March 11, 2016
 
 
Hello  - 

I hope you were able to make it down to art walk last Friday. Be sure to head out tonight for music, dance, and laughs! Stone Way Cafe is hosting indie folk artists Little Mountains & Lofty Stills and Nectar Lounge will have Yppah & Manatee Commune; come enjoy the music! And of course we have Salsa con Todos Friday dance classes and stand up with Comedysportz. Then you can wake up Saturday and start your almost spring/summer health kick at Fremont Health Club. Come meet their team of instructors, trainers, and health professionals while celebrating fitness and a healthy life style at their spring health and wellness fair.

Next week on Wednesday we are holding our March programmed event, Green your Biz! Are you interested in making your business more environmentally-friendly, but don't know how or where to start? Do you want to save money while being earth-friendly? Come join the chamber at the Fremont Brewing Company for a panel discussion with tabled resources for business, this meeting focused on actionable ways for you to turn your business greener, save money while doing that and market that you are working on sustainability measures to bring new customers.

Moisture Festival starts next week as well! Come enjoy the world's largest comedy/variete festival hosting shows at Hale's Palladium, Broadway Performance Hall, Teatro Zinzanni, and Nordo's Culinarium. The entertainment doesn't stop until April 13. Learn more about show times and events over the next month.

Don't forget we spring forward this Sunday!

Have a great weekend! 

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:

Wednesday, March 16, 8a, Fremont Brewing Company (3409 Woodland Park Ave N) Be Green, While making more Gr$$n. Join the Fremont Chamber for a discussion about how you can make tangible changes to your business that will reduce your carbon footprint and save you money!! $15 mem/$20 nonmem includes breakfast Register

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.

Fremont Rotary (Fun Club) Meeting
5:30p, Every Tuesday, Hale's Brewery (4301 Leary Way NW)

Lake Union District Council monthly meeting
5p, First Monday of the month, Fremont Branch Library (731 N 35th)

North Seattle Industrial Association (NSIA) meeting 
7:30a, Every third Tuesday (exclude Jul, Aug, Dec), Car Wash Enterprises (3977 Leary Way NW) 


2016 Programs Preview:
March 31 - Pre-Funk Neighborhood Expo Social - Network before you table! 5p, The Ballroom (456 N 36th St) Register
April 6 - Neighborhood Expo! 4:30p, Fremont Studios (155 N 35th St) Register
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
Zipcar Seattle is expanding & wants your feedback!
accepting ideas & feedback 2.1 - 3.31

To serve Zipsters and Seattleites alike better, we're working with the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) to expand Zipcar's 'on-street' locations. Zipcar will pay annual city permit fees for these spaces. On-street Zipcars offer several key benefits to users and the neighborhood:
  • Fast, convenient access 
  • Attractive nieghborhood asset for businesses/residents
  • Dedicated, reliable & part of the 'hood
  • Compliments bus/bike/walk lifestyle
  • Reduces parking congestion by eliminating total cars owned
  • Neighborhood sustainability bragging rights!
Take this survey to share your input!

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American Red Cross Serving King & Kitsap Counties Seattle Office
1900 25th Avenue South, 
Seattle, WA 98144 (5.5 mi. from Fremont)
(206) 323-2345 

 
For more information contact: John Nordstrand
From the SBA: 
Workshop- March 17 SBA Logo
 
Whether you are starting or growing a business, there are local assistance organizations that will help you succeed. Maybe you are looking for financial help, counseling on the viability of a business idea, or just advice on next steps. Bring your new ideas or fully formed plans to this event and meet the experts who will provide the free technical and financial assistance to empower you. 


The event is free; first come, first served seating, no registration. 

Capitol Hill Library Branch 
425 Harvard Ave E.
Seattle, WA 98102
 
 
Find quick links Find Fremont community information and groups at the 
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Fun times at Jessica's Leap Day Party. Thank you for all you have done Jessica! We are all sending our love and best wishes. Hope to see you around Fremont. 
Featured Business of the Week
Staybridge Suites Seattle
3926 Aurora Ave N
206.632.1015
staybridgesuites.com/seattlefremont


The Staybridge Suites Seattle opened its doors April 2015, offering guests a home away from home, in the Center of the Universe near Downtown Seattle. Extended stay hotel in Fremont with 120 guest rooms plus 1500 square feet of meeting space. Plan your next weekend of relaxation or host a meeting with us!

     
-On-site Guest Self-Laundry Facilities
-Housekeeping Full Service

-Complimentary Breakfast Buffet

-Standard Wireless Internet service is free for all members

-On-Site Fitness Center Available

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, March 11 - Today
7p, Nalanda West (3902 Woodland Park Ave N) register
 
8p, Stone Way Cafe (3510 Stone Way N) two indie folk artist, come enjoy the music!

Yhppa | Manatee Commune
8p, Nectar Lounge () +21 / $12  Tickets

Mar 11-12, & 18, 8p & 10p Atlas Theater (3509 Fremont Ave N)
 
Salsa Con Todo: Friday Classes
Mar 11 & 16, Salsa Con Todos (211 N 36th St) 8p Salsa Drop in, 10p Social Dance
 
SATURDAY, March 12
10a, Fremont Health Club (920 N 34th St. Suite 200) Join us at the Fremont Health Club to celebrate fitness and healthy lifestyles. Meet our team of instructors, trainers, and staff as well as local health professionals 

10a, Woodland Park Zoo (5500 Phinney Ave N) Register

10a, Fremont Peak Park (4357 Palatine Ave N) help us lay mulch around the park! Please RSVP to: info@FremontPeakPark.org

OSSCS Presents SACRIFICE
7:30p, First Free Methodist Church (3200 3rd Ave W) Composer Robert Schumann called the St. John Passion "one of the most profound and perfected works of Bach." $25 Tickets

SUNDAY, March 13
Daylight Savings Time Begins

Practice CD/MP3 and large PDF manual included CE for WA State Health Care Professional Licensing. For more information and registration contact Deborah Klibanoff Deborah@grow-aware.com 206.328.3572 

10a, Nalanda West (3902 Woodland Park N) Everyone is welcome and meditation instruction is available 

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)
4p & 6p, Hallows Church (717 N 36th St)



Tango Walking Class
7p, Salsa con Todos (211 N 36th St) Argentinian Tango! $5 at door

8p, Barrel Thief (3417 Evanston Ave N) an opportunity to service and hospitality industry professionals to meet, socialize, learn, and be celebrated for the hard work they do
MONDAY, March 14
6p, Stone Way Cafe (3510 Stone Way Ave N) 

Zouk'NFusion Social Dancing
9:30p, Salsa Con Todos (211 N 36th St) Explore your exotic side at SCT's Fusion Flow night with an evening dedicated to Kizomba Brazilian Zouk and Oaxia. $7 at Door
TUESDAY, March 15
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Business Issues Forum: March 2016
8a, Microsoft Event Center (1301 5th Ave, Suite 1500) Join us for a discussion of current public affairs issues. All Seattle Metro members are welcome! To register, please login to your Chamber account or email Victoria at victoriam@seattlechamber.com

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! 

Missoni Lanza
6p, Stone Way Cafe (3510 Stone Way Ave N) With her rich, sultry vocals, Missoni Lanza sings with a raw vulnerability that has captivated her audiences.

6:30p, March 15-May 13 Tuesdays, Fremont Studio (816 N 38th St) Practice CD/MP3 and large PDF manual included CE for WA State Health Care Professional Licensing. For more information and registration contact Deborah Klibanoff Deborah@grow-aware.com 206.328.3572 Registration ends March 13 this is an 8 week course, not a drop in class
WEDNESDAY, March 16
8a, Fremont Brewing (3409 Woodland Park Ave N) Interested in making your biz more environmentally-friendly, but don't know how or where to start? Come learn how to save money while doing that and market that you are working on sustainability measures to bring new customers. $15 mem/ $20 non-mem, includes breakfast 


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Fremont Chamber Biz2Biz Professional Networking Gathering
8:30a, Red Door Alehouse (3401 Evanston Ave N)

Ikebana Class with Charles Coghlan
Mar 16 @ 7:15p & 17 @12p, Nalanda West (3902 Woodland Park Ave N) Learn to make Ikebana art - flower arranging as an art form. $20 materials fee. RSVP at charles@hanadesignikebana.com 

CSz Seattle Improv Jam
8p, Atlas Theater (3509 Fremont Ave N) open to everyone! $9
8:30p, Red Star Taco Bar (513 N 36th St) Galaxy Quest, Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Buckaroo Banzai
THURSDAY, March 17
7:30p, Bastyr Center (3670 Stone Way N) light-hearted approach of the often heavy-hearted subject. Free!

7p, NalandaWest (3902 Woodland Park Ave N) This week - Devotion and the World of Dharma: Engaging Joyfully in the Mandala. $25 Nalandabodhi mem / $50 non-NB mem for the 6 week course. Contact Genko Blackman to Register: genkokb@gmail.com

Moisture Festival GALA Opening Night!
7:30, Hale's Palladium (4301 Leary Way NW) comedy/varietè shows featuring a rapid succession of acts showcasing comedy alongside awe-inspiring physical and mental dexterity, with poignant moments of strength and delicate beauty to make audiences laugh, wonder, shake their heads in disbelief and truly appreciate how live entertainment can exhilarate and bring real joy! Adults $22 / Seniors $16 / Youth $11 tickets
 
 FRIDAY, March 18
7:30a, Piatti Italian Restaurant and Bar (2695 NE Village Lane) Come enjoy a delicious Italian-inspired breakfast while you promote your business and expand your network at the newly-remodeled Piatti in the University District. This is a Seattle Metro Chamber event Register

Moisture Festival 2016 - Varietè
7:30p, Hales Palladium (4301 Leary Way NW) tickets

7p, Stone Way Cafe (3510 Stone Way Ave N) An intimate evening with three top Seattle singer-songwriters performing 'in the round.' 

Eulogy Opening Night
8p, West of Lenin (203 N 35th St) tickets and show times here 








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

March
Saturday & Sunday, March 19 & 20, 9:30a & 2p, Nalanda West (3902 Woodland Park Ave N) 
leadership program that integrates mindful awareness, reflection and coaching practices. With a holistic system of practice tools that build inner strength, wisdom and, ultimately happiness, Life Positioning integrates mindfulness and awareness to every aspect of life. Register


Sound Bath
Saturday, March 19, 8p Fremont Abbey (4272 Fremont Ave N) tickets

Cooking Class: Sourdough 101
Sunday, March 20, 9:30a, Book Larder (4252 Fremont Ave N) $70 Register

Spring Equinox
Monday, March 21

Lunch Break Cooking Class
Monday, March 21,12p, Book Larder (4252 Fremont Ave N) $30 Register

Cooking Class: Modern Moroccan 
Tuesday, March 22, 6:30p, Book Larder (4252 Fremont Ave N) $70 Register

Aryn Morrell Wine Tasting
Wednesday, March 23, 6p, Barrel Thief (3417 Evanston Ave N) $5 refundable with purchase


Thursday, March 24, 12p, The Bridge (6846 Woodlawn Ave NE) Learn about arthritis, imflammation of the joints, muscle health, and pain management. Free!

Friday & Saturday, March 25-26, Fremont Studios (155 N 35th St) 21+  tickets

Bunny Bounce
Saturday, March 26, 9:30a, Woodland Park Zoo (5500 Phinney Ave N) Tickets

Sameer Ranade for 43rd Ld State Rep Campaign Kickoff
Monday, March 28, 6:15p, Eastlake Bar and Grill, top floor (2947 Eastlake Ave E) $5 suggested donation. RSVP to ranadeevents@gmail.com

Book Discussion: Voracious
Monday March 28, 6p, Book Larder (4252 Fremont Ave N) Register

Cooking Class: Chicken Fundamentals 
Tuesday March 29, 6:30p, Book Larder (4252 Fremont Ave N) $65 Register

Birds of Chicago
Wednesday March 30, 10:30p, Fremont Abbey (4272 Fremont Ave N) tickets

Expo Social
Thursday, March 31, Ballroom (456 N 36th St) Free to attend if you have a table at the Expo. Vedor spaces still available for only $75. More info coming soon!
April
Bards and Bow
Thursday April 2, 8p, Fremont Abbey (4727 Fremont Ave N) tickets

Wednesday, April 6, 4:30p, Fremont Studios (155 N 35th St) 

Thursday, April 7, 12p, Westin Seattle (1900 5th Ave) Seattle Metro Chamber is proud to announce the inaugural Women in Business and Leadership Initiative (WIBLI) Awards, honoring organizations and individuals who are advancing WIBLI values and making significant impact towards advancing gender equity in our region's workplaces and communities. Register

Thursday, April 7, 12p, Seattle Sheraton (1400 6th Ave) help us create lasting impact at Solid Ground's. Featuring keynote speaker Hari Kondabolu Register 

Scout Classes: Girl Scout Brownies
Saturday, April  9, 10a, Woodland Park Zoo (5500 Phinney Ave N) Register
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

Hormone Balancing with Food - Free Cooking Demo
Thursday, April 14, 6p, Bastyr Center for Natural Health (3670 Stone Way N) 

Laura Gibson, Christ Staples
Friday, April 15, 8p, Fremont Abbey (4727 Fremont Ave N) tickets

 Italian Wine Tour
Monday, April 18, 6p, Barrel Thief (3417 Evanston Ave N) $49 tickets coming soon

Bringing Compassion Into This Digital Era with Dungse Jampal Norbu
Monday, April 21, Nalanda West (3902 Woodland Park Ave N) Register

The Healing Power of Unconditional Presence: Integrating Psychological, Spiritual, and Embodiment Work 
Wednesday, April 23, Nalanda West (3902 Woodland Park Ave N) WSPCA and MFTA present John Welwood at Nalanda West Register

LeRoy Bell
Wednesday, April 23, 8p, Fremont Abbey (4272 Fremont Ave N) tickets 
Scotch Bottle
Scotch: The Region of Islay
Friday, April 25, 6p, Barrel Thief (3417 Evanston Ave N) $49 tickets coming soon

Fremont Food Walk
Saturday, April 30, The event is our take on the very familiar concept of an 'art walk', but with a special emphasis on food! Bring your family or a few friends to celebrate our blooming neighborhood for this one day event!  Tickets
May
Saturday, May 14, Bathhouse Theater (7312 W Green Lake Dr N) for kids ages 5-14 kids will have an opportunity to receive hands-on fishing lessons from volunteer anglers Registration opens March 10 for lovegreenlake.com members and March 12 for general public
Please contact Lydia
if you have an event to add to the calendar. Submission deadlines are every Wednesday by 5pm.
NewsFremont News

Fremont Tribune
Shop owners on Wednesday inspected walls that were ripped to shreds by an early morning natural gas explosion in Seattle and marveled that the blast had caused no serious injuries.

GeekWire.com
Fremont Brewing operates with the slogan "Because Beer Matters." But now the fast-growing Seattle craft brewery, which is undergoing a major expansion at a new facility in the Ballard neighborhood, is establishing that technology and science matter more than ever.

Seattle Times
There are many kinds of Korean pancakes (called jeon), typically made with flour or mung beans. Savory pancakes are an important part of Korean dining, eaten as an appetizer or side dish. Some of my favorite Korean pancakes are from Revel in Fremont.

Seattle pi
The annual Hop Scotch festival has a new name: Seattle Scotch and Beer Fest. We're happy to have them aboard as a sponsor again this year. The event is described as Seattle's premier beer, Scotch, whiskey, and wine tasting experience.

Seattle pi
LeRoy Bell is an American singer/songwriter who has shared the stage with many greats from B.B. King to Etta James and written songs for big names like The O'Jays, Rita Marley and The Temptations...On May 10th Abbey Arts' presents an eclectic performance by the country girl turned Brooklynite, Julianna Barwick, who credits her sound to a rural, church choir upbringing.
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Lydia Minehan-Tubic
Fremont Chamber of Commerce
calendar@fremont.com
o 206.632.1500

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