COVID-19 Update on Mon, Feb 22nd *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.!
For Farmers Only: USDA Grant Programs Webinar and Farmer Q&A – Thurs, Feb 25th *New* *Online*
USDA Grant Programs can be very useful for farms, yet the application process and knowing when the right time to apply can be daunting. Join the North Olympic Development Council and WSU Extension Regional Small Farms Program as they moderate an info session and discussion about upcoming USDA Grant Program applications and how each program may work for your farm. Two major programs to be covered are the Value Added Producer Grants and the Rural Energy for America Program. They will also have a Q&A session with a local farmer and recipient of multiple USDA programs to share lessons learned and share their experience.
Guest speakers include Carlotta Donisi with USDA Rural Development and Ryan McCarthey from Dungeness Valley Creamery in Sequim. Moderators include Mark Bowman with North Olympic Development Center and Kellie Henwood with WSU Extension.
Register here in advance for this webinar to receive the Zoom link. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. This free webinar is made possible by funding from USDA Rural Development and will be recorded and available for viewing.
Time: 10-11 am Location: Online
History and Operation of the Port Townsend Olympic Gravity Water System – Thurs, Feb 25th *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
Dam It – How Beavers Shape our Landscape – Sat, Feb 27th *New* *Online*
A Zoom presentation by Ben Goldfarb, an environmental journalist from Spokane, Washington, sponsored by the Quimper Geological Society In his book, Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter, Ben Goldfarb reveals that our modern conception of healthy ecosystems is misguided, distorted by the fur trade that removed millions of beavers from North America’s waterways. The consequences of losing beavers were profound, and a growing coalition of “Beaver Believers” now recognizes that ecosystems with beavers are far healthier. Many work to restore these industrious rodents to their former haunts. Ben will discuss the history of this world-changing species; how they help us fight drought, flooding, wildfire, and climate change; and how we can coexist with this vital, but occasionally challenging, species.
Zoom Meeting ID: 964 1790 8762, Passcode: quimper
Time: 4:00 pm
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. Register via this link or fill out this 2021 Spring GG-Registration-Form, and mail it with your payment of $50 to 121 Oak Bay Road, Port Hadlock, WA.
Questions? Please feel free to email Bridget.
First Annual Olympic Cooperative Gathering – Thurs, Mar 4th *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 *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
Climate and Energy Forum: Federal Climate Legislation – Wed, Mar 10th *New* *Online*
Come learn about climate action in the 2021 Legislative session from:
– Derek Kilmer, US Representative, 6th District
– Maria Cantwell, US Senator, WA State (Invited)
This Climate Town Hall will include strong advocates for climate action on Bainbridge Island. Rep. Kilmer will provide an update on federal climate legislation and take questions from attendees.
Join with this Zoom Link.
For more information, go here.
Time: 5:00 – 6:00 pm Location: Online
Sponsored by: Local 20/20, Climate Action Bainbridge, Sustainable Bainbridge, Citizens Climate Lobby, EcoAdapt,, and Olympic Climate Action
Local 20/20 Climate Action Outreach Meeting – Thurs, Mar 11th *New* *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
This is a subset of the full announcements. Read the full version, including Community Notices and Resiliency Readings.
