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 Monday, April 28th, starting at 7p, at Doric Lodge #92, the Fremont Neighborhood Council (FNC) will hold its annual general meeting, with elections of the Board of Directors – and a keynote speech from Seattle City Councilmember Nick Licata.
This Friday, April 25th, from 7p – Midnight, attend a free party celebrating the Northwest’s best in mobile photography, and Urban ArtWorks, at the re-opened Gallery 154.
On Saturday, April 26th, from 11a – 3p, a volunteer work party will install four raised beds in the backyard of B.F. Day Elementary School. Volunteers are needed to measure, drill, and assemble the beds, and fill them with organic dirt.
This year, the Fremont Arts Council (FAC) will hold its (mostly) annual Rummage Sale on May 3rd & 4th, from 9a – 4p, at The Powerhouse.
On Wednesday, April 23rd, starting at 8p, a Bluegrass Benefit will be held at Nectar Lounge with all proceeds going to help the victims and communities devastated by the mudslide in the Oso/Darrington area on March 22nd
On April 21st & 22nd (Monday and Tuesday,) the on-ramp from Denny Way onto northbound State Route 99/Aurora Avenue North will be closed from 11:30p – 5a. In addition, during the same days and hours, the right northbound lane of Aurora Avenue North will be closed between the Battery Street Tunnel and Valley Street.
The ‘One Home Per Lot’ effort, which has advocated and lobbied for permanent restrictions on the construction of new, tall houses in previously unrealized back yard and/or side yard lots, now asks its supporters for help.
An informal, informational meeting has been scheduled for Saturday, April 19th from 11a – 12:30p at the Fremont Branch of the Seattle Public Library on a development proposed for 743 N 35th Street.
On Wednesday, April 16th, at 7p, Makerhaus will hold its weekly gathering – and this week the ‘Make Good Society’ presents SunFunder founder Sameer Halai.
A press release came out this past week announcing the new coalition, OneSeattle, and its statement in favor of a $15 minimum wage compensation for Seattle workers.
