Climate on Tap: “Recyling in Jefferson County” – Mon. Feb 3rd:
This month’s topic is “Recycling in Jefferson County – what is and is not recyclable, and why?” This session will cover our unique source-separated recycling program in Jefferson County. Learn where our recycling goes and what it becomes. Understand the history of recycling in our county and why we have been ahead of the curve for 30 years! Climate on Tap, co-sponsored by Local 20/20 Climate Action and Jefferson County Public Health, uses a book club and discussion format. Each session includes introductory information followed by group discussions that include what locals think and what locals plan to do. For further information email Laura Tucker or call 360-379-4491.
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Location: Finnriver Farm and Cidery; 124 Center Road, Chimacum
Beyond Waste Action Group – Tuesday, Feb 11th:
The Beyond Waste Action Group meets the second Tuesday of each month to look 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. Newcomers are always welcome. Email Lisa for info on monthly agenda, meeting time and for the address of the venue.
Time: 10:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Location: Uptown Port Townsend.
Climate Prep Action Group – Local 20/20 – Mon Feb 24th:
Interested in learning more about how climate change will impact Jefferson County, and what we can do as a community to prepare? Attend our meeting to learn about current projects and how to get involved. The new year brings a busy agenda.
Contact Cindy for more details, and learn more here. Please park in the back or side of the bank, or better yet, walk/bike/carpool/take transit!
Time: 2:00 – 4:00p.m. Location: First Federal Bank, 1321 Sims Way, Port Townsend
Repair Cafe Coming to Port Townsend – Feb 29th:
A Repair Cafe is an innovative and fun community event where you can bring in up to two broken items and a community volunteer specialist will fix it for free. You can learn how to mend, fix, and stitch your belongings back together. Sponsored by: Beyond Waste, Local 20/20; the Food Co-op and Henery’s Hardware.
Want to volunteer? Need more information? Email Tracy or visit here.
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Jefferson County Recreational Center, 620 Tyler st. Port Townsend.
Above is a short excerpt (shamelessly focused on Local 20/20 events 😉 ), see the full set of announcements, which include the events from a variety of Jefferson County organizations here.
