JLT hosts winter stewardship event

Jefferson Land Trust is seeking volunteers to help plant trees above Snow Creek from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 17.

The trees would reforest a clearcut above Snow Creek, allowing the water draining into Snow Creek to remain clean and cold for salmon and other wildlife.

To get there, travel south on State Route 20 about 10 miles to Discovery Bay, then turn left (south) onto U.S. Highway 101. Follow 101 south for about 1.3 miles and turn right onto West Uncas Road. Parking is available near the corner of West Uncas and Wycoff roads.

Contact Carrie at cclendaniel@saveland.org by Jan. 15 to carpool from Port Townsend.

‘Why Have Ports?’ topic examined Jan. 17

Point Wilson Sail and Power Squadron hosts a Jan. 17 talk “Why Do We Have Ports?” with Steve Tucker, Port of Port Townsend commissioner, District 1.

Attendees learn why ports exist, and hear about some history of our local ports and some of the future plans for the Port of Port Townsend.

The presentation is set for 7-8 p.m at the Port Townsend Yacht Club, 2503 Washington St.

Genealogical society eyes military research

Jefferson County Genealogical Society hosts genealogist Rod Fleck, who is to talk about doing military research on “that medal/picture/pin in Grandpa’s sock drawer,” Saturday, Jan. 21.

A meet-and-greet takes place 9:30-10 a.m., with the presentation following from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Attendees are welcome to bring a medal, photo, pin or other veteran’s item from their family for which they would like information.

Fleck has been the city attorney and planner for the City of Forks for nearly 20 years. He has an extensive background in genealogy, and in 2012 and 2013 was the lead author of an article published in the New England Historical and Genealogical Register covering the life of Sampson Dunbar and his family, the focus of Saturday’s presentation.

Habitat hosts weekly informational meet

Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson County is offering informational orientations from 11 a.m. to noon every Wednesday in January and February at the Habitat office, 2001 W. Sims Way, second floor, Port Townsend.

The sessions are for anyone interested in learning more about Habitat’s partnership housing program.

Topics covered include timelines for applicants, how a Habitat home is financed and how to begin the process of becoming a Habitat homeowner. Future homeowners and those in the community who would like to learn more are invited to attend. Sign up by calling 379-2827 or emailing

homes@habitatejc.org.