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From January 27^th – 30^th, the Soupocalypse descends again!  Warm up these cold days and nights with some of our neighborhood’s eateries best soups during this inspired opportunity. Pick up your Soupocalypse Passport at any of the participating venues – and get a stamp for every time you enjoy a serving of their delicious, special Soupocalypse chowders, gumbo and soups.  Stop by:

• The Barrel Thief at 3470 Evanston Ave N
• El Camino at 607 N 35^th St
• Esters Enoteca at 3416 Fremont Ave N
• The George & Dragon Pub at 206 N 36^th St
• Kaosamai Thai Restaurant at 404 N 36^th St

• Local Tide at 401 N 36^th St
• Mischief On Canal 132 N Canal St (in the Fremont Mischief Distillery)
• Shawn O’Donnell’s American Grill & Irish Pub at 3601 Fremont Ave N
• Soul at 3518 Fremont Pl N
• Triangle Spirits at 3507 Fremont Pl N

If you manage to taste eight soups (only takes two a day for the four days of Soupocalypse), and get eight stamps in your passport – return to the Fremont Mischief Distillery to redeem your finished passport for a complimentary tasting, shot glass and a goodie bag of local delights (while supplies last.) Learn more about this tasty tour of Fremont, and another excuse to get out and enjoy the delights of our local eateries, by visiting the official webpage (click here.)  

Our local State Farm^® Agent, Jeff Kalvelage, wants to remind everyone about the State Farm Neighborhood Assist^® Grant Program, and some exciting updates to this support resource.  As State Farm celebrates its 100^th Anniversary in 2022, they want to offer more grants to spread more good to more communities. This year, there will be 100 grants of $25,000 awarded to non-profit organizations aimed at funding neighborhood improvement projects.  Additionally, State Farm has doubled the number of submissions it will take in – so the application deadline stays open from February 16^th to whenever they receive 4,000 applications. “State Farm Neighborhood Assist truly embodies the spirit of what our company has been about for 100 years – being a good neighbor,” said Rasheed Merritt, Assistant Vice-President at State Farm.  “We are excited about expanding the program in 2022, to help even more neighborhoods.” Individuals or organizations can submit an application on the State Farm Neighborhood Assist webpage (click here,) starting at 10a on February 16^th.  Visit the page now (click here,) to download the submission guide – or stop by the office of State Farm Agent Jeff Kalvelage at the corner of N 36^th & Phinney Ave N for more information. Once all submissions are accepted, up to 4,000, a State Farm Review Committee will narrow the applications down to the Top 200 finalists – and the public will be invited to vote on the final winners from April 27^th – May 6^th.  The final winners will be announced June 7^th. Since State Farm began the Neighborhood Assist Grant Program more than 380 causes have received a total of $10 million, to enact change in their communities.  “Grant programs that address community needs, like Neighborhood Assist, are more important than ever,” said Jeff Kalvelage.  “This initiative truly embodies the spirit of being a Good Neighbor.”  Learn more on the NeighborhoodAssist.com website.  

In February 2022, Hale’s Palladium is going to be brightened and bewildered once again by the hijinks and hilarity of Frank Olivier’s Twisted Cabaret.  This vaudeville show features the exquisite talents and skill of Frank Olivier, and his cast of characters. From February 10^th – 27^th, Frank Olivier will be performing Friday & Saturday nights at 7:30p, with a matinee on Sundays at 3:30p – and a special Valentine’s Day show also at 7:30p.  With live music by the Fez Four Trio, watch Frank Olivier twist and turn, with assistance from Paul Nathan, through the most ingenious and outrageous comedy show imaginable.  Enjoy magic, juggling, sword swallowing, knife throwing, and dozens of more unique and exhilarating circus skills.

Best of all, tickets are available NOW on EventBrite!!  Get tickets to guarantee yourself, and your friends or other loved ones, seats for this inspired bit of lunacy – performed live!  Remember live?  All at Hale’s Palladium, in West Fremont.  Find out more on the Twisted Cabaret website.    

Due to continued snow and ice on roads, garbage collection has been cancelled for Friday, December 31^st, with no plans for a delay to Saturday. According to Seattle Public Utilities, all garbage collection is scheduled to resume next week, beginning on Monday, January 3^rd.  All missed residential customers are permitted to set out double their normal amount of garbage, recycling, and compost on their regular collection day for no additional charge.  This permission extends to recycling collection, even if this was not a customer’s typical week of recycling collection.  All customers are encouraged to put out all their containers by 7a to ensure they are collected.

For tips on setting out extra waste, visit the Seattle.gov website (click here.)  Also, the Transfer Station (at N 34^th & Interlake Ave N,) and the Household Hazardous Waste Facility will remain open during the winter weather, normal hours. To get service updates and check-on current weather plans, visit the Seattle.gov utilities webpage (click here.)