COVID-19 Update – Mon, May 10th *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 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. For more information, you can go here.
Meaningful Movies “Kiss the Ground” – Mon, May 10th *Online*
Narrated by and featuring Woody Harrelson, “Kiss the Ground” is an inspiring and groundbreaking film that reveals the first viable solution to our climate crisis. It reveals that, by regenerating the world’s soils, we can completely and rapidly stabilize Earth’s climate, restore lost ecosystems and create abundant food supplies. Using compelling graphics and visuals, along with striking NASA and NOAA footage, the film artfully illustrates how, by drawing down atmospheric carbon, soil is the missing piece of the climate puzzle. REGISTER HERE to receive a Zoom link for the event, trailer and more info here, or Facebook page.
Time: 6:30–8:30 PM | Location: Zoom
An Evening with David B. Williams discussing his new book – Tues, May 11th *New* *Online*
The Port Townsend Marine Science Center and the Jefferson County Historical Society are teaming up to present an evening with David B. Williams discussing his new book, Homewaters: A Human and Natural History of Puget Sound.
Witty, graceful, and deeply informed, Homewaters weaves history and science into a fascinating and hopeful narrative, one that will introduce newcomers to the astonishing life that inhabits the Sound and offer longtime residents new insight into and appreciation of the waters they call home.
The event is free and hosted via Zoom. To register or find more information, go here.
Time: 7:00 PM | Location: Zoom
Local 20/20 Climate Action Outreach Meeting – Thurs, May 13th*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! We are planning our next steps after the Taming Bigfoot contest. Meetings are generally on the second Thursday of the month, from 3:00 – 5:00 pm. For the online meeting information, email Cindy.
Time: 3:00–5:00 PM | Location: Zoom online
Common Plant Diseases – Thurs, May 13th *Online*
Jefferson County Master Gardener Foundation will present “Common Plant Diseases” by WSU Puyallup Plant & Insect Diagnostic Lab diagnostician Jenny Glass, including a short Q & A. This Zoom presentation will address diagnosing and managing plant diseases and include aspects of plant pathology relevant to preventing disease and pest issues in your garden and yard. Zoom link. More info here.
Time: 3:00–3:50 PM | Location: online
KPTZ Radio Day Port Townsend – Fri, May 14th *New*
Friday May 14th, 2021 is officially KPTZ Radio Day in the City of Port Townsend. KPTZ 91.9FM is celebrating 10 years of community radio serving the Northeast Olympic Peninsula and beyond. The station is also planning an on-air celebration May 13th through May 19th when they’ll be looking back on a decade of achievements and talking about what’s next for the station. KPTZ makes its move to their new studios at Fort Worden’s Makers Square this fall. More info here.
Quimper Barter Circle ~ Spring Faire! – Sat, May 15th *New*This is a small, family friendly event for the North Olympic Peninsula community. Selling will be allowed, but the purpose of the circle is to barter. Let’s build the local economy and circles of connection! There will be live music! There will be a tea kitchen, but no food service. Bring a blanket and a picnic. Current masking and social distancing guidelines must be observed in order to participate.
Admission: $10 per adult, booth space: $20, children admitted for FREE, pay cash upon arrival. They would love more volunteer hands on deck. Please reach out by email if you are able to lend a hand. Time: 9:00 AM–7:00 PM | Location: Lake Leland Amphitheater, 322 Munn Road, Quilcene, WA
Port Townsend Farmer’s Market – Sat, May 15th
Check out the market’s new Facebook page. 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, May 19th *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
Quimper Geology Society Presents Wildfires, Climate, and Erosion – Sat, May 22nd *Online*
Dr. Jennifer Pierce of the Dept. of Geology at Boise State University will present a zoom lecture on “Wildfires, Climate and Erosion in the past, present and future”. Jennifer has been working on these topics since graduate school and will integrate these three subjects with reference to forests of the Northern Rocky Mountains. More info here.
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Zoom meeting
This is a subset of the full announcements. Read the full version, including the Community Notices, and Resiliency Readings.
