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!
The Woodland Park Zoo is holding a contest allowing entrants to select a name for the three new Visayan warty piglets, as well as posting video of the new snow leopard cubs – in time for Snow Leopard Day at the zoo on August 4th.
Routine closures of SR99/Aurora Avenue have begun, largely due to the construction of a tunnel to replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct. While happening south of Fremont, these closures could significantly impact traffic here well beyond simply disrupting the traffic patterns of Fremont drivers.
On Wednesday, August 1st, at 7p, at Hale’s Palladium, the Fremont community is invited to a special free screening of the documentary ‘The Hall Of Giants’, presented by Anarky Productions. This feature-length documentary, directed by Michael Falcone, gives the background about the creation and mythology about the fabulous, and much beloved, Fremont Troll sculpture.
Seattle Public Utilities has sent out an e-notice that a strike by Teamster Union Local 117 interrupted solid waste pickups around Seattle on Wednesday, July 25th – and could continue to do so on Thursday and Friday, although customers are asked to put materials out as usual before 7a.
This Saturday, July 28th, the Fremont Outdoor Movies will take you right into the danger zone as Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis, Anthony Edwards, and Val Kilmer entertain the crowds on the concrete with the 1986 adrenaline pumping film, ‘Top Gun.’
On Sunday, July 29th, from 2p – 4p, the final Music In The Sculpture Garden concert for the eighth season will take place. The series closes out with two MITSG favorites – THE Other Band and Hounds @ Bay. Come enjoy free, live, acoustic music in the covered courtyard of History House for the last time this summer!
‘Bye-bye for now!’ On Sunday, July 22nd, Chris Wedes passed away at age 84. Wedes, who had battled cancer for years, was very well known to native Seattlites (and Fremonsters) as Julius Pierpont Patches – or J.P. Patches to the ‘Patches Pals’ that grew up watching his Emmy winning television program.
Join the race to the beer garden during the Fremont Oktoberfest on Sunday, September 23rd, at 10a, for the 10th Annual 5K Brew Ha-Ha. The official route takes runners from Solstice Plaza (behind 837 N 34th St) along the scenic Burke-Gilman Trail and the Lake Washington Ship Canal – and to the beer gardens of the Oktoberfest at the Center of the Universe.
On Tuesday, July 24th, at 7:30p, the Nickerson Street Saloon will host a kick-off meeting for everyone in the Fremont community interested in learning more about Greenways – and how to get them in Fremont.
At White Rabbit, this Saturday, July 21st, at 9:30p, the Vintage Spectacular produced by LoreDona will entertain with its live music and varieté revue – while also raising money for caferacerlove.org
