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Jefferson Healthcare is excited to announce that Discovery Physical Therapy will be joining Jefferson Healthcare beginning January 2026 as Jefferson Healthcare Discovery Rehabilitation. The partnership increases provider capacity, helping meet the growing community need for high-quality, patient-centered care close to home.   Discovery Physical Therapy has served the communities of East Jefferson County for 18 years. With this new partnership, Discovery will continue to offe

by Stephanie Buehler, Guest Writer   Ready to let your hair down, relax and have some fun after the flurry of the holidays?   Come join us at the First Wednesday Luncheon on January 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Beach Club. We'll be playing a fun game with prizes while making generous donations to the Food Bank. Please bring your own lunch. Cookies, coffee and tea will be provided. Send your RSVP for this luncheon to firstwednesdayluncheon@gmail.com or sign up at the Be

As you drive around this beautiful place we call home, have you ever thought about the first people who traversed this area and what their lives were like? Who they were, how they lived, what creatures they encountered, what foods they ate? Often, I sit gazing out my window on misty mornings somehow hoping I might see an ancient canoe come out of the mist. It is not to be. However, the South Bay Community Association, through its Activities Committee, is sponsoring a series o

Happy New Year from the Jefferson County Library District! As we turn the page into a brand-new chapter, the Library District would like to extend warm wishes to our incredible community. In the spirit of the New Year, let us make resolutions to learn something new, share stories, and foster a sense of togetherness.   We want to take a moment to express our gratitude for your donations to the Library District’s Annual Winter Giving campaign. Your support means the world to us

It’s no secret that winters in the PNW can be a bit gray, and that many of us are longing for more color!  Join us as we welcome horticulturist Doug Cockburn to talk about adding more color to our winter gardens. Doug has been in business in Sequim for fifty years.  He started out when he was 13 with a small mowing route for neighbors and family members! He later became a state certified nursery and landscaping professional horticulturist. Many of you are probably familiar wi

Effective 01/01/2023 Port Ludlow Fire & Rescue merged with East Jefferson Fire Rescue. Our monthly statistics will now include information for the entire newly combined Fire District.   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.

The Jefferson County Genealogical Society (JCGS) will host classes on Zoom this month to introduce current methodology and resources that will help you explore your family history. The class, “ Getting Started on Your Family History Journey,” will be conducted by Dianne Duncan, M.Ed. Instructor and JCGS member. This two-part Zoom class will be held on Tuesday, January 13, and Tuesday, January 20 . Both classes run from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. To register for the class please compl

We can do this, Port Ludlow – Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, RECYCLE Finally, some encouraging news regarding recycling ! It has been a confusing journey for many home and business recyclers, especially those from cities where recycling programs are easy to access due to proximity to repurposing plants. The remoteness of Jefferson County puts its residents at a disadvantage. But some relief is in the not-too-distant future, thanks to the work of the Washington State Legi

It’s no secret that winters in the PNW can be a bit gray, and that many of us are longing for more color!  Join us as we welcome horticulturist Doug Cockburn to talk about adding more color to our winter gardens. Doug has been in business in Sequim for fifty years.  He started out when he was 13 with a small mowing route for neighbors and family members! He later became a state certified nursery and landscaping professional horticulturist. Many of you are probably familiar wi