| This Week 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 YMCA’s Building Futures, School-Based Mentor Program Hosts Open House & Training – Wed, Feb 28th *New*The YMCA is seeking volunteer mentors to serve in its school-based mentoring program, Building Futures. Designed to serve students referred to our program to get a little extra support in their school experience, approved mentors spend up to one hour a week with a “buddy”, selected and paired specifically to them, at the school, during school hours. The Y will host an Open House for folks who want to learn more about the program and a Mentor Training for folks ready to get involved, because as Frederick Douglas has said, “It is easier to build strong children than to fix broken men.”Time: 5:30 pm (Open House); 6 – 8 pm (Training) | Location: 1919 Blaine St, Port Townsend Program: “Blacktail Deer: What Do We Really Know About Them?” – Wed, Feb 28th Join the 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 Community Repair Event – Sat, Mar 2nd Repair Events are free community gatherings in which people with repair skills share their time and talents to fix their neighbors’ belongings. Volunteers 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 you could do it yourself next time! Learn more about this and other upcoming Repair Events here. Time: 10 am – 1 pm | Location: Quimper Grange, 1219 Corona St, Port Townsend f 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 |
| Upcoming Events Local 20/20 Beyond Waste Group Meeting – Wed, Mar 6th *New* The Beyond Waste Action Group looks at a number of issues including food waste composting, plastics reduction and recycling, reduction of garbage on an individual and community level, and various other waste-related topics that spontaneously come up during the meeting. Meetings are on the first Wednesday of the month. Newcomers are always welcome. Email Lisa for info on monthly agenda and zoom link. Time: 10:30 am – 12 pm | Location: Online 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 Jefferson County Historical Society Museum of Art and History Special Event: Feeding Ghosts Book Talk – Thurs, Mar 7th *New* The Jefferson County Historical Society Museum of Art and History is hosting a free, special event – the Feeding Ghosts Book Talk with author Tessa Hulls, to complement an exhibition showcasing the book. Hulls is an artist, writer, and adventurer known for illuminating the connections between the present and the past. With a rich background as the mixed-race daughter of immigrants, Hulls’ work delves into themes of identity, belonging, and resilience. Lisbeth White, a Port Townsend-based writer and ritualist, will moderate the book talk. White’s insightful perspective and literary expertise promise to enrich the conversation surrounding Hulls’ poignant memoir. Time: 5 – 6 pm | Location: Cotton Building, 607 Water St, Port Townsend 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 Meaningful Movies Port Townsend Presents “Atomic Bamboozle” – Mon, Mar 11th *New* Atomic Bamboozle is a 46-minute documentary that follows anti-nuclear activists, tribal leaders, scientists, and attorneys as they draw lessons from the decades-long campaign to shut down the Trojan Nuclear Power plant in Oregon and extend those lessons into a new struggle to stop small modular reactors (SMRs) from being built in the Pacific Northwest. The documentary follows activists as they expose the true costs of these small nuclear reactor designs that have been opposed by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) as well as by several other environmental groups. Zoom link here. More info on Facebook page. Time: 6:30 pm | Location: Zoom LUNCH & LEARN: Plant-Forward Eating On A Budget: Good For You, Good For The Planet – Tues, Mar 12th Curious about how to incorporate more plant-centric meals and still feel satisfied? Worried about getting enough protein? This free 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. Register here. 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 Join the Friends of Fort Flagler 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 Jefferson County Master Gardener Foundation Presents: “From Straw to Table: Straw Bale Gardening Explained” – Thurs, Mar 14th *New* Is your garden soil less than optimal? Learn how to work around that common problem at the next presentation of the Jefferson County Master Gardener Foundation by Master Gardener Julia Cordz. Julia’s presentation demystifies straw bale gardening by outlining the essential steps of this gardening technique, sharing tips she has learned from her own experiences. She will also discuss how the straw bale gardening method is being used to solve food insecurity challenges worldwide. More information here.Time: 3 – 4 pm | Location: WSU Extension classroom, Kively Center, 97 Oak Bay Rd, Port Hadlock 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 WSU Master Gardener “Growing Groceries” Class – Thursdays, Mar 21st -through Apr 25th *New* This class is taught by seasoned Master Gardeners who specialize in growing food in our unique climate. This 6-week in-person course will focus on the following garden essentials: garden design, site conditions, and considerations; soil health, amendments, and improvements; seed starting; crop rotation, cover crops, and plant families; season extenders; common disease and insect problems; and pollinator and beneficial insects. Cost: $50 for class, suggested donation of $10 to attend workshop (Apr 6th) and field trip (Apr 20th). It is the goal of Master Gardeners to make this class accessible to all. Scholarships are available on a need basis. Please contact Bridget for scholarship information. Register here. Time: 9 – 11:30 am | Location: Food Co-op Annex, 2110 Lawrence St, Port Townsend 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 Port Townsend Victorian Heritage Festival – Fri through Sun, Apr 26th through 28th *New* The Port Townsend Heritage Association proudly presents this festival as a celebration and educational event focused on Port Townsend’s heritage during the Victorian era. This year is the 28th annual festival featuring downtown and uptown walking tours, historic home tour, Magic Lantern show, fashion show, community contra dance, historic Post Office renovation tour, fascinating exhibits and presentations, afternoon teas in heritage homes, and more. Online ticket sales begin March 1. Visit here for full details. Time: Varies each day | Location: Downtown Port Townsend 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 “”, 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: Pacific Wren, by Beverly McNeil
For the full set of announcements, including Recurring Events, Community Notices, Community Resources, and Resilience Readings, see here.
