Dr. Locke’s COVID-19 Update – Mon July 20th – 9:45 a.m. *Online*Weekly COVID-19 weekly 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 also listen live to Dr. Locke at 9:45 a.m. on KPTZ or find listen to Dr. Locke recorded on KPTZ home page.
Coffee with PT City Manager John Mauro on KPTZ – Thurs July 23rd
Brewocracy has a new weekly time slot on KPTZ – Thursdays, from 12:10 to 12:40 pm. Discovery Road DJ host Tim Quackenbush hosts Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro in a live broadcast that encourages productive dialogue. John takes questions that listeners call in to 360-215-7270 during the 12:10 to 12:40 p.m. broadcast. You can also email questions to Tim Quackenbush. Join the recurring Zoom Meeting here. (Meeting ID: 872 1438 1087 Password: 816197) Or simply tune in to KPTZ at 91.9 FM. Check KPTZ for the schedule, and find recorded conversations on the Discovery Road page.
Jefferson Land Trust Together Fest – Thurs July 23 *Online*
You’re invited to TogetherFest 2020 with Jefferson Land Trust: A virtual gala celebrating the power of community conservation and our shared resilience! Help support the farms, fish, and forests of Jefferson County while gathering with friends from the safety of your home. Special guest host Luke Burbank will be our guide to an evening of merriment and inspiration from nature. Learn more here.
Time: 5:30 – 7:00 pm Location: Online
Farmers Market – Sat July 25th – Uptown PT The Port Townsend Farmers Market has been adding new vendors, check their website for the latest. The Saturday Market in Uptown PT is laid out without a middle row and ten feet between vendors booths. A limited number of shoppers at a time are admitted through a single entrance. Hand washing and hand sanitizer are available. Market vendors, staff and volunteers wear masks. Food is bagged or arranged so shoppers only touch food they are purchasing. Now the market is also online! Place your order online here by 1 pm Thursday and pick it up during market hours. There is a now a new option for bike delivery of online orders from the farmers’ market. Find out more here, and don’t forget your mask! (Can’t wear a mask? Then check the online order option above.)
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Uptown, Tyler Street.
Chimacum Farmers Market – Sun July 26th
Want to shop for locally grown food in the heart of our farming community with your dog at your side? Well, the Chimacum Farmers Market may be just the market for you. Located in the heart of Jefferson County’s farm country, The Chimacum Farmers Market is set up every Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm, June-October. You can find the weekly vendor map on their website. Senior and immuno-compromised shopping hour from is from 10-11 am. General community shopping from 11 am to 2 pm at Chimacum Corner Farmstand. The Chimacum Farmers Market will follow the health and safety plan developed in partnership with Jefferson County Public Health listed in their newsletter, and now includes having shoppers wear masks to protect others.
Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (seniors 10-11), Location: 9122 Rhody Dr, Chimacum
L2020 Climate Change Preparation Monthly Meeting – Mon July 27th *Online*
Interested in learning more about how climate change will impact Jefferson County, and what we can do as a community to prepare? Attend our monthly meeting, generally on the 4th Monday of the month, to learn about current projects and how to get involved. Meetings are virtual, contact cindy@l2020.org for more information.
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 pm Location: Online
Jefferson Beach Naturalists Course – Mon July 27th Registration *Online*
Jefferson and Kitsap WSU Extension programs are collaborating to deliver a 3-week Beach Naturalist training designed for anyone interested in beaches, marine life, and becoming better stewards. You will learn from experts in the field about marine habitats and species of the Salish Sea, restoration and conservation efforts, community science opportunities, and more! The virtual course will be offered via Zoom, 9:30am-1pm on Mondays and Thursdays through the first three weeks of August (August 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, and 20). To register ($70), please contact Monica Montgomery, the Jefferson WSU Beach Naturalist/MRC Coordinator at monica.montgomery1@wsu.edu by July 27. Space is limited!
Time: August 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, and 20th, 9:30am-1pm. Location: Online
Climate on Tap – Mon August 3rd *Online*
This month’s topic isEnvisioning the “New Normal” – how will we live more sustainably as we adapt to a post-corona world? We now have a unique opportunity to resist the tug of old habits and begin to envision a more sustainable world, from our own homes to our community and beyond. This is not just an individual challenge, but a societal struggle that needs our efforts combined to succeed. Each session is held on the first Monday of the month. Co-sponsored by Local 20/20 Climate Action and Jefferson County Public Health, this is not a lecture series, but a book club & discussion format. Each session includes information to get the conversation started, 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.
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/91749346112?pwd=Nmo2dEhUQXllMldiQnMzWmFqVmwzdz09
Meeting ID: 917 4934 6112 Password: 593788
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Location: Online
This is a subset of the full announcements. See the full version, including Community Notices and Resiliency Readings, here.
