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HomeMy WebLinkAbout012323 FW_ Local 20_20 Weekly Announcements ________________________________ From: Local 20/20 Sent: Monday, January 23, 2023 9:06:16 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/23c39d9d9013/local-2020-weekly-announcements-2692260?e=65e5a66890> <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=bee90f49a2&e=65e5a66890> Local 20/20 Weekly Announcements January 23rd, 2023 <https://mcusercontent.com/18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5/images/e132bd77-9b64-7bb0-2969-3f75f0ce8e77.jpg> edited by Jeanette Leonard Trumpeter Swan 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 Transportation Lab Meeting - Mon, Jan 23rd <https://mcusercontent.com/18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5/images/8d22d1a4-8f31-475a-b475-5480d531b0f0.jpg> 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 based on: 1. People walking - the most healthful mode. 2. People bicycling - the most efficient mode. 3. Mass transit - the most efficient for moving large numbers of people. 4. Private vehicles for providing services and moving small numbers of people T-Lab meets in person, monthly on the fourth Monday. Time: 4:30-6:00 Location: Email Carol <mailto:carol.mccreary@gmail.com?subject=T-Lab%20Meeting> for address. 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 <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f6 7bdd611c999ee661f5&id=0c0d4160d2&e=65e5a66890> to learn more about Northern Elephant Seal natural history and distribution. Common causes of elephant seal stranding, field assessments and recent hospital cases will be covered. 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.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=db49f06325&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-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=3a5a115317&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. Time: 7:00 PM | Location: online PT Kiwanis Stars of Tomorrow Audition - Thurs, Jan 26th *New* <https://mcusercontent.com/18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5/images/8c420b6e-6984-c96f-b601-fc0fd6b5cc8a.png> The Port Townsend Kiwanis Club <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c9 99ee661f5&id=8648b4be1e&e=65e5a66890> has announced auditions for its 2023 Stars of Tomorrow Show <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=f9c5810dd6&e=65e5a6689 0> . The actual show will take place on Sunday, February 26 at 3:00 PM in the PTHS Auditorium. Applications and program guidelines are available from local schools and instructors. Applications will be in the schools this week! Fill out the application and bring it to the audition. Pick your song or act and start practicing! Questions? Email Mary Crozier <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/ track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=48d389fc04&e=65e5a66890> or call her at 360-531-0200. Time: 3:15 PM Location: Blue Heron School, 3939 San Juan, PT Neuro-Movements for Optimizing Brain and Body - Thurs, Jan 26th *New* Sunfield Waldorf School <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=a1427ea2ec&e=65e5a66890> presents a free talk by Sonia Story of Move Play Thrive <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=640ea108f3&e=65e5a66890> . This is an opportunity to understand neuro-movements and why they work, to see before and after visuals of how these brain-based movements improve function for all individuals. Neuro-movements are specially helpful for addressing sensory processing disorders, anxiety, ADHD, learning days, dyslexia, sleep issues, OCD, speech delay, social-emotional challenges, anger, frequent emotional outbursts, depression, trauma release, PTSD, poor posture, poor balance and stamina, and vision challenges. Appropriate for teens and adults. Questions? Email Erika Coyer <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=99425a51 b2&e=65e5a66890> . Time: 6:30 - 7:45 PM | Location: Sunfield Waldorf School 111 Sunfield Lane, Port Hadlock Lecture: 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 next program of the Future of Oceans Lecture Series <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track /click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=3e48ef2bb1&e=65e5a66890> will showcase upcoming river restoration work on the Olympic Peninsula by NOSC <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f6 7bdd611c999ee661f5&id=74764de5b1&e=65e5a66890> . The solutions to repairing river 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=bbf056ff0c&e=65e5a66890> . Time: 3:00 PM | Location: Fort Worden Chapel Upcoming Events Youth Quilting Clinic - Sat, Feb 4th *Updated* <https://mcusercontent.com/18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5/images/920898f9-bb3d-072f-23db-5562daf7b01b.png> Jefferson County 4-H <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5& id=b3ff99b7bf&e=65e5a66890> is partnering with Quilts of Valor to offer Quilts of Valor Annual Sew Day, which is Day #2 of the 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. Contact Sarah at (360) 397-5610 to sign up. Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Location: American Legion, 209 Monroe St., PT A Day of Mindful Meditation & Movement - Sun, Feb 5th <https://mcusercontent.com/18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5/images/8237b4a3-71d4-e3f9-6947-9636ef9113fa.png> Join a small group (10 people max) for a day of mindfulness meditation practice in Port Townsend. The venue is a warm, beautiful yoga space that has all the props we need to sit, walk, move- to refresh our minds, bodies and hearts. The leader will keep it interesting with guided meditations, a variety of meditations-in-motion...and a sprinkling of poetry. See details and registration <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id= 077f12cde9&e=65e5a66890> here. Masking is required, bring a sack lunch along with your curiosity! Time: 11 AM - 5 PM. | Location: TBA upon registration Master Gardeners Speaker - Thurs, Feb 9th *New* <https://mcusercontent.com/18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5/images/08ccd1a5-a35a-66f6-7951-141e307ac952.png> Jefferson County Master Gardener Foundation with present “Gardening Under Cover” by Trish Morehead, WSU Master Gardener on February 9th. This presentation will be in person at the WSU classroom in Port Hadlock or virtually(via Zoom). Trish will discuss methods available to garden through all 4 seasons. For more information go to jefferson.wsu.edu <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=8e1e66014d&e=65e5a66890> or jcmgf.org <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=7f3219fa7f&e=65e5a66890> and click on “Gardening Under Cover” on the right side of the home page. Time: 3:00 PM | Location: WSU Classroom, 97 Oak Bay Road, Port Hadlock. Veterans, Law Enforcement, First Responders, and Psychedelics Symposium - Thurs Feb 16th *New* <https://mcusercontent.com/18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5/images/de18d0d2-dc1a-c01b-6a71-1989866464e9.png> This event will offer perspectives on the healing potential of psychedelic medicine for veterans, law enforcement, and first responders–both for themselves and for the communities they serve. Topics addressed will include alternative treatments for processing traumatic experiences, suicide prevention, alliance building amongst public servants, community healing options, and harm reduction, from the perspectives of those involved in these respective fields. Speakers include a veteran marine turned psychedelic therapist, scholar, and facilitator; a former police chief advocating for effective mental health treatments; a veteran combat medic dedicated to helping prevent suicide and heal trauma in the communities she serves; and an ambassador to the Heroic Hearts Project, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting veterans in gaining access to psychedelic treatments and healing community. Find more information here <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=35cf2245b2&e=65e5a66890> . Time: 5:30-8:00 PM | Location: The American Legion, 209 Monroe St, Port Townsend, WA 98368 Learn about Bioluminescence - Wed, Mar 1st <https://mcusercontent.com/18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5/images/7f7c19c3-b36d-bb7a-d0c8-c0e8daa7b79c.jpg> Have you seen the waves hit the shore and glisten at night? 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 the amazing phenomenon on bioluminescence. Sam received a Bachelor's of Science in Animal Behavior and Zoology, and Conservation Biology from The Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA. The presentation is sponsored by Friends of Fort Flagler <https://l2020.us8.list-ma nage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=3dd94ab1b6&e=65e5a66890> a non-profit organization dedicated to restoring, preserving and protecting the natural and historic resources of Fort Flagler State Park. Register Here <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=d4191b0f80&e=65e5a66890> Time: 7:00 PM | Location: Online Mollusks That We Love - Wed, March 8th <https://mcusercontent.com/18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5/images/b9b9e61c-ab47-3f46-8c2b-c0caf455a546.jpg> The Aquarium at the Port Townsend Marine Science Center <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track /click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=213fe4cdde&e=65e5a66890> is home to pinto abalone and giant Pacific octopus. Both of these mollusk species are important to PTMSC's mission of marine conservation, but in very different ways. What do these species and projects have in common? What sets them apart? This free program is presented in collaboration with the Friends of Fort Flagler <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=dc6af8fa29&e=65e5a66890> . Presenter is PTMSC's Aquarium Curator, Ali Redman, who studied marine conservation at Scripps Institution of Oceanography and UC San Diego. She has been raising octopus and abalone at PTMSC since 2016. Register here <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.c om/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=79709401f6&e=65e5a66890> . Time: 7:00 PM I Location: Online BATS: Who They Are, Where They Live, and Who They Benefit - Wed, March 15th Myths or Truth? Are bats blind? Do all bats have rabies? Are bats dirty? Join the Friends of Fort Flagler <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=2d12549d8c&e= 65e5a66890> for this virtual event to learn the truth about bats. Bats are amazing animals with many benefits for the environment. Presenter Meg Lunnum is Executive Director of Happy Valley Bats <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=fd4531beec&e=65e5a66890> . She received her Permitted Wildlife Rehabilitation from the Washington Department of Fish and Game in 2003 and has served on the Board of Directors of Bats Northwest since 2009. Happy Valley Bats is dedicated to saving bats by providing rescue in Washington State at their center located north of Seattle. Time: 7:00 PM I Location: Online Becoming A Backyard Naturalist - Wed, March 22nd <https://mcusercontent.com/18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5/images/e7ca571e-211e-04c3-9126-78abe27ba795.jpg> Develop your naturalist skills at home this spring. Join the Friends of Fort Flagler <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=a363f9d047&e=65e5a66890> in this virtual program. Make the most of these cold, rainy months by enhancing your ability to observe and understand the natural world by exploring your backyard and local neighborhood. What we do at home will help local wildlife, and environment. Presenter Erica Forrest is the founder of Trip Scholars and a former Beach Naturalist with the Seattle Aquarium and high school science teacher, among other roles. She has been a local NPR guest and published on over 55 travel sites. Erica excels at expanding people’s excitement for travel into deeper understanding and joyful discovery. Register here <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track /click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=00fba02254&e=65e5a66890> . Time: 5:00 PM | Location: Online 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 the Port Townsend Marine Science Center <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=50a81cda13&e=65e5a66890> downtown location or email Gabriele <mailto:gsanchez@ptmsc.org> for more information. Time: 12:00 - 3:00 PM | Location: 1001 Water St., downtown Port Townsend Afternoon Games at the Fort - Sun, Jan 8th - Feb 12th *New* <https://mcusercontent.com/18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5/images/ec1b3efa-440c-5d2e-5844-80472183b760.jpg> Enjoy modern and classic board games, card games, as well as other games on Sunday afternoons in the Fort Worden Commons. There will be something for everyone! This is an all ages event. Fort Worden Hospitality has updated the game library, and will have all the games out to play, 210 Battery Way. Email Fort Worden Hospitality <mailto:events@fortworden.org> with questions. . Time: 12:00 - 3:00 PM | Location: Fort Worden Commons, 210 Battery Way, PT. Master Gardener Foundation's Yard and Garden Lecture Series - Saturday Mornings Feb 11th - March 25th <https://mcusercontent.com/18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5/images/d6bfaa5e-08a1-1de9-e836-2d90d4cebf8c.jpeg> Tickets are on sale for the 2023 Jefferson County Master Gardener Foundation’s 25th Anniversary Yard & Garden Virtual Lecture Series. The lectures are offered in a live webinar format on six Saturday mornings: February 11 and 25, and March 4, 11, 18, and 25. The lineup includes notable gardeners, authors, and educators on a wide range of topics: taking a deep dive into forest life, growing vegetables all year long, tips and tricks of the flower trade, why and how plants are chosen for Great Plant Picks, putting out the welcome mat for beneficial insects, and what climate change is doing to life in the garden. Details on speakers and topics can be found here <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=69ccfd5aec&e=65e5a66890> . Each lecture will be followed by audience Q and A. Talks will be recorded and available for three weeks after each presentation. The price for the entire six-lecture series is $60; single-event tickets are available for $12. Purchase tickets here <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=c33b604526&e=65e5a66890> . Ticket sales help support Jefferson County Master Gardener <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=c2eb5ada79&e=65e5a66890> programs. The event is co-sponsored by Washington State University’s Jefferson County Extension Service <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=161bed1af2&e=65e5a66890> . Time: 10:00 AM - Noon | Location: Online Webinars Birding in Our State Parks - 3rd and 4th 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. Contact Beverly <mailto:bevybirds53@gmail> 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. The following two outings are free of charge; please note changes. 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=899b98dccf&e=65e5a66890> . Time: 9:00 AM | Location: See above. 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=6fbed15b43&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=20317e1ec1&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. Email organizers <mailto:PTStyroCyclers@gmail.com?subject=Styrofoam%20Recycling> or contact them through their Facebook page <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee66 1f5&id=6da5b51086&e=65e5a66890> . Time: 10:00-noon | Location: Fort Worden’s Battery Putnam near Alexander’s Castle at 229 Alexander’s Loop, Fort Worden. Park your vehicle in the middle of the street in front of the battey. Forest 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. Sessions are Sunday, January 29 at 11 AM to 12:30 PM; Sunday; February 19 at 11 AM to 12:30 PM; Sunday February 26 at 11 AM to 12:30 PM; and Saturday March 18 at 2 PM to 3:30 PM. For more information call 360-316-6544 or visit their website <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=b587e50d54&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 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. Local demonstrators bring works of art and fliers to educate bank customers about Chase and Wells Fargo's continued funding of fossil fuel expansion. The aim is to move local money away from fossil banks, in line with the divestment campaign Stop the Money Pipeline <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c99 9ee661f5&id=0e53c53f99&e=65e5a66890> . On the 4th and 5th Fridays of the month, they make new art and regroup in Irondale. Volunteers are needed to expand messages to local bank branches. More info & RSVP here <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=0ed91175b7&e=65e5a66890> . Questions? Email here <mailto:info@stopthemoneypipeline.com> . Protest Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, first 3 Fridays | Location: Chase Bank, 419 Kearney Street, PT 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/4261b9ae-a377-77d1-5e39-ff371117bc72.jpeg> 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=27e9b76416&e= 65e5a66890> . NAMI Family to Family Classes <https://mcusercontent.com/18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5/images/09821fb3-d310-1458-2472-434bc9b92d87.png> NAMI Family-to-Family <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5 &id=9b80ae8592&e=65e5a66890> is a free, 8-session education program for family, friends and significant others of adults with mental health conditions. This program provides information about various mental health disorders, communication, medications, mental health & legal systems, problem solving, treatment and recovery. The course is designed to increase understanding and advocacy skills while helping participants maintain their own well being. The program is taught by trained family members who have a loved one with a mental health condition. NAMI family to family is an evidence-based program. To register call 360-384-1716 Time: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Location: Recovery Café 939 Kearney St, PT and on Z00M Read Shakespeare Out Loud! - Tuesdays 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 email the organizer <mailto:bobbinsdream@gmail.com?subject=Read%20Shakespeare%20Out%20Loud!> . 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=32d21311c8&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. Free Tax Preparation with AARP TaxAide *New* <https://mcusercontent.com/18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5/images/f80328b8-f664-2a8e-7deb-cf75a24c34a3.jpg> 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. Services are available in Port Townsend, Chimacum, and Quilcene from February through mid-April. To make a tax appointment, see the attached flyer <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=dc02fa25fc&e=65e5a66890> or phone 360.390.5250 for the Port Townsend Community Center, 360.565.5068 for the Tri-Area Community Center, and 360.301.5835 for the Quilcene Community Center. Elderberry Program <https://mcusercontent.com/18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5/images/68a895e3-3f0c-0f0e-32a4-80cd22c64cc5.png> Elderberry is reaching out to invite elder community members to participate as volunteers with the Port Townsend-based Heartberry Playschool! Heartberry offers Infant Care (ages 3 month - 1 year) indoors at Trinity Church in Uptown PT at 609 Taylor St. Elders are also invited to share nurturing skills to support care of babies in Toddler Care (ages 2-5 years) at Shy Acre Farm, near the intersection of San Juan and Discovery) for Outdoor experiential learning. To share nature and art talents to support activities with children email the organizer. <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=5a5e65ee19&e=65e5a66890> 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! Housing + Sanitation Learning Series Recordings Available <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=4adfb1e579&e=65e5a66890> The survey that shaped the HSN-PHLUSH Learning Series has closed and the sessions in the Housing + Sanitation Learning Series are complete! That's a wrap! Sessions covered Sanitation Justice, a discussion FLUSH: The Documentary, the challenges of regulatory change, and science-based technologies for greywater, rainwater, and composting toilet systems, though most are not currently permitted here. Recordings of all virtual learning sessions in the Sanitation & Housing learning series are available here on the HSN website <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=0916392633&e=65e5a66890> . Funding to PHLUSH <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=1df8d75ea5&e=65e5a66890> through the 2021 GiveJefferson Campaign supported the series. ________________________________ 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=264db87d02&e=65e5a66890> , from the statewide group Eat Local First (ELF) Collaborative <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id= b68202c837&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=8ab236d6af&e=65e5a66890> Sign up to receive Jefferson County Department of Emergency Management <https://l2020.us8.list- manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=24ec8a9828&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=560d33973d&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=dd1472ab8c&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=ac85f91154&e=65e5a66890> . Learn about NPREP <https://l2020.us8.list-manage .com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=bc765efe35&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=f57054fa2e&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=b4de2a2acc&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=567954a2b7&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=7bb7ffe6b5&e=65e5a66890> as well as the Dec 2nd one <https://l2020.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18a86f67bdd611c999ee661f5&id=7af9a96103&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=388f8b8240&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=1cd8c32adb&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=ef839a196b&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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