Dr. Locke’s COVID-19 Update – Mon July 27th – 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 the KPTZ home page.
Climate Change Preparation Meeting – Local 20/20 – 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
Coffee with PT City Manager John Mauro on KPTZ – Thurs July 30th
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.
Farmers Market – Sat Aug 1st 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 Aug 2nd
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
Political Hope Course Registration – Mon Aug 3rd – *Online* *New*
Charles Eisenstein, philosopher and author, presents a free, 10-day (August 3-12), in-depth, social impact course that merges the spiritual and political, the personal and communal. This course examines how our daily actions intertwine with the fate of our civilization. He will be discussing some things we’re most afraid of – that the candidates we favor will win in November, but still nothing changes. What all do we need to make change happen? Register on the Commune platform here.
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
All-County “Picnic in Place” – Sun Aug 16 – *New*
The Eighth Annual All-County Picnic has been re-envisioned as a countywide CALL to “Picnic in Place.”Participating neighborhoods will be empowered to coordinate their own creative, spontaneous events and will be supplied with a package of party fixings, educational materials and guidance on how to safely picnic together in these challenging times. All participating neighborhoods will be entered to win a PRIZE. Incentives to participate include:
- Strengthen the bonds of friendship in your neighborhood
- Learn Best Practices for Neighborhood Preparedness
- Enjoy free corn delivered by emergency responders
- Compare notes with you neighbors about how resilience
- Enter into a raffle prize giveaway
Produced in partnership with Local 20/20, the Jefferson County Department of Emergency Management and The Production Alliance, the All-County Picnic aims to strengthen resilience and emergency preparedness through celebration and community building. Fill out this form if you are interested in hosting or participating in a neighborhood picnic on August 16th. For more information call Danny Milholland at 360-385-0519 or email him.
Climate Action Outreach Meeting – Local 20/20 – Thurs Aug 20 *Online*
Want to help educate the community on what we all can do related to reducing our carbon footprint? Attend our monthly meeting to learn more about what is currently planned, and add your ideas to the mix! Meetings are generally on the second Thursday of the month. For more information, contact Cindy.
Time: 3:00-5:00 pm Location: Online
This is a subset of the full announcements. See the full version, including Community Notices and Resiliency Readings, here.
