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!
Artist – and art car-tist – Kelly Lyles will lead a delegation on an exploration of the contemporary art of Berlin, Budapest, and Prague as part of a professional and cultural exchange program with WTE Inc. This 12-day tour from April 20th – May 1st, 2012, will explore central and eastern European art in context, with an informed, working artist as a guide.
Starting in October, Backdoor @ Roxy’s is open 7 days a week! This offers more opportunities to sample the delicious food, delightful cocktails and demure yet elegant surroundings with your adult friends. Fremont’s new speakeasy (no password needed, but true Fremonsters can find their way to the door behind Roxy’s Diner) provides a great place to relax without the loud music and hectic atmosphere at the trendy hotspots.
On Friday, October 14th, from 4p – 6p, the Fremont Chamber of Commerce will hold a social among ‘Women In Business.’ Start the weekend at a fun gathering for energetic, professional women from the Center of the Universe to network and develop a support community.
Today is the first day for Fremont businesses, service providers and non-profits to register for inclusion in the 2012 edition of the popular, successful and always fun ‘Walking Guide to Fremont.’ To register, fill out an on-line application.
In September 2011 Kvichak Marine Industries announced the award of a contract for a ‘Response Boat Medium – C’ by the Seattle Police Department Harbor Patrol. This boat will be sistership to a fleet of boats built by Kvichak for the U.S. Coast Guard, but adapted to serve the mission requirements of the Harbor Patrol. It will also be the 500th hull built by Kvichak in its 30 years of operation.
Throughout the month of October, Caffe Ladro’s 13 Puget Sound locations (including Fremont) will raise awareness – in conjunction with Seattle Children’s Hospital and Little People of America’s (L.P.A.) Puget Sound chapter – on dwarfism, also known as skeletal dysplasia. For National Dwarfism Awareness Month, Caffe Ladro has shrunk its distinctive ‘tall man’ logo on its cups.
On Saturday, October 8th, from 4p – 8p, the Alzheimer’s Association invites all good-hearted Fremonsters (and their drinking companions) to participate in the Ales For Alzheimer’s – Fremont Edition fundraiser. Ten Fremont pubs have agreed to participate in this effort to build awareness and reach out to those with loved ones who have been diagnosed, or died, from Alzheimer’s Diesease, or a related dementia.
The October 7th Fremont First Friday Art Walk, from 6p – 9p, features many fabulous artists – including a few Fremonsters!
Unfortunately, the ‘Slow Ride Speed Date’ gathering at Hub And Bespoke, scheduled for Tuesday, October 4th, has been cancelled. Advance sign-ups failed to reach the critical mass necessary for a successful speed dating event, although positive responses continue to be heard about this creative, cycling twist for singles’ looking to meet.
The Seattle Ferry Service has launched ferry service across Lake Union, connecting the University of Washington (at Agua Verde) to South Lake Union (at Lake Union Park.) For those who commute to Downtown Seattle – or want to connect with the S.L.U.T. (South Lake Union Trolly) – the Seattle Mini-Ferry could provide another transportation option.
