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Our third and final “Growing Knowledge in the Garden” presentation will be given on Sunday, September 20, 1:00 p.m., in H.J. Carroll Park, at the Kul Kah Han Native Plant Demonstration Garden, 9884 Rhody Drive, Chimacum. Our guest speaker, Patrick Loafman, botanist and author, will deliver a lecture entitled, “Highlights of Researching the Flora of the Olympics.” Patrick will discuss the native plant species he discovered over the past ten years that were not formally associ

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

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

With summer fun slowly coming to an end, come join us for the last of our summer activities! For a full list of our upcoming events, visit www.jclibrary.info/events. Plant a seed, read—and let your reading grow! 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 for a conversation by the author of this year’s summer read

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 had opp

With summer fun slowly coming to an end, come join us for the last of our summer activities! For a full list of our upcoming events, visit www.jclibrary.info/events. Plant a seed, read—and let your reading grow! 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 for a conversation by the author of this year’s summer read

Friends of the Jefferson County Library will have an extensive array of reading material and entertainment media for sale at the summer book sale, to be held Saturday, August 15, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the library, 620 Cedar Ave. in Port Hadlock. Bring a box or sack to collect all your treasures. Hundreds of books across all genres will be available for purchase, with most hardback books priced at $1, DVD movies at $1 per disc, and pocket paperbacks and children’s books co

The Port Ludlow Tangle Club will meet Thursday, August 13, at the Bay Club from 1 – 3 p.m. August's meeting will be a Chat and Tangle meeting — come with your own supplies, tangle what you want, and enjoy what others are doing as well. Anyone can tangle, one stroke at a time! It’s easy to learn because it’s just a series of repeated strokes used in structured patterns called tangles. Zentangle helps you slow down and unwind as you focus on each deliberate stroke of your pen.

Martha’s Book Group begins another season of book discussions after our summer hiatus. Rather than an epic novel, our group has selected two non-fiction books with an emphasis on how nature can provide us with different perspectives on coping with the vicissitudes of life. Robin Wall Kimmerer, of Braiding Sweetgrass fame, returns with a shorter treatise in her book The Serviceberry. She is joined by Margaret Renkl’s The Comfort of Crows which is her year-long journey into how

The wait is almost over! The Port Ludlow Village Council invites you to Port Ludlow Connects: Connect with Purpose this Friday, August 28, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Bay Club. This community event features over 60 exhibitors filling indoor and outdoor spaces, showcasing the clubs, classes, businesses and service organizations that make Port Ludlow such a vibrant place to live. And there is plenty to look forward to beyond the exhibitors. Enjoy live music by The String Alongs, pi

Volunteer Coordinator for EJFR East Jefferson Fire Rescue welcomed Riley Earl on June 16 as the new Volunteer Coordinator for the department. She will be responsible for recruiting, training, mentoring, and evaluating new volunteers with East Jefferson Fire Rescue (EJFR). Currently, there are 45 volunteers serving in several areas in the department, including Volunteer Firefighters-in-Training, Emergency Medical Service (EMS) personnel, Support Volunteers who assist the fire

Hydranga Frenzy! In Port Ludlow, the hydrangeas start to bloom in May and June, and to our delight, those beautiful flowers keep blooming throughout the summer. Every year, these plants perform their magic and amaze us with their variety of colors and flowers. Our presenter, Mr. Mike Boock, will help you achieve that beautiful display in your own yard. Mike Boock is a Washington State Master Gardener who lives in Port Ludlow. He will be talking about hydrangeas and their vers

Our next meeting is at the Bay Club on Monday, August 24, 10 a.m. – noon. Everyone is welcome and it’s free to join and participate. Do you have images on your smartphone that are hard to find? Want to organize them? Come to our next meeting of the Port Ludlow Photographers and learn how to organize images on your smartphone (iPhone and Android). Find out how you can display your photographs at our September exhibit at the Bay Club. For more information, email Aven Anders

Amanda Wilson, locally based estate planning attorney with Northwest Estate Planning & Probate, P.S., will present this free seminar on wills and trusts so that attendees can decide what is right for themselves and their family. Amanda will answer questions as time allows. The seminar is on Wednesday, August 12, 1 - 2 p.m. at the Beach Club. Walk-ins are welcome but RSVPs are appreciated by calling 360-437-4172 or emailing info@nwepp.com. The Beach Club is located at 121 Ma

By Rachel S. Imper One of the best things about living in Port Ludlow is having beautiful Fort Flagler State Park just minutes away on Marrowstone Island. Helping preserve this treasured park is the Friends of Fort Flagler (FoFF), an all-volunteer nonprofit whose work is even more important with funding cutbacks. Along with supporting park improvements—including the recent restoration of a WWII theater—and many volunteer opportunities, FoFF also hosts a variety of fun, educat

ECHHO, the non-profit organization that provides rides to medical appointments and essential services, like grocery shopping, is holding a Meet and Greet event at The Beach Club, Thursday, August 6th from 10 a.m. – noon. All current ECHHO volunteer drivers are invited, along with their friends and neighbors who would like to know more about ECHHO's transportation program - and maybe even think about becoming a driver. If you just want to meet and chat, that's just fine too.

Ballots were mailed July 15, 2026, to all qualified voters (approximately 28,860) living within Jefferson County. The Jefferson County Elections department will be live streaming election processing. Live streaming will only be available when ballots are being processed. See: co.jefferson.wa.us/1484/Election-Cameras The Jefferson County Canvassing Board will hold open public meetings on the dates and times listed below for the pre-certification and certification of this