This Week
See, Sea, and Sketch Drop-in Series – starting Mon, Feb 17th *New*
Come to the Port Townsend Marine Science Center’s Gallery in the Flagship Landing Building for “See, Sea and Sketch” – a series of sketching drop-in events! Bring your sketchbook and supplies to draw a variety of marine specimens from the PTMSC collection – skulls to birds to sea shells! These drop-in events are recommended for adults and children 10+ (all children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult). Admission is free, and donations are welcomed and appreciated. Stay for as little or as long as you’d like during the drop-in dates and hours listed below. This event occurs multiple times over the next two weeks. For more dates, times, and other information, visit PTMSC’s website. If you have questions, please email Gina Vickrey.
Time: 10am – 4pm (session times vary) | Location: PTMSC’s Gallery in the Flagship Landing Building, Port Townsend
Local 20/20 Steering Council Meeting – Wed, Feb 19th
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, or for meeting location/online link, please contact us by email.
Time: 3 – 5pm | Location: Email for location/link
Marine Board Game Night – Thu, Feb 20th
Join the Port Townsend Marine Science Center for an extra special board game night hosted by Strange Days Comics and Games. Come by to play some ocean-themed games, bring your own favorite ocean-themed games, meet new friends, and learn new information about the Salish Sea! For more information contact Kelley Kingdon at Port Townsend Marine Science Center or visit the event website.
Time: 5 – 7pm | Location: Strange Days Comics & Games 940 Lawrence St, Port Townsend (2nd floor of Aldrich’s)
Emergency Preparedness Talks: Household Preparedness – Thu, Feb 20th
Do you have a family reunification plan in the event of a local disaster? And how will you communicate with them? Are you prepared to shelter in your home for an extended period? What supplies should you have on hand? When should you evacuate instead? This class will address these issues and more. For questions, send email to the Jefferson County Department of Emergency Management.
Time: 10:30am – 12pm | Loction: Jefferson County Library 620 Cedar Ave., Port Hadlock
Book Discussion: The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer – Fri, Feb 21st *New*
Donna Frostholm will lead this discussion of the book The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer as part of the ALSO program at QUUF. Find more info and sign up with SignUp Genius on the ALSO website.
Time: 1 – 2:30pm | Location: QUUF, 2333 San Juan Avenue, Port Townsend
Class: Introduction to Mindfulness Practice – Sat, Feb 22nd & Sat, Mar 22nd *New*
These 2 hour classes will introduce you to the benefits of, and the techniques for developing a mindfulness practice of your own, to help support your emotional stability and increased compassion for yourself and everyone in your orbit, something we can all benefit from in this tumultuous time! Register here. Cost is $30. For more information, call 360-316-6544.
Time: 10am – 12pm | Location: Fillmore Street Studio, 627 Fillmore Street, Port Townsend
Water is Love: Ripples of Regeneration Film showing – Sat, Feb 22nd
This inspiring film journeys across the globe to share stories of regenerative ecosystem design for water retention. From India to Kenya to Portugal, it highlights how communities are restoring water cycles and building resilience through traditional ecological knowledge and decentralized water management. See the trailer and visit the website.
This showing is part of the Global Earth Repair Foundation’s series of films on climate solutions. Film screening followed by group discussion. For further info contact Michael Pilarski at 360-643-9178, visit the film festival website, or send email. Note: Local 20/20 is a co-sponsor of the series, stop by our table at the events and say hello!
Time: 6 – 8pm | Location: The Chapel at Fort Worden (or if elsewhere at FW, a notice will be posted on the door).
Photo: Male Bushtit on the Discovery Trail by Beverly McNeil
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