Dr. Locke’s COVID-19 Update – Mon, Sept 21st *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.
Coffee with PT City Manager John Mauro on KPTZ – Thurs, Sept 24thBrewocracy 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.
Port Townsend Farmers Market – Sat, Sept 26th This 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 27th
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 *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.
The Port Townsend Golf Course – Responses Due before Wed, Sept 24th *New* *Online*
The City is exploring alternative use ideas for the Port Townsend Golf Course that harmonize with the needs and desires of the community and wants to hear from everybody. There are a number of choices:
1. Take a survey before Wednesday September 30, 2020 at 5 pm.
2. Be an Ambassador. Based on the Engage PT ambassador concept, community members can lead a conversation (socially distanced and masked OR virtually) with their neighbors, friends, and family to create alternative use ideas. Responses will be reported back to the City and included in their analysis. If you are interested in being an Ambassador, please email them or call 360-379-2979.
3. Email your own thoughts here.
4. Zoom. If you are interested in participating in a group Zoom meeting with the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Director, please email us or call 360-379-2979 to schedule a time.
In addition to exploring alternative use ideas, the City has also posted a Request for Proposal for continued golf operations; the RFP was posted on August 12th and proposals are due by September 30th.
First Indigenous Online Film Festival – Now through Mon Oct 5th *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.
Local 20/20 Climate Action Outreach Meeting – Thurs, Oct 8th *New* *Online*
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, from 3:00 – 5:00 pm. For the online meeting information, email Cindy.
Time: 3 pm – 5 pm Location: Online
This is a subset of the full announcements. See the full version, including all of Community Notices and Resiliency Readings, here.
