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 March, Kvichak Marine Industries delivered the third response boat – built in Fremont – to the New York Police Department Harbor Unit. This 44.5’ Response Boat Medium – C will join two others – delivered in April 2010 and August 2012 – to provide maritime security and law enforcement along with search and rescue in the New York metropolitan area.
In honor of the launch of the new History page of Fremocentrist.com, read this article, titled ‘Fremont Bridge Stuck,’ written by Millie Klassert-Marzec, from ‘The Fremont Forum’ newspaper, dated April 1st, 1979.
Earlier this year, Branch Manager (and Assistant Vice President) for Key Bank Fremont Branch, Samira Salkic, gave birth to her third daughter, Ayla Salkic.
The World Is Fun, a non-profit dedicated to engaging volunteers in fun, philanthropic activities, recently received the 2013 Wendy Walters Truitt Champions for Foster Kids Volunteer Excellence Award from Treehouse.
At the Fremont Siphon Open House, the project team shared the new layout for the site of a permanent structure and access panels, and two design options. A structure for odor control must be constructed, and input at a January 2013 public design workshop developed two potential options which need input for deciding between them.
The popular workshop that emphasizes free expression and creativity will be offered on Whidbey Island from April 11th – 14th. For those who have enjoyed ‘The Painting Experience’ when offered in Fremont in the fall, or those who’ve wanted to attend but couldn’t find time for it in October, sign-up now for an opportunity to spend 2 ½ days being inspired.
On Thursday, March 28th, from 6p – 8p, the Fremont Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly Fremont ‘Geek’ Meet-Up. This month, the gathering will meet at the new offices of Confluence Digital Marketing Strategy.
On Saturday, March 26th, at 3p, learn more about Fremont history at the first-ever Fremont Fireside Chat, with Fremocentrist.com columnist Kirby Lindsay. This FREE, informational presentation will be given in the living room setting at History House, with a coffee-and-juice reception following the one-hour talk in the covered, outdoor Sculpture Garden.
On Tuesday, March 26th, from 5:30p – 7:30p, at the Fremont Branch of the Seattle Public Library, an Open House on the King County Fremont Siphon Replacement Project will show the progress of public design on this project, and the next steps to be taken.
