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HomeMy WebLinkAbout010923 FW_ Local 20_20 Weekly Announcements ________________________________ From: Local 20/20 Sent: Monday, January 9, 2023 9:00:38 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Heidi Eisenhour Subject: Local 20/20 Weekly Announcements ________________________________ ALERT: BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not open attachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. ________________________________ View this email in your browser <https://mailchi.mp/a8679134e556/local-2020-weekly-announcements-2692244?e=65e5a66890> <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=a88a2d64f5&e=65e5a66890> Local 20/20 Weekly Announcements January 9th, 2023 <https://mcusercontent.com/18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5/_compresseds/dae804df-80c9-2f09-aefb-cc2100fe8fe7.jpg> edited by Jeanette Leonard Common Goldeneye by Beverly McNeil *Editor's Note for regular readers: It's easy to keep up-to-date with our long newsletter by looking for items marked *New* or *Updated*. These are items that have been added or updated this week. Everything else has appeared in prior newsletters, and may be skipped if you have already read about it. This Week Forestry Lunch Breaks: Birds of Washington - Jan 9th-13th <https://mcusercontent.com/18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5/images/38d98d82-540a-fe89-cfd6-46504740cee8.png> Washington State and the greater Pacific Northwest are home to many species of birds. Private timberland can serve as critical habitat for many of theses species, partly because these forests tend to be more diverse in species composition in structure. In this series they will discuss multiple types and species of birds native to Washington and how forest owners can enhance bird habitat on their property. Register here <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=f7263b61c1&e=65e5a66890> . Monday: Owls, Tuesday: Birds of Prey, Wednesday: Waterfowl, Thursday: Excavators, Friday: Songbirds. Time: 12:00 PM | Location: Online via Zoom Online Screening of Agritopia: Rundown Apartments Reborn as Food-Forest Cohousing Village - Jan 9th *New* <https://mcusercontent.com/18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5/_compresseds/c00603db-633a-985e-08c2-959f56e16266.jpg> In 2007, Ole and Maitri Ersson bought the rundown Cabana apartment complex in Portland, Oregon and immediately began to de-pave parking spaces to make space for what today is a huge permaculture co-living space and urban food forest. Today, the Kailash Ecovillage has 55 residents who all help farm where there was once pavement, grass, a swimming pool, and an overgrown weed patch. Time: 6:30 PM | Location: Online via Zoom How to Provide for Birds in your Backyard - Thurs, Jan 12th Jefferson County Master Gardener Foundation will present Bird Gardening in the Pacific Northwest: How to provide for birds in your yard by local birder Steve Hampton. Steve will share which trees and plants are important for local bird species, and how to turn your yard into habitat that supports them. Please come and join us. For more information go to jefferson.wsu.edu <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=ebf8cd8708&e=65e5a66890> or jcmgf.org <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=d1b 82d33b9&e=65e5a66890> and click on Bird Gardening In the Pacific Northwest. Zoom Link for Event <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=b38b152fdd&e=65e5a66890> Trailer and More Info <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=3dc6d9846d&e=65e5a66890> Time: 3:00 PM | Climate on Tap is back! - Thurs, Jan 12th “What Happened in Egypt? Summary of COP27 – news and reviews” From November 6-20, COP27 held high-level events, key negotiations, and press conferences, hosting more than 100 Heads of State and Governments, over 35,000 participants, and numerous pavilions showcasing climate action around the world. Was progress made? Hear the main take-aways and future commitments and plans. What can we do locally? This Climate on Tap is held virtually while we find a permanent in-person venue. Here is the Zoom link Zoom link <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=49c763df1a&e=65e5a66890> Meeting ID: 894 3241 6555 Passcode: 556240 Time: 7:00-8:30 PM | Location: Online via Zoom Local 20/20 Council Meeting - Mon, Jan 16th *New* <https://mcusercontent.com/18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5/images/16b74098-4420-8673-3bd8-fab55b413c0f.jpg> Great, thanks for the announcement! I modified it on the L2020 calendar for January. I have the following default one for the future meetings: " Local 20/20's Citizens Healthcare Access Group (CHA) is a long running forum of people from the community concerned about healthcare access in Jefferson County. Discussion topics include Charity Care issues at the hospital, Legislative actions supporting local healthcare, public health issues, dental care, mental health and more. There is no membership needed, the public is welcome. Contact prof.angelagyurko@gmail.com <mailto:prof.angelagyurko@gmail.com> for the Zoomlink to the meeting if interested, along with historical background on the group. Time: 6:30 - 8:00 PM | Location: Zoom Upcoming Events Local 20/20 Council Meeting - Fri, Jan 20th *New* <https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/8U2jF3yiDFeWhXPG7FQRGMrXKNjrH_6zdm4ccODimLCBUksBRVjIuEEH5BGLKNNhNpJXerI4ybJSy3Y8fon_-T3ycz-zMWltQF1cyekcuGhgljhFQdCzS_hsWjJ9JZi9aG2PsLSXeXx4kxWg9Bt3gGL9e_tf6 w=s0-d-e1-ft#https://mcusercontent.com/18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5/images/8d22d1a4-8f31-475a-b475-5480d531b0f0.jpg> This month's meeting is moved to a different date due to conflicts. (It is normally the 3rd Wed of the month). 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 us at info@l2020.org <mailto:info@l2020.org> . For online meeting information, contact us at info@l2020.org <mailto:info@l2020.org> . Time: 4-6:00 PM | Location: Online Youth Quilting Clinic - Sat, Jan 21st & Feb 4th <https://mcusercontent.com/18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5/images/920898f9-bb3d-072f-23db-5562daf7b01b.png> Jefferson County 4-H is partnering with Quilts of Valor to offer a 2-day youth quilting clinic. The mission of the Quilts of Valor Foundation is to cover service members and veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor. The Quilts of Valor Under Our Wings program is an exciting opportunity for youth to learn the art and skill of quilting, the joy of performing community and national service and the honor of awarding the Quilt of Valor to a local service member or veteran. Guided by experienced Under Our Wings mentors, beginning quilters will make their own Quilts of Valor for service members in their communities. This clinic is open to youth ages 14-18, with an interest in sewing and quilting. No sewing experience required. All supplies and equipment are provided. Space is limited for this event and pre-registration is required. e San Juan Archipelago, setting the stage for scaled up recovery efforts to save this iconic species. Day 1: An Introduction to Quilting meets Saturday January 21st from 10 – 2 at the WSU Extension Classroom. Day 2: Quilts of Valor Annual Sew Day meets Saturday February 4th from 9-4 at the American Legion in Port Townsend. Recovering Pinto Abalone - Sun, Jan 22th <https://mcusercontent.com/18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5/images/1194ecf6-dbfe-a1a2-5032-72d9cf1b6327.png> Pinto abalone in Washington waters have undergone long-term declines, are currently at an extreme low abundance and are facing potential population collapse. In 2019, the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW) listed this ecologically important rocky-reef grazer as a state endangered species. Puget Sound Restoration Fund leads a collaboration of recovery partners aiming to rebuild stocks to self-sustaining levels. A primary restoration strategy is the introduction of cultured juveniles into the wild; partners including WDFW, NOAA, the PTMSC, Seattle Aquarium, the University of Washington, Western Washington University and others have developed and implemented a conservation aquaculture program responsibly producing abalone progeny for outplanting. Over the past decade, partners have carefully released 45,000 genetically diverse, healthy Pinto abalone to 28 restoration sites in the San Juan Archipelago, setting the stage for scaled up recovery efforts to save this iconic species. Time: 3:00 PM | Location: Fort Worden Chapel Transportation Lab Meeting - Jan 23rd *New* The Transportation Lab is a Local 20/20 Action Group working to promote a transportation system that minimizes need for personal motor vehicles. Such a transportation system must be safe, convenient and healthy, and it must be based on: * People walking, the most healthful mode; * People bicycling, the most efficient mode; * Mass transit, the most efficient for moving large numbers of people: * Private vehicles for providing services and moving small numbers of people In person, monthly on the fourth Monday. Time: 4:30-6:00 Northern Elephant Seals in the Pacific Northwest - Weds, Jan 25th <https://mcusercontent.com/18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5/images/098e3414-1275-2575-5ff4-77dda9daa8ef.jpg> Please join the Friends of Fort Flagler to learn more about Northern elephant seal natural history and distribution. They will also discuss common causes of stranding in Northern elephant seals, field assessments and our recent hospital cases. Presenter Casey Mclean has over 12 years’ experience working with marine animals, and is the Executive Director of SR3, Washington’s first dedicated marine animal hospital. SR3 <https://l2020.us8.li st-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=7bd429ebb5&e=65e5a66890> is a nonprofit organization that focuses on response, rehabilitation and research of local marine wildlife. Presenter Dr. Michelle Rivard is an aquatic animal veterinarian for SR3 focused on clinical medicine, pathology, and health of free-ranging marine mammals Register here. <https://l2020.us8.list-mana ge.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=70f8fed8dc&e=65e5a66890> Friends of Fort Flagler is a non-profit organization dedicated to the restoring, preserving and protecting the natural and historic resources of Fort Flagler State Park. Please support our state park by becoming a member, volunteering or donating to our organization. Learn more <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=184e48a0f3&e=65e5a66890> . Time: 7:00 PM | Location: TBD Stage 8 Restoration: The How's and Why's of NOSC's Upcoming River Restoration Work - Sun, Jan 29th <https://mcusercontent.com/18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5/images/1194ecf6-dbfe-a1a2-5032-72d9cf1b6327.png> The program will showcase upcoming river restoration work on the Olympic Peninsula by NOSC <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=543d423393&e=65e5a66890> . The solutions to repairing these reaches will serve as a jumping off point to begin to explore stream evolution, just what happened to the reaches, why they evolved to look the way they do now, and how they can be restored to some of their previous glory to the benefit of fish, wildlife and people. Learn more here <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=20e7b3a6f8&e=65e5a66890> . Time: 3:00 PM | Location: Fort Worden Chapel Learn about Bio-luminescence - Weds, Feb 8th <https://mcusercontent.com/18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5/images/7f7c19c3-b36d-bb7a-d0c8-c0e8daa7b79c.jpg> Have you seen the waves hit the shore and glisten? Ever wonder what it is and what causes it? Where should you go to see it? Join Sam Kaviar from Olympic Kayak Tours to learn about this amazing phenomenon. Register Here <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd6 11c999ee661f5&id=8936e15856&e=65e5a66890> Presenter: Sam Kaviar is the founder and owner of the Olympic Kayak Tours. Sam received a bachelor's of science in Animal Behavior and Zoology, and Conservation Biology from The Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA. Learn more <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=1a5dfde171&e=65e5a66890> Time: 7:00 PM | Location: TBD Recurring Events Bull Kelp Exhibit - Fridays thru Sundays thru February <https://mcusercontent.com/18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5/images/1194ecf6-dbfe-a1a2-5032-72d9cf1b6327.png> This family friendly traveling exhibit explores the vital worlds of kelp forests just off our shores. Come enjoy this combination 3D experience of a bull kelp forest and its creatures, with 7 illustrated interpretive panels, video and sound. Visit them at ptmsc.org/visit-us <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=39e0f39001&e=65e5a66890> or contact gsanchez@ptmsc.org <mailto:gsanchez@ptmsc.org> for more information Time: 12:00 - 3:00 PM | Location: 1001 Water St., downtown Port Townsend Birding in Our State Parks - Saturdays <https://mcusercontent.com/18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5/images/ffd97eda-d394-156e-7e82-bfedb30ed7fd.jpg> Beverly McNeil, Audubon trip leader and nature photographer continues to lead bird walks every Saturday of every month. You must contact Beverl <mailto:bevybirds53@gmail> y in order to register. The group size limit is 5. Full vaccinations and a Discovery Pass are required. Wear sturdy shoes/boots and note that the walks average 3 to 4 hours, walking about 1.5 miles. Wear layered clothing for changeable weather. Bring binoculars, and water if desired. Bad weather can result in cancellations. Please note that there have been some changes. These two outings are free of charge: Anderson Lake every third Saturday through Admiralty Audubon Fort Flagler every fourth Saturday through Friends of Fort Flagler If the above outings are full, Beverly will work with you to arrange a different date at any of our four State Parks and will charge a fee of $20.00 per person. Locations include Anderson Lake, Fort Flagler, Fort Worden and Fort Townsend. Beverly's photographs are displayed at the Port Townsend Gallery <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=3d69 637e21&e=65e5a66890> . Time: 9:00 am Plastic Recycling Pop-Up Drop-Off - 1st and 3rd Saturdays <https://mcusercontent.com/18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5/images/46c531e2-870c-ee05-f6d4-5417eb19c82a.png> Are you ready to start recycling your plastic bottle caps and can connectors? PT Potential <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=ec7773df3b&e=65e5a66890> is now open for collections! Swing by their next drop-off event with your clean plastic items and learn how they plan to recycle them! Join us in mitigating our pollution and working towards a more local, circular economy. Collecting caps, lids, and can carriers. Don't have plastic collected? Swing by anyway, we'd love to chat plastics! Time: 2:00 - 4:00 PM | Location: Check the current schedule <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=006a6210c0&e=65e5a66890> Styrofoam Recycling - 1st Tuesdays and 3rd Saturdays <https://mcusercontent.com/18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5/images/4720ca4d-0b50-98ba-ed16-2c16c011d368.png> The Port Townsend StyroCyclers can only accept pieces that are white, rigid, clean, and dry, with all tape, labels, paper, and cardboard removed. They also accept clean and dry packing peanuts of all colors and types (separated from the styrofoam), as well as white styrofoam food trays that are clean and free of stains and writing. Your materials will be inspected at your vehicle, and disqualified materials will be returned to you. Thanks to the Fort Worden PDA, the styrofoam is packed and stored at the Fort Worden Battery Putnam, then delivered to Kent once per month thanks to OlyCap and Northwest Harvest food bank trucks. At the Kent facility, a densifier machine uses heat and pressure to convert the styrofoam into a toothpaste-like consistency that cools into heavy, glassy blocks, which are then sold to manufacturers of products such as picture frames, construction details, and surfboard blanks. The densified product is in high demand because it is less expensive than virgin plastic. You can check the schedule and/or message them at any time at PTStyroCyclers@gmail.com <mailto:PTStyroCyclers@gmail.com> or through their Facebook page <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click ?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=2885c1f610&e=65e5a66890> . Port Townsend Styrofoam Recycling pick-up - 1st Tuesdays & 3rd Saturdays For residents of East Jefferson County only Time: 10:00-noon | Location: Fort Worden’s Battery Putnam, which is near Alexander’s Castle (229 Alexander’s Loop). Park your vehicle in the middle of the street in front of the battery. Port Ludlow Styrofoam Recycling pick up - Jan 17th Time: 9:30-11:00 AM | Location: Port Ludlow Bridge Deck (on Harbor Drive: above Beach Club parking lot, 121 Marina Drive) Inner Work of Racial Justice Reading Group - 3rd Thursdays <https://mcusercontent.com/18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5/images/f344c8ae-a9fe-9ea4-0d17-ab2e38c83ccb.jpg> The Chimacum Center invites community members interested in social justice learning and personal growth to join them for a reading & mindfulness practice group on the Rhonda V. Magee book, “The Inner Work of Racial Justice: Healing Ourselves and Transforming Our Communities Through Mindfulness." Learn more here <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=9f7ec696e3&e=65e5a66890> . Suggested contribution of $50 for the series, with all funds going to support ongoing racial equity work in the community; sliding scale welcome and no one turned away for lack of funds. Sign up in advance by emailing and we will get you more information and ways to access the book. Jefferson County Library has e-book, audio and print copies available, as well as support services to facilitate access. Email them at: chimacumcenter.info@gmail.com <mailto:chimacumcenter.info@gmail.com> to sign up! Time: 5:30 - 7:00 PM | Location: Finnriver, Chimacum Farmers Market - Saturdays <https://mcusercontent.com/18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5/images/b67cb30b-1081-60ad-e0e8-97aab624dec3.png> Port Townsend Farmers Market on Saturdays -The Port Townsend Farmers Market operates 9-months out of the year from the first Saturday in April through December 17th. Located in the heart of uptown Port Townsend on the 600 block of Tyler Street between Lawrence and Clay streets, the market offers a wide variety of seasonal produce, pasture-raised meat, hard cider, honey, artisan cheese, bread and pastries, prepared food, as well as fine arts and crafts from Jefferson and neighboring counties. From locally grown food to pottery, the items sold travel no more than 50 miles to reach the market. Some of their vendors even bike their products to market. More information <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=8a642eb640&e=65e5a66890> . Time: 10am-2pm | Location: 650 Tyler Street, Port Townsend Forest/Orchard Bathing Walks - Saturdays <https://mcusercontent.com/18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5/images/a573c239-a1d2-1e36-ffb4-1149a15814b3.jpeg> From Olympic Peninsula Mindfulness. Walk – Sit – Walk: As you cross the 'threshold' into the woods and meadows of Fort Worden, you can walk comfortably and safely far apart without masks, or as you choose. Walks follow paths linking the woods and meadows in the park. Several times we will pause, listen to a nature poem, sit or stand in silence and join in an occasional guided meditation led by Ellen Falconer, mindfulness teacher. Please wear clothing which will keep you warm and dry, as you may be walking, sitting or standing about in wet, chilly, invigorating seasonal weather. * December 17: 2 PM - 3:30PM- Saturday * January 1/New Years Day: 11 AM - 12:30 PM- Sunday * January 14: 2 PM - 3:30 PM- Saturday * January 29: 11 AM - 12:30 PM- Sunday * February 19: 11 AM - 12:30 PM- Sunday * February 26 11 AM - 12:30 PM- Sunday * March 18: 2 PM - 3:30 PM- Saturday For more information call 360-316-6544 or visit their website <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=0cb7c57fa5&e=65e5a66890> . Walks are as listed above. Please get more details on the website. Registration is encouraged! If they have to cancel they will update you! Protest Fossil Banks' Climate Crimes - Fridays <https://mcusercontent.com/18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5/images/6ecc5ff4-7bc8-84d8-d0f1-063076c91018.jpg> Join a local demonstration at Port Townsend's JP Morgan Chase Bank on the first three Fridays of the month from 11:00 Am to 1:00 PM. They bring big art and fliers to educate bank customers about Chase and Wells Fargo's continued funding of fossil fuel expansion. They aim to move local money away from fossil banks, in line with divestment campaign stopthemoneypipeline.com <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=99882e8dd 6&e=65e5a66890> . On the 4th and 5th Fridays of the month, they make new art and regroup in Irondale. Volunteers needed to expand our message to local Wells Fargo branch. More info & RSVP: communityartworks@gmail.com <mailto:communityartworks@gmail.com> . Protest Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, first 3 Fridays | Location: Chase Bank, 419 Kearney Street, Port Townsend Art Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 4th and 5th Fridays | Location: Irondale (email RSVP for address) Community Notices Call for Artists! <https://mcusercontent.com/18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5/images/594b836b-f61a-c3b5-5f73-31fce76b844d.png> The Artist in Residence and Educational Program (A.I.R.E.) is calling for artists to apply for the first residency term at the Jefferson County Transfer Station occurring June-August 2023. Inspired by the AIR program in San Francisco, Recology, Glean in Portland, and the Recycling educational site at Signal Mountain TN, the A.I.R.E. Program aims to provide an artist in residency to a local artist while the artist in turn, will help bring to light our issues of waste through creative processes. A.I.R.E. offers mining privileges for materials at the dumping grounds at the Jefferson Co. Transfer Station from June – August 2023. The artist will earn a $2,000 stipend and can exhibit their work for a weekend in September 2023. Artists will be asked to spend 12-20 hours per week (2 of those committed to education) in the small studio/office on site or in their respective studios. The A.I.R.E. committee will be accepting application from Dec 19th 2022 through Feb 14th, 2023. For inquiries and/or application, please contact us by email <mailto:tracy@aireatthetransferstation.com > or see Website <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=926d4bc632&e=65e5a66890> . Read Shakespeare Out Loud! *New* The Changelings, a varied group of Shakespeare fans gather online every other Tuesday to read and discuss the works of William Shakespeare, No experiences necessary-open to everyone-casual. For information on participating contact bobbinsdream@gmail.com <mailto:bobbinsdream@gmail.com> . Tidelands to Timberline Northwest Naturalist Course <https://mcusercontent.com/18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5/images/e6026e5e-f196-1807-e06a-cd06a0b8d189.png> The registration lottery is now open for Jefferson Land Trust’s 2023 Tidelands to Timberline Northwest Naturalist Course (April 14 - June 2.) This eight-week, field-based course offers committed participants the chance to become intimately familiar with the natural history and ecosystems of the northeast Olympic Peninsula and absorb the knowledge of some of the greatest naturalists in the area. In addition to six to eight hours every Friday, the course’s curriculum asks participants to spend an additional three to ten hours per week learning about our local natural history — a commitment of fifteen hours per week. In an effort to make access to this popular course as equitable as possible, 2023 course participants (limited to 18) will be randomly selected from a list of those who wish to register and who are prepared to commit to the course. To learn more and enter the lottery by midnight January 13, click here <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=b95 60cc02f&e=65e5a66890> . Cost is $375. Chimacum HS/MS Needs Tutors <https://mcusercontent.com/18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5/_compresseds/1b1797fd-93c6-4a9c-9ebb-7d0bab5242b5.jpg> Students at Chimacum High School/ Middle School need after-school tutors. The highest need is with math, but tutors in writing, science, world language and other subjects are also needed. Doug is organizing a group and will have many 50-minute slots available, running Tuesdays and/or Thursdays, 2:20 p.m. to 3:10 p.m. If you have topical expertise and experience working with young people, call Doug Edelstein at 206-769-9563 or email him <mailto:daedelstein 2@gmail.com> . OHT Survey for those with Housing Needs <https://mcusercontent.com/18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5/images/205a08e0-200b-6a29-6b22-5fac489818aa.jpg> Olympic Housing Trust (OHT) is planning to build a townhouse in Port Townsend. This is just a survey <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=5f477bc461&e=65e5a66890> . Once they begin building, they will be looking for applicants. They are planning to build 5 townhouses in Port Townsend that will actually be affordable for people of low to moderate income. They are applying for a Housing Trust Fund grant through the state. One of the many items to investigate is to gather info on whether they know of people who would qualify for loans for these townhouses. The loans will be under $250K. The survey will identify how many people are in the family, what income bracket they fall into, whether they are currently residents of Jefferson County, if they already own a home or not. It is optional for anyone to give us their contact information. Thank you for Tiny Homes! <https://mcusercontent.com/18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5/images/66ddd0fe-c03e-739d-ace9-45e123e133cf.jpg> The 11 most recently built tiny shelters destined for the Caswell-Brown village along Mill Rd will be moved from where they were built, since early October, at the New Life Church, to the village. Shelter recipients, most of whom have been living in tents since moving there, are eagerly awaiting their new, warmer and more secure, housing. These signs appeared along Sims Way in front of the OlyCAP offices. Community Build volunteers, (see: www.community-build.org <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=a5348d99ac&e=65e5a66890> to sign up) are eager to build another 10 shelters for OlyCAP, intended for C-B villagers beginning in early spring. First, funds are needed to cover costs for materials. Donate on the website and/or sign up to volunteer. Community Build’s mission is: Inspired by compassion for our unsheltered neighbors, they are engaging our community in building secure housing while strengthening community for us all. The most recent newsletter is found at here <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=584be44de6&e=65e5a66890> . For more information: info@community-build.org <mailto:info@community-build.org> Free Tax Preparation with AARP TaxAide *New* <https://mcusercontent.com/18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5/images/f80328b8-f664-2a8e-7deb-cf75a24c34a3.jpg> Hello there! AARP Tax-Aide is providing free tax preparation services for the 2022 tax season starting on January 30th. Call to make your appointment. IRS-certified Tax-Aide volunteers provide free tax preparation and e-filing services for low-and-middle-income taxpayers of all ages. We can also help you file for the new Washington State Working Families Tax Credit, along with your federal income taxes. The Tax-Aide service is available from January 30th through April 18th We provide free tax preparation services in Port Townsend, Chimacum, and Quilcene from February through mid-April. To make a tax appointment, please contact see the attached flyer. When: January 30th through April 18th Where: www.aarp.org/taxaide <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=54ba0bc9ce&e=65e5a66890> Elderberry Program <https://mcusercontent.com/18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5/images/68a895e3-3f0c-0f0e-32a4-80cd22c64cc5.png> Elderberry are reaching out to invite elder community members to participate as volunteers with the Port Townsend-based Heartberry Playschool! Availabliity to join: Infant Care (ages 3 month - 1 year) - Trinity Church (Uptown) - Indoors (day care) - Seeking elders to share nurturing skills to support care of babies Toddler Care (ages 2-5 years) - Shy Acre Farm (near San Juan/Discovery) - Outdoors (experiential learning) - Seeking elders to share nature and art talents to support activities with children Email contact at msgracelove@me.com Adams Street Community Gardens Looking for New Members <https://mcusercontent.com/18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5/images/1d3bc484-63cf-50ce-fbfd-68f37b2f8568.jpeg> As the pandemic eases in the months ahead, they find many members unable to continue with their group due to other commitments. After 10 years they have developed a truly successful community garden, with amazing soil, sound infrastructure, and impressive production. They encourage people to drive by on Adams St. between Blaine and Roosevelt to see what they have accomplished. It will be a huge challenge to continue this garden with a significantly smaller number of members. They are reaching out to would-be gardeners to consider joining us in 2023! No experience necessary and no requirement to live in the neighborhood...just energy to help, a few hours a week to participate, and enthusiasm for growing things. Please leave a message at 360 379-9708 to receive a call and become part of our team! Volunteer Web Designer Needed <https://mcusercontent.com/18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5/images/01a3e342-9643-eedb-c5a5-ceb42faa92f5.jpg> Community Build is looking for a volunteer who likes to design and update websites. We are an active all-volunteer organization with the mission: "Inspired by compassion for our unsheltered neighbors, we are engaging our community in building secure housing while strengthening community for us all.” We count on our website www.community-build.org to connect volunteers and donors with us, knowing that we all benefit from “doing together what we are each good at doing”. That's what builds community. Be part of a wonderful community effort by pitching in an hour or two a week to keep the website current. Does this interest YOU? If so, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator Debbi Steele at deborahksteele@gmail.com Results of Survey on Housing + Sanitation Learning Series <https://mcusercontent.com/18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5/images/f8dd5460-1e16-af57-f6bd-f5a118bbafd8.png> A summary of the responses to the survey that is helping shape the HSN-PHLUSH Learning Series is available here <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=6e4044b132&e=65e5a66890> . They are grateful to the 42 individuals who took the time to reply with their preferences and notes on knowledge gaps and misconceptions relating to housing and sanitation. Topics that attracted more than half of respondents include greywater, rainwater, and composting toilet systems, even though most are not currently permitted here. You want to know the rules regarding toilet systems for those living in RVs and various other types of small dwellings, issues for which they'll turn to County officials. To launch the series in early October, they'll address choices #3 and #4. In the first week of October, they'll offer free on-demand viewing of FLUSH: The Documentary <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=15943f609a&e=65e5a66890> . A discussion of the film with two experts in it will take place online on Tues, Oct 11th at 5:30 pm. An online session on Sanitation Justice on Tues, Oct 18th at 5:30 pm will be presented by Abigail Brown, a member of the University of California faculty. See next week's Local 20/20 Announcements for registration links. ________________________________ Community Resources Eat Local First's Washington Food & Farm Finder Map Eating local — and supporting our community’s farmers, fishers, and other food producers — is easy with the Eat Local First Washington Food & Farm Finder <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/clic k?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=5083f0c99b&e=65e5a66890> , from the statewide group Eat Local First (ELF) Collaborative <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id= fabd73d670&e=65e5a66890> . Enter your location by zip code or town/city name and use the detailed search criteria to find food grown, caught, raised, or made near you, navigating the handy map to explore further. Filter your search to find specific products, delivery options, and more. Just Soup on Tuesdays <https://mcusercontent.com/18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5/images/93583a9e-8347-408c-adec-a2a4b6693988.png> Every Tuesday at 11:30 - 1:30, Just Soup provides free, hot soup lunches at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1020 Jefferson St, on the Tyler St. bus line (by the Bell Tower). Enter the rear church parking lot on Franklin, and whether you are on foot, bike, or car, you will be in line for curbside pickup, with masks, gloves, and safe distancing protocols in place. Pick up a lunch for yourself or your neighbor in need. No questions asked. Many partners and supporters have come together to feed Port Townsend one bowl at a time. Time: Tuesdays, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Location: St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1020 Jefferson St. Emergency Text Alerts from Jefferson County <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=be155bc67d&e=65e5a66890> Sign up to receive Jefferson County Department of Emergency Management <https://l2020.us8.list- manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=c8a62b93f0&e=65e5a66890> ’s emergency alerts by text on your mobile phone and/or by email. NIXLE messages provide crucial information in an emergency & are sent directly to your text-enabled device and/or email. The sign up web page <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=0d48b869c8&e=65e5a668 90> also has information about other alert and warning systems, including the tsunami warning system and the WSDOT alert system. NPREP: Prepared Neighborhoods <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=61ce4e9ad2&e=65e5a66890> Prepare for emergencies with your neighbors by joining or starting an NPREP neighborhood. There are currently over 100 NPREP neighborhoods organizing here in Jefferson County. Learn if you live in an NPREP trained neighborhood <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=dcf6ca7711&e=65e5a66890> . Learn about NPREP <https://l2020.us8.list-manage .com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=7588aacdc8&e=65e5a66890> . A Tool for Neighborhood Organization <https://mcusercontent.com/18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5/images/dc84717a-8117-4003-80be-bd18e79a7a4b.png> Nextdoor is a private social network for YOUR neighborhood. Use this link <https://l2020.us8.li st-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=abb464056d&e=65e5a66890> to join one of 59 Nextdoor Neighborhoods in Jefferson County. Currently there are over 15,500 subscribers, with many new members joining each day. Email Pete Hubbard <mailto:hphubbard@gmail.com?subject=NDN> with questions or comments. Calling Local Photographers <https://gallery.mailchimp.com/18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5/images/3ab8c010-5d9c-4313-a28b-a9dc1714ac3e.jpg> Local 20/20 Weekly Announcements invites local photographers to submit images that capture the character of our community and its natural setting. For the opening photo of each weekly email (which is also posted to our website <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u= 18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=d79051dc9b&e=65e5a66890> ), we seek local color, horizontal (“landscape”) orientation, and jpeg format. Please no children, pets or recognizable faces. Kindly send to events@l2020.org <mailto:events@l2020.org?subject=Photos> . Please include your name in the jpeg filename. We are an all-volunteer non-profit, so compensation for your talent and generosity is a photo credit and our profound thanks. Resilience Readings Do you have readings, podcasts or videos to share that are aligned with our Local 20/20 mission? Please submit them here <mailto:events@L2020.org?subject=Resilience%20Readings%20submission> . Questions and Answers about EVs in Jefferson County <https://mcusercontent.com/18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5/images/f63efd50-5398-1b2e-b6c0-a7f6d88f76a7.jpg> Close to 400 people attended the recent EV Expo, hosted by the Chamber of Jefferson County. The event was a great opportunity to celebrate the new technology and to hear questions and concerns from the public about how EVs work, what they cost, and what their impacts are in the community and on the environment. In the latest Local 20/20 column <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=3f04e91bb4&e=65e5a66890> in the Port Townsend Leader, Cindy Jayne describes some of the questions the public had and provides current information. Topics include range, costs, impacts, rebates, and more. December 2nd and 10th King Tides Documented by Local King Tide Team <https://ci4.googleusercontent.com/proxy/ztWOzqJB6ZlUGjJTU6fBN-xmzNhe47RJ0nmrjxdeTQhPj7vTrtnyteTGbqvhQ7I-OSfKrIYeSuO7SYS4-rSkEkvLHD35BUQs9lZv0C8mUW35e0BxL4fJ3pysxdlKLqlTs1fhIbg2q8ZWnLiVYcyrPjDK7N5yZ Q=s0-d-e1-ft#https://mcusercontent.com/18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5/images/3223dd31-f2d2-43e6-b60f-d25ac25f7dd1.jpg> We've had a few higher than average predicted tides in December, including one that reached an observed level of 11'! You can read more about that Dec 10th high tide <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=9f66bfff43&e=65e5a66890> as well as the Dec 2nd one <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=78addc8f3b&e=65e5a66890> , including how the weather impacted them, and photos of the water levels. They gave us another chance to visualize the higher sea levels that will become more often in the future due to global sea level rise, and a few of Local 20/20’s Climate Action Group volunteers were out there to capture it with photos and analysis. Christmas Day is also expected to be a high tide, 9.9' at 7 am, so the team may be out again soon! Intersection of Housing, Parking, Climate, and Community <https://mcusercontent.com/18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5/images/967c9438-aaae-ff41-db86-1e9769f1ce86.jpg> In the latest local 20/20 column in the Port Townsend Leader <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/ track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=ff1e12bcfb&e=65e5a66890> , Scott Walker describes how housing, parking, climate and community are all interrelated and opportunities to address these issues simultaneously. The article discusses the toll car-first urban design has taken on our communities, and what the future holds for us here on the peninsula if steps are not taken to protect our community from the complete takeover of 5 lane streets, parking garages, accidents and rampant emissions. Car Free Day Results <https://mcusercontent.com/18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5/images/d1f1a9a5-0461-d556-e1d9-17eeed628433.png> Find out what we learned from the recent Car Free Day, including what forms of car free transportation participants used, and their ideas on what would make commuting that way easier in a recent Local 20/20 column in the Port Townsend Leader <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/ track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=817f83ceab&e=65e5a66890> by Cindy Jayne. Not surprisingly, better weather was a common answer! The author shares some experiences of learning to commute year round, and offers ideas on various ways to reduce driving. And she reminds us that any day can be a car-free or car-less day! Recycling Simplified - Updated Plastics Recycling In Jefferson County <https://mcusercontent.com/18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5/images/b68c1d8a-e3c7-4b89-1f42-ca15f0cda650.jpg> Catch up on the most up to date changes for which plastics Jefferson County is now accepting for recycling. Learn why the change and other phenomena pertaining to human ways of being. In Local 20/20's latest Port Townsend Leader column <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/trac k/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=9b8c1de132&e=65e5a66890> , Tracy Grisman of Local 20/20's Beyond Waste group summarizes the recent changes. Local 20/20 Mission Working together to foster a regenerative, sustainable, resilient, and compassionate community in Jefferson County through both action and education. <https://mcusercontent.com/18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5/images/6144dac2-e45d-dd0c-b93e-28d0de8737d0.jpg> Action Groups are where we do most of our work. Each is focused on an interrelated aspect of sustainability. 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