On Monday, July 2nd, enjoy a night out at the ballpark as the Seattle Mariners take on the Baltimore Orioles for an evening game starting at 7:10p. Get tickets through the Mariner’s website, at mariners.com/cwb, and get a discounted ticket (only $15) that also gives a donation to the Center for Wooden Boats (CWB.)
The Seattle Foundation GiveBIG campaign generated $7.43 million in on-line contributions for non-profit organizations that operate here in the Pacific Northwest – doubling the amount raised last year. The 24-hour donation drive, held May 2nd, attracted more than 37,800 donations – from donors located at computers in all 50 states, and in 23 foreign countries.
The new Center for Wooden Boats Workshop & Warehouse, located at 1475 N Northlake Place just west of Gas Works Park, will formally open on Friday, May 4th, from 5:30p – 7p, with an official dedication ceremony. On Saturday, May 5th, the official opening day of boating season, a community open house and tours will take place from 10a – 2p.
This weekend, help stage the spectacular, sensational and singular Fremont Arts Council (FAC) Solstice Parade – while getting some great bargains! The annual FAC Rummage Sale will take place this Saturday and Sunday, April 21st & 22nd, from 9a – 4p, at the Powerhouse (3940 Fremont Avenue North) with all proceeds going to the building of the 2012 Solstice Parade. Find some treasures, and help with the ‘glue-and-scissors’ fund for the Parade.
On Saturday, April 21st, the 11th Annual Fremont Troll Stroll, to benefit Cystic Fibrosis research and care, will wander its way among the drinking establishments at the Center of the Universe. To be a part of the fun, and fundraising, register with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for $45 by Thursday, April 19th.
March 18th will be the final day of Girl Scout Cookie Sales for the Western Washington Totem Council. After that, the only way to get those delicious cookies will be to steal them from less-than-vigilant relatives, or wait for March 2013.
Each year in the spring, Stone Soup Theatre presents the Double (XX) Play Fest (this year April 19th – May 6th.) This showcase provides audiences a chance to sample short plays written and directed by women. This year a Kickstarter campaign allows audience members to transform themselves into production producers – with small or large donations.
On Wednesday, March 21st, a special Moisture Festival performance will benefit the Fremont Arts Council, and the spectacular Solstice Parade. For the Equinox, go enjoy a creative celebration of vaudeville and comedy/varieté with Moisture Festival.
On Saturday, March 10th, the B.F. Day Elementary School PTSA will host an annual community building party that also raises money to fund vital programs for our public school. Swellegant, a cocktail party and mini-auction (with the fabulous Golden Raffle) will bring together Fremont community members and B.F. Day to socialize, and takes place from 7p – 11p at the Fremont Abbey Arts Center.
Got cookies? Need more? The Girl Scout Cookie Sale enters week two this Friday, and reports are that the girls (and their parents) love Fremont! Keep that love going by stopping by cookie site sales to voice your support, buy more cookies, and/or donate to Operation Cookie Drop – to buy cookies to send to our military service men and women around the world!
