When we hear the ominous buzzing sound flying around us, we might react with curiosity, indifference, or a “fight or flight” response. If we recognize that the sound is coming from a bumble bee or honey bee, we will wish them well, for they are important pollinators. What bees are native to the PNW? And what dangers do bees face? What about colony collapse? What role do wasps and hornets play in the environment? And what are Mason bees? Join us at 6 p.m. on April 6 a

Emily Buckner’s Future of Oceans lecture explores how the collaborative larval monitoring network Pacific Northwest Crab Research Group is generating critical data to improve management of the Dungeness crab fishery in the Salish Sea The Port Townsend Marine Science Center (PTMSC) is pleased to welcome Emily Buckner to its Future of Oceans lecture series at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 29 , at the Wheeler Theater in Fort Worden Historical State Park. Many natural resources are m

Pilates for Travel™, a movement program created specifically for active retirees and travelers, announces the launch of its new Pilates for Travel class—designed to help adults move more comfortably, confidently, and safely while enjoying the trips they love. Unlike traditional fitness classes, Pilates for Travel focuses on the real physical demands of travel, including long walking days, stairs, uneven surfaces, extended sitting, and handling luggage. “Our goal isn’t to trai

Meet, connect, and learn from each other! The Port Ludlow Tangle Club will meet from 1 – 3 p.m. Thursday, March 12, at the Bay Club. This month’s meeting will focus on working with a new material – translucent, “vellum” paper, offering many “see-through” possibilities! Anyone can tangle! It’s easy to learn, fun, and relaxing. Relying on simple strokes of the pen that are repeated in structured patterns, the process of tangling offers a calming, restful time-out – morning, noo

Friday, March 6 , 8:30 – 10 a.m. – Pancake Breakfast benefitting the PLVC Trails Committee** Thursday, March 12 , 9:30 – 11 a.m. – Monthly Board meeting ** Thursday, March 12 , 1 p.m. – Richard Tucker, Jefferson County Land Trust*** Friday, March 13 , 5 p.m. – Members Social – bring your favorite appetizers!** Thursday, March 19 , 1 p.m. - First Nations presentation with David Brownell – topic TBD *** Tuesday, March 24 , 1 p.m. – Jefferson Healthcare, Preventing Falls and Hip

In just two short years, Chimacum School District has transformed early learning outcomes, and the results are drawing attention. This fall, 83 percent of incoming kindergarten students at Chimacum Creek Primary School demonstrated readiness across all six developmental and learning domains, according to the Washington Kindergarten Inventory of Developing Skills (WaKIDS). Two years ago, just 13 percent of Chimacum students met the same benchmark. Last year, readiness had ju

At the Fire District’s Board of Commissioners January 20 meeting, Commissioners elected Deborah Stinson as Board Chair and Jeannie Price as Vice Chair. Ms. Stinson was first elected as a Fire Commissioner with East Jefferson Fire Rescue in 2021 serving as Commissioner for District 5/Port Townsend. Prior to becoming a Fire Commissioner, Ms. Stinson was a member of the Port Townsend City Council and was chosen twice to serve as the Port Townsend city Mayor. Stinson has served

Playground , Richard Powers’s 2024 novel, will be discussed at MBG’s next meeting on Tuesday, March 10, at 4 p.m. at the Bay Club. Powers is the 2019 Pulitzer Prize winning author of The Overstory, a fictional novel about how trees communicate. Playground is a critically acclaimed but divisive novel that explores the intersection of AI, oceanic ecology, and human connection. It has garnered mixed reviews, but is generally considered a highly intelligent, albeit challenging,

Please join us on Wednesday, March 4, at the Beach Club from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. for a buffet of homemade soups. We will provide soup, bread & butter, dessert, and all utensils, so just bring your donations for the Food Bank. We'll take care of the rest. We advertised last month that the program would be Heather Mirczak of Port Townsend Cyclery. However, due to a family emergency, she is unable to attend; and we thought that would give us the perfect opportunity for an update

by Carolyn O’Keeffe, President; SBCA Board of Directors Welcome to March 2026 and spring! The crocus and daffodils are peeking out of the ground and leaves are budding out on our trees and shrubs. It’s a welcome relief from the winter greys and browns! We continue to move forward on our Reserve projects at the Bay Club. Our Weight Room has had its remake, and we’ve received positive feedback on all the changes. We’re adding info sessions for members on how each piece of equ

Spring is coming, and this is your opportunity to be inspired with ideas for perennials and annuals for your garden. As you look through your window and see beautiful plants developing, your enthusiasm for getting outside and working with them will increase. You will find the satisfaction that comes from helping them grow into wonderful flowers to grace your home. Nothing says beauty like a bouquet of flowers you have grown in your own garden. Every year we have a vision of

Spring is just around the corner, and as flowers bloom and temperatures begin to rise, be sure to grab a good book to enjoy outside in the fresh air! Your Library District also has a wide selection of programs to explore in March, so be sure and visit the calendar at jclibrary.info to see our schedule. America’s largest foreign affairs discussion program is returning in March with a new four-part workshop. Great Decisions helps people understand important issues and t

The Production Alliance, in partnership with Jefferson County, will host the Connectivity Summit – a free multi-day gathering designed to spark conversation, strengthen relationships, and imagine a thriving, connected future together. This event is open to the public and will take place on March 27, 28, and 29 at Fort Worden State Park and Jefferson County Fairgrounds, with more details to come. Jefferson County leaders look to the Connectivity Summit as a celebration of

The following programs are open to Port Ludlow Community residents. All programs are at the Bay Club, 120 Spinnaker Place, and will begin at 1p.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 ongoing strengthening of the mind. Topics and speakers from a multitud

The Port Ludlow Art League partners with local businesses that graciously offer locations for artists to exhibit and sell their artwork. From February through April, you can enjoy original art by local artists at the following locations: · Active Life Physical Therapy: Amy O’Donnell (acrylic paintings) · Coldwell Banker Best Realty: Mary Rodgers (acrylic paintings) · The Beach Club: Caroline Gilmore (acrylic paintings) · The Bay Club Lobby: Denice Crai