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Genealogical Society Celebrates America at 250
Jefferson County Genealogical Society is holding an America 250 celebration event on Saturday, June 13 from 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Tri-Area Community Center in Chimacum. Come join us! All are welcome to attend — no membership is required. Individuals choosing to join the Jefferson County Genealogical Society the day of this event will only pay $17.76 for a one-year individual subscription to JCGS. A full year of resources for researching your ancestral history.
Wildfire Awareness — Are You Ready?
By J. Warburton – LMC Firewise Committee You may have already heard that, due to low snowpack and a drier and warmer than normal winter, Washington State has already officially declared a statewide drought. These conditions increase the fire risk as we enter the wildfire season -- typically May through October. To bring awareness and to educate homeowners, the Ludlow Maintenance Commission (LMC) hosted an East Jefferson Fire Rescue (EJFR) Wildfire Awareness presentation
June’s Summer Reading Program at the Jefferson County Library District
This year's Adult Summer Reading Program has two fun activities! Play Plant a Seed Book Bingo and read Close to Home: The Wonders of Nature Just outside Your Door by Thor Hanson. Sign up at cleoreads.beanstack.com or pick up a paper tracker at the Library or Bookmobile to get started. Hear simple stories, sing songs, and play with your baby during Babytime. After the program, stay and play with other families. Storytime is now outdoors at H. J. Carroll Park on Mondays, 10:
Features
Chimacum's First Mariners
The Beginning of a Lasting Partnership The roots of Chimacum’s long-standing connection to the Northwest Maritime Discovery Program (MDP) stretch back more than 20 years, beginning with a simple question: What if students could learn by doing, together, on the water? During the 2004–05 school year, Chimacum Middle School (CMS) teacher Robin Mills was exploring ways to bring more experiential learning into the seventh-grade curriculum. As part of fall teacher training, she too
The Price of War
by Milt Lum, staff writer He awoke to a cloudless sky and sunshine bathing his front lawn with a golden glow. The smell of fresh mown grass wafted through the open window on a soft breeze. It was May 30th, traditionally when the nearby lakes had thawed completely and the summer season began. Those halcyon days when he would get out his fishing gear and canoe and go looking for walleye and northerns were long gone. They disappeared fifteen years ago when a rocket-propelled gre
Porch Talk with Dean and Shirley Anderson
by Donna Geer, Staff Writer I asked my gracious hosts what their secret sauce was. After all, it’s not every day I get word there’s a couple celebrating their 75th wedding anniversary. It’s an extremely rare event, as only 0.0016% of married couples reach this diamond anniversary milestone. They looked at each other and shook their heads. They were just lucky, they both said, finishing each other’s sentence like long-married couples do. Dean and Shirley Anderson on their wedd
Arts & Entertainment
Benefit Concert for Ugandan AIDS Orphans
Port Townsend Saxophone Quartet On Sunday, June 14 at 4 p.m., some of the area’s most talented musicians will come together for a benefit concert at the First Presbyterian Church, 1111 Franklin St., Port Townsend. In its 15th year, the concert that has been organized by pianist Lisa Lanza will support 27 young Ugandan AIDS orphans. Without your support, many of these vulnerable children would face lives marked by poverty, exploitation and the devastating effects of AIDS. Th
Port Ludlow Art League – Art Around Town
The Port Ludlow Art League partners with local businesses that graciously offer locations for artists to exhibit and sell their artwork. From May through June you can enjoy original art by local artists at the following locations: Active Life Physical Therapy – Barbara Grondal: Acrylic paintings Coldwell Banker Best Realty – Joanmarie Eggert: Watercolor paintings The Bay Club Lobby – Ann Bernard: Impressionistic Acrylic paintings If you’d like to purchase any of the artwork
Port Ludlow Art League – Jeweler of the Month
Featured Jeweler – Georganne Muse Necklace by Georganne Muse Using semi-precious stones collected over many years, Georganne began creating artisan wire jewelry and soon discovered she had a talent for creating striking jewelry pieces. Georganne’s jewelry features sterling silver and semi-precious stones, reflecting the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. During June, Georganne’s jewelry will be on display at the Port Ludlow Art League Gallery, Sound Community Bank and
Sports
Niners' News
by Kathleen Traci, Lady Niners’ Publicity Chairperson Ken Avicola and Elaine Girard on Hole 4 of May Niners’ Couples event The May Niner’s Couples event was a Foursome Scramble, and it was well attended by Lady Niners and Niners’ men. New Couples’ Chairs Carole and Doug Fett, teamed up with members without a partner for the game. Many of the new member couples were winners in this red tee event. Golf Pro, Jim Mancill, played in one of the foursomes, a distinct advantage for t
Port Ludlow Hiking Club
by John Fillers, Port Ludlow Hiking Club GENERAL INFORMATION: Hikers gather at the Bridge Deck in Port Ludlow at 8:15 a.m. for directions and to arrange carpools, leaving by 8:30 a.m. To find the Bridge Deck location, visit the club’s website at portludlowhikingclub.com and click the “ABOUT” tab. Individuals on the hiking email list receive notifications during the week of scheduled outings. If you wish to be added to the distribution list, please visit the club’s website at.
Port Ludlow Women’s (18 Hole) Golf League
by Kathleen Traci, PLWGA Publicity Chairperson The Port Ludlow Women’s Golf League (PLWGA) enjoyed the May 18 and 19 Spring Fling event planned by Chairpersons Shayna Worley and Sue Fechner. After two days of friendly golf, all members enjoyed a lovely luncheon at The Resort at Port Ludlow. The Captain’s Cup, a team match play tournament, is scheduled for June 8, 10, and 12, with a rain date of June 16. Matches will be played until winners are crowned. Head Pro, Jim Mancill,
Village News
Informational and Educational Programs for the Port LudlowCommunity
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
South Bay Community Association Update
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.
May and June SBCA Important Dates
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
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June 2026
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A Festive Celebration Capping this Year's Rhody Parade
The “Rhody Family Reunion,” a community picnic highlighted by the Party Ark On Saturday, May 16, the Rhody Parade will conclude with a celebration at Memorial Field. The last entry in the parade, the Production Alliance’s Flatbed Cadillac, will lead gatherers from uptown Port Townsend to the grounds at Memorial Field where marching bands, field games, BYO picnics, and the Party Ark will greet the revelers. The Party Ark, a 16-foot cedar boat built by local youth through the
From the Editor's Desk
by Carol Riley, Editor Have you seen Wicked? Then you will recognize this line, “Because I knew you, I have changed for good.” That line speaks to what is going on at the Port Ludlow Voice. We are getting to know our new volunteers. You may have already noticed the changes. Volunteer roles are changing – not for what they do, but for who they are. We have a new photo editor, Kevin Hall. Kevin’s photography skills earned him the chance to have a photograph of his grace the cov
Museum of Art+History Now Open
Renovated Museum of Art + History Now Open The Newly Imagined JCHS Museum of Art + History is now open, and we are thrilled to welcome our community back into this re-envisioned space. After an unforgettable Grand Re-Opening of the Newly Imagined Museum of Art + History, we invite everyone - whether you joined us for opening weekend or not - to come experience the transformation. With all-new exhibits throughout the building, there is plenty of time to explore, including our
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