In an effort to remind everyone to compost – rather than dump – unwanted Halloween treats, the Seattle Public Utilities has announced a contest inviting everyone to share their scary tales of horrors faced when confronting the bottom of the Halloween candy stash.
On Sunday, October 23rd, starting at Noon, the Fremont Troll will be given his annual bath – and you are needed to help make it happen. This year, with the Washington State Department of Transportation doing earthquake bracing on the pillars of the Aurora Bridge, the Troll will need more help than ever to make him shine for his birthday, on Oct. 31st.
A short scan of developments at three established Fremont businesses (Swingside Cafe, e.t.g. and Solsticio) prove that change can be very, very good!
Please contact Governor Christine Gregoire, and your State Legislators, today to save funding for suicide prevention, and the effective work being done by the Youth Suicide Prevention Program (Y.S.P.P.)
Starting in October, Backdoor @ Roxy’s is open 7 days a week! This offers more opportunities to sample the delicious food, delightful cocktails and demure yet elegant surroundings with your adult friends. Fremont’s new speakeasy (no password needed, but true Fremonsters can find their way to the door behind Roxy’s Diner) provides a great place to relax without the loud music and hectic atmosphere at the trendy hotspots.
On Friday, October 14th, from 4p – 6p, the Fremont Chamber of Commerce will hold a social among ‘Women In Business.’ Start the weekend at a fun gathering for energetic, professional women from the Center of the Universe to network and develop a support community.
Today is the first day for Fremont businesses, service providers and non-profits to register for inclusion in the 2012 edition of the popular, successful and always fun ‘Walking Guide to Fremont.’ To register, fill out an on-line application.
In September 2011 Kvichak Marine Industries announced the award of a contract for a ‘Response Boat Medium – C’ by the Seattle Police Department Harbor Patrol. This boat will be sistership to a fleet of boats built by Kvichak for the U.S. Coast Guard, but adapted to serve the mission requirements of the Harbor Patrol. It will also be the 500th hull built by Kvichak in its 30 years of operation.
Throughout the month of October, Caffe Ladro’s 13 Puget Sound locations (including Fremont) will raise awareness – in conjunction with Seattle Children’s Hospital and Little People of America’s (L.P.A.) Puget Sound chapter – on dwarfism, also known as skeletal dysplasia. For National Dwarfism Awareness Month, Caffe Ladro has shrunk its distinctive ‘tall man’ logo on its cups.
On Saturday, October 8th, from 4p – 8p, the Alzheimer’s Association invites all good-hearted Fremonsters (and their drinking companions) to participate in the Ales For Alzheimer’s – Fremont Edition fundraiser. Ten Fremont pubs have agreed to participate in this effort to build awareness and reach out to those with loved ones who have been diagnosed, or died, from Alzheimer’s Diesease, or a related dementia.
