| This Week Local 20/20 Climate Working Group Meeting – Mon, July 31st The Local 20/20 Climate working group’s scope includes reducing greenhouse gases, increasing carbon sequestration, and preparing for climate impacts. We’ll continue to work some of the projects discussed at the June meeting, ongoing projects, and discuss ideas for future actions and activities. Newcomers are most welcome! This will be an in person meeting, but contact us for remote options. Contact cag@l2020.org for more information.Time: 5 – 6:30 pm | Location:Pacific Room at Jefferson Co Public Health at 615 Sheridan St, Port Townsend Deep Dive: Anti-Displacement Policies – Mon, July 31st What can we do policy-wise to prevent people being forced out of their homes – either directly or indirectly? Each month, Quimper Community Housing Collective (QCHC) will host an open, inclusive discussion on housing policy with an eye towards developing a systemic understanding of different housing policies from a housing justice perspective. We will practice centering those most impacted by the housing crisis in these conversations. All are welcome! Last Monday of Every Month – April through October 2023Time: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM | Location: Water and Monroe street, Port Townsend Rain Garden Work Party on Water Street – Tues, Aug 1st *New* The Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee will be hosting a rain garden work party at the intersection of Water and Monroe streets, Port Townsend (in front of the Swan Hotel). We will be beautifying the rain garden by mulching, weeding, and removing overgrowth. Maintaining the rain garden ensures that it continues to do its job filtering contaminants out of stormwater before it reaches the Puget Sound. This green stormwater solution protects creatures in the Puget Sound like salmon, who have been adversely affected by stormwater contaminants. Please visit here to sign up; limited slots! Contact Isabelle Jones if you have questions. Time: 10 am – 12:30 pm | Location: Online Weaving the Web: Soil, Pollinators and Human Health – Wed, Aug 2nd Join Jill Allison to learn about techniques to create a healthier home garden which include pollinators! Jill will review the effects of pesticides on pollinators, soil and human microbiome and how we as a community can affect change. Presenter: Jill Allison – Jill has a background in science and medicine which adds to her understanding of the interactions (and the biology and chemistry) relating to the interactions between soil health, pollinator health and human health. Jill has a B.S. in biology, graduate studies in bacteriology and public health and a Master’s Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Registration. Time: 5pm | Location: Online Veterans for Peace Activist Speaks in Port Townsend – Fri, Aug 4th *New* Ann Wright served 29 years in the US Army/Army Reserves, 16 years in the US diplomatic corps. She was one of three US diplomats who resigned in March, 2003 in opposition to the war on Iraq. She felt that without the authorization of the UN Security Council, the US invasion and occupation of an oil-rich, Arab Moslem country would be a disaster, a war of aggression, a war crime. Her current activities included the Peace in Ukraine summit in Vienna, Global Women for Peace United Against NATO in Brussels, Irish Neutrality in Dublin and the Gaza Flotilla in Liverpool plus short trips to Slovakia, Poland and Ukraine!!! For more info contact Doug. Masks encouraged but not required. Time: 7:00 – 9:00 PM | Location: 1841 Sheridan St, Port Townsend Usable Art Exhibit and Gallery Walk – Sat, Aug 5th Come see FUNctional art made by local artisans, makers and craftsmen. Greenpod is hosting a usable art exhibit and gallery walk taking place all day. Sculptures, gates, waterfalls, tables, lighting, mirrors and more. Calling all artisans: invitation to exhibit. Contact them here. Time: All Day | Location: 1531 W Sims Way, Port Townsend North Olympic Exchange Meetup – Sun, Aug 6th *New* North Olympic Exchange, a local branch of the Fourth Corner Exchange, is having a meet up. All are welcome, come learn how the cooperative economy supports community resilience. They’re doing a push to bring in 10 new members each month, so please spread the word and bring a friend! RSVP/Directions: (360) 643-3529, or email, or eventbrite. Learn more here. Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM | Location: 1132 Van Trojan Rd., Chimacum |
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