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!
In mid-March, Marit Hanson sent out a letter to supporters of Grassroots Community Acupuncture advising them of significant changes coming to this small, but extremely accessible health resource, in order that everyone may have plenty of notice. On May 1st, Hanson will be having her last day in practice at Grassroots, although the Community Acupuncture practice will continue.
This weekend, March 28th & 29th, in the wee hours (midnight – 7a,) the Fremont Bridge will be closed to all vehicles (cars, trucks and transit) while the construction crew finishes painting the 100-year-old structure. During the closure, two five-minute bridge crossing opportunities will be offered for pedestrians and bicycle riders at 1:20a and 2:20a.
Senior Services is seeking nominations for the 2015 ‘Inspire Positive Aging Award’. Nominations need to be submitted by April 27th, for an award to be given at the Senior Services Annual Meeting on May 20th. Nomination forms can be found on-line at InspireAward.org
On Monday, March 23rd, the Fremont Neighborhood Council (FNC) will hold its monthly meeting. All Fremont residents are welcome to attend and get involved in advocating on our neighborhood issues. FNC meetings are held at Doric Lodge #92 starting at 7p.
On Tuesday, March 24th, the Fremont Chamber of Commerce invites all women to attend a special, social gathering with the HomeStreet Bank ‘experts’, all at Stone Way Café. From 5p – 7p, business women can mix and mingle with experts in banking, finance, marketing and more in a fun, relaxed setting.
Enjoy a special benefit performance of Moisture Festival on Wednesday, March 25th, at 7:30p, at Hale’s Palladium. Please purchase tickets now to see a signature Moisture Festival show, with live music, juggling, aerial acts, and many sights to astound and delight, all to benefit Fremonster Theatrical – the non-profit production team behind the annual Trolloween!
Nine teams of fourth and fifth grade students from Seattle Public Schools will compete in the city final of the 20th annual Global Reading Challenge on Tuesday, March 24th at 7p, at the Central Branch of the Seattle Public Library in the Microsoft Auditorium.
The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods has funds, through its Small Sparks program, for neighborhood-based clean-up events that qualify under the Spring Clean program.
The Seattle Public Library system, including the Fremont Branch, has become a part of the Safe Place network in King County. As of now, all 27 branches of Seattle’s public libraries are places where youth, ages 12 to 17, can ask for help when in crisis.
On March 21st & 22nd, 9:30a – 4p, NalandaWest will offer a weekend workshop with the Venerable Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche on ‘Compassionate Living.’ Registration is still open for this course in the Inner Science of Mind Field of Knowledge.
