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 the month of March, Literacy Source is raising money to purchase books for its learning adult readers – books that interest an adult but can be read by a beginning reader. Donors that give more than $25 this month will be entered in a drawing to win a personalized list of book recommendations by long-time Literacy Source supporter, NPR commentator and Librarian of the Year Nancy Pearl.
On Friday, March 21st, at 7p, everyone is welcome to watch – or participate – in a community salon gathering at Little Heart Space called ‘Use Your Outside Voice!’ Described by organizers as the Seattle version of ‘Prairie Home Companion,’ this salon offers an opportunity for guests to share their talents in a super low-stress, supportive environment, hosted by Kate Gavigan of The Seattle Artist’s Way.
On March 3rd, FremontUniverse.com reported on the pending closure of Sound Mind & Body Gym at the end of this month.
The Moisture Festival, in its 11th year, takes over the stage – and thousands of imaginations – at Hale’s Palladium starting March 20th. The run will continue this year through Sunday, April 13th – which may sound like a long time, until tickets start getting sparse. Buy today!!
On Sunday, March 16th, Hale’s will host a special St. Patty’s Day Celebration with delicious grub and delightful Irish entertainment – all to raise money for the Ballard Food Bank.
On Saturday, April 5th, Mayor Murray will fulfill his promise with the “2014 Neighborhood Summit’ from 9a – 1p in the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall.
The Fremont Branch of HomeStreet Bank is participating in a food bank donation program, called Million Meal March, that seeks to collect donations to Northwest Harvest, from approximately 500 local bank branches from Everett to Olympia.
While the windows are covered over, according to a sign on the window, the Tawon Thai restaurant is closed for three months, starting on March 1st. The restaurant will re-open then as Zab Verr Thai Restaurant & Lounge.
Party with a purpose on Saturday, March 22nd, at The Backdoor, with the B.F. Day Elementary School PTSA fundraising silent auction called Spring Fling.
Muralists are needed by the non-profits Homeless In Seattle and Facing Homelessness to help with an art project, called ‘Street Heart’ that will help fund the ‘Just Say Hello’ awareness campaign.
