COVID-19 Update on Mon, Mar 1st *Update*
The Weekly COVID-19 update with Jefferson County Public Health Officer, Dr. Thomas Locke. 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 on KPTZ or later in the KPTZ archives. And see below, in Community Notices, for how to be COVID S.M.A.R.T.!
Community First, A Home for the Homeless – Free Film Streaming Mar 1-7th *New* *Online*
Port Townsend Film Festival Pics, in partnership with the Port Townsend Library and Friends of the Port Townsend Library are hosting the March installment of this monthly program. Now in its 16th year, PT Public Library’s “Community Read” program is supported by Friends of the Port Townsend Library. They have generously sponsored the March PTFF Pics. This year’s community read selected book is “House Lessons: Renovating A Life” by local author Erica Bauermeister, and PTFF is delighted to provide a paired film to underscore the importance of home. The film is a documentary introducing an innovative new model for transforming the lives of homeless people through the power of community, imagined initially by Alan Graham of Mobile Loaves and Fishes. Following the screening, view a conversation between director Layton Blaylock and Alan Graham with PTFF Executive Director, Janette Force.
Learn more and claim your free ticket on the PTFF Pics screening page on Eventive.
Learn more about the Port Townsend Film Festival here.
Learn more about the Port Townsend Public Library and the “Community Read” program here.
WSU Spring Growing Groceries Class – Register Now – Starts March 1st *Online*
This spring Master Gardeners and local experts will teach gardeners about local soils, seed starting, best cultivation practices, pest management, composting and more. Each participant will pick-up a packet of supplies for homework and online hands-on skill building activities*. Pick up locations will be in Port Hadlock and Port Townsend. Monday and Wednesday mornings from March 1st – 31st from 10:00 – 11:30 AM . Plus: two optional class check-in/Q&A sessions on April 19th and 21st from 10:00 – 11:20 AM. Cost: $50
Classes will be held via Zoom. Register via this link or fill out this 2021 Spring GG-Registration-Form, and mail it with your payment of $50 to 121 Oak Bay Road, Port Hadlock, WA.
Questions? Please feel free to email Bridget.
First Annual Olympic Cooperative Gathering – Thurs, Mar 4th *Online*
You are invited to an on-line Cooperative Gathering to meet folks from other Olympic Peninsula cooperatives to explore how we might help grow each other’s cooperatives and the cooperative movement locally through establishing a network. All are welcome to attend. To register for zoom link, go here.
Time: 6 to 8 pm (Zoom room opens at 5:30 pm) Location: Online
Fermentation with Midori Farm – Fri, Mar 5th *Online*
Jefferson County Historical Society’s First Friday Speaker Series this month features Hanako Myers and Marko Colby from Midori Farm. They will share the basics of naturally fermenting vegetables through the process known as lactic acid fermentation. The demonstration will include the fundamentals of making sauerkraut and kimchi. Suggested donation: $10. Register herevia Simpletix.
Livestreamed via Zoom.
Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PM Location: Online
Farmers Market Annual Meeting: Vendor Attendance Required – Sun, Mar 7th *Online*
The Annual Meeting will include essential information for a successful 2021 Market season, including the ways the markets will continue to align with Covid-19 safety guidelines. A holistic community and financial report for 2020 will be presented. For vendors, the meeting is mandatory, and Friends of the Market are also welcome. The meeting will be held via online platform, with a link shared in mid-February. Look for upcoming news about Board Elections; we’re working to make that happen in a separate secured online forum.
Time: 6-7:30 pm Location: Online
Meaningful Movies Presents “Peter’s Place: A Community Spirit Village – Mon, Mar 8th *New* *Online*
This locally produced film by Dennis Daneau documents the recently completed Community Build Project, a grassroots effort to build 12 wooden tents for unsheltered residents in Jefferson County, Washington. The new village is called Peter’s Place and rests on the property of the Community United Methodist Church in Port Hadlock. It is the hope of the filmmaker that this inspirational film will show the way forward to others taking action to build sheltering communities of their own.
Please register here. After the film we’ll be joined by panelists for discussion. You can find more information on the Community Build Project hereand on their Facebook page.
Time: 6:30 pm Location: Online
Climate and Energy Forum: Federal Climate Legislation – Wed, Mar 10th *Online*
Come learn about climate action in the 2021 Legislative session from:
– Derek Kilmer, US Representative, 6th District
– Maria Cantwell, US Senator, WA State (Invited)
This Climate Town Hall will include strong advocates for climate action on Bainbridge Island. Rep. Kilmer will provide an update on federal climate legislation and take questions from attendees.
Join with this Zoom Link.
For more information, gohere.
Time: 5:00 – 6:00 pm Location: Online
Sponsored by: Local 20/20, Climate Action Bainbridge, Sustainable Bainbridge, Citizens Climate Lobby, EcoAdapt,, and Olympic Climate Action
Jefferson County Master Gardeners Presents “Growing Blueberries” – Thurs, Mar 11th *New* *Online*
Jefferson County Master Gardeners will host “Growing Blueberries” by Janet Albin, the co-operator of Finnriver Farms Home Farm, a 33-acre organic farm on Chimacum Creek. In this talk Janet will discuss blueberry physiology, variety and site selection, nutrient and cultural needs as well as pest and disease issues. To register on Zoom, go to updated link.Time: 3-3:50 pm Location: Online
Jamestow S’Kallam THPO Presents Archaeology of the Sequim Prairie – Thurs, Mar 11th *New* *Online*
The archaeological record of Sequim Prairie and its environs stretches back at least 14,000 years. We will look at some of the more significant sites in the Sequim area, and learn what these sites tell us about cultural adaptations to climate change and traditional ecological knowledge. For more information: call 360-681-4632 or email or check the website.
Time: 3:00 – 4:30 pm; Location: Online
Zoom link
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Local 20/20 Climate Action Outreach Meeting – Thurs, Mar 11th *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, from 3:00 – 5:00 pm. For the online meeting information, email Cindy.
Time: 3pm – 5pm Location: Zoom online
Future of Oceans Lecture – “What Can Puffins Tell Us About The Impact Of Climate Change On Marine Ecosystems?”- Sun, Mar 14th *New* *Online*
The Port Townsend Marine Science Center continues it’s Future of Oceans lecture series by welcoming John F. Piatt, Ph.D. John’s talk will focus on Tufted Puffins in Alaska, how the composition of their diets reflects long-term cycles in marine climate, and how puffins and other seabirds reacted to the strong marine heatwave (“The Blob”) in 2014-2016. Free, get tickets here.
Time: 3 pm, Location: Zoom Online.
Strait Up Magazine Seeking Submissions – Deadline Mon, Mar 15th *New* *Online*
The magazine is looking for creative writing, art, and photography for their Spring/Summer 2021 issue; the deadline is March 15th. This local community magazine features all kinds of creative work, as well as nonfiction works reflecting current issues in Jefferson County. Strait Up is a print-only, bi-annual magazine that deepens connection to this place featuring diverse voices and content. Email with questions or submissions. If you haven’t read Strait Up yet, you can order a any of their four issues onlineor purchase the most recent issue at Aldrich’s, the Food Co-op, Chimacum Corner Farmstand, Finnriver, Imprint Books, or Mad Hatter & Co.
Local 20/20 Council Meeting – Wed, Mar 17th *New* *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 Mark.
Time: 4-6 pm Location: Zoom meeting
Jefferson Land Trust Conservation Breakfast – Thurs, Mar 18th *New* *Online*
This is a chance to explore the wild green Quimper Wildlife Corridor that stretches across Port Townsend from Fort Worden to Middlepoint, and its impact on wildlife and the community. Nan Evans, of KPTZ’s Nature Now, will host conversations with special guest historians, naturalists, urban planners, health practitioners, community builders, and long-time corridor advocates. Conservation Breakfast 2021 will explore how far they’ve come in this community-driven protection story, and outline a bold vision for future protection. Free, RSVP here.
Time: 9-10:30 am Location: Online
March History Happy Hour: Historic Photography – Fri, Mar 19th *New* *Online*
Bartenders Sophia Elan and Alexander Moats as well as Jefferson County Historical Society’s Ellie DiPietro for a history-steeped happy hour. Mix up a thematic cocktail with the bartender-led tutorial (non-alcoholic versions too!), then enjoy your drink as they share some fun facts about the history of photography in Jefferson County. First, a whirlwind journey through the history of photography. Next you’ll learn about photo re-touching before Photoshop, discuss how photography is used in research, and get a behind-the-scenes look at some of the more interesting photographs in the JCHS Collection. You can register herefor free. They will then send you the Zoom link to tune in, as well as a list of ingredients for the drinks. A recording of the program will be available to all registered participants, so if you can’t make the date but would like to see the program, be sure to register! If you’re able, please consider supporting JCHS by becoming a member.
Time: 5:00 – 6:00 pm Location: Online
Port Townsend Marine Science Center Benefit Auction – Wed, Mar 24th *New* *Online*
Join the Port Townsend Marine Science Center (PTMSC) for their virtual live auction, title “You, Me & The Salish Sea”. It features updates on PTMSC happenings and how it has changed lives, tantalizing live auction items, music, and silent auction items. Register for the live auction by noon March 24th. Register anytime for the silent auction ((runs for a week starting March 17). Questions? Contact them at (360) 385-5582, or info@ptmsc.org.
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