Fremont’s Kvichak To Build Lake Havasu Ferry
The Chemehuevi Transit Authority of Lake Havasu, California recently awarded the contract to build a 65’ passenger catamaran to Kvichak Marine Industries, located here in Fremont.
Next Stone34 Open House To Be Held At the Fremont Abbey Cafe
This Thursday, February 16th, from 5:30p – 7:30p, an Open House for Stone34, the development proposed for 3400 Stone Way, will take place in the Fremont Abbey Café in the Arts Center.
Fremont Arts Council COW Meeting Postponed One Week
Due to a conflict with Valentine’s Day, the Fremont Arts Council leadership decided to postpone the monthly meeting of the Committee Of The Whole for one week. Usually held on the second Tuesday of each month, at the Powerhouse (3940 Fremont Ave N) starting at 7:10pm-ish, this month the meeting will take place – same place and time – on Tuesday, February 21st.
Contest For Best ‘Burma Shave’ Style Signs For Not A Number
As pedestrians may have noticed, the wacky folk at Not A Number Cards & Gifts have put out a series of ‘Burma Shave’ style signs along the sidewalk of North 35th Street to attract attention to the store’s new location. In an effort to keep the signs fresh and interesting, the store is hosting a a slogan contest. The top three slogan submissions (as judged by the decidedly off-beat, always original Not A Number crew) will receive gift certificates for $5, $10 or $15 to purchase amazing items from Not A Number.
Discount Tickets Available For ‘The Young Man From Atlanta’
Opening night fast approaches for the Stone Soup Theatre production of the Pulitzer prize winning play, ‘The Young Man From Atlanta,’ by Horton Foote. The show will run through March 10th, but get tickets early to be sure to get a seat. Tickets for all performances are available for purchase online at Brown Paper Tickets or GoldStar, or through the Stone Soup Box Office at 206/633-1883. Shows go on at 8p on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, with matinee shows at 4p on Sundays, February 26th and March 4th.
New Members Sought for City Of Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board
Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn invites residents to apply for two of the at-large positions being vacated on the Landmarks Preservation Board. The 12-member Board makes recommendations to the Seattle City Council on landmark designations, and reviews proposed physical alterations to landmarked properties. The deadline to submit an application for a position on the Board is February 28, 2012.
Two Informative Fremont Chamber Meetings Coming Up – On Taxes & Transportation
On Wednesday, February 15th, the Fremont Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly general membership meeting, this time with Paul Nicely of Eaton Vance. He will provide information on how politics affects taxes. On Thursday, February 16th, at 10a, the Fremont Chamber will host a special transportation meeting, at History House. This free, open-to-the-public discussion will feature representatives from King County METRO and the City of Seattle Office Of Economic Development(OED.)
A ‘Call To Action’ To Benefit Small Arts Institutions
In the e-newsletter from West of Lenin theater, the broadcast a ‘call to action,’ asking supporters to call State Senators and Representatives about two bills currently proposed that would benefit small arts institutions.
A Mid-Winter Break Option For Kidz – Kung Fu Acting For Movies Camp!
At Karin Collins Taiji & Qigong Studio, kids can spend mid-winter break learning ‘Kung Fu Acting for Movies.’ Combining cinematic and martial arts, this fun series of classes – held February 20th through 24th – will allow aspiring actors a chance to perform scenes from their own original scripts.
Tickets Still Available for the Fabulous Fling & all Moisture Festival Shows
Tickets remain available for this Friday’s Fabulous Fling and Valentine’s Dance at Hale’s Palladium (at 7:30p on February 10th.) Also, while purchasing Fabulous Fling tickets, reserve your seats for the actual, upcoming Festival! Moisture Festival shows begin March 15th, and purchasing tickets now guarantees not only a seat – but a place on the calendar.