Kirby has been in Fremont for a lifetime, as a resident, employee, employer, and playmate. She's served on the Fremont Chamber of Commerce, the Fremont Neighborhood Council and the Fremont Arts Council, and can be seen wandering the Center of the Universe year 'round. When it comes to Fremont, she likes to say she's full of it!
The folks at Outsider Comics & Geek Boutique love squirrels, a lot! So, they will be making a big deal about these nutty little animals on Squirrel Appreciation Day on Sunday, January 21st.
On Saturday, January 20th, at 2p, Fremocentrist.com is hosting an educational presentation at the Fremont Branch of the Seattle Public Library, on ‘The Industrial Evolution of Fremont.’ Local landowner and neighborhood icon, Suzie Burke, will speak on how the industrial zones of Fremont have changed and adapted over the last 100 years.
Join a free writing circle, run by Hugo House writers, and hosted at the Fremont Branch Library, and other branches of the Seattle Public Library.
On Monday, January 22nd, from 6p – 8p, take ‘A Wine Tour of Italy’ with North Seattle College and The Barrel Thief Wine & Whiskey Bar. Become more familiar with the main regions, grapes and classic styles of the wines of Italy.
It is time to submit ideas and proposals to the City of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods on ways we can improve our streets and parks, through the ‘Your Voice, Your Choice’ (YVYC) initiative. This year, $3,000,000 will be spent on small-scale improvements, submitted by us and our neighbors, between now and February 2nd.
On Friday, January 19th, starting at 6:30p, there will be a celebration at Shawn O’Donnell’s American Grill & Irish Bar to mark the one-year anniversary of the Fremont location.
Community groups with proposals on how to renovate, expand, or upgrade a Seattle Park are hereby invited to apply for the Major Project Challenge Fund (MPCF,) a Seattle Park District funding initiative.
With his new role covering education, Seattle City Councilmember Rob Johnson has asked to hear from us about what’s most important in the world of education. Please, send an e-mail, to rob.johnson@seattle.gov, and give him insights about how to ensure all of Seattle’s students, and their families, receive support and the systems they need to succeed.
On Thursday, January 18th, from 6p to 8p, the Fremont Arts Council (FAC) Board of Directors will host a Happy Hour Mixer, at The Backdoor, for everyone interested in learning more about becoming one of the leaders of this organization.
On Friday, January 12th, from 7p – 9:30p, join in on an evening of tabletop and role-playing-games (RPG). The Wallingford Community Senior Center is hosting a free evening for the over 40 set, for avid gamers interested in playing among friends.
