Meet, connect, and learn from each other! This month, the Port Ludlow Tangle Club is sponsoring a one-day retreat on Saturday, September 12, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., at the Bay Club. Workshop presenters Alice Clive, Susie Hunter, and Joan Chapdelaine, will guide participants in learning many new tangles as they create a ten-and-a-half-inch-square paper “crazy quilt.” A tangle is a structured pattern based on just five basic strokes. The Zentangle Method is fun, easy to learn, bo

Sustainable Connections, an organization with a goal to advance a regenerative local economy, invites the community to celebrate local agriculture during the 19th Annual Whatcom County Farm Tour, taking place Saturday, September 12, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Whatcom County is located east of the Olympic Peninsula in northern Washington state. It’s a beautiful ferry ride out of Port Townsend, then a drive up Whidbey Island, and across Deception Pass Bridge. The Whatcom County Farm

On Monday, September 28, 10 a.m. – noon, the Port Ludlow Photographers will meet in the classroom at the Bay Club. The meeting is open to anyone and is free. Topics of discussion will include the installation of the photo exhibit at the Bay Club, followed by viewing and discussing photographs submitted by participants. There will also be an overview of DxO photo editing software by passionate photographer Bill McGrath and, if time permits, a demonstration of using layers in p

Bring your family and pets! This free, pet-themed event, hosted by Pet Emergency Group, offers a variety of activities for the entire family, including the four-legged members. The fun and festivities will be held on Saturday, September 12, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Carrie Blake Park in Sequim. According to Pet Emergency Group’s Event Coordinator, Cheyenne Tuller, “PEG is thrilled to be hosting Pet Celebration Day this year. It promises to be a fun, free, family event with somethin

Jefferson County voters have approved Proposition No. 1, the County Parks & Recreation Levy, during the August 4, 2026, Primary Election. The measure was placed on the ballot by the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners through a Resolution adopted on April 27, 2026. It will be effective pending certification of the election results by the Jefferson County Auditor’s Office on August 18. The approved levy lid lift will establish a dedicated six-year funding source for

Water Treatment and Distribution Updates The second quarter included completion of OWSI's Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) rate adjustments within Schedule X of our tariff. Following a public comment period, the revised tariff became effective June 22, ensuring specialized services are recovered fairly while maintaining the long-term financial sustainability of the utility. Protecting Port Ludlow's drinking water remains one of OWSI's highest priorities. Thank yo

Richard Powers’s follow-up novel to his Pulitzer Prize winner, The Overstory, is Bewilderment, published in 2021. In this story, Theo, an astrobiologist seeking clues about life on other planets, is widowed and becomes a single parent raising his nine-year-old son, Robin, who has been diagnosed as having a neurodivergent disorder. Challenges abound as Robin does not do well in a normal classroom. Theo must find ways to help his son adapt and fit into society without drugs. Jo

It's September, and we've got an exciting list of events and activities lined up! Visit jclibrary.info/events for the full Jefferson County Library District events calendar. Meet the author of this year's adult summer read on Wednesday, September 2, 4:30 – 6 p.m. With stories and images from his recent book, Close to Home: The Wonders of Nature Just Outside Your Door, Thor Hanson reminds us to appreciate the remarkable biodiversity that surrounds us every day. Registration

The Jefferson County Fire Marshal and the Jefferson County Fire Chiefs are tasked with safeguarding our community against hazards to life and safety from dangerous conditions associated with fire, protecting residents, firefighters, emergency responders, community assets, and property. Due to current atmospheric and field conditions, a declaration of high fire hazard is now in effect. In coordination, County Fire Chiefs and the County Fire Marshal agree that conditions warran

WSU Jefferson County Extension is now accepting applications for the 2026-27 Master Gardener Volunteer Training Program. This class is an opportunity to expand your gardening knowledge while making a difference through volunteer service. The program welcomes gardeners of all experience levels who are eager to learn and share research-based horticultural information with others. The training program combines self-paced online learning, live Zoom presentations, and in-person cl

Age gracefully! Learn how to combine bold brushstrokes of color, unexpected accents, and intriguing textural layers to create rich, autumnal scenes that you will look forward to every year. If you missed Karen Chapman's eloquent presentation on deer-resistant design last year, we are fortunate enough to have this talented sought after designer, award winning author, popular multimedia presenter, experienced horticulturist, and master gardener inspire the Port Ludlow Garden Cl

The Jefferson County Historical Society (JCHS) is pleased to announce two new exhibitions at the Museum of Art + History this fall, celebrating the work of regional artists and makers. Opening Saturday, September 5, in the Ferguson Gallery, Understories presents a collection of sculptures by artist John Strohbehn. Spanning more than a decade of carving wood and stone, the exhibition explores the dialogue between artist and material, with each sculpture responding to the nat

Get ready for some fascinating presentations by the Friends of Fort Flagler at our closest state park. Who Are the Orcas That Frequent Our Local Waters? Rebecca Berger dives deep into Bigg’s Orcas (sometimes called transient orcas) that are frequently sighted in the Salish Sea. Their diet (feasting on seals and sea lions), socialization, and social structure are very different from our resident orcas. This presentation will be given on Wednesday, September 23, 4 p.m. - 5:30

Mark your calendars to attend East Jefferson Fire Rescue’s (EJFR) 5th Annual Fire Rescue Fest on Saturday, Oct. 10, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., in front of Fire Station 1 on Lawrence Street in Port Townsend. There will be demonstrations of past and current emergency response techniques including bucket brigades, fire hose competitions, technical rescue demonstrations, cooking safety, and more. Other agencies participating with EJFR include the Department of Emergency Management, JeffCo

Statistics for East Jefferson Fire Rescue Communities served include: Port Townsend, Cape George, Kala Point, Marrowstone Is., Port Hadlock, Chimacum, Irondale, Port Ludlow MPR (North and South Bay), Paradise Bay, Beaver Valley, Bridgehaven, Mats Mats, Shine, South Point and other areas located within our boundaries. July Alarms Fires 21 Rescue/Emergency Medical 357 Non-Emergency 46 Hazardous Condition 22 Service Call 62 Other 4 Total Alarms 512 July Ambulance Transports 91

by Allan and Nancy Kiesler The Boys in the Boat, a New York Times best-selling book and then a popular movie, tells the story of the men’s Olympic rowing team that won the gold medal at the 1936 Olympics in Nazi Germany. What makes it especially interesting is that the team competing was from the University of Washington and made up of young men from poor, working families. At the center of the story is Joe Rantz, a boy without a family, from Sequim. Join us at the Beach

The East Jefferson Rotary Car Show is back again this year in Port Ludlow. The show will be on Saturday, September 26. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., in the parking lots adjacent to the yacht club. Cars of all makes and vintages are welcome so bring your Allard or your Yugo and display your garage queen. Typically, the fire department and the sheriff’s department also bring vehicles for display. Food, music and family fun will be available. See our flyer on display at local businesses to

Sustainable Connections is pleased to announce the selection of Andy Basabe as its new Executive Director, effective September 7, 2026. Basabe brings significant nonprofit leadership experience in Whatcom and Skagit Counties. He founded Vamos Outdoors Project, a nonprofit serving Latine, Migrant, Multilingual, and Newcomer youth and families by expanding access to outdoor recreation and environmental education throughout Whatcom and Skagit counties. “Andy brings the leade

Healthy gardens start with healthy soil. Gardeners, growers, and anyone interested in cultivating thriving plants are invited to attend “It’s ALL About Soil!” on Wednesday, September 2, 6 p.m., at Finnriver Farm & Cidery in Chimacum, and Thursday, September 3, 6 p.m., at Quimper Grange, Port Townsend. Suggested Donation: $10-$15 (all are welcome; no one turned away for lack of funds). The WSU Jefferson County Extension Master Gardener Program is proud to host James Cassidy, O

by Stephanie Buehler, Guest Writer We are excited to open our season on Wednesday, October 7, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., at the Beach Club, with a presentation by Annie Scott, Director of the Jefferson County Library District. Annie holds an MS in Library and Information Science from Drexel University and brings over two decades of leadership experience spanning a range of library models--privately funded, municipally funded and governed, and her favorite: special district librarie