UPCOMING

PADDLE KITSAP:

Paddle Kitsap takes place July 31-Aug. 2. Day 1 paddling goes from Port Gamble to Kingston, day 2 goes Kingston to Poulsbo. The Paddler City tent site will be in Kingston, and shuttles to Kingston and Port Gamble will be available at the end of the route. Cost is $175 per person. Kayaks are available for rental. Info: www.paddlekitsap.com.

FUTURE FESTIVAL:

The Great Peninsula Future Festival will be held from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug.2 in Port Gamble. More than 100 green lifestyle exhibits, expert speakers, money-saving workshops, hand-made crafts and delicious food. Info: www.GreatPeninsulaFutureFestival.org.

SPAGHETTI FEED:

The Oak Table Cafe in Kingston is hosting a spaghetti feed to raise money for the Kingston High School lights from 5-8 p.m. Aug. 5 The cost is $10 per person, while kids 5 and younger eat for free. There also will be a silent auction. Donated items will be accepted at the cafe, 11171 NE Highway 104, Kingston. Info: (360) 881-0554.

HANSVILLE COMMUNITY RUMMAGE SALE:

The 2009 Greater Hansville Rummage Sale will be Aug. 8 and 9 at Buck Lake Park in Hansville. Sale hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. The annual sale features hundreds of items donated by residents of the community. The proceeds from the rummage sale benefit the Greater Hansville Community Center, a nonprofit charitable organization which operates and maintains the community-owned center and facilities.

SUMMER NIGHTS ON THE BAY:

Poulsbo Parks and Recreation is offering a series of family oriented concerts on Tuesday nights this summer at 6:30 p.m. at the Kvelstad Pavilion in Liberty Bay Waterfront Park. Malo Castro’s 4 Plus Band will appear on Aug. 4. Kingston’s Blues Counselors will play on Aug. 11.

TANGO LESSONS:

Tango lessons with Julio and Mirabai from 7-9 p.m. on July 28 and 30, and Aug. 3,5 and 10 at the Indianola Clubhouse. Cost is $15 per person for signing up for all five lessons; $20 per person at the door for single lessons.

ART WALK:

First Friday Art Walk Program: Living the History from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Kitsap County Historical Society Museum, 280 Fourth Street, Bremerton. Free admission.

MESSY FRIDAY:

Loopy Roller Painting at 11 p.m. on July 31 at KiDiMu for fun art discoveries with teacher Helen. Experimentation, sensory exploration and messy art expression are not only allowed but also encouraged. Free with admission or membership. Info: www.kidimu.org or (206) 855-4650.

ONGOING

BRIDGE CLUB:

The Indianola Beach Improvement Club has a new, weekly ACBL-sanctioned bridge club. Tuesdays at the Indianola Clubhouse. Coffee and refreshments provided. Cost is $3 per session and $4 for periodic charity games. Info: Gene Alberts at (360) 297-4040.

KINGSTON AL-ANON:

Meets Tuesdays from 7-8 p.m. in the Kingston Unity Church at 26011 Ohio Ave. N.E. Park in the back and come in through the kitchen.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY:

Kitsap County Schools are looking for tutors to help students in all grades in the areas of math, reading, science, history and social studies. Middle and elementary schools also need volunteers to read with students. Info: Jana at (360) 377-5511 or jbonny@lcsnw.org.

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION:

The Alzheimer’s Association provides free information and support group from 12:30-2:30 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at Group Health Cooperative, 10452 Silverdale Way, Silverdale. The groups are for care partners, family members and friends of individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Info: Cyd Wadlow at (360) 613-3537.

ARTISTS INVITED:

Kingston Art Gallery is inviting local artists to be juried to become possible showing partners with the cooperative. Applications available at the gallery. Info: (360) 297-5133.

HANSVILLE TOPS:

The Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Chapter 1239 of Hansville meets at 9:30 a.m. Thursdays at the Hansville Community Church. Newcomers are welcome.

AWANA:

Children ages 3 years through sixth grade are invited to join the AWANA Clubs at Kingston Christian Church. The club times are from 6:30-8:15 p.m. Wednesdays at the church. Parents may stay or drop off registered children starting at 6:15 p.m. each night. Info: Ron Cody at (360) 297-6558 or the church office at (360) 297-2551.

AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP:

The Kingston Al-Anon Family Group meets from 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays at the Kingston Unity Church, 26011 Ohio Ave. Info: Jenny at (360) 881-0115.

KINGSTON KIWANIS:

The Greater Kingston Kiwanis meet from 7-8 a.m. Thursdays at the Oak Table Cafe. Optional breakfast is $9. Info: Dale Rude at (360) 265-6761.

KINGSTON/NORTH KITSAP ROTARY:

Kingston Rotary meets at 11:45 a.m. Wednesdays at the Kingston Cove Yacht Club, except for the first Wednesday, which is a breakfast meeting. Info: Dan Martin at danjmartin@mac.com.

NAVAL UNDERSEA

MUSEUM:

Craft and science projects, face painting, sidewalk chalk, and water. Fun for pre-school to age 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays in July and August. Free.