COVID-19 Update on Tues, Feb 16th *Update*
The Weekly COVID-19 update with Jefferson County Public Health Officer, Dr. Thomas Locke. (Monday is a holiday, so moved to Tuesday this week.) 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 alsolisten liveto 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.!
Get Your History Flick Fix with Port Townsend Film Festival Pics
Stalag Luft III–One Man’s Story is told by WWII U.S. Eighth Air Force Bombardier Lt. Charles Woehrle, one of 10,000 prisoners of war in Stalag Luft III. At age 93, this remarkable man and gifted storyteller takes us from Pine City, Minnesota to war-torn Europe as he relives his experiences with vivid detail supported by recurring reenactment imagery of his B-17 getting shot down (VFX), captured by the Nazis, the 70-mile forced march in below zero weather, and writing letters to the home front. He survived two long years of uncertainty and tremendous hardship as a prisoner of war. His saga is filled with grit and grace. Watch the trailer here. Tickets are available directly through Eventive and streaming starts February 1. And remember, you can gift a ticket to a friend!
Sea Lions of Puget Sound – Wed, Feb 17th *Online*
Ever wonder what type of marine mammal can climb to the top of a jetty or buoy? Or wonder what just porpoised out of the water with such grace? Join Dr. Greg Frankfurter to learn about these acrobatic and curious neighbors, we call sea lions. Dr. Frankfurter will discuss their lifecycle, successes, challenges and where to find them in the Puget Sound. Dr. Greg Frankfurter is the veterinarian at SR3 (Sealife Response+ Rehab+ Research) and he has made it his career to work in wildlife rehabilitation. To register for this event and get more information, visit the site here.
Time: 6:00 pm Location: Online
Local 20/20 Council Meeting – Wed, Feb 17th *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
UPDATED! Save Styrofoam for Safeway Styrofoam Collection Event – Sat, Feb 20th
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 20, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (delayed due to snow). 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 20, email the PTStyroCyclers.
Time: 9 am-1 pm Location: Safeway Parking Lot
History and Operation of the Port Townsend Olympic Gravity Water System – Thurs, Feb 25th *New* *Online*
This presentation is part of a larger project: The Port Townsend Paper Mill–Past, Present, and Future. The Jefferson County Historical Society and the Port Townsend Public Library are teaming up with the City of Port Townsend, the Port Townsend Paper Mill, KPTZ 91.9, the Swan School, and other partners to present a suite of programming this winter all about the Mill – its history, economic and workforce impact, recycling practices, and of course its product – paper! Hosted via Zoom
No registration required, FREE
Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PM Location: Online
WSU Spring Growing Groceries Class – Register Now – Starts March 1st *Online*
This spring Master Gardeners and local experts will teach gardeners about local soils, seed starting, best cultivation practices, pest management, composting and more. Each participant will pick-up a packet of supplies for homework and online hands-on skill building activities*. Pick up locations will be in Port Hadlock and Port Townsend. Monday and Wednesday mornings from March 1st – 31st from 10:00 – 11:30 AM . Plus: two optional class check-in/Q&A sessions on April 19th and 21st from 10:00 – 11:20 AM. Cost: $50
Classes will be held via Zoom. Go to Jefferson.wsu.edu to download the registration form, then mail it along with your payment to:
121 Oak Bay Road, Port Hadlock, WA. Questions? Please feel free to email Bridget.
First Annual Olympic Cooperative Gathering – Thurs, Mar 4th *New* *Online*
You are invited to an on-line Cooperative Gathering to meet folks from other Olympic Peninsula cooperatives to explore how we might help grow each other’s cooperatives and the cooperative movement locally through establishing a network. All are welcome to attend. To register for zoom link, go here.
Time: 6 to 8 pm (zoom room opens at 5:30 pm) Location: Online
Fermentation with Midori Farm – Fri, Mar 5th *New* *Online*
Jefferson County Historical Society’s First Friday Speaker Series this month features Hanako Myers and Marko Colby from Midori Farm. They will share the basics of naturally fermenting vegetables through the process known as lactic acid fermentation. The demonstration will include the fundamentals of making sauerkraut and kimchi. Suggested donation: $10. Register here via Simpletix.
Livestreamed via Zoom.
Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PM Location: Online
Farmers Market Annual Meeting: Vendor Attendance Required – Sun, Mar 7th
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
This is a subset of the full announcements. Read the full version, including Community Notices and Resiliency Readings.
