January 29, 2016
 
 
Hello  - 

Hope you had a fun filled Mardi Gras week. This week, love is in the air for Valentine's weekend. Come celebrate Valentine's Weekend in Fremont. The Barrel Thief is having Galentine's Day Brunch Saturday while Backdoor at Roxy's is holding a romantic V-day special, Taste the Music, for you and that special someone Sunday.

Maybe your one true love is food, or perhaps your one true love also loves food? Then you're in luck because the Fremont Sunday Market is doing something a little different this week with a Mobile Food Rodeo. There will be over 20 vendors cookin' things up at the Market, so be sure to arrive hungry. If Whiskey is your Valentine then come to Barrel Thief. This is an event for singles, couples, or groups. If you want to say 'I love you' with a unique and beautiful bouquet of flowers, order from Juniper Flowers, our business of the week. 

This Wednesday we are hosting a Fremont Event Lunch at Lake Washington Rowing Club where you can learn about Seattle's new event fees structure, the economic impact for your business during these events, and the lineup for events in Fremont for 2016! I definitely recommend stopping by if you have the time. $20 for members and $25 for non-members which includes food.
 

Have a great weekend! 

Lydia Minehan-Tubic
Fremont Chamber of Commerce
Marketing and Membership






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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 1 - Registration for Chamber Aug 27th Wiffle Ball Tournament opens
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'!
August 27 - Chamber Wiffle Ball Tournament at B.F. Day School
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

Neighbor Appreciation Day

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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U.S. Customs and Border Protection


 

Where can I find Border Patrol statistics?

Information on apprehension, staffing, budget, and fence maps can be found on the Customs and Border Patrol website underAlong U.S. Borders.


 
From the SBA: 
Master Business On The Go With These Mobile Business Apps

 

A growing number of professionals are handling business on the go with mobile business apps that enable them to plan and complete tasks faster than ever. Find the full list of  Business USA's most helpful federal government business mobile apps here, including industry specific apps and apps for workplace safety.

Find quick links Find Fremont community information and groups at the 


Picture of the Week

These Sunny Days sure are giving us beautiful skylines. Thanks @juliamarino1 for capturing this beautiful sunset this week, I'm sure we all can't wait for more days like this!
Featured Business of the Week
Juniper Flowers
459 N 36th St
206.285.2700
juniperflowers.com
We provide daily deliveries within Seattle (including the Eastside and North & South Seattle). Our floral style is lush and modern,using only high end flowers and rare blooms. Perfect for weddings, events, anniversaries, or everyday. Place orders for Valentine's Day!


   
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, February 12- Today
Seattle Blind Cafe
Feb 12-13, 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

Emmet Cahill
7p, Fremont Abbey (4272 Fremont Ave N) $30 tickets

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

ComedySportz at Atlas Theater
Feb 12-13, 8p & 10p Atlas Theater (3509 Fremont Ave N)

Frank Olivier's Twisted Cabaret 
Feb 12 8p, Feb 13 7:30p & 10:30p, Feb 14 3p, 7:30p, Feb 19 8p Hale's Palladium (4301 Leary Way NW) For this Valentine's edition of Twisted Cabaret, Frank has enlisted a live band, a beautiful lady, and a hunchback of dubious pedegree. Come see the show that has packed the Palladium each year for the past three years. tickets 

Salsa Con Todo: Friday Classes
Feb 5 & 12 Salsa Con Todos (211 N 36th St) 8p Salsa Drop in, 10p Social Dance 
SATURDAY, February 13  
Neighbor Appreciation Day
All day and all around Seattle

Wallingford Planting Party
9a, (N 46th and Midvale Ave N) Begin your Neighbor Appreciation Day by showing some love to Wallingford, landscape and meet some great volunteers.

Galentine's Brunch with Nuflours 
10a, Barrel Thief (3417 Evanston Ave N, Ste 201) Grab your gal pals and join us for our very first Galentine's Brunch! $30 tickets 

Neighbor Appreciation Day Fire Station Open Houses
11a, Fire Station 9 (3829 Linden Ave N) Visit your local fire station for Neighbor Appreciation Day. 

Brazilian Dance Class with Bahia In Motion
12p, Balance Studio (418 N 35th St) $15 drop in
 
The I Hate Children Children's Show
Feb 13 1p & 3p, Feb 14 12:30  Hale's Palladium (4301 Leary Way NW) Your children are the stars of this award winning, magic show for kids and kool parents. $25 adult / $18 children tickets

Devin Sinha & Teresa Cubbage
6p, Stone Way Cafe (3510 Stone Way N)
 
Onry Ozzborn's Visual Album Debut
8p, Nectar Lounge (412 N 36th St) 21+ $10 
SUNDAY, February 14
Valentine's Day Beer Release
Outlander Brewery (225 N 36th St) Special Beer Release: "Love you Long Time"Oyster+Horny Goat Weed Stout!!!

Valentine's Day Glass Blowing Class
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  

Fremont Sunday Market 
10a, (N 34th St, from Evanston to Phinney)

Mobile Food Rodeo | Round-up 3
10a, Fremont Sunday Market, Join us again in Fremont for the return of our featuring 20 rotating food trucks in conjuntion with the Fremont Sunday Market awesome array of antique, vintage and hand crafts on Sunday, February 14th from 10- 4pm. Rain or shine. 

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

Valentine's Day Enrichment
10a, Woodland Park Zoo (5500 Phinney Ave N) Make it a date at the zoo! 

Bittersweet love songs with Molly Bauckham
3:30p, Dusty Strings (3406 Fremont Ave N) Seattle's Harp Pixie will play love songs for Valentine's Day

Taste The Music, Again and Again
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 
 
Whiskey Is My Valentine
Barrel Thief (3417 Evanston Ave N) for singles, couples and groups. 

Open Space Ambient Music
8:30p, Church of the Apostles (4272 Fremont Ave N) Ambient music by candlelight featuring Lacey Brown FREE
MONDAY, February 15
7p Stone Way Cafe (3510 Stone Way N) No partner needed, come dance!
TUESDAY, February 16
Meet Swizy - the biggest drill in Fremont Rotary image
11:30a, Fremont Trail Park (2nds Ave NW and NW Canal St) See the machine up close!

Fremont Rotary (Fun Club) Meeting
5:30p Hale's Palladium (4301 Leary Way NW) If you are considering becoming a Rotarian, and you enjoy meeting upbeat and creative people, give the Fremont Fun Club a try! 
 
Open Arts Mic
8p Fremont Abbey (4272 Fremont Ave N) Original music and art only, FREE!
WEDNESDAY, February 17
Fremont Chamber Biz2Biz Professional Networking Gathering
8:30a, Red Door Alehouse (3401 Evanston Ave N)

B.F. Day New Family Open House BF Day School Textart
9:30a, B.F. Day Elementary School (3921 Linden Ave N) RSVP at newparents@bfdayptsa.org

12p, Lake Washington Rowing Club (910 N Northlake Way) Learn about the event line up in Fremont in 2016. And find out how your business can get involved Register 

The Heart Attack Sutra - Book Group
7p, NalandaWest (3902 Woodland Park Ave N) Book Group with Stephanie Johnston, Stuart Horn, and Steve Heck

Red Star Taco Bar: Mid-Week Movie Night 
8:30p, Red Star Taco Bar (513 N 36th St) Lady Vengeance, 9 to 5, Desperado
THURSDAY, February 18
Death & Cupcakes Discussion
6:30p, Bastyr Center (3670 Stone Way N) Free and open to all!
  
Thirsty Gals Gathering
6:45, Happyseekers Hub (999 N Northlake Way) RSVP

Introductory Course in the Path of Mindful Activity
7p, NalandaWest (3902 Woodland Park Ave N) $25.00 Nalandabodhi members / $50.00 non-NB members for the 6-week course. Register
FRIDAY, February 19
7p NalandaWest (3902 Woodland Park Ave N) With break for lunch. Participants are welcome to gather in the Nalanda West dining room to share each others company. We will provide a light offering of soup and bread to supplement your lunch.tickets

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

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
Shamrock

St. Patrick's Day
Thursday, March 17

Spring Equinox
Monday, March 21

Bunny Bounce
Saturday, March 26, 9:30a, Woodland Park Zoo (5500 Phinney Ave N) Tickets
April
Wednesday, April 6, 4:30p, Fremont Studios (155 N 35th St) 

Thursday, April 7, 12p, Seattle Sheraton (1400 6th Ave) Register

Walk to create a world free of MS

Sunday, April 10, University of Washington (E1 Parking lot) contact Lacey Dvorak for more information teamMSnorthwest@nmss.org 1-800-344-4867, press 2 then ext. 40307

Please contact Lydia
if you have an event to add to the calendar. Submission deadlines are every Wednesday by 5pm.
NewsFremont News
From 10a - 4p, stroll down to the Sunday Market and in-between shopping the incredible selection of 100+ vending stalls, grab a bite or two from a delicious selection of food trucks

Seattle Times
HopPlotter's app and website start out on a big map of your area and shows breweries and tap rooms as icons...Cartmell's (co-founder) favorite brewery in Seattle is Fremont Brewing, where the pair had their going-away party before moving to Madrid.

King5
"Rock Creek is kind of a re-invention of a seafood restaurant. I wanted to get away from serving salmon and halibut and really explore all the other creatures of the sea," said Chef Eric Donnelly. "Beignets are kind of the curve ball of our dessert menu."

 
 
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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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