January 29, 2016
 
 
Hello  - 

Well January just flew by and I can't believe it's my last day with the Fremont Chamber!! Eek! I have met so many good people in Fremont and the last eight years have been some of the best of my life. I am excited to go on to new adventures and I am sure I will be in touch with many of you as I move on -- as a matter of fact, I would love to connect with you all on LinkedIn!!

But I am super happy to introduce my new team at the Fremont Chamber. At the core of the team is Caroline Sherman, who has been working with me at the Fremont Chamber for over two years and is known to many of you for her calls and emails about membership renewal. Caroline will be expanding her role and working with Lydia Minehan-Tubic, and Trisha Rarey to ensure your member benefits are still in tact and working for you! Lydia will be taking on the weekly Friday Blast -- which actually she has been working on for a few weeks now. And she will be working on the marketing and will continue the "Fremont Tech Walks" for the chamber too. Trisha will focus on our monthly programed meetings ensuring there are still plenty of face-to-face events for you to connect with others in Fremont. 



Have a great weekend!
Jessica Vets  
Jessica Vets 
Fremont Chamber of Commerce
Executive Director

 


Hello Fremont-

My name is Lydia Minehan-Tubic, and as Jessica mentioned I am the new editor of the Weekly Friday Blast. It's been an absolute pleasure working with Jessica and we are all sad to see her go, but she made sure to leave you all in good hands. I look forward to connecting with many of you out in the community. 

Things seem to be picking up now that we are creeping out of the month of January. 
ReAct Theater has decide to extend their production of Prelude to a Kiss until February 7th, so there's still time to catch it if you haven't! The Fremont Arts Council is also hard at work and having fun preparing for Petit Troll. Stop by the Powerhouse and help them prepare at one of their many workshops, and become a member today. 

Tons of live music this week happening at Nectar Lounge, Stone Way Cafe, and the Fremont Abbey. Put on your dancing pants for one of those events or if you're needing more direction stop by Salsa con Todos and Balance Studio for one or more of their dance workshops this week. 

If you have a project you've been meaning to finalize contact Minuteman Press, our featured business of the week. The best part is they have 24 hours access and customer service, so even if you are reading this late at night and realizing you need to print a project for tomorrow, send it their way!

If any of you have news, events, pictures, or anything else you would like shared in the Friday Blast, send 'em over.

I look forward to meeting you! 

Lydia Minehan-Tubic
Fremont Chamber of Commerce
Marketing and Membership






Fremont Chamber
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Keeping Fremont awesome - that's the goal of the Fremont Chamber of Commerce. Thanks to year-round programs, advocacy and government relations, discounted programs and other member benefits, the Fremont Chamber is the largest and strongest neighborhood business organization in the area. JOIN TODAY!

Here's what's happening:

Fremont Chamber Biz2Biz Professional Networking Meet Up
8:30a, Every Wednesday, Red Door Alehouse (3401 Evanston Ave N)
contact: Dr. Fred Russo or calling 206.861.5580.

Wednesday, February 17, noon
Lake Washington Rowing Club
Learn about the event line up in Fremont in 2016. And find out how your business can get involved - both for fun and to leverage the marketing of the event for your business. 

2016 Programs Preview:
March - Sustainability Panel -- learn how to Green while getting G$een 
Health & Wellness Meet Up
May 18- Encampments revisited, a re-invigorated meet up with the City!!
June 15 - Picnic in the Park -- Districts? How's it going...
July 12- Tri-Chamber BBQ -- the midsummer multi-chamber mixer, with booze!
Health & Wellness Meet Up
August - Ducks -- in a new location -- Fremont Arts Council Powerhouse -- Ride Em'!
September - Marketing Panel 
October - Benefits Breakfast 
Health & Wellness Meet Up
November - Shameless Self-Promotion 
December - Holiday Party

+ Look for socials, Women's socials, Tech events and more through the whole year!!!

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Did You Know that Qualifying Member's of the Fremont Chamber Can become a Seattle Metro Chamber Member for Free?
Contact Lydia to take advantage of your free membership! 
(Eligible companies have 15 or fewer employees)


Contact Trisha at programs@fremont.com or 206.632.1500
Community Corner
Become a member of the Fremont Arts Council before Feb. 9 to be able to vote in their board election and help to steer the Solstice Parade, Winter Feast, Troll-a-ween and other workshops, events and play that happens within that organization. You can help to be the light that is Art in Fremont!! JOIN TODAY
From the SBA:  

Dozens of Free Workshops in February Designed to Help You Grow Your Business
Looking for a few tips and some guidance to help you grow your business? Don't miss the opportunity to access expert information at these free or low-cost workshops offered near you or online:
Find quick links Find Fremont community information and groups at the 

Picture of the Week



Amazing shot of an aerial acrobat performance at SmartSheet Winter Event at the Fremont Foundry...only in Fremont!



Lighting and photo by Crimson Haze Event Lights
Featured Business of the Week

Minuteman Press

9550 Aurora Ave N

206.527.2237

www.northseattle.minutemanpress.com

 

North Seattle Minuteman Press is your one stop printer for:

  • Offset printing
  • Digital color & black and white copying
  • Graphic design
  • Bulk mailing
  • Banners
  • Posters
  • Books - Hard & Soft bound, Coiling, Stapled.
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We are also available online, 24 hours a day - 7 days a week!

ThisWeekThis Week in Fremont
Fremocentrist logoThe Fremont Chamber is proud to partner
with the Fremocentrist on our Community calendar. Below are a few highlighted events, the full list of Fremont events is online. 
FRIDAY, January 29 - Today
Traffic Update: January 29 - 30: Magnolia Bridge fully closed for maintenance.
 
Petit Troll Workshop
Jan 29 6p, Jan 30-31 1p-6, Feb 1-5 6p-10, Feb 6 1p-5 Powerhouse (3940 Fremont Ave N) Come help the Fremont Arts Council prepare for the Petit Troll Parade February 7th! Workshops throughout the whole week.  Contact Jen Bay (850.530.0237) or Norma Baum (206.498.3139)

 Seattle Pacific University Theatre Department Presents 'The Illusion'
Jan 29-30 Feb 4-6 7:30p, Seattle Pacific University, McKinely Hall (3307 3rd Ave N) $15 adults/ $12 Students/ $12 Seniors Tickets

Live Music with Missoni Lanza
8p, Stone Way Cafe (3510 Stone Way Ave N) Free show!

Jessica Lea Mayfield with Matt Batey
8p, Fremont Abbey (4272 Fremont Ave N) Brown Paper Tickets
 
ComedySportz at Atlas Theater
Jan 29-30, 8p & 10p Atlas Theater (3509 Fremont Ave N)

Salsa Con Todo: Friday Classes
Salsa Con Todos (211 N 36th St) 8p Salsa Drop in, 10p Social Dance 

Prelude to a Kiss
Jan 29 & Feb 5 8p, Jan 30 2p & 8p, Jan 31 2p West of Lenin (203 N 36th St) Brown Paper Tickets
SATURDAY, January 30

Tutwiler Station
8p, Stone Way Cafe (3510 Stone Way N)

Live Music with Kung Fu
8p, Nectar Lounge (412 N 36th St) 21+ $12adv/$16dos
SUNDAY, January 31
10a, (N 34th St, from Evanston to Phinney)

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Fremont Church Services
10:30a, Fremont Baptist (717 N 36th)
5p, Church of the Apostles (4272 Fremont)life
4p & 6p, Hallows Church (717 N 36th St)

Salsa 101 Boot-Camp
12p, Salsa Con Todos (211 N 36th St) $80 for 2 days Register

Brazilian Dance for All Levels
Jan 31 12p, Feb 3 5:30p Balance Studio (418 N 35th St) $16

Pike Chocofest 2016
6p, Pike Brewing (1415 First Ave) 21+, $50 includes 10 drink tokens, unlimited food tastes, souvenir glass, live music and discounted parking.Best of all, Pike Chocofest benefits Soundkeeper and our mission to protect and preserve the waters of Puget Sound. Brown Paper Tickets

7p, The Barrel Thief (3417 Evanston Ave N) $20
MONDAY, February 1
Lake Union District Council Meeting
5p, Fremont Library (731 N 35th St) email
tim.durkan@seattle.gov with questions

Hal Merrill Trio
5:30p, Stone Way Cafe (3510 Stone Way N)

TUESDAY, February 2
Fremont Rotary (Fun Club) Meeting  
5:30p, Hale's Brewery (4301 Leary Way NW)A weekly meeting, with child care available. The group is looking for new volunteers and welcomes all to come and find out more!!

Author Talk on Oyster Recipes
6:30p, Book Larder (4252 Fremont Ave N) Free to all!
WEDNESDAY, February 3
Fremont Community School Open House Fremont Community School Logo
6p, Fremont Community School (3530 Interlake Ave N) Meet our teachers and learn about our program curriculum. To reserve a space contact Teresa Donovan admin@fremontcommunityschools.org or call 206.547.4054 

Ikebana Class with Charles Coghlan
Feb 3 7:15p, Feb 4 12p, Nalanda West (3902 Woodland Park Ave N) learn to make Ikebana art - flower arrangeing as an art form $20 materials fee RSVP charles@hanadesignikebana.com

Aurora North Friends of Scouting Breakfast
7:30p RSVP to Suzie Burke at 206.632.0124 or email fremontland@yahoo.com

Csz Seattle Improv Jam at Atlas Theater
8p, Atlas Theater (3509 Fremont Ave N) open to all levels $9

Red Star Taco Bar: Mid-Week Movie Night
8:30p, Red Star Taco Bar (513 N 36th St)
THURSDAY, February 4
3rd Annual Washington Hop Mob Triple Ipa Kickoff event
3p, Bouwer's Cafe (400 N 35th st) Over 30 breweries participating!

Mindfulness Demystified
6p, Bastyr Center for Natural Health (3670 Stone Way N) Free Talk. Learn the secret to cutting your health care costs and improving your life with Brad Lichtenstein 

Open Mic Night
7p, Stone Way Cafe (3510 Stone Way N)

The Moth
7p, Fremont Abbey (4272 Fremont Ave N) World renowned storytelling event & top arts podcast as heard on NPR!
FRIDAY, February 5
Fremont First Friday Art Walk Add a description
6p, Throughout Fremont, Expect to see everything from oil paintings to encaustics, photography to illustration, sculpture to mixed media, and live music to performance poetry.

Art Exhibit
6p, Fremont Abbey (4727 Fremont Ave N) Victoriana Dan & Madeline Owe, Stop by between 6-8!

Orixa Dance Movement for All Levels
7:45p, Balance Studio (418 N 35th St) Drop-ins: $16

Drew Martin
8p, Stone Way Cafe (3510 Stone Way N)
Have some Fremont news? Send to Lydia to be included the BLAST
SaveTheDateSave the Date

The 2016 Neighborhood Expo Business & Sponsor Sign up has begun!! 
April 6, 2016 at the Fremont Studios

February
North Transfer Station Construction Updates
First week of February and throughout the month Woodlawn Ave N between 34th St & N 35th St and  N 35th St between Stone Way N and Woodlawn Ave N will be closed except to local access and pedestrians. Bus stop at N 35th St and Woodlawn Ave N will be temporarily relocated more info

DIY Make Your Own Wine Barrel Candleholder with Wine-tasting
Saturday, February 6, 2p, Elsom Cellars (2960 4th Ave S) $127 Brown Paper Tickets

Petit TrollFremont Arts Council Logo Color
Sunday, February 7, 1p West entrance of Fremont Sund ay Market (Evanston & N 34th St)

Superbowl 50
Sunday, February 7

Scotch Bottle
Cognac Class
Monday, February 8, 6p, The Barrel Thief (3417 Evanston Ave N) Register 


Mardi Gras
Tuesday, February 9

Tuesday, February 9, Fremont Abbey (4272 Fremont Ave N)

Friday, February 12, Fremont Abbey (4272 Fremont Ave N)

Saturday, February 13, all day 
Celebrate Seattle's annual Neighbor Appreciation Day, a special day set aside to reach out to neighbors, create new friends, and express thanks to those who help make your neighborhood a great place to live. Plan an event or find an event being planned in your neighborhood online.  
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Valentine's Day
Sunday, February 14

 
Sunday, February 14, 6p, Backdoor at Roxy's (462 N 36th St) Enjoy a 5 course French meal complete with drink pairings, while listening to the music stylings of Eric Fridrich. Brown Paper Tickets
 

Sunday, Februray 14, 10a, Fremont Sunday Market 

Whiskey Is My Valentine
Sunday, February 14, Barrel Thief (3417 Evanston Ave N) for singles, couples and groups. 

American Flag 
President's Day
Monday, February 15

 
Saturday, Feb 20, 10a University Masonic Lodge (4338 University Way NE)

Scotch Whiskey Class
Monday, February 22, 6p, The Barrel Thief (3412 Evanston Ave N) Register

Owen
Thursday, February 25, 10p, Fremont Abbey (4272 Fremont Ave N) 
$15 adv/ $18 door Brown Paper Tickets

Saturday, February 27, 10:30a, Bastyr Center for Natural Health (3670 Stone Way N)

What all Wine Geeks Need to Know
Monday, February 29, Barrel Thief (3417 Evanston Ave N) $49, please register online

March
The Story of Tea
Saturday March 5, 11a Barrel Thief (3417 Evanston Ave N) $45 please register online

Sunday March 6, 8p Barrel Thief (3417 Evanston Ave N) an opportunity for service and hospitality industry professionals to meet, socialize, learn, and be celebrated for the hard work they do

Daylight Savings Time Begins
Sunday, March 13 - spring forward
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St. Patrick's Day
Thursday, March 17

Spring Equinox
Monday, March 21
April
Wednesday, April 6, 4:30p, Fremont Studios (155 N 35th St) 

Thursday, April 7, 12p, Seattle Sheraton (1400 6th Ave) Register
Please contact Lydia
if you have an event to add to the calendar. Submission deadlines are every Wednesday by 5pm.
News Fremont News
On Sunday, February 7th, the Fremont Arts Council (FAC) will parade through the Fremont Sunday Market starting at 1p - and anyone can be a part of the joyful, creative celebration!

Seattlemet.com
Most of Seattle's must-have list has been known for a while now...However, there's a new bullet point (and the first one in the letter) that the mayor added and Johnson amended with specifics: "Early Transit Deliverables."

Dance Music Northwest 
When it comes to the finances of major festivals, people are generally in awe of the revenue generated or left with a sick feeling in their gut-and certainly a hole in their wallet...Last year, concerns were raised by The Fremont Chamber of Commerce about the sudden hike. 

Reserve Your Seat NOW 'Write Here, Write Now 2016'
Fremocentrist.com
On Saturday, February 6th, from 10a - 6p, all writers, poets and creative types can join in a day-long inspirational workshop, 'Write Here, Write Now,' held at the Fremont Abbey Arts Center and hosted by Seattle7Writers. 

Legal weed shop owners in Seattle don't like city's proposed pilot delivery program
GeekWire
Mayor Ed Murray wants to roll out a pilot program in Seattle for legal marijuana delivery, but local pot shop owners aren't too thrilled with the proposed plan...Logan Bowers, owner of Hashtag Recreational Cannabis in Fremont, told GeekWire that he's worried about customer confusion in regard to the existing illegal delivery services.
Did your business make the paper? Do you have a press release online? Send a link to Lydia to get your FREMONT NEWS in the Blast!!bottomnews

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The Fremont Chamber of Commerce strengthens the business climate and improves the quality of life in the Fremont area.

Lydia Minehan-Tubic
Fremont Chamber of Commerce
calendar@fremont.com
o 206.632.1500

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