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!
This summer, on Sundays, if you are seeking a fun way to frolic through Fremont – and maybe show visiting friends and family a good time – consider joining The Fremont Tour. The weekly, 80-minute program begins in Solstice Plaza (behind the J.P. Patches statue,) at 1p, with advance tickets available through Brown Paper Tickets.
The Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) on the Burke-Gilman bike trail, from 11th Ave NW to the Ballard Locks, has been released for review. The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is accepting comments on the DEIS until midnight, August 1st.
This Friday, July 1st, from 6p – 9p, the Fremont First Friday Art Walk returns for an evening of summer strolling and assorted art displays. Take a walk among the shops and venues of the Center of the Universe, enjoying the art and the neighbors, and meeting the artists.
If you missed the public input session last Sunday, there are still plenty of opportunities to give your ideas (or your ‘don’t wants’,) on development plans for the expansion of Ernst (Slippery Slope) Park – next door to the Fremont Branch Library – at 719 N 35th St.
On Saturday, July 16th, from 10a – 4p, Seattle Tilth will host its 17th Annual Chicken Coop & Urban Farm Tour around Seattle, including Fremont. Purchase tickets now for this special, self-guided, ‘choose your own adventure’ experience, and learn more about what our neighbors are able to do on their ‘Urban Farms’.
Bloodworks Northwest has reported that, due to heavy usage at area hospitals the local platelet supply has dropped 56% since Monday, June 20th. Your help is needed to bring this supply back up – and ensure the survival of trauma victims and chronically ill patients right now!
This Sunday, June 26th, from 11a – 1p, the Seattle Department of Parks & Recreation has invited our community to give input on the design for the public land acquired by the City, in 2010, as an expansion of the A.B. Ernst (Slippery Slope) Park, next door to the Fremont Branch Library.
Fremont residents, and all Fremont Neighborhood Council (FNC) members, are encouraged to attend the June 27th FNC meeting, starting at 7p at Doric Lodge #92. Throughout the meeting, our community will be given opportunities to learn about area projects and give feedback on what we want for Fremont, and our Neighborhood Council.
On Saturday, June 25th, starting at 9:30p, at Nectar Lounge, enjoy an evening of 70s & 80s dance hits, played loud and live by Hit Explosion, at Boogie Wonderland 2.
Starting August 1st, for two weeks, Mondays – Thursdays from 1:30p – 4p, CSz Seattle will provide a confidence-building Improv Summer Camp for kids ages 9 to 12. The company that weekly entertains audiences through its Comedy Sportz shows at Atlas Theater, and offers Improv classes year ‘round, to adults, now has a summer class for the children among us.
