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!
According to sources at the Fremont Chamber of Commerce, the Fremont 5K Fun Run & Briefcase Relay won’t be happening this year. No reason has been given, so far, by Pro-Motion Events, the organizer since 1991.
The month of June is a month of celebration in Fremont, and the Fremont First Friday (FFF) Art Walk is a great kick-off to all our festivities! On Friday, June 7th, from 6p – 9p, stroll the Center of the Universe for a look at original art, and Fremont Fair posters, and a fundraiser for the Fremont Solstice Parade!
On July 13th, the Washington Distillers’ Festival, PROOF, returns to Fremont. This flagship tasting event showcases the best of Washington State’s leading, independent distillers – all at Fremont Studios.
On Sunday, June 16th, from 1p – 3p, the Ballard-Fremont Greenways is participating in ‘The Ride for Safe Streets’, formerly called ‘The 1000-Person Bike March.’ Starting the same morning, June 16th, at 11a, a family-friendly, kid-focused ride will kick-off from the Fremont PCC Market.
On Saturday, June 8th, at Nectar Lounge, Clinton Fearon will be celebrating the release of a new EP, entitled ‘Time’.
Time is running out for registering for an inaugural Tour of Ireland, October 10th – 19th, with Shawn O’Donnell, Senior and Junior. Book a place on this one-of-a-kind experience by June 15th.
On Friday, May 31st, at 6p, many of Simon Neale’s friends and fans will gather for a potluck Memorial at Hale’s Palladium. Everyone is welcome to join in this celebration of the life of one of Fremont’s long-time contributors.
On Saturday, June 1st, at High Dive, enjoy ‘A Tribute to Bob Dylan’, produced by Nectar Lounge.
Three democrats from the 36th District, Senator Reuven Carlyle, Representative Gael Tarleton and Representative Noel Frame, reported that the state budget just approved contains infrastructure investments for our area.
The Seattle Public Library has launched its popular summer reading program for adults again this summer. This is the fifth year for the city-wide Book Bingo challenge.
