This spring, contractors will continue repainting the historic, 87-year-old George Washington Memorial (a.k.a. Aurora) Bridge for the Washington State Department of Transportation. It will take about 15,000 gallons of paint, and about two more years, to complete the cleaning and repainting of the steel structure.
The Fremont Historical Society is hosting a free, family-friendly presentation about Fremont & The Klondike Gold Rush, at the Fremont Branch Library, on Saturday, May 12th at 11a.
On Saturday, May 26th, at 2p, at the Fremont Branch of the Seattle Public Library, the next Fremont Fireside Chat will share, live, valuable information and stories on the Fremont Arts Council – and its absolutely extraordinary events.
Expect to hear reports of more giant bunny activity from news sources that cover Queen Anne and points south, but for now, Fremocentrist.com is happy to share the news that Fremont (and the Sunday Market) remains safe, with plenty of carrots for all!
Happy Easter!
…and April Fool’s!
On Tuesday, March 6th, from 4:30p – 6:30p, the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture (ARTS) is hosting a free information session for anyone with interest in the Artist-In-Residence program at the Fremont Bridge this summer.
Once again, the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture will host an artist in the northwest ‘Rapunzel’ tower of the Fremont Bridge this summer, and they are currently accepting applications from musicians/composers who want to serve as Artist-in-Residence.
Readers of Fremocentrist.com have rendered their ballots, and given us their choices for the Best of Fremont 2017. Thank you!
Fremont’s favorite curmudgeon is getting ‘Green Spirit’ and wearing his Sounders Scarf in support of the team!
On December 1st, 2nd & 3rd, Fremont Festivus will celebrate the season, and shopping sales in our business district, with several free events.
On Thanksgiving Day, we say ‘Thank You’ to whomever decorated the ‘Late For The Interurban’ statue, by Kevin Pettelle, by putting some amazing, retro logo buttons on J.P. Patches.
