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!
This Saturday, July 21st, the Fremont Outdoor Cinema features the Coen Brothers’ film treat, ‘Oh, Brother, Where Art Thou?’ Showing at dusk on the parking lot at Phinney Ave N & N 35th St., this film – often praised for its liberal use of folk music as much for the content of its story – will be preceded by a live musical performance by local blue grass duo, The Gloria Darlings. Gates open at 7p.
The family of Puzzle, a dog lost at Gas Works Park last week, sent notice that she has returned, safe and sound. They also shared their thanks to those who helped in the search. “It does seem like everyone in the area has been looking out for her,” reported Puzzle’s mom on Tuesday, July 17th.
On Sunday, July 22nd, from 2p – 4p, the music in the Sculpture Garden of History House continues to play. This week, enjoy the sounds of Percy Hilo and of The Lost River String Band, for FREE, in a cool, relaxing, family-friendly atmosphere – before and after touring the Fremont Sunday Market.
Public comment is currently being accepted, until 5p on July 24th, by the Seattle City Council on a list of recommendations submitted by the Seattle Department of Planning & Development (DPD) on the Living Buildings Pilot Program.
The Seattle Department of Parks & Recreation will host two community meetings to discuss renovations to the Woodland Park play area, located at 1000 N 59 St. The first meeting will take place Wednesday, July 18th, from 7 – 9 p.m. at the Phinney Neighborhood Association (Room 1,) located at 6532 Phinney Ave N.
On Thursday, July 12th, a 60lb. black Viszla mix dog ran away, and her family is very anxious to see her back home. She got lost near Gas Works Park – last seen in Wallingford near 45th Street – after the thunderstorms.
On July 19th, at 7:30p, at West of Lenin, find out what happens when a poetic imagination is given access to PowerPoint – and far too much free time!
West of Lenin and Ripple Productions will present an evening of poetic explorations in slideshow form with ‘Poets, Powerpoint & A Delightful Misuse of Company Time.’
Bastyr University (including the Bastyr Center for Natural Health) will partner with Hopelink July 16 – 20th to collect food for needy families – with your help.
The folk at Hub And Bespoke have organized an entirely social bike ride for this Saturday, July 14th, from Noon – 3p, and in celebration of Bastille Day, they’ve chosen to call it ‘C’est Magnifique!’ and include a picnic a la français.
On Saturday, July 14th, the Fremont Outdoor Cinema returns in full splendor with its (nearly) annual showing of a crowd-pleasing favorite film – Ghostbusters!
