The ‘Fremont: Timber To Troll’ history project being compiled currently at History House of Greater Seattle continues to gather materials from Fremonsters of all times, talents and temperaments. The final presentation of the student’s projects, the DVD and a possible art display has been rescheduled for November 17th to get more people, and their contributions, involved.
The Seattle Department of Parks & Recreation will host three public meetings to learn from the community how they interact with the Parks website, social media and public computers available at Parks Community Centers.
The meetings will take place from 7p – 8:30p at:
Garfield Community Center (2323 E Cherry St) on Monday, September 10th
Northgate Community Center (10510 – 5th Ave NE) on Thursday, September 13th
Van Asselt Community Center (28200 S Myrtle St) on Monday, September 17th
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.)
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.
The Center for Wooden Boats (CWB) is seeking help to assemble a team of staff, web users and volunteers to redesign its website.
It’s time to spiff up the SPACE art installation, at N 36th St & Evanston Ave N. The Fremont Chamber of Commerce and the Fremont Arts Council have both contributed money for equipment and materials – all that is needed now is the people-power! If you have time, please contact Randall to set up the most productive time. Questions and donations can also be directed to 360/301-2376 or jessicaeckes@yahoo.com
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.
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.
For the 4th year Fremont will be overrun with Zombies, for the 2012 Red, White & Dead Zombie Walk to take place this Saturday, July 7th, from Noon – 8p. While the actual ‘walk’ (rather more of a mass lurch) will take place starting at 7p, starting at Noon will be ten mobile food trucks, live music, a Thriller Dance performance, a beer garden, and – most importantly – an official counting of the Zombies for another Guinness World Record attempt!
The development of property near the foot of Stone Way into an office/retail building attaining unprecedented sustainability remains in question as the Seattle City Council decides on proposed changes to the Living Building Pilot Program (LBPP.) On Monday, July 9th, at 5:30p, the Council Land Use, Planning & Sustainability Committee will hear comments from the public on these changes – and be asked to make decisions that will decide if plans for Stone34 can continue.
