March 25, 2016
 
 
Hello  - 

You made it to Friday! Treat yourself tonight by heading over to Fremont Studios for the Scotch and Beer Fest. If you can't make it tonight or if you do make it and have so much fun you're ready for round two this event is happening Saturday as well. Tonight for Moisture Festival Hales Palladium will be hosting two showings of Comedy/Varieté, a 7:30p and a late night show at 10:30p. 

Tomorrow is a very important day for us Washingtonians because it's our Presidential Caucus Day. Please be sure to make it out to your caucus location and use your voice to help pick our next presidential candidate. Your voice does matter and every vote counts; do your part to create the change you wish to see in the world!

Chamber related events this week include our monthly meeting which will take place Wednesday at 8a in our newish office space above LTD Bar & Grill. Be sure to stop by to share your thoughts. Then on Thursday we are holding a Neighborhood Expo Social at The Ballroom. If you are register for a spot in the Expo this event is an opportunity for you to network before April 6, and it's totally free. 

Have a great weekend! 

Lydia Minehan-Tubic
Fremont Chamber of Commerce
Marketing and Membership




 


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Here's what's happening:
March 31 -
Pre-Funk Neighborhood Expo Social - Network before you table! 5p, The Ballroom (456 N 36th St) 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) 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:
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

March 26 | Presidential Caucus Day in Washington!


Find out where your caucus meeting will be held -

Register and find your location here: https://www.demcaucus.com/register 
Vote 


(You can ACTUALLY register to vote the day of March 26th.) 


 

Do your duty!

Resilient Fremont  Emergency Triangle
Emergency Preparedness

 
From:  Washington Emergency Management Division
State of Washington
Emergency Management
 
Evacuating Yourself and Your Family
Prepare now in the event of an evacuation. 
 
 
For more Fremont EmPrep information contact: John Nordstrand 
From the SBA: 

The tax deadline this year is April 18th
Since Friday, April 15th is Emancipation Day (a legal holiday), 2015 tax returns are due no later than Monday, April 18th. The SBA wanted to offer up nine of the most commonly seen errors on tax returns that you can avoid just by keeping a keen eye on the information as you enter it into your tax forms: 

          
  1. Wrong or missing social security numbers
          2. Wrong or misspelled names
          3. Filing status errors
          4. Math mistakes
          5. Errors in figuring tax credits or deductions
          6. Incorrect bank account numbers
          7. Forms not signed
          8. Electronic filing PIN errors
          9. Health care reporting errors 

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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, March 25 - Today
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.

Good Friday Liturgy
7p, COTA (4272 Fremont Ave N) Join the members of the Church of the Apostles for Good Friday Liturgy  

Sammy J
8p, Nectar Lounge (412 N 36th St) $20 21+ tickets
 
Moisture Festival 2016 - Varietè
All through the week! Daily show times, Hales Palladium (4301 Leary Way NW) $26 (GA adult) $16 senior/$11 youth 12 & under tickets

Eulogy, A performance by Kevin Kent
March 25, 26, 28, 31, April 1,8p, West of Lenin (203 N 36th St) $20 tickets

Mar 25-26, & April 1, 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
SATURDAY, March 26
Washington State Presidential Caucus
9:30a, Woodland Park Zoo (5500 Phinney Ave N) Tickets

Orval Day
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.

Literacy Source Open House
1p, Literacy Source (3200 NE 125th Street) After calling Fremont home for nearly 15 years, we are thrilled to be moving to Lake City the week of April 4th. Free event Donate

5p COTA (4272 Fremont Ave N) This year's RISE will celebrate the beauty and magic of the forest, and it's abundance of new life which often springs from trees cut down.

Kizomba Workshop Basics & Beyond!
6p, Salsa Con Todos (211 N 36th St) Provide you with laser solid foundation for your Kizomba, give you a few flares to add to any dance level, and enrich the dance though styling, creativity and musicality. $34 per person Register

7:30p, Stone Way Cafe (3510 Stone Way Ave N) Hannah Duffy is an up and coming singer-songwriter with a sound reminiscent of Nashville. 
SUNDAY, March 27
Easter Sunday

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  Easter Sunday Service (717 N 36th St)

U District Racial Equity Project Workshop
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

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


Sameer Ranade for 43rd Ld State Rep Campaign Kickoff
6:15p, Eastlake Bar and Grill, top floor (2947 Eastlake Ave E) $5 suggested donation. RSVP to ranadeevents@gmail.com
7p, West of Lenin (203 N 36th St) Tickets

7p, Doric Lodge #92 (619 N 36th St) The Fremont Neighborhood Council advocates on behalf of the residents of Fremont.

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 29
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Tech Help
1p, Fremont Branch Library ( 731 N 35th St) Come to the Library for up to 45 minutes of free, one-on-one help with technology and library services. call 206.684.4084 to Register

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! 

Stacey Unck
6p, Stone Way Cafe (3510 Stone Way Ave N)

Cooking Class: Chicken Fundamentals 
6:30p, Book Larder (4252 Fremont Ave N) $65 Register
WEDNESDAY, March 30
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Fremont Chamber Board Meeting
8a, Chamber Office (309 N 36th St) Come hear about the concerns and issues facing the Fremont business district, and add your voice. 

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

Introduction to Buddhism
7p, Nalanda West (3902 Woodland Park Ave N) The series is the prerequisite for the Hinayana and Mahayana curricula. for more info contact Stuart Horn or Nadine Selden

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) Raising Arizona, Hudsucker Proxy, The Big Lebowski 

Birds of Chicago
10:30p, Fremont Abbey (4272 Fremont Ave N) tickets
THURSDAY, March 31
Expo Social
5p, Ballroom (456 N 36th St) Free to attend if you have a table at the Expo. Vendor spaces still available for only $75. More info coming soon!
7p, Stone Way Cafe (3510 Stone Way Ave N) anything goes!
 FRIDAY, April 1
6p, Around Fremont Venues Fremont First Friday Art Walk brings together a number of our neighborhood's arts-supporting shops, galleries, and restaurants each month for 3 hours of celebrating creativity in it's many forms.

The Mother Hips
8p, Nectar Lounge (412 N 36th St) 21+ $20 tickets
 







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


April
The Ship Canal Tunnel is expected to be dug under Fremont Place North, and the project team is taking soil samples to inform the design. They may drill up to 170 ft deep, taking core samples for 4-5 days from 9a-4p. The rig will be positioned in the westbound, curb lane of Fremont Pl N, just east of the intersection with Evanston Ave N & N 36th st. Fremont Pl N will still have two-way traffic, and the turn lane will be maintained onto Evanston. Team will stop work during commute hours 

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
On Monday, March 28th, from 7p - 8:30p, the Fremont Neighborhood Council (FNC) will hold its monthly meeting, at Doric Lodge #92, with presentations by two important City representatives, and updates on area issues.

Fremont Tribune
Amid chants of "Man In Tree," the 25-hour saga that transfixed Seattle and the Internet ended as the eponymous man climbed down from his perch in an 80-foot-tall sequoia overlooking a busy Seattle shopping district. But the mystery remains - who was the man?

KATU
The book features regional landmarks like Pike Place Market, the Fremont Troll, and native flora and fauna that you can color in any way you would like!

The Stranger
Sound Transit's light rail trains offer two dedicated spaces for bikes. Look for bicycle icons on the outside of the train as it pulls up.

Last Wednesday, March 16th, theFremont Chamber of Commerce (FCC)hosted an informational meeting on steps businesses could take towards greener practices, without spending their green. 
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

Thank you for supporting the Fremont Chamber
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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