Sunday, July 19 Doors open at 2 p.m. Games played 3 - 6 p.m. Cards $2 each Jefferson County Fairgrounds 4907 Landes St., Port Townsend Questions: kristi.jeffco.events@gmail.com 206-427-8906

The correct date for the SBCA Annual meeting is Wednesday, July 15. The meeting will be held at The Bay Club from 1 – 3 p.m. in the Auditorium.

by Tam McDearmid Port Ludlow Village Council (PLVC) elections are coming up in September. Up to seven directors will be elected this year. Here is your opportunity to serve the Port Ludlow community and assist in various activities, such as · Maintaining our trails · Monitor our utilities · Guide government & business relations · Lead the community with emergency management · Providing Holiday Lights · And other valuable activities that

All Thursdays 4 p.m. Member’s Lounge July 3 8:30 – 10 a.m. Pancake Breakfast benefitting Bayside Housing** July 4 Happy Fourth of July! July 15 1 p.m. SBCA Annual Meeting at the Bay Club with Reception** August 7 8 - 10 a.m. Pancake Breakfast benefitting the Dove House** August 11 1 - 2 p.m.

by Mike Wilson, General Manager Happy Summer, everyone! As we move from June into the beautiful days of July, please remember to stay hydrated and take precautions while enjoying the outdoors. The outdoor pool is now open for the season, and Lynn Hovde is once again offering swim lessons through August. With over 20 years at the Beach Club, Lynn provides private and group lessons for members and their families. Contact her at lynnsswimschool@gmail.com. Join us on the Beach Cl

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 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. Let’s begin by briefly reflecting on our first

by Carolyn O’Keeffe, President; SBCA Board of Directors Welcome to July and warmer weather, picnics, family vacations and 4th of July parades! South Bay has been quite busy with multiple activities. June’s Pancake Breakfast was in support of the Salmon Coalition and there was a great turnout. On June 12th we had a lively Members Social with a BBQ of burger/hot dogs with many sides. The band, Still Got It played and many attendees danced to favorite songs of our youth!

The Port Ludlow Village Council meeting addressed critical updates regarding utility structures, county-level legislative changes, and local infrastructure projects. ● Utility Assistance Reform: Jefferson County PUD is transitioning to a tiered "energy burden" model for low-income assistance, leveraging $3 million in carbon credits for home weatherization. ● Infrastructure & Safety: A hearing for a proposed cell tower is set for June 16, while the county contempla

by Geoff Lang, President, Port Ludlow Village Council Over the next few months our Voice articles will primarily be focused on our Election Cycle (see Tam’s article in this issue). However, if you want to stay in the loop with all things Port Ludlow Village Council or otherwise, drop by portludlowvillagecouncil.org to sign up for our biweekly emails. In the year and a half since we rolled out our new website with an emphasis on improving our communication with our community

Summer reading and activities at the Jefferson County Library District (JCLD) are going full speed ahead! Visit jclibrary.info to check out our programs and events calendar. On Saturday, July 4, the Library District will be closed for Independence Day. Don't miss this year's Adult Summer Reading Program. Play Plant a Seed Book Bingo and read Close to Home: The Wonders of Nature Just Outside Your Door by Thor Hanson. Join us at the end of the summer to enjoy an author talk by

Amanda Wilson, locally based Estate Planning Attorney with Northwest Estate Planning & Probate P.S., will present this free seminar and answer questions as time will allow. Join us at the Bay Club, 120 Spinnaker Pl, Port Ludlow, WA, on Wednesday, July 22, from 1- 2 p.m. Walk-ins welcome but RSVP appreciated at (360) 437-4172 or info@nwepp.com.

History Hikes Explore the North Olympic Peninsula Three guided outdoor experiences highlight the people, places, and stories that shaped our region. The Jefferson County Historical Society (JCHS) and North Olympic History Center (NOHC) invite community members to discover the history and cultural landscapes of the North Olympic Peninsula through the 2026 History Hikes series. Led by North Olympic History Center Executive Director David Brownell, the popular annual program com

“Loveliest of lovely things are they, on earth, that soonest pass away. The rose that lives its little hour is prized beyond the sculptured flower.” ~William Cullen Bryant, American poet (1794-1878) For thousands of years, the rose has been a symbol of beauty, love, and passion, and it remains so today. Growing roses can be demanding or carefree. Says whom??? Roses are shrubs of many forms, available for every bloom season and in a range of colors. Knowing rose classificatio