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Upcoming Events Olympic Peninsula Mindfulness: Introduction to Mindfulness Practice class – Sun, Nov 21st *Online* ‘ What is “mindfulness”?’ They will explore this question by practicing some simple guided meditations and discussion around the mind-body interactions. Learning methods to turn towards difficulties such as stress, pain or anxiety can increase our emotional balance and resilience, and can support a calmer, kinder way of being-toward yourself and towards others in your life. This 2 hour online ZOOM class will introduce you to the benefits of, and the techniques for developing a mindfulness practice for your well-being, increasing your resilience around stress. The class will also give you a taste of the 26 hour course, “Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction”/MBSR- several classes which will be offered next January 2022. For more information and to register: 360-316-6544 Time: 7pm | Location: Zoom Olympic Peninsula Mindfulness Virtual Book Club – Mon, Nov 29th & Dec. 6th *Online* Their November book was published this year: Three Simple Lines- a Writers Pilgrimage into the Heart and Homeland of Haiku by Natalie Goldberg, author of Writing Down the Bones. Natalie will talk about her new book and take Q & A’s on Monday, November 29th to discuss her pilgrimage to Japan- her immersion into the human and natural landscapes of the birthplace of haiku. They will convene once more on Monday, December 6th to share our own exploration of haiku, our favorite haiku and discuss the impact of Natalie’s book. More information. Time: 7pm | Location: Zoom Climate on Tap: “What Happened in Glasgow?” – Wed, Dec 1st *New* Join guest speakers Jessica Plumb (award winning filmmaker, “Return of the River”) and Rachel Cardone (international water issues researcher at Stanford) who attended COP26. They observed firsthand all the nations of the world convening in Glasgow, Scotland to agree on policies and plans to ensure for a sustainable future for this planet. Come hear the outcomes and plan what we can do to join in the good work. 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! Co-sponsored by Local 20/20 Climate Action, Jefferson County Public Health, and FinnRiver Cidery. This is not a lecture series, but a discussion format with a focus on action taking. For further information email Laura Tucker or call 360-379-4491. Time: 7-8:30pm | Location: FinnRiver Cidery Community circle for common ground organized by Economics for Peace Institute – Weds Dec 1, 8, 15 *New* Starting on Wednesdays in December, locals will form two primary discussion groups: Lunch circle : 11am to 1pm Supper circle: 4pm to 6pm Debrief/Analysis: 1:30pm to 3:30pm (optional) Economics for Peace Institute, a 501c3 nonprofit, works globally through education, research and economic development to build peace, foster sustainability, and restore the Earth’s natural systems. The Institute’s work is measured by local people for its social benefits, its economic fairness and its ability to preserve ecosystems for future generations. The Institute promotes participatory research and participatory ecotourism. The Institute advances locally-derived, place-based indicators of community well-being and ecosystem stewardship. Learn more or contact them: socialfieldwork.net, 360-390-5253, salishsea@econ4peace.org Time: 11am – 1pm or 4-6pm | Location: Chimacum Grange |
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 (Only 5 more markets in 2021!) | Location: Lawrence and Tyler St, Uptown Port Townsend |
Community Notices Economics for Peace Institute is organizing community circles for common ground *New* Economics for Peace Institute, a 501c3 nonprofit, works globally through education, research and economic development to build peace, foster sustainability, and restore the Earth’s natural systems. The Institute’s work is measured by local people for its social benefits, its economic fairness and its ability to preserve ecosystems for future generations. The Institute promotes participatory research and participatory ecotourism. The Institute advances locally-derived, place-based indicators of community well-being and ecosystem stewardship. |
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. 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 13,894 subscribers, with many new members joining each day. Email Pete Hubbard with questions or comments. Calling Local Photographers – Thank you to those who submitted Fall photos! 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. |
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