January 29, 2016
 
 
Hello  - 

Hope you are all having a wonderful week. It's time to get artsy! We have a lot of art centric activities happening in the Center of the Universe this week. It's the First Friday, and that means Fremont Art walk! Lots of Venues will be displaying art around Fremont. The Fremont Abbey with also have an art exhibit featuring Dan & Madeline Owe Today. If you're feeling creative after all the inspiring artwork, stop by the Power House to help the Fremont Arts Council finalize mini floats for Petit Troll. The Petit Troll Parade will take place at 1 pm during the Fremont Sunday Market. After that stick around and watch Super Bowl 50 at Red Door Alehouse, Ballroom, LTD Bar & Grill, Norm's Eatery, Red Star Taco Bar, Stone Way Cafe, you know the spots. 

If you want to sit back and enjoy some art, how about live theater? Seattle Pacific University Theater Department will be putting on 'The Illusion' this weekend. Prelude to a Kiss has also extended for another week! 

Saturday will be filled with a writing work shop at the Fremont Abbey; bring your pencils, lap tops, type writers, whatever suits your style! Then later that evening grab your highest heels and feather boas for Gay Bingo at Fremont Studios.

It's Fat Tuesday this week, so lets start it off right. We start Sunday with a Scandinavian Fat Tuesday Baking from Fika class with Anna Brones at the Book Larder and make your own semlor and other Swedish inspired treats. Outlander Brewery is holding a Mardi Gras Celebration Tuesday with spicy beer, New Orleans style music, Cajun food, and beads! Nectar will also hold a Mardi Gras Grateful Dead-Inspired Terrapin Flyer Wednesday. Looks like we will have a reason to party all week, which is necessary as we sloooowly creep out of this winter darkness. It's always good to find activities that keep our energy up during the winter. If you party too hard make sure to check out Vitality Specific for some medical grade massage therapy, our featured business of the week!

It's probably weird for some of you to read the Blast in a voice that isn't Jessica's (who is this chick, what has she done with our Jessica, what does her voice even sound like?!). But have no fear, as some of you may have already seen we are having a Jessica Leap Day Party Monday, February 29 at Red Door Ale House, be sure to register! 

That's all for now, Fremont. Until next week...

Have a great weekend! 

Lydia Minehan-Tubic
Fremont Chamber of Commerce
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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
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From: City of Seattle Office of Emergency Management 

Resource Library
The resource library is intended to offer you a one-stop shop for finding information about emergency management. Today's subject:  Vendors & Contractors

Seattle OEM cannot endorse or recommend any specific products or contractors. We offer the following lists as options when you are considering taking an action to become better prepared.

For the lists...
 
For more Fremont EmPrep information contact: John Nordstrand
From the SBA: 
 


 

Keep Your Workers' Compensation Costs Under Control!

 

What do you do when an employee gets hurt? How do you support them while managing costs? Workplace injuries top the list of issues faced by most employers.

How would you like to create a win/win for both your business and your injured worker?

 

You can do just that by creating a doctor-approved transitional light duty job if your worker is unable to immediately return to their regular job. Why? Studies show that workers heal faster, have less expensive claims, and are able to return to their regular jobs faster.The

Stay at Work Program can reimburse employers for a significant part of the costs during that light-duty assignment!

 

Information and forms regarding the Stay at Work Program are also available online: http://www.lni.wa.gov/main/stayatwork/  

ContactStayAtWork@Lni.wa.gov | 1-866-406-2482 (toll-free) for more information or to schedule a presentation.


 

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Awesome Long Exposure shot of the Saturn Building and Rocket at night.  'Fremont at Night' by Tracie Howe  
Featured Business of the Week
Vitality Specific
5211 20th Ave NW Ste C
206.297.2792
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Vitality Specific is a complimentary healthcare provider that helps individuals reach their full health potential with Blair upper cervical chiropractic care and massage services. The mission of Vitality Specific is to educate our patients to take an active role in their health and empower the status quo in order to reach their true potential for expression of life and health. 

   
ThisWeekThis Week in Fremont
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with the Fremocentrist on our Community calendar. Below are a few highlighted events, the full list of Fremont events is online. 
FRIDAY, February 5- Today
Petit Troll Workshop
Feb 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! Contact Jen Bay (850.530.0237) or Norma Baum (206.498.3139) 

Fremont First Friday Art WalkAdd 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. Venues

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

Seattle Pacific University Theatre Department Presents 'The Illusion'
Feb 5-6 7:30p, Seattle Pacific University, McKinely Hall (3307 3rd Ave N) $15 adults/ $12 Students/ $12 Seniors Tickets 

Orixa Dance Movement for All Levels
West of Lenin Theater7:45p, Balance Studio (418 N 35th St) Drop-ins: $16

Drew Martin
8p, Stone Way Cafe (3510 Stone Way N)

Prelude to a Kiss
Feb 5 & 6, 8p, Feb 7 2p West of Lenin (203 N 36th St) Brown Paper Tickets

ComedySportz at Atlas Theater
Feb 5-6 & 12, 8p & 10p Atlas Theater (3509 Fremont Ave N)
 
Salsa Con Todo: Friday Classes
Feb 5 & 12 Salsa Con Todos (211 N 36th St) 8p Salsa Drop in, 10p Social Dance 

Super Secret Stand-Up Show
11:30p, Atlas Theater (3509 Fremont Ave N)
SATURDAY, February 6
Seattle7Writers 'Write Here, Write Now'
10a, Fremont Abbey (4272 Fremont Ave N) 
Seattle7Writers look forward to hosting a full day of writing with mini-lessons and one-on-one consultations with the Northwest's finest authors. Just bring your writing tool of choice (electrical outlet provided) and we will provide coffee, tea, and lunch Register

Salsa 2 Boot-Camp
Feb 6 & 7 12p, Salsa Con Todos (211 N 36th St) Register

Csz Seattle: Applied Improvisation for Science Communication
12:30p, Atlas Theater (3509 Fremont Ave N)
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DIY Make Your Own Wine Barrel Candleholder with Wine-tasting
2p, Elsom Cellars (2960 4th Ave S) $127 Brown Paper Tickets

Gay Bingo, Raciest Red Carpet in Town! 
6p, Fremont Studios (155 N 35th St) We're rolling out the red carpet for an evening of fancy fashion (boas, diamonds and heels, oh my!), classic cocktails and games galore.

Csz Adults-Only Improv 
10p, Atlas Theater (3509 Fremont Ave N) $13
SUNDAY, February 7
Scandinavian 'Fat Tuesday' Baking Class
10a, Book Larder (4252 Fremont Ave N) $65

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
12p, Balance Studio (418 N 35th St) 

Monthly Drum Circle
1p, Dusty Strings (3406 Fremont Ave N)

FAC Petit Troll Parade!
1p, Fremont Sunday Market (Evanston & N 34th St) come watch a mini procession!
 
football Superbowl 50
3:30p, Watch in Fremont

Tango Walking Class
7p, Salsa Con Todo (211 N 36th St) $5

Milonga de la Roquette Tango Class
8p, Barrel Thief (3417 Evanston Ave N) $5
MONDAY, February 8
Cooking Class with Amy Pennington
12p, Book Larder (4252 Fremont Ave N) This week's menu includes: Winter Greens & Squash Salad with Prosciutto, Steamed Clams with Carrot-Lime Broth, and Healthy Carrot Cake $30

Scotch Bottle Cognac & Armagnac Class
6p, Barrel Thief (3417 Evanston Ave N) $39 Register
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Toklas Society at Theo Chocolate with Co-Founder Debra Music
6p, Theo Chocolates (3400 Phinney Ave N) Toklas Society Seattle has teamed up with Debra Music, co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Theo Chocolate in Fremont, and Seattle-based food writer Leora Bloom, to host a tour of Theo's production facility. 

Ladies Musical Club Presents 'Shakespeare At The Opera'
7:30p, University House (4400 Stone Way N)
TUESDAY, February 9
Mardi Gras Celebration! 
5p, Outlander Brewery (225 N 36th St) Featuring Cajun Food (Gumbo & Jumbalaya),Spicy Beer,New Orleans style music,beads and more! 

The Round Live Music & Painting
8p, Fremont Abbey (4272 Fremont Ave N) 3 musicians share the stage with a spoken word poet and live painter tickets
WEDNESDAY, February 10
Fremont Chamber Biz2Biz Professional Networking Gathering
8:30a, Red Door Alehouse (3401 Evanston Ave N)
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B.F. Day New Family Open House
9:30p, B.F. Day Elementary School (3921 Linden Ave N) RSVP at newparents@bfdayptsa.org

Ash Wednesday Service
7p, Church of the Apostles (4272 Fremont Ave N)

Mardi Gras with Grateful Dead-Inspired Terrapin Flyer
8p, Nectar Lounge (412 N 36th St) 21+ $15
8:30p, Red Star Taco Bar (513 N 36th St) Payback, John Wick, Machete

THURSDAY, February 11
Seattle Blind Cafe
Feb 11 & 12, 6p & 8:30p, NalandaWest (3902 Woodland Park Ave N) The Blind Cafe is designed to help you feel more alive, awake, present and connected to your world. We partner with local blindness organizations to raise awareness and benefit the local blind community. tickets

Ninkasi HellesYes! Fundraiser
8p, Nectar Lounge (412 N 36th St) 21+ No Cover!
FRIDAY, February 12
Emmet Cahill
7p, Fremont Abbey (4272 Fremont Ave N) $30 tickets

Motopony
8p, Nectar Lounge (412 N 36th St) 21+ $13 tickets
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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

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, The Edge of Glass Gallery & Hot shop (513 N 36th St) $260/3hr or $300/4hr includes one glass gift made just for you by instructor during class RSVP 206.632.7807  

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

Tuesday, February 16, 11:30a, Fremont Trail Park (2nds Ave NW and NW Canal St) See the machine up close!
 
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

Monday, February 29, 4:30p Red Door Alehouse (4600 Leary Way) members $20/ non member $25 Register
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
The first Fremont First Friday Art Walk of 2016 takes place this Friday, February 5th, from 6p - 9p, with extra reasons and ways to celebrate - and get out of the house and onto Fremont's sidewalks!

Kingcounty.gov
King County is budgeting $12 million to begin construction on a new pipeline beneath the Lake Washington Ship canal to carry untreated wastewater from Seattle's Fremont neighborhood to the West Point Treatment Plant in Magnolia.

Daily Journal of Commerce 
The 23-year-old company recently was named as the equity partner on a five-story building at 744 N. 34th St. in Fremont that Tableau Software has leased.
 
Seattle Weekly
In the past week I have gone to the Pinball Museum, Shorty's, and Add-A-Ball, several times. The people I've met, the in-person generosity that runs so retrograde to contemporary gaming culture, make me believe her when she exhales her last drag and declares: "Seattle has the best pinball scene in the country."

The Bellingham Herald 
Hundreds of residents in Ballard, Queen Anne, Magnolia and Fremont are frustrated over crime and police response near their homes and businesses, and it's sparked a citizen-led movement to improve surveillance.
KUOW
When Theo chocolate came to Seattle's Fremont neighborhood in 2006, it did something no other company had done before: The company vowed to make chocolate from scratch, a bean-to-bar chocolatier.

The Awards for Best of Fremont 2015 have been presented to the winners chosen by Fremocentrist.com readers.  With a record number of ballots submitted, readers determined the winners as...
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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
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