This Week
Meaningful Movies presents InHospitable – Mon, May 8th *New*
Join Meaningful Movies on Monday, May 8 at 6:30 PM for our online screening of InHospitable. A community discussion will follow the film. InHospitable follows the story of patients and activists as they band together in an effort to fight UPMC, a multi-billion dollar nonprofit hospital behemoth in western Pennsylvania. In its quest for market domination, UPMC was planning to make vital care unaffordable for hundreds of thousands of vulnerable patients. These patients were taxpayers who had been subsidizing this supposedly nonprofit institution whose main mission as a charity was to serve the community. This illuminating documentary tells the inspiring story of these brave patients and activists who, faced with life-or-death consequences, fight to win the battle for their health — and their community. More information here. Watch trailer. Join event on Zoom.
Time: 6:30 PM | Location: Online
Meeting with Legislators – Tues, May 9th
Get the scoop on the 2023 WA legislative session from Senator Kevin Van de Wege and Representatives Mike Chapman and Steve Tharinger in-person. Port Townsend Indivisible is hosting our legislators at at the Unity Center, which across from Blue Heron School. What transpired in the session? Here’s ur chance to learn about the bills and their various fates from the our guys in Olympia.
Time: 5 PM | Location: Unity Center, 3918 San Juan Avenue
Plant Clinic: Just what the Garden Ordered – Thurs, May 11th
Three of Jefferson County Master Gardener Foundation’s Master Gardeners will present a guided tour through the process of determining what is bugging our plants. This will be an interactive trip through the process of making problem solving a little less daunting. Master Gardeners and the general public are invited to join. This presentation will be in person at the WSU classroom in Port Hadlock and/or virtually (via Zoom). More information is on the Master Gardeners website
Time: 3 PM | Location: WSU Classroom, 97 Oak Bay Road, Port Hadlock, or on Zoom
Birding Photography on Chimacum Ridge – Thurs, May 11th & Sat, 13th
One of the joys of spring is the return of so many bird species to our area. And capturing their images is a fantastic way to learn more about them and the art and science of photography. Join Jefferson Land Trust as they host members of the League of Extraordinary Observers (LEO), a group of accomplished local nature photographers. They will introduce the birds who call Chimacum Ridge Forest home, whether as year-round residents or as seasonal visitors. This class consists of two sessions. The first session will include a presentation and a Q&A period focused on how to set yourself up for successful bird photography; Session 1 is free, and limited to 40 participants. Session 2 participants will take a field trip to Chimacum Ridge; the cost for Session 2 is $35 (scholarships are available) and is limited to 15 participants. You must register to attend the class, and you must attend Session 1 in order to attend Session 2. To learn more and register, click here. For scholarship information, email the Land Trust.
Time: 6-8 PM | Finnriver Farm and Cidery on May 11th. (See link for Session 2.)
Jefferson County Jobs & Trades Fair – Fri, May 12th
In partnership with the Chimacum, Port Townsend, and Quilcene High Schools, The Production Alliance is excited to announce the 2023 Jefferson County Job and Trades Fair taking place on Friday May 12th at Chimacum High School. Up to 80 participating businesses, companies, nonprofits, civic and government agencies will connect with 600+ high school students who are eager to engage with professional development opportunities. Click here for more information Have questions? Contact Megan or call 360-305-8488.
Time: TBD | Location:Chimacum High School
Tri-Area Repair Event – Sat, May 13th
Join this free community gathering in which people with repair skills share their time and talents to fix their neighbors’ belongings. For this event, volunteers donate their time to help repair small appliances and electronics, textiles/clothes, tool sharpening, bicycle repair and cleaning, and other household items. There’s a limit of 2 items per person. If you know the specific part needed to repair your item, we ask that you bring it along. Bring your toaster that no longer toasts, sweater with a hole in the elbow, and excitement to get these belongings repaired while also learning how they did it and ways you could do it yourself next time! Learn more at JeffCoRepair.com
Time: 10 AM -1 PM | Location:Tri-Area Community Center, 10 W Valley Rd, Chimacum
The Secret Lives of Harbor Porpoises – Sat, May 13th
Join Dr. Hanson to learn about the research being done on harbor porpoises. There are several studies under way to understand their population, their communication and overall assessment of these beautiful porpoises. Friends of Fort Flagler are organizers of this free event. Register here.
Time: 6:30 PM | Location: Hospital Fort Flagler State Park
Food Bank Growers Plant Sale – Sat, May 13th
Jump start your garden with ready to grow veggies, herbs, pollinating flowers, trees and ornamentals. The Food Bank Growers plant sale is on Saturday, May 13, Plant in the morning and enjoy your plants that afternoon… who has time to wait? A special donation from WSU Master Gardeners of over 100 hosta plants will also be offered at this sale. Volunteers will be on site to help with growing tips for all your new plants. In addition to plants, a raffle will offer chances to win a beautiful garden trellis, a hanging succulent garden and other surprises. Food Bank Growers volunteers grow plant starts for eleven FBG gardens, to give to food banks, and for fundraising sales. Please join us, rain or shine, and support community food security. You can even donate some of your future produce to the food banks! For questions, email the Food Bank Growers.
Time: 10 AM – 2 PM from 10-2 | Location: Quimper Grange, 1219 Corona Ave, Port Townsend.
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