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 Alzheimer’s Association has released a new report showing that costs are growing for families, and our national economy, with increasing impacts from Alzheimer’s Disease, and other dementias. Also, the death rates from Alzheimer’s diseases continue to rise above national averages in Washington State.
On Wednesday, March 15th at 8a, the Fremont Chamber of Commerce is hosting an educational event at the Fremont Foundry. This meeting will feature a discussion on City Resources as regards Homelessness, Sharps and other drug paraphernalia, and Housing. Expect an energetic and engaging exchange among business owners and managers, as we find out ways to help and to solve these problems.
Seattle Parks Superintendent Jesus Aguirre approved the name, based on recommendations from the Parks Naming Committee and public submissions. The Committee officially chose Troll’s Knoll Park for our park due to the common usage of this name by our community and because of the park’s proximity to our sculpture.
The Seattle Scotch & Beer Fest (formerly Hop Scotch) will take place this year over Friday & Saturday of Easter Weekend, April 14th & 15th. Tickets can be purchased now to this entertaining, and educational, tasting event, held inside the spacious Fremont Studios.
With the arrival of spring, it is time once again to register for Woodland Park Zoo’s exotic, highly-coveted composts. The annual Fecal Fest kicks off today, March 6th, with sign-ups accepted through March 27th.
For one-night-only in the eclectically classy Hale’s Palladium, a one-of-a-kind cabaret will showcase Seattle-based Lunaria Dance Theatre. At 7p on March 11th, be spellbound by ‘Moon Over Manhattan: A Cabaret’, a clever interweaving of Egyptian belly dance and theatrical entertainment.
On Thursday, March 9th, from 4:30p – 9p, at Populuxe Brewing (located at the edges of Fremont at 826 NW 49th,) join with other supporters of Literacy Source for an evening of information and fundraising for the learning center.
Punch Drunk Pictures has issued a casting call for those who treat their pets like family members, and are considering a home remodel. If you would like help with a furry (or not so furry) friendly remodel, please consider responding to this call!
The Fremont Arts Council (FAC) produces some of the most iconic celebratory arts events, and the non-profit needs help from members of our community to find more sustainable and long-term processes for organizing and funding its volunteer activities. Attend one of the upcoming Leadership Team meetings and find out if this is something you could lend your energy, knowledge and/or expertise to getting done.
On March 8th, at 7p, the Woodland Park Zoo is hosting a free event to educate and advocate on bringing Grizzly Bears back to the North Cascades. The Friends of the North Cascades Grizzly Bear have put together this celebration of the iconic bears, with a screening of a new short film called, ‘Time for the Grizzly?’
