cash, checks, credit cards, and paypal accepted. For further info, contact Michael Pilarski (360-643-9178) or see their Facebook Event page. Time: 11 am – 5 pm | Location: 10644-B Rhody Dr, Port Hadlock Lecture – “Sea Otter Stories – History, Ecology, and Conservation” – Sun, Dec 10th Over the course of about 250 years, beginning about 1750, perhaps a million sea otters were harvested for their fur throughout their range. When the harvest ended, 13 small populations remained, all but one along their northern range. Today more than 150,000 sea otters occupy more than half of their original range. In a lecture presented by James Bodkin, with the U.S. Geological Survey, other sea otter stories will include their relation to the locally abundant river otter, their ecology, predators, and other research on sea otters in the wild. There is no set charge for the event; however, donations are always welcomed and appreciated. Contact PTMSC for more information or go to their website. Time: 3 pm | Location: Chapel at Fort Worden State Park, Port Townsend |
| Upcoming Events Local 20/20 Beyond Waste Group Meeting – Tues, Dec 12th The Beyond Waste Action Group meets the second Tuesday of each month 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: 10:30 am – 12 pm | Location: Online Food Co-op Farmer Fund Grant – Applications due Fri, Dec 15th The Food Co-op is excited to announce the opening of applications for the 1st annual Food Co-op Farmer Fund Grant which provides local farmers with the opportunity to secure funding of up to $2,500 to support and enhance their farming endeavors. This initiative has been designed to assist farmers and food producers like you in achieving your goals and ensuring the growth and prosperity of our local food system. The Farmer Fund Grant is intended to support various aspects of your operations, including but not limited to Infrastructure and Equipment, Sustainable Practices, Product Diversification, Market Expansion, and Research and Education. For more details and to apply for the Farmer Fund Grant, please visit here. TLab Meeting – Mon, Dec 18 *New* The Transportation Lab is a Local 20/20 Action Group working to promote a transportation system that minimizes the need for personal motor vehicles. Such a transportation system must be safe, convenient, and healthy, and it must be based on walking, the most healthful mode; bicycling, the most efficient mode; mass transit, the most efficient for moving large numbers of people; and a vastly reduced personal and service VMT (vehicle miles traveled). TLab meets the 3rd Monday of every month, and welcomes anyone interested in these issues to attend. Meeting location varies; for current location or for more information, please contact Richard. Time: 5 – 6:30 pm | Location: Varies Local 20/20 Council Meeting – Wed, Dec 20th *New* The monthly Local 20/20 Steering Council meeting is open to all and welcomes those interested in involvement in Local 20/20 leadership. Newcomers are always welcome. For the wet weather months we will be meeting via zoom. If you’d like more information and/or a virtual orientation, or for the meeting link, contact us.Time: 3 – 5 pm | Location: online Donate Blood in Port Townsend – Wed, Dec 20th *New* It takes 1,000 donors per day to sustain blood supplies for patients in the community. Bloodworks Northwest holds blood drives in Jefferson County and elsewhere in Washington throughout the year. The next blood drive in Port Townsend will take place on December 20. Get more information and schedule a donation here. Jefferson Land Trust Holiday Open House – Fri, Dec 29th *New* Stop by the Land Trust office in Uptown Port Townsend for a warm cup of cheer (hot cider and hot chocolate) and delicious treats (including gluten-free options) to ring in the New Year. The Land Trust is grateful for all the volunteers, supporters, and partners who do so much to help preserve and care for local farms, forests, and fish and wildlife habitat forever! Whether you’re a longtime supporter or curious to learn more about the Land Trust and what they do, join them to celebrate the year’s progress together and chat about what’s ahead for 2024.Time: 10 am – 4 pm | Location: Jefferson Land Trust Office, 1033 Lawrence St, Port Townsend Writing In The New Year: A Mindfulness & Writing Retreat – Sat – Mon, Dec 30th – Jan 1st Held at the beautiful Zen River Retreat In Quilcene. Facilitators Ellen Falconer and Carrie Bancroft will offer a mixture of writing exercises, meditations, walks in the rainforest, great meals, and evening entertainment. Their goal is to offer inspiration and hold space for creative, resourceful intentions and for goals to have a “voice”. Space is limited! Details here. Health & Wellness Group Meeting – Wed, Jan 3rd *New* The Health & Wellness Group is a Local 20/20 Action Croup working to promote health and healthcare access in East Jefferson County, with a particular focus on local, affordable, quality healthcare, including behavioral and dental healthcare. Meetings take place on the first Wednesday of the month at noon, and all meetings are via Zoom. The next meeting will have a discussion on what might get accomplished during the 2024 Legislative Session. What bills are you supporting and why? What other bills might be needed in the future to support our long-term access to healthcare, clean water, and healthy foods? Come prepared to talk about what you are focusing on in 2024. For more information on the group, or to get on our regular email list, send an email here. Time: 12 pm | Location: Zoom “A Way Out: Resources For Managing Chronic Pain” – Thurs, Jan 4th – Feb 1st Olympic Peninsula Mindfulness offers this 5-week course to help you manage pain and increase your quality of life. The content is based on research that has been made around the neuroscience of pain. The course will discuss how the mind works for and against our whole-body experience. Each week, you will have the opportunity to practice and experience methods that can help rewire the mind to lower stress, pain, and suffering, including various mindful meditations, short imagery exercises, breathing exercises, and conscious movement practices. Registration and information here. Time: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm | Location: Fillmore Street Studio, 629 Fillmore St, Port Townsend 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 art and cultural events if they 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 local arts, music, and cultural events. For the full set of announcements, including Recurring Events, Community Notices, Community Resources, and Resilience Readings, see here. |
