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 Sunday, May 6th, the Fremont Arts Council headquarters, the Powerhouse (3940 Fremont Ave N,) will unofficially launch Solstice Parade building with two workshops for those wanting to learn about the Carnival Clowns and/or Ice Queens.
During the month of May, at the Fremont Branch of the Seattle Public Library, to celebrate National Preservation Month, the Fremont Historical Society has organized a display of information, and photos, of ten Fremont buildings.
It’s that time of year, for another serving of truly outrageous, and original, offerings both theatrical and gastronomic from Café Nordo. Beginning May 4th, explore the historic Washington Hall while partaking of a progressive dinner with ‘Café Nordo’s Cabinet of Curiosities.’
Come hungry! The Mobile Food Rodeo debuted as the largest showcase for mobile food trucks (taco wagons, hot dog stands, etc.) on the west coast last September with over 7,000 people in attendance! This year, admission is FREE and activities will be added to the street food festival, on May 6th, from Noon to 7p, in Fremont!
This Thursday, May 3rd, from 6:30p – 8:30p, Molly Moon Neitzel will be at Book Larder to promote her new ‘cookbook’ titled Molly Moon’s Homemade Ice Cream.
This Friday, May 4th, from 6p – 9p, will be the Fremont First Friday Art Walk – an always lovely excuse to go for a stroll and seek out the treasures on display in the vast variety of Fremont’s art venues.
On Friday, May 4th, from 6p – 8p, a Facebook coalition has declared a ‘No Pants Day: Time Travel Photo Shoot’ to take place at Gas Works Park. While this may, or may not, actually happen (and weather may play a part in that decision,) for those who don’t want to participate – or those who do – here is your five day warning…
The new Center for Wooden Boats Workshop & Warehouse, located at 1475 N Northlake Place just west of Gas Works Park, will formally open on Friday, May 4th, from 5:30p – 7p, with an official dedication ceremony. On Saturday, May 5th, the official opening day of boating season, a community open house and tours will take place from 10a – 2p.
On Monday, April 30th, everyone interested in the future of Fremont – and particularly the Stone Way portion – is strongly encouraged (by both the Fremont Neighborhood Council and the Fremont Chamber of Commerce) to attend a Design Review Board Meeting scheduled for 8p at the University Heights Community Center. This will be another follow-up on the proposed 34Stone development, a Skanska mixed-use building currently slated as, in part, the new headquarters for Brooks Sports, and being built to the Living Building Pilot Program standards.
On Tuesday, May 1st, the Fremont Arts Council (FAC) will gather to celebrate May Day – and they welcome everyone with a spirit to celebrate to join in the community revelry. Gathering will begin at 5p at Lower Woodland Park (reportedly near the Bocce ball courts) with the weaving of the ribbons on the may pole about 6p and a potluck supper after 6:30p.
