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!
Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn invites residents to apply for two of the at-large positions being vacated on the Landmarks Preservation Board. The 12-member Board makes recommendations to the Seattle City Council on landmark designations, and reviews proposed physical alterations to landmarked properties. The deadline to submit an application for a position on the Board is February 28, 2012.
On Wednesday, February 15th, the Fremont Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly general membership meeting, this time with Paul Nicely of Eaton Vance. He will provide information on how politics affects taxes. On Thursday, February 16th, at 10a, the Fremont Chamber will host a special transportation meeting, at History House. This free, open-to-the-public discussion will feature representatives from King County METRO and the City of Seattle Office Of Economic Development(OED.)
In the e-newsletter from West of Lenin theater, the broadcast a ‘call to action,’ asking supporters to call State Senators and Representatives about two bills currently proposed that would benefit small arts institutions.
At Karin Collins Taiji & Qigong Studio, kids can spend mid-winter break learning ‘Kung Fu Acting for Movies.’ Combining cinematic and martial arts, this fun series of classes – held February 20th through 24th – will allow aspiring actors a chance to perform scenes from their own original scripts.
Tickets remain available for this Friday’s Fabulous Fling and Valentine’s Dance at Hale’s Palladium (at 7:30p on February 10th.) Also, while purchasing Fabulous Fling tickets, reserve your seats for the actual, upcoming Festival! Moisture Festival shows begin March 15th, and purchasing tickets now guarantees not only a seat – but a place on the calendar.
Sound Theatre Company and GreenStage have joined forces to offer ‘Valentine Sonnets’ delivered directly to your beloved, between February 10th – 14th. For a donation that will support live theatre, an actor in Elizabethan costume will perform one of William Shakespeare’s immortal, romantic love sonnets to order for your special sweetie.
Storefronts Seattle, in partnership with the Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs, seeks artists to develop art projects for vacant storefronts in various Seattle neighborhoods, including Pioneer Square, the Chinatown-International District, Capitol Hill, South Lake Union and Rainier Beach. The projects will be programmed in available spaces throughout 2012 and into 2013. The deadline for applications is 11 p.m., Wednesday, February 22nd.
See current proposed changes on the METRO website, and attend one of the public meetings scheduled for input from riders, and all citizens, on proposed changes. The first meeting will be the one held closest to Fremont, at Ballard High School, on Monday, February 13th, from 6p – 8p.
On Tuesday, February 7th, from 8p – 10p, 9 Million in Unmarked Bills will host an exclusive rye whiskey tasting. Attendees at this 21+ event will be able to try both the John Jacob and Mischief whiskeys from Mischief Distillery, located right here in Fremont.
Fremont boat builder, Kvichak Marine Industries, Inc., recently delivered the 30th hull in a five year contract to the U.S. Coast Guard. Awarded in 2011, Kvichak has the contract for construction of up to 80 Transportable Port Security Boats (TPSB.)
