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!
At the Fremont Chamber of Commerce general meeting, on May 18th at 35th Street Bistro, Dr. Julie Miller spoke on good writing practices for good business – and her top twelve tips for e-communication. Here, for Fremocentrist.com readers, she has provided some guidelines on how to be more professional in your e-exchanges.
The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON) seeks community input on their programs, to help direct the department’s efforts to most effectively serve the community. The survey, at Survey Monkey, will close on June 30th.
The Rotary Club of Fremont members continue to sell raffle tickets to raise money for their many wonderful projects. For $30, take a chance to win a cruise to Alaska (makes a great gift!,) plus $600 cash. The raffle ticket drawing will be held Tuesday, June 14th at their weekly meeting. On Thursday, June 16th, from 5:30p – 7:30p, the Fremont Rotary will hold a benefit to eradicate malaria, at Fremont Studios. Tickets cost $20 per person (cash or check only,) with 100% of the tax-deductible donation going to buy mosquito nets for Zambia.
King County Wastewater Treatment Division has plans to replace the existing, nearly 100-year old Fremont siphon that runs beneath the Lake Union Ship Canal. Once 30% of the design process has been completed, environmental review will begin under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), to be completed in early 2012. More outreach is planned to help the public understand the project and best participate in the SEPA process. For more information, refer to the comprehensive website for details, including contact information for any questions or concerns about this project, and the timeline. Also, read the Fremocentrist column from December 2010.
Head’s up! A special farewell party is planned for Wednesday, May 25th at 6pm at Norm’s Eatery & Ale House, to say good-bye to three beloved friends, and fellow Fremont employees.
Seattle Parks and Recreation will host a final community meeting on renovation of the Ross Play Area on Monday, May 23, 2011 from 6:30 – 8 p.m. at the Ross Shelterhouse (4320 4th Ave. NW.)
For the ladies, Fremont has two very special opportunities coming up… On Saturday, May 21st, the 2nd annual Seattle Mom Prom will take place at the Fremont Abbey Arts Center. On Saturday, June 4th, Bellefleur will host a Fresh Foundations Seminar & Fashion Show.
Fremonster and film director Dan McComb has been collecting interviews and information this spring on the scene-stealing opening act of the Solstice Parade – the painted cyclists. His film, titled ‘Beyond Naked’, now has a campaign running on Kickstarter to solicit donations to help complete what promises to be a lighthearted, and well-researched, look at the history, dilemmas and fascination naked bicyclists have incited.
This Saturday, May 21st, two work parties will take place in Fremont – near in location but very different in what they need doing. The Troll’s Knoll and History House need warm bodies, and willing hands, to get bea-u-ti-ful for summer!
Theo Chocolate has announced a contest seeking entries from the general public for a new t-shirt design. Entrants must be 18 years of age or older, and submit their own, original work. To participate, submit your image to contests@theochocolate.com before Monday, May 30th at 4p.
