Taylor Clark and John Mauro welcomed Rob Birman (excutive director at Centrum) here today in his role as a board member for the Port Townsend Creative District. The District supports artists of all types in their creative pursuits. They are planning two meetings to gather community input to help guide their mission. Meetings are Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 7-9pm at the Cotton Building and Thursday, October 12, 4-6pm at Fort Worden Commons
(October 5, 2023) You May Already Be A Weiner – Gambling for Chotchkes with the Publisher’s Clearinghouse.
The League of Women Voters-Jefferson County candidate forum for Port Commissioner for the Port of Port Townsend with candidates Chuck Fauls and Pam Petranek ared October 4, 2023 from 6 to 7pm.
On alternate weeks, Tuesdays at 5:30 and then Sundays at noon, KPTZ’s Chris Bricker joins co-host Siobhan Canty, President & CEO of Jefferson Community Foundation, to explore new developments and paradigms with our vibrant community of creative and innovative citizens who do good work. Consideration for the health, resiliency, and wellbeing of students and families in Jefferson County has become paramount for Shelby Smith and her colleagues at the Community Wellness Project. Shelby is our special guest today to tell us all about it.
(Airdate: October 4, 2023) Nature Now host Nan Evans talks with University of Washington marine biologist and researche, Dr. Jason Hodin about the mysteries of the endangered Sunflower Sea Star. If we can understand these intricacies, perhaps humans can help restore the endangered Sunflower Sea Star population in the Salish Sea by learning how to raise and take care of baby sea stars.
The League of Women Voters-Jefferson County candidate forum featured Quilcene School Board Director-at-Large Candidates Anne Bessey and James Hodgson. This show aired October 3, 2023 from 6 to 7pm.
Listen to the League of Women Voters-Jefferson County candidate forum for Port Townsend School Board Candidates Timothy Hawley, Nathanael O’Hara, Matt Klontz, Nancy Papasodora, and Simon Little, aired October 2, 2023 from 6 to 7pm.
(Airdate: October 3, 2023) Join Martha Trolin and Ben Bauermeister as they discuss with Missy Nielsen of Everybody Can some of the new projects at Skillmation. Skillmation is an organization invested in connecting volunteers to mentoring opportunities within the Jefferson County region. Through a unique database one can register their interests, skill sets and time availability to connect with students of all ages as a subject coach, play chess or spend time with a business professionals seeking mentoring. Lots of projects are percolating – don’t miss this episode.
(October 26, 2023) A Guide to the Perplexed: Why Do Things Happen to Rabbits and Chickens and Job.
The following is a recording of the presentation during the Public Health briefings at this week’s Board of County Commissioners meeting made by Jefferson and Clallam County Public Health Officer Dr. Allison Berry. Anna Piasecki, Program Coordinator sat in for Willie Bence, Director of Emergency Management, and gave a report. She spoke about the GREAT SHAKEOUT, the earthquake preparedness drill taking place on October 19 at 10:19am.
As reported by Jim Burke, during the Public Health report to the BOCC, Dr. Allison Berry said we are in the midst of a real COVID-19 surge here now. Across the US, cases have plateaued so we should level off here too in the coming weeks. The cases are all the common omicron variants that the new booster shots are designed to ward off. The booster shot supplies have been a bit short, but are becoming more available. Anyone who has had a recent case should wait two months before seeking the booster. Flu and RSV shots ARE available now, but those cases are low right now. If anyone wants fewer side effects they can space out the vaccine shots by a couple of weeks, but the COVID-19 booster should be FIRST as COVID-19 cases are everywhere now in the community.
