This Week
Meaningful Movies – The Wisdom of Trauma – Mon, Nov 14th
Join Meaningful Movies and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Jefferson County for a community discussion about the film The Wisdom of Trauma. One in five Americans are diagnosed with mental illness in any given year. Suicide is the second most common cause of death in the US for youth aged 15-24, and kills over 800,000 people a year globally and 48,300 in the USA. Drug overdose kills 81,000 in the USA annually. The autoimmunity epidemic affects 24 million people in the USA. What is going on? In The Wisdom of Trauma, travel alongside physician Dr. Gabor Maté to explore why our western society is facing such epidemics.
NOTE – this film will not be shown during the Zoom meeting. Instead, you’ll register and watch the film on your own and then join the Zoom meeting for the community discussion with representatives from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Jefferson County. FIRST, register and you’ll receive an email containing a link to watch the film. Watch the film on your own device any time between 6:00 PM on Sunday, November 13 and 6:00 PM on Monday, November 14.
THEN, JOIN THE DISCUSSION on Nov 14th on Zoom for a community discussion with representatives from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Jefferson County using this link. (No registration is required for the Zoom meeting). Trailer and more info, Facebook page.
Time: 6:30 pm | Location: Online
Flood Hazard Planning for Big and Little Quilcene Rivers – Tues, Nov 15th *New*
Jefferson County Department of Community Development (DCD) is hosting a virtual public meeting for flood hazard planning for the Big Quilcene and Little Quilcene Rivers. They have a grant to assess flood hazards along the two rivers. They are currently evaluating existing conditions along the rivers and reviewing flood history. They will also be identifying potential management strategies to protect people and property while also protecting natural conditions that support fisheries. The results of this work with be presented in a Comprehensive Flood Hazard Management Plan. DCD would like input from those who reside in the area as they draft the plan. See the DCD page for call in information, or zoom link below.
Time: 6:00 pm || Location: Zoom link here
Composting Toilets and Supporting Codes and Policies – Tues, Nov 15th
Laura Allen co-founder of Greywater Action will introduce the science and technology of composting toilet and urine treatment systems. Since local regulations hardly support these systems, the presentation will provide an overview of the codes and policies that govern themin Oregon and California. Laura advises governments and trains local officials and community advocates in the safe and effective adoption of waterless systems under Water Efficiency and Sanitation Standards for the Built Environment, known as WE Stand. Laura currently serves on the Technical Committee which will issue the latest revision of these IAMPO plumbing codes in 2023. She also contributed to Washington State greywater code for multiplex housing, which was signed into law by Gov. Inslee in early 2022. Her books include Greywater, Green Landscape and The Water-Wise Home, which covers waterless toilets. To receive the Zoom link for this session, email Carol McCreary. carol@phlush.org. The Housing+Sanitation Learning series is made possible with funding through the Give Jefferson Campaign.
Time: 5:30 PM to 7 PM. Location: Online
Local 20/20 Council Meeting – Wed, Nov 16th
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 us at info@l2020.org. For online meeting information, contact us at info@l2020.org.
Time: 4-6:00 PM | Location: Online
Birds of Ecuador Presentation – Wed, Nov 16th
Join us for a live pictorial presentation of the wild birds of Ecuador. Our very own volunteer, Beverly McNeil, photographer and Audubon Trip Leader will be sharing her beautiful pictures from her trip to Ecuador. Beverly is quite knowledgeable and will share her experiences and expertise with all of us. The presentation will be held at the Hospital Building at Fort Flagler State Park. Register Here.
Time: 6:00 PM | Location: Fort Flagler State Park
End of Life, Deathcare, and Psychedelics Symposium – Thurs, Nov 17th
This symposium is focused on one strand of a larger conversation about how we as individuals and as a community can support ourselves and one another in dying well. We aim to open a deeper conversation around psychedelics and end of life/deathcare and connect those who are most interested in this work with one another, all steps towards supporting this work happening with care and integrity in our local community. The evening will include an interwoven array of music, presenters, facilitated discussion, and community connection, including Opening Songs by The Threshold Choir; Music by Andy-Fischer-Price; Introductions to the Port Townsend Psychedelic Society/End of Life and Psychedelics Subcommittee and The Dying Matters Guild; Psychedelics and End of Life Care: A Match Made in Heaven by Corine de Boer, M.D., Ph.D.; Embracing Fear by Rhonda Hull, Ph.D End-of-Life Planning Facilitator; How To Talk With Your Healthcare Provider by Jackie Levin, M.S., R.N. Holistic Nurse and Patient Advocate; A Shifting Legal Climate: Progress, Risks, and Practicalities by Erin Reading, M.A. Port Townsend Psychedelic Society Organizer and John Rapp, J.D. Entheogenic Lawyer, Activist, and Ethicist; and Deathcare and Psychedelic Peer Support Considerations by Sarafina Landis, Death Doula.
Space limited, RSVP to save your spot
Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm | Location: the Quimper Grange, 1219 Corona St, PT
Cost: $5-$20 suggested donation at the door, no one turned away for lack of funds.
Volunteers Needed – Dabob Days – Sat, Nov 19th *New*
Support ongoing restoration of your local watersheds by volunteering with Northwest Watershed Institute! NWI is hosting new Dabob Days monthly volunteer events starting this Saturday, November 19th. This month, volunteers will get to know the scope of restoration projects with NWI and help install cages around recently planted native trees that have been getting eaten by wildlife at the Tarboo Wildlife Preserve.
Please email megan@nwwatershed.org to sign-up and get more details. To learn more about NWI, visit http://nwwatershed.org/.
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Location: Meeting at 3281 Dabob Rd. Quilcene
Lecture Series: Of Puffins and Petrels – Sun, Nov 20th
Presented by Peter Hodum, Professor of Biology at University of Puget Sound. Hodum’s talk delves into the collaborative research focused on improving the understanding of the ecology and conservation status of species such as the Tufted Puffin, Rhinoceros Auklet, Cassin’s Auklet and Leach’s and Fork-tailed Storm-Petrels. To keep this series accessible to all, regardless of the ability to pay, there is no set charge for the event; however, donations are always welcomed and appreciated. Contact them here, or here for more info.
Time: 3:00 PM | Location: Fort Worden Chapel
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