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Community Grant Applications Due June 12.
The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners has announced the availability of 0.1 percent sales tax funds for community grants for 2027 and 2028. This grant opportunity is intended to maintain, create, or enhance local services and programs overseen by the Jefferson County Behavioral Health Advisory Committee. Funding for this program comes from the Jefferson County 0.1 percent sales and use tax designated for behavioral health programs, including mental health and substanc
Genealogical Society Celebrates America at 250
Jefferson County Genealogical Society is holding an America 250 celebration event on Saturday, June 13 from 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Tri-Area Community Center in Chimacum. Come join us! All are welcome to attend — no membership is required. Individuals choosing to join the Jefferson County Genealogical Society the day of this event will only pay $17.76 for a one-year individual subscription to JCGS. A full year of resources for researching your ancestral history.
Wildfire Awareness — Are You Ready?
By J. Warburton – LMC Firewise Committee You may have already heard that, due to low snowpack and a drier and warmer than normal winter, Washington State has already officially declared a statewide drought. These conditions increase the fire risk as we enter the wildfire season -- typically May through October. To bring awareness and to educate homeowners, the Ludlow Maintenance Commission (LMC) hosted an East Jefferson Fire Rescue (EJFR) Wildfire Awareness presentation
Features
A Big Help for Little Kids: Jumping Mouse Children’s Center
Without saying a word, Arthur showed his therapist the physical abuse and neglect that had sent him into hiding on the inside while activating his guard on the outside. He hid to stay safe. To be found would be to face the terror that had created a sense of homelessness within himself. Through symbolic play and through testing boundaries in relationship, Arthur revealed this terror to his therapist. In time, Arthur built the courage to face the terror together with his therap
Port Ludlow’s Friday Market Opens
Looking for a farmers’ market close to your home? Hoping for fresh foods, fabulous art, specialty goods, and more in the Port Ludlow area? Look no further. Friday, June 5 will mark the opening of the all new Port Ludlow Farmers’ Market. With 20 vendors already signed up, the market will be open every Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m from June 5 through September 25. The location is the green space next to our small commercial area, and the vendors will be offering fresh fruit and
A Mansion in the Woods
by Milt Lum, staff writer Once upon a time almost two centuries ago, there was a mansion in the woods. For a bright shining moment it heralded the period when Port Ludlow was the queen of the lumber ports. Back then there was a virgin forest of first growth Douglas Fir trees to be harvested, Yankee entrepreneurs with savvy and money to harvest the trees, and a period of global prosperity to market those trees. For its short existence, the mansion brought the world to the litt
Arts & Entertainment
Benefit Concert for Ugandan AIDS Orphans
Port Townsend Saxophone Quartet On Sunday, June 14 at 4 p.m., some of the area’s most talented musicians will come together for a benefit concert at the First Presbyterian Church, 1111 Franklin St., Port Townsend. In its 15th year, the concert that has been organized by pianist Lisa Lanza will support 27 young Ugandan AIDS orphans. Without your support, many of these vulnerable children would face lives marked by poverty, exploitation and the devastating effects of AIDS. Th
Port Ludlow Art League – Art Around Town
The Port Ludlow Art League partners with local businesses that graciously offer locations for artists to exhibit and sell their artwork. From May through June you can enjoy original art by local artists at the following locations: Active Life Physical Therapy – Barbara Grondal: Acrylic paintings Coldwell Banker Best Realty – Joanmarie Eggert: Watercolor paintings The Bay Club Lobby – Ann Bernard: Impressionistic Acrylic paintings If you’d like to purchase any of the artwork
Port Ludlow Art League – Jeweler of the Month
Featured Jeweler – Georganne Muse Necklace by Georganne Muse Using semi-precious stones collected over many years, Georganne began creating artisan wire jewelry and soon discovered she had a talent for creating striking jewelry pieces. Georganne’s jewelry features sterling silver and semi-precious stones, reflecting the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. During June, Georganne’s jewelry will be on display at the Port Ludlow Art League Gallery, Sound Community Bank and
Sports
Niners' News
by Kathleen Traci, Lady Niners’ Publicity Chairperson Ken Avicola and Elaine Girard on Hole 4 of May Niners’ Couples event The May Niner’s Couples event was a Foursome Scramble, and it was well attended by Lady Niners and Niners’ men. New Couples’ Chairs Carole and Doug Fett, teamed up with members without a partner for the game. Many of the new member couples were winners in this red tee event. Golf Pro, Jim Mancill, played in one of the foursomes, a distinct advantage for t
Port Ludlow Hiking Club
by John Fillers, Port Ludlow Hiking Club GENERAL INFORMATION: Hikers gather at the Bridge Deck in Port Ludlow at 8:15 a.m. for directions and to arrange carpools, leaving by 8:30 a.m. To find the Bridge Deck location, visit the club’s website at portludlowhikingclub.com and click the “ABOUT” tab. Individuals on the hiking email list receive notifications during the week of scheduled outings. If you wish to be added to the distribution list, please visit the club’s website at.
Port Ludlow Women’s (18 Hole) Golf League
by Kathleen Traci, PLWGA Publicity Chairperson The Port Ludlow Women’s Golf League (PLWGA) enjoyed the May 18 and 19 Spring Fling event planned by Chairpersons Shayna Worley and Sue Fechner. After two days of friendly golf, all members enjoyed a lovely luncheon at The Resort at Port Ludlow. The Captain’s Cup, a team match play tournament, is scheduled for June 8, 10, and 12, with a rain date of June 16. Matches will be played until winners are crowned. Head Pro, Jim Mancill,
Village News
Informational and Educational Programs for the Port LudlowCommunity
The following programs are open to all Port Ludlow Community residents. Programs are at the Bay Club, 120 Spinnaker Place, and will begin at 1 p.m. Programs are free of charge. Informational and educational presentations are intended to provide a forum for increasing knowledge for members of our community. Just as one needs on-going exercise to strengthen the body, these presentations are intended to help on-going strengthening of the mind. Topics and speakers from a multitud
South Bay Community Association Update
Welcome to May and warmer weather and more sunshine! It’s such a welcome relief to wake up to brighter days and end with stunning sunsets. The SBCA Board of Directors has been busy reviewing and updating policies as well as adopting a new policy this spring. We have updated and adopted our Collection and Enforcement Policies based on the updated Washington State law, RCW (Revised Code of Washington) 64.90. Both have been uploaded to our SBCA website under Governing Documents.
May and June SBCA Important Dates
Friday, May 1, 8:30 – 10 a.m. – Pancake Breakfast benefitting East Jefferson County Fire Rescue** Thursday, May 7, 1 p.m. – Jefferson County Historical Society and Museum*** Friday, May 8, 5 – 7 p.m. – Fiesta Mexicana Members Social catered by Molcajete** Thursday, May 14, 9:30 – 11 a.m. – Monthly Board meeting ** Tuesday, May 19, 1 p.m. – Jefferson Healthcare*** Thursday, May 21, 1 p.m. – First Nations presentation with David Brownell *** Monday, May 25, 10 a.m. – noon – Mem
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June 2026
Welcome to The Voice! Where we write a monthly magazine featuring what is happening in our local Port Ludlow community.
Breaking News
Safe Streets Survey
Jefferson County has received grant funding through the federal Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant program to develop a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan, designed to reduce fatal and serious injury crashes to zero on roads and streets throughout Jefferson County. The County’s Safety Action Plan will involve studying crash patterns, identifying safety risks, engaging the public and developing a prioritized list of safety improvement projects and strategies. The public will ha
Local Shellfishing Closures
Shellfish samples from multiple locations tested by the Washington Department of Health (DOH) were found to have high levels of the biotoxin that causes Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP). DOH has closed all of Hood Canal, Port Ludlow and Mats Mats Bay for the recreational harvest of all species of molluscan shellfish including clams, oysters, mussels and scallops. Jefferson County Public Health has posted Danger signs at public access points in the area. Crab and shrimp are
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