February 1st, 2021 Weekly Announcements

COVID-19 Update on Mon, Feb 1st *Update*
The Weekly COVID-19 update with Jefferson County Public Health Officer, Dr. Thomas Locke. To watch live or recorded videos of the entire 9 a.m. Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting, including the 9:45 a.m. COVID-19 update, go to the website for videos of meetings. You can choose “Streaming Live” or, if viewing later, “Recorded.” You can also listen live to Dr. Locke on KPTZ or later in the KPTZ archives. And see below, in Community Notices, for how to be COVID S.M.A.R.T.!

Farmers Markets Vendor Applications for Port Townsend DUE Mon, Feb 1st*New*
Hoping to have a booth at the Port Townsend or Chimacum markets in 2021? Vendor Application and 2021 Guidelines are available here. Due date for Chimacum is April 1st.

Climate on Tap – Mon, Feb. 1^st – “What Does It Mean to Rejoin the Paris Climate Accord?”*New* *Online*
Now that President has signed the Paris Climate Accord, what does that mean for our future? What have we agreed to do? This administration has chosen to make climate action a central part of their agenda. Who and what is involved? Find out all the good news at tonight’s session!
Each Climate on Tap is held on the first Monday of the month. Co-sponsored by Local 20/20 Climate Action, Jefferson County Public Health, and FinnRiver Cidery. This This is not a lecture series, but a book club/discussion format. Here is the Zoom link.
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Location: Online
Meeting ID: 964 5543 5517 Passcode: 562614
** for security’s sake, please don’t share this link on public web sites. Thank you!

Jefferson Land Trust Presents: Nature in Your Neighborhood: Liverworts with Tracy Hudson – Wed, Feb 3rd *New* *Online*
This is the second of two winter bonus Nature in Your Neighborhood Virtual Nature Walks that take a deeper dive into specific forest-related topics. In the Nature in Your Neighborhood program, our backyards and neighborhoods are our classrooms. Birds, trees, ferns, and mammals are just a few of the topics we will learn about together. Our explorations are guided by an experienced naturalist (or two) who’ll kick off our week of learning with a Virtual Nature Walk and then send us out with activities to explore and observe the hidden wonders close to home.
The program is free and open to all ages, so you’re welcome to encourage your loved ones to participate with you. For more information and to sign up, go here.
Time: 4:00 – 5:30 pm, Location: Online

Virtual Sound Waters University 2021 – Sat, Feb 6th *New* *Online*

Registration is now open for Virtual Sound Waters University 2021: A One Day Journey of Discovery About Our Beautiful Natural World and the Salish Sea that’s organized and hosted by Sound Water Stewards. Cost is $50.00. For more information, go here.
Time: 8:30 am – 3:15 pm, Location: Online

Meaningful Movies Presents “Mr. Soul” – Mon, Feb 8th*Online*
Please join us for an online screening of “Mr. Soul!” with special guests: poet, spoken word artist, and playwright Jaye Ware; singer, songwriter, and poet CJ Dudley; and singer songwriter Ashanti Proctor. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
From 1968 into 1973, the public television variety show SOUL! offered an unfiltered, uncompromising celebration of Black literature, poetry, music, and politics, capturing a critical moment in culture whose impact continues to resonate today. This powerful, hopeful documentary shines a spotlight on a generation of Black artists.
This event will continue to celebrate Black literature, poetry, music and politics with a fabulous panel of African American artists. After the film and a brief presentation by our panelists on OVEE, we will switch over to Zoom for a longer panel discussion and community conversation with the artists. We will post the link to the Zoom in the chat box after the movie and panel presentation. More info here.
Time: 6:30 pm Screening, 7:30 pm Panel Presentation

Local 20/20 Climate Action Outreach Meeting – Thurs, Feb 11th *Online*
Want to help educate the community on what we all can do related to reducing our carbon footprint? Attend our monthly meeting to learn more about what is currently planned, and add your ideas to the mix! Meetings are generally on the second Thursday of the month, from 3:00 – 5:00 pm. For the online meeting information, email Cindy.
Time: 3pm – 5pm Location: Zoom online

Ancestral Villages of the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe – Thurs, Feb 11th *Online*
Did you know the Jamestown S’Klallam trace their ancestry primarily to six ancestral villages located on the northeast Olympic Peninsula? We will review historic documents, oral histories, and archaeological data related to these sites and examine the historic factors that led to their abandonment. Link here.
For more information: 360-681-4632 or email or website.
Time: 3:00 – 4:30 pm; Location: Online

Save Styrofoam for Safeway Styrofoam Collection Event – Sat, Feb 13th
Styrofoam recycling returns to Port Townsend! After a short break due to the retirement of Port Townsend’s long-time volunteer Styrofoam recycler, a small group of Port Townsend residents is working with Safeway to add its Port Townsend store to the Safeway Styrofoam recycling program. The local group, Port Townsend StyroCyclers, is asking residents to set aside clean and dry Styrofoam materials for delivery to the Safeway parking lot on February 13, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Pieces may be broken down to conserve space. Consider collecting pieces in paper yard bags instead of plastic.
No packaging peanuts will be collected; contact local mailing vendors to see if they are accepting peanuts when you have them. No water-logged Styrofoam will be accepted; dispose of it with landfill garbage.
Please spread the word. For more information and to volunteer at Safeway on February 13, email the PTStyroCyclers.
Time: 9 am-1 pm Location: Safeway Parking Lot

Local 20/20 Council Meeting – Wed, Feb 17th *New* *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 Mark.
Time: 4-6 pm Location: Zoom meeting

Farmers Market Annual Meeting: Vendor Attendance Required – Sun, Mar 7th *New*
The Annual Meeting will include essential information for a successful 2021 Market season, including the ways the markets will continue to align with Covid-19 safety guidelines. A holistic community and financial report for 2020 will be presented. For vendors, the meeting is mandatory, and Friends of the Market are also welcome. The meeting will be held via online platform, with a link shared in mid-February. Look for upcoming news about Board Elections; we’re working to make that happen in a separate secured online forum.
Time: 6-7:30 pm Location: Online