This week the Fremont Arts Council (FAC) sent out a Request for Proposals (RFP,) seeking applications from artists building ensembles or floats for the 24th FAC Solstice Parade, or installations for the Gas Works Park gathering afterwards. McKay grants of up to $1,000 will be given out from a total pool of $4,500, with the deadline for submissions at 5p on Monday, March 26th.
On February 16th, Judge Jim Rogers, of King County Superior Court, issued a decision on the Burke-Gilman Trail Missing Link case. The Burke-Gilman Trail currently terminates near 8th Avenue N.W., at the western border of Fremont. The City of Seattle has proposed continuation of the trail through the industrial zone of Ballard.
Across the River Arts invites local, emerging artists to submit visual or performing art pieces to be exhibited and/or performed at the Fremont Abbey Arts Center on July 12, 2012. Pieces should center around the theme “Extraordinary in the Everyday.” The deadline to apply is April 15, 2012, and an application can be found on the Across The River website
On Friday, February 24th, Catholic Housing Services (CHS) will move closer to building a 71-unit affordable housing building. Abatement work has been underway, and should finish by the 24th. Once completed, it will be safe for contractors to demolish the structure of the once infamous Thunderbird Motel.
The City of Seattle Waste Management has initiated the Think Green Recycling Challenge, a competition among trash collection areas. They want to encourage more recycling and less waste.
On Sunday, February 26th, from 10a – 1p, the Friends of Fremont Peak Park welcome everyone to come get dirty, and help out at the early Spring work party. Volunteers are welcome to come for the whole time, or for whatever part they can squeeze into the Sunday schedule.
On February 24th& 25th, the Fremont Abbey Arts Center will host a unique gathering to give voice as well as exposure to six Seattle choreographers, and nurture the dance community. The ground-breaking ‘A Moving Conversation, Annual Movement Arts Event,’ curated by Tori McConnell, returns for the second year to delight and engage audiences.
On Tuesday, February 21st, at 7:10p-ish, the Fremont Arts Council(FAC) will hold its monthly meeting (called the Committee Of the Whole) at The Powerhouse, 3940 Fremont Avenue North.
The Seattle Department of Planning & Development has issued a Land Use Information Bulletin on a proposed development for 3617 – 1st Ave NW. Public, written comment will be accepted on this development through February 26, 2012.
Starting February 12th, The Hallows Church has begun a weekly schedule of worship gatherings, at 6p every Sunday at 717 N 36th St (home of Fremont Baptist Church.)
