| This Week Multigenerational Cohousing Community Interest Group – Tues, June 13th *New* Does living in a multigenerational cohousing community interest you? I’d like to form a group of people interested in developing a community. An affordable place to live lighter on the land. Where meals can be shared in a common space. With shared resources such as a workshop, bike sheds, and most important, where people care about each other. If this interested you. we will be meeting at the Port Townsend Library’s Pink House at 1220 Lawrence St. On Tuesday, June 13 from 5-6:45pm to discuss interest and possibilities, Contact Kate Nichols for further information. Crabbing 101 Workshop – Thurs, June 15th Want to learn more about recreational crabbing in Washington State? Need advice on how to set up your gear to prevent the loss of your crab pots and catch more crab? Join the Jefferson County MRC and their partners in Port Hadlock on Thursday, June 15th for a FREE Crabbing 101 workshop! You’ll hear from state, tribal, and recreational crabbing experts about local management strategies, regulations, and general tips and tricks to help you catch more crab. The workshop will also include a live demonstration of proper crab pot rigging, and ample opportunities to ask all your crabbing-related questions! Tickets are free, but space is limited. Register at https://bit.ly/crabbing2023 Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm | Location: WSU Extension Classroom, 97 Oak Bay Road, Port Hadlock Clamming at Fort Flagler – Sun, June 18th Join the Friends of Fort Flagler to explore and harvest our local clams at the lower campground of Fort Flagler next to the Beachcomber Café. We will identify local shellfish, discuss the common harvest tools and how to use them, how to read a tide table book and why! How to care for your catch after harvest and finally a few suggested ways to prepare them. What should folks bring? (shovel, rake, gloves) #2 shovel-long handle, tined garden scratcher, separate small or medium size bucket (each digger must have their own container), gloves–rubber garden gloves are best but not required, shellfish license if over 16 years old. For Fishing License in Washington State, the age limit for residents is 16 to 69 years. For Youth, they must be 15 years of age. And For senior citizens, the age limit is 70 and above. There are special reduced-fee licenses for disabled residents and non-resident disabled veterans. A one or three day license might suffice for some folks if they don’t plan to shellfish again. PS–ALL nonresidents must have a license regardless of age. Registration Time: 10:00 am | Location: Lower Campground – Fort Flagler State Park |
| Upcoming Events Bringing Tiny-Homes-on-Wheels to Port Townsend – Tues, June 20th, 27th *New* On July 1st, Port Townsend becomes the first city in Washington to allow Tiny-Homes-on-Wheels (THOWs) as affordable housing options. Join Tiny Homes JC for two information-packed webinars that will help you navigate the city’s new zoning requirements for THOWs and provide you the information you need to get your THOW project successfully started. Learn more here. 6/20: THOWs as ADUs 6/27: Tiny Home Communities Time: 6:30 to 8:00 pm | Location: Zoom link here Local 20/20 Council Meeting – Wed, June 21stThe 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. This month we will be meeting in person. If you’d like more information and/or a virtual orientation, or for meeting location, contact us at info@l2020.org. Time: 4-6:00 PM | Location: Contact us for details Becoming a Backyard Naturalist – Wed, June 21st *New* Enrich your summer by developing your naturalist skills at home this spring. Their virtual program is filled with inspiring activities you can begin enjoying today! Make the most of these cold, rainy months by enhancing your ability to observe and understand our natural world by exploring your backyard and local neighborhood. You will leave with many hands-on activities you can start today and then expand on for years to come. Remember, what we do at home will help our wildlife, environment and our beloved Fort Flagler State Park. Register here. Time: 5:00 PM | Location: Zoom Cougar and Bear Conflict Management and Prevention – Wed, June 28th *New* Join us to learn about Cougars and Bears. We’ll discuss living and recreating in cougar and bear habitat and how you can protect yourself and your animals. The Department of Fish and Wildlife can be a resource to help protect your animals through education, property review and recommendations. For more information visit: https://wdfw.wa.gov/species-habitats/livingRegister hereTime: 6:00 PM | Location: Hospital @ Fort Flagler State Park PRIDE CAMP hosted by The Benji Project – June 26th-29th Join The Benji Project at Pride Camp, open to middle and high school students, held June 26-29 at the Jefferson Teen Center in Chimacum. Explore ways to navigate the ups and downs of life through fun activities in a supportive community. Camp tuition is $150 with full and partial scholarships available and no one turned away for lack of funds. * Free transportation available for south Jefferson County residents–please indicate this need when you register. To register: thebenjiproject.org/camp Questions: info@thebenjiproject.org Local 20/20 Climate Working Group Meeting – Thurs, June 29th After a little break, we are reconvening the Local 20/20 Climate working group, with an in person meeting! We’ll discuss various options for future actions and activities – bring your ideas! And we’ll discuss some ongoing projects as well. Newcomers are most welcome! Contact cag@l2020.org for more information.Time: 5 – 6:30 pm | Location: Port Townsend Library “Pink” house (250 Madison Street Port Townsend, separate small building next to the main library, which is not pink! ) Biotoxins Affecting Shellfish in Jefferson County – Wed, July 5th *New* Join us to learn about the biotoxins that affect our Bivalve molluscan shellfish such as clams, mussels, oysters, geoduck, and scallops. We’ll discuss the what, why, where and how on biotoxins. We’ll also review what we as local residents can do to reduce biotoxins. Michael Dawson is the Water Quality Manager with the Department of Jefferson County Public Health. His principal responsibility is to protect surface water in eastern Jefferson County, Washington, from non-point source pollution. His goal is to keep shellfish beds open for harvest and ensure that outdoor water recreation is safe. Mr. Dawson also assists the state with monitoring marine harmful algae blooms along 200 miles of shoreline. Register Time: 5:00 PM | Location: Fort Flagler State Park Hospital Meet the candidates on Port Townsend ballots Tues, July 13 *New* Candidates who have filed to be on Port Townsend voters’ November ballots have been invited by the Port Townsend Indivisible group for a public meet-and-greet Tuesday, June 13 at 5 p.m. Candidates will briefly introduce themselves and tell their motivation for running for the office. Conversation and refreshments will follow. Fifteen candidates are running for the following offices: Superior Court judge, East Jefferson Fire District commissioner, East Jefferson Hospital District, Port Townsend Port commissioner, four positions on the Port Townsend City Council and three seats on the Port Townsend School Board. Most of the candidates will be attending! Contact: Gina McMather. Time: 5 p.m. Location: Unity Center, 3918, San Juan Avenue opposite Blue Heron Middle School. River Otter Beach Walk/Talk – Wed, July 30th *New* Join us to learn about these cute and curious creatures that live throughout the Puget Sound. We will be taking a beach walk on East Beach past the Wansboro Battery and discussing the river otter’s life cycle, behavior and where you might find them. If we are lucky, we may even see one! Bring comfortable shoes, warm clothes and a rain jacket. Register Time: 5:00 PM | Location: Fort Flagler State Park Hospital 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 Creatures of the Sea & Shore: Youth Summer Art Camp with NorthWind Art and PTMSC – Aug 21st – 25th Get immersed in the magic of sea and shore in this nature art camp! In the mornings, students experience the outdoors, museum and aquarium exhibits guided by Port Townsend Marine Science Center educators. And in the afternoon, artist Mikal Robinson leads crafts, stories and games to play as we learn more about the ocean and all it’s delightful creatures. Crafts may include sewn starfishes, woven turtles, needle felted orca whales, and crochet jellyfish Ages 7-9. time:10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Venue address: In Person at Building 306, Fort Worden, Port Townsend Contact information: NorthWind Arts phone: (360) 379-1086 Web links: https://northwindart.org/collections/youth/products/creatures-of-the-sea-shore-art-camp For the full set of announcements, including Recurring Events, Community Notices, Community Resources, and Resilience Readings, see here. |
