| This Week Low Tide Walk at Night – Tues, Feb 20th Find out what marine critters get up to after dark! Join Port Townsend Marine Science Center volunteers and staff for a guided low tide walk at North Beach County Park. Free, but donations are appreciated. Recommended: weather-appropriate clothing and shoes that can get wet and have good traction for moving around on wet slippery rocks. Please RSVP and get more info here.Time: 7 – 8 pm | Location: North Beach County Park, 5880 Kuhn St, Port Townsend Local 20/20 Council Meeting – Wed, Feb 21st 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, 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 Wild Church Port Townsend – Sat, Feb 24th *New* Sponsored by Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, join Katy Taylor to gather in with creation, with other folks, and with the other beings on this earth. They practice together to move from human being to earth being, in reverence and respect for earth, on the 4th Saturdays of every month. There are three mostly equal parts: Greeting/Grounding, Wandering/Wondering, Circling-Up/Sharing. They meet outside, in rain, snow, or shine, unless the conditions are severe enough to pose a safety concern. Please dress for the weather! Children are welcome, but parents need to help guide them. If wandering is not accessible, remaining in the circle is an option, too. Bring a chair! Discover Pass is required to park. Read more and find directions here, and join the Wild Church email list by contacting Katy Taylor. Time: 10 – 11:30 am | Location: Fort Townsend State Park, 1370 Old Fort Townsend Rd, Port Townsend Dabob Days Planting Project – Sat, Feb 24th *New* Support the ongoing restoration and protection of the Tarboo watershed, from the headwaters of Tarboo Creek to Tarboo-Dabob Bay, by volunteering at monthly Dabob Days projects with Northwest Watershed Institute! This month, join student leaders to plant native trees and shrubs, install protective cages around the plants, and remove invasive Himalayan blackberry around the edges of the restoration site. Please sign up by email or by calling (407) 383-0851. Time: 10 am – 2 pm | Location: Upper Tarboo Creek Preserve, 7560 Center Rd, Quilcene Community Repair Events – Sat, Feb 24th & Mar 2nd These are free community gatherings in which people with repair skills share their time and talents to fix their neighbors’ belongings. Volunteers will donate their time to help with small appliances and electronics, textiles/clothes, bicycle repair, tool sharpening, and other household items. Limit of two items per person. If you know the specific part needed to repair your item, please bring it along. 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! Learn more about this and other upcoming Repair Events here. Dates/Times/Locations:Feb 24th, 11 am – 2 pm | Location: Brinnon Community Center, 306144 Hwy 101, Brinnon March 2nd, 10 am – 1 pm | Location: Quimper Grange, 1219 Corona St, Port Townsend Future of Oceans Lecture – “Water, Wonder, and Wellness” – Sun, Feb 25th Join the Port Townsend Marine Science Center for the Future of Oceans lecture “Water, Wonder, & Wellness: How living by water makes life better”. Presented by Paola Espitia, a marine ecologist, media producer, and speaker. What makes Port Townsend such a charming, creative place? Science says it could be the water. During this lecture, activate your Blue Mind as Paola shares the surprising science behind our draw to water and offers ways to practice Blue Mind so we can live happier, more creative, connected, and fulfilling lives. More info here, and click here to register. Email questions here. Time: 3 – 4 pm | Location: Zoom |
| Upcoming Events TLab Meeting – Mon, Feb 26th 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 4th 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: 4:30 – 6 pm | Location: Varies Mindful Self-Compassion for Teens – Tues, Feb 27th to Apr 23 *New* Join The Benji Project for an eight-week series to explore mindful self-compassion and how it can support your well-being. This session will use art, meditation, journaling, and movement practices designed to help you arrive in the present moment and learn to manage stress with greater ease. Tuition is $250 for the series, with generous scholarships available through the registration portal. For questions or to learn more, send email here. Time: 3:30 – 5:30 pm | Location: The Nest, 1119 Lawrence St, Port Townsend. Program: “Blacktail Deer: What do we really know about them?” – Wed, Feb 28th Join the Friends of Fort Flagler for a free online event to learn about our most abundant resident, the blacktail deer, which are distinguished by their striking appearance and graceful movements. These majestic creatures are known for their distinctive, black-tipped tails, and they embody resilience and versatility emblematic of nature’s wonders, captivating the hearts and minds of all who seek to unravel the mysteries of the wild. Presented by Sara Penhallegon, founder and Executive Director of Center Valley Animal Rescue. Registration here. Time: 6 pm | Location: Zoom Jefferson County Hazardous Waste Collection Event – Sat, Mar 2nd Jefferson County no longer has a moderate risk waste disposal facility. Instead, collection events are held across the County throughout the year for residents, and once a year for businesses. Residents can dispose of most household hazardous waste at collection events. (Antifreeze, motor oil, fluorescent lights, and lithium, button, and rechargeable batteries are not accepted at collection events. The Transfer Station and Quilcene Drop Box have receptacles in the recycling area where you can dispose of these during regular hours of operation.) Note: containers with fuel, paint, etc. will not be returned.More information here. Time: 10 am – 2 pm | Location: Port Hadlock Roads Shop, 371 Chimacum Rd, Port Hadlock Stream Stewards Training – Wednesdays, Mar 6th through Apr 3rd Registration is now open for the Stream Stewards Program, hosted by WSU and the North Olympic Salmon Coalition. The program provides Jefferson and Clallam County residents with the opportunity to turn environmental knowledge into action. In this 5-week course, participants learn about connections between our lands and waters. Through classroom sessions, field trips, and hands-on activities, this training connects participants with experts and opportunities to get involved in local efforts. Training will take place at various locations in Jefferson and Clallam counties. For more information and to RSVP, visit here. Time: 9 am – 12:30 pm | Locations: Various Local 20/20 Climate Group Meeting – Thurs, Mar 7th The Local 20/20 Climate group’s scope includes reducing greenhouse gases, increasing carbon sequestration, and preparing for climate impacts. Newcomers are most welcome! The group generally meets monthly, always on the first Thursday, but there will be no February meeting. Contact cag@l2020.org for more information, including the online meeting link.Time: 5 – 6:30 pm | Location: Online LUNCH & LEARN: Plant-Forward Eating On A Budget: Good For You, Good For The Planet – Tues, Mar 12th *New* Curious about how to incorporate more plant-centric meals and still feel satisfied? Worried about getting enough protein? This workshop will outline culturally relevant and creative strategies for getting those nutritional and sustainable gems on your plate without breaking the bank. Are you ready for a culinary adventure? Yes, it’s beyond impossible to eat and enjoy a variety of plant-based foods! Join Mary Purdy – Eco Dietitian for this month’s Lunch and Learn. Bring your own lunch. Drinks provided. Suggested donation of $10. Time: 12 – 1 pm | Location: The Food Co-op Annex, 2110 Lawrence St, Port Townsend Program: “Harbor Porpoises: The Secret Lives of the Salish Sea’s Smallest Cetacean” – Wed, Mar 13th *Updated Date* Join the for a free online event delving into the mysterious world of harbor porpoises, the smallest cetaceans in the Salish Sea! Discover their hidden lives, from their playful antics to their amazing hunting techniques. Dive into the depths of their habitats and explore the challenges they face in this interactive session. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn about these fascinating creatures and their important role in our marine ecosystem! Presented by Casey Mclean, who has over 12 years’ experience working with marine animals and is the Executive Director of SR3, a nonprofit organization that focuses on response, rehabilitation, and research of local marine wildlife. Registration here.Time: 6 pm | Location: Zoom Conservation Breakfast: “The Olympic Cougar Project: Conservation in a Human-Dominated Landscape” – Thurs, Mar 14th Jefferson Land Trust invites the community to attend its annual conservation breakfast. There will be a fascinating presentation by Dr. Mark Elbroch, noted cougar biologist and Puma Program Director of Panthera, a nonprofit devoted to the conservation of the world’s 40 species of wild cats and the ecosystems they inhabit. Dr. Elbroch and an expert panel will discuss the work and mission of the Olympic Cougar Project, and share how partners like Jefferson Land Trust help protect critical wildlife habitat in a human-dominated landscape. Free registration and more information here.Time: 9 – 10:30 am | Location: Zoom Health & Wellness Meeting – Wed, Apr 3rd The Health & Wellness Action Group, also known as Citizens for Healthcare Access, is a Local 20/20 Action Group 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. The group will not meet in March, but members will be kept updated on developments via email. The next scheduled meeting will be held via Zoom. They will discuss the status of exercise classes for seniors, persons with mobility impairments, and those with limited means. To get on the email list, please send an email here. Being on the Health & Wellness email list also means access to member notes taken at the Jefferson Healthcare Hospital Commission meetings, and starting next month, notes taken at the Jefferson County Public Health meetings. It’s a great way to stay informed on healthcare-related developments in the county. Time: 12 pm | Location: Zoom Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Course – Saturdays, Apr 6th through June 1st Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a 9-week mindfulness training program that helps access and strengthen inner resources, to more actively engage in the moment, and find greater balance, ease, and peace of mind. MBSR is the original mindfulness course, has been exhaustively researched, and is considered to be the gold standard in mindfulness training. Learn mindful approaches to manage physical, emotional, and psychological pain, stress, and difficulty in an effective way. Overcome old and unhelpful habits of thinking and reactivity, and forge new pathways of responding with wisdom and compassion. Course fee: sliding scale from $300 – $500. Registration and more information here. Time: 3 – 5:30 pm | Location: In person (uptown Port Townsend) or on Zoom Program: “Introduction to Bats of Washington & Marrowstone Island” – Wed, Apr 10th Are you curious about bats in Washington, including the types of bats found on Marrowstone Island? Join Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife’s Watchable Wildlife Coordinator, Kelsey Hansen, as she shares about bat life history, bats in Washington and on Marrowstone Island, and ways to watch and help bats. There’s so much to learn about our winged neighbors! This is a free, online event presented by the Friends of Fort Flagler. Registration here. Time: 5 pm | Location: Zoom 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. Photo: Beaver in Port Ludlow, by Beverly McNeil For the full set of announcements, including Recurring Events, Community Notices, Community Resources, and Resilience Readings, see here. |
