This Week
“Why Waldorf Works” Informational Meeting – Mon, Jan 29th *New* Sunfield Waldorf School offers an informational meeting on the Waldorf approach to childhood education, where the arts are woven into all academic disciplines. See how their literacy and math programs are rooted in a deep understanding of child development and how their approach fosters strong foundations that support lifelong learning. Hear about how their farm and outdoor programs offer a holistic learning experience that encompasses life skills, values, and a connection to the natural world. RSVP for childcare for children 2.5 years and older by email or by calling Sunfield School at 360-385-3658.
Time: 5 – 6:30 pm | Location: Sunfield Waldorf School, 111 Sunfield Lane, Port Hadlock
Polystyrene & Low-Density Polyethylene Recycling – Tues, Jan 30th Port Townsend StyroCyclers, a Local 20/20 Beyond Waste Project, accepts expanded polystyrene (EPS) pieces that are white, rigid, clean, and dry, with all tape, labels, paper, and cardboard removed. (Note that Styrofoam™ refers to a specific subset of EPS made by Dow Chemical Company, which is not recycled by this group and which is typically blue.) They also accept clean, dry, flexible low-density polyethylene foam (LDPE #4) of all colors, packing peanuts of all colors and types (separated from the EPS/LDPE, and separated into biodegradable [squishy] and nonbiodegradable [crispy] types), as well as white EPS food trays that are clean and free of stains and writing. Materials are inspected at the curb, and disqualified materials are returned to you. Thanks to the Fort Worden PDA, materials are packed and stored at the Fort Worden Battery Putnam, then delivered to Kent once per month thanks to OlyCAP and Northwest Harvest food bank trucks. Questions? Email the organizers. Check their Facebook page for weather cancellations.
Time: 9:30 – 11 am | Location: Port Ludlow Bridge Deck, near the Beach Club at 121 Marina View Dr, Port Ludlow
AARP Tax-Aide Free Tax Preparation Begins – Thurs, Feb 1st It’s that time of year when one of the few certainties in life come due. You can get free, expert help from AARP Tax-Aide to get your taxes done and electronically filed. There are no age or income limitations, nor do you have to be a member of AARP. Tax preparation assistance is available locally in Port Townsend, Chimacum/Port Hadlock, and Quilcene. The tax information packets are available now in each of the community centers. Please call these numbers for appointments at:
Port Townsend Community Center: (360) 302-2056
Tri-Area Community Center: (360) 504-8882
Quilcene Community Center: (360) 302-2340
Photo: Trumpeter Swans Celebrate the Thawing of the Ice in Chimacum, by Wendy Feltham
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