KINGSTON — Free Wi-Fi in downtown King-ston. New sidewalks on Highway 104. Commercial and retail vacancies. A new website highlighting tourism-related businesses and events.

New  construction at the Village Green. Citizen safety. Higher trash-collection rates. Helping children and those in need.

What do all these disparate issues have in common? They are part of the fabric of the community and open for discussion at the Kingston Open House — called “Yack and Snack” — hosted by the Kingston Citizens Advisory Council.

Yack and Snack is Feb. 20, 7–9 p.m., at Kingston Middle School, 9000 NE West Kingston Road.

Food will be provided by several local food companies, including J’aime les Crepes, Mi Sueno Catering and Taqueria, The Tea Room at Port Gamble/Bistro By Night, Flying Pickle, CB Nuts, IGA and Albertsons.

“It’s really all about the people,” said Nancy Langwith, chairwoman of the Open House. “It’s about the volunteers who give their time, talent and energy so freely and our county leadership who are helping to make Kingston a better community.”

Many volunteer service organizations and local service agencies will be on hand to explain what they are doing for the community. County Commissioner Rob Gelder will be joined by the leadership of the Department of Community Development, Parks and Recreation, Public Works and the Public Utility District to converse with residents.

“I appreciate all the time and energy the advisory council members have put into bringing this annual community open house to fruition,” Langwith said. “There are new ideas and many ways for the community to plug into what’s happening in our community.”

Online: www.kitsapgov.com/dcd/Community%20Advisory%20Councils/Kingston/kcac.htm.