Hello Fremont -
I have to say that Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. Although I have given up on the candy I love the costumes, kids and just everyone getting out the creative spirit to dress up and have fun. I mean how can you not have fun when you are dressed up!! I hope you have fun plans for this evening and don't just stay home.
My Pick of the week... not possible, too much happening just tonight to even attempt to pick one event. So, Fremonsters, put on those costumes and get out there to celebrate the fall and the creative, quirky neighborhood, in which we live, work or just party!! Costumes contests through the 'hood all night, I enjoy a tasty beverage as you watch kids trick-or-treat from 3p - 6p - what better reason is there to leave work a little early!
In the News, as you might expect lots of articles about what to do for Halloween - as if you needed ideas!! Also our local blogs talk about tomorrow's clean of Fremont - hope you can join. And Congrats to Fremont Brewing for taking away 2 Medals from the American Beer Festival!!
 Have a great weekend & Happy Halloween!! Jessica Vets Fremont Chamber of Commerce Executive Director
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A HUGE Thanks goes out to the Fremocentrist for creating, growing and organizing Trick-or-Treat in Fremont!!
Here are just a few snaps from Kirby's article about Trick-or-Treat in year's past and what to expect in 2014 -- over 100 businesses in Fremont!! Including Google, Brooks Sports and way, way way too many more to mention.
If you are sans kids, I recommend finding a favorite watering hole and watching as the businesses hand out candy to kids as you enjoy a tasty beverage!!
Have a photo you love of Fremont, send it to [email protected] to get your snap featured in the Blast. |
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Extended Period for Comments to
SDOT's Westlake Cycle Track Open House
SDOT has extended the comment period to Oct. 31, and you can provide your comments through this link provided by SDOT:
surveymonkey.com/s/wctcommentform
Please take a few minutes to provide your comments now.
Solid Ground Holiday Giving Program Every day Solid Ground works with extremely low-income families, experiencing homelessness or on the verge of homelessness in our community This year we are asking for help so you can experience "giving and receiving" this holiday season. Solid Ground in partnership with community businesses has put together a holiday gift basket that will make this holiday season a little better for those in crisis.
These holiday gift baskets include:
- 1 Kitchen Item (pot, pan, bowls, utensils, towels, etc.)
- 1 Blanket or 1 Sheet set
- 1 Children's book
- 1 Children's toy (for each child in household ~$10)
- Gift card ($50-$75)for food (preferred locations include Fred Meyer, Wal-Mart, Target, Safeway, Big Lots, Grocery Outlet)
This year we hope to deliver holiday gift baskets to 175 families. A donation of $125 will allow us to build one holiday gift basket and make one family happier this coming season.
In comment area add "Holiday Giving Program"
Winter Coat Drive
The Sweet Spot's 2nd Annual Winter Coat Drive to benefit the Seattle branch of the International Rescue  Committee (www.rescue.org), a wonderful non-profit which provides emergency relief, lifesaving care and aids in resettlement of refuges forced to flee their homes and countries due to war or disaster; runs through Saturday, November 22nd.
Stone Soup Theater's Indiegogo
Campaign goes until November 23, don't wait to help local theater.
Help raise money for a community theater that supports youth engagement and brings drama to our neighborhood.
Fremont Emergency
Preparedness
Citizen Corps: Shelter
Choosing to take shelter is necessary in many emergencies.
To effectively shelter, you must first consider the hazard and then choose a place in your home or other building that is safe for that hazard. The safest locations to seek shelter vary by hazard. Be Informed about the sheltering suggestions for each hazard.
For more on sheltering...
For more information contact:
John Nordstrand
Emergency Preparedness in Fremont
[email protected]
History House of Greater Seattle
790 N 34th St. | 206 675-8875
[email protected]
Remember disasters can be small or large and can happen at any time: BE PREPARED
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Volunteers Needed
Fremont Clean Up
Sat., November 1, 10a, meet at the Troll
A clean of the neighborhood put on in partnership: Fremont Chamber of Commerce, Fremont Neighborhood Council and City of Seattle provides the tools and bags, you help with the pick up! With Starbucks coffee and Pie's minis to warm all volunteers!
Come out and help clean your 'hood!
Please Sign up to volunteer online
Breakfast of Shameless Self-Promotion
Wednesday, November 19, 8a - 9:30a
Fremont Foundry Events with breakfast from Roxy's Diner The Fremont Chamber invites you to come showcase your business and be SHAMELESS about it! $15 members, $20 non-members Please Register Online
Fremont Chamber Holiday Party & Awards Celebration Wednesday, December 3, 5pm - 7pm Fremont Studios with munchies from PCC Natural Market With the 2014 Awards, celebrating the heroic accomplishments of a few, who through the year went over and above to make Fremont Awesome!! Please Register Online
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RESULTS FROM LAST WEEK'S POLL:
Well as stated above most voted that dressing up is fun, but the majority just don't have time. And you might have noticed that I forgot to post results from the week before -- question, how do you get involved, if at all, with Fremont's groups -- most said that they are active with the Fremont Chamber through their business.
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Hello Fremont Businesses Leaders -
I want to know what your biggest challenge is going into the Holiday season, fall and the 4th quarter? The Fremont Chamber strives to help businesses in Fremont grow and prosper, but we need your help. Think about getting involved on a committee or give me feedback on how we can better serve you.
- Jessica
 LAST DAY FOR SIGN UP GET ON THE MAP 2015 Fremont Chamber of Commerce Walking Guide Sign up for your listing!!
Application Season - deadline Oct 31 Fremont Chamber Members $160 Non-Chamber Members $195 Bundle your membership and Walking Guide with a Solar System Membership!! Ask Jessica Online Application is HERE! Questions! Ask John: [email protected] Fremont Chamber member discounted pricing -- make sure your membership is in good standing.
From the SBA:  The SBA Seattle District Office is hosting "Boots to Business: Reboot" - a free entrepreneurship training program for veterans and their spouses - in Edmonds Nov. 4 and 5. The training is being offered in conjunction with SBA's National Veterans Small Business Week Nov. 3-7. The Reboot training will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days at the Edmonds Plaza Room. Seating for the free training is limited. Those interested canregister on the events page of www.sba.gov/wa.
Health and Wellness Practitioner event:
Seattle - How to Fill and Sustain a Thriving Practice
November 4, Washington Women's Business Center
This course is specially designed for complementary and alternative health practitioners! You will learn to: attract more clients, make more money, generate repeat business, & improve client satisfaction.
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Fremocentrist.com 
465 N 36th St # B
206.632.3170
fremocentrist.com
Online neighborhood news Website that provides commentary on the history, events, people, organizations and businesses that make Fremont the Center of the Universe.
Organizer of Trick-or-Treat Fremont
Grand Master and now organizer of Lenin Lighting and new this year Fremont Festivus Celebration
Your Local, online news source for all things Fremont |
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FREMONT COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Fremont Bridge Painting Project
The Fremont Bridge Painting project has begun. Check the blog for updates on lane and bridge closure schedule.
Traffic Alert: Walkway and adjacent traffic lane on the east side of the Fremont Bridge closed for several weeks.
Traffic Alert: 15th Ave W, south of Ballard Bridge - long-term closure of the overpass. See Project Page Seattle.gov
Traffic Alert: Continued closure of Stone Way N between N 34th & N 35th streets for daytime excavation work. Closure will be 24 hours a day, until at least Nov 3.
FRIDAY, October 31 - TODAY Halloween
Pumpkin Bash
9:30a, Woodland Park Zoo
A family friendly event for the animals.
Trick-or-Treat Fremont
3p - 5p, Over 80 Businesses through Fremont
Participating businesses hand out candy to costumed children acompanied by an adult. free for the kids!!
Schilling Cider Costume Party!
All day, Schilling Cider Tasting Room
$1 off tastes of Schilling and Green Goblin Ciders for anyone in costume, 21+ with treats for the kids.
Trollaween & Haunt of Fremont
7p, Meet at the Troll for a fun theatrcal event.
8p walk through Fremont enjoying theatrical performance -- brought to you by the Fremont Arts Council.
TRAFFIC ALERT: N 36th St will be closed in the westward direction around 8pm for the Haunt of Fremont Parade.
Fremont Freaky Halloween
8p, Participating Bars through Fremont
Dress your best and come out to Fremont for a fun, Halloween Costume Contest -- participating bars will each have a contest through the evening -- then the winner from each bar will be entered into a ALL FREMONT Costume Contest for a grand prize and bragging rights to being best-in-costume at the Center of the Universe.
Halloween Mayhem
8p, Barrel Thief (3417 Evanston Ave N)
two DJs, late-night dancing, Underworld Punch, a black light room, and our famous Fashion Runway Costume Contest with prizes. $5
I Never Betrayed the Revolution
8p, West of Lenin (203 N 36th St)
Running from Oct 31 - Nov 23, various dates
AJ Epstein presents: The World Premiere of Christopher Danowski's farcical piece of Worker versus State.
$20, $15 Student Brown Paper Tickets
Bonza Bash Halloween 2014
8:30p, Fremont Studios
(155 N 35th St)
A Masquerade Ball and costume party, dress to impress and come out to party! With over $10,000 in prizes, with 5 categories.
Jeff Austin Band
8p, Nectar Lounge (412 N 36th St) $25, 21+
Fremont Arts Council Troll-a-Go-Go Fundraiser
9p, Doric Lodge (619 N 36th St)
live music dancing, libations, and a costume contest with many categories. Donations and membership sign up, all proceeds go to the Fremont Arts Council.
Backdoor Halloween Party
9p - 2a, Backdoor (462 N 36th St)
The Shining planning all night with music, dancing & more!
The Zombie's Prom
9:30p, High Dive (513 N36th St) $8, 21+
80's Invasion, Costume Party
Halloween Dance Party
10p, Salsa con Todo (750 N 34th St)
Pumpkin Pie! Cider! Scary Movies, Live Music by Vassili and Arturo! Social Dancing till you drop...dead! $10 at the door
SATURDAY, November 1
Fremont Clean Up 
10a, Meet at the Fremont Troll
Join the Fremont Chamber, Fremont Neighborhood Council and City of Seattle to help clean the Center of the Universe & get us ready for colder weather. Thanks to Starbucks for providing coffee and Pie for mini pies for volunteers!
Please Sign up online
Mini Health Fair
noon, Fremont Health Club (3601 Fremont Ave N)
All are welcome, see and tour the gym, taste supplements, and much more. AND get 1/2 off membership enrollment for 1-hour only at 1p - 2p, Nov 1.
Fundraiser for Fremont Radio
6p, Conduit Coffee (2501 Westlake Ave N)
Fulcrum Community Communications is setting up a low-power FM radio station for Ballard, Fremont & Green Lake. Music, munchies and more!! Entry $5-10 at the door
Jai Ho! Bollywood Thriller! 9p, Nectar Lounge (412 N 36th St) $10, 21+
SUNDAY, November 2
Croissant Workshop 9a, Book Larder (4252 Fremont Ave N) In this in-depth hands-on workshop, pastry chef and owner of Coyle's Bakeshop, Rachael Coyle will teach you how to make delicious croissants from start to finish. $100.00
Fremont Sunday Market 10a - 5p, N 34th & Evanston Ave N 
Fremont Church Services 10:30a, Fremont Baptist (717 N 36th)
6p, Hallows Church (717 N 36th St)
SNAP: Store Emergency Drinking Water
1:30p, Fremont Library (731 N 35th St)
Satisfy your thirst on how to secure and maintain potable water. We'll demystify the pros and cons of all the ways people store emergency drinking water to help you make smart choices for yourself.
Tango Dance
8p, Barrel Thief (3417 Evanston Ave N), free, $5 to dance
MONDAY, November 3
Lake Union District Council Meeting 5p, History House (790 N 34th St) Guests: City Councilmember Sally Bagshaw and Dept. of Neighborhoods to present on the Matching Fund Traffic Alert: Close the city sidewalk during daytime hours in front of the Brooks building on Stone Way North and North 34th Street to install drainage systems, street should reopen.
Author Talk: Baking Chez Moi, Dorie Greenspan
6:30p, Book Larder (4252 Fremont Ave N)
With her groundbreaking bestseller Around My French Table, Dorie Greenspan changed the way we view French food. Now, in Baking Chez Moi, she explores the fascinating world of French desserts. $40 includes book
Mo' Monday Jams 9p, Nectar Lounge (412 N 36th St), free, 21+
TUESDAY, November 4
Fremont Rotary 5:30p, Hales Ales (4301 Leary Ave NW) Every Tuesday join the Fremont Fun Club for dinner and inspiration to help the community. Author Talk: The Vegetarian Flavor Bible: Karen Page 6:30p, Book Larder (4252 Fremont Ave N) Throughout time, people have chosen to adopt a vegetarian or vegan diet for a variety of reasons, from ethics to economy to personal and planetary well-being. Free Henhouse Prowlers 9p, Nectar Lounge (412 N 36th St) $8, 21+
WEDNESDAY, November 5
 Noon, Dusty Strings (3406 Fremont Ave N) Come out and sing, therapeutic and fun for all. Beginners to advanced welcome, donations go to Solid Ground.
6:30p, Book Larder (4252 Fremont Ave N) The Author Talk for Joy Wilson is Sold Out, but you can come a bit later for a Book Signing. $30, includes book followed by a free book signing at 7:45p
Love and Light
8p, Nectar Lounge (412 N 36th St) $10, 21+
THURSDAY, November 6
Southard Winery Tasting 6p, Barrel Thief (3417 Evanston Ave N) free Author Talk: Flavor Flours: Alice Medrich 6:30p, Book Larder (4252 Fremont Ave N) $35 includes book Wax Tailor 8p, Nectar Lounge (412 N 36th St) $5, 21+
FRIDAY, November 7
13th Annual Police Banquet  5:30p, Sheraton Seattle (400 6th Ave) A celebration of Service, Pride and Dedication. $125 per seat  Fremont First Friday Art Walk  Friday, November 7 6p - 9p Rain or shine Through Fremont 
Galen Erickson 6:30p, Hub and Bespoke (513 N 36th St) Live Music during art walk.
Tiborfest 7p, Nectar Lounge (412 N 36th St) $12, 21+
The Little Prince 7:30p, Fremont Abbey (4272 Fremont Ave N) Contemporary dance, music & projections Brown Paper Tickets $15
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November
Nuit El�gance
Sunday, November 9, 7p
(tango party starts at 10p)
The Barrel Thief 3417 Evanston Ave N)
A Benefit For F-Factor,a Seattle non-profit organization that uses fashion to empower foster children. Brown Paper Tickets $20
Fremont Chamber Finance Committee Monday, November 10, 2:30p FCC Office (3405 Troll Ave N)
Tuesday, November 11, 8p Fremont Abbey (4272 Fremont Ave N) A collaborative evening with music & more Brown Paper Tickets $8
Living Naturally Lecture Series: Do You Have a Food Allergy?
Thursday, November 12, 6p
Bastyr Center for Natural Health
(3670 Stone Way N.)
Food allergies can do more than give you mild indigestion or a rash. explore symptoms of and common food allergies, how to complete an elimination diet, and recipes that avoid common food allergens. free
Traffic Alert: November 14 - 17: Mercer St. fully closed between Dexter Ave. N. and 4th Ave. N. AND SR520 Floating Bridge Fully closed.
Sunday, November 16, 5p Seattle Design Center A fundraiser for Solid Ground, come out to enjoy excellent food and raise money to help support low-income families in King County.
Fremont Chamber Board Meeting Tuesday, November 18, 8am History House (790 N 34th St) Note the shift in date due to the Holiday
Wednesday, November 19, 8a Fremont Foundry Events (154 N 35th St) An event for you to shamelessly flaunt your business and network with other Fremont business leaders. $15 for members, $20 non-members, Please register online
Conversations About Death
Thursday, November 19, 6:30p
Bastyr Center for Natural Health
(3670 Stone Way N.)
The Bastyr University Center for Mind, Body, Spirit and Nature invites you to a series of frank yet light-hearted discussions about life and death. Free
Wallingford Chamber Annual Auction Saturday, November 22, 5:30p Swedish Cultural Center (1920 Dexter Ave) Free parking, live music and fun!! A fundrasier for the Wallingford Chamber of Commerce. $50 RSVP to: [email protected]
Fremont Neighborhood Council Meeting Monday, November 24, 7p Doric Lodge (619 N 36th st)
Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 27
Nov. 28 - Jan. 4, Woodland Park Zoo Tickets go on sale Nov. 3, an annual tradition this is the third year for the Zoo's WildLights event, and each year the lights grow and continue to impress. See light animals come alive and enjoy the beauty of the northern lights.
Shop Small Saturday  Saturday, November 29 Come out and support your neighborhood and the local shops that make Fremont great. The small business owners need your help and you can find great gifts and services to help you get everything on your Holiday list.
December
Wednesday, December 3, 5p Fremont Studios (155 N 35th St) A celebration of the year in Fremont, this event celebrate the people and projects that make Fremont Great. With Munchies from PCC Natural Market, Treats from Theo Chocolate and beverages from Fremont Mischief Distillery, Schilling Cider and Fremont Brewing. $25 members, $30 non-members
Fremont Festivus with  Lenin Lighting Friday, December 5, 5p meet at Lenin A Festivus for Fremont, a celebration of the quirkiness that is the Center of the Universe, come out to meet Santa and watch us light a communist leader like a Christmas tree, this irreverant celebration encourages you to find your inner Fremont Spirit! Holiday Craft Fair
Friday, December 5, 6p Fremont Health Club (3601 Fremont Ave N) A multi-artist event with art and craft for sale
Fremont First Friday Art Walk Friday, December 5, 6p - 9p Rain or shine, through Fremont This Holiday edition of the Art Walk is always fun and festive!
Hanukkah Tuesday, December 16 - 24
Christmas December 25
New Year's Eve Wednesday, December 31 Celebrations through Fremont
January 2015
New Year's Day Thursday, January 1
Please contact Jessica
if you have an event to add to the calendar. Submission deadlines are every Wednesday by 5pm.
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Neighbors Clean Up Fremont Together
Fremocentrist.com
On Saturday, November 1st, starting at 10a, members of the Fremont Neighborhood Council, the Fremont Chamber of Commerce, and the Fremont Arts Council hope to be joined by Fremonsters of every other shape, size and interest as we all participate in a community-wide clean-up.
FremontUniverse.com
The Fremont Chamber, Fremont Neighborhood Council and Fremont Arts Council invite everyone to join the annual Fremont Clean Up this Saturday November 1st at 10am. After a summer full of fun, our Sunny September, and Halloween festivities volunteers will help Fremont prepare for winter by pitching in and cleaning up the neighborhood. It's a terrific opportunity to give back and celebrate our community!
Welcome to Halloweentown
FremontUniverse.com
Or should we say Trolloweentown? Halloween festivities begin in Fremont this evening and we've got a complete round up of the great events...
Trick-or-Treat In Fremont, Plus...!
Fremocentrist.com
The Fremont community holds events year 'round, from festivals to Feast, parades, processions and parties, meetings and meet-ups, and gatherings galore. Few Fremont events, however, link to main stream, traditional holidays, with the exception of Halloween.
Watch out for trolls this Halloween weekend
Ballard News Tribune
We've heard that some are blaming recent traffic issues on a band of trolls visiting Seattle. It is true there are more collisions in Seattle during October than in any other month, but it is more likely due to changing weather and shortened days rather than mean-spirited trolls. The Seattle Department of Transportation advises people to keep safety in mind as they prepare for Halloween fun this weekend.
10 frighteningly fun things to do for Halloween
The Seattle Times
From a Pumpkin Bash at Woodland Park Zoo to a pig roast at Bastille to trick-or-treating at Crossroads, we can help you plan a frighteningly fun Halloween weekend, 2014...Zoo Pumpkin Bash.
Seattle lab/office project in North Lake Union gets a financial jolt
Puget Sound Business Journal
NorthEdge, a lab/office project near Tableau Software's Seattle headquarters in Fremont, has obtained a construction loan. On Monday, Holliday Fenoglio Fowler announced that it arranged the $56.4 million loan for NorthEdge. Seattle-based Touchstone Corp. and AIG Global Investment Group are developing the project by Gas Works Park on the north shore of Lake Union.
Washington brewers win nine Great American Beer Festival medals
Puget Sound Business Journal
Washington state brewers took home nine medals at the Great American Beer Festival held earlier this month in Denver... Fremont Brewing Co. in Seattle, for its Summer Ale in the International-Style Pale Ale category; ... Fremont Brewing for its Bourbon Barrel Aged Dark Star in the Wood- and Barrel-Aged Strong Stout category.
What $1,000/Month Can Rent You in Seattle Right Now
Curbed
Welcome back to Curbed Comparisons, where we scour Seattle's rental listings to see what your monthly budget will get you across the city. This week we look at rentals for $1,000/mo. You tell us which lease you'd sign... Finally we go up to Fremont where a 900 sq. ft. 1-BR is available at 4231 Fremont Ave. for $1,000/mo. Available for short-term rental or longer, it's located just a block from the burgeoning North Fremont scene. The unit features a large kitchen, dining area and also a extra room that can be used as a kitchen nook. Washer/dryer shared in the duplex.
September 2014 Seattle Condo Stats
Seattle PI
Each month we go back and take a look at condo market sales here in Seattle as reported by the MLS. We first take a look at the whole city of Seattle to get a general overview of our area's condo market and then we drill down by neighborhood using the MLS areas focusing on the areas that have the largest concentration of condos here in our city.
Dorie Greenspan cookbook draws wisdom from the home cooks of France
The Seattle Times
In her new book "Baking Chez Moi," Dorie Greenspan turns to the kitchens of French homes for lessons...Local events: Author talk and book signing with tasting at Book Larder: 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 3, $40, book included (4252 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle, 206-397-4271, booklarder.com).
Should City Council Member Nick Licata Run for a Citywide Council Seat Next Year?
SLOG
A little while back, PubliCola wrote about a new poll by EMC Research on the favorability ratings of various Seattle City Council members. Who paid for the poll? No one seems to know, and the rumors are flying. But the poll does give some guidelines on where the council members stand with voters right now-in the city and in their future districts.
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