COVID-19 Update on Mon, Oct 12th *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.
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day by Exploring the číčməhán Trail – Mon, Oct 12th
Benches were installed at two sites on the číčməhán Trail just in time to enjoy the view on Indigenous Peoples Day, October 12, and throughout the year. The benches are located at the Four Points interpretive sign at the intersection of Van Buren and Blaine and the Laurel Grove Cemetery gravesite of S’Klallam Chief číčməhán, his wife si?ám’itsa (see-hem’itza) and a grandson.
From Four Points one can view Mt. Rainier, Mt. Baker, the Olympic Mountains and Orcas Island on a clear day. Chief číčməhán’s gravesite offers a southeastern view over the trees to Port Townsend Bay. A 30-page booklet created by the Tribe includes a Trail map and descriptions of all 18 of the historic sites, email here. More history here.
The číčməhán Trail is a project of Native Connections Action Group at Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, in partnership with the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe. Celeste Dybeck, Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal Elder, is the project lead.
Learn About Pacific Harbor Seals – Tues, Oct 13th *Online*
Friends of Fort Flagler offers an opportunity to hear from one of the area’s premier experts on marine mammals, Casey McLean, Executive Director of SR3. Casey Mclean has over 12 year’s experience working with marine animals and is the Executive Director of SR3, Washington’s first dedicated marine animal hospital. SR3 is a nonprofit organization that focuses on response, rehabilitation and research of local marine wildlife.
To register, please email your name, email and the city of residence to Friends of Fort Flagler. They will send you the links and instructions.
We have seen an increase in harbor seal strandings at Fort Flagler in 2020. What should you do if you see one? How can you help them? This program is part of an effort by Friends of Fort Flagler to expand our focus to include the natural history of the park. They will be working with park staff to enhance the natural environment by working on the trails, removing invasive species, and restoring the natural habitat. They hope to provide a variety of educational opportunities for park visitors.
Time: 6 pm Location: Online
Jefferson Land Trust Work Party at Valley View Forest – Tues, Oct 13th
Jefferson Land Trust is holding a work party to finesse the trails that the community members built at the Valley View Forest property in anticipation of welcoming the public to this protected forest. They’ll also be installing gates and benches to prepare this protected forest for its public debut. Due to Covid-19 safety protocols, registration is required. Sign up here! Contact Carrie for more information and location details.
Time: 10 am – 1 om
Location: Contact them for specifics
Virtual Town Hall – Dove House Online Fundraiser – Tues, Oct 13th *Online*
Dove House is launching its first online fundraising campaign to raise $25,000 to build a deck and install landscaping for a beautiful, welcoming outdoor space to accommodate appropriately distanced gatherings at the Recovery Café. Peer-led support groups, classes in “School for Recovery,” community-building social activities, therapy sessions, and more will be led outside.
Our fundraiser includes an event each week in October, Domestic Violence Action Month.
On 10/13 go on a virtual tour of the newly renovated space at 939 Kearney St.
On 10/20 play virtual BINGO for prizes. (All who donate by October 19th will be sent two BINGO cards.)
On 10/26 enjoy an online concert with Hollow Moon.
Event details, links and fun ways to give at https://www.dovehousejc.org. Or, text CAFÉ to 800-304-0911. Questions? Call Brian Richardson at 360-385-5292.
Time: 5:30-7 pm. Location: Online
Coffee with PT City Manager John Mauro on KPTZ – Thurs, Oct 15thBrewocracy 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.
Local 20/20 Climate Action Outreach Meeting – Thurs, Oct 15th *New Date*
Want to help educate the community on what we all can do related to reducing our carbon footprint? Attend our monthly meeting to learn more about what is currently planned, and add your ideas to the mix! Meetings are generally on the second Thursday of the month, but for October the meeting will be on the 15th. For the online meeting information, email Cindy.
Time: 3 pm – 5 pm Location: Online
Port Townsend Farmers Market – Sat, Oct 17th October is a great time to appreciate the pumpkin and its winter squash family. While the tomato, cucumber, zucchini, and eggplant seasons are soon to close, winter squash is just rolling into your farmers markets.
The Port Townsend Farmers Market is also online! Place your order online here by 1 pm Thursday and pick it up during market hours. There is a now a new option for bike delivery of online orders from the farmers’ market. Find out more here. Don’t forget your mask!
We are asking folks to join us in the $20 farmers market challenge. Farmers market sales are down 52% versus last season. This sales reduction may result in local farms and businesses closing due to the pandemic economic downturn. We need help to turn things around. We are asking market shoppers to spend more of their weekly grocery budget directly with local farms at the Port Townsend or Chimacum Farmers Market. We also offer the JCFM online store, open Tuesdays 5:30 pm-Thursdays at 1 pm at jcfmarkets.org. The Farmers Market $20 Challenge– shop local for your health, to support local farms, and as an investment in our community.
Time: 9 am-1 pm Location: Uptown, Tyler Street.
Chimacum Farmers Market – Sun, Oct 18th
Want to shop for locally grown food in the heart of our farming community with your dog at your side? Well, the Chimacum Farmers Market may be just the market for you. Located in the heart of Jefferson County’s farm country, The Chimacum Farmers Market is set up every Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm, June-October. You can find the weekly vendor map on their website. Senior and immuno-compromised shopping hour from is from 10-11 am. General community shopping from 11 am to 2 pm at Chimacum Corner Farmstand. The Chimacum Farmers Market will follow the health and safety plan developed in partnership with Jefferson County Public Health listed in their newsletter, and now includes having shoppers wear masks to protect others.
Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (seniors 10-11), Location: 9122 Rhody Dr, Chimacum
Jefferson County Tiny Home Community Webinar Series – Wed, Oct 21st *Online*
Jefferson County’s housing crisis is going from bad to worse as the economic impact of COVID-19 hits. Learn why Tiny Home Communities are a sustainable solution to the housing affordability crisis here in Jefferson County. The goal in this webinar series is to answer many of the questions you might have about tiny home communities, such as: How do you build them? Where can you locate them? And would a tiny home community be a good fit for me? Series starts on Oct 21 with Tiny Home Community Development Basics; then Nov 18 Tiny Home Community Development Strategies; and Dec 16 Tiny Home Communities as Supportive Housing, all 6:30 – 8 pm.
Learn more and register here , or email.
Time: 6:30 – 8 pm, Location: Online
Local 20/20 Steering Council Meeting, Wed, Oct 21st *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
Engage PT Discussion on Water Supply – Mill Agreement – Mon, Oct 26th *Online* The City of Port Townsend is beginning the process for renegotiating an agreement with the Port Townsend Paper Mill that will address operations, maintenance, and replacement of the Olympic Gravity Water System as the City looks forward to the next 100 years of water supply. After nearly 100 years, 30 mile pipeline is at the end of its design life. In an effort to develop the best possible strategy for moving forward, the City desires to put all considerations on the table. Steve King is leading the discussion with the Port Townsend Paper Company. Steve will provide an overview of the background, considerations recognized to date, and the path forward. Climate change and water supply is one of those key considerations that will need to be vetted as part of the analysis and process. Local 20/20’s Climate Preparedness group is co-hosting this discussion.
Join here or call in at 253 215 8782, with Meeting ID 974 7141 7328, and passcode 815037.
When: 2:00 – 3:00 pm, Location: Online
For background information on the topic, see here. And learn more about Engage PT here.
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