KINGSTON — Each year, the Kingston Garden Club awards grants honoring the late Aloha Wright, a Kingston gardener who was committed to the community.

Aloha Wright Educational Assistance and Special Projects grants:

• Support knowledge of gardening and the artistic use of plant materials.
• Stimulate interest in civic beautification.
• Support conservation and wildlife preservation.

Community members eligible for Aloha Wright grants are North Kitsap School District students and any person who resides, works or operates a business or organization within district boundaries.

Go to www.kingstongardenclub.com for an application. Applications are accepted throughout the year. Awards are presented once per year.

Applicants must include two letters of recommendation. The 2014 Aloha Wright awards will be announced in May.

Questions? Email the Kingston Garden Club Grant Committee at info@kingstongardenclub.com.

The Kingston Garden Club hosts meetings on the third Wednesday of each month, September through June. Each meeting features social time and light refreshments, a garden-related educational presentation, and a short discussion of current club business.

Guest or new members are welcome at the next meeting Feb. 19 at 9 a.m. in the Bayside Community Church in Kingston.