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!
At The Barrel Thief Wine & Whiskey Bar, on Wednesday, January 27th, from 6p – 9p, enjoy an evening of ‘Bitches Brew’, with no cover charge. Jim Ford, of the Dogfish Head Brewery, will be serving up their Bitches Brew Imperial Stout on draft, while the Bar plays the ultra-classic, ultra-edgy Bitches Brew album by Miles Davis, recorded in 1969/70.
This week, visible progress was made to future development of the former Fremont Electric site, at 744 N 34th St (at the corner of Troll Ave & Patches Place.)
Join the Aurora North Friends Of Scouting Breakfast on Wednesday, February 3rd. Support our Boy Scouts, enjoy an early morning breakfast among the critters – at Woodland Park Zoo – and help honor Mike Dunn, of Dunn Lumber.
On Thursday, January 21st, from 6p – 7:30p, at the free ‘Living Naturally’ lecture at the Bastyr Center for Natural Health, on Stone Way, learn about foods that can help boost your immunity – and the science behind why they work. Advanced Bastyr University students, Mirit Markowitz and Kelsey Perusse will give a cooking demonstration on ‘Immunity & Food’, along with important information about how to keep yourself and your family in better health this winter, and all year long!
Next week, on January 22nd and January 25th, a 12-week series of classes begins to help enhance and explore your creativity. Grab this great opportunity to ‘tap into your creative side’ no matter how dormant or energized it may already be. For 2-hours a week, over 12 weeks, experienced instructor Kate Gavigan will lead you through meditation, strategies, and proven creativity exercises from Julia Cameron’s internationally bestselling book, ‘The Artist’s Way.’
On Wednesday, January 20th, at 8a, the Fremont Chamber of Commerce will host a breakfast with Calvin Goings, Regional Administrator of the Seattle District Office of the Small Business Administration. This public event ($20 for non-Chamber members) will take place at the brand-new Staybridge Suites on Aurora Avenue.
In addition to closures of lanes on Aurora Avenue south of the bridge, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has announced two more closures – of southbound lanes this weekend, and the northbound sidewalk from January 18th – September, 2016.
This Sunday, January 17th, from 5p – 2a, at Fremont’s elegant and favorite non-secret speakeasy, The Backdoor, pay special tribute to the always classy, always unique and deeply missed David Bowie.
MLK Day has become a Day of Service – and what better way to serve than to feast on Pecado Bueno tacos, after giving a donation to FamilyWorks? For a $15 donation for an adult ($10 for kids,) enjoy tacos and live music on Monday, January 18th from 5p – 8p. Pay at the door, or RSVP to 206/694-6725.
The 4Culture newsletter has reported that San Francisco Bay area artist Verda Alexander has been selected to create original art for the walls of a new building being constructed in Fremont, at 743 N 35th St.
