March 18, 2016
 
 
Hello  - 

I don't know about you but having the sun stay out past 7 is getting me excited for spring! Hope you greened-up for spring at our programmed event on Wednesday. Be sure to attend our next programmed event March 31, Neighborhood Expo Pre-Funk Social and Networking Mixer at The Ballroom.

Lots to do this evening. Stop by Stone Way Cafe for Song Circle, Nectar Lounge for Dimond Saints, Fremont Abbey for The Moth, or West of Lenin for Eulogy. Did you make it to Hale's Palladium yesterday for the opening night of Moisture Festival? Be sure to peep their calendar and make it out to at least on of their events during the month. 

Cheers to a variety of drinking event throughout the week. The Barrel Thief is holding a blind bourbon tasting with some amazing deals on top shelf bourbon, so come drink a delicious affordable flight with them the evening of Wednesday the 23. Brouwer's will be celebrating their 11th Anniversary Thursday the 24, be sure to pull out your Hawaiian shirt for this tropical event. Then to top it off we have the first day of Seattle Scotch and Beer Fest kicking off Friday the 25th and Fremont Studios. 

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:

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) check club website for updates 

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 fourth Tuesday (exclude Jul, Aug, Dec), Car Wash Enterprises (3977 Leary Way NW) 


2016 Programs Preview:
March 24 - Green Lake Chamber Healthcare Talk , Joyful Joints, 12:30p, The Bridge (6846 Woodlawn Ave NE, Ste B) 
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
April 20- Encampments revisited, a re-invigorated meet up with the City!!
April 30- Green Lake Chamber Food Walk, 1:30p, Green Lake Village (427 N 72nd St) Tickets
May 12- Health & Wellness Meet-up, 5p, TBD
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
 

With the March 9 gas explosion in Greenwood, the Department of Neighborhoods wants to provide community members with resources and contact info that may be helpful to you, your family, or your business. 
  • For business suport visit Seattle.gov Office of Economic Developments
  • For Homeowners and Renter support: first contact your insurance company. For questions regarding permits to rebuild damaged homes, contact Bryan Stevens of Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections: bryan.stevens@seattle.gov
  • To Donate, Volunteer, and learn about community efforts visit the Phinney Neighborhood Association
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From the SBA: 
For the first time in history, the federal government exceeded women's contracting goals for Women-owned Small Business in FY15. Learn how you can position your business to grow and increase revenue. 

ChallengeHER works specifically with the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) federal contracting program as a tool to help to assist women business owners leverage federal awards, learn the federal procurement process, and to connect them with the right people. 
Tuesday, March 22 | 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 
Snohomish County Robert J. Drewel Building 
3000 Rockefeller Ave. 
Everett, WA  98201 
Register now - Seating is limited for this free event 
 
Find quick links Find Fremont community information and groups at the 
Picture of the Week

Beautiful photo taken by Fremont Health Club's instructor Zina Hurd outside of PCC Sunday. Double Rainbow all the way!!
Featured Business of the Week
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3977 Leary Way NW
206.789.3700

Locally owned and operated by the same family that opened the first location 57 years ago. We've grown to become the neighborhood favorite car wash in over 38 communities and we're proud of our deep ties to the Pacific Northwest. Our customers come to Brown Bear Car Wash because they know we will save them time, protect the environment, and protect their car's finish.
    Beary Best Paw Pack     Wash Green Paw Pack       50/50 Paw Pack
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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 18 - Today
Lane Closures On Highway 99/Aurora Avenue @ Hwy 99/Aurora Avenue between Battery Street & Valley Street more info

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
 
7p, Stone Way Cafe (3510 Stone Way Ave N) An intimate evening with three top Seattle singer-songwriters performing 'in the round.'
 
Moisture Festival 2016 - Varietè
March 18,19, 20, 21, 23, 24 Daily show times, Hales Palladium (4301 Leary Way NW) tickets

7p, Fremont Abbey (4272 Fremont Ave N) storytelling event, all ages, bar with ID

8p, Nectar Lounge (412 N 36th St) 21+ $13 come dance to a variety of electronic music

Eulogy Opening Night
March 18,19, 21, 24, 8p, West of Lenin (203 N 35th St) tickets and show times here 
 
Mar 18-19, & 25, 8p & 10p Atlas Theater (3509 Fremont Ave N)
 
Salsa Con Todo: Friday Classes
Mar 18 & 19, Salsa Con Todos (211 N 36th St) 8p Salsa Drop in, 10p Social Dance
SATURDAY, March 19
Hallows Church: Men's Prayer Breakfast
8:30a, Fremont Baptist Church (717 N 36th St) share a meal and pray contact men's ministry leaders with questions spencerjvance@gmail.com

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

Woodland Park Forest Steward - Mulch Work Party
10a, Parking lot of N 50th St Just East of Aurora, wear clothes that can get dirty and look for the people in orange vests Register

3p, Vif Wine|Coffee (4401 Fremont Ave N) 

4:30p, Stone Way Cafe (3510 Stone Way Ave N) multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter musician from Seattle

7p, Stone Way Cafe (3510 Stone Way N) Young, local bands playing alternative pop, blues, jazz, funk, soul, and rock

Holi Hai: India's Festival of Colors
March 19-20, 8p, Nectar Lounge (412 N 36th St) Hosted by Prashant, come dressed in white! 21+ Saturday tickets | Sunday tickets

Sound Bath
8p Fremont Abbey (4272 Fremont Ave N) tickets 
SUNDAY, March 20
Cooking Class: Sourdough 101
9:30a, Book Larder (4252 Fremont Ave N) $70 Register

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 21
Spring Equinox

Lunch Break Cooking Class
12p, Book Larder (4252 Fremont Ave N) $30 Register
 
7p, Stone Way Cafe (3510 Stone Way Ave N) Come dance! mini-lessons start at 7:15

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 22
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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! 

Randy Bowles
4p, Stone Way Cafe (3510 Stone Way Ave N) "Come hear me play my folk music. If you're young, I'll show you what it was like back in those magical days. If you are from those times, I'll try to help you relive them!"

Cooking Class: Modern Moroccan
6:30p, Book Larder (4252 Fremont Ave N) $70 Register
WEDNESDAY, March 23
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Fremont Chamber Biz2Biz Professional Networking Gathering
8:30a, Red Door Alehouse (3401 Evanston Ave)

CSz Seattle Improv Jam
8p, Atlas Theater (3509 Fremont Ave N) open to everyone! $9

Blind Bourbon Tasting
6p, Barrel Thief (3417 Evanston Ave N) $10 flight / $20 premium flight

6p, Stone Way Cafe (3510 Stone Way Ave N) this vocal duo has been performing together for half their lives, come listen and enjoy the music

8:30p, Red Star Taco Bar (513 N 36th St) Scott Pilgrim, Spinal Tap, CB4
THURSDAY, March 24
12p, The Bridge (6846 Woodlawn Ave NE) Learn about arthritis, inflammation of the joints, muscle health, and pain management. Free! 

3p, Brouwer's (400 N 35th St) featuring Hu11abaloo, lets keep it tropical, wear your favorite Hawaiian shirt!

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
7p, Stone Way Cafe (3510 Stone Way Ave N) anything goes!
 FRIDAY, March 25
March 25-26, Fremont Studios (155 N 35th St) The Scotch and Whiskey novice or expert can sample six vintage Scotches or six Northwest Whiskies side-by-side to detect the subtle nuances and different expressions of these classic malt beverages. Scotch experts will be on-hand to guide you through this one-of-a-kind tasting experience. 21+ tickets

7p, Stone Way Cafe (3510 Stone Way Ave N) percussive rhythms of Brazil molded with jazz. 

Sammy J
8p, Nectar Lounge (412 N 36th St) $20 21+ tickets
 







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

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

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

Orval Day
Saturday, March 26, 11a, Brouwer's (400 N 35th St) If you ask 100 brewers what their favorite beer is, we bet more than half of them will say, "Orval." Come to Brouwer's and taste (again or for the first time) the first Brett beer to land on the shores of the United States.

U District Racial Equity Project Workshop
Sunday, March 27th, 6:30p, University Heights Center (5031 University Ave NE) We'll be collectively creating a Neighborhood Racial Equity Plan during the next few monthly workshops. Register

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

Monday, March 28th, 7p, West of Lenin (203 N 36th St) Tickets

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

April 6-9, 8a, Seattle Public Library Central Branch () designed for those seeking professional project management certification. Tuition: $595 Register

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
Every Saturday, May, 10a, Trilogy Chiropractic (3933 Stone Way N) First class is free, so bring a friend! Learn Thai Chi, Acupressure, Breathing Exercises, how to release stress, immune system strengthening, and how to clear negative energy. 

Thursday, May 5, 6p, Bastyr Center for Natural Health (3670 Stone Way N) Join advanced students in the Bastyr University Master of Science in Nutrition program, who will discuss science and healthy eating tips in a whirlwind of inspiring five-minute presentations called "Bite-Sized Nutrition."  

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

Girl Scout Juniors: Geocacher
Saturday, May 21, Woodland Park Zoo (5500 Phinney Ave N) Register 
Please contact Lydia
if you have an event to add to the calendar. Submission deadlines are every Wednesday by 5pm.
NewsFremont News
Fremont Universe
The Phinney Neighborhood Association has compiled a very long list of businesses inside and outside our neighborhood that are helping to raise funds for businesses, employees and residents affected by last Wednesday's explosion in downtown Greenwood

Seattle Times
She called the police, made a report, talked to her landlord about better securing the garage and posted her stolen bike's details online. Then something unusual happened. A man got in touch about a posting he'd seen on OfferUp that he thought matched the description. He asked Bronson if she would want him to meet the seller and commandeer the stolen bike.

Volunteers are still needed to sign-up for theSeattle Scotch & Beer Fest on March 25th & 26th, to contribute to this entertaining, and educational, fundraising event. 

Seattle Times
With the opening of the Link light-rail extension to the University of Washington, many bus routes will be changed, in part, to shuttle riders back and forth to the station.

Fremont Universe
A group of filmmakers, including Director of Photography & Fremont denizen Dan McComb, have set out to change that with "We Make Seattle," a community funded short film highlighting why Seattle is the ideal home for creative workers and entrepreneurs.

Seattle Weekly
"We're going to have five taps," he said. "What beer do you think we should put on?" Well, well, well, I thought.This deserves some clear planning

Oregonlive.com
Currently, the chefs own and run three Seattle restaurants: Joule in the Wallingford neighborhood, Revel in the city's Fremont area and Trove in bustling Capitol Hill. 
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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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