(Photo is not current, just indicative of the fires that have been ongoing in the region. See information on smoke resources at bottom below.)
Dr. Locke’s COVID-19 Update – Mon, Sept 14th *Online* 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.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers Workshop starts Mon, Sept 14 *Online*
During the online workshop, we laugh, we cry and we share pains and solutions. We are creating little bubbles of safe zones to talk about what is happening in our homes. Behaviors that before were just annoying become and more irritating as we get tire and more overwhelmed creating dangerous cycles of unhappiness. The recent CDC study measuring the impact of COVID found that 30% of unpaid caregivers surveyed had thought about killing themselves in the past month. So it you are struggling taking careof a vulnerable adult, that’s normal. Join us. Learn how to do it better. Here’s the link to an upcoming free workshop.
Time: 10 am – 11:30 am Location: Online
Local 20/20 Council Meeting – Wed, Sept 16th *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, email Mark.
Time: 4 pm – 6 pm Location: Online
Coffee with PT City Manager John Mauro on KPTZ – Thurs, Sept 17thBrewocracy 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. Join the recurring Zoom Meeting here. (Meeting ID: 872 1438 1087 Password: 816197) Or simply tune in to KPTZ at 91.9 FM. Check KPTZ for the schedule, and find recorded conversations on the Discovery Road page.
Recovery Cafe Volunteer Training – Fri, Sept 18th *Online*
Dove House’s Recovery Cafe hosts a monthly volunteer training the third Friday of every month from 10am-11:30am. Here we learn more about issues that affect those in recovery; practice skills that will help us provide peer support; and connect more deeply as a recovery community. Join us at our next training, Email here with any questions. Visit herefor information about Recovery Cafe Jefferson County.
The Virtual Farm Tour – Sat-Sun, Sept 19th & 20th *Online*The Tour will be a unique opportunity to engage with members of the farming community online. Professional photographs will visually transport participants to 21 local farm sites, and live online presentations throughout the weekend will give people a chance to interact with local farmers. The Virtual Farm Tour will also provide information about buying directly from farmers, and resources for home gardeners. Visit here to learn more and participate!
Time: Various, check website. Location: Online
Port Townsend Farmers Market – Sat, Sept 19thThis time of year, tomatoes, tomatillos, peppers, summer squash, eggplant, corn, green beans, fresh onions, carrots, cabbage, celery, cucumber, sweet and spicy peppers, salad mix, fresh herbs, blueberries, as well as late-season strawberries, are in abundance at the Farmers Market.
The Port Townsend Farmers Market has also been adding new vendors, check their website for the latest. The 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 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location: Uptown, Tyler Street.
Chimacum Farmers Market – Sun, Sept 20th
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
Local 20/20 Climate Change Preparation Monthly Meeting – Mon, Sept 28th *New* *Online*
Interested in learning more about how climate change will impact Jefferson County, and what we can do as a community to prepare? Attend our monthly meeting, generally on the 4th Monday of the month, to learn about current projects and how to get involved. Meetings are virtual, contact Cindy for more information.
When: 2 pm – 4 pm Where: Online
September is Eat Local First Month – Now through Wed, Sept 30th
September is a great time to enjoy the bounty of goodies produced by our many local farms. From fresh dairy products, to delicious vegetables and fruits, to high quality meat and eggs, shoppers can meet virtually all their grocery needs buying directly from farms and local retailers right here on the Olympic Peninsula. By supporting local farmers and businesses, consumers are not only building meaningful relationships with the people who grow, cook or sell their food, they are also ensuring more dollars stay in our local communities and supporting the health and longevity of our farmland for many years to come. Find the Fork!Community members can look for local food with the Eat Local First fork icon at local restaurants, retailers, grocers and farmers markets. Learn more about Eat Local Month by visiting their website.
First Indigenous Online Film Festival – Now through Mon Oct 5th *New* *Online*
For the first time, Vision Maker Media will be hosting an online, five-week-long celebration of American Indian, Alaska Native and worldwide Indigenous films from August 31 – October 5, 2020. Accompanying the films, a collective of inspiring filmmakers will discuss the films and more. To see the films, go here.
*Community Notices*
Local 20/20 COVID-19 Resources l2020.org/COVID-19/ *Updated* *Online*
A central location for community-wide information relating to COVID-19, updated frequently. Includes Reliable Information Sources, 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.
Smoke and Fire Information *New* *Online*
There are many good websites that can help you monitor your situation and take appropriate action. Here are some of them:
East Jefferson Fire-Rescue: Wildfire PreparationWA Smoke Information: a useful blog from The Department of Ecology
Purple Air: an interactive map
Air Pollution in WA: another interactive map
Windy: an amazing and informative site. On the right-hand side, elect Air Quality and then PM2.5
How to Make Your Own Clean Air Fan *New* *Online*
The WA Department of Ecology has a very clear video on how to make a cheap and effective air cleaner. For more information, visit their site.
This is a subset of the full announcements. See the full version, including all of Community Notices and Resiliency Readings, here.
