Kitsap County News

PORT ORCHARD, Wash. — Learn about what's happening in North Kitsap at Discover Kingston, an annual community open house that takes place 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29 at the Village Green Community Center, 26159 Dulay Road NE. The event is coordinated by the Kingston Community Advisory Council.

Discover Kingston provides residents, service providers, developers, businesses, and young people the opportunity to visit with representatives from more than 60 government and local nonprofit organizations to learn about projects, planning, services, youth programs, recreational activities, and much more. See the complete list of participating organizations below.

Are you wondering what's being done to manage ferry traffic downtown? Do you have concerns about speeding in your neighborhood? Do you know young people looking for volunteer opportunities? Are you a caregiver who needs support and resources? Are you looking to improve your mental and physical health and want to explore local trails but aren't sure where to find them? Discover Kingston is a one-stop event to find answers!

This is a drop-in event, so come by anytime and stay for a few minutes or a couple of hours. The event is lively and there are lots of giveaways. This year, we've expanded parking options to make room for everyone!

Discover Kingston is a unique annual gathering in the heart of the village to meet neighbors, network, get informed, and stay engaged. Newcomers, old-timers, people from other Kitsap communities, and all ages are welcome!

For more information, visit the Kingston Community Advisory Council website at https://kcowa.us/KingstonCAC.

Here is a list of participating organizations at our Sept. 29 event:

• Blue Star Banner Program
• Buck Lake Native Plant Garden
• Friends of Miller Bay
• Friends of Point No Point Lighthouse
• Friends of the Village Green 
• Girl Scouts of Western Washington
• Giving Garden
• Great Peninsula Conservancy
• Greater Kingston Community Chamber of Commerce
• Greater Kingston Kiwanis
• Greater Kingston Radio Club
• Housing Resources Bainbridge
• John Paul Jones Chapter Washington State Sons of the American Revolution
• Kathleen Sutton Fund
• KC Substance Abuse Prevention & Youth Services
• KHS Arts and Athletics Boosters
• Kingston - North Kitsap Rotary
• Kingston 4th of July Celebration
• Kingston Affordable Housing Work Group
• Kingston Cares
• Kingston Cemetery Association
• Kingston Community Advisory Council
• Kingston Historical Society
• Kingston Parks, Trails & Open Space Committee
• Kingston Public Market and Kingston's Sunset Market
• Kingston Scouting
• Kitsap Audubon Society
• Kitsap Conservation District
• Kitsap County Department of Community Development
• Kitsap County Division of Aging and Long-Term Care
• Kitsap County Emergency Management
• Kitsap County Noxious Weed Control Program
• Kitsap County Parks
• Kitsap County Public Works – Stormwater & Sewer Divisions
• Kitsap County Public Works – Solid Waste Division
• Kitsap County Public Works – Transportation Planning
• Kitsap County Sheriff's Office
• Kitsap Environmental Coalition
• Kitsap Homes of Compassion
• Kitsap Public Health District
• Kitsap Public Utility District
• Kitsap Recovery Center
• Kitsap Regional Library
• League of Women Voters Kitsap
• Left Behind and Without
• Master Gardener Foundation Kitsap
• North Kitsap Fire & Rescue
• North Kitsap Puget Sound Anglers
• North Kitsap School District
• North Kitsap Trails Association
• NW Laborers Apprenticeship/LiUNA 252
• PEO Chapter GI
• Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe Natural Resources
• Port of Kingston
• ShareNet Food Bank
• Tim Davis Images
• U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
• Village Green Forest Stewards
• Voices of Pacific Island Nations (VOPIN)
• Western States Carpenters Union
• Western Washington University - Peninsulas
• YMCA

The Kingston Community Advisory Council holds monthly public meetings to provide a discussion forum and enhance communication between Kingston-area residents, businesses, and Kitsap County government. KCAC members work proactively to address community issues and concerns. They represent Kingston's broad interests as at-large members appointed by County Commissioners or spokespeople of local organizations including the Port of Kingston, North Kitsap School District, the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe, the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce, Village Green Foundation, and Friends of the Kingston Library. Visit https://kcowa.us/KingstonCAC.