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Wills and Trusts
Amanda Wilson, locally based Estate Planning Attorney with Northwest Estate Planning & Probate PS, will present this free seminar and answer questions as time will allow. LOCATION: Bay Club: 120 Spinnaker Pl, Port Ludlow, WA 98365 DATE/TIME: Wednesday, January 14 , 2025 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Walk-ins welcome but RSVP appreciated at (360)437-4172 or info@nwepp.com
North Bay Potluck's Chili Cook Off
Do you have what it takes to cook the best chili? Sign up in advance at the Beach Club to participate as one of the entrants in this year’s competition. If cooking isn’t your strength, but you enjoy tasting chili, you can also sign up to attend the event. Please bring a side dish that serves 8-10 people to share with others. During the event, guests will have the opportunity to taste all the chili entries and vote for their favorite. Prizes will be awarded to the winners, m
Martha's Book Group – Absolution
Alice McDermott’s ninth novel, Absolution, begins with her protagonist preening for an afternoon garden party among the who’s who of the Americans gathered in Saigon, 1963, during the early years of the Vietnam War. McDermott, a National Book Award winner and a Pulitzer Prize finalist, explores the dynamics of America’s foray into this controversial conflict through the lens of two women a generation apart from each other. Martha’s Book Group has selected this book to commenc
EJFR Measures on February Ballot
East Jefferson Fire Rescue (EJFR) is primarily funded by local property taxes, comprising over 80 percent of revenues. Washington State law caps annual revenue growth at just one percent. However, the cost of providing emergency services is increasing faster due to inflation. This difference creates an inflation gap that cannot be fixed by cutting services. The 2026 budget committee reviewed over $1.8 million in requests for replacing aging equipment, maintaining facilities
Features
It is a Small, Small World
by Milt Lum, Staff Writer It’s A Small World , the Disney boat ride through a dark tunnel, had its inaugural debut at the New York World’s Fair in 1964. It continues to be one of the most popular rides throughout Disney theme parks globally, entertaining three generations of children and adults with its catchy theme song. The song and the joyful, singing, animated children espouse a world which truly belongs in Fantasy Land where this ride is situated. While some would refute
A Farmer’s Market Reborn?
by Evie Maxwell, features editor There used to be – some say 10, others 20 years ago – a farmer’s market set right here in Port Ludlow. By all accounts it was a vibrant part of community life from spring through autumn, offering fresh fruit, fish, vegetables, all local farm-to-table offerings that help make our part of Jefferson County, WA, such a delightful place to live. This market lasted for many years, until a change in venue put a kibosh on the endeavor, and it, alas, w
TIME – Our Most Valuable Treasure
It is now January and a new year! January marks the start of a new cycle of moments, days, weeks, months, and seasons. A time for new beginnings, new goals, new hopes – a time “to start over,” looking and moving forward with new excitement and new energy. As we begin the new year, let’s examine time – what it is and what it means in our lives. We track time in units of seconds, minutes, hours, days, months, years, decades, centuries, and millennia. We use time to manage ou
Porch Talk with Jim Mueller
by Donna Geer, Staff Writer Not everyone I know admits to liking a good old “fart” card. Laughing at jokes with friends or sending the family funny birthday cards filled with pictures of monkeys or references to flatulence – it’s all good fun. Jim Mueller likes the goofy stuff. He even calls his fearless dog a chihuahuasaurus , conjuring up all sorts of imagery. Jim’s been married to Sandy for 40 years. They met in Ballard in 1980 when he was at a music venue. When he retired
Arts & Entertainment
Bay Club Exhibit - Artists' Choice
From January through February , the Bay Club features an exciting, new art exhibit. Port Ludlow Art League members have selected the pieces they want to exhibit, free from a theme, allowing an authentic display of their creative journeys, current explorations, and the work they feel best represents their artistic voice. The art exhibit is sponsored by the Port Ludlow Art League. Be sure to stop by the Bay Club to vote for your favorite piece. Olympic Sunrise by Mary Rodgers
Northwind Art’s Pop-up Sale, New Exhibits, and Classes
Small Expressions Northwind Art’s Small Expressions and Showcase 2025 exhibits at Jeanette Best Gallery will continue to be available for viewing during the Port Townsend’s first Saturday Art Walk on January 3 . Both exhibits will close on January 5 . Pop-Up Art Supply Sale The public is invited to shop for bargains on artwork, frames, and art supplies at Northwind Art’s second annual Pop-Up Sale on January 17, 18 and 19 at Jeanette Best Gallery. For updates on sale hou
Port Ludlow Art League – Jeweler of the Month
Featured Artists – Port Ludlow Art League Jewelers Port Ludlow Art league Jewelers During January, the jewelry artists in the Port Ludlow Art League will display their jewelry designs at Sound Community Bank, the Port Ludlow Art League Gallery, and online at portludlowart.org . These artists use a wide range of techniques, from metalworking, stone setting, wire weaving, and torch-fired enameling, resulting in unique, one-of-a-kind pieces. A reception for the Port Ludlow Art
Port Angeles Field Arts & Events Hall – January Calendar of Events
Port Angeles Field Arts & Events Hall Field Arts & Events Hall in Port Angeles is the newest entertainment and events facility on the Olympic Peninsula. Field Hall hosts local, regional, national, and international music and performance artists inside the 500-seat Donna M. Morris Theater. Here’s the calendar of events for January and the beginning of February. · Free Jazz Sunday with The Joel Ricci Trio – Sunday, January 4 , 12 p.m. Raw, working-class original jazz wit
Sports
Port Ludlow Hiking
by John Nuerenberg, Port Ludlow Hiking Club Hikers meet at the Bridge Deck in Port Ludlow on the day of the hike at 8:15 a.m. to get directions to the trailheads, arrange carpools, and depart at 8:30 a.m. Those on the hiking email roster receive an update the week of a scheduled outing. If you would like to be added to the email roster, send a note to plhikingclub@yahoo.com , or go to the club’s website at portludlowhikingclub.com and click on “Contact” to send a message. An
Trail Mix
Trail Mix TO-DO List
Happy New Year!
by Jim Mancill, PGA Head Professional, Port Ludlow GC Welcome 2026! Hoping that everyone had a wonderful holiday season with family and friends and as we head into the new year, all of us at the Port Ludlow Golf Course would like to extend an invitation to come out to experience our golf course. Be our guest and enjoy a round of golf at the picturesque Robert Muir Graves course with incredible views of the Hood Canal, Ludlow Bay, and Olympic and Cascade Mountains. Please cut
Fireflies in the Deep
Copepods, crustacean zooplankton that light up like fireflies.
Village News
North Bay - Update from the Manager
by Mike Wilson, General Manager After 20 years of dedicated service to our community, Brian Belmont has retired. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to Brian for his graciousness and support during this transition. I will truly miss our daily conversations and the opportunity to learn from his deep knowledge of the Port Ludlow area. As your new General Manager, I am excited, a little anxious, and eager to begin this journey with you. I believe in open and honest communic
There Is Always Room at our Table
by Geoff Lang, President, Port Ludlow Village Council Happy New Year! As the Holidays begin to fade into the background and we welcome the slowly lengthening days, I am remembering the warmth and graciousness of our Thanksgiving. We were invited to our dear friend's home for dinner who, when hearing we had family in town, extended the invitation saying, “There is always room at our table!” We had a wonderful meal, engaging conversation, and camaraderie with their friends and
Port Ludlow Village Council December Meeting Summary
This briefing synthesizes the critical information presented at the Port Ludlow Village Council meeting on December 4, 2025. Key developments include a major proposed surcharge for a wastewater treatment plant upgrade, significant updates on local electrical infrastructure, a new push to schedule Hood Canal Bridge openings, and a stark warning about the Jefferson County budget crisis. Port Ludlow Associates (PLA) Wastewater Project: PLA announced a multi-phase project to upg
North Bay Potluck’s Chili Cook OffEvent Details:
Do you have what it takes to cook the best chili? Sign up in advance at the Beach Club to participate as one of the entrants in this year’s competition. If cooking isn’t your strength, but you enjoy tasting chili, you can also sign up to attend the event. Please bring a side dish that serves 8 – 10 people to share with others. During the event, guests will have an opportunity to taste all the chili entries and vote for their favorite. Prizes will be awarded to the winners, ma
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by Carol Riley, Copy Editor As I write this, I am sitting near a window looking at a stand of trees which fall has rendered naked. I have become so accustomed to seeing a curtain of green that I hardly know what to think about all these grey and brown spotted trunks, gangly limbs, the occasional stubborn leaf, and a clearer view of the landscape. I also have a clearer view of the future of the Voice in its printed form. My plea in the November editorial for volunteers to ste
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