May 27, 2016
Hello

Greetings from California, and happy Memorial Day Weekend! I hope you're able to do something extra special and relaxing during you long weekend. If you're in town be sure to catch the one night gala event Panel Jumper, Chapter 2 tonight. This is a comic book themed cabaret event. The Panel Jumper is a quirky documentary-style program that unearths the seldom-celebrated, always colorful tales of comic book culture. Show up in your favorite comic book costume to get $1 off drinks. Tickets are only $10. Poor Mans Whiskey and Pole Cat will be playing tonight at Nectar, and Dain Norman will be at Stone Way Cafe. 

This Saturday is the final day to participate in Tai Chi at Transformational Oncology Center, LLC with Dr. Fred Russo. Learn Tai Chi, acupressure, breathing exercises, how to release stress, immune system strengthening, and how to clear negative energy. Balance your mind, body, and spirit before transitioning into the month of June. This is definitely an experiential learning opportunity you don't want to pass up. Be sure to bring a friend!

On Wednesday, Nectar Lounge will be hosting a Benefit for Norman Baker. Seattle-based musician Norman Baker recently lost a significant amount of his musical gear as a result of a car break-in. Come out to show your support for Norman and the Seattle music scene! There will be a donation jar for gear replacement and 80% of the cover will go to his cause. What a great way to give back to the community while enjoying a night out at the same time. Be sure to get your tickets. 

Talk to you in June, and as always...

Have a great weekend!

Lydia Minehan-Tubic
Marketing & Communications
calendar@fremont.com
Fremont Chamber
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Keep 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!

  • June -Registration for Chamber Wiffle Ball Tournament opens
  • June 15 - Picnic in the Park, 12p at Gasworks Park Register Today! Come celebrate Fremont's Working Waterfront with speakers from the Port of Seattle, the City and State.  
  • July 20 - Network with the tech companies in Fremont's "Silicon Canal"
  • August 17 - Ducks in a new location, Fremont Arts Council Powerhouse, Ride Em'!
  • August 27- Chamber Wiffle Ball Tournament at B.F. Day School
  • September 21 - Benefits Breakfast 
  • October 19 - Speed Networking 
  • Health & Wellness Meet Up
  • November - Shameless Self-Promotion
  • December - Holiday Party
Want to host, cater, or speak at an event? Contact Trisha at programs@fremont.com

Reoccurring Community Events
  • 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)
  • Fremont Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting -*8:30a, Last Wednesday of the month,  Fremont Chamber office (309 N 36th St Above LTD) Come share your thoughts and concerns with us. *Start time 8a historically, now moving to 8:30a
  • Fremont Neighborhood Council Meeting - 4th Monday of each month (except December) 7p, Doric Temple #92 (619 N. 36th St)
Upcoming Chamber Partnership Events
  • June 3- Seattle Metro Chamber | Chamber 101, 12p, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, Microsoft Event Center (1301 5th Ave) Register
  • June 8- Seattle Metro Chamber | Tradeshow, 3p, Washington State Convention Center: Exhibit Hall 4B (800 Convention Place) Register
  • June 14- Seattle Metro Chamber | IN-NW Digital Innovation Series: The Dynamics of Digital Direct Mail, 12p, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, Microsoft Event Center (1301 5th Ave) Register
  • June 15- GSBA | Business Lunchon, 11a, Renaissance (515 Madison St) Register
  • June 20- GSBA | Public Policy Task Force, 5:30p, 400 E Pine St, Ste 322, Register
  • June 21- Seattle Metro Chamber | Business Issues Forum, 8a, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, Microsoft Event Center (1301 5th Ave) Register
  • June 22- Seattle Metro Chamber | Young Professionals Network at Amazon, 6p, Amazon Tower (2021 7th Ave) Register
  • June 29- Seattle Metro Chamber | Women in Business & Leadership Initiative Summer Symposium 2016, Motif Seattle (1415 Fifth Ave) Register
  • July 11- Seattle Metro Chamber | Virginia Mason - Seattle Metro Chamber Golf Classic 2016, 9a, The Plateau Club (25625 E Plateau Drive) Register
  • July 13- GSBA | Prime Time Candidate Reception, 5:30p, Precept Brands LLC (1910 Fairview Ave E) Register
  • July 19- GSBA | Young Professionals with Pride, 5:30p, Hilliard's Beer | Brewery & Taproom (1550 NW 49th St) Register
  • July 19- Seattle Metro Chamber | Business Issues Forum: July 2016, 8a, Microsoft Events Center (1301 5th Ave, Suite 1500) Register
  • July 21- Seattle Metro Chamber | In-State Study Mission 2016, 9a, Chelan & Okanogan Counties, Register
  • July 28- GSBA | Women on Top, 5:30p, Ray's Boathouse (6049 Seaview Ave NW) Register
+ Look for socials, Women's socials, Tech events and more through the whole year!!!
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This 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, May 27 - Today
Lunchtime Workout Butts-N-Gutts
May 20 & 27, 12p, Fremont Health Club (920 N 34th St) Take time from the work grind to get a workout and get those positive energy juices flowing $10 for non-members email kris@fremonthc.com to reserve your spot
 
7p, Stone Way Cafe (3510 Stone Way N) singer/songwriter out of Tacoma, WA, focusing on original soul powered rock n' roll. 

7p, Nalanda West (3902 Woodland Park Ave N), These essential talks will be offered monthly as a springboard for contemplating these timeless topics of Buddhist practice. Each speaker is a teacher in their own right as long time students of Buddhism and Harada Roshi. tickets
May 27-28 & June 3, 8p & 10p Atlas Theater (3509 Fremont Ave N)
 
Salsa Con Todo: Friday Classes
Salsa Con Todos, May 27& June 3 (211 N 36th St) 8p Salsa Drop in, 10p Social Dance

The Panel Jumper
8p, West of Lenin (203 N 36th St) Join us for the second chapter of our celebration of the magic of sequential storytellingcomic books! tickets

8p, Nectar Lounge (412 N 36th St)  Poor Man's Whiskey has evolved into a ragged, spontaneous beast pulling from equally deep wells of story-telling originals, expertly crafted covers and zany on-stage shenanigans. 
SATURDAY, May 28
Fremont Spring Clean Up
9:30a, Patrick Place Apartments (4251 Aurora ave N) keep fremont fabulous! Refreshments and prizes!

10a, Anytime Fitness (
837 N 34th St Suite 220) You don't need to be an Anytime Fitness member to participate, all are welcome!

10a, Transformational Oncology Center, LLC (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.

Fremont Branch Library: 'Malcolm X' Screening
1p, Fremont Branch Library (731 N 35th St) Enjoy this free screening of 'Malcolm X', the biographical epic of the controversial and influential Black Nationalist leader, from his early life and career as a small-time gangster, to his ministry as a member of the Nation of Islam, directed by Spike Lee and starring Denzel Washington, Angela Bassett and Delroy Lindo.

Bluegrass Jam with Rob Bulkley
3:30p, Dusty Strings (3406 Fremont Ave N) Bring your favorite songs. Rob will happily call out the chords! He'll pace this bluegrass jam according to the abilities and wishes of the participants.

6p, The Barrel Thief (3417 Evanston Ave. N. #102) Tickets will go on sale around May 7th; reserve one in advance by writing to Christopher.

7p, Stone Way Cafe (3510 Stone Way N) Ellen Reed's work has been marked by gorgeous vocals and a love of storytelling 

Jai Ho! Bollywood Party with DJ Lemon (India)
8p, Nectar Lounge (412 N 36th St) 21+ Tickets
SUNDAY, May 29
10a, Nalanda West (3902 Woodland Park N) Walking meditation every half hour or so. Feel free to drop in or depart any time.

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)

4p, Stone Way Cafe (3510 Stone Way N) The Northern Light is a musical project by Seattle area guitarist and singer-songwriter David Pollon with songs that focus on themes of despair and redemption. 

Tango Walking Class
7p, Salsa Con Todos (211 N 36th St) 
MONDAY, May 30 - Memorial Day
Lunchtime Workout Ab Lab
12p, Fremont Health Club (920 N 34th St #200) $10 for non-members

7p, Stone Way Cafe (3510 Stone Way N) We are an indie folk group who are living for 3 things: Jesus, music, and adventure.

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, May 31
Lunchtime Workout HIIT Class
12p, Fremont Health Club (920 N 34th St #200) $10 for non-members

1p, Fremont Library (731 N 35th St) Registration is required call 206.684.4084

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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!
Fuggin Elephant
6p, Stone Way Cafe (3510 Stone Way N) Devin's format allows him to constantly challenge his musical skills and has virtually no confines on the possibilities of music composition and improvisation.
WEDNESDAY, June 1
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Fremont Chamber Biz2Biz Professional Networking Gathering
8:30a, Red Door Alehouse (3401 Evanston Ave)

book Family Story Time 
11a, Fremont Library (731 N 35th St) Bring your preschoolers and toddlers to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and fun with our children's librarian.

Lunchtime Workout Ab Lab
12p, Fremont Health Club (920 N 34th St #200) Drop-In Lunchtime Workout Ab Lab $10 for non-members

7p, The Barrel Thief (3417 Evanston Ave N #102) Our Wine Steward, Mike Wilson, will be presenting a selection of some of his favorite Washington wines at this fun tasting

7p, Stone Way Cafe (3510 Stone Way N) Expect a time of connection and some laughter and even inspiration at one of Steve's shows or events.
 
CSz Seattle Improv Jam 
8p, Atlas Theater (3509 Fremont Ave N) open to everyone! $9

Benefit for Norman Baker
8p, Nectar Lounge (412 N 36th St) Seattle-based musician Norman Baker recently lost a significant amount of his musical gear as a result of a car break-in. Come out to show your support for Norman and the Seattle music scene! There will be a donation jar for gear replacement and 80% of the cover will go to his cause. tickets

8:30p, Red Star Taco Bar (513 N 36th St) Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang, top Secret!, Real Genius
THURSDAY, June 2
Lunchtime Workout MixxedFit Express
12p, Fremont Health Club (920 N 34th St #200) $10 non-members email kris@fremonthc.com to reserve your spot

7p, Stone Way Cafe (3510 Stone Way Ave N) anything goes!

7p, Fremont Abbey (4272 Fremont Ave N) World renowned storytelling event & top arts podcast as heard on NPR! tickets

Chastity Belt
8p, Nectar Lounge (412 N 36th St)  rock band consisting of four friends - guitarists Julia Shapiro and Lydia Lund, bassist Annie Truscott, and drummer Gretchen Grimm. tickets
FRIDAY, June 3
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6p, Various Venues throughout Fremont, 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

Gondwana
8p, Nectar Lounge (412 N 36th St) founded in 1987, the first group of reggae of Chile and one of the first in South America. tickets
Have some Fremont Events? Send to Lydia by Wednesdays at 5 to be included the BLAST
Community Corner:
Seattle's 2016 labor laws

Did you know changes to Seattle labor laws went into effect 

April 2016? For any employer in Seattle, not knowing these laws could lead to a lot of trouble--the expensive kind. You can read about these changes here to help you avoid legal issues. 

 

Still, sometimes just knowing the law isn't enough and you might have more questions. So, we decided to go a step further and host a free educational labor law standards workshop with our partner, Wendy Gillihan of the City of Seattle's Labor Standards Advisory Commission. This is a rare opportunity to get access to this level of expertise (especially for free!) and attending is as simple as your RSVP to join us Tuesday, May 24th, from 8:30-10:30am at Fred Wildlife Refuge located on Capitol Hill at 128 Boylston Ave East. 

Resilient Fremont:
Emergency Preparedness
From: 

From: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

  

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

What is Air and Marine Border Operations?

 

 

For more information on this from U.S. Department of Homeland Security...

 

For more information contact: John Nordstrand


From the SBA:
SBA Launches 3rd Annual Growth Accelerator Fund Competition to Award $3.95 Million for Small Business Startups

For the third year, the U.S. Small Business Administration is launching an Accelerator Growth Fund competition for accelerators and other entrepreneurial ecosystem models to compete for monetary prizes of $50,000 each, totaling $3.95 million.  The SBA is looking to support the development of accelerators and their support of startups in parts of the country where there are fewer conventional sources of access to capital. Applicants include support organizations whose sole purpose is to help start-ups grow, be-come commercially viable and have a real and sustained economic impact.
Application deadline is June 3.

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Trisha Rarey
 Programs & Events

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Administrator & Membership
Picture of the Week 

Someone's getting ready for the Solstice Parade! Thanks for the festive photo Dennis Valente
Traffic Advisory 


Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement construction closures

Visit our website for a complete list of closures affecting your area or the "What's Happening Now" page, dedicated to providing current regional updates as we have them confirmed. Closure information changes frequently, so remember to check for updates throughout the week.

Save the Date
June

Thursday, June 9, 8p, Fremont Abbey (4272 Fremont Ave N) singer-songwriter project headed by songwriter and vocalist Katie Jacobson 

Sunday, June 12, 7p, Barrel Thief (3417 Evanston Ave. N. #102) What happens when you take a classical Flamenco guitarist from Italy and add a former logger vocalist and powerhouse blues singer from Chicago's Eastside?

Tuesday, June 14, 8p, Fremont Abbey (4272 Fremont Ave N) An upbeat alt-country musing on what it means to be a good person in our confusing world.

Parade Float Move
Friday, June 17, 9p, Fremont Power House (3940 Fremont Ave N)

Saturday June 18, Center of the Universe. Become a Sponsor 

Friday-Sunday, June 17 - 19, all through Fremont. Join the festivities that surround the parade

Sunday, Jun 26, 9a, Sheraton (1400 6th Ave)  You'll gain practical strategies and revealing insights that will enhance your impact on students. Register by May 20

Tour Stone 34

 

Wednesday, June 29, 1p, Stone 34 ( N 34th St & Stone Way) See the systems that make the building tick so efficiently and hear about design, construction and operational decisions that make Stone 34 one of Seattle's most sustainable buildings!

July

July 11-16, 9a, In this week-long class you will build your own Shearwater 14, 16, 17, Sport or Sectional Sport kayak from a Chesapeake Light Craft kit.

Monday, July 25, Adobe (801 N 34th St) schedule an appointment
Fremont News

On Saturday, May 28th, meet with friends and neighbors at Patrick Place Apartments for a community clean-up, starting at 9:30a.

Seattle's hostels allow travelers not only to visit on a budget, but also to stay in some of the best locations in the city-right across from Pike Place, in the fun Fremont neighborhood, or close to the University of Washington.

This afternoon, about a dozen protesters stormed into City Council chambers and then the Mayor's office. Their demand? Don't sweep the Jungle, a stretch of unpermitted homeless encampments along the I-5.

The public can comment on the proposal through June 2 by emailing Nick Welch at nicolas.welch@seattle.gov, or by mail at City of Seattle, OPCD, Attn: Nick Welch, PO Box 34019, Seattle WA 98124-4019.

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE FREMONT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

 

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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