| This Week Climate on Tap: “Project Drawdown – 100 Solutions to the Global Climate Crisis” – Wed, Nov 3rd We will spend an engaging time exploring the 100 most substantive solutions to reverse global warming, based on meticulous research by leading scientists and policymakers around the world. Learn about current solutions to the climate crisis from global to local. Co-sponsored by Local 20/20 Climate Action, Jefferson County Public Health, and FinnRiver Cidery. This is not a lecture series, but a book club/discussion format. For further information email Laura Tucker or call 360-379-4491. Open to Climate on Tap only in the open air Pavilion with socially-distanced tables. Vaccinations and ID required. Food and beverages available including hot cider! Overhead heaters make it cozy! Time: 7-8:30 pm | Location: FinnRiver Cidery Climate Action Committee Presentation on Top Greenhouse Gas Reduction Opportunities – Thurs, Nov 4th *Online* Jefferson County’s Climate Action Committee (CAC), an advisory body to the Port Townsend City Council and the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners, will present the top local greenhouse gas reduction opportunities to the public on Thursday, November 4th in an online meeting. Learn more about the recent greenhouse gas community emissions reduction opportunities report as well as the August IPCC Climate Change 2021 report, and progress related to local electric vehicle charging infrastructure, fleet conversion, access and affordability of EVs; and opportunities to reduce miles driven, especially in single occupancy vehicles, for both tourists and commuters. Speakers include Port Townsend Public Works Director Steve King; Chair of the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners Kate Dean; and Cindy Jayne, Chair of the Climate Action Committee. Check the Climate Action Committee webpage for details on how to join the meeting. Time: 4:00 -5:30 pm | Location: Online Global Day for Climate Justice – Sat, Nov 6th *New* *Online* The “Global Day for Climate Justice”. In solidarity with millions around the world who are marching and rallying for Climate Change policy from world leaders meeting in Glasgow at COP 26, The United Nations Climate Change Conference. They will join them with signs and voices. Learn more. Time: 1-2 pm | Location: Meet at the Triangle by the Port Townsend Co-op. |
| Upcoming Events Climate Action Outreach Meeting – Thurs, Nov 11th *New* *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, contact cag@l2020.org. Time: 3-5pm | Location: Zoom Local 20/20 Council Meeting – Wed, Nov 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 at marlow@l2020.org. For online meeting information, contact us at info@l2020.org. Note: meetings Oct – Dec 2021 are from 3-6 pm to allow for strategic planning along with the regular meeting. Time: 3pm – 6pm | Location: Online |
| Recurring Events COVID-19 Update – Mondays *Online* The Weekly COVID-19 update with Jefferson County Public Health Officer, Dr. Allison Berry. 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, 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. Berry on KPTZ or later in the KPTZ archives. For more information, you can go here. Climate on Tap – First Wednesdays Climate on Tap is back – in person in FinnRiver’s cozy Pavilion! Each Climate on Tap is held on the first Wednesday of the month from 7-8:30 pm. Co-sponsored by Local 20/20 Climate Action, Jefferson County Public Health, and FinnRiver Cidery. This is not a lecture series, but a book club/discussion format. For further information email Laura Tucker or call 360-379-4491. Port Townsend Farmer’s Market – Saturdays 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: 10 am – 2 pm (New November hours) | Location: Lawrence and Tyler St, Uptown Port Townsend |
| Community Notices Editor announcement: Historically, we have not accepted “sales-related” submissions to this newsletter. We are reevaluating this position, and will now accept submissions related to vending and sales that are related to our mission on a trial basis for addition to this Community Notices section. Please refer to the bottom of this newsletter for how to submit an announcement. Eat Local! Survey *New* If you participated, in any way, in the Eat Local! Campaign this summer, please help us improve future campaigns by taking a few minutes to complete this survey! (The survey says Lopez Island at the top, but it also pertains to East Jefferson County (we partnered with Lopez and Fidalgo Islands). Thank you! Fill out survey. Job Opportunity: Community Relations and Events Manager Jefferson Land Trust is hiring! This full-time position serves to deepen and expand relationships between the organization and members of our community through events that build a strong and invested base of community support. Jefferson Land Trust embraces a people-first approach, and provides benefits, a cozy office, and competitive wages. To apply, email your resume and cover letter to Carolyn@Full-CircleHR.com by November 5th. Full position description Job Opportunity: Development Assistant Jefferson Land Trust is hiring! In this full time position you will provide administrative support to the development team, handling correspondence and mailings, entering and tracking donor info, coordinating volunteers, and helping with events. Jefferson Land Trust embraces a people-first approach, and provides benefits, a cozy office, and competitive wages. To apply, email your resume and letter of interest to Carolyn@Full-CircleHR.com by November 5th. Full position description Biochar for Growing Food Olympic Carbon Fund is giving away free biochar to food producers. Farms, market gardens and shared gardens are eligible for a free cubic yard of biochar from Olympic Biochar, and up to three more yards at half price ($75). Home gardeners are eligible for the Bucket List — up to fifteen gallons of free biochar for every Bucket Share event that happens (one coming soon). Make your soil more fertile and more resilient to the impacts of climate change. Learn more and sign up at www.olympiccarbonfund.info Jefferson Land Trust Discovering the Forest Program Series *Online* Forest ecosystems are characterized by fascinating relationships between wildlife, plants, trees, water, and air. Add human use and economies into the mix, and the dynamics at play become even more complex. Join them as they set out to explore these interconnections and ask, how does a community forest thrive for the good of all? In Discovering the Forest, all will come together as a community to deepen shared understanding of forests and what a community forest can be. That understanding will be used to shape the vision of the amazing opportunity there is for community involvement at Valley View Forest and Chimacum Ridge Forest. Fall Sessions are in progress now (video recordings available). Winter and Spring sessions upcoming. Learn more and sign up. Friends of Fort Flagler Virtual Program Series As the winter approaches, Friends of Fort Flagler will be offering free virtual programs October through April. Their goal is to offer one program a month. If you have attended a program in the past, you will be automatically invited to the events. If you are not receiving their program invitations and would like to be added to the mailing list, please send an email to:fortflaglerfriends@gmail.com. |
| Community Resources New informational Electric Vehicle web tools for Jefferson County Jefferson County’s 2018 Greenhouse Gas Inventory indicates that transportation accounts for 66% of our greenhouse gas emissions. This might be your best excuse yet for buying the most responsive (fast), fun vehicle you’ve ever had! Our community has a new set of web tools that can help you in your EV research: https://jeffersoncan.org/electric-vehicles/ Local 20/20’s COVID-19 Resources Online Local 20/20’s COVID-19 resource page is a central location for community-wide information relating to COVID-19, updated frequently. Includes Reliable Information Sources, Vaccine info, Food Sources, Community Covid-19 Resource pages, Giving and Getting Assistance, Community Events Online, Community Face Mask Program, and information web posts related to COVID-19. Look in the red box at the top of the page for all the newest information. Master Gardeners Q&A Have a question about a plant/insect/composting/landscape issue? Master Gardener volunteers are here to help. You can fill out our online intake form and a Master Gardener will get back to you via email. Eating Locally and Seasonally- A Cookbook Announcing a new book from our friends at Transition Lopez Island, Elizabeth Simpson and Henning Sehmsdorf. Eating Locally and Seasonally is a compilation of recipes using fresh ingredients grown and raised on their farm, S&S Homestead. Illustrated by local artists, it contains dozens of recipes, including basic cheesemaking, simple fermentation and preservation techniques, and a wide variety of vegetable and meat recipes. Elizabeth and Henning once again bring our focus back to the joy (and the health benefits) of eating food that can easily be grown or locally purchased in our own backyards. Softcover book available for $15 while supplies last. To order yours, contact Sonia soon! Just Soup on Tuesdays Every Tuesday at 11:30 – 1:30, Just Soup provides free, hot soup lunches at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1020 Jefferson St, on the Tyler St. bus line (by the Bell Tower). Enter the rear church parking lot on Franklin, and whether you are on foot, bike, or car, you will be in line for curbside pickup, with masks, gloves, and safe distancing protocols in place. Pick up a lunch for yourself or your neighbor in need. No questions asked. Many partners and supporters have come together to feed Port Townsend one bowl at a time. This information also appears on Local 20/20’s COVID-19 Resources Meals Page. Time: Tuesdays, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM | Location: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1020 Jefferson St. Emergency Text Alerts from Jefferson County Sign up to receive Jefferson County Department of Emergency Management’s emergency alerts by text on your mobile phone and/or by email. NIXLE messages provide crucial information in an emergency & are sent directly to your text-enabled device and/or email. The sign up web page also has information about other alert and warning systems, including the tsunami warning system and the WSDOT alert system. NPREP: Prepared Neighborhoods Prepare for emergencies with your neighbors by joining or starting an NPREP neighborhood. There are currently over 100 NPREP neighborhoods organizing here in Jefferson County. Learn if you live in an NPREP trained neighborhood. Learn about NPREP. A Tool for Neighborhood Organization Nextdoor is a private social network for YOUR neighborhood. Use this link to join one of 59 Nextdoor Neighborhoods in Jefferson County. Currently there are 13,814 subscribers, with many new members joining each day. Email Pete Hubbard with questions or comments. Calling Local Photographers – Fall photos needed! Local 20/20 Weekly Announcements invites local photographers to submit images that capture the character of our community and its natural setting. For the opening photo of each weekly email (which is also posted to our website), we seek local color, horizontal (“landscape”) orientation, and jpeg format. Please no children, pets or recognizable faces. Kindly send to events@l2020.org. Please include your name in the jpeg filename. We are an all-volunteer non-profit, so compensation for your talent and generosity is a photo credit and our profound thanks. |
| Resilience Readings Do you have readings, podcasts or videos to share that are aligned with our Local 20/20 mission? Please submit them here. New IPCC Report on Climate Here is an excerpt from climate.gov about the new climate report released a few weeks ago. “….the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released the Physical Science Basis report from Working Group 1, a major part of their sixth Assessment Report. This report includes the most up-to-date understanding of the climate system and climate change, providing the best scientific evidence in order to understand the past, present, and future changes to our planet from global warming. The conclusions are clear: climate change is already affecting nearly every part of the planet, and human activities are unequivocally the cause. The report, co-authored by 234 scientists from around the world, finds that we are now around 2.0°F (1.1°C) warmer than in 1850-1900, warming at a rate without precedent in at least 2000 years, possibly longer. This report confirms that the climate-driven changes occurring around the world are widespread, rapid, and intensifying. Our influence on the climate is making extreme weather and climate events—like heat waves, heavy rain, and droughts—more frequent and severe, putting more people, property, and natural resources in harm’s way. Unless there is a rapid and large-scale reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, limiting warming to a 2.7°F (1.5°C) threshold will be beyond reach. Scientists warn that the more humans drive Earth’s average temperature above this threshold, the more frequent and severe extreme weather and climate events will become.” Read the full article here. Local 20/20 NPREP Featured in Resilience.org Learn how the Local 20/20 Neighborhood Prep effort got started in this article from resilience.org, based on interviews with Deborah Stinson and Judy Alexander. Interestingly, it all started with Hurricane Katrina! And the preparedness continues today: learn more at Local 20/20’s emergency preparedness page. Local 20/20 Leader Column on the Community Vision Report This month’s Local 20/20 Leader Column by Cindy Jayne highlights some of the key takeaways from Local 20/20’s Community Vision report. Concerns about the economy and housing were common themes, as well as a great appreciation for the strength of our communities. And the visions for the future were inspiring to read – more diverse employment and community, building expertise in agricultural and forestry solutions to climate change, and more. Read the full article here and/or go directly to the vision report. To see a nicer formatted version of these weekly announcements, go here. |
