This Week
The Benji Project Spring Break Programs – Tue, Apr 1st & Thu Apr 3rd
The Benji Project is offering free spring break programming at Quilcene Community Center for 6th-12th graders. The programs take place on Tuesday, April 1 and Thursday, April 3 from 12-5PM with lunch included. Mindfulness in Nature will take place on April 1. There will be fun outdoor activities to connect with yourself and nature. April 3 will be Mindfulness through Art with opportunities to explore visual arts and theater activities that can help manage stress. Visit the website for more information and registration.
Time: 12 – 5pm | Location: Quilcene Community Center, 294952 US-101, Quilcene
Beyond Waste Action Group Meeting – Wed, Apr 2nd
The Beyond Waste Action Group meets the first Wednesday of each month at 10:30 a.m.-12:00 pm via zoom. The group looks at a number of issues including food-waste composting, plastics reduction and recycling, reduction of garbage on an individual and community level, and various other waste-related topics that spontaneously come up during the meeting. Newcomers are always welcome. Email Lisa for info on monthly agenda and zoom link.
Time: 10:30am – 12pm | Zoom, email for link
“Studium Generale” Presentation: Van Lelyveld – Thu, Apr 3rd *New*
Van Lelyveld, a passionate visual storyteller, will share his journey as a filmmaker dedicated to illuminating the human condition. His work delves into real-life struggles and triumphs, touching on critical issues of social justice, addiction, and resilience. Driven by a desire to use film as a powerful medium for change, Van Lelyveld’s films have garnered accolades at film festivals in the U.S. and abroad. This event is free and open to the public. Find more details on the Peninsula College events page or by phoning Peninsula College Port Townsend: 360-385-4605.
Time: 6 – 7:30pm | Location: Peninsula College Port Townsend, Bldg 202, Fort Worden
Local 20/20 Climate Group – Thu, Apr 3rd
The Local 20/20 Climate Group meets monthly, on the first Thursday, in person or online. The group is focused on both reducing greenhouse gas emissions and preparing for climate impacts.
We will discuss ongoing projects, new ideas, etc. Send email for more details, including location or online link.
Time: 5:00 – 6:30pm | Location: email for details
Searching for Seaweed Workshop – Fri, Apr 4th
Learn the rules of recreational seaweed harvesting, edible seaweed identification, and some cooking tips! Join the Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee and WA State Department of Fish and Wildlife to learn about the different types of edible seaweeds, where to find them, how to harvest safely and sustainably, and the basic rules and regulations to follow to help ensure seaweed harvests into the future. There will be a short presentation, then you will search for seaweed on the beach! Directions, parking, and other details will be sent to all registrants. You will need a current WDFW shellfish/seaweed license, bucket, and mud boots for the event. This public event is free, however, space is limited – Register to reserve your spot. Email with any questions.
Time: 2 – 4pm | Location: Point Hudson, Port Townsend
Reusable Goods Exchange – Sat and Sun, Apr 5-6 *New*
Join Finnriver in celebrating and caring for planet Earth this month with a free community Reusable Goods Exchange! Bring something, take something, or both, it’s all a free! Great for reducing the load on the waste stream, spring cleaning and helpful for your budget. How the Exchange works: Bring reusable items in any of the following categories. Please bring no more than 10 items per person: Household; Clothing, Shoes & Accessories; Books, CD’s, Vinyl;-Yard & Garden; -Outdoor & Recreational Gear;-Pet Supplies; *NO battery-operated tools if they don’t have a functioning battery and charger, NO outdated light fixtures and NO food items please. Stop at the entry table to check in. Place your items on the tables labeled with the correct category. Choose items other folks have brought in to take home with you!
Time: 12-4 pm both days | Finnriver Farm & Cidery, 124 Center Road, Chimacum
Food Bank Growers Spring Plant Sale – Sat, Apr 5th *New*
FBG Plant sales are more than just fundraisers — they are a way to directly feed our community! Every purchase helps fund FBG gardens to provide fresh, healthy food to food banks and other entities. By helping with these events, you’re investing in local sustainability, supporting neighbors, and ensuring that everyone has access to nutritious, homegrown produce. We have an exciting and bountiful presentation this Spring with many vegetable starts, berries, herbs, flowers, and other plants ready to put in the ground, and are also pleased to host the Master Gardener’s Plant Clinic and the WSU Seed Library at this event.
Time: 10am – 1pm | Location: The Quimper Grange, 1219 Corona St, Port Townsend
Hands off our Social Security, Healthcare, Public Schools Mobilization – Sat, Apr 5th *New*
The PT Indivisible group is joining with other organizations around the country to protest attacks on Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, Public Lands, Clean Energy, LGPTQ+ rights, and more. Bring signs, friends, and noisemakers! This is a strictly peaceful protest. Learn more here.
Parking is available at the Haines Park and Ride; consider riding the bus there!
Time: 1-2 pm | Location: E. Sims W at at the readerboard behind the Garden Center
Collective Liberation: A Journey of Healing and Hope in Israel/Palestine – Sun, Apr 6th *New*
Osama Iliwat, Amit Shilo and Chloe Nahas from Salt of the Earth will discuss their collective efforts as Palestinians and Israelis to build a lasting peace in the region. The Zoom call follows the last minute cancellation of a scheduled US West Coast tour when Osama was denied entry into the United States by US embassy officials. Engagements in the San Francisco bay area Seattle, and Port Townsend were affected. For more info, visit the Salt of the Earth website, or email them.
Time: 10 – 11:30am | Location: Zoom – register here
Photo: Point Wilson from the Strait of Juan de Fuca by Mark Cole
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