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!
Kvichak Marine Industries (a Vigor Industrial Company headquartered in Fremont,) recently delivered the first in an order of three Bristol Bay boats, and has recently been awarded a contract for two all-aluminum 400 passenger-only ferries.
On Sunday, April 19th, from 10a – 1p, help volunteers with weeding and tidying around the flowering quince, blooming tulips and beautiful brunnera at Fremont Peak Park (4357 Palatine Ave N.)
Help Seattle teens fulfill a tangible need! Hallows Church is holding a drive in April for new yoga or sweatpants for teenage boys and girls in the Washington State foster care system and the REST (Real Escaped from the Sex Trade) program.
All Stone Way Café friends of the past, present and future are invited to gather for an open mic this Thursday, April 16th for the talented artists of this community. Sign-ups will start at 7p, with performers/speakers/readers going on from 7:30p – 10:30p.
In March, City of Seattle Mayor Ed Murray introduced a proposal for a nine-year, $900 million levy to replace the $365 million Bridging The Gap levy due to expire at the end of 2015. The proposed Transportation Levy to Move Seattle is focused on basics: maintaining streets, bridges and sidewalks, and also investing in the future with improvements intended to provide more transportation choices to move more people and goods around this growing city, by increasing the property taxes paid by all residents in the City of Seattle.
Calling all Fremont artists and graphic designers: the Fremont Arts Council (FAC) needs your proposals and designs for a kick-ass poster and killer t-shirt to promote and represent the 2015 Solstice Parade. The FAC can use one image for both applications, or two different designs.
Tonight is the opening of the newest show at Stone Soup Theatre: ‘Alice In Wonderland’ by Andre Gregory. Scheduled to run through May 3rd, this tribute production celebrates the 150th anniversary of the publication of Lewis Carroll’s book ‘Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland’, and brings to Fremont audiences an accessible and all-ages friendly one-act play.
This Saturday, April 11th, from 8a – Noon, the Center for Wooden Boats will hold a sale of maritime items that have accumulated in their warehouses throughout the year. The sale takes place at the CWB North Lake Union facility at 1475 N Northlake Place, near Gas Works Park.
A few tickets remain on sale for seatings on April 9th, 10th & 11th of Seattle Blind Café, at NalandaWest. This pop-up, heart-opening experience can still be taken, for those looking to taste of positive social change in the dark.
On Monday, April 13, at 8p, at the University Heights Community Center, a public meeting is planned for input on the development proposed for 3860 Bridge Way N. The proposal is for a 5-story structure containing 18 residential units and 5 live/work units, and no on-site parking (permit #3018230.)
