COVID-19 Update on Mon, Nov 16th*Update*
The Weekly COVID-19 update with Jefferson County Public Health Officer, Dr. Thomas Locke at today’s meeting of the County Commission. To watch live or recorded videos of the entire 9 a.m. Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting, including the 9:45 a.m. 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. Locke at 9:45 a.m. on KPTZ or later on the KPTZ home page. And see below, in Community Notices, for how to be COVID S.M.A.R.T.!
City of Port Townsend Shoreline Master Program Survey – Now- Mon, Nov 23rd *New* *Online*
How do we protect and restore valuable aquatic resources for future generations, provide for water-dependent uses, and ensure access to public shorelines? The City of Port Townsend is conducting a periodic review of its 2007 Shoreline Master Program (SMP) and we want to hear from you. Policies and regulations contained in the SMP apply to shorelines along Port Townsend Bay, Admiralty Inlet, Straits of Juan de Fuca, Kah Tai Lagoon, and Chinese Gardens Lagoon. Please help guide this project by providing your input on our online survey here.
Jefferson County Greenhouse Gas Inventory Public Presentation – Tues, Nov 17th *Online* The Jefferson County / Port Townsend Climate Action Committee is hosting two zoom meetings to roll out to the public the Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report that was completed last spring. Join the Climate Action Committee and City of Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro to hear about the primary sources of our greenhouse gas emissions in Jefferson County, what progress has been made since the 2005 inventory, and next steps.
Time: 11/17/20, 7:00 – 8:30 pm Location: zoom link, or call in at 253 215 8782 with Meeting ID: 990 7236 7634 and Passcode: 302719
Local 20/20 Steering Council Meeting, Wed, Nov 18th *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. For online meeting information, contact Mark .
Time: 4 pm – 6 pm Location: Online
Coffee with PT City Manager John Mauro on KPTZ – Thurs, Nov 19thBrewocracy has a new weekly time slot on KPTZ – Thursdays, from 12:10 to 12:40 pm. Discovery Road DJ host Tim Quackenbush hosts Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro in a live broadcast that encourages productive dialogue. John takes questions that listeners call in to 360-215-7270 during the 12:10 to 12:40 p.m. broadcast. You can also email questions to Tim Quackenbush. See the KPTZ event page here for links to join the Zoom meeting. Or simply tune in to KPTZ at 91.9 FM. Check KPTZ for the schedule, and find recorded conversations on the Discovery Road page.
Discovering the Forest Online Class – Fri, Nov 20th *New* *Online*
The Jefferson Land Trust is offering a new class (an offshoot of the popular Nature In Your Neighborhood program) once a month to learn about community forests: how we can tell if they’re healthy, ways we can ensure they thrive, and how a forest’s abundance can nourish our community. From November through February, a variety of local community members will guide these events. Go here for more information and to register.
Time: 4-5:30 pm Location: Online
Port Townsend Farmers Market – Sat, Nov 21stBeginning November 7th, the Port Townsend Saturday Market will run 10 am-2 pm, and hours for online store pickup will change to 10am-noon.
You can place your order online here by 1 pm Thursday and pick it up during market hours. There is an option for bike delivery of online orders from the farmers’ market. Find out more here. Don’t forget your mask!
Time: 10 am-2 pm Location: Uptown, Tyler Street.
Free Thanksgiving Dinners with Curbside Pickup – Thurs, Nov 26th *New*
The Holiday Meals/Tri Area Community Meals organization is once again preparing a hot Thanksgiving Dinner with turkey, potatoes, vegetables, roll and a cookie. Reservations are required for pickup. Call 360-379–4228 and follow the instructions. Pickup is located at the Tri-Area Community Center, 10 West Valley Road in Chimacum and runs from noon—2 pm.
Deliveries are reserved for only those that do not have transportation OR are homebound. Leave a message and we will contact you about delivery details. Due to COVID-19—inside dining is not available.
They will follow up each call to confirm your reservation and/or get delivery information.
Volunteers, please call 360-379-4228 and leave a message.
Donations can be sent to:
1240 West Sims Way #286
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Time: noon- 2 pm Location: The Tri-Area Community Center, 10 West Valley Road in Chimacum
From Christmas Hunt to Christmas Bird Count – Thurs, Dec 3rd *Online*
Friends of Fort Flagler is excited to offer an opportunity to learn how a holiday tradition changed from killing to counting our feathered friends. Gary Eduardo Perless will be sharing his experiences with us about the Christmas Bird Count on Marrowstown Island and offer tips on identifying the types of birds that call Fort Flagler home.
Gary Eduardo Perless is a volunteer naturalist with the Audubon Society, leading walks throughout Jefferson County. He has a degree in Geography, has worked as a science teacher, outdoor educator, and conservation promoter for a Peruvian cloud forest reserve near Machu Picchu.
The program will be offered online and free to the public as part of an effort by Friends of Fort Flagler to expand their focus to include the natural history of the park. Go here to learn more about Friends of Fort Flagler, volunteer, or become a member.
To register, send your name, email and the city of residence here. Upon emailing us, they will send you the links and instructions.
Time: 6 pm Location: Online
Sign Up Now for WSU Extension’s Online Home Horticulture Class this Winter *New* *Online*
Would you like to be a better gardener? Learn more about soil, composting, diagnosing plant problems, growing fruit and vegetables, and much more at the WSU Home Horticulture course online this winter. The wide range of topics will be taught by WSU faculty, staff, Master Gardeners, and other regional experts. Saturday mornings, January 9 to April 24 (excluding April 3), 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to noon.
Students will have access to the WSU Extension online Master Gardener Training Modules and the Master Gardener manual. There is the option to earn a Home Horticulture Certificate by completing assigned homework and quizzes. Please note: if you are interested in using this class as a step to become a Jefferson county Master Gardener, please contact Bridget Gregg at for details. Tuition for this comprehensive course is $300.
Register here . Spaces are limited and registration will close on December 18th or when the class is full, whichever comes first.
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