COVID-19 Update on Mon, Jan 11th *Update*
The Weekly COVID-19 update with Jefferson County Public Health Officer, Dr. Thomas Locke at today’s meeting of the County Commission. 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 alsolisten liveto Dr. Locke at 9:00 a.m. on KPTZ or later on the KPTZ home page. And see below, in Community Notices, for how to be COVID S.M.A.R.T.!
LION and CIE Discuss New Initiatives – Tues, Jan 12th *New* *Online*
The Local Investing Opportunity Network (LION) and the Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship (CIE) will explain their work and introduce new initiatives to support local businesses at the Port Townsend Rotary Club meeting. The Zoom link can be found here.
Time: 12 pm Location: Online
Washington Climate Assembly Livestreamed – Tues, Jan 12th *Online*
The WA Climate Assembly is a virtual event convening 80 Washington State residents in January 2021 to learn about, discuss, and recommend climate change solutions for consideration by the State Legislature. Assemblies have been used worldwide to help shape the work of governments, and this virtual event will focus on climate mitigation strategies that equitably support communities disproportionately impacted by climate change. Assembly members will be chosen through a lottery to accurately represent the state in terms of demographics such as age, race/ethnicity, geographic distribution, and political perspectives. The event will be live streamed and recorded starting on January 12, 2021 via Zoom and available for subsequent viewing on the WA Climate Assembly’s website and YouTube channel. To learn more visit WA Climate Assembly. Join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #WAClimateAssembly.
Jefferson County Master Gardeners: Forest Stewardship – Thurs, Jan 14th *New* *Online*
Curious about Forest Stewardship? Should we actively manage our forest land? If so, how should we manage? Learn aboutForest Stewardship presented by Matthew Provencher, a forester with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources. The Jefferson County Master Gardeners will host this presentation via Zoom. Questions? Email Vicky Miller, JCMGF Board Member, or call at (209) 606-1911
Time: 3:00 pm Location: Online
The WA360 Race Replaces the R2K for 2021- Applications Open – Fri, Jan 15th
The Northwest Maritime Center’s Race to Alaska is canceled for 2021, but a new race is taking its place called the WA360. For more information go here.
Jefferson MRC New Member Applications Due – Fri, Jan 15th
The Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee (MRC) is seeking to fill committee member positions for a District 1 Representative, District 1 Alternate, and District 3 Alternate (see more information and districts map here).. MRC Members are appointed for a four-year term and commit to: attending monthly meetings the first Tuesday of every month from 6–8PM (currently held virtually), participating in project work groups, reviewing and responding to emerging issues, and respecting diverse views. To apply, email (1) an application form, (2) a letter of interest and (3) a resume to Monica Montgomery. The deadline for applications is January 15, 2021 or until filled. For information, go here.
MLK Day Socially Distanced Beach Cleanup – Mon, Jan 18th*New* *Online*
Port Townsend Marine Science Center and friends invite you to a Beach Clean-Up in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We’ll be collecting at Fort Worden from 10AM – 3PM but you can join in whenever suits your schedule! You can meet us at Fort Worden State Park in the Museum building portico to pick up supplies and drop off debris, or clean up another local beach! For more information and to RSVP please use this link.
Time: 10 am – 3 pm
Dr. Locke Discusses COVID-19 Vaccines, Tues, Jan 19th *Online*
Dr. Locke will be discussing vaccines at the Rotary Club of Port Townsend. The Zoom link is here.
Time: 12 pm
Local 20/20 Council Meeting – Wed, Jan 20th *Online*
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, please email Marlow. For online meeting information, contact Mark.
Time: 4-6 pm Location: Zoom meeting
Taming Bigfoot Is Back! – Sign up by Fri, Jan 22nd
The hugely popular and engaging “Taming Bigfoot” community carbon footprint reduction competition is returning. Perhaps you participated last time (5 years ago). Perhaps you heard about it and wanted to participate next time. Perhaps you are new to this and want to learn more. Visit here for more information and an application to form and/or join a team. Teams are forming now. Applications are due January 22, 2021. Find out how you can be part of this next competition and invite friends to join too! Have fun working on our elusive BIG carbon FOOTprint!
Climate on Tap – Next Meeting Mon, Feb 2nd
Climate on Tap is taking a holiday to ponder the new year on January 4th. The next Climate on Tap will be on Monday, February 2nd. If you have a suggestion for a topic, please send it along!
Last month’s topic was Update: Jefferson County Greenhouse Gas Inventory
How are we doing on reducing our carbon footprint in Jefferson County? Our first assessment was in 2005 and initiated our City/County climate action plan to reduce our carbon footprint by 80% by 2050. The inventory was updated in 2019. What is our largest carbon emitter? Home heating? Personal transportation? Government operations? If you missed the session on Dec. 7th, see this link to find out! There is good news to share as well.
Each Climate on Tap is held on the first Monday of the month. Co-sponsored by Local 20/20 Climate Action, Jefferson County Public Health, and FinnRiver Cidery. This is not a lecture series, but a book club/discussion format. For further information email Laura Tucker or call 360-379-4491.
Save Styrofoam for Safeway Styrofoam Collection Event – Sat. February 13
Styrofoam recycling returns to Port Townsend! After a short break due to the retirement of Port Townsend’s long-time volunteer Styrofoam recycler, a small group of Port Townsend residents is working with Safeway to add its Port Townsend store to the Safeway Styrofoam recycling program. The local group, Port Townsend StyroCyclers, is asking residents to set aside clean and dry Styrofoam materials for delivery to the Safeway parking lot on February 13, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Pieces may be broken down to conserve space. Consider collecting pieces in paper yard bags instead of plastic.
No packaging peanuts will be collected; contact local mailing vendors to see if they are accepting peanuts when you have them. No water-logged Styrofoam will be accepted; dispose of it with landfill garbage.
Please spread the word. For more information and to volunteer at Safeway on February 13, email the PTStyroCyclers.
This is a subset of the full announcements. Read the full version, including Community Notices and Resiliency Readings.
