This Week
Meaningful Movies Port Townsend Presents: “Disturbing the Peace” – Mon, Nov 13th *New*
“Disturbing the Peace” is about people born into conflict, sworn to be enemies, who challenged their fate. The film follows everyday people who took extraordinary actions by standing for what they believe in, just like those who came before them – Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, and many others whose names we don’t know. The movie challenges all of us to understand the narratives we live within, to look at our current roles in our societies, and to decide what role we are going to play in creating a more humane world for all. More info here.
Time: 6:30 pm | Location: Online
Housing Solutions Network Celebrates 5 Years of Impact – Tues, Nov 14th
HSN is celebrating 5 years of addressing the housing crisis, and you’re invited! Join them for their Annual Meeting & Birthday Bash. Interested in joining the Network but don’t know where to start? The Annual Meeting kicks off at 4:30 pm for new and existing housing advocates and community members. Join them at 6 pm for more festivities over cake and cider. Want to help start the new year off with momentum and drive? Take the 2024 Community Survey and help identify housing goals that are important to you.
Time: 4:30 pm (annual meeting), 6 pm (festivities) | Location: Finnriver Cidery, 124 Center Rd, Chimacum
Local 20/20 Beyond Waste Group Meeting – Tues, Nov 14th
The Beyond Waste Action Group meets the second Tuesday of each month 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: 10:30 am – 12 pm | Location: Online
One Payer States Meeting on Single-Payer Universal Healthcare – Tues, Nov 14
Curious about the difference between the current U.S. privatized healthcare system and what might be possible in a single-payer healthcare system? One Payer States, a group devoted to the belief that healthcare is a human right, will be holding a zoom meeting to discuss the difference between privatized health care, single-payer, and socialized medicine. What is the current state of the single-payer universal health care movement in the United States? How can you help the fight to achieve efficient and fair care for all? Join this meeting for a crash course in the U.S. universal care activist movement, and learn how you can get involved at a local, state, or national level! Register here.
Time: 5 pm | Location: Zoom
Panel on Reproductive Rights in Jefferson County – Tues, Nov 14th
Reproductive choice is a national issue—but what about reproductive choice in Jefferson County? Where does a pregnant person go for help? That’s the program focus for Port Townsend Indivisible‘s meeting Nov 14. The program is free and open to the public. Investigative journalist Lily Haight will report on her visits to a local “clinic” purporting to offer “crisis pregnancy” services. Jefferson County Public Health nurse Susan O’Brien will discuss the full-range of reproductive health services available in Jefferson County. State Representative Steve Tharinger will discuss legislative progress on abortion rights in Washington and potential legislation on the issues raised. The program will be moderated by Bruce Cowan.
Time: 5 pm | Location: Unity Center, 3918 San Juan Ave, Port Townsend
Local 20/20 Council Meeting – Wed, Nov 15th
The monthly Local 20/20 Steering Council meeting is open to all and welcomes those interested in involvement in Local 20/20 leadership. Newcomers are always welcome. For the wet weather months we will be meeting via zoom. If you’d like more information and/or a virtual orientation, or for the meeting link, contact us.
Time: 3 – 5 pm | Location: online
EV Carshare Ribbon Cutting – Wed, Nov 15th
ZEV co-op, along with the Chamber of Jefferson County, the Jefferson County/City of Port Townsend joint Climate Action Committee (CAC), the City of Port Townsend, and OlyCAP, will hold a ribbon-cutting event to celebrate and bring awareness of the recent launch of the new ZEV coop EV carshare program in the City of Port Townsend. The City, Chamber, and OlyCAP partnered with ZEV Coop to successfully apply for funding for a low income EV carshare program through a WSDOT ZAP grant. The partnerships came out of the CAC EV Work group, which was established to help speed the transition to EVs in Jefferson County as one way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This specific program was especially desirable because of its ability to make EVs accessible to a wider range of residents, and the potential for households and businesses to use the carshare as an extra car, reducing the number of cars owned. There are currently two EV carshare cars available in Port Townsend, a Chevy Bolt EUV at the Chamber, and a Chevy Bolt EV at OlyCAP 7th Haven. Each site will be getting an additional EV in the next year. Community leaders and carshare representatives will present at the event. Learn more about the program and how you can sign up at ZEV co-op.
Time: 12:30 – 2:30 pm | Location: The Chamber of Jefferson County, 2409 Jefferson St B, Port Townsend.
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