HANSVILLE — Congressman Derek Kilmer will make a special trip to Hansville to chat with residents over a cup of joe.

Kilmer will host “Coffee with Kilmer,” meeting with constituents from 9:30-11 a.m. on

April 7 at the Hansville Grocery, 7532 NE Twin Spits Road, Hansville.

The Hansville chat is the first of its kind for the congressman, who is making appearances at local organizations such as the Kingston Chamber of Commerce.

Kilmer, a Democrat from Gig Harbor, represents Washington’s 6th District. He has become known for his bipartisan efforts and his support of Department of Defense jobs in Kitsap.