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EJFR May Preparedness: Wildfires, Smoke and Heat
As the risk of wildfire increases here in Jefferson County, East Jefferson Fire Rescue (EJFR) is scheduled to provide wildfire prevention information for residents on Thursday, May 21 , 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Jefferson County Library, 620 Cedar Avenue in Port Hadlock. Robert Wittenberg, Community Risk Manager for EJFR, together with Lara Gaasland-Tatro, Jefferson County Public Health Environmental Health Specialist, will talk about how wildfires move and grow, ways yo
Wind Phone in Port Ludlow
by Karen Griffith, Guest Writer It’s almost instinctive – when you lose a loved one – to pick up the phone to call them, to hear their voice, to tell them you love and miss them. This happened to Itaru Sasaki while grieving his cousin’s death in 2010 in Japan. He purchased an old-fashioned phone booth and set it up in his garden. He installed a rotary phone that was not connected to wires or any “earthly system.” Here, Itaru felt a continued connection to his cousin as he t
Port Ludlow Photographers Field Trip
To afford our members a collective opportunity to capture wildlife and shoreline images that distinguish our spectacular surroundings, PL Photographers has arranged a field trip to Indian Island County Park on Monday, May 25 . We will gather there at 10 a.m., take photos and picnic as we please until noon. The park is situated at the north shore of Oak Bay above a lagoon at the southwest edge of Indian Island, with a view across Oak Bay toward Mats Mats. To rea ch the park
Features
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
Celestial Navigation and the Hawaiian Renaissance
by Milt Lum, staff writer The constancy of the planetary movements during the earth’s daily rotation on its axis and its annual journey around the sun was codified by the observations of Copernicus and Galileo in the 16th century. Centuries earlier societies inhabiting the islands of the Pacific Ocean had developed a celestial navigational guide using these observations. This tradition became extinct due to technological advances until a part-Hawaiian expat, Herb Kawainui Kan
Arts & Entertainment
Upcoming Art Classes in May
Guiding Light by Pamela Raine Watercolor Class – Friday, May 1 , 10 a.m. – noon at the Bridge Deck. Join us for a class with artist, Pamela Raine, to complete the Guiding Light watercolor painting. All supplies and instructions are provided for a fee. Space is limited. To register, please email info@portludlowart.org . Blue Morning by Shirley Bomgaars Acrylic Paint Class – Saturday, May 9 , 9:30 a.m. – noon at the Bridge Deck. Join us for a fun class with artist, Shirley
Another Chaotic Performance!
Disorderly Conduct's Cast by Nancy Petersen, Guest Writer Need some spontaneity in your life? Come to Disorderly Conduct’s improv show on Friday , May 29 , 7 p.m. at the Beach Club. Everything is made up on the spot, based on suggestions from the audience. You can be part of the show without ever leaving your seat just by calling out a location, a relationship, or sometimes just a random word. Our cast will create stories and scenes for your entertainment. Every show has a ne
Calling All Actors – Auditions for the Fall Production
by Kate Marshall, Artistic Director, Ludlow Village Players With our spring show already on the books, we’ve started to plan our fall show. This year, we’re performing Almost, Main e on October 9 - 18. Almost, Maine is a popular play by John Cariani. The play is a collection of nine short plays that explore love, loss, and connection in the mythical remote town of Almost, Maine that’s so far north it’s almost not in the United States. Set on a single winter night under t
Sports
Niners’ News
by Kathleen Traci, Lady Niners’ Publicity Chairperson The Niners Cocktail Party on April 2 featured a taco bar at J.R.’s Sand Trap. Niners Captain, John Bockoven welcomed the group to the 2026 season and Port Ludlow Golf Course (PLGC) Pro Jim Mancill introduced new niners to the membership. Niners Handbooks, created by Elaine Girard, were distributed. Many interesting Thursday games are scheduled, and some games will be played from the new tees that are closer to the hole an
2026 Low Tide Beach Walk Schedule
by Gail Wellenstein, Kitsap Beach Naturalist Bring your rubber boots and your curiosity to the beach this summer! Kitsap beach naturalists offer summer low tide explorations and two of our resident Port Ludlow naturalists will be leading beach walks at Shine Tidelands State Park and Saltair Beach Park this summer. Both beaches are home to a diverse group of kelp and animals. Experience an array of crab species, sea stars, and sea cucumbers. If we are lucky, we may even find t
The Fairway Wood: Sweep, Don’t Scoop
by Jim Mancill, PGA Head Professional, Port Ludlow GC This month we are going to look at one of the most intimidating clubs in the bag – the fairway wood. Whether you are trying to reach a long par 5 in two or just trying to find the short grass on a narrow par 4, the fairway wood is a powerful tool when used correctly. However, for many of us, it’s the club that leads to the most "topped" shots or frustrating "duffs." First things first, let’s look at the setup. A common mis
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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May 2026
Welcome to The Voice! Where we write a monthly magazine featuring what is happening in our local Port Ludlow community.
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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
The Cell Tower Saga Gets Worse
by Evie Maxwell, Features Editor Sadly, the Verizon/Horizon cell tower that looms over residents of Port Ludlow’s LMC territory has not gone the way of the Velociraptor. Opposition to this tower is strong and determined, as demonstrated at a town hall held on February 24. At that meeting, a large crowd of (mostly) LMC homeowners gathered to hear Jefferson County planners go step by step through the process, by which the tower, which is currently slated for construction just o
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