This Week
Artist in Residence Sculpture Reveal – Mon, Oct 9th
You are invited! Come see and learn about the site-specific sculpture the Artist in Residence, Carol Rashawnna Williams, created at the Jefferson County Transfer Station and learn more about the A.I.R.E. program. A reveal and short celebration will be on site at the Transfer Station. Though the Transfer Station is not open to the public for business on Mondays, it will be open to the public for this event. There will be parking signs.
Time: 5–6 pm | Location: 325 County Landfill Rd, Port Townsend
Meaningful Movies Presents Covenant of the Salmon People – Mon, Oct 9th
Join Meaningful Movies Port Townsend for an online screening of Covenant of the Salmon People, a feature-length documentary portrait of the Nez Perce Tribe. The movie explores how their relationship to salmon has shaped the tribe’s culture, history, and spirituality. A community discussion with special guests will follow the film. The Nez Perce is the oldest documented civilization in North America, with archaeological sites along Idaho’s Salmon River dating back 16,500 years. The cornerstone of their creation story is an agreement with salmon to protect its continued existence. The Nez Perce Tribe teeters on the brink of a biodiversity and cultural crisis — and their fight continues to restore and recover wild salmon to their historic numbers. As dams and climate impacts threaten to bring salmon to extinction, the movie traces the tribe’s efforts to honor their ancient agreement. Trailer and more info here. Facebook page here.
Time: 6:30 pm | Location: Zoom
Local 20/20 Beyond Waste Group Meeting – Tues, Oct 10th New
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: 10:30am – 12:00pm | Location: Online
“Towards a Better Future: the Power of Positive New Stories” – Tues, Oct 10th
“Towards a Better Future: the Power of Positive New Stories” is the topic of featured speaker Harvey Stone at Port Townsend Indivisible’s meeting. Members of the public are invited; there is no admission fee. Communications specialist Harvey Stone is new to Port Townsend, but he’s had a long career with very large companies, the World Bank, and a variety of environmental and climate non-profits. The common thread in those activities has been “messaging,” i.e., how to engage more people more deeply so they take action that’s meaningful to them. The why’s and how’s of positive messaging has applications to our personal lives. An opportunity for socializing will follow the presentation with juice and homemade cookies.
Time: 5 pm | Location: Unity Center, 3918 San Juan Ave, Port Townsend
Affordable Cohousing in Port Townsend: A conversation with Cohousing Expert – Charles Durrett – Thurs, Oct 12th
Come for an exciting in-person event where you will discover the advantages of affordable cohousing in Port Townsend with the renowned expert, Charles Durrett. Learn how to create a vibrant community while keeping costs affordable. This is your chance to ask questions and gain valuable insights from a true cohousing innovator. This free event is sponsored by Housing Solutions Network, Song Sparrow Cohousing, The Cohousing Company, and Newt Crossing. More information here.
Time: 7-8:30 pm | Location: Quimper Grange, 1219 Corona St, Port Townsend
The ABC of Noxious Weeds – Thurs, Oct 12th
Jefferson County Master Gardener Foundation presents this talk by Sarah Fairbank. Sarah will teach about the A,B,C noxious weed lists as well as the Monitor and Quarantine lists, the difference between WA state and Jefferson County noxious weeds and their removal for economic and health reasons. Everyone is welcome to join and find out if there are any noxious weeds lurking in your neighborhood and what to do about it. For more information go to jcmgf.org and click on The Title on the right side of the web page.
Time: 3 pm | Location: WSU Classroom
Dabob Days Orca Recovery Day Project – Sat, Oct 14th
Support the ongoing restoration and protection of the Tarboo watershed, from the headwaters of Tarboo Creek to Tarboo-Dabob Bay, by volunteering at monthly Dabob Days projects with Northwest Watershed Institute! This month, join student leaders from NWI’s Headwater to Bay Summer Program to remove invasive Himalayan blackberry and prepare the site for a restoration planting this winter. Please email Megan or visit NWI’s website to sign up. To learn more about NWI, visit here.
Time: 10 am – 2 pm | Location: 2151 Dabob Rd, Quilcene
2023 Fire & Rescue Fest – Sat, Oct 14 New
Join East Jefferson Fire & Rescue (EJFR) in downtown Port Townsend for a day of Firefighter Fun & Games! In 2022 EJFR celebrated 150 years of fire service to our community! Since then, we’ve decided to mark Fire Prevention Week with a Fire and Rescue Fest highlighting EJFR’s unique skills and abilities with an event that all ages can participate in and enjoy. Tour your fire apparatus. Participate in some firefighting games such as the bucket brigade. Watch a live firefighting demonstration, featuring EJFR’s Ladder Truck. Enter the Creative Coloring & Art Contest. Meet EJFR and other local emergency response partners. More information here.
Time: 10am – 4pm | 250 Madison St, Port Townsend – in front of City Hall
Fariborz Youssefirad Memorial Health Scholarship Fundraiser – Sun, Oct 15th
Hip-hop Beat-box Rap contest and raffle. Come and enjoy the performances and be a part of the FUNRAISER bringing attention to type 2 diabetes and evidence-based nutrition. A free community event. Mary Purdy and a team of her “Dance Club” students will get you moving with some lively booty-shaking inspired jazz-funk-hip-hop dance performances. Get ready for some local entertainment to move & groove by. Meet the authors: Robin Sharan, “Liver & Gallbladder Super Cleanse”, and Gina D. Diamond, M.ED., “Hidden Treasures, Survival Strategies for Parents with Picky Eaters”. Bring your best, most creative, innovative, fun, outrageous performance. More information here.
Time: 12 – 4pm | Location: The Cotton Building, 607 Water St., Port Townsend
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