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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 Beach Club, 121 Marina View Dr., Port Ludlow, on Wednesday, April 22, from 1 – 2 p.m. Walk-ins welcome but RSVP appreciated at (360) 437-4172 or info@nwepp.com

This year’s mild winter weather has left lighter snowfall in the Olympic Mountains and may be a harbinger of drier conditions during the upcoming wildfire season. The impact of reduced snowfall is yet to be seen. However, East Jefferson Fire Rescue (EJFR) is asking residents to start preparing for a dry, warm summer season by taking steps to increase the defensible space around their homes. The goal is to reduce the risk of a wildfire from becoming a structure fire. Contra

The Port Townsend Paper Mill continues to stand as one of Jefferson County’s most important economic anchors, according to a 2025 economic impact study commissioned by the Port Townsend Paper Company (PTPC). The analysis confirms that the mill remains a major driver of regional prosperity, supporting hundreds of high‑wage jobs and generating substantial economic activity throughout the Olympic Peninsula. The mill employs about 310 workers, including 96 Port Townsend residents

Happy April from JCLD! Whether you're curling up on the couch listening to April showers, or can't wait to splash in the puddles, be sure to visit the Library too! We’ve got plenty of programs this month, so don’t forget to check out our calendar at jclibrary.info for more exciting and entertaining things to do. Our next Live Online Author Talk is out of this world! Smithsonian Curator Emerita Valerie Neal will be online to discuss the history of U.S. Women Astronauts. On

With spring upon us, we are anxious to be outdoors and enjoy our local scenes. So, get your cameras out and be ready to capture these beautiful images, ours for the taking. The meeting this month will be Monday, April 27, at the usual Bay Club classroom from 10 a.m. – noon. The topic of discussion will be a continuation of “Framing Images and Organizing Images, Part II.” We will also discuss how AI can help with organization. Both segments include a Q & A session. We will

The following programs are open to all Port Ludlow Community residents. Programs are free of charge at the Bay Club, 120 Spinnaker Place, and will begin at 1 p.m. 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 on-going strengthening of the mind. Topics and speakers from a multitude of backgro

Don’t miss the 28 th Annual AAUW Home & Kitchen Tour on Saturday, April 25 , from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Seven distinctive homes in the beautiful waterfront community of Kala Point will be featured, offering plenty of inspiration for anyone interested in home design, remodeling, or simply enjoying a peek inside some remarkable residences. Make a day of it with friends. The Home & Kitchen Tour is both fun and inspiring – a wonderful opportunity to gather ideas for your own home w

When the first big notes and booming drums of the Cowboy marching band echo down Constitution Avenue next July, they will carry the sound of a small rural school with a big heart and bold musical voice. In 2026, Chimacum music teacher Daniel Ferland will lead the Chimacum Marching Band to Washington D.C, as Washington State’s representative in the National 250 th Independence Day Parade. In February, the Washington State Senate recognized the band as “the first and only band

In a rather bizarre twist of fate, the ancient Egyptians and their mummified pets may have the last word, so to speak. Learn more about the fascinating connection your cats have to the culture of Ancient Egypt! Are the molecules of cat mummies embedded in our morning cereal? What strategies might help me find my missing pet? These and many more questions are addressed in Elyse Cregar’s new book, Mews and Views for the Curious Cat Lover. Elyse will be offering excerpts from he

Monica Wood’s How to Read a Book is Martha’s Book Group selection for its Tuesday , April 14, meeting at 4 p.m. at the Bay Club. Wood’s novel is about the power of books in affecting changes in the lives of people beset by tragedies. The novel begins at a book group meeting in a women’s correctional facility moderated by a bookstore owner. Does Wood’s fictional book group’s discussions reflect our discussions? Come on by and find out. MBG meets the second Tuesday

by J. Warburton – LMC Firewise Committee Throughout Washington state, we’ve experienced low precipitation levels this past winter. Our summers continue to be warmer and dryer, which means our area is increasingly more prone to wildfires. In recent years, we’ve been fortunate that any nearby wildfires were controlled without injuries or property damage. However, due to these changing climatic conditions, we expect the situation to worsen this coming fire season (May – thro

Wednesday, April 8 , 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., at the Bay Club, the Port Ludlow Garden Club will celebrate Spring with our annual plant exchange and garden party luncheon. RSVP today if you haven’t already! Members and guests are welcome to bring garden plants, house plants, seeds, bulbs, cuttings, veggie seedlings, etc., to swap at the event. Wear your favorite spring hat and celebrate with us the beauty and hope of spring and the friendship gardening brings. Guests are welcome

by Allan and Nancy Kiesler, Guest Writers When you find a copy of the Port Ludlow Voice in your mailbox at the beginning of every month, the first thing you notice is the always impressive cover photo. After that, you peruse the many pages of articles, announcements, and advertisements. Have you ever thought about what a big job it must be to produce the Voice monthly, year after year? So many things to do (too many to list here) and then to accomplish them by a deadline

by Stephanie Buehler, Guest Writer Have you ever wondered how you could make a real difference in the life of an at-risk child? On April 1 (no foolin') at the Bay Club from 11:00 to 1:00, come and learn about some opportunities. The Jefferson County Juvenile & Family Court is in need of volunteers who are vested in our community and want to help improve outcomes for youth through the following positions: Guardian ad Litem (GAL) Advocate for local children in the foster c