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 weekend offers a variety of live theater – ballet, British Panto and heart-warming family drama – ideal for families, and/or those who enjoy interactive, holiday-flavored entertainment. Check out ‘Steadfast Tin Soldier’ by Dance Fremont, ‘A Child’s Christmas In Wales’ at Stone Soup Theatre, ‘Peter Pan’ at Hale’s Paladium – plus the final weekend to see ‘A Pale & Lovely Place’ for those in a more adult, less heart-warming family mood…
Don’t Forget – Until Tuesday, December 13th, the Edward Jones office of Marko Tubic (503 N 36th) will serve as a Fremont drop-off point for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve ‘Toys For Tots’ program.
On Wednesday, November 30th, from 6p – 8p, all Fremonsters are encouraged to stop by the B.F. Day Elementary School gymnasium to give input on the design of the playground.
For those wanting to shop, but also avoid the crowds (and chaos,) consider shopping Fremont this Black Friday – and supporting our diverse collection of small, independent retailers and restaurants. For those looking for a unique gift, for themselves or loved ones, that want to avoid traffic altogether – Moisture Festival tickets went on sale yesterday!
Have a great Turkey Day!
From December 1st – 11th, West Of Lenin will host ‘A Pale And Lovely Place,’ a musical, black comedy, one-man show written and performed by Kevin Joyce, and directed by Kevin Kent.
Much to their chagrin, Sound Theatre Company and Stone Soup Theatre have actually had to turn away people showing up for performances of their hit, joint production of ‘The Compleat Works of Wllm Shkspr(ABRIDGED)’. In an effort to fit more folks in, they’ve added an evening show to the last day of the production’s run – on this Sunday, on November 27th at 8p.
The Fremont Players offer up their annual British Panto performance, this year taking a twist on the family-favorite ‘Peter Pan’. Shows will take place at Hale’s Palladium, twice daily on weekends, starting December 10th and running through to mid-January. Check the dates and times of shows at Brown Paper Tickets.
SPU wants everyone to know that there will be no solid waste collections on November 24th, Thanksgiving Day, for garbage, food & yard waste, or recycling. The North Seattle Transfer Station will also be closed that day, and re-open Friday, Nov. 25th.
In mid- November, Kvichak Marine Industries announced a contract to build two more of their Response Boat Medium – C (RB-M C) vessels for the New York City Police Harbor Unit (NYPD.) The first of the vessels is scheduled for delivery in April 2012, and the second in August 2012. Kvicak has already delivered one RB-M C to the NYPD, in May 2010.
