This Weekend, Cheer On The First-Ever Universe Classic Wiffle Ball Tournament
On Saturday & Sunday, September 8th & 9th, Fremont will host the first-ever Universe Classic Wiffle Ball Tournament on the Upper Playfields at B.F. Day Elementary School.
Community Meeting on Lower Woodland Lighting Improvements
The Seattle Department of Parks & Recreation invites the community to a meeting on the Lower Woodland Cloverleaf Ball Field and Tennis Court Lighting Replacement project on Tuesday, September 4th from 6p – 7:30p. The discussion of the existing lighting system for the ball fields and tennis courts will take place at the Green Lake Branch of the Seattle Public Library System (7364 E Green Lake Dr N.)
Scoop! Office Of Mayor To Consider ‘J.P. Patches Boulevard’ In Fremont
Word on the street is that the Seattle Office of the Mayor is consulting with Fremont property and business owners along one block of North 34th Street – between Fremont Ave N and Troll Ave N – about giving that stretch an honorary name in memory of Seattle’s favorite clown, J.P. Patches.
Updates & Information On The B.F. Day Playground Improvements Project
On Thursday, August 30th, from 6:30 – 8p, another opportunity will be available to learn about the plans to improve the public playground at B.F. Day Elementary School. This Open House will also allow input on playground development and give information on the design development.
Groundspeak Block Party Coming Again To Solstice Plaza – And Greater Fremont
On Saturday, August 18th, from 11a – 3p, Groundspeak – the global geocaching leaders – will celebrate International Geocaching Day with a Block Party full of fun, family-friendly activities (many of them free,) that could attract up to 2,000 people from around the world!
A Magical Mystery Tour with the Fremont Chamber At Ducks & Dogs
The annual Fremont Chamber of Commerce Ducks, Dogs & Suds is coming up on Wednesday, August 15th – and reservations are pouring in, so if you want to get onboard with this magical, mystery tour, along with fellow Fremonsters, you better book it now.
Name The Visayan Piglets, and See the Snow Leopard Cubs, At The Zoo
The Woodland Park Zoo is holding a contest allowing entrants to select a name for the three new Visayan warty piglets, as well as posting video of the new snow leopard cubs – in time for Snow Leopard Day at the zoo on August 4th.
Farewell J.P. Patches – Chris Wedes
‘Bye-bye for now!’ On Sunday, July 22nd, Chris Wedes passed away at age 84. Wedes, who had battled cancer for years, was very well known to native Seattlites (and Fremonsters) as Julius Pierpont Patches – or J.P. Patches to the ‘Patches Pals’ that grew up watching his Emmy winning television program.
Kick-Off Greenways For Fremont On July 24th
On Tuesday, July 24th, at 7:30p, the Nickerson Street Saloon will host a kick-off meeting for everyone in the Fremont community interested in learning more about Greenways – and how to get them in Fremont.
Lost Dog FOUND! With Thanks To All!
The family of Puzzle, a dog lost at Gas Works Park last week, sent notice that she has returned, safe and sound. They also shared their thanks to those who helped in the search. “It does seem like everyone in the area has been looking out for her,” reported Puzzle’s mom on Tuesday, July 17th.