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!
Come help build the 2012 Solstice Parade, with the Fremont Arts Council, at the Powerhouse (3940 Fremont Ave N.) Workshops take place frequently over the next month, although the studio is open every day and anyone can show up and lend a hand. The Powerhouse studio hours just now are 6p – 9p on weeknights, 9a – 6p on weekends. Remember, the best way to enjoy this parade is to be in the parade – at Noon on Saturday, June 16th.
Plenty to experience through the Woodland Park Zoo, right now and all summer long… From the birth of three snow leopard cubs, to the fundraising deadline for the new endangered tiger and sloth bear exhibit, and finally, the line-up for this summer’s Zoo Tunes concert series.
This Saturday, May 26th, starting at 10a, History House needs willing hands to help spruce up the gardens around it in preparation for summer visitor to the museum, and the 2012 season of the Music In The Sculpture Garden concert series.
The ‘We The People Power’ Festival, on June 16th at Gas Works Park from 1p – 7p, will harness and celebrate the power of community. A series of fun-filled work parties, preparing the games, art and projects to be shared at the festival, will give everyone a chance to enjoy people-power in advance. Every Thursday, leading up to June 16th, at the Fremont Abbey Arts Center, downstairs, organizers will gather to build the festival, with orientations taking place at 6:15p for those curious to know more.
Back by popular demand, Hub & Bespoke has organized a speed-dating-on-bicycle gathering for next month. Since last year’s ride, many singles have asked when it would happen again. The answer is June 12th, at 6:30p!
Lots of things to see and do at the 2012 Fremont Fair – for free! Consider enticing friends, family and customers to come for a visit, and a stroll through the fairgrounds June 15th – 17th for arts & crafts shopping, the Fremont Abbey Arts for All area, the Seattle Art Car Blowout, the Solstice Parade, yoga, and the Daddy’s Day Dog Walk.
Due to the Memorial Day holiday, the monthly Fremont Neighborhood Council (FNC) meeting has been moved forward to Monday, May 21st at 7p. The meeting will be held in the same location – the Doric Lodge #92 – and will, as always, provide information and a forum for residents of the Fremont area.
This Sunday, May 20th, from 10a – 1p, the volunteers and friends of Fremont Peak Park will gather for one of their industrious work parties – to finish mulching and tidying the park’s plant beds.
The Fremont Emergency Preparedness HubCaps invite all Fremonsters to come observe, or participate, in a city-wide Neighborhood Emergency Preparedness Radio Drill this Saturday, May 19th from 9am to Noon. The Fremont portion of the drill will take place in the History House Sculpture Garden.
This weekend officially launches the Solstice Parade season, with plenty of ways to plug into the parade and participate in the merriment and magic of the 2012 Solstice. The Fremont Arts Council (FAC) legendary celebration may be fun to watch, but participating intensifies the experience – and makes for memories among friends or families that last a lifetime.
