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!
On Wednesday, October 5th, construction work on the King County Wastewater Fremont Siphon Replacement – being done at 2nd Avenue & Leary Way – will continue into the wee hours of Thursday, October 6th.
On Wednesday, October 5th, at 5:30p, the Fremont Chamber of Commerce, and 10 other business organizations, will be welcoming all to a rare gathering of business owners, non-profit staff, and others meeting & greeting, and searching for that next great connection.
All-day, Wednesday, October 5th, the Barrel Thief Wine & Whiskey Bar will host Delaware’s Dogfish Head Brewery for the beer – and ‘Music To Drink Beer By’.
As Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) work continues on painting and preservation of the historic SR 99 George Washington Memorial Bridge (a.k.a. Aurora Bridge,) the area affected shifts from the northbound to the southbound side. This requires that the southbound sidewalk along the nearly 3,000 foot structure will be closed, after crews open the sidewalk on the northbound side.
The Seattle Public Library offers many free programs, open-to-the-public, including two great opportunities this month at the Fremont Branch Library. On October 1st, join ‘Unplug & Play’ to enjoy playing games. On Oct 10th, ‘An Evening Of Poetry’ will showcase three local poets.
On Thursday, September 29th, at 6p, in the Nordic Heritage Museum in Ballard, Seattle City Councilmember, and representative for Council District #6, Mike O’Brien invites everyone to attend a public forum on Health & Public Safety.
In the month of October, Salsa Con Todo will offer two different weekends of workshops, on Zouk, Samba & Salsa, by two different visiting instructors.
On Saturday, October 1st, from Noon – 3p, Fremont Mischief invites everyone to come meet the Captain’s, taste some outstanding, naturally flavored whiskey and help raise money. Enjoy tasty barbeque, live music and a chance to rub shoulders, hoist a glass, and listen to colorful fish tales from the Captains who hauled the limited-edition Storm Tossed Rye through the North Seas.
School has started and the Butterfly Garden has closed, but Woodland Park Zoo still has plenty to offer those wanting some time to talk to the animals and get quality critter therapy. Woodland Park Zoo is open every day, except Christmas, and the animals are waiting to see you!
On Tuesday, September 27th, from 8a – 8p, Anytime Fitness will have a franchise-wide sale. New members can sign-up for a $1 registration fee by stepping into any Anytime Fitness gym on September 27th – and become a member to every franchise at once.
