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 Sunday, July 15th, from 2p – 4p, the Music In The Sculpture Garden concert series continues with two great, experienced acts. Come enjoy this free, open-to-the-public, and family-friendly entertainment at History House as Burgundy Pearl and Matt Price perform.
Every year, during the Fremont Fair, the Fremont Baptist Church congregation organizes two fundraisers for the local area food bank. This year 36 volunteers gave, with extreme generosity, of their time to help raise $1,021 for the local food bank.
On August 2nd, at 5p, one of Fremont’s fastest growing tech companies, Tableau Software, will host an Open House in Solstice Plaza (behind 837 N 34th St,) for the curious to learn more about the company – and those seeking employment to learn more about the great opportunities this company has to offer.
This Sunday, July 8th, from 2p – 4p, the Music In The Sculpture Garden concert series continues – after taking last week off – with a summer highlight performance. Michael Guthrie will return to the stage at History House inside the covered courtyard along with Carolan’s Corner.
Next Thursday, July 12th, the first ever Fremont Gym-A-Thon fundraiser starts – and participants can get fit while raising money to improve the B.F. Day School Playground.
For the 4th year Fremont will be overrun with Zombies, for the 2012 Red, White & Dead Zombie Walk to take place this Saturday, July 7th, from Noon – 8p. While the actual ‘walk’ (rather more of a mass lurch) will take place starting at 7p, starting at Noon will be ten mobile food trucks, live music, a Thriller Dance performance, a beer garden, and – most importantly – an official counting of the Zombies for another Guinness World Record attempt!
The development of property near the foot of Stone Way into an office/retail building attaining unprecedented sustainability remains in question as the Seattle City Council decides on proposed changes to the Living Building Pilot Program (LBPP.) On Monday, July 9th, at 5:30p, the Council Land Use, Planning & Sustainability Committee will hear comments from the public on these changes – and be asked to make decisions that will decide if plans for Stone34 can continue.
Happy Independence Day to all citizens of the United States Of America – and everyone who values their independence and recognizes the incredible sacrifices made by many so that we can enjoy the freedoms of living in this free nation!
On May 23rd, the restaurant Hunger – located in the ‘old’ Dad Watson’s space – celebrated its Grand (re) Opening. For those who missed it, Hunger had already been feeding – and delighting – diners in Upper Fremont for a year.
On Friday, July 6th, from 6p – 9p, Fremonsters can walk the art, and enjoy the summer edition of the Fremont First Friday Art Walk.
