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!
Weather forecasts for the weekend predict heavy rainfall. This could cause overflows in the sewer system, and Monica Van der Vieren, of the King County Wastewater Treatment Division Community Relations, wants everyone to know who to contact in case of problems – now or any time.
Plenty of family fun going on in Fremont this holiday season, with shows at Stone Soup (A Child’s Christmas In Wales), Hale’s Palladium (Red Riding Hood & The 3 Little Pigs), and the Dance Fremont performance of Steadfast Tin Soldier going on this weekend. Yet, there will also be a special something-something for the adults among us.
A public survey on the 46th Street Mural project will close next Monday, December 13. To give your opinions – on the mural, the process, and the strengths and needs of the area surrounding the mural and the general neighborhood – go to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/46thStMuralFall2010
On December 11 & 12th, over 70 performers from Dance Fremont will stage a traditional holiday ballet, The Steadfast Tin Solider: A Story Ballet, based on a story by Hans Christian Andersen. Performances take place at the Shorecrest Performing Arts Center (15343 – 25th Avenue N.E.) at 2p and 7:30p on Saturday, December 11, and 2p on Sunday, December 12. Tickets can be reserved at 206/633-0812 x 3, or purchased at the theater, and cost $15 general admission, children under 12 cost $12.
On Friday, November 3rd, the Fremont community once again observes its odd twist on holiday celebrations with the now annual Lenin Lighting at 5p, in “Red Triangle” at 3526 Fremont Avenue North.
On Wednesdays from January 12 to March 9, 2011, the Bastyr Center for Natural Health (3670 Stone Way N) will offer a nine-week weight management program called “Weigh To Go”. The unique and comprehensive program combines individual counseling with weekly group sessions to help meet personal goals for a healthier lifestyle. The program costs $300 for the entire 9-week program, and the registration deadline is December 17th.
After questions, and rumors, about the safety barrier on the Aurora Bridge swirled around attendees at the most recent Fremont Chamber of Commerce meeting, it seemed time for a quick check in with Greg Phipps, spokesperson for the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and the Aurora Bridge safety fence construction project.
On Tuesday, November 30, 2010, from 6p – 7:30p at the Fremont Branch of the Seattle Public Library (731 N 35th) the community is encouraged to attend a public meeting on upcoming construction plans to update the Fremont Siphon, 100-year-old wastewater pipelines located west of the Fremont Bridge under the Lake Washington Ship Canal.
The next Fremont Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting will be held at 8a at History House (790 N 34th) on Wednesday, November 24th. These meetings are open-to-the-public. To get on the agenda, or find out more about the business of the Chamber, contact the Executive Director, Jessica Vets.
On Wednesday, November 24, 2010 enjoy a Honky Tonk evening of dancing and Hank Williams music at Hale’s Palladium (4301 Leary Way NW.)
