When we think of summer on the island, we think of paella nights at Suzanne Maurice, kayak paddles from Fort Ward and cool runs through the Grand Forest. We think of blackberry brambles and bonfires at the beach, 9 p.m. sunsets and pods of Orcas, ours for the sighting.

But just as precious as the impromptu gatherings and sweet discoveries of the season are the regularly scheduled events, the community traditions that reintroduce us to our neighbors, our values, this little blot of land.

Bloedel Concert Series

Most of the year, the Bloedel Reserve evokes that Simon & Garfunkel classic, “The Sounds of Silence.” But in the sunshine months, the quiet din of birds and bees is broken with guitar licks and drum kicks for the garden’s summer concert series.

Next up: Sunday, Aug. 14, The Dusty 45s invade with swingin’ rockabilly: Pack a picnic, bring a blanket and dance under the denim sky. Tickets range from $26 to $32.

Virginia V Steamer Cruise

Take a jaunt on a boat that’s older than your grandmother.

The Virginia V is one of the last of its breed, a Puget Sound Mosquito Fleet steamer built in the 1920s.

The restored vessel makes its annual voyage around Bainbridge from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 17 to benefit the Bainbridge Island Historical Museum.

Tickets, $100 for members and $125 for nonmembers, include a delicious box lunch, no-host bar and historical narration by Ralph Munro.

Bike for Pie

Frankly, Klondike bars aren’t really our thing; we’d rather chow down at Mora.

But what would we do for two slices of pie? That question’s easy. We’d bike 32 miles around the island, massive hills and everything, before shaking our booty to gypsy jazz and collapsing from sheer exhaustion.

For the littler or less crusading riders, Bike for Pie’s Aug. 7 celebration also has a family route; it’s just eight miles and possibly flatter than Lance Armstrong’s abs.

SummerFest

Classic cars, face painters and balloon clowns descend upon Battle Point Park to entertain adult and tyke alike.

From noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, peruse community booths, listen to live music and sip brews at the beer garden. Junior can trade his hot wheels for the real deal at the touch-a-truck booth.

Bainbridge Island Studio & Working Studio Tours

Bainbridge is known for harboring hordes of artists. But where do they all hide? During the Bainbridge Island Studio Tour, from Friday, Aug. 12 to Sunday, Aug. 14, scope out creative coves and meet the photographers, oil painters and potters that share your love of 98110.

The Working Studio Tour boasts a smaller but no less inspiring group. Drop by Raquel’s Mosaics, Mesolini Glass and Cecil Ross to learn about the trade and buy one-of-a-kind pieces.

Movies in the Park

Friday evenings from Aug. 19 to Sept. 9, the park district blows up the big screen with free outdoor movies at Battle Point Park. Titles are subject to change, but we hope not.

The lineup is “Frozen” and “McFarland USA”, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” and “Zootopia.”

Seating starts at 8 p.m. and the films begin at dusk.