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 celebrate the 6th Birthday of the Fremont Abbey Arts Center on Saturday, November 19th, at 6p. This annual fundraiser will culminate a month of celebrations of the Arts Center’s sixth year.
Please help spread the word that on Wednesday, November 9th at 11a (2p E.S.T.) a nationwide test of the emergency alert system (EAS) will be conducted. More than 20,000 television and radio broadcast stations across the United States will participate in this first-ever, nationwide, 30-second test.
This Sunday, November 6th, the Backdoor @ Roxy’s will feature two burlesque shows, at 7p & 9p, starring the Backbar Beauties. Fremont’s own speakeasy will go a little more vintage, and a little more racy, as the Beauties bring burlesque to this strictly 21 and over establishment.
This Saturday, November 5th, from 2p – 3:30p, three published poets will each share a sample of their work at the Fremont Branch of the Seattle Public Library. This free program, sponsored also by the Washington Poets Association, allows Fremonsters a chance to hear the quality poetry of David Mason, Judith Roche and David Horowitz.
Regardless of what your tastes, the Fremont First Friday Art Walk has art (and food and drink) to meet it! Come out this Friday, November 4th, between 6p – 9p, and see what you’ve been missing out on!!
According to reliable sources, Catholic Housing Services has received a promise of funding from the State of Washington and the City of Seattle to build their proposed affordable permanent housing in Fremont. The 71-unit building will be constructed on the west side of Aurora Avenue North, at the former site of the Thunderbird Motel.
In an effort to provide opportunities for networking, business-building and sharing resources, the Fremont Chamber of Commerce will host a meet-up for practitioners of the health and wellness fields on Tuesday, November 1st, at 5:30p, at Om Culture. For more information on this, and other events geared toward specific industries, contact Jessica Vets, the Fremont Chamber Executive Director, at director@fremont.com or 206/632-1500.
Last Thursday, October 20th, Mayor Mike McGinn, and many Fremont notables, gathered at 3400 Stone Way to celebrate the announcement that Brooks Sports will relocate their headquarters to a new development to be built on the site, in 2013.
While many eyes glaze over at the mention of the Comprehensive Plan, there are those who know how this document affects nearly every bit of development, activity and innovation done in Seattle neighborhoods. For those who understand, be sure to answer the Department of Planning & Development survey.
Hopefully you’ve already run out and bought yours, because suppliesof the newest Chia Pet on sale for the holidays at Bartell Drugs may go fast! This is it – The Fremont Troll Chia Pet – the ultimate in the gift to give the Fremonster that doesn’t have nearly enough!
