Village News

Listed below are the Candidate Statements for those running for a Village Council Director position. You will be receiving a green postcard in early September explaining how to vote, an invitation to our Annual Meeting on October 1, and major accomplishments of the PLVC in 2025-2026. Please watch for this postcard and remember to vote. We are YOUR Village Council, kindly support us with a donation as you vote. Thank you. NANCY BAMBERG-JONES I have always had a lot of ener

by Jay Bakst In a community of 2,900 mostly-retired residents, true confidence comes from knowing we’re prepared. We live in a region where earthquakes, wildfires, and other major events are inevitable, and acknowledging that reality allows us to respond with calm, practical readiness. The Port Ludlow Village Council Emergency Committee (PLVC EC) is hard at work to help every household feel informed, supported, and connected well before any emergency occurs. When we prepare t

By Lois Grazioli, Director PLVC PLVC Second Annual Canine Costume Parade Your Port Ludlow Village Council is excited to announce its Second Annual Canine Costume Parade to be held on Saturday, October 3. Just in time for Halloween, the fun will kick off at the Port Ludlow Resort Hotel, from 11 a.m – 1 p.m., with the dog costume parade starting at noon. Dog owners will dress their canines (and optionally themselves) in comfortable costumes and follow a short parade route alo

by Carolyn O’Keeffe, President; SBCA Board of Directors Welcome to September with cooler evenings and the return of rain. Our hearts go out to residents across Washington state who have suffered devastating losses of homes, properties and businesses due to wildfires. Here are a few updates to our 2026 – 2027 projects: ● We will begin the asphalt resurfacing in the Bay Club front area this month. The current schedule for resurfacing is Monday, September 14, throug

by Mike Wilson, General Manager As we welcome the summer season, I would like to remind everyone to remain mindful of the current fire danger in our area. At the time of writing, the fire danger level is moderate. The following activities are prohibited: burn barrels, land-clearing burns, yard debris burning, and sky lanterns. The following activities are still allowed: recreational fires in permanent or portable barbecues, outdoor fireplaces, and grills. Portable fire pits,

by Gil Skinner, SBCA The following programs are open to all Port Ludlow Community residents. Programs are at the Bay Club (unless otherwise noted), 120 Spinnaker Place, and begin at 1p.m.. Programs are free of charge. Topics and speakers from a multitude of backgrounds are offered for our residents. As important as it is to continue to strengthen the body, it is just as important to continue to strengthen the mind. Tuesday, August 11. Yolanda Wilde previously made a great

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

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 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 multitud

Welcome to May and warmer weather and more sunshine! It’s such a welcome relief to wake up to brighter days and end with stunning sunsets. The SBCA Board of Directors has been busy reviewing and updating policies as well as adopting a new policy this spring. We have updated and adopted our Collection and Enforcement Policies based on the updated Washington State law, RCW (Revised Code of Washington) 64.90. Both have been uploaded to our SBCA website under Governing Documents.

Friday, May 1, 8:30 – 10 a.m. – Pancake Breakfast benefitting East Jefferson County Fire Rescue** Thursday, May 7, 1 p.m. – Jefferson County Historical Society and Museum*** Friday, May 8, 5 – 7 p.m. – Fiesta Mexicana Members Social catered by Molcajete** Thursday, May 14, 9:30 – 11 a.m. – Monthly Board meeting ** Tuesday, May 19, 1 p.m. – Jefferson Healthcare*** Thursday, May 21, 1 p.m. – First Nations presentation with David Brownell *** Monday, May 25, 10 a.m. – noon – Mem

by Lois Grazioli, Community Events Chair Something old, something new, something for you! Come one, come all to the 2 nd Annual Outdoor Community Yard Sale and Spring Fair on Saturday, May 23, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Yacht Club parking lots. Support ‘local first’ vendors selling food, beverages, ice cream and homemade baked goods at the PLVC fundraising Bake Sale. Browse and shop for new and gently used items, stop by the non-profit organization booths, enjoy music from

by Geoff Lang, President Your Village Council has been hard at work the past month! The Port Townsend Marine Science Center reached out looking for partners in their annual Earth Day Beach Clean-up on April 25, and we were happy to participate. Hopefully, you were there too! We have partnered with PCs for People pcsforpeople.org to bring a drive-through electronic/tech waste recycling event to the Village on Friday, May 15, from 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Village Center parki

by Mike Wilson, General Manager I hope this note finds you well and enjoying spring in our beautiful corner of the Pacific Northwest. On April 18, the Ludlow Maintenance Commission (LMC) held its 58th Annual Member Meeting. Thank you to everyone who participated. The results of this year’s Annual Meeting voting have been posted on the LMC website for those who would like to review them. I’d like to take a moment to recognize and thank Russ Sharp for his three years of dedicat

The Port Ludlow Village Council (PLVC) Board of Directors meeting held on April 2, focused on public safety, infrastructure longevity, and community-wide service initiatives. Key updates from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office highlighted a strategy to address a county budget deficit by renting jail space to neighboring municipalities, alongside warnings regarding a surge in financial fraud. East Jefferson Fire Rescue reported reaching full staffing levels and highlighted