COVID-19 Update – Mon, Jun 7 *Online*
The Weekly COVID-19 update with Jefferson County Public Health Officer, Dr. Thomas Locke. To watch live or recorded videos of the entire 9:00 AM Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting, including the 9:45 AM COVID-19 update, or the 12:00 PM Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC) special meeting, 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 on KPTZ or later in the KPTZ archives. For more information, you can go here.
Forest Bathing returns! – Thursdays thru Jun 17th
Forest Bathing (“Shinrin Yoku”) is a delightful form of contemplative walking in a wooded area, gently connecting to the natural world by actively engaging the senses.
Join Ellen Falconer of Olympic Peninsula Mindfulness at Fort Worden State Park and enter the “cathedral” of the park spaces that can be walked comfortably and safely far apart without masks, or as you choose. The walk follows paths linking the woods and meadows in the park. Several times the group will pause to listen to a nature poem or sit in silence with a bit of mindfulness practice. You can find more information here.
Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30/11:00 AM | Location: meet at the Commons building, 200 Battery Way
Port Townsend Farmer’s Market – Sat, Jun 12th
Find the market’s Facebook page here. The Farmers Market welcomes all people to come and enjoy the bounty, textures, and colors of locally grown and produced foods and arts. If you’ve never been to the market before, stop by the ‘Market Info booth’ by the entrance, to get any questions answered and learn more about our Food Access programs. They accept cash, credit cards, SNAP/EBT funds, as well as Senior Farmers Market and WIC Vouchers. They are happy to show you around.
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Location: Lawrence and Tyler St, Uptown Port Townsend
Local 20/20 Council Meeting – Wed, June 16th *Online*
The 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. If you’d like a virtual orientation, please email Marlow. For online meeting information, contact Cindy.
Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM | Location: Zoom meeting
Volunteer Poison Hemlock Pull – Sun, Jun 20th *Rescheduled*
Join the effort to remove Poison Hemlock from Port Townsend! The Jefferson County Noxious Weed Control Board is welcoming volunteers who want to stop the spread of this invasive, toxic weed in our community. They will teach how to identify poison hemlock and safely remove it by pulling, cutting, or digging out the plant – no herbicides used. Caution: All parts of this plant are toxic, including skin and respiratory contact. Masks, long pants, and long sleeves are REQUIRED. There will be size M & L work gloves available. Bring shovels or trowels, hand pruners or loppers, and a water bottle. For further information, email Elena. Information on poison hemlock and other weeds can be found on their website.
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Location: Blue Heron Middle School, 3939 San Juan Ave, Port Townsend
Quaker Vigil with Douglas Milholland – Sun, Jun 20th *New*
Speak your inner truth! Share silence and deep listening. Bring food and something to sit on. Acknowledge the death and destruction our country is causing. At the cost of trillions of dollars, war bankrupts our ability to provide healthcare for all, create adequate public housing, repair critical infrastructure, grapple with global warming…
Join Douglas Milholland for a Quaker vigil across the road from Naval Magazine Indian Island to reflect on the costs of waging war, including the ways it distracts from and even contributes to issues such as climate change and the disruption or destruction of ecosystems. Email Douglas Milholland for more information.
Time: 12:00 – 4:00 PM | Location: LB Good Memorial Park, 3456 Fort Flagler Rd, Port Hadlock, WA 98339
Discovering the Forest Virtual Learning Sessions – Fri, Jun 25th *Online*
As part of its Discovering the Forest virtual learning series, Jefferson Land Trust is offering online learning opportunities that will provide a behind-the-scenes look at the Valley View harvest. Land managers and foresters will share about the harvest process and discuss the benefits these activities will have for our community and forest health. Learn more and sign up here.
Time: 4:00 – 5:00 PM | Location: Zoom
“FutureFest:” Jefferson Land Trust’s annual fundraising gala – Thurs, Jul 8th *Online* *New*
FutureFest celebrates the power of community conservation and shared resilience. Help support the farms, fish, and forests of Jefferson County while gathering with friends online. Guest host Luke Burbank will again be the guide to an evening of inspiration from nature, and the evening will include remarks by special guest speaker Dr. Suzanne Simard, bestselling author of Finding the Mother Tree. This year, Jefferson Land Trust is excited to partner with a number of local restaurants to offer locally sourced meals for pickup. Visit the event website to learn more and reserve tickets. Early Bird pricing through June 23rd.
Time: 5:30 – 7:00 PM | Location: Zoom
This is a subset of the full announcements. Read the full version, including the Community Notices, and Resiliency Readings. Announcements edited by Orion Armstrong.
