Special Notice: Local 20/20-hosted event
For the Birds Climate Jazz Concert and Clean Energy Talks – Sat, Nov 15th *Updated*
Join the Nelda Swiggett Quintet for a unique multimedia jazz performance that connects audiences emotionally to the realities of climate change and carries a message of hope. You may have attended “The Alaska Suite” concert by the same composer in 2023, they are back for a second tour with an all new concert! This performance uses the lens of birds to tell the climate story. Hosted by Local 20/20 and Olympic Climate Action, with a Port Angeles concert happening at 2 pm that day (see here for details on both concerts.) Suggested Donation $10 – $20 / Students $5. Advance purchase tickets here, or at door (if space available).
UPDATE: given the current situation and increased demand for food at our local food banks, Local 20/20 will be collecting food donations at the concert. Bring non-perishable, non-expired food to the Port Townsend concert at QUUF, and we will collect it up and deliver it to the Jefferson County Food Bank Association.
Schedule:
6:00 – Jefferson PUD: energy efficiency opportunities and rebates
6:15 – Frederickson Electric: electrification (heat pumps, EV chargers, solar)
6:30 – Powertrip Solar: solar benefits & how it meshes with the PNW grid
7:00 – Concert
8:30 – Information tables
Time: 6 – 9 pm | Location: Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2333 San Juan Ave, Port Townsend
This Week
Beating the Cold & Flu Season: Boosting Immunity using Medicinal Herbs – Tue, Nov 11th
Denise Joy of Mountain Spirit Herbals will be discussing a variety of herbal remedies for boosting immune systems and to help with symptoms of colds and other seasonal ailments. As a fourth-generation herbalist, Ms. Joy’s vocational path was passed to her by her great-grandmother, Fanny, from the mentorship of her Auntie Margaret from Hawaii, and others. She has been active with the American Herbalists Guild, contributes to the Port Townsend Farmers Market, and teaches local at-risk youth and others in her community about herbal medicine.
This free series offered by Quimper Grange examines “all things food & growing” in our area. Doors open at 6:15 pm.
Time: 6:30 -7:30pm | Location: Quimper Grange, 1219 Corona Ave, Port Townsend
Friends of the East Jefferson County Trails Connections Public Meeting – Thu, Nov 13th *New*
Back Country Horsemen & Trail Work in WA state – Back Country Horsemen of WA Buckhorn Range Chapter Director Bob Hoyle and Peninsula Chapter Director Jeff Chapman will give a presentation on Back Country Horsemen, grants, and the Palouse to Cascades Trail. They will also discuss the multiple multi-use trails that parallel the Larry Scott Trail and the Olympic Discovery Trail.
Learn more about Back Country Horsemen on the Washington State Equestrian Educational and Volunteer Trail Maintenance Organization – Back Country Horsemen of Washington website.
Time: 9am | Location: Finnriver Farm & Cidery
Jefferson County Master Gardener Talk: Planning and Establishing Hedgerows – Thu, Nov 13th
If you are in need of a fence for your garden, consider planting a living one. Hedgerows, a mix of closely spaced, native plants, have been used for centuries as barriers for fields and for dividing croplands from livestock. Often planted as windbreaks in the U.S., they have become increasingly popular as interest in sustainability grows. Jefferson County conservation district manager Joe Holtrop will speak on “Planning and Establishing Hedgerows.” He will discuss factors to consider, including species selection, site preparation, planting, and maintenance. Whether you need privacy, a buffer from the street, or simply want to create a garden room, consider the benefits of offering habitat and sustenance to wildlife as well. This talk is sponsored by the Jefferson County Master Gardener Foundation and WSU Extension is free and open to the public. For more information, visit the website.
Time: 3 – 4pm | Location: Kivley Center, 97 Oak Bay Road, Port Hadlock
qatáy Prairie Weed Warriors Work Party – Sat, Nov, 15th *New*
Volunteers will tackle three projects: leaf raking at the prairies (please being leaf rakes), filling sand bags for a tarping effort to prepare prairie soil for replanting, and digging Orchard grass to search for small bulbs and compost the grass. Healthy snacks and beverages will be available. Digging tools and gloves are available to use… enjoy spending some time on our prairie remnants! Questions? Send email.
Time: 10 am – 1 pm | Location: Camas Prairie Golf Park, Port Townsend
PTMSC Lecture: Humpback Whales Generate “Thrums” – Sun, Nov 16th *Updated*
Presented by Dr. Fred Sharpe, Whale Biologist: Humpback whales produce varied aerial sounds including trumpets, shrikes, hoots and percussions. Of special interests are their low frequency, far-traveled, elephant-like, aerial rumbles. Although “thrums” are new to science, they are familiar to those in the Salish Sea. The lecture will feature sounds, slides and the scientific inquiry conducted at Five Finger Lighthouse into these remarkable aerial signals. This event is FREE – Thanks to the Darrow Family for their ongoing support.
For information, send email, or visit the event page.
Time: 3- 4pm | Location: Wheeler Theater at Fort Worden Historical State Park, 25 Eisenhower Ave, Port Townsend (Note: A Discover Pass is required to park at Fort Worden Historical State Park)
Calling Local Photographers!
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 email your photos, including your name in the jpeg filename. If you’re sending multiple images, please send one per email. We are an all-volunteer non-profit, so compensation for your talent and generosity is a photo credit and our profound thanks.
Photo: Great Blue Heron at Fort Worden by Mark Cole
For the full set of announcements, including Upcoming Events, Recurring Events, Community Notices, Community Resources, and Resilience Readings, see here.
